Mistake Creek

State SchooleNewsletter

March 2019 (T2, W2)Mail Service 627, Clermont, QLD 4721       Phone: 07-4983 5335        www.MistakeCreekSS.eq.edu

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Principal’s UpdateHello Everyone,

I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable Easter Holidays. It was a wet start to the term but lovely to see some back up soaking rain after last month’s glorious rain. The school and surrounding areas are a sea of green.

On Monday 29th April, we will be holding an ANZAC Parade at 2pm to commemorate this important day in our calendar. All are welcome to attend.

I am looking forward to another Term of relationship building and great learning here at Mistake Creek State School.

Canberra Trip:

Final payments are due now. The final date for payment is the 9th of May. If not paid by then students will not be able to attend the camp.

Naplan:The 2019 NAPLAN test schedule (for Year 3 and 5) is as follows:            • Tuesday 14 May — Language conventions; Writing            • Wednesday 15 May — Reading            • Thursday 16 May — Numeracy            • Friday 17 May — “Catch-up” day

Attendance:

Currently our attendance sits at 86.83% This time last year we were sitting at 96.5%.Our target goal is 95%.

Did you know? Research shows that in Queensland, higher student attendance at school is associated, on average, with higher student achievement.

Why is regular attendance at school important?Mistake Creek State School – eNewsletter 1

Dates to remember:Ü 23 April School Resumes

Term 2Ü 25 April Anzac Day Public

HolidayÜ 6 May Labor Day Public

Holiday

Regular school attendance will mean that your child gets a better chance at life. Your child will achieve better when they go to school all day, every school day:• they learn better• they make friends• they are happier• they have a brighter future.

Yes – Research shows that in Queensland, higherWhy must I send my child to school?Under Queensland law, you must make sure your child of school age is enrolled and attends school all day, every school day unless they have a reasonable excuse. Illness, doing work experience, competing in a school sporting event or going on a school excursion are reasonable excuses for being absent from school.

Principals decide if the excuse given for your child’s absence is reasonable.

Avoid keeping your child away from school for: birthdays, shopping, visiting family and friends, if they sleep in, looking after other

children, minor check-ups or care such as haircuts.

Routine medical or other health appointments should be made either before or after school or during the school holidays.udent achievement.

Homework and home readers will be handed out to students every Monday. It is expected that this work (including their home readers) will be returned each Friday. This term for years 3-6 we will be alternating between one week having a maths worksheet and the next a reading comprehension sheet.

Happy Birthday

April – Lily 25th Evie 29th

Clermont Show

The theme for Clermont Show 2019 is

‘Nature Through the Seasons’Seasons are periods of the year distinguished by certain climate conditions. We can observe these seasons through

changes in the flora and the weather. Seasonal changes effect food, clothing, shelter, activities and events.

The students will be doing the following in class time as part of our ARTS program for the display at the show:

1. Grade 1 Model (Technology) – Create a model of a bug using recycled materialsMedium – Mixed media including recycled materialsMaximum size –30cm

2. Grade 2 Acrostic Poem (English)Write an acrostic poem using the word ‘NATURE’ with an illustration Medium – HandwrittenSize –A4

3. Grade 3 Onomatopoeic Poem (English)Mistake Creek State School – eNewsletter 2

Write a poem using onomatopoeia to describe a stormMedium – HandwrittenSize –A4

4. Grade 4 Drawing (Visual Arts)Draw a picture of the same scene across four seasonsMedium – pencil, pastel, crayonSize – A3

5. Grade 5 Sculpture (Visual Arts, Science)Create a 3D sculpture of a spring garden bedMedium – craft materialsModel size – 15cm x 20cm

6. Grade 6 Map (Geography)Create a map of Australia illustrating the six states and two territories and draw six landmarks within Australia. Include a key/legend. Must be hand-drawn, the map may be traced, place names/labels must be hand-writtenMedium – Paper/light card, pencil and colouring pencils, etc.Size – A3

If you wish to enter other categories for your children please see the Clermont show website for categories etc.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

Kind Regards

Kim Robinson

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