NewsLink - Deception Bay North State School · Deception Bay North State School ... For safety...
Transcript of NewsLink - Deception Bay North State School · Deception Bay North State School ... For safety...
![Page 1: NewsLink - Deception Bay North State School · Deception Bay North State School ... For safety reasons parents should not park on school property ... We made $17 from the sale of](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042807/5f77694c1a83e305105512e4/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Deception Bay North State School
Newslink
33 – 49 Old Bay Road Deception Bay Q 4508
PO Box 348 Deception Bay Q 4508
Phone Numbers
School Phone: 3897 2333 Fax: 3897 2300 Student Absence Phone: 3897 2360 Book & Uniform Phone: 3204 1639 ECDP Phone: 3897 2337 Tuckshop Phone: 3897 2347 Outside School Hours Care Phone: 3293 0166 C&K Kindy Phone: 3293 4662
Web www.decebaynss.eq.edu.au
Email [email protected]
Deception Bay North State School Parents & Citizens Association meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9.15a.m.
All parents are invited to attend.
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS 8.30am – 3.30pm 14th September, 2017.
5/6A celebrated an amazing day at Sea World on Tuesday. We sailed on the Sea World Rescue Vessel and learned about rescuing sea life, there was lots of laughter and squealing with patting the manta rays, and we enjoyed a range of shows including dolphins, sharks and the baby polar bear, Mishka. 5/6A would like to thank Mrs K for her support in winning the art competition, Sea World for making our day memorable, and DBNSS for supporting us to fundraise the return transport. We would also like to thank Mrs Hawkins, Mr Buckney, Mrs Crews and Mrs Brooks for joining us on our adventure. It was a wonderful learning opportunity and great day out!
5/6A SEAWORLD TRIP
![Page 2: NewsLink - Deception Bay North State School · Deception Bay North State School ... For safety reasons parents should not park on school property ... We made $17 from the sale of](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042807/5f77694c1a83e305105512e4/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Dear Parents and Carers
QAS4Schools Visit
Last week we were privileged to host a visit from triple Paralympic gold medallist Rick Pendleton.
Rick, who has competed in four Paralympic Games, representing Australia in the 100m
Breaststroke, was visiting the school as part of the Commonwealth Games initiative to promote
the Commonwealth Games and the benefits of physical activity. He spoke about his journey and
how he has benefited from healthy eating and lifestyle habits, from an early age.
Year 6 Transition to Secondary School - To help our students prepare for their journey into
Year 7 next year, they have been participating in a number of transition activities. Last week, a
group called Starfish, from Yourtown, who took the Year 6 students through a number of activities
to assist them coping emotionally. The presenter commented that our students presented
exceptionally well, with excellent behaviour and manners.
This week, on Wednesday, the Year 6 students have the opportunity to attend Deception Bay SHS
for an immersion day. There they will get to know the high school and learn the opportunities they
will have in Year 7 next year. We feel very excited to be working closely with our colleagues at
Deception Bay SHS for the benefit of our students.
Indigenous Parent Support Meeting - Tuesday 10 October - Next term, in week 2, we are
hosting an Indigenous Parent Support Meeting after school, from about 3.15-4.30. This is a great
opportunity to meet other families and discuss with the school your ideas about the cultural and
educational support that would benefit your children. Students are welcome to attend as well. We
will have a sausage sizzle and light refreshments.
Happy and safe holidays - I would like to thank the staff, students and parent community of
Deception Bay North SS for their welcoming support this term. I have very quickly come to learn
Deception Bay North SS is supported by a strong community of parents and teachers who work
hard for each other and most importantly work hard for the children of Deception Bay.
I am looking forward to continuing our work together in Term 4. Have a safe and happy holiday
and we will see you when school resumes on Tuesday, 3 October.
Kind Regards, Michael Hoey
Principal
Our School Rules
I am respectful
I am responsible
I am resilient
I am a learner
![Page 3: NewsLink - Deception Bay North State School · Deception Bay North State School ... For safety reasons parents should not park on school property ... We made $17 from the sale of](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042807/5f77694c1a83e305105512e4/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Term 3 has been an eventful term with lots of exciting learning taking place in every classroom, excursions to supplement the curriculum and lots of community involvement.
The term culminated with teachers going offline to plan learning experiences for all students in Term 4.
Regards,
Lorraine Poonan
Deputy Principal
Dates to Remember Mondays Junior & Senior Parades 9.00am
Conducted on alternate weeks
Monday and Thursday Breakfast Club
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Tuckshop Open – check the specials
Friday, 15th September LAST DAY OF TERM 3
Monday, 2nd October PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tuesday, 3rd October FIRST DAY OF TERM 4
Friday, 6th October Interschool Sport begins
Monday, 16th October Pupil Free Day
Woolworths Earn & Learn 2017
Thankyou parents and students for the wonderful
support in bringing in your Woolworths Earn and
Learn stickers. We look forward to receiving our
new equipment for the students to enjoy.
Parents are required to advise the school of student absences either by text message, telephone 3897 2360, email at [email protected] or in
person at the office
The bitumen area near the Admin Block is for staff parking, delivery and
emergency vehicles only. The parking area on the street and in the parking bays
along Old Bay Road are available for public parking. The co-operation of all is
requested with these arrangements, in an endeavour to make the grounds safer
for our children. For safety reasons parents should not park on school property
and pedestrian access through the car park or driveway is strictly prohibited.
![Page 4: NewsLink - Deception Bay North State School · Deception Bay North State School ... For safety reasons parents should not park on school property ... We made $17 from the sale of](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042807/5f77694c1a83e305105512e4/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Our Year 3 and 4 students had an opportunity to attend the Redcliffe Tennis Gala Day last week. Our students competed
against other schools in the district. The aim of the day was to develop sports skills, teamwork, co-operation, sportsmanship
and respect. The students had a lot of fun and got some great shots in!
During August and September the
Year 4’s participated in a Bike
Education Program run by the PCYC at Redcliffe. The students were
taught how to ride safely and correctly using the PCYC track. They
were also taught about how to maintain their bikes and learnt the
road rules using a simulated road centre. The students all had a great
day and the skills gained will be of great benefit to them as they ride
around their homes and to school.
![Page 5: NewsLink - Deception Bay North State School · Deception Bay North State School ... For safety reasons parents should not park on school property ... We made $17 from the sale of](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042807/5f77694c1a83e305105512e4/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Our year 6 students had the privilege to be part of a workshop organised by
Starship. The workshop was designed to help students to be able to identify their
emotional needs and recognise how to seek support in a new school
environment. It was fun, interactive and taught students skills for stressful moments such as exams,
assignments and life's ups and downs.
Each student was able to participate in:
Drumming Making a sensory bags
How to access support such as Kids HelpLine
A letter to self to remind students of what they have learnt
Drumbeat - Some of our Year 3 students were invited to participate in a Drumbeat program facilitated by Deception Bay Communities for Children. Drumbeat promotes
social understanding and peer connections through a team drumming experience. It is
fun, safe and creative and allowed students raise their self-esteem, work cooperatively with others and experience the therapeutic and recreational benefits of music. Asha Kumar, Guidance Officer
![Page 6: NewsLink - Deception Bay North State School · Deception Bay North State School ... For safety reasons parents should not park on school property ... We made $17 from the sale of](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042807/5f77694c1a83e305105512e4/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
What a great turn out to our recent Community Breakfast. Our staff and
volunteers served up some delicious bacon, eggs and juice for breakfast. Thank you to everyone who helps to make these mornings possible. You are all
fantastic!
Congratulations to
our Book Week
Winners Children’s Book Week was celebrated
in the Library and the theme was
“Escape to Everywhere”.
Students were very creative in “Packing their Suitcase” to escape for a holiday.
Items ranged from clothing to toys, ipads, books and sunscreen depending on where
they were going. Most of the younger students packed for a holiday at the beach.
![Page 7: NewsLink - Deception Bay North State School · Deception Bay North State School ... For safety reasons parents should not park on school property ... We made $17 from the sale of](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042807/5f77694c1a83e305105512e4/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Students in 3B have been developing some practical life
skills by gardening in the school. We have researched
what plants grow at what times of the year, which
plants grow well together and then bought the seeds.
Students read the packets of seeds and then sowed
them according to the instructions on the packets. We
even used our maths skills by making trellises out of
wire and star pickets.
Students have learnt terms like digging over, sowing, mulching, weeding, and lots more.
We all have understood safe practices and all have earnt our tool licence!
This week we saw a great harvest and made signs for the sale of our produce. We sorted
and washed our vegetables ready for people to buy. We made $17 from the sale of our
Bok Choy, spinach, radishes, tomatoes and parsley. We hope to put this money towards
buying new equipment and seeds for the garden.
In Year five this term, we have been learning
about the scientific principles of light. We have learned about objects which are opaque,
transparent, and translucent, and how light reflects and refracts. Last week we used our new
knowledge to construct a maze in a shoebox and mirrors to reflect light from one side, around two
walls, and other the other side. There was a lot of excitement when we made it work, with some
of us adding in extra mirrors to challenge
ourselves. Ask us about our maze, and see if we
can remember how rainbows are made.
![Page 8: NewsLink - Deception Bay North State School · Deception Bay North State School ... For safety reasons parents should not park on school property ... We made $17 from the sale of](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042807/5f77694c1a83e305105512e4/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
The Winner of the 5c Fundraiser was P/1A. Well done to our young students! They have
enjoyed a pizza party this week for their fantastic efforts. Thank you to everyone who
participated. The total amount of money raised was $735.55. Great Effort!
Issue 6 of Book Club will be back after the holidays.
The Father’s Day stall was very successful this year. Thanks to all that supported the stall
and we hope all the Dads, Grandads, Uncles, Brothers or Carers had a wonderful Father’s
Day.
Book Pack orders forms will be sent out early in Term 4.
We are having a Book Fair in November. Watch this space for more details.
Senior Shirts – FINAL PAYMENT is due on the 25th October. Total cost for these shirts
is $42.00.
Halloween Disco is Friday, 27th October. Get your costumes ready!
TUCKSHOP NEWS: We would like to thank the following people for giving up their time to
work in tuckshop. Thank you to Sue, Mel, Jill, Michelle, Bianca, Renee
and Meho. Without you we wouldn’t be able to run the tuckshop. We
appreciate all your great work!
A new summer menu will be coming out after the holidays.
BOOK & UNIFORM Uniforms are in stock. Don’t forget we have school jackets and sports shirts in stock.
Polos $28 Sport skirt $30
Jackets $30 Sport Shirt $15
Shorts $30
Hello every one! Well we have had seven weeks of auditions for our 2017 Bay Idol competition. We have seen students
from years three to six take the stage and have the courage to share with us their various talents. We have seen
singing, dancing, drumming and belly dancing. I would like to thank my panel of judges that have helped me over the
past seven weeks to help us determine our top 3 contestants. I am proud to announce our top 3
performances are; Ava Thirkettle, Phoenix Murray, Aimie-Leigh Brooks, Brianna Grealy and Awe Te Haate.
Congratulations to our finalists, who will be performing for the top spot on Friday 15th September in the hall at 12pm.
I look forward to the polished performances of all our
contestants at the end of the week!! Good luck everyone!!
![Page 9: NewsLink - Deception Bay North State School · Deception Bay North State School ... For safety reasons parents should not park on school property ... We made $17 from the sale of](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042807/5f77694c1a83e305105512e4/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Ideas to develop your child’s communication
skills over the holidays
From our Speech-Language Pathologist
Simon Says – Give your child directions that they need to listen to and follow (e.g. “Simon Says pat your
tummy” or “Simon Says touch your nose”). Your child should only follow the direction given when you
say Simon Says at the start of the direction. You can make this activity more difficult by giving two and
three step directions. This activity helps your child develop their ability to listen and follow directions.
I spy with my little eye… – Take turns with your child describing objects that you can see and guessing
the objects using the given clues. For example, “I spy with my little eye something that is tiny”. Clues
need to be given until the object is guessed. This activity helps to develop your child’s listening skills as
well as their vocabulary.
Categories – Ask your child to think of as many things as they can in different categories (e.g. things
that are red, creatures that live in the sea, things that are cold, things that can fly). Help your child out if
they find it difficult to think of things that belong in a category. This activity can help to develop your
child’s vocabulary.
Sharing books – When reading books with your child, there are many things that you can do to help
develop their listening and comprehension skills and their vocabulary;
- Look at the front cover of the book and talk about what the book might be about
- Talk about the pictures in the book
- Ask your child questions during the book (e.g. What is he doing? Why is he happy?)
- Ask your child to predict what will happen in the book (e.g. What do you think will happen next?)
- Ask them to do a story retell at the end of the book to check for understanding (e.g. Can you tell me the
story now?)
Books with repetition and rhyme are great for younger children because your child knows what comes
next and can join in.
Georgia Bolin – Speech Pathologist
![Page 10: NewsLink - Deception Bay North State School · Deception Bay North State School ... For safety reasons parents should not park on school property ... We made $17 from the sale of](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042807/5f77694c1a83e305105512e4/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
![Page 11: NewsLink - Deception Bay North State School · Deception Bay North State School ... For safety reasons parents should not park on school property ... We made $17 from the sale of](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042807/5f77694c1a83e305105512e4/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
![Page 12: NewsLink - Deception Bay North State School · Deception Bay North State School ... For safety reasons parents should not park on school property ... We made $17 from the sale of](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042807/5f77694c1a83e305105512e4/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
![Page 13: NewsLink - Deception Bay North State School · Deception Bay North State School ... For safety reasons parents should not park on school property ... We made $17 from the sale of](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042807/5f77694c1a83e305105512e4/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
![Page 14: NewsLink - Deception Bay North State School · Deception Bay North State School ... For safety reasons parents should not park on school property ... We made $17 from the sale of](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042807/5f77694c1a83e305105512e4/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)