Principal’s Pen

Principal’s Pen Canungra Show The Canungra Show is coming up and it is a great opportunity for students to showcase their talents to the wider community. The senior band and the choir will be performing to share their talents. Classes have been working on art pieces to display in the pavilion. Over that last few weeks some lovely volunteers

have been working with grade 5 and 6 classes on cake decorating and card making to encourage students to enter as individuals. On parade I encouraged students to enter individually. You can collect a Show Schedule from local businesses. I have organised for students to be able to submit entries either in the pavilion- Juvenile Section or the Juvenile Fine Arts Section at school on Friday 24th August, before school at the office. Students will simply need to bring in their entry forms, entry fees and entries. I have included in the electronic copy of today’s newsletter these sections of the show schedule. I hope this increases entries from our students so that the community can see the talented students we have. Smart School Subsidy I am thrilled to announce that we have been successful in an application for a grant from the Smart School Subsidy Scheme to replace the early year’s playground at the front of the school. The scheme will contribute over $50 000 to the project, the school and P&C will contribute up to $30 000 and donations in kind from the Green Team and local businesses will contribute to landscaping. This will all be completed this financial year and our school will look wonderful and the children will have a great new playground to play and grow their muscles, coordination and imagination. The playground will be colour schemed to match the natural environment and the ethos of our school. The P&C are working hard on planning the Canungra Country Fair that will raise the funds to contribute towards this and your support of them will be realised in a playground for the children. LOTE Speaking Competition On Sunday 6 students represented Canungra State School at the LOTE speaking competition at Griffith University. Thank you Ruby, Amity, Max, Jessica, Mia and Sarah for proudly representing our school to such a high standard. A special congratulations to Jessica 3rd (6M), Max (6M) Highly Commended, Ruby (5O) Highly Commended and Sarah (4F) Highly Commended. We are very proud of their efforts. Yours in education, Kylie Todhunter

Ph: 5541 6111

Fax : 5541 6100

Student Absence Line: 5541 6166

Email: canungra@canungrass.eq.edu.au

16th August, 2017

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DEPUTY’S DEN School Photos Our school photos this year will be taking place next Thursday 24th August. Envelopes and specific details have gone home today. We will be using the same company as last year – Queensland School Photography. Please read the information on the note carefully as it is important that you follow the

processes. A few points to make note of –

All envelopes will be handed directly to the photographers on the day – your child will bring their envelope to the hall as soon as they arrive to school. They will then place it in their class’s box that will be provided.

Family photos (Canungra students only) will be taken in the hall between 8.00 and 8.30. If you wish to order a family photo these may be picked up from the office. Please bring the envelope with your children on the morning.

Special Group envelopes may be picked up from the Office next week

You may pay by cash ( correct amount only), cheque, credit card or online

Please ensure your child/children is wearing correct school uniform on the day

Yr 6 students will require their regular school shirt and their Senior shirt Cindi Dare Deputy Principal

Sport Report Interschool Sport - Junior Touch Football The Junior Touch Football team is now FULL. An overwhelming number of junior students nominated for Touch Football (60 students) so we took the first 36 students who bought back their note and money. Students were informed when they got their note that this was the fairest way we could do it. Their classroom teachers also reminded them until the team was full. All of the students that have missed out are already on a list for term 1 next year to receive their 1st preference. Usually I can give students who miss out on their 1st preference the option to select the other sport on offer but this term all sports being played were at maximum nomination numbers. Junior T Ball and Senior Softball, Touch Football and Rugby League (tackle) All of the students who nominated these sports have up until the 22nd August to get back their note and money. Yours in Sport Leandra Thomson

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Kody (6M) for always behaving in a mature and responsible manner

and putting his best effort into his work. Well done.

Flavia (1C) for being a friendly, polite and respectful student who

always puts in her best effort. Well done Flavia!

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Canungra State School

Bringing Science, History and Geography to Life Canungra State School is seeking input from the local community to help us include exciting learning opportunities in Science, History and Geography. A detailed overview of the topics to be covered throughout the year can be found in this week’s newsletter. If you have some ideas on how we can include the wider community into our history, geography or science lessons please contact:

Kylie Todhunter Principal

Canungra State School Email: ktodh1@eq.edu.au

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Warm regards Vicky Painter - Literacy Coach/ Curriculum Co-ordinator

CLASS AWARDS:

Saje (3C) for fantastic reading comprehension. Kaylia (6M) for consistent effort and excellent behaviour. Well done. Charlie, Jessica, Sharnee & Lucy (6M) for doing a fantastic job distributing lost property! Daniel (4F) for wonderful contributions to class discussions. Olivia (Prep T) for always writing interesting sentences in her writing journal. Abbigail (Prep MW) for being helpful and showing initiative in class.

Callum (4R) for a huge effort to participate and contribute maturely during daily activities. Vincent (2J) for always helping others and doing his best. Charli (2J) for her beautiful handwriting in English. Levi (2H) for remaining focused during class and working diligently. Iolama (2H) for fantastic effort in writing lessons. Well done! Jorgia (3Z) for being a kind and courteous friend and trying her best. Harry (1N) for working hard to improve his spelling. Well done Harry! MacKenzie (1B) for working hard in her reading group. Lily (6G) for a great attitude and work ethic. Carli (6G) for greater focus in math groups. Well done! Jayden (2H) for fantastic effort in improving his reading skills. 2H for wonderful behaviour on our excursion to Fleay’s. Jayden (2J) for his growing enthusiasm in reading. Josiah (Prep T) for his excellent attitude towards school and learning. Belinda (Prep MW) for her excellent focus and determination during guided reading. Chloe (1N) for her fantastic written retell of the Greedy Goat. Well done Chloe! Matilda (1B) for being a well organised and polite class member. Reece (4R) & Kyle (6G) for road crew – CSS Yr 6 band. 2J for their excellent behaviour at our excursion last week. Charlie (6M) for consistent effort and producing high quality work! Dylan (5O) for being safe, respectful & responsible. Bella (6G) for a consistent effort to improve results. Roberta (6G) for a positive attitude and excellent work ethic. Well done! Miss Bernie for your great help during camp! 5M for a great camp! Lucy (4R) for giving 100% effort in all that you do. PARADE AWARD: 8/8 – 2H 15/8 – 6G Playground Awards – Summer (Prep MW) for being a caring friend on the prep playground. Mason (Prep T) for reminding others of the rules. Nicholas (Prep T) for co-operative play, following directions, caring four school and being helpful and caring. Reading Eggs – Melissa(1B) Chloe(Prep MW) Reading Eggspress – Taylor(2J) Evie (3Z ) Mathletics – Amy (4R) Aiden (4R) Mathseeds- Rose (Prep MW ) Davi (1B) Camp Australia Award – Camp Champ! Reece (4R) for listening, acting responsibly and being a great leader.

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NUDE FOOD AWARDS This week’s NUDE FOOD Awards were given to the following students. NUDE FOOD AWARDS

Trey (Prep T) Nicholas (Prep T) Olivia (Prep T) Madelyn (Prep T) Sara (Prep T) Mitchell (3C) Michala (3C) Lachlan (3Z) Liberty (3C) Amelia (3C) Saje (3C) Sarah (4F) Amy (4R) Keeley (4F) Brannigan (4R) Lily (4F) Davey (2H) Liam (3Z)

We have been working on a piece of artwork over the last few weeks and to display in the library for book week. Rhyme time will be on again this Friday. Playgroup operates every Friday from 9-10am in the school hall. Everybody welcome. Donna Morgan

Library News!

Next week is book week. Each class will

make a piece of art work to go with one

of the books that will be displayed in our

library. Please feel free to come in and

have a look.

Reading Superheros –

Emily (6G )

Maddison (6G)

Remember: “Kids who read succeed”

Donna Morgan

PAYMENT DAYS

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

MORNINGS ONLY

8 – 11AM

PAY BY EFPTOS,

INTERENT OR CASH

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Canungra Show and Canungra Rodeo - Volunteers Needed!

The Canungra Show is on Saturday 26th August and the Canungra Rodeo (which was due to be held on 8th July) had to be postponed until Sunday 27th August. These events are organised and run by a small group of volunteers. With both events on the one weekend, we are very short of volunteers. If you are able to spare even a couple of hours of your time to help on the gate, taking entries for horse events, assisting with the set up of entertainment and showjumping etc or running drinks to volunteers located at Canungra Showground and Moriarty Park please contact the Secretary on 0403278556 or email canungrashowsociety@gmail.com. Volunteers receive free entry to the event (on the day you volunteer) but you need to put your name on the roster beforehand. Entry to the events:

Canungra Show Canungra Rodeo Two Day Pass Adult $15 $20 $30 Child/Aged Pensioner $5 $5 $10 Family (2 adults, 3 children) $35 $45 $65 Discounted Show tickets and two day passes are available from www.ticketebo.com.au/canshow and discounted rodeo tickets are available from www.ticketebo.com.au/canrodeo. Keer Moriarty, Editor The Canungra Times Ph: 07 5543 5532 news@canungratimes.com.au

Tuesday 15th August

Wednesday 16th August - District Athletics

Thursday 24th August - School Photo’s (CHANGE OF DATE)

Saturday 26th August - Canungra Show open 8am

Sunday 27th August - Canungra Rodeo open 9am

Friday 1st September - Interschool Sports

Friday 8th September - Under Sea Disco 5-7pm

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