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14 February 201814 February 2018

Principal’s NewsWe have had a fantastic start to our term.Our students have settled into theirclassroom routines and the teachers aregetting to know their students.

Thank you to all of our families who wereable to attend the Parent InformationSessions in week three. It was wonderful tosee so many families attending and having

the opportunity to meet with their child’s teacher. If you wereunable to attend, please contact your child’s teacher and theywill ensure that you have a copy of their presentation.

We have set our priorities for 2018 by reviewing our currentpractices and data sets, reviewing Education Queensland’sState School Strategy 2017 – 2021 and our Kenmore South’sStrategic Plan 2016 – 2019. We have aligned our priorities,direction and strategies for 2018.

Each one of our priorities have been outlined in our School’sAnnual Implementation Plan. The staff are very excited about what we will be able to achieve

throughout 2018 with the support of our families. This year weare looking forward to offering families more opportunities tocome into the school and see what and how our students arelearning. Please keep an eye out in our newsletter for upcomingworkshops and information sessions. All strategic documentsare available on our school’s website.

Student Leader’s Induction Ceremony

On Monday afternoon we held our School Leaders InductionCeremony. Our leaders for 2018 are very excited about thejourney ahead. They spoke beautifully throughout the ceremonyand will be great role models for our students throughout 2018.

1. ‘Enhancing student learning by building consistencyof teaching practice across the school. Identifying,sharing and implementing high yield teachingstrategies that impact upon student learning and theefficient and effective alignment of resources.’ – Weare reviewing our current practices and pedagogyused in our classrooms to ensure that we are using avariety of teaching strategies to engage, enhance andenrich the learning in our classrooms.

2. ‘Enhance student learning outcomes between Year 3and Year 5 in regards to reading by building the

consistency of teaching practice across the school.Identify, share and implement high yield teachingstrategies that impact upon student learning. –Across our school in 2018 we will be accessingprofessional development for our teachers andteacher aides to build their repertoire of strategiesand skills to challenge and support our studentsreading across our school.

3. ‘Enhance student writing outcomes by building theconsistency of teaching practice across the school’ –Throughout 2018 we will be continuing to build onWriting in our classrooms targeting areas based onour data to enhance the teaching and learningopportunities.

4. ‘Enhance student outcomes through providingenrichment opportunities out of the regularclassroom context with a view to build a regularprogram of curriculum enhancement.’ - Implementingour STEM and ARTS action plans and providingopportunities to embed extension within thecurriculum and external activities to utilise communityresources to provided enrichment opportunities.

Congratulations to our leaders and their families, a proudmoment for all.

Please follow the link below for a list of our Staff for 2018

https://kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au/Ourschool/Ourstaff/Pages/Ourstaff.aspx

Before School Procedures

Children should arrive at school no earlier than 8:15 am. Whenyour child arrives at school they are to wait and sit quietlyin the top undercover area until 8:30am where they will besupervised by staff as they play or prepare for class, from 8:30 –8:55am. All Prep students should be taken to their classroomsby parents no earlier than 8:45am.

Thanks for your assistance.

Student Resource Scheme

Parent Curriculum Information Evening

On Wednesday 21 February at 6pm in the Library, all parentsare invited to come and find out more about the AustralianCurriculum and how students at Kenmore South are taught andassessed. Take this opportunity to ask questions and find outhow learning is different (and the same) as when you went toschool!

Date ClaimersParent Volunteers Induction Session – Wednesday 14February 9:00-10:00am in the LibraryCurriculum Parent Information night – Wednesday 21February 6:00-7:00pm in the LibraryPREP Incursion ‘Street Science – Friday 23 February

Parent Teacher Interviews

iLearn

Free Student copies of Microsoft Office

All state school students from Prep to Year 12 can downloadmultiple free copies of the Microsoft Office Suite to theirpersonal home and mobile computer equipment. Students whowant the free software will need an active Managed InternetService (MIS) login, school email account and password - thosewho don't have these should contact their class teacher.Further information is available in the iLearn section of theschool website.

Club OpportunitiesTo provide Kenmore South students with enrichment andextension opportunities for their learning, there are many inschool Club opportunities available at break times in 2018.Please encourage your child to place their name down thisweek to be part of one of these Clubs if they are interested.

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Overviews of Intended LearningThe Term 1 2018 Overviews of Intended Learning for each yearlevel will be available on the school website from the beginningof Week 3.

Student of the WeekWe congratulate these students on achieving student of theweek.

Term 1 Week 2

Class Student Class Student

Prep A Genevieve D 3C Reuben K

Prep B Ethan B 3D Hamish M

Prep C Evie L 4A Emily S

Prep D Ryan P 4B Noah B

1A Owen D 4C Joseph R

1B Tyla C 4D Hamish W

1C Lily B 5A Libby J

1/2A Olivia B 5B Chelsey J

2A Tamara W 5C Nina G

2B Nathaniel B 5D Ilse B

2C Clare B 6A Flinders L

3A Amelie H 6B Eloise F

3B Gabby P 6C Christopher W

6D Alex S

Term 1 week 3

Class Student Class Student

Prep A Charlie C 3C Audrey S

Prep B Annie W 3D Elena R

Prep C Carter T 4A Harper N

Class Student Class Student

Prep D Amos F 4B

1A John J 4C Elizabeth D

1B Tallula S 4D Lara H

1C Elsie S 5A Christopher G

1/2A Anabelle C 5B Justin L

2A Ruby L 5C Cruz S

2B Olivia W 5D Harry B

2C Mason B 6A Eliza L

3A 6B Alex W

3B Sofia H 6C

6D Zoe B

Assemblies 2018

Health and P.E. NewsPrep: This week the Prep students went on a walk of theirCross Country course. The students were shown special pointaround the course such as Big Ben and the Ghost tree. Thestudents also practised falling over on the grass and gettingback up and wiping the grass and leaves off themselves. Afterour Cross Country practise we have been concentrating onour Perceptual Motor skills program this week we looked atjumping, balancing, bouncing and catching and targetthrowing.

Year 1: The students in Grade 1 also walked their CrossCountry course to refresh their memory from last year and toshow the students how the course is different from last year.We have also been looking at Perceptual Motor skills in Year1 focusing on balancing, jumping, bouncing and catching andtarget throwing. We will be beginning our fitness program nextweek to increase our fitness for Cross Country.

Year 2: The students have been very enthusiastic about goingswimming and we have also seen some improvements in theirswimming. The students will be focusing on entries and exitsand swimming freestyle and backstroke.

Year 3: The students have also been enjoying swimming onWednesdays. The students are looking forward to learning newskills and improve on swimming skills that they already have.

Year 4: In Health we have started looking into the Australianguide to healthy eating and what foods provide nutrients,vitamins and benefits to the body. We will be concentrating onour fitness program, which will be helpful for the Cross Country.The students have already walked the course so in the comingweeks they will run the course as we continue with our fitnessprogram focusing on cardio, strength and agility.

Year 5: In Health the Year 5 students are looking at emotionalwellbeing and what strategies they can use for their emotional

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health. In movement the students have just started, their tenpin bowling unit as well as fitness in preparation for the CrossCountry course. The Year 5 students also chose the sportthey would be interested in playing for interschool sport thisSemester. The sports choices were AFL, soccer, touch footballand netball.

Year 6: In Health the Year 6 students are looking at waysyou can be active. They will look at the dimensions of Healthwhich covers physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual,and environmental and school based. In movement thestudents have begun their Ten Pin bowling unit as well asstarting their fitness program in preparation for the CrossCountry later in the term. The Year 6 students also chose thesport they would be interested in playing for inter-school sportthis Semester. The sports choices were AFL, soccer, touchfootball and netball.

Alison PeggHPE Teacher Years3-6Sports Coordinator

Karen LuckHPE Teacher Prep -Year 2Sports Coordinator

Band NewsWelcome back to our Band students for 2018! It was great tostart an enthusiastic group of Beginner Band students in Week2. Hopefully they are all settling into a regular practice routine.Remember- 10 minutes, at least 5 times a week will lead torapid improvement! Senior Band (involving Year 5 and 6 Bandstudents) commenced last week and ALL Band lessons arenow up and running. Parents should have received a timetablevia email. Class teachers were also emailed a Band timetablewhich should be up on the wall in classrooms for studentsto check. If you have any questions or, for some reason didnot receive the timetable, please contact me onhcono1@eq.edu.au and I will email you another one.

Heather ConomosBand Teacher

Chaplaincy ServiceJilanna CraigKenmore South State School Chaplaincy ServiceWed/Thurs/FriE: jcrai112@eq.edu.auP: (07) 3327 0841

Road Safety

Environmental Group 2018Did you know that your old mobile phone can save lives! Asa Roots & Shoots school, a program established by Dr JaneGoodall, our community is calling on you to donate any of yourold, unused mobile phones to save Animals, People and theEnvironment (A.P.E.).

Mobile phones contain a mineral, coltan, which is sourced fromthe habitat of gorillas and other vulnerable species. By donatingyour old, unused mobile phones, the Jane Goodall InstituteAustralia, are able to raise helpful funds for conservation andyou reduce the demand for conflict minerals.

This campaign for A.P.E. will continue from now until the endof Term 4 2018 at Kenmore South State School and we can allget involved. Please support us by bringing in your old mobilephones to the donation box located in the school administrationoffice area. For more information on Roots & Shoots go to:

https://rootsandshoots.org.au/

Many thanks for your support,KSSS Environment Club 2018

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P&C News

POSITION VACANT-Tuckshop AssistantCo-ordinator

The P&C requires an Assistant Co-ordinator for the Tuckshop.

Role

The Tuckshop Assistant Co-ordinator assists the Co-ordinatoroperate the Tuckshop. The Assistant Co-ordinator helps collateorders, prepare and cook food, over-the-counter sales andend of day clean-up tasks. The position is also responsible fororganising the Tuckshop volunteer roster.

The Person

The person in this position must be organised andself-motivated. Cooking skills are also required. A commitmentto delivering quality customer service and the ethos of KenmoreSouth State School and the P&C Association is essential.Experience working in a Tuckshop and familiarity with MunchMonitor would be an advantage.

Obtaining a Blue Card is a requirement of this position.

Hours of Work

The Tuckshop Assistant Co-ordinator works for 13 hours aweek (6.5 hours Wednesdays and Fridays).

More Information

For more information, please contact Peter Brady (P&CAssociation President) on 0408 726 953 orpbrady@iinet.net.au. To apply please submit your CV topandc@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au by 23 February 2017.

Uniform Shop

For all of the 2018 grade 6 students you will have theopportunity to wear a “Seniors Shirt”. This is a polo shirt in theschool colours, printed with the names of all the children in theirgrade on the back.

The cost of these shirts will be $35 and will be available to orderin the New Year. There is a 6 week turnaround time on thesespecial orders therefore all orders will need to be placed by theend of January 2018 so that we can get them to the studentsas soon as possible. More information regarding the orderingprocess will be sent out in (week 1) 2018.

If you are cleaning out your cupboards in the holidays and comeacross any uniforms you no longer require, donated secondhand items would be greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Carla Eggleton byemail ksssuniforms@gmail.com or Mobile 0421 818 411.

Regular opening hours are 8:15am to 9:00am Tuesday andFriday mornings.

The uniform shop has been getting a lot of inquiries for specificsecond hand clothing items so if you do have any spareuniforms that you no longer need, please feel free to drop themin or contact the uniform shop.

Kind Regards,Carla Eggletonksssuniforms@gmail.com

Tuckshop News

WE DESPERATELY NEED HELP WITH VOLUNTEERS

KSSS tuckshop aim is to provide nutritious wholesome foodcooked and prepared in-house focusing on minimisingadditives and providing good nutrition for our children

We currently hold a five star rating awarded by QAST Qld 2017

WITHOUT VOLUNTEERS WE WOULD HAVE NO TUCKSHOP

We are asking for help from Mums, Dads and Grandparentsto join our tuckshop community for as much time as you canspare – once a term – once a month – a few hours here andthere as all helps

Wednesdays or Fridays

Tuckshop is a great place to meet and catch-up with othersand presents an opportunity to contribute to the school in apositive and welcoming environment.

STUDENTS LOVE TO SEE SOMEONE THEY LOVE INTUCKSHOP

We have a roster system in place so PLEASE – if you have afew spare hours on Wednesday or Friday’s contact

Kim Lawrence (assistant convenor)0419663880 elizajoshjake@gmail.com

WE WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP

Thank you to the tuckshop volunteers who have already signedup for 2018

Date Volunteer

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School Banking

There are some wonderful prizes this year that are availableto students once they have banked their 10 deposits. Schoolbanking day is Thursday.

Our new theme for 2018 is Super Saver. This year’s SuperSavers reward items are:

Dollarmites Update

The Dollarmites have received a whole new look over theholidays to fit in the Super Saver theme.

Online Account Opening

Youthsaver accounts can be opened online by parents whobank with CommBank as well as those who don’t. Accountscan be opened from a mobile, tablet or desktop device soparents will have the flexibility of opening the account on thespot at School Banking Information Sessions (Monday 5 March2018 at assembly) or from home at their own leisure. For allnew accounts opened online, (where they have selected toparticipate in School Banking), a School Banking WelcomePack will be mailed to their home address - including theirDollarmite deposit wallet and book.

If you would like your student to get involved in the SchoolBanking program, (and if they don’t have a Youthsaveraccount), there are 2 simple ways for you to open one:

Online

Visit the website below and click on the link to open theYouthsaver account.

https://www.commbank.com.au/personal/kids/school-banking.html

In Branch

Visit any CommBank branch. You will need to bring alongidentification for yourself and your child (eg. Driver’s licenceand your child’s birth certificate). Please note: paper basedapplications for new Youthsaver accounts are no longer ourpreferred method of account opening for school banking.

School Banking Competition

This year, one lucky School Banker will win a family trip for upto 2 adults and 3 children to Hawaii.

• Twister Power Handball - Term 1

• Secret Scratch Pad - Term 1

• Sparkle Glitter Pens - Term 2

• Glow Light - Term 2

• Mighty Boom Handball - Term 3

• Heat Reactor Pencils - Term 3

• Slushie Maker Cup - Term 4

• Zoom Flying Disc - Term 4

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The trip includes:

*Return economy flight to Honolulu, Hawaii, plus airporttransfers*7 nights’ accommodation at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel& Resort, staying in a luxury ocean room, with beachviews and breakfast included*$2000 spending money

For a chance to win, students will need to make 15 or moreschool banking deposits before the end of Term 3, 2018. (Thiswill automatically enter them into the competition for a chanceto win. Please visit the website below for full terms andconditions.

https://www.commbank.com.au/personal/kids/school-banking.html

URGENT REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS

The school banking program is such an asset to KenmoreSouth State School, providing the school with fundraisingmoney and for also educating our children around money in avery positive and fun way.

We are pleased to note that whilst we have a new schoolbanking coordinator and a new volunteer, we still need onemore volunteer to allow school banking to continue. If youcan spare 2 hours (9-11am) on Thursdays (the day can bechanged if required) then please contact us urgently onschoolbanking@ksss-pnc.org.au (keeping in mind this role is avolunteering role and emails are only checked 1-2 times perweek).

Kenmore South Creek Care – 18 February2:30pm

Kenmore South Creek Care is a group of parents, teachers,students and neighbours working to restore the upper partof Gubberly Creek that is behind the school oval. Throughweeding, planting and maintaining we hope to slowly grow anative forest and create a usable area for the children and staffat the school and a healthy environment for the turtles and otheranimals that live in and along the creek.

Since forming seven months ago under the guidance of theBrisbane City Council’s Habitat Brisbane program we haveplanted over 150 plants and created a space for the schoolenvironmental group (Every Hand Counts) to have access to thecreek. In 2018 we hope to continue removing the dense weedplants and plant more natives.

On February 18th at 2.30pm we are having our first workingbee for the year. A member of BCC Habitat Brisbane will beattending to do Brush Cutting training for those who would liketo participate. We will also be doing more weeding to prepareour area for further planting. Please wear closed in shoes, longpants and bring a water bottle.

Thanks to everyone who kept our plants alive over the holidays.They are thriving and we have had a huge success rate.

For more information please contact Anna Hall or Cathy Collinsat the Kenmore South Creek Care Facebook site.

Annashall75@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/kenmoresouthcc/

Upcoming Dates

Date Event Venue

Wednesday14 February

Parent Volunteer InductionSession 9:00-10:00am

Library

Wednesday21 February

Curriculum Information Night forParents 6:00-7:00pm

Library

Friday 23February

Prep Incursion – ‘Street Science’

Thursday 1March

iLearn “Parents as Students’night

7pm

Friday 2March

Clean up Australia

Term Dates 2018Term 1: 22 January – 29 MarchTerm 2: 17 April – 29 JuneTerm 3: 16 July – 21 SeptemberTerm 4: 8 October – 14 December

Finance

PAYMENT OPTIONS

In person at Kenmore South State School via EFTPOS, Cash,Money Order or Cheque made out to Kenmore South StateSchool.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS OVER PHONE

The school office will no longer be able to accept credit cardpayments over the phone. Instead, you will be required tophone a secure payment portal (BPoint IVR) to make paymentsto the school.

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The phone number for BPoint IVR is 1300 631 073 and youwill need the CRN (included on all our invoices) and the invoicenumber to complete the payment. Details relating to this newfacility are included on all of our invoices.

BPOINT ONLINE CARD PAYMENT

The following web address will provide you with a direct link intoBPoint payment system:

https://www.bpoint.com.au/payment/dete

Your CRN, Invoice and Student Name will be prepopulated intothe payment screen.

You can choose to pay each invoice individually or you canchoose one invoice and pay a lump sum for all i.e. you mighthave three children at the school and the total of all invoices is$100.00. The school will offset the money accordingly.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact theOffice ph: 3327 0888.

http://www.bpoint.com.au/payments/dete

School Communication and PublicityAll requests for articles or information to be placed in theschool’s newsletter, Facebook Page or school website are tobe directed to Publicity@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au Deadlinefor the school newsletter is the Friday prior to distribution.Newsletters are sent out on even week Wednesdays of eachterm. File types submitted are requested to be in .jpg format forphotos and Word format for text.

Community NewsTo see the flyers of our Community groups - please click on thefollowing links

Brisbane South Heat Girls League is here!

Club: MSW Girls and various South West BrisbaneClubsWhen: Sunday mornings 8am or 10:15am Start – 6week competition in February and March.Venue: Holland Park Cricket Club, Whites Hill ReserveAges: 8 – 13 years girls

Register: Register at the website below and search ‘MSWGirls’ or your postcode.

http://playcricket.com.au/

Contact: Ben Ingram / 0422 443 628 / bingr7@gmail.com

Riverlife Baptist Netball Club

Registrations are now open for the 2018 Netball season withRiverlife Baptist Netball Club (formerly Kenmore Baptist -KBNC) for girls from 5 years and up. We offer Net Set Goand aged-based competitions on Saturday commencingmid-March at Western Districts Netball Association courts atGraceville. Training is Tuesday afternoons at WDNA courts. GetStarted vouchers can be used to supplement fees.

Information is on our web page below or emailnetball@riverlifechurch.com.au

https://riverlifechurch.org.au/rbc-netball/

Bellbowrie “Strikers” Hockey Club

Fun family culture. Supportive learning environment.Development pathways into representative and senior grades.

Free Come and Try Day, this Saturday, 10th Feb at theBellbowrie Sport and Rec Fields.

Players of all ages (from 3 years) welcome.

Hook in2 Hockey (u5, u7 and u9s) - $85 for season includesstick, shin pads, ball

Junior teams train at Bellbowrie Sport and Rec fields. Gamesare played at Ipswich hockey grounds each weekend, generallySaturday morning.

For more information visit our website:

http://www.bellbowrie.ipswichhockey.com/

Email:bhc.strikers@gmail.com

St Cats sign on for 2018 season.

Celebrating 40 years as a local, booklub!

Registrations now open for the 2018 soccer season. Teams forall ages from minicats (3 to 5 year olds), U6 through to seniormen and women.

Littlies stay local and play at Peter Lightfoot oval until U9.

Sign on days:

Saturday 3rd February 8.00am to 3.30pm at ParkVillage Shopping Centre, Horizon Drive, Middle ParkSaturday 10th February 8.00am to 3.30pm MtOmmaney Shopping Centre, Dandenong Rd, MtOmmaney

Pre-register at the website below and pay at one of the signon days to receive the EARLY BIRD discount. Fee and otherseason information is available on our website below.

https://qcsacats.myclubmate.com.au/myDetails/

http://www.stcats.org.au/

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