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Moura Minor

21st

February, 2019

In this edition:

Year 6 Induction Ceremony

Sun Safety Dear Students, Parents/Caregivers and Friends, As this newsletter is being produced, our current Year 6 students are being inducted as the Seniors for 2019. Congratulations to all students but especially to the Leaders and Student Council members: School Captains – Harrison Corr and Benjamin Walker Vice Captains – Henry Ballentine and Saige Bellert Oxley House Captains – Cooper Berndsen and Tom Mactaggart Sturt House Captains – Makalah Hewitt and Harry Simmonds Flinders House Captains – Sam Gassman and Noah West Student Council President – Summer Krebs Secretary – Alice Theodore Treasurer – Heidi Swaffer-Selff Publicity Officer – Heidi Hutchinson Fundraising Officers – Madelyn Davidson and Jill Werth A huge thank you to Miss Reynolds, Miss Feddersen, Mrs Lang and Mrs Lucht for organising the induction

ceremony. We are all looking forward to working with our ‘seniors’ for 2019. Sporting activities have started with Mr Chantler having an enthusiastic group of cricketers preparing for the Gala Day at Moura SS on Friday 15 March. And then there is our school cross country on Wednesday 27 March. Some of the really keen 9-12 year old runners started some extra training with Mr Chantler before school last Thursday. This will happen every Thursday morning. See Mr Chantler for a permission note about this. Of course, physical activity continues to be monitored in relation to the excessive heat being experienced. Generally students have been very happy to restrict and modify lunch activities but of course there are those few who want to just keep running and running. Needless to say that our air-conditioners are getting a heavy workout! Last Friday we had Mr Thomas Wong, a medical student currently based at our local surgery, teach students about Sun Safety. Tom was a fantastic teacher with much knowledge about sun safety who could answer any question thrown at him by our students. A huge thank you to Tom for his presentations as they reinforced items in our school Sun Safe Policy about wearing hats and other appropriate clothing, and applying sun screen. Thank you, Tom! A big thank you to Michelle Lang for leading Parade for the last couple of weeks, and again next week as I head to the State Principals’ Conference in Brisbane. My turn again to do Parade in Week 6!

Gillespie Street, PO Box 182 Moura QLD, 4718. Telephone 4997 5222 Fax 4997 5200 Absence Line 4997 5260

Website http://www.mourass.eq.edu.au Email principal@mourass.eq.edu.au Office open 8:30am – 3:30pm Page 2

STATIONERY REQUIREMENTS

There are still some children who have not got all their stationery items yet which is making it difficult for them to focus on learning. Please follow up with getting the outstanding items to school as soon as possible.

ARRIVAL TIME AT SCHOOL

If children arrive before 8:30 am, they are to sit and wait quietly in the bus line area until the 8:30 am bell when they are free to play quiet games. This includes Prep students who come on buses or are not accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Prep students are not to be dropped at the Prep classrooms before 8:30 to be left in the care of other parents waiting there with their own children.

Students are not to stop at the Skate Park for a play before school. Safety is our first priority.

RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR PLAN FOR STUDENTS

School Wide Expectations Teaching Matrix: Attached to the newsletter today is the matrix of expected behaviours in various locations around the school. The behaviours are clustered under the 4B headings.

STUDENT ABSENCES – EVERY DAY COUNTS

Being at school every day counts, with one day absent each week quickly adding up to two months of missed lessons in a year. Research shows that students who have a good attendance record are more likely to achieve high results.

Unless your child is ill, it is expected that your child will be at school learning every day of the school year. More information on the importance of regular school attendance is available at http://education.qld.gov.au/everydaycounts/index.html

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Keep a green tree in your heart and a singing bird may come. – Chinese Proverb Yours in Education

Laurel

Year 6 Induction

Ceremony

Gillespie Street, PO Box 182 Moura QLD, 4718. Telephone 4997 5222 Fax 4997 5200 Absence Line 4997 5260

Website http://www.mourass.eq.edu.au Email principal@mourass.eq.edu.au Office open 8:30am – 3:30pm Page 3

17th February – 23rd February Hope-2W, Harley-2W, Ari-2W, Noah-1S

Staff – Miss Mosslar

Mar 6th Wed Senior Swimming Carnival

Mar 13th Wed P&C AGM at 6.30pm

in MSS Library

Mar 15th Fri Anti Bullying Day

Mar 15th Fri Cricket Gala Day at Moura

Mar 23rd Sat P&C’s Big Night Out

Mar 27th Wed Cross Country

Apr 4th Thu Dawson Valley Cross Country at Bauhinia

Apr 5th Fri Last Day Term 1

Apr 23rd Tue First Day Term 2

Apr 25th Thu Anzac Day Holiday

Apr 30th Tue RDSS Cross Country

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Prep F Brydee Prep/1 H Addison 1S Imogen 2W Kourtney 2/3U Imogen 3/4H Leila 4C Charlotte 5H Reagan 5/6F Montana 6R Lilly

Bauhinia Bus Service

Annual Meeting Thursday 28th February

at 2.00pm In the Chappy Room

(next to the Tuckshop) at Moura State School.

BEE AWARDS

At our school, we want children to

Be Learning

Be Responsible

Be Courteous

Be Safe

Bee Award recipients this week:

Layla-Prep F, Rubi-Prep/1H,

Kaleb-1S, Skylha-2W, Oscar-2/3U,

Jaeda-2/3U, Tazma-3/4H,

Lachlan-4C, Carter-4C,

Paige-4C, Brendan-5H, William-5/6F,

Henry-6R, Heidi H-6R

Gillespie Street, PO Box 182 Moura QLD, 4718. Telephone 4997 5222 Fax 4997 5200 Absence Line 4997 5260

Website http://www.mourass.eq.edu.au Email principal@mourass.eq.edu.au Office open 8:30am – 3:30pm Page 4

Students of the

Week

COMINGS AND GOINGS - 255

Sports News

Cross Country Training 8am on Thursday Mornings – Meet at the

hall (See Mr Chantler if you would like to

join in)

Cricket Gala Day Friday 15th March at Moura State School

for years 4 – 6

Rockhampton District Sport Trials

Squash

Boys & Girls 10–12 Years

Tuesday 26th February

Touch Football

Boys & Girls

Friday 1st March

Rugby League

Boys & Girls 10–12

Sunday 3rd March (Muster)

If you are interested in attending these

trials, please see Mr Chantler for further

information.

Kianga Bus Service

AGM Tuesday 12 March

At 2:15pm in the Chappy Room

(next to the Tuckshop) at Moura State School.

Tips During Extreme Heat

Conditions: ▪Drink water regularly ▪Keep out of the heat as much as possible ▪If you do have to go outside wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen ▪Regularly rest in the shade ▪Avoid strenuous activities ▪Plan you day to keep activity to a minimum during the hottest part of the day

Gillespie Street, PO Box 182 Moura QLD, 4718. Telephone 4997 5222 Fax 4997 5200 Absence Line 4997 5260

Website http://www.mourass.eq.edu.au Email principal@mourass.eq.edu.au Office open 8:30am – 3:30pm Page 5

Mr Tom Wong, medical student, presenting sun safety messages.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER

07 4997 5222

FAX NUMBER

07 4997 5200

STUDENT ABSENCE LINE

(Including Bus Travel Variations)

07 4997 5260 This number you can phone out of hours or

during school hours and leave a recorded

message if your child/children will be absent

from school, or if your child/children will not be

travelling on the school bus.

INFORMATION HOT LINE

07 4997 5288 This service can be phoned to check

information regarding happenings at the school.

For example, if we are expecting a group back

from camp, the expected arrival time will be

recorded on the messages. We will also record

meeting dates and times for the week. Please

ring and familiarise yourself with this service.

Picking up children early

from school…. Just a reminder the best times to pick

up your child/ren is when we have our

breaks and NOT during school time as

they are busy learning and sometimes it

makes it difficult when they are doing

other activities that are away from their

class rooms. Best times for pick-ups are

11am, 12pm, 1.30pm or 2pm.

Your assistance with this is greatly

appreciated.

Please remind your children, whether

they are walking, riding or scooting, to

come directly to school with no detours

via the Skate Park.

Gillespie Street, PO Box 182 Moura QLD, 4718. Telephone 4997 5222 Fax 4997 5200 Absence Line 4997 5260

Website http://www.mourass.eq.edu.au Email principal@mourass.eq.edu.au Office open 8:30am – 3:30pm Page 6

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P&C News

Tuckshop News Tuckshop is operating Monday, Thursday and Friday. Please order via Flexischools which can now be accessed via a new App. We still need regular volunteers to help prep orders from 8.30am until 11.30am. Please visit our Facebook page or email mouraprimarytuckshop@gmail.com to register your interest.

AGM Our AGM has been scheduled for Wednesday 13th March at 6.30pm in the Moura SS Library. Don’t forget to return the completed membership forms. This will be the only time this year that the P&C can accept memberships outside a meeting. If your form is not received by the AGM, your membership will not be recognised.

Moura’s Big Night Out Our major fundraiser ‘Moura’s Big Night Out’ is fast approaching. While tickets are selling fast, there are still some available. Please text with the number of tickets to 0438 594 346. You will receive a text back with confirmation and bank deposit details. This is a night that you don’t want to miss. Shane Webcke will be a guest speaker with Comedy Hypnotist Issac Lomman mesmerising the crowd. A 3 course meal will be provided and a bar will be operating.

Raffle Tickets for a raffle drawn on the night will be available at various times outside IGA. First prize is a Brisbane getaway with 2 QPAC tickets, a $500 prepaid visa card for accommodation and meals and a $150 Puma voucher to help get you there. 2nd prize is a Kamado Kooker valued at $499. 3rd prize is a cowhide duffle bag valued at $329 and 4th prize is a cowhide clutch valued at $149. If you think that you are able to sell tickets at your workplace or to your friends, please text 0438 594 346 to organise some tickets.

Gillespie Street, PO Box 182 Moura QLD, 4718. Telephone 4997 5222 Fax 4997 5200 Absence Line 4997 5260

Website http://www.mourass.eq.edu.au Email principal@mourass.eq.edu.au Office open 8:30am – 3:30pm Page 7

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