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The School Report

Newsletter of Fernvale State School

1605 Brisbane Valley Highway Fernvale Q 4306

www.fernvaless.eq.edu.au PH 54271333 Fax 54271300 Absence 54271360

Issue No: 20 18 June 2018

Dates to Remember

2018

June September 18 P&C Meeting 3-5 Rise Music Camp 19 9-12yrs half Sports Day 17 P&C Meeting 20 Somerville House Autumn Invitational Chess 21 Last day Term 3 21 P-6 Sports Day 29 Last day Term 2 October

8 First day Term 4 July 15 P&C Meeting 16 First day Term 3 16-19 Yr4 Camp 16 P&C Meeting November August 19 P&C Meeting 6-10 Yr6 Camp 8-10 Yr5 Camp1 December

13 EKKA Holiday 14 Last Day Term 4

14 ICAS Mathematics

20-22 Yr5 Camp2

20 P&C Meeting 28-30 Yr5 Camp3 30 Brisbane South Chess Final – Stretton College

Further school date claimers will be added once finalised. Dates are subject to change.

From the Principal

This week will see much happening within our school community. Somerset Region Reader’s Cup Final Last Friday our school proudly hosted the Somerset Region Reader’s Cup Final. Our team of five had worked hard all Semester to earn their position in the Regional Final. Congratulations is extended to our super team of Zayne, Celia, Max, Madison and Callum who were awarded third position in the final. Well done Fernvale State School! Check out the News story and photo on our school website. P&C Meeting The final general P&C Meeting of the semester will be held tonight (Monday 18 June) from 7:30pm in the Administration block. All are welcome to attend.

From the Principal Sports Day As previously stated in last week’s newsletter our main Sports Day is this Thursday for Prep to Year 6 students. The 9-12 year students will also participate in many rotations on Tuesday. I encourage all families to attend if possible to cheer on the students. An overview of this week’s program is as below as a guide for you. Times are only approximate and can vary. Overview for Tuesday 19 June (9-12yrs only) 9am Start – 800M

Rotation 1 – 2009 High Jump, 2008 Shot Put, 2007 Discus, 2006 Long

Jump

11:00am Morning Tea

Rotation 2 - 2008 High Jump, 2007 Shot Put, 2006 Discus, 2009 Long

Jump

Rotation 3 – 2007 High Jump, 2006 Shot Put, 2009 Discus, 2008 Long

Jump

1:30-2:00 Lunch 2:00pm 200m Heats Overview for Thursday 21 June (All students) 8:45am Start – March Past

200m Finals

Rotation 4 – 2006 High Jump, 2009 Shot Put, 2008 Discus, 2007 Long Jump

9-12 Years

Sprint heats

Sprint finals

Relays

Ball Games

Presentations in Hall 5-8 Years

March past

Watch 200m Finals

Sprint heats and finals

Ball Games Rotations

Relays

Presentations in Hall

From the Principal Staffing A number of Fernvale Staff will be taking Long Service Leave in the near future. Mrs Bronwyn Trezise will be on leave from 21-29 June and her replacement will be Mr Michael Wells. Mr Coman and Mr Parker will also be on Long Service Leave for the duration of Semester Two. Replacement staff for Mr Coman and Mr Parker will be finalised before the end of term. End of Term Behaviour Rewards Next week all Year One to Year Six students that have remained on Gold level or above will be rewarded with their reward activity. Each Year level will hold these activities at different times during the week. Congratulations to all students that have achieved this and thus maintaining the Fernvale Way. Students not on a Gold level as a minimum will not receive a reward and will not be attending this session. Attendance Rewards As per last Term, all individual students across the school that have attended on a daily basis for Term Two at 95% or better will receive a Pancake Breakfast early next Term. Attendance for Term Two will be checked after the completion of the last day of Term (29 June) and all eligible individual students will be finalised over the holiday period.

Kind Regards David

From the Deputy Principal

What a wonderful week at Fernvale! It has been a pleasure to be reading our students’ Academic Report cards. These reports will be coming home on Wednesday 27 June. It is such a joy to read the ways that teachers are catering for our student’s individual needs. As we know all children develop and progress at individual rates and reporting provides a snapshot of where you child is now. Each child enrolled at Fernvale is on their own individual learning journey. They will need different things at different times. Our teachers work hard to ensure they are meeting the needs of individual children and respecting the confidentiality of the children and families in their care. Looking in it may not always look equal but it is always equitable. I do love the following picture as it clearly illustrates that the ‘one size fits all’ model does not allow everyone access to the game.

From the Deputy Principal

At Fernvale the wellbeing and success of all our students is at the core of everything we do! This week in learning our lovely Prep S have been scientists! We have been investigating the types of materials that different objects are made out of and testing the water resistance of each material.

Just a reminder that enrolments for Prep 2019 are open. Enrolment Packages are available at the Office along with a list of date claimers for our events across semester 2. Is my child eligible? Follow the hyperlink to : Education Queensland information Fernvale State School is an Enrolment Managed School FSS Catchment Map

From the Deputy Principal I am very excited about Sports Day and I look forward to seeing you all there. Kylie Term 3 Arts Council What: Sean Choolburra

When: Tuesday 24 July

Cost: $5

Other School Matters

Brisbane West Interschool Chess Round 2 Fernvale’s leading team of the day, the Royals, being Lachlun Ash, Lucas Wilkie, Benjamin Parker and Jackson Richards, finished third in last Tuesday’s Interschool Tournament at Jindalee. Lucas, 5 wins and Lachlun, 4.5 wins were the recipients of merit awards. Benjamin and Jackson each scored 4 wins from the 7 rounds. Other players to achieve 50% or better were, Cailtin Murphy (year 3) and Declan Cook with 4 wins apiece, and Samantha Burstall with 3.5 wins. The Fernvale Bishops finished ninth out of the twenty-one competing teams. The host school, Jindalee State School won the event and will now compete in the Brisbane South Premier Division in term 3. The children would like to thank the mums, dads and grandparents who transported them to and from the event. Readers Cup The Fernvale team of Madison Schulz, Celia Schmidt, Zayne Gardiner, Callum Vesper and Max Waters contested the Somerset/Lockyer Region Readers Cup last Friday in the Fernvale State School Hall. Thirteen teams competed and the Fernvale team finished third. The event was won by Tarampa State School who now compete in the State Final in Brisbane later in the year.

School Banking Due to Sports Day there is NO School banking this week

Secret Scratch Pad is no longer available for redemption. Items available for redemption including items from last year are:

Colour Change Markers

Epic Earphones

Glow Light

Pencil Tech Case

Smiley Emoji Keyring

Sparkle Glitter Pens

Tablet Case

Twister Power Handball

Volt Handball

Other School Matters Interschool Sport

Soccer - Senior A – Fernvale 0 V Mt Crosby 2 (Semi Final)

Junior B - Fernvale 1 V St Josephs 0 (Grand Final)

Netball - Senior A – Fernvale 19 V St Mary’s 15 Junior A – Fernvale 19 V St Mary’s 9 Senior D – Fernvale 3 V Silkstone 7 Junior C – Fernvale 2 V Sacred Heart 3

Friends of Wakakirri Well we are heading into the home stretch. The cast has been working hard and the performance is really coming together. Tuesday’s lunchtime rehearsal this week will have to be moved to Wednesday lunchtime to fit in with Sports Day but Thursday afternoon will go ahead as normal. URGENT REMINDER about tickets. We have to send our school ticket order in to the Logan Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 20th June, this week, so if you haven’t yet purchased your tickets and would like to come along please put your order in by Tuesday afternoon. We can’t accept any late orders because once it goes in it is out of our hands. WORKING BEE – Our next working bee will be next Sunday 24th June in E Block from 10am. We will be looking to get our sets, props and costumes finalised or at least well underway so the cast can start using them in rehearsals. Any help is appreciated and it is a great way to share the Wakakirri experience with your kids. Costume lists will be coming out this week also. Can you please check through the list and let us know what you have or haven’t got so we can start searching and sourcing pieces. Regards The Wakakirri Team. Fundraiser 2 - 2018 Tickets cost $2 each, 3 for $5 or 10 for $10, and can be purchased at 2nd break (1:30pm) from the school leaders in the undercover area, or from the office.

Other School Matters Tuckshop Normal Tuckshop menu will not be available this Thursday 21st June , Sports Day Menu available only.

Community Notices

Inclusive Education Workshop – Positive Behaviour for Learning :

Meaningful Home/School Engagement

Wednesday 27th

June, 2018

9.30m – 12.30pm

Brisbane Event - Woolloongabba

Community Resource Unit Ltd

Presented by Dr Lisa Bridle

Guest Presenter Dr Shiralee Poed

Cost: $30 (Includes morning tea)

About the Workshop:

Have you heard of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L)?

Has your child’s school mentioned a Positive Behaviour Plan?

“Behaviour” is a focus of discussion for many parents and educators, and can be a source of considerable

angst and concern. Where behaviour is not well understood and students do not receive appropriate

support, it can undermine student engagement in learning. To achieve successful inclusion, it is critical

that families and schools achieve productive conversations towards approaches which support rather than

punish or exclude.

In this presentation, we will discuss the ways schools use PB4L to support student behaviour,

engagement, and learning. Suggestions for how schools and families could meaningfully engage will

also be discussed. This presentation is appropriate for parents who have their child enrolled, or soon to

enrol, in a Government, Catholic or Independent school.

About the Presenter:

Dr Shiralee Poed is a Senior Lecturer at the Melbourne Graduate School of

Education, at the University of Melbourne.

For almost 30 years, Shiralee has worked as a teacher in Australian state, Catholic

and independent primary, secondary and special schools, as well as in various senior

educational roles. Prior to commencing at the University of Melbourne in 2011,

Shiralee was a lecturer in the School of Education and Professional Studies at

Griffith University, Queensland.

Shiralee's research interests include disability discrimination in education, reducing

the use of restrictive interventions, and using Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports with

fidelity. She is also a member of the Academic Advisory Panel of All Means All Australian Alliance for

Inclusive Education.

Who Should Attend?

This event is being offered for families of students with disability

Event Information

Date: Wednesday 27

th June 2018

Time: 9.30am – 12.3pm, registration from 8.45am

Venue: Autism Hub & Reading Centre, 141 Merton Road, Woolloongabba

Cost: $30 (this includes morning tea)

RSVP: Monday 18

th June 2018

Register via: http://cru.org.au/events/

Contact Community Resource Unit Ltd.

Phone: 07 3844 2211

Email: cru@cru.org.au

Website: http://cru.org.au

Address: Level 2, 43 Peel Street. South Brisbane. Queensland.

To view CRU's cancellation policy please visit this link - http://cru.org.au/about/policies/#cancellation