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Issue 9 - 7 August 2020

Principal's ReportPrincipal's Report

Hello all,

Welcome to week 4 of term 3.

This TermThis Term

Term 3Term 3

Term 3 so far has continued to see things slowly get back tosome type of normal. I know though how quickly our worldcan change with the announcements of new cases being foundin South East Queensland combined with the lengthened timepeople are waiting for test results we will continue to act safelyas a school to alleviate any anxiety students and the communitymay be having. Thank you again to all for continuing to stick toour COVID operational guidelines.

Parent Teacher MeetingsParent Teacher Meetings

Our teachers/school has sent out an online booking system for

Parent teacher interviews. The dates will run from the 10th of

August to the 18th of September. Parent teacher interviews area great way to find out about your child and how they are going.

Student Free DayStudent Free Day

Parents are reminded that on Friday the 4th of September isa student free day. This day has been moved this year as aresult of the new assessment and reporting schedule for seniorstudents in years 11 and 12.

Until next time

Greg

Deputy Principal - Mark WindsorDeputy Principal - Mark Windsor

Hi all and welcome to the week 4 newsletter.

Lots of great teaching and learninghappening at Golden Beach SS as we getto the half-way point of the term. I thank allparents and families for adhering to theoperating guidelines and whilst we have‘opened-up’ by allowing parentson-campus for things such as cooking,until further notice, parents are stillrequested to remain off-campus for drop-offs and pick-ups.

A few short messages below:

AttendanceAttendance

Over recent weeks and in the last newsletter, I have beentalking to students about the importance of attendance onFridays. In every year level from 4-6, the Monday to Thursdayattendance has been above the Friday attendance.

Term 3 Week 1Term 3 Week 1 Term 3 Week 2Term 3 Week 2 Term 3 Week 3Term 3 Week 3

Year 4Year 4 87.5% 88.8% 87.9%

• 10/8 – 18/9 Parent Teacher Interviewsoffered to parents

• Father’s Day stall 3/9

• Student Free day 4/9

Year 5Year 5 91.1% 87% 89.4%

Year 6Year 6 85.9% 86.4% 94%

We’ve had a great result with our year 6’s, year 5’s are on theway to their highest attendance, week 1, whilst year 4’s arehovering around the 87-88% mark.

As always the message remains the same, our target is 95%and we need to lift Friday attendance up to achieve this. If yourchild is displaying flu-like symptoms or another illness, pleasekeep them at home and if you are having difficulty getting yourchild to school, please let your child’s teacher, myself or ourGuidance Officer know so that we can help support you.

Parent Teacher InterviewsParent Teacher Interviews

Parent teacher online bookings closed yesterday and

commence this coming Monday (10th August). If you have notyet made a booking you will need to contact the ladies in theoffice to book a time. The phone number is 5437 4333.

Intraschool SportIntraschool Sport

Our intraschool sporting competition commences today(weather permitting). Thanks to Mr Beasley and the classroomteachers for providing this opportunity at school. The programcontinues for the duration of August. A reminder that studentsshould bring sporting clothing to school and change at secondlunch rather than wear their sports clothing to school.

High School TransitionHigh School Transition

The 2021 High School Enrolment process is now well and trulyunderway. Caloundra State High School enrolment forms wentout two weeks ago, any enrolments for Meridan or Kawana,please see the school website. Enrolment for the new highschool at Baringa (Baringa State Secondary College) willcommence in term 4. For updates on the new school pleasego to their website: https://newhighschoolinbaringa.eq.edu.au/and they also suggest checking the school Facebook page forupdates regarding enrolments for 2021.

Still on transition news, nine of our year 6 students attended theCaloundra SHS Music, Arts and Dance (MAD) day. A great daywas had by all, we are hoping to have pictures to share soon.Rugby League students also had an opportunity to trial for theexcellence program on Wednesday afternoon, good luck to allof those students who trialled for this program.

Finally, on the 25th August, selected Golden Beach SS studentswill participate in the Talented Maths Challenge Day. This willprovide an opportunity for students in upper primary to interactin a problem solving challenge.

Year 6 Personal DevelopmentYear 6 Personal Development

Year 6 students will have the opportunity to participate in twotalks commencing next week addressing personaldevelopment (maturing developmentally and feelings andemotions). The students will be split into male and femalestudent groups and the talks will be led by classroom teacherMr Byrne and Head of Diversity Mrs Clarke and are alsosupported by our Guidance Officer – Mr Brown. Moreinformation will be emailed out to parents early next week.

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen GardenStephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden

Finally I’d like to extend awelcome to Big One, Polly,Snowdrop and Lilly – ournew school chooks. Theyoung ladies are alreadyproducing eggs which arebeing used by Ms Fiona inthe Kitchen – welcomeladies.Lots of information there. As always make sure you “Like”us on Facebook, update your contact details with the officeand check out our school YouTube channel athttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBgHPGF6T9pZa2CDDtyKWoQ

See you out and about – Mark

Deputy Principal - Brendan BaillieDeputy Principal - Brendan Baillie

Four weeks down and six to go until the end of Term Three.Out term is certainly flying by and many classrooms are nowreaching the end of their latest units of work. With this in mind,please be sure to continue to ask your children what they’relearning, how they’re travelling and what’s next? These are theconsistent questions we ask our students to ensure they’re ontrack.

We recently closed the online bookingsystem for parent/teacher interviews.Please ensure you have printed/recordedyour appointment times. If you haven’talready made a time please email yourchild’s teacher to lock in an appointment.These interviews are critical in ensuringthat the connection between learning andhome remains strong.

Last week our Year 1 students participated in their first FireEd lesson with local Fire Fighters. Students loved hearing thestories from the Fire Officers and were thoroughly engaged inthe safety information shared. Next week they will have theopportunity to explore the fire truck and to feel what it’s like tooperate the hose!

Over the last couple of weeks we have been discussing‘elephant vs mouse’ problems in the playground. We havebeen using time on parade and in the classroom to dissectsome common problems that arise and to help student useour Bounce Back strategies to solve their own problems wherepossible. Please take some time to discuss the differencebetween mouse and elephant problems and use this languageto pull apart any issues that arise.

Enjoy the next couple of weeks!

BJ

Bounce BackBounce Back

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This week's Bounce Back Skill is:

Nobody is PerfectNobody is Perfect

It's important for our children to recognisetheir strengths and weakness and howthese can vary from person to person.

This video can be viewed through the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m9WIkSuXls

Chaplain's CornerChaplain's Corner

Chaplain’s CornerChaplain’s Corner

Hi! Hopefully Term 3 looks a bit more“normal” for most than last term. Westarted off with our first chaplaincyfundraising event for this year atBunnings, Caloundra last month. Seemore below.

Chaplaincy Service at Golden BeachChaplaincy Service at Golden Beach

Does your child struggle with emotions and need somebodyelse to talk to? Feel free to contact one of the Deputy Principalsto organise Chappy Col for support. With parental permission,he provides emotional and social support to a number ofstudents.

Give $5 a month to support Golden Beach ChaplaincyGive $5 a month to support Golden Beach Chaplaincy

If you are able, can you give up the cost of one cup of coffeea month for our chaplaincy program? $5$5 perper monthmonth goesgoes aalonglong wayway towtowardsards thisthis goalgoal toto maintainmaintain thethe chaplaincychaplaincy hourshours atatGBSSGBSS. Please consider and go to https://www.suqld.org.au/donate/golden-beach-ss-chaplaincy-tax-deductible/ (Once-offdonation options are also available.)

Breakfasts in 2020:Breakfasts in 2020:

Breakfasts are still postponed for now untilfuther notice.

BuBunning BBQ Fundraiser:nning BBQ Fundraiser:

We hosted a Bunnings BBQ on Saturday,Saturday, 2525 JulyJuly 2020 – theFIRST day this community sausagesizzle resumed, since it was put on holdby COVID-19 restrictions. Although itwas a challenging day with ongoingrain, we still had many customers andraised money for our GBSS ChaplaincyProgram.

Until next time!

Chappy Col

Colan Coleman – School Chaplain

Golden Beach State School (M, Tu, f/n Fr)

Tel: 07-5437 4333

Mob: 0405 09 7533

Email: chappycol@eq.edu.au

4B - First Fleet4B - First Fleet

Today 4B were transported back to 1788 as the class retoldthe arrival of the First Fleet for their English assessment. Theyall did a fantastic oral presentation.

Fruit TreesFruit Trees

To Parents and Care givers,

The school has decided to make use of some land near thegarden, behind the year 4 classrooms to plant a citrus grove.Students take pride in their school garden and this is anopportunity to develop our garden by planting 15 citrus trees.The fruit can be used in our school kitchen to make healthydrinks and snacks.

We are keen to plant lemon, lime, orange, mandarin andlemonade trees. We would greatly appreciate any donations. Ifyou are able to donate a tree could you please leave it at theoffice with your name attached, so we know who to thank.

Thanks in advance for supporting our school.

Paul Jordan pjord16@eq.edu.au.

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School BankingSchool Banking

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COMING SCHOOL EVENTSCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS

EVENTEVENT DATEDATE

Parent Teacher InterviewsParent Teacher Interviews 10 August to 18 September10 August to 18 September

P&C MeetingP&C Meeting Thursday 13 August at 6pmThursday 13 August at 6pm

Father’s Day StallFather’s Day Stall Thursday 3 SeptemberThursday 3 September

Student Free DayStudent Free Day Friday 4 SeptemberFriday 4 September

P&C MeetingP&C Meeting Thursday 10 September atThursday 10 September at6pm6pm

Year 6 CSHS Experience DayYear 6 CSHS Experience Day Wednesday 16 SeptemberWednesday 16 September

Last day of term 3Last day of term 3 Friday 18 SeptemberFriday 18 September

Queen’s Birthday HolidayQueen’s Birthday Holiday Monday 5 OctoberMonday 5 October

School resumes for Term 4School resumes for Term 4 Tuesday 6 OctoberTuesday 6 October

Helping HandsHelping Hands

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