I wish everyone a very restful and safe holiday. I am sure everyone will enjoy having a break over the next two weeks. Teachers will be busy planning and preparing for the next term but I am sure they will also enjoy the change of pace.

Creative Generation

The Creative Generation will be in Brisbane for the first week of Term 3. I wish them all the very best and I am disappointed that I won’t be able to see the live stage performance. I will make sure that I watch it on television though. The team has been busy fundraising for the event with coffee stalls, sausage sizzles, meat trays and numbers board. Awesome effort. Thank you also to the local residents, businesses and community groups who very generously donated to ensure that Theodore students are able to participate in this event of a lifetime.

Thank you to the following sponsors:

• Theodore Medical Centre • Sharyn Holmes • Lorna Goodland • St George Anglican Ladies Guild • Aries Resources • Theodore Craft Group • Theodore State School Student Council • Theodore State School Parents and Citizens • Colin Boyce MP-Member for Callide • Anglo American • Theodore Lions Club

Solar Panels

This week our school is having one hundred and twenty solar panels fitted to the roof of C Block. The school gained grant funding through the Department for this project. It certainly should help lower the power bill.

School Uniforms

There is a clearly defined dress code for all students at Theodore State School, which has been developed by the Parents and Citizens Association through consultation with parents and students. The school uniform policy is fully endorsed by the P&C. For safety and to help promote a positive school image and identity, students are required to wear full school uniform at all times. On enrolment, every student and parent will sign a commitment to adhere to our dress code.

Students are required to be clean and well groomed at all times and present a positive and proud image of Theodore State School.

Please note: Secondary school polo shirt is available to purchase from the school office. All other school uniform items can be purchased from Holmes Enterprises.

No: 10 -Week 10 Term 2

Wednesday 23rd June 2021

DAY UNIFORM

Shirt – Polo shirt

Plain maroon with blue trim. The shirt is identified with Theodore State School printed on the collar of the shirt.

Shorts/Skirt – plain maroon only

Shorts above the knee

Blue or black denim or skinny jeans are not acceptable

Jacket

School jacket with school emblem (can be purchased through the School Office)

Plain maroon jumper – no motifs

Shoes/Socks

Shoes must give protective cover for the feet covering all of the foot and enclosing the heel. It must be noted that students with open footwear will be sent home due to Workplace, Health and Safety requirements.

Black leather shoes or joggers are acceptable

White socks

Hats

All students are expected to have headwear in the form of a wide brimmed hat appropriate to the activity they are engaged in. Caps are not permitted.

For boys and girls, a broad brimmed hat, legionnaire or bucket hat must be worn for all outside activities. Preferred colour is maroon.

The basic policy of “No Hat, No Play” applies where play activities are in the sun.

Accessories

Accessories worn by a student must comply with the important consideration of safety. Accessories are not to be obvious and draw undue attention to the wearer. Students are expected to present themselves in a well-groomed appearance, which is suited to an educational institution.

A student may wear:

A wrist watch

Stud earrings or sleepers

One flat ring

Hair clips/band (to hold hair in place)

Note: Accessory items not listed above must be removed. An exception to the items above must be negotiated with the Head of Department.

Hairstyle

Hair will be neat and well-kept at all times. It is mandatory for hair to be secured during Technology, Science and Home Economics classes.

Makeup

Make-up will not be excessive and not draw undue attention. No heavy eye-shadow, eyeliner or mascara. Foundation may be used.

Excursions

Full school uniform, including hat, unless otherwise advised.

Representative Sports

Individual sports may require particular clothing for game play, (e.g. rugby league Guernsey). Specific requirements need to be obtained from the Health and Physical Education teacher. Shirts from Rockhampton and Capricornia Sports etc. are not part of the School dress code.

House Colours

When the house colours are worn, students are expected to wear: -

CASTLE RED Polo Shirts

DAWSON BLUE Polo Shirts

NON UNIFORM DAYS

For time to time, permission is granted by the Principal for a free dress day, usually to raise funds for a good cause. On these occasions, students are required to follow the school dress code, and covered footwear must be worn.

Reports

Student reports to be emailed home this week. Please ensure the school has the correct email address on file.

School Watch

Please report any unusual activity at the school over the holidays.

YEAR 6 ADVERTISING UNIT

During English this term Year 6 have completed an Advertising Unit with their focus being

on the Theodore Trail Ride. Over the next 3 months, leading up to the trail ride, their

completed advertisements are being published in the school newsletter as well as being

displayed around Theodore.

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

Age Champions

Year 3 Born 2013 Tessa Brunton Sonny Lancaster 2012 Indiah Goodland Charlie McLean 2011 Ruby Brunton Archer McClelland 2010 Ella Domin Warick Dale 2009 Summer Church Aaron Tucker 2008 Jacinta Gray Noah Cluff 2007 Emily Tucker Damon Fuller 2006 Mason Hotz 2005 Taylor Cluff Brian Jones House Winner - Castle

Records Broken at Athletics Carnival

Event Name Record Date House Year 3 Girls 8yrs 100m Tessa Brunton 16.53 2021 Castle 9yrs Boys 100m Charlie McLean 17.03 2021 Dawson 16yrs Girls 400m Taylor Cluff 1.32.4 2021 Castle 8 yrs 800m Tessa Brunton 3.16.94 2021 Castle 16yrs Girls 1500m Taylor Cluff 8.21.00 2021 Castle 8yrs Girls High Jump Scissors Tessa Brunton 1m 2021 Castle 9yrs Girls High jump Scissors Indiah Goodland 1.02m 2021 Dawson 9yrs Boys High Jump Scissors Chilver Jansen 1.02m 2021 Dawson 10yrs Girls High Jump Scissors Ruby Brunton 1.03m 2021 Castle 11yrs Girls High Jump Scissors Phoenix Jansen 1.11m 2021 Dawson 11yrs Boys High Jump Scissors Warick Dale 1.17m 2021 Dawson 14yrs Boys High Jump Scissors Damon Fuller 1.39m 2021 Castle 16yrs boys High Jump Scissors Brian Jones 1.2m 2021 Dawson 16yrs Girls Shot Put Taylor Cluff 6.8m 2021 Castle 16yrs Boys shot Put Brian Jones 9.14m 2021 Dawson 16yrs Girls Discus Taylor Cluff 18.84m 2021 Castle

Dawson Valley Athletics Carnival-Moura

Archer McClelland, Leo Van Bael, Jack Conway, Dailen Fuller, Ruby Brunton, Phoebe Church, Sam Gray, Warick Dale, Lochlan Cherland, Liam Hassall, Isabella Domin, Phoenix Jansen, Gracie Carseldine, Storm Kirby, Isabella Hartwig, Aaron Tucker, Deegan Lancaster, Bryce Armstrong, Axle Hotz, Riley Lancaster, Summer Church, and Annabelle Atkins travelled to Moura last Friday to compete at the Dawson Valley athletics trials.

Results from the day: Aaron Tucker - 12 Years Dawson Valley Boys Age Champion Summer Church - Runners up 12 years Dawson Valley Girls Age champion Theodore State School - 3rd place overall

The following students have been selected to represent Dawson Valley at Rockhampton District trials -

Summer Church, Annabelle Atkins, Warick Dale, Axle Hotz, Bryce Armstrong, Aaron Tucker, Phoenix Jansen, Archer McClelland, Jack Conway, Dailen Fuller.

Sporting Schools Athletics Program

For the last five Mondays over 50 students have participated in athletics activities after school on the School oval to improve their fitness, skills and to have fun. Without the support of our fantastic parent helpers this would not be possible. A big thank you to Honour Johnston, Leah Hewitt, Nat Goodland, Robyn Domin, Katrina Phipps, Kim Gonse, and Bobbi Joyce for their commitment.

PRINCIPAL’S COMMENDATIONS

T3 TUESDAY

Leo and Riley

Back Row: Clayton, Henry, George, Darcy, Levi, Flint Front Row: William, Penny, Gibson, Amelia, Harriet

Back Row: Cooper, Brian, Jacinta, Tyler, Ella Front Row: Leo, Logan, Riley, Sophia

LEXIA

Claire, Mac, Lochlan, Reid, Royce

Year 1 Sportsmanship at Athletics Carnival

June

25 Last Day Term 2

27 P&C State of Origin Calcutta-Hotel Theodore (Game 2)

July

12 Term 3 starts

12-16 Creative Generation

14 P&C State of Origin Calcutta-Hotel Theodore (Game 3)

21 Hear and Say Screening (all year levels)

August

5 Prep Vision Screening

14-15 Theodore SS P&C Trail Ride

September

3 Student Free Day

17 Last Day Term 3

October

4 Public Holiday

5 Term 4 Starts

15 School Dental Van Arrives

November

26 Last Day Year 10

December

10 Last Day Term 4

IMPORTANT DATES

TUCKSHOP

Friday 25th June: Pizza Meal Deal

Friday 16th July: Milkshakes will not be available

THEODORE STATE SCHOOL P&C

STATE OF ORIGIN

CALCUTTA

Come along, enjoy the atmosphere

and support your team and the P&C!

Winner takes half the prize pool!

Game 2

SUN 27 June 2021

Game 3

Wed 14 July 2021

Our Week 10 PBL focus is:

Be a Learner: Be Safe over the Holidays