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Term 3 Week 6 - Tuesday, 17th August 2021 Issue 24

What’s coming Up Term 3 August 2021

➢ I C A S E n g l i s h … . . . . . . . 1 6 t h – 2 0 t h A u g ➢ Year 1 Fun Evening payment due.....20th Aug ➢ Book W eek Parade @ 9am …….23 r d Aug ➢ I C A S S c i e n c e … . . . . . . . 2 3 r d – 2 7 t h A u g ➢ P & C m ee t i ng @ 6pm … …… … … 25 t h A ug ➢ I C A S M a t h s … … … . . 3 0 t h A u g / 3 r d S e p t

September 2021

➢ Undoukai Days (Year 5 – 6).1s t & 2n d Sept ➢ Year 3 Cam p p ayment du e ……2 n d Sept ➢ S t uden t F r ee Day … … … … … … . . 3 r d S ep t ➢ 2022 Leadership nominations due..10t h Sept ➢ Y ear 1 F un Ev eni ng… … …… … 10 t h S ep t

School contact details: Chinchilla State School 36-40 Bell Street, Chinchilla Q 4413 or PO Box 414, Chinchilla Q 4413 P: 07+4672 9222 or Email: the.principal@chinchilss.eq.edu.au or admin@chinchilss.eq.edu.au School webpage: https://chinchilss.eq.edu.au

CSS Trail Ride

WOW!!! What an amazing weekend and a fantastic turnout

by all the riders, volunteers and spectators. A huge thank you

to all of our sponsors and organisers for another successful

Trail Ride.

There are so many people to thank for making the event

possible!! Our all-important landholders, who put up with our

ongoing communications and presence, and despite the dry

conditions were willing to move their cattle as required to

allow passage for our bikes. Our amazing sponsors and

supporters, who ensure we put on an exceptional event.

Thank you to all the volunteers from our school parental body,

school staff, community, friends and family who share in the

fun, madness and mayhem!!

As we have been forecasting the last couple of years, we are

in need of more people to help out please. If you would like

to or are interested in seeing the Trail Ride fundraising

continue for our school into the future, please come along to

our P&C meetings held each month in the School Resource

Centre (Library).

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CLASS ATTENDANCE Term 3, Week 5 overall class attendance:

Prep – 83.93% Grade 1 – 86.00% Grade 2 – 84.07% Grade 3 – 88.39% Grade 4 – 89.12% Grade 5 – 86.84% Grade 6 – 85.68% Target: 95%

Please ensure you are contacting the school every day that your child is away from school.

Please make sure you contact the school by 9:30am via telephone: 4672 9266 to leave your absence message, text message: 0426 305 434 or email: admin@chinchilss.eq.edu.au if your child/ren are going to be absent from school. Please make sure you leave your child/rens name, reason for the absence and when they will be returning.

Why does school attendance matter? Regular school attendance gives students a better chance at life. Students achieve better when they go to school all day, every school day. For more helpful information visit our departmental website: https://everydaycounts.education.qld.gov.au/.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! To everyone who has in some way, shape or form been a part of the 2021 Trail

Ride. The weekend had a great feel to it and there were so many positive comments on the Facebook page. After

tallying up all the entries there were over 600 registrations for the weekend which is a magnificent effort given the timing

and circumstances of the lockdown. Congratulations to P&C members (Julie-Anne Keppel, Trish Leddington-Hill,

Tamara Scorgie, Rachel Green and Gavin Laracy) and their exceptional band of helpers for making the event happen

because without you the event would not be possible. I sincerely thank you and all of the Trail Ride team on behalf of

myself and the school for a mighty effort. Again congratulations and well done, we love your work!

Don’t forget that next week is Book Week and Monday, 23rd August is our special street parade. This year we will be

walking in the opposite direction i.e. starting on the small oval, out the front gate, past the police station, council

chambers, ambulance station and then back into school via the large oval and into the hall. Parents you are more than

welcome to join us along the route. If you are staying onsite for the presentations of best dressed please make sure

you sign-in with the QR code which is at every gate around the school.

Please see your child’s class teacher if you need help with costume ideas. Remember that you do not need to buy

costumes and often the best costumes are what you have lying around the house. I look forward to participating and

seeing the unique creations.

With the commencement of Book Week celebrations next week, I encourage all of you to spend some time with your

child reading a favourite book. Share your passion and foster a love for reading both for purpose and pleasure. There

is nothing like escaping reality for a short period of time to enjoy a good book.

Homework Centre (HWC)

If you are interested in sending your child to Chinchilla State School Homework Centre, there are currently places

available. The Teacher Aides supervising are: Mrs Wilson, Mrs Kleidon and Mrs Luke. It is fantastic that we can support

busy families with this initiative. Can any parents who have students who normally catch the bus home, please remind

them to attend HWC. If for any reason your child is not attending the HWC please inform the office.

From the Principal

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Curriculum Corner with 3A

3A has had an amazing start to Term 3.

In English, we have been focusing on procedure writing. We have read Fantastic Mr. Fox and will write a procedure

on the topic of “How to make a feast!”.

In Maths, we started the term off by looking at multiplication and for our assessment we got to make a multiplication

game. Everyone got very creative in their designs, it was amazing! We are about to test out our money skills next.

HASS has us exploring places near and far. We have been learning about all the states and territories of Australia

and Australia’s neighbours.

Learning is really ‘heating up” in Science as we investigate heat. We have been looking at heat energy and what

makes heat.

When we get the chance, we have been cheering on the Australian Olympians and learning about the history of

the Olympics. We have enjoyed keeping up with the medal tallies and exploring new sports. We have created

some pretty amazing artworks in the process. From 3A

Thank you to Downer

We would like to mention a special Thank you to Downer for their kind donation of bunting orange safety flags which our groundmen is so pleased to have received for use around the school. It is greatly appreciated and we will be able to put them to good use around our school.

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Parent Teacher Interviews The job of a teacher has 3 main parts.

➢ Firstly, it is a teacher’s job to organise a sequence of learning activities (called the curriculum).

➢ Secondly, to design tasks and evaluate student responses to these tasks that allow children to show

what they have learnt from the learning activities (assessment).

➢ Thirdly, it is a teacher’s job to organise the results of the assessments and provide that information to

parents, along with an evaluation of the child’s progress (reporting).

Parent / Teacher Interviews are scheduled for the last three weeks of Term 3. Interviews are able to be booked

online via the SOBS application. To ensure teachers have adequate time to prepare for your interview,

bookings will close on Friday, 20th August.

As advertised, we are due to start our Prep Enrolment Sessions this week. Please find some information

on the Prep 2022 Enrolment Sessions, below. All children must attend an Enrolment Session before

starting Prep in 2022. The Enrolment Sessions are designed to create a sense of community and for

children and families to meet and establish connections in preparation for 2022. This format also allows

our staff to spend more time getting to know your children. All parents will be required to book a one-hour

timeslot and bring their child to this session. During this time, parents will be attending an information

session led by the Deputy Principals. Children will be nearby, where they will be able to interact with other

children and have hands on activities, guided by some of our early year’s teachers. The teachers will spend

some time with the children and we hope that this will be a positive way for parents and children to meet

new friends in our Chinchilla State School family. Please call our enrolment officer on (07) 4672 9222 for

all 2022 enrolment enquires.

2022 Prep Interviews

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The Root Cause As part of The Root Cause Children’s Health Program running at our school, you are entitled to a FREE 12 -

month subscription to the Gold Family Membership, valued at $60 per family. The Gold Family Membership

is an online portal created by The Root Cause, which contains a huge collection of valuable resources

designed to help you and your family make better food choices, and improve your overall health.

It includes: # Lunchbox Bootcamp – A quick, easy online course designed to help you pack healthy lunchboxes

in less time each day # Recipes Archive – including hundreds of healthy recipes for delicious breakfasts,

lunches, dinners, snacks and smoothies # Special Online Events – an inspiring online event every Term to

connect you with other health-aware families and continually upgrade your own skills and knowledge # Video

Vault – containing some of our most successful Children’s Health Cook - Alongs, to get your whole family

involved in fun, engaging cooking activities # Tips, Tools & Templates – all designed to help you make better

choices for your family’s health, in a quick, simple and easy way # eBook Library – a selection of our most

popular eBooks to help you with after school and school holiday snacks, family dinners, and more.

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PBL Update

Chinchilla State School’s P&C Association supports the PBL program in the school.

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Colour Explosion Run 4 Fun – Volunteers Needed

Parents/ Carers, are you available on Thursday, 16th September?

We are looking for volunteers to help with our Colour Explosion School Fun Run! If you can help out, please express your interest to Mrs Braden! By contacting the school on (07) 46729222 or email: lwaso6@eq.edu.au.

We appreciate you helping us make our Colour Explosion School Fun Run the brightest day at school!

Volunteers Needed

Come along give us a hand and have some

fun.

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Junior Showcase

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Payment for 2021 Student Resource Scheme (SRS) is now overdue, if you have not paid this fee please see the front office

staff immediately to make payment. All other fees will be invoiced i.e., school performances, swimming, camps, excursions,

if you have returned the coloured paperwork indicating your preferences.

Preferred payment method is via BPoint, details required are found on the bottom left-hand corner of the invoice/ statement,

CASH or EFTPOS are also available at the front office. We do not take payments over the phone.

Payment plans need to be discussed at least 2 weeks prior to payment cut-off date so final numbers can be finalised. Should you require assistance with making payment, please contact the front office on 4672 9222 to discuss your options or email: bsm@chinchilss.eq.edu.au our Business Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: For your child to attend any Extra Curricular Activities, the outstanding Student Resource Fees, Year Levies or any outstanding fees from previous year’s MUST BE PAID, prior to the due payment date of that activity.

SCHOOL RESOURCE SCHEME FEES

Enrolment Process

In catchment students can currently enrol at the office during office opening hours. Prep Enrolment Sessions will consist of a group interview where parents will be presented with information and asked to fill in questionnaires whilst their children interact with our teachers, in a group setting. The new format is designed to create a sense of community and for children and families to meet and establish connections in preparation for 2022. This format will also allow our staff to spend more time getting to know your children and to observe their interactions with other children. Please share this information with family and friends living in the catchment area!

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SPORTS WITH MRS BYRNE The Preps will be participating in a Water Safety and Swimming Education Program as a part of Health and Physical Education, during Week 10 of Term 3. Students will have 5 lessons for the week. Please ensure your child has the following items ready for their lessons:

- Sun safe swimming costume with sleeves (no bikini or similar) - Towel - Cap - Goggles - Sunscreen (Sunscreen will be provided) - Spare underwear - Easy to Slip on Shoes (Thongs, Crocs, Slides)

Students will need to wear their normal school shoes to school and bring their thongs/slip on shoes in their swimming bag. The easy to slip on shoes, need to be simple for the students to put on. Students will be able to change into the slip-on shoes prior to getting on the bus. Students will change back into their school shoes upon return to school. Students are not to arrive at school in thongs/slip on shoes. Bare feet will not be acceptable. Board shorts and T-Shirts are not acceptable for swimming lessons as they hamper movement in the water and could become a safety concern. The lessons will take place at the Chinchilla Aquatic Centre in heated pool. The students will be bussed to and from the lessons. As per the safety regulations, any student who is unwell must not attend the swimming lessons. As Chinchilla State School values the importance of water safety in the early years, there will be no associated costs to Prep families. All swimming and transport costs for Prep Students have been financially supported by the school. We are also seeking parent helpers to assist with transitioning the students at the pool. If you are at all interested please email Mrs Byrne with your availability (alpat1@eq.edu.au).

Swim Timetable – Week 10 Starting Monday, 13th September

Monday – Thursday Friday Prep B: 1:30 – 2:00pm Prep B: 12:00 – 12:30pm Prep A: 2:00 – 2:30pm Prep A: 12:30 – 1:00pm

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PREP A

Alleymae McGarry PREP B

Liam Catterall

1A

Benji

1B

Wyatt Maguire

1C

Dustin Girdler

2A

Emeress Taylor For consistently

following the learning value by giving your best during English

lessons. Keep up the amazing work!

For an amazing effort in your Maths. You

applied everything you learnt to do your best. You did an amazing

job! Keep it up!

You have done a fantastic job showing the school values of learning, respect and safety both in and out

of our classroom. Keep up the awesome

work!

For consistently being a responsible student who puts his best effort into

completing set tasks and actively participates in all

class activities. Well Done Wyatt!

For showing the value of learning by working hard on your reading and sight words. You are becoming a super reader. Keep up the

awesome effort!

For following the value of learning. Your dedication to your

learning and writing has been outstanding. Keep up the fantastic

work!

“HIGH FIVE” AWARDS

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2B

Lamickey Conway

3A

Pippa Smith

3B

Lachlan Kenafake

3/4C

Matilda Conroy

4A

Maddie Curtis

4B

Jack Kirchen

You have been a dedicated learner this week by focusing on

reading with fluency and practicing your sight

words. Lamickey, your growth mindset is

inspirational! Keep it up!

For following the value of learning. Your dedication to your

learning is outstanding! You have an excellent

attitude to learning and it is amazing to see your

hard work pay off. Keep it up!

For being a kind, respectful and helpful friend to all in 3B, in

class and on the playground.

For always demonstrating our

learning and respect values to a very high

standard. Matilda is an organised and reliable student who is helpful

and considerate! Great work, Matilda!

You're amazing!

For demonstrating the Learning value by having a go at all

classroom activities. You have had a great

start to the Term! Keep up the amazing work!

Jack you are working so hard to follow the five

school values. You have been trying your best to

complete your work to the best of your ability. Keep up the good work Jack.

You’re a legend!

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5A

Katie

5B

Dakoda Renwick

5C

Laicey Curtis

6A

Alexis

6B

Jada Massey

6C

Dylan For consistently

attempting his Number of the Day, even when it is difficult. Keep putting in the effort and it will get

easier Dylan. Your efforts have not gone

unnoticed.

For showing the values of Learning and

Responsibility. Jada you have shown steady

improvement in applying effort to your learning tasks.

You are capable of achieving great things so continue to develop this

skill.

For having a positive start to your first week at Chinchilla

State School. Katie you have shown the values of

Respect, Responsibility and Learning this week. Keep

up the amazing efforts!

You have made a great start to your time at

Chinchilla State School. You are focusing on the

tasks at hand and achieving great results.

Well done!

For working so hard on your poems in English. You have been keen to make sure they are well presented. You are also a great help around the classroom. Well done.

For continually giving her all in class. She is

brave and resilient; never giving up and

always having a go at difficult tasks. You

rock, Alexis!!

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ACES

Ben Weinert

MUSIC

Orlando Walker

TECHNOLOGY

Akeisha-Lee Formosa

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Alba

HEALTH

AUSLAN

Zoe

For ignoring distractions in stressful situations and building resilience! Well done!

For being an active learner in the music room. Orlando it is

wonderful to see your positive energy when

singing and performing actions.

Keep up the fantastic work!

For using the value of Learning by always

trying your best during Technology lessons. Well done Akeisha!

For demonstrating a genuine desire to

produce her best work on every task that she undertakes. Keep it

up Alba!

You have done a fantastic job working

with directions. Thank you for being a

superstar learner in Auslan. Keep up the

awesome work!

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LOTE

Tempest-Rose Finnerty This week’s value lesson is:

Safety:

I use the calm down

area in the playground

before I lose control.

Tempest, thank you for being willing to

translate sentences into Japanese.

CHINCHILLA STATE HIGH SCHOOL

POSITION VACANT - SCHOOLS OFFICER (FACILITIES)

PERMANENT FULL TIME - 38HRS/WEEK

Chinchilla State High School is seeking applications for the role of Schools Officer (Facilities). The position is

for 38hrs/week, 5 days per week. The position is permanent full time.

As the Schools Officer (Facilities) you will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of

the school by providing a high level of facilities care and support to the Principal/Business Manager or

nominated delegate.

Prospective employees must possess a Working with Children Suitability Card (Blue Card) from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. A Criminal History Check must also have been completed within 12 months of applying, or has recently been applied for by the applicant (note: applicant cannot commence until this report is provided). To apply for this position please visit https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/ Job Reference No: QLD/382381 Position Title: Schools Officer, Facilities

Applications Close at 3:00 pm Friday 19 August, 2021 Late Applications will not be accepted

Chinchilla State High School - Position Vacant

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MONDAY

16-08-2021

WEDNESDAY

18-08-2021

FRIDAY

20-08-2021

Tamara Scorgie Tamara Scorgie

Tamika Sippel Tamara Scorgie

Natalie Ennis

MONDAY

23-08-2021

WEDNESDAY

25-08-2021

FRIDAY

27-08-2021

Tamara Scorgie Tamara Scorgie Amanda Maguire

Tamara Scorgie

Natalie Ennis

Tuckshop Roster UNIFORM SHOP (Open from 8:30-9am Mon, Wed & Fri)

Please note that the Uniform Shop is open 8:30am – 9:00am each Monday, Wednesday and Friday or parents can go online to order via the P&C FLEXISCHOOLS App to place orders. Orders will be available for collection from the tuckshop or if you would like them to come home with your child/ ren please specify with your order.