31st March 2015 - Chapel Hill State School

Dates to Remember
Deputy Principal
Community Announcements
Chaplain's Chat
School Notices
From the Principal
Curriculum Corner
Uniform and Tuckshop News
P&C Patch
31 March 2015
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to ‘Information for the Payment of Invoices’ under School Notices.
DATES TO REMEMBER
31.03 - 01.04.15 Parent Teacher Interviews
02.04.15 "The Anzac Story" Yrs 3 - 6, 12 - 1.30pm School Hall
02.04.15 Yr 5 Raw Art
02.04.15 Last Day Term 1
20.04.15 Term 2 Commences
24.04.15 ANZAC Ceremony 2pm School Hall
27.04.15 Yrs P - 3 Cross Country from 9:40am
28.04.15 Yrs 4 - 6 Cross Country 2 - 3pm (please
read information under "School Notices"
29.04.15 School Photo Day
12.05.15 P&C Meeting 7:30pm Arts Building
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents
Fortnightly newsletter from Term 2: Our newsletter goes out weekly and this
causes time pressures to generate, format, finalise and distribute the
document. Term 2 will see the newsletter move to a fortnightly release but
with a Key Messages email going out on the non-newsletter week. This will
mean that families will still receive an email each week but the more
substantial newsletter report will be each fortnight. This fortnightly release
will allow more time to prepare and share all of our news so that we can
provide quality information and reports within a reasonable timeline.
Parent Teacher Interviews and End of Term 1
It is amazing that the first term is already coming to an end and that we will soon be moving
into the second half of the semester. The Prep students have made an incredibly impressive
start to their schooling and it has been a joy to see how quickly they have been able to
adapt to the School routines and procedures. I know Teachers and Students have been
working very hard to ensure we had a successful start to the year. On behalf of the School, I
would particularly like to thank the Prep parents for their support to ourTeachers and their
programs. We have a great responsibility and bring about great outcomes through a
supportive and collaborative partnership.
It has been very pleasing to hear families and teachers sharing their positive comments at
the Parent / Teacher interviews. These interviews provide an important contribution to our
triumvirate – (i.e. engaged students, supportive parents and committed Teachers) as they
allow an important face-to-face check in. The interview allows these three groups to take
stock, reassess goals and strategies and plan for a new term that will bring about further
improvement. Please remember to contact your individual Teacher if you have been unable
to book in for an interview.
New Email and New School Broadband Upgrade Underway
The School is finally seeing some action that will result in a faster internet speed across the
School as the job is currently being scoped with the hope of a quick outcome. Workers have
arrived on site to start planning the project. I have noted that this is a long term issue at
Chapel Hill State School and we are finding our current speed problematic. Both the
administration and the classrooms will experience a significant improvement with the new
and improved infrastructure.
Our School has just transferred over to the new Microsoft 365 to manage all School related
email accounts – this shift is happening across all state schools in Queensland and causing
some minor hiccups. It appears that some emails that were sent to the Administration Staff
or to Teachers on Monday 30 March may have been lost during this changeover. If anyone
has not received a reply to an email request within 48 hours then I recommend that you
resend it to ensure it has not been lost in the ether.
I wish all families a safe and enjoyable Easter holiday and look forward to the School
recommencing on Monday 20 April with staff and students fully charged ready to take on
the challenges of Term 2.
Student Resource Scheme and Voluntary Financial Contribution 2015
Many thanks to all parents who have already forwarded payments for the SRS and VFC for
2015. Each family has received a copy of information about the SRS and VFC. If you did
not receive a copy, please visit the Office. If you wish, a payment plan for either scheme can
be organised by filling out the details on either the SRS or VFC forms. When payment is
made, both forms need to be returned to the box in the office. An invoice and receipt for the
SRS will be issued and sent home with your child. Only a receipt will be issued for the VFC
and sent home with your child.
Stewart Jones
Principal
FROM THE DEPUTY
HAPPY EASTER to all our families. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Easter break
and you all have the opportunity to catch up with family and friends for happy times!
ANZAC Assembly –Friday 24 April 2pm
An invitation is extended to all parents to attend our ANZAC Assembly, to be held in the Hall
on Friday 24 April – 2pm. Teachers will be asking students to contribute a small bunch of
flowers towards the making of a class wreath to be laid by Class Captains during the
ceremony. These should be brought to class on the Friday morning.
ANZAC Day March – Kenmore
The President and Members of the Kenmore-Moggill RSL extend a cordial invitation to
students and families of Chapel Hill State School to attend their March and Memorial
Service on Saturday 25 April, 2015 to commemorate this year’s ANZAC Day at the Kenmore
War Memorial, Kenmore Shopping Village.
The assembly for the March is at the Catholic Church on the corner of Kenmore and Moggill
Roads, Kenmore, and you are asked to be there by 7.30am. The March commences at
8.15am and the Memorial Service will conclude around 9.15 AM. Students are to wear their
School uniform.
We hope to see many of our students and families at this year’s ANZAC Day March.
Rhonda Martin and Chloe Falwasser
Deputy Principals
CURRICULUM CORNER
Mathletics
Congratulations to the following students who have achieved a Silver Certificate. Certificates
will be handed out in the classroom on Monday 20 April.
Ryan 2C
Laura 2C
Isabelle 2C
Kailey 2D
Benjamin 2D
Lauren 3A
Kian 3B
Elyssa 3C
Noah 3E
Vanessa 3E
Rebecca 4A
Andrew 4B
Aqil 4B
Cameron 5A
Gold Certificates
Please be aware that if your child has achieved a Gold Medallion, you will be emailed when
it is to be presented on Assembly.
Shelley Fanning
Acting Head of Curriculum
Chaplain's Chat
Hi Everyone,
With Easter fast approaching, I have included an article this week called “Helping Kids
Unwind.”
As a parent I know, that after a busy term of school work and other activities, it is easy to
worry, that children may become bored in the holidays. Michael Grose suggests that one
way to ensure that busy kids unwind, is to in fact make sure that they do get bored every so
often. He suggests that balancing busyness with boredom is a great idea, as boredom can
be good for a child’s general mental health and wellbeing.
Please click here for the link: Insights_Helping_kids_unwind.pdf
I hope that you all enjoy Easter, and have a relaxing holiday break.
Best wishes
Fiona Foley
Chaplain
From the Music Room
LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION’S World’s Greatest Shave
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
So far I’ve managed to raise $6670 – which is way beyond my wildest dreams! Between my
brother (Ollie’s dad) and myself we’ve managed to raise over $13,000 for the Leukaemia
Foundation!! The support and generosity that I have received from the students and parents
has been overwhelming!! Words cannot describe how much I appreciate your assistance in
raising money and awareness for the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave.
I’ve uploaded some photos on my profile page. If you’d like to check them out the link is:
http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/BridgetCook
Thank again for your support
Junior and Senior Choir
Choir will be on as usual this week and the first week of next term.
It has been wonderful to see so many children turning up each week. Don’t forget – children
need to bring a folder to choir. There are some children who do not yet have a display folder
in which to place their music sheets.
It’s not too late to join, so if your child is interested, they are more than welcome to come
along and join us! (Junior Choir is for Years 3 and 4 children on Wednesday mornings at 8am
in the Music Room, and Senior Choir is for Years 5 and 6 children on Thursday morning at
8am in the Music Room.)
Wakakirri 2015
Call us crazy, but we had so much fun last year that we’ve decided to do it all again!
There will be an audition process for any Year 5 and 6 children who are interested in being
part of Wakakirri 2015.
Auditions will be in Week 1 of Term 2 on Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 April
at 11:00am in the Hall.
Please note that as Wakakirri and Optiminds are on at the same time of year, children
cannot be in both.
From the Wakakirri Team Teachers: Bridget Cook, Jesse Olds, Rebecca Connor, Sarah
Crawford, Melina Risson and Jane McGrath 
Bridget Cook
Music Teacher
Strings
There will be no string lessons on Monday 20 April 2015.
Alice O'Donnell
Instrumental Music
SCHOOL NOTICES
Student Achievements
Student Awards
Congratulations to the following students who received Student of the Week Awards: Ethan
3A, Lachlan PC, Elise 2B, Cameron 3E, Luka 1E, Marinez PA, Karima 4C, Belle PD, Shaun
PB, Jessica 6C, Joshua 1A, Laura 2C, Livia 5A, Ben 6A, Zoe 6B, Charlotte 5C, Mya 3B, Sol
2D, Andrew 4B, Jacqueline 3A, Hannah 5C, Ryan 5B, Chloe 1D, Gabriel 1B, Bryan 4A,
Zara 3D
Cross Country - Yrs 4 - 6
Unfortunately, this year there will be no Fun Run/Cross Country for Grades 4 – 7. This
will be for students hoping to gain selection in the School team to take part in the West
Akuna Cross Country Trials. All students born 2003 – 2005 are eligible to take part in this
trial (note this is not a compulsory activity). The date of the trial is Tuesday 28 April with a
walk through of the course at 1:30pm and races to begin at 2:00pm. The first three to finish
in each age group will gain selection in the School Team. Parents are more than welcome to
come and support/help during the afternoon.
Basketball Team
Congratulations to Hunter 5B for his selection in the West Akuna District Basketball Team.
Information For The Payment Of Invoices
During the year, invoices and permission slips will be sent home for various activities.
Permission Slips
All permission slips need to be returned to the box in the Office by the due date.
Invoices
All invoices need to be attended to by the due date using one of the following options listed
below:
1. In person by placing your cash payment in an envelope in the box at the Office.
2. Cheque payable to CHSS and placed in the box at th Office.
3. Credit Card. Details of your Credit Card need to be written on the form provided at the
bottom of the invoice and placed in the box at the Office.
4. Direct Deposit to CHSS account. It is most important that as many details as possible are
given - Customer ID Number, Invoice Number and Student Name.
*Please ensure that the amount deposited is the amount that you have been invoiced.
Please note that if you are paying by cash,
cheque or credit card the invoice needs to accompany the payment and placed in the box in
the Office. Please do NOT cut the invoice/payment slip. If you wish to combine more than
one invoice this is quite acceptable. When the payment is processed a receipt attached to the
invoice will be sent home with your child.
Payment Due
Many thanks to all parents who have paid invoices to date. However, there are
a number of outstanding payments which need to be attended to this week. Your
cooperation in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Prep - Resource Pack overdue
Prep - Ocean Life $8.00, Footsteps $10.00 overdue
Yr 1 PEEC $30.00 overdue
Yr 1 - Resource Pack overdue
Yr 1 - Beenleigh Historical Village $28.00 overdue
Yr 1 - Footsteps $20.00 overdue
Yr1 - Raw Art Program $24.00 overdue
Yr 2 - Resource Pack overdue
Yr 2 - Footsteps $20.00, Raw Art Program $24.00 overdue
Yr 3 - Resource Pack overdue
Yr 3 - Footsteps $20.00, Raw Art Program $24.00 overdue
Yr 3 - PEEC $23.00 overdue
Yrs 3 - 6 ANZAC Story $16.00 due Thursday 2 April
Yr 4 - Footsteps $20.00, Raw Art Program $24.00 overdue
Yr 5 - Starlab $8.50, Footsteps $20.00, Raw Art Program $24.00 overdue
Yr 5 & 6 - Interschool Sport as invoiced. overdue
Yr 6 - Footsteps $20.00, Raw Art Program $24.00 overdue
Yr 6 - Camp Deposit $400 due Thursday 2 April
Yr 6 - T-Shirt as invoiced due Friday 24 April
Instrumental Music Program - as invoiced. overdue
Chess Program $65.00 overdue
Student Resource Scheme (SRS) due Tuesday 31 March (No Invoices)
Voluntary Financial Contribution (VFC) due Tuesday 31 March (No Invoices)
A reminder to parents/carers to notify the School about your child's health
Please Note: Students who bring any medication (antibiotics etc) to School MUST hand it to
their teacher or School Office in the morning for safekeeping. Students may collect this
medication at the end of the School Day. Many thanks for your cooperation in this matter.
Chapel Hill State School is committed to supporting students' health and wellbeing. We
would appreciate parents/carers providing the School with any relevant health information
that is required to support the student at school. This information is also collected at
enrolment but needs to be updated regularly, or if a new health condition develops.
Information about medically diagnosed conditions such as allergies, asthma, diabetes and
epilepsy and other health conditions that may require School staff to provide support to
students, including administering medication and performing health procedures, should be
provided to the School. Additionally, any health need that may impact on School activities
such as sports, outings (including camps) should also be discussed with the School.
Information should be provided in writing through the Medication Request Form (below) and
any specific health plans (only to be completed and signed by the medical practitioner)
should be included. Please contact the School to discuss any specific requirements.
Please inform the School Office of any changes to contact details or the contact details of the
people nominated as emergency contacts.
Thank you for your assistance in this regard. All information is kept confidential and only
disclosed to the relevant staff required to supporting your child.
Please click here for CHSS Medication Request Form
**Please take this form to your GP so that they can sign it, otherwise the School will be
unable to administer any medication.
For any enquiries, please contact the School Office via telephone (3871 4888).
Child Absent From School
Parents are reminded that if their child is away from School, could they please phone the
School early in the morning. Parents can ring our ABSENTEE LINE ON 3871 4860 and
leave an appropriate message. Please note that if there is no message explaining your child's
absence it will be an "unexplained" absence.
Late Arrival to School
Students who are late to School need to go to the School Office to confirm their arrival and
collect a 'Late Arrival Card' to give to their teacher.
Picking up during School Hours
If possible, please send a note to your child's teacher explaining a pick-up time or if not
planned before your child departs, please ring the Office. Your child is then to be
collected from the Office (NOT the Turning Circle) and MUST BE SIGNED OUT.
IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION
Parking in Tinbeerwah
If you use the Tinbeerwah entrance PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE NO STANDING
ZONE! Please drive carefully and slowly AND BE AWARE OF OTHER CHILDREN. DO
NOT STOP in the NO STANDING zones - Cars found to be stopped WILL BE FINED
(police could be in attendance). Many thanks for your cooperation.
Picking Up and Dropping Off Students
It is asked that all parents please pay special attention when driving into and out of the School.
With the new students at School there may be some students who are unfamiliar with these
normal routines.
Please adhere to the parking signs that are displayed in the grounds and on the neighbouring
roads (Tinbeerwah, Hakea Crescent, Ironbark Road). Please note the turning circle at the top
of the driveway is a pick-up and drop-off zone only.
Please note that there have been instances where cars have parked across the driveways of
homes surrounding the Chapel Hill School area (Goolman Street). Please refrain from doing
so and be aware that if this continues to occur, the owners of these homes will be notifying
the police. Thank you for your cooperation.
Turning Circle
A reminder to all parents that the School STOP DROP and GO section in the Turning Circle
can be used up until 8:15 a.m. to access the Out of School Care facility. After this time there
are two, 2 minute parks at the end of the Turning Circle that may be used. It is important not
to park and leave your car in the STOP DROP and GO section after 8:15 a.m. as it restricts
traffic flow.
School Banking
School Banking is on each Thursday morning from 8.20am in the Tuckshop area.
School Banking is on this Thursday. Orders made this week should be available for
collection on first Thursday of Term 2.
Term 2 Rewards. Rewards available to order from the first week of Term 2 are the:
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Invisible Ink Martian Pen; and
Intergalactic Rocke
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The following current rewards will still be available until stocks run out:
Planet handball;
ET DVD;
Scented pencils (2014 reward);
Shark plush toy key ring (2014 reward);
Dollarmites moneybox (2014 reward);
Swimming bag (2014 reward);
Projector cup (2014 reward);
Dollarmites beach ball (2014 reward);
Knuckles game (2013 reward);
Blue wallet (2013 reward); and
Headphones (2013 reward).
Thank you. A big thank you to Jody and Jade! They generously volunteered their
time to help Helen and I with School Banking during Term 1. We will be looking for
someone to help us process deposits on a Thursday morning in Term 2. If you could
help with the School Banking between 8.30 am and 8.50 am please let us know.
We look forward to seeing everyone back on the first Thursday of Term 2.
If you have any queries in relation to the School Banking program please do not
hesitate to email me at [email protected].
Jane Hallam
School Banking Co-ordinator
UNIFORM AND TUCKSHOP NEWS
Tuckshop News
Tuckshop opening hours are Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 8.30am.
The Tuckshop will be open during the last week of this Term. It will re-open in Term 2 on
Wednesday 22 April at 8:30am.
Sushi & Vietnamese Roll Orders
Please don’t forget to order your child’s Sushi and Vietnamese rolls before 10am this
Wednesday if they would like this choice for lunch on Thursday.Attachments
Please click on the following:
CHSS_Prep_Tuckshop_Menu_Term_1_2015.pdf
CHSS_Tuckshop_Menu_Yrs_1-6_Term_1_2015.pdf
Please click here for the Tuckshop Volunteer Form
Thank you to this week's Tuckshop Volunteers
Wednesday 1 April: Tanya, Asako, Robin
Thursday 2 April: Alice, Jessica & Tanya
Friday 3 April: EASTER HOLIDAY
May I take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers for their outstanding support this term. Happy Easter
everyone.
Nicky Simons
Tuckshop Convenor
Uniform Shop
New Uniform Shop Opening Hours for Term 2: Monday 8.30am - 9.15am
Please click her for Uniform Price List
Order online at www.Flexischools.com.au and items will be delivered to your
child's Teacher on Mondays/Tuesdays. Please note that orders placed during the week will
only be delivered on the following week.
Volunteers
If you have time to spare on Monday mornings we'd love your help. Please let us know.
Contact us at [email protected]
Thanks!
Robyn Neill
Uniform Shop Convenor
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
**Chapel Hill State School does not endorse or recommend any of the following
advertisements or notices; this section serves as a community noticeboard.
Newsletter Notices
If you would like to place a notice or advertisement in the Newsletter please email Val at
[email protected] by Monday 11am. The Newsletter will be emailed on Tuesday.
For further information regarding pricing please email Val or call the Office on 3871 4888.
Youth Bridge Fun Day
Ready for something new? If you like mental challenges (for example card games, chess or
sudoku) how about trying your hand at Bridge? Have fun, face new challenges every time
you play, and enjoy heaps of opportunities to play with your friends, both in person and
online. As a bonus, this game can help to improve your concentration, as well as your
mathematics, logic and problem solving skills.
Over the Easter holidays, get to know and play introductory bridge in a single day.
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Meet other Qld youth players
Pizza lunch (and ice cream!) provided
IT'S FREE All players 8 to 25 years welcome
When?
Sunday 19 April 2015
Where?
Toowong Bridge Club, 22 Roy Street, Auchenflower,
Brisbane. Phone: 3871 0661
Time?
10.15 am – 12.15 pm: Morning teaching/coaching session.
12.15 pm - 1.00 pm: Lunch.
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm: Extra afternoon session for older
players (15 to 25 years), or younger players with
experience. Board games (e.g. Monopoly) will be available
in the afternoon for those who remain from the morning but
want to give bridge a break.
Just turn up! – No bridge partner required.
For more information, contact Paul Brake on 5570 4261 or [email protected]
Children's Art Exhibition
Do you have a child who loves to paint or draw? Why not enter them in the Children's Art
Exhibition at the Brookfield Show this year? 15th, 16th, 17th May. Heaps of fantastic cash
prizes!! Work will be displayed as part of a large exhibition. See website for entry form and
format requirements. https://www.brookfieldshowground.com.au/showcompetitions/childrens-art/
WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR PARENT HELPERS TO VOLUNTEER AT THIS FUN
EVENT http://www.volunteerspot.com/client/invitation/614ddbd0befc47289e3319fbf951e
e62b218f619/1069653/false#!1069653/false/false
Prue Cooper-White
Chief Steward
0437991920
[email protected]
GuttaFilta
http://www.guttafilta.com.au
For more information visit www.acetennisaustralia.comor call 3103 8672
Please click here for more information regarding TERM 1 2015