Newsletter #1 / Term 1 2019

11 Feb P&C Meeting

11 Mar P&C AGM meeting

5 Feb 6NT Excursion

6 Feb 6NL Excursion

7 Feb 6NB Excursion

8 Feb 6JP Excursion

11 Feb Badge Ceremony

11 Feb Instrumental Music

classes commence

28 Feb—1 Mar

School Captains Lead-

ership Camp

Dates to Remember

From the Principal’s Notebook Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome to all staff, students, parents and community to

our first newsletter for 2019. I am so pleased to be return-

ing as your Principal and look forward to another reward-

ing and enjoyable year ahead.

A special welcome to the following staff who have joined

or re-joined our Freshwater State School Team:

Rheanna Lauriston – Year 4

Amanda Martens- Year 2

Lisa O’Malley – Deputy Principal Years 3-6

Nigel Foxton – Year 4

Helen Bakker – Year 5

Sheree Howell – Music Specialist

Angela MacKenzie – Instrumental Music Strings

Lisa Garrett- English as a Second Language or Dialect

Leanne Joass – Support Teacher

Lorna Cannon – Support Teacher

Caroline Rehn—Library Technician

Maree Harris- Head of Teaching and Learning

We have had a great start to our school year with time on the Student Free Day’s to

focus on our key work for 2019:

Culture for Learning with a review of our Positive Behaviour for Learning Sys-

tem

Expertise in delivery of the English and Maths Australian Curriculum with a fo-

cus on quality assessment.

Continue or work on our consistent school wide approach’s to the teaching of

reading and reading to learn.

We look forward to seeing you at Assembly on Friday afternoons to celebrate our

week of learning.

Regards, Sharon

SCHOOL UNIFORM The Freshwater State School Uniform Policy, as ratified by our P&C, is availa-ble on the school website www.freshwaterss.eq.edu.au

The school uniform consists of matching shorts/skort and polo with the Fresh-water State School logo.

These items are available for purchase only from the Freshwater Uniform shop which is open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am until 9.30am.

Students are expected the wear their full school uniform every school day, with closed in shoes and school hat (NO HAT – NO PLAY).

ABSENCES: 4058 9260 absences@freshwaterss.eq.edu.au

OFFICE HOURS: 8:15am - 3:30pm

GENERIC EMAIL: principal@freshwaterss.eq.edu.au

NEWSLETTER EMAIL: newsletter@freshwaterss.eq.edu.au

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS:

Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 – 9am

OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE: 4058 0252 oshckids@bigpond.net.au

FRESHWATER P&C OFFICE: 4055 2946 freshwaterpandc@bigpond.com

SCHOOL DENTAL CLINIC:

1300 300 850

SCHOOLWATCH:

13 17 88

Useful Contacts

IMPORTANT NEWS

Assembly Schedule for Term One

attached

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Dear Parents and Caregivers,

My name is Miss Lisa O’Malley and it is my great privilege to introduce myself as the

permanently appointed Deputy Principal for Year 3 – 6, at Freshwater State School.

It has been my pleasure to meet the staff and students over the

past few days, and to learn about our wonderful school. I

immediately recognise that I have joined a school community that

is extremely dedicated to the outcomes and wellbeing of its

students, and I am very proud to do so.

Throughout my 12-year leadership career, I have held various

Head of Campus and Head of School positions in both Primary

and P-12 schooling contexts. Most recently, I performed the role of

Acting Deputy Principal at Balaclava State School. Through this

experience I have developed a strong passion for inclusive

education, student wellbeing and student leadership, and am very

excited to be working with the Year 3- 6 students of our school.My

two children are now enrolled at Freshwater State School and are

also excited to be here. I’d like to thank all of the parents and

students that have already made both my children and I feel so

welcome.

I look forward to getting to know you and your family, and to serve the Freshwater school

community into the future.

If you would like to meet with me for any reason, please don’t hesitate to contact the

Administration Office to arrange an appointment.

In the meantime, I’d like to wish you all the very best for a fantastic 2019 school year.

Regards,

Miss Lisa O’Malley Deputy Principal (3-6)

PBL Focus Rule:

Expectation:

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STUDENT LEADERS FOR 2019

School Captains Tatsumi Saiki Greene

Melina Beal

Vice Captains Zayden Hall

Sergio Debuque

Council Representatives Sydney Richter

Chloe Jentz Sarah Bonney

Mitchell Fulwood

Sports Captains/Vice Captains

CROCS Lillian Fysh

Matilda Melvin

Kyte Gatti Mitchell Ward

EAGLES Jai Radke

Dylan Bramham-Whyte

Zoe Ibbett Lana Haug

MARLINS

Tobias Beaven Georgia Wyatt

Tyler Deed

Leah Ericson

TAIPANS Ned McQuade Callum Rickson

Charlie Ingram Soraya Nowak

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MUSICAL NOTES

We are very pleased to introduce our music team at Freshwater State School for 2019.

Music teacher Sheree Howell (Monday to Friday)

Instrumental Music teachers

Jason Fox Brass and woodwind teacher (Wednesday, Thursday)

Nathan Christodoulides Percussion teacher (Monday)

Emma Baker, Angela Mackenzie (Tuesday) Strings teachers

Frank Bray (Thursday)

Instrumental Music

If your child is learning an instrument in 2019, please ensure they have returned their loan agreement forms with

associated fees paid by the Friday 1st February. If you are new to the school, please see the office to have an

expression of interest form emailed to you. All instrumental music lessons will commence in week 3.

Timetables for instrumental music will appear on the music room door in Week 2 for your student to note their

individual lesson times. Class teachers will be provided a copy of these schedules.

Choir

There will be a sign on day, Thursday 31 January at first break in the Music room for all year 3, 4, 5, 6 students who

are interested in joining the school choir. Rehearsals will begin week 2 on Friday mornings from 7:50 – 8:50am in

the Music room. We are currently looking for an accompanist. If you have these skills or know of someone who

might be interested, contact via email at showe21@eq.edu.au.

I am looking forward to an exciting year of music at Freshwater State School. If you have any questions about the school choral or instrumental music programs please contact via email at showe21@eq.edu.au. Sheree Howell Music Teacher

JAPANESE NEWS

Minasan youkoso! Welcome everyone! My name is Amy Fulwood and I teach the wonderful Freshwater students

Japanese. I will be teaching the Year 4 – 6 student (including students in 3/4NS) 1 x 1 hour Japanese lesson each

week, while Year 3 students will receive 1 x 30 minute lesson each week. I ask you to encourage your child/children

to keep you up to date with what they have been learning in Japanese lessons throughout the year. Please contact

me through the school office or by email (akhal2@eq.edu.au) if you have any questions regarding the Japanese

program. More information will be shared at upcoming Parent Information Nights and on the school’s Facebook

Page.

Amy Fulwood, Japanese Teacher

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE OR DIALECT (EAL/D)

Over the past week our teachers have been attending professional learning about the whole school approach to student learning strategy which aligns with Education Queensland’s inclusive education policy. This year we welcome Lisa Garrett as our EAL/D coach who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role. Lisa ’s primary role is to support teachers to continue to develop their professional knowledge and skills in responding to the needs of those students who require proficiency in English. Lisa will coach teachers and work with groups of students in their classroom to provide additional support as they learn English, and learn through English. This is the model for support identified in the EAL/D policy and guidelines and is considered best practice. We look forward to watching the growth of EAL/D learners this year.

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STUDENT MEDICAL CONDITIONS It is important that we have up to date information about your child’s medical condition (where applicable). Please arrange to provide updated information pertaining to your child’s medical condition/s e.g. updated Action Plan, reports from health professionals or other details. This will assist the school to provide the support and care for your student while at school. Please contact the office with any updated paperwork or letters from your medical practitioner.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Welcome to 2019! As usual there are many PE and sporting events planned for this year. Term one and

two are busy and we have had to make a few changes to some events this year. The School Sport

Australia National Track and Field Championships are being held in Darwin earlier than usual meaning

our school, district and regional trials are earlier this year.

Wednesday 13 February – Pink Stumps Day –Gold Coin Donation to the Jane McGrath Foundation.

Teachers v Sports Captains Cricket match at 11.00am in the Canopy.

Friday 22 February (every Friday until March 29) – Year 3-6 (students born 2007 – 2010) Athletics trials

begin. 1.30pm – 2.50pm on the top oval. Please wear your sports shirt!

Cross Country and Athletics training – Our before school and lunchtime training sessions will begin in the

week commencing Monday 18 February to prepare our students for our Athletics Carnival and the 2007 –

2009 Cross Country trials. Details to follow.

Thursday 4 April – Year 3-6 800m and High Jump finals 9.00am on the top oval.

Friday 5 April – Year 3-6 (2007 – 2011) Athletics Carnival 9.00am on the top oval.

Wednesday 24 April – 2007 - 2009 Cross Country trials on the top oval @ 1.30pm for students who have

trained and are keen to make the Freshwater SS team for the TCN Cross Country trials.

Thursday May 9 - TCN Cross Country trials at St Andrew’s.

Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May – TCN Athletics trials at Barlow Park.

Friday 28 June – Prep – Year 6 Fun Run! A new format this year! Details to follow.

Mark these dates on your calendar.

Physical Education is a compulsory component of the Australian Curriculum. If you have any concerns or

questions please come and see me or send a note with your child to school.

Thank you

Mrs Knight, PE Teacher

PENINSULA SWIMMING

Any students born 2007, 2008 or 2009 interested in nominating for the Peninsula Regional Swimming team please

see Mr Pont or Mrs Knight for further information and the necessary forms. The State School’s Swimming

Championships will be held in Brisbane 25 – 27 March. As there are no district or regional trials, students are

expected to submit verified times with their nomination.

Thanks

Mrs Knight

SCHOOL BANKING

School Banking will recommence on Friday 15 February.

FRESHIE CAFÉ The menu for Term 1 has been included as an attachment today.

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and 7 GENERAL NOTICES

CAIRNS STATE HIGH CHINESE LANGUAGE ACADEMY LAUNCHING IN 2019 Year 5 & 6 students are invited now to apply for positions in the Chinese Academy for 2019. They must be beginner learners and have the strong desire to commit to additional learning activities and be keen to develop their academic talent. Cairns State High Year 7 and 8 students are also able to complete an EOI by November 30th to access the acad-emy to accelerate their development in Mandarin. Contact Cairns High on 4050 3001 or visit www.cairnsshs.eq.edu.au to download an EOI form HOLLOWAYS BEACH COMMUNITY KINDY Enrolments for 2019 are open. Contact: 4055 9132 or E holloways@candk.asn.au NGACTIVE OUTDOOR FITNESS FOR KIDS Commencing Monday 28 January 2019 Classes for ages 6-17 & broken into different age groups but for all fitness levels. A great way for your child to start the new year & make new fiends. For more information visit www.ngactive.com.au REDLYNCH CYCLONES—SOCCER COME AND TRY DAY When: Saturday 9 Feb Where: Brinsmead Road (nrext to Freshwater Christian College) Who: All Welcome Contact: www.redlynchsoccer.org.au or email us at info@redlynchsoccer.org.au FRESHWATER TENNIS CLUB FREE COME AND TRY DAY When : Saturday 2nd February Time: 8.30pm—11.30am Where: Freshwater Tennis Club FRESHWATER TENNIS CLUB JUNIOR SIGN ON DAY When : Wednesday 30th January Time: 3.30pm—6pm Where: Freshwater Tennis Club If you are unable to attend simply contact Dana Vincent on 0414856917

CAIRNS YOUNG VOICES Give your child a lifelong love of music When: Thursday afternoons Where: Cairns Municipal Band Hall 18 Charles Street Cairns Contact: cyvoices@bigpond.net.au Website: www.cairnsyoungvoices.com.au CAIRNS ZUMBA KIDS CLASSES First class for Term 1 is Thursday 31 January 2019 When: Thursday Where: Edge Hill Junior Eisteddfod Hall 67-71 Greenslopes Street Cairns Time: 5pm—5.45pm Cost: $12 casual $100 per 10 week term Contact: deb-Zumba@bigpond.com or mob 0401 023 084 GERMAN CLUB CAIRNS LEARN GERMAN AND TRADITIONAL DANCES For kids and teens aged 7—17 years When Saturdays from 9am Where 57 Winkworth Street Bungalow Contact Chris Zilm (Coordinator) 0478 112 489 CAIRNS REDS BASEBALL JOIN US IN 2019 Who: Beginners welcome—boys and girls Contact: www.cairnsreds.com FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/CairnsReds/