Newsletter W2 Term 2 2015

Newsletter
28 April 2015 Term 2 Week 2
On The Wings of Wisdom
Coorparoo State School
www.coorpaross.eq.edu.au
Coorparoo State School Handbook 2015
Student Absentee Line – 3421 0360
From the Principal
John Kennedy, Acting Principal, [email protected]
THE SPIRIT OF ANZAC
The Spirit of ANZAC is alive and well at CSS thanks to the committed efforts of our
ANZAC committee. My thanks to Cathy Holyoak, Leanne Davissen, Donna GrantMitchell, Judi Shields and Sue Dixon who worked tirelessly in the planning and
preparations for the moving tribute at school last week. The compassion of our
school community was also evident at the Coorparoo and Districts RSL March and
service where over 120 students participated – resplendent in their 100 years of
ANZAC (CSS) hats. These two ceremonies were truly community events. From the
families who donated flowers to our wonderful parent helpers who created our
wreaths; from the TramStop26 team for the morning tea, to Leisa and her
volunteers who helped serve this to our guests; from our parents and guests who
visited on the day to the staff who honored the memory of all past and present
servicemen and women via their own classroom events. The “spirit” continues as
we look at creating a digital ANZAC space within our school website, continuing the
establishment of our ANZAC Memorial Garden and creating a series of Honour
Boards – the first of which will include the names of our past CSS students and staff
who enlisted in World War I. “Community” in the dictionary should be
accompanied by a picture of CSS.
Last week was certainly an events week, starting with a visit from the Premier of
Queensland accompanied by the Minister For Education, to launch the Premier’s
Reading Challenge in our school library precinct. They were both impressed by this
innovative space and of our famous “Book-man”. Our “runners” represented our
school remarkably well at the district Cross Country Championships and returned
with incredible results. Our interschool sports students had a thoroughly enjoyable
afternoon on Friday at their respective venues and participated with exemplary
behaviour and attitude. To all of our staff and volunteers who assisted last week,
thank you.
Coorparoo State School remains the school of choice for a large number of families
who reside outside the school catchment area, as evidenced again by the turnout
at the Out of Catchment Sign On. All families within catchment as well as those
who have a child already enrolled at CSS are invited to submit their 2016
enrolments to the school office from Wednesday 29 April onwards.
Wednesday 29 April
Submit enrolment applications
Wednesday 29 April
Music Sub-Committee Meeting
Tuesday 5 May
Mathletics Workshop, 5:30-6:30pm,
Library
SOAR
Be an Active Learner by finding out
what learning has occurred if you
are late or absent.
School Parade
Thursday 2.15pm for Years 1-6
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In this issue:
(click to read more)
HPE News
Music News
Diary Dates and Meetings
School Activities
P&C News
Community News
Have another wonderful week.
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From the Acting Deputy Principal
Jinder Kaur, Acting Deputy, [email protected]
THE COORPAROO SPIRIT
It has been a great start to the term with Week 1 culminating in the ANZAC ceremony
on Friday. Many comments were made to me, by both parents and visitors, on the
exemplary conduct of the students and the support of the staff and parents. I was able
to respond with absolute sincerity, “That is the Coorparoo spirit”.
This collective Coorparoo spirit was demonstrated last week when there was a minor
crisis and a parent stepped right in without any hesitation to assist a teacher and a
student. Thanks to Rebecca Smith for assisting the student and teacher with calm and
compassion and to Julie Doherty for coming to the rescue when more help was
needed. These are just recent examples of what contributes to the Coorparoo State
School culture and makes it a positive environment for teaching and learning.
From the Acting Support Teacher Literacy and
Numeracy
STUDENT
CARDS
David Knowles, Acting STLaN [email protected]
I am excited about stepping into the acting STLaN role at CSS during Term 2. Coorparoo
State School is very highly regarded for the support and commitment it shows to the
diverse array of learners found within the school community. Of course the high
quality of the advocacy and support experienced by students, their families and
teachers is due in no small part to the tireless efforts and leadership of Ms Jinder Kaur.
It takes only a short time in the school to realise she has imbued the role with a deep
sense of compassion, wisdom and attention to detail.
In my role as Learning Support Teacher here at CSS I bring a deep commitment to the
philosophy and policy of inclusivity in Queensland schools. I have an unwavering belief
that each one of us deserve to experience a full and rich life and the ability to make
decisions in a complex world means that access to education has never been more
important. In partnership with teachers and parents I aim to continue the great work
done here at CSS that ensures all students have access to a high quality education. I
will continue to provide classroom teachers with the support they need to help
students fully realise their potential.
From the Literacy & Numeracy Coach
Green Students
Cards have been sent
home to every
student.
Please check the
details and make
sure they are correct.
Make any alterations
if needed.
Iris Van Sloten, [email protected]
MATHLETICS WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS
Just a reminder that on May 5 there will be a hands-on presentation in the Library on
Mathletics, on how you and your child can get the most out of Mathletics online.
Topics covered will include: Live Mathletics Levels; Mathletics Student App; Curriculum
Topics; Parent Console; Certificates and Gold Bars. If you are interested or would like
other questions answered, either send me an email ([email protected]) with your
name and your child’s name or complete the RSVP at the end of this Newsletter.
HPE NEWS
ALL Student Cards
need to be returned
to the Office with or
without changed by
Friday 1 May.
Megan Carpenter [email protected] , and Kim Godson [email protected]
SENIOR ATHLETICS (Years 3 to 6) DATE CLAIMER
Please be advised the annual Athletics Carnival will be held on Monday 22 June and
Tuesday 23 June.
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MUSIC NEWS
Annelle Vogler, Music Teacher, [email protected]
MUSIC DATES
Autumn Music Concert
Tuesday 19 May
St Paul’s Fete
Saturday 23 May
Kijini Choir—9am
Recorder Ensemble—9:30am
Band – In the afternoon—Mr Arnow has the exact time
Choral Fanfare – Monday 25 May – Senior Choir performing at 8:30am, arriving at school by 7:45am to catch a bus to Coorparoo
Secondary College
STRINGS NEWS
Ms Flemming has advised that those children who are in their second year of playing strings will need to buy Book 2 in the
coming weeks please.
Ms Flemming would also like it noted that rehearsals are always on for String Orchestra, unless you receive a note to the
contrary.
MUSIC UNIFORMS
Our first big musical event for the year will be happening on Tuesday 19 May (the Autumn Music Concert). The children need to
wear the full music uniform for this event. Please read the details below and start thinking about purchasing any items that your
child needs. A letter will be coming home shortly about where to purchase these items of clothing and the cost.
Kijini Choir
Full grey school uniform:
Boys – grey shirt, black shorts, grey socks and black shoes.
Girls – grey checked dress or grey checked shirt with the black culottes, gold socks and black shoes.
Junior and Senior Band, String Orchestra, Junior, Senior and Boys’ Choirs, Recorder and Percussion Ensemble
Full music uniform:
Boys – black long pants, white long sleeved shirt, black shoes and grey socks.
Girls – long sleeved white shirt, black culottes, black tights, black shoes.
OPEN REHEARSALS
Week 2 – Senior Choir – before school, Thursday
Week 3 – Junior choir – lunch time, Thursday
Week 4 – Kijini Choir - lunch time, Monday
Week 5 – Strings Orchestra – before school, Wednesday
Week 6 – Senior Band – before school, Tuesday
Week 7 – Junior Band Year 5, after school Monday
Week 8 – Junior Band Year 4, before school Monday
APOLOGY
We wish to apologise to any families who were affected by Mr Arnow’s absence on Monday 27 April. In particular the families of
students in the Junior Band and Senior Band.
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SCHOOL and COMMUNITY NEWS
This week …
Diary Dates and Meetings
Payments
School Activities
P&C News
Community News
DIARY DATES AND MEETINGS
Wednesday 29 April—Submit enrolment applications
Wednesday 29 April—Music Sub-Committee Meeting
Tuesday 5 May—Mathletics Workshop, 5:30-6:30pm, Library
Sunday 10 May—Mothers' Day
Wednesday 13 May—Year 4 Living History
Tuesday 19 May—Autumn Music Concert
Monday 25 May—Choral Fanfare
2016 ENROLMENTS
Tuesday 28 April—Out of Catchment Sign On Day, 9:00am, McCahon Hall
Wednesday 29 April—Enrolment Day
Wednesday 10 June—Open Day, 9:15am-11:00am
TBA—2016 Prep Orientation Day
For future events please visit the School Events Calendar
PAYMENTS
Wednesday 6 May $15.00 -Year 4 Living History
When making online payments to the school please include the Invoice Number as your
payment reference. Failure to include a valid reference number can often mean that
payment isn’t assigned to your child’s account.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
SCHOOL BANKING
Karyn Milne, School Banking Coordinator, [email protected] or 0407 114 181
Thank you to Linda Thomson, Konio Kepui, Nicole Wilson, Jodie Foster and Yiping Fan
for a job well done last Wednesday. I still need more helpers this term so if you can
spare a Wednesday morning from 9am usually for an hour, I would really appreciate it.
This term sees the Invisible Ink Martian Pen and the Intergalactic Rocket released. Along
with these items we still have some previous year’s rewards available for children to
order. These items are: scented pencils, blue Wallets, shark Key ring, knuckles Game,
sea streamers, headphones, projector Cup, and swim bag. We no longer have reward
cards for these above items, however, we will happily accept a note with child’s name,
class and student ID along with the item requested.
Every student who makes 25 or more School Banking deposits during 2015 will
automatically go into the draw to win a trip to California’s Disneyland for up to two
adults and two children. The Grand Prize includes …
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A MESSAGE FROM BRISBANE CITY
COUNCIL RESCHOOL PARKING
It is Brisbane City Council’s
intention to maintain a presence
and enforce parking regulations
within school zones during the
2015 school year. Parking spaces
during pick-up and set-down times
are at a premium—subsequently,
competition for these spaces can
lead to poor driver behaviour and
potentially dangerous parking
practices.
The primary purpose for parking
enforcement around schools is to
ensure child safety. While it is
certainly not Council’s intention to
make parking near school an
overly onerous task, regulating
parking activities is necessary to
promote safe driving practices
during pick-up and drop-off times.
Council officers will be attending
school zones to ensure safe
parking practices. Officers engage
with drivers where it is safe to do
so and advise of the risks
associated with illegal parking.
Officers may issue parking fines in
cases where illegal parking
practices are observed.
Please visit the Council’s website
to read about parking legally in
Brisbane to avoid unnecessary
parking fines.
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
Return economy airfares to Los Angeles, California from Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane. In the event that the winner
resides outside of these cities, return domestic airfares will also be provided.

Five nights accommodation at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

Return private airport-to-hotel transfers

A three-day Theme Park Hopper ticket (includes same day admission to both Disneyland Park and California Adventure
Park)

A Disney Family Breakfast Dining Experience

AUD$2,000 spending money.
What an incentive for students to keep on banking!
HELPING HANDS
Onsite on 0458 038 769 or Central office on 07 5438 9549 or visit www.helpinghandsnetwork.com.au
We are back again for another term, now the children are definitely settled and getting into the swing of things.
We had such a great and fun vacation care with so many activities and fun experiences for all the children to
participate in. Amongst all the fun children brought up throughout the holidays how important our environment
is, some children even mentioned they could see lots of rubbish around the school, so part of the program that
we incorporated in was a weekly rubbish pick up. A group of children on both weeks walked around the whole
school looking for rubbish that needed to be in the bin or things that we could recycle to put in our recycle bin.
From this we are beginning to look at sustainability in the service and have started a recycle bin for scrap paper boxes that we
can later use in art activities. Remember always think green, we are.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
Alex Immer, [email protected]
Scholastic Book Club – Issue 3 Due Date 6 May
This week a brochure will come home with your child from the Scholastic Book Club; the due date for return is on the front of the
brochure. Scholastic has been making some minor changes over the Term 1 holidays. The order form can be found now in the
middle of the combined brochure. Also to note is that the Extra brochure attached to the appropriate year level brochure is now
no longer identical across the year level brochures. Ordering is completely optional but should you wish to order from this
brochure please note the payment and ordering options as follows:
1.
Online parent ordering and payment: Coorparoo State School has opted into Scholastic’s Linked Online Ordering and
Payment System (LOOP). It is very much encouraged that you use this option only if paying by Credit Card rather than just
phoning through your credit card. Go to www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP
If you use LOOP you do not have to return any paperwork to the school, you receive email confirmation of order and the Book
Club receive notice of the order, your child’s name and class so it can be easily delivered via the Book Club when the books arrive.
It also is a great time saver for the volunteers who run the Book Club so will be much appreciated.
2.
Payment by Cash or Cheque: Please manually complete the order form clearly stating child’s name and class and ensure
correct cash is included or write a cheque payable to Scholastic Australia, then place order and payment in envelope
clearly labelled “Scholastic Book Club” and give to the office by the due date listed above.
What is Scholastic Book Club?
Scholastic Book Club is a program run by volunteer parents/carers at the school. Scholastic Book Club provides not only access
for the CSS community to age appropriate reading books but also provides $ rewards to the classroom teachers to enable them
(or combine $ rewards with their peers) to purchase educational resources for classrooms from Scholastic Australia. In 2014,
teachers combined rewards were over $3,000. (20% of each individual order is converted to $ rewards for your teacher).
There will be eight issues distributed during the year and again, it is optional to order.
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All deliveries are sent to the school and distributed to your child. Should you wish for your child not to receive the order a quick
email to [email protected] just advising of this and we can hold the order for parent collection. Note a cut-off date
does apply for orders via the Book Club (including the LOOP online ordering system).
We welcome anyone who would like to assist with date stamping and collating or distribution of Book Club during the year. If
you are interested in volunteering or have any questions please contact me on [email protected].
P&C
Contact the P&C - [email protected]
P&C NEWS
WHAT IS THE P&C?
We are a forum where you can join in a conversation about what’s happening at school. The Principal discusses what’s
happening “on the ground”, there are updates from the sub-committees (Music Sub-Committee, Swim Club). Occasionally we
have “guest speakers” such as the Principal from Coorparoo Secondary College, members of parliament or teachers from the
school. There are opportunities to just listen, provide your perspective, ask questions, and volunteer to help or just meet likeminded people.
Who is the P&C Executive? Bec, Suzie, Kelly, Megan, Tony, Amy, Lisa, Rebecca are the 2015 P&C Executive. We are mums and
dad from Coorparoo. Most of us have been at CSS for a few years now but we love meeting new faces. For the next eight weeks
we will introduce one of us individually – hopefully by the end of Term 2 we will get to meet you!
The next meeting is Wednesday 20 May at 7pm in the Library. All are welcome and we’d love to see you there!
SPELL-A-THON
There is still time to fundraise for Spell-a-thon and qualify for a prize!
Spell-a-thon envelopes are due back at the end of next week (8 May) and online fundraising will close by 11 May. Don’t forget to
mark your prize selection if you qualify for an incentive prize by raising over $35.
To have their name entered in the Major Prize draw (iPad mini or Kindle Paperwhite) students must raise $150 or more. So if
you’re close - contact a few more sponsors and see whether you can reach that goal!
Please contact us if you have any questions at: [email protected]
TRIVIA NIGHT
The new date for the Trivia Night has been set! Clear the calendar for Saturday 30 May at 7pm. Registrations are open for
tables of 8-10 however if you don’t have the numbers we provide a table match-making service too! Cost is now $15 with BYO
food and drinks. It will be a night of Trivia, Games, Prizes and old fashioned fun.
SCLO
Leisa Whybird, SCLO and Uniform Shop - 3324 0053 or [email protected]
ANZAC DAY FLOWERS – THANK YOU
On Thursday last week we were overwhelmed by the generosity of our school community. Thank those families who dropped off
beautiful flowers and greenery. Thank you to the people who worked to create our stunning floral bouquets for our student
representatives to present during our Anzac Day ceremony.
Shannon King, Gina Eustance, Clarissa Gallacher, Amy Nolan, Renae King, Kelly Bailey, Mary-ann Huth, Rachel Vickers, Sharm
Aboosally, Andrea Johnson and Nafisa Ali all did an amazing job.
MOTHER’S DAY STALL - THURSDAY 7 MAY
Mums (and Grandmas) hold a special place in our hearts – and Mother’s Day is the perfect time to tell them how much we love
them and how much we appreciate all the things they do for us.
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The P&C is once again running a Mother’s Day Stall and we have organised some lovely gifts. Gifts will range in price from $1 to
$6. The Gift Guide is included at the end of the Newsletter. Print this off so your child/ren can look at the gifts available. This is to
help siblings decide what to buy so they don’t accidently purchase the same gift. Mums may also like to give some ‘hints’ as well.
We still need lots of volunteers to lend a hand with the stall on Thursday 7 May. We are looking for helpers from 9am to 10.30am
or 11am to 12.30pm. Please email Leisa if you are available [email protected].
We will also need plastic bags for the stall. If you have spare plastic shopping bags please drop them at the Uniform Shop. Thank
you.
MUSIC PERFORMANCE SHIRTS
Music performance shirts and stockings are now available via an order system online on www.flexischools.com.au. Orders close
on Friday 1 May. Any families requiring either the white performance shirt or the black stockings are required to order these
online. Items will be delivered on or before Thursday 14 May. Please note that students will require these items for the Winter
Music Concert on Tuesday 19 May.
TRAVEL AND TRAFFIC WORKING PARTY
We are looking for volunteers willing to help with Stop Drop and Go in Term 2. If you are interested in finding out more please
email the traffic working group on [email protected].
GRANTS
The next Grants meeting will be Thursday 30 April at 9-10am in the school staff room. All are welcome to attend. If you have
any questions please contact Amy at [email protected].
IT'S A CARNIVAL YEAR!
Date Saver: The 2015 Coorparoo Carnival will be held on Sunday 18 October.
My name is Alex Immer and I am the 2015 Carnival Convenor. For those who don't know me I have been a parent at the school
since the beginning of 2010 and have a son in Year 5 and daughter in Year 3. I do a lot of different things at the school but the
main ones include Scholastic Book Club Co-ordinator, Book Packs and Parent Rep duties. The Carnival is a fantastic fundraiser for
our school and in past years the money raised has been put to good use by the P&C in collaboration with the Schools leadership
team eg, the 2013 Carnival raised money to go towards the amazing CSS Innovation Centre. Support from the CSS community has
always been strong with our families and local businesses coming together to make the day a success. Participating in the
Carnival process is also a great way to get to know your CSS community.
Anyone interested in a role or have ideas for the 2015 Coorparoo Carnival is invited to attend either of the meetings being held
this week: Thursday 30 April 7.30 pm School Library or Friday 1 May 9.15am Music Room or you are welcome to email me at
[email protected] any time.
TRAMSTOP 26
Kate, Station Master, TramStop 26 [email protected]
MENU ITEM OF THE WEEK
As the temperature drops, why not warm up with our new Muzza’s beef pie lunch packs. We have a choice of one regular-sized
pie and steamed mini corn cob ($6.00) or two mini pies and corn ($5.00). Muzza’s is a local business and their beef pies are made
on-site using premium lean mince. Their pies are free from additives, preservatives, colourings and MSG.
AUTUMN MENU COMPETITION WINNER
Congratulations to Sabrina Graham of 1M for her winning autumn menu entry: Zucchini Soup with Bread Roll. Her entry came
complete with recipe and a beautiful illustration. Sabrina wins a $10 TramStop26 voucher.
PRICE CHANGES
You may have noticed some price changes on the TramStop 26 menu. Fortunately only a small number of items have increased in
price and we’re pleased that we’ve been able to reduce the price on other items. This follows an analysis of all our costs. We still
make the majority of our food on-site with fresh ingredients to ensure we continue to provide a healthy, tasty and affordable
food service to the school.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
TOUCH SKILLS AND GAMES FOR PLAYERS IN THE 5-10 AGE GROUP
This week, we will commence skills sessions for girls and boys who are newcomers to Touch and boys who missed out on playing
9s in season 1, 2005 because of lack of opposition. The sessions will also be open to graduates of Tiny Touchies run by BMTA.
The sessions will be held from 4.45 pm to 5.50 pm on Thursdays from 30 April until early June 2015. You will recall that I offered
three different times. The one selected was the clear favourite. Unfortunately, it is not everyone’s first preference. I apologise
for that.
BMTA has agreed to make a field available at Whites Hill Touch complex each week. I will take the sessions with assistance from
others. The sessions will be free.
We will teach the basic skills of Touch. The intention is to finish with a game at the end of each session. We will place all
participants in Southern Storm teams next season if they wish to play. Girls will start in early August and boys will start in early
September.
If anyone wishes to play with another club, he or she is still welcome at the skills sessions.
If your children and their friends wish to participate, please meet me on field seven at 4.45 pm on Thursday. Please make sure
each child brings a water bottle.
Please let me know whether or not your child will be participating. If they are unable to participate because of conflicts with
other activities, but would like to be placed in a team next season, let me know so that I can help.
Southern Storm is Brisbane’s largest Touch club. It is more than double the size of the next biggest club. The club was founded
under another name in 1974. It enters teams in BMTA competitions at Whites Hill. Southern Storm caters for male and female
Touch players from 7 years and under to Premier grade men and women.
If you have any queries, call me on 0412045455. Ken Willett, Director of Juniors, Southern Storm Touch Club Inc.
HOLLAND PARK STATE HIGH SCHOOL
 See our highly effective smaller school culture;
 Hear about our outstanding OP achievement and
vocational opportunities;
 Visit classrooms to see Triple E (Excellence,
Enrichment, Extension) in action
Our Open Morning Tours for May are: Tuesday 5 May 2015 at 9.15am followed by morning tea
with the Principal
 Friday 22 May 2015 at 9.15am followed by morning tea
with the Principal
www.hollparkshs.eq.edu.au
Telephone: 3347 0111
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