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21 March 201921 March 2019

Thought of the Week

PRINCIPAL’S NEWSHarmony week, 17 – 23 March,celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity.It’s about inclusiveness, respect and asense of belonging for everyone. We arewell placed at Glenmore to celebrate andrecognize these values given the richmulticultural school community that wehave. At any one time, we have students

from upwards of fifteen different cultural backgrounds. Thesestudents sing together in choirs, play together in stringensembles and bands, compete in Eisteddfods, are teammembers in interschool AFL, soccer, netball, basketball andmany more sports, and most importantly play and learntogether each day at school. We are in the ideal position to instillthe mutual respect that that Australia and the world so badlyneeds. I firmly believe Glenmore is a shining example when itcomes to celebrating and respecting cultural diversity.

It is very sad that we are celebrating Harmony Week thisyear following the dreadful events in New Zealand. Suchbeliefs and actions have no place in a civilized world and it isvital that we raise our children to respect and value the diversityin our communities.

We invite our students to wear traditional dress to ourFriday assembly, where we will celebrate Harmony Day,Glenmore style.

Last Friday’s National Day Against Bullying parade was theculmination of students’ work in class over the previouscouple of weeks, examining the topic of bullying, its impactand ways to respond. It is important to understand whatbullying is and what it is not, as the term is often misused.

What is not bullying: disagreements with peers; not likingsomeone; on-off acts of meanness

What is bullying: ongoing and deliberate use of power;repeated verbal, physical or social behaviour that intends tocause harm

On Friday 8 March we celebrated the investiture of our2019 school leaders. Special guests Mr Barry O’Rourke(Member for Rockhampton) and Mr Matthew Newell (Principalof Glenmore State High School) presented badges totwenty-seven students who will undertake various leadershipduties during 2019. In addition to this ceremony, Mr O’Rourkeofficially opened the new kitchen at the back of our librarybuilding. This project was completed through a successfulgrant application by our P & C Association, topped up by P & Cand school funds. It is a very useable facility and will be a greataddition to the infrastructure at our school.

Last week, a number of Glenmore teams from Years 4,5 and 6 will contest the Glenmore High Challenge Cup.This activity encompassed challenges from Coding to English,History and Dance. Our teams had a great day working withthe various challenges and were recognised for their teamwork.The Challenge Cup is a wonderful opportunity for students toextend themselves in the various challenges on offer. Thank youto Mrs Allison for coordinating our participation in the event andMrs Mason for assisting on the day.

On Monday 11 March our P & C held its Annual GeneralMeeting, at which the key positions of President,Secretary, Treasurer and Fundraising Coordinator weredecided for 2019. The executive positions for 2019 are asfollows:

A sincere thanks to all who accepted a position on the P & Ccommittee. Our P & C operates through the efforts of a smalland hard-working group. Please consider how you can assistthe work of our P & C. It is a great way to connect with theschool and to contribute to our school community.

Attendance is a big focus at Glenmore and we areconsistently nailing that 92% school target. We have beatenthis 92% target in six of the first seven weeks this term andour whole school percentage for the year-to-date is 92.5%.Thank you to parents and carers for your part in this fantasticimprovement in attendance in 2019. We are consistently seeingfourteen of more of our seventeen classes standing up onparade, having beaten our attendance target.

At Glenmore, our roster is five days on, two days off –making every school day count. All students meeting orexceeding our 92% target this term will be in the draw fora $50 IGA card.

Week 6 Percentage Week 7 Percentage

Whole school 93% Whole school 92%

1CW 100% 3SH 97%

56AM, 3SH 97% 1CW 96%

Week 6 Percentage Week 7 Percentage

2SW 96% 56AM, 2SD 95%

5CP, 4MK,45JS, 3LF, 2SD

94% 6MM, 1EC 94%

6MO 93% PKB, 4MK,45JS, 12KR

93%

34KP, 1EC 92% 6MO, 5CP,34KP

92%

On Tuesday Mrs Tooth (our Prep to Year 2 support teacher)and I attended an IEAL/D workshop at District Office. Theday was run by Central Office staff and the region’s AssistantRegional Directors. We were able to showcase the outstandingoutcomes we have achieved for our indigenous students inreading and English generally during 2018. I will share someof these success stories in a future newsletter and via ourFacebook page. Again, this is another very clear example of theoutstanding work we do at Glenmore.

I sometimes receive requests for references from familiesof Year 6 students who are considering enrolment at anon-state high school. As a state school Principal, my role isto support transitions to state secondary schools; therefore,I respectfully decline requests to provide references for thispurpose. This is consistent with the position of other primaryschool Principals. A student’s semester reports will providedetailed evidence of their academic ability, effort, behaviour andextra-curricular involvement at Glenmore.

Mark DunlopPrincipal

NEWS FROM THE DEPUTY

GLENMORE STANDARDS:

• President – Sarah Schuemaker

• Treasurer – Marlene Granshaw

• Secretary – Danielle Brandt

• Fundraising Coordinator – Marlene Granshaw

• I follow teachers/staff instructions immediately

• I keep my hands, feet and objects to myself

• I wear my school uniform with pride

• I am well-mannered

• I respect the environment

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PARENTING ARTICLE

This article by Michael Grose fromParenting Ideas is an excellent read. It is atimely response to the shooting inChristchurch last Friday. The article givesparents some effective advice on what todo when the world experiences such

tragedy……

RESPONDING CONSTRUCTIVELY TO THECHRISTCHURCH SHOOTING

Last Friday’s shooting of innocent people in two Christchurchmosques is an event that has shaken people to the coreworldwide.

While we’d like to protect our children from such events, inreality it’s impossible, as the news coverage is so widespreadand the event itself has impacted so many people. The personalnature of this particular tragedy makes it even harder tostomach than some recent natural disasters that have made thenews, as awful as they have been.

So how do you approach this with your children? There is noeasy answer, but be assured that your child will benefit fromtalking to you. These ideas may help:

BE AVAILABLE

Let your child or young person know that it is okay to talk aboutthe events in Christchurch. Listen to what they think and feel.By listening, you can find out if they have misunderstandings,and you can learn more about the support that they need. Youdo not need to explain more than they are ready to hear, but bewilling to answer their questions.

FILTER THE NEWS

While we don’t advocate censorship, we do suggest that youtake particular care about your child’s exposure to newsevents. The consistency of images can be frightening for youngchildren who don’t understand the notion of distance and havedifficulty distinguishing between reality and fiction. Olderchildren and teenagers will probably be interested in the newsevents, but they probably need an adult available to answertheir questions and reassure them.

ENGAGE IN THE NEWS WITH OLDER CHILDREN

Many issues are now arising from this event that may be ofsignificant interest to older primary-aged children andteenagers. Be prepared to engage in discussions about politicalleadership, gun laws, the coverage of the event itself by themedia and other issues that will emerge. Increasingly, youngpeople are demonstrating that they want to have a voice inshaping the world they live in. Give them a chance to air theirconcerns and formulate their ideas in the safe confines of home.

MANAGE EMOTIONS RAISED

The Christchurch tragedy may raise many emotions for childrenand young people including sadness over the loss of life,confusion over how such an event could happen, and outrageover injustice. Take your cues from your children and follow thethreads that emerge. Demonstrate that you understand howthat they may be upset and clarify their emotions if possible:“It’s understandable to be angry when you hear news like this.”

MODERATE YOUR LANGUAGE

Currently, we live in very divisive times. The fact that thisshooting was carried out on one particular group demonstratesjust the extent of the divisiveness of our community. Encouragekids to be inclusive, steering clear of valued-laden, extremelanguage such as ‘terrorists’, ‘evil’ and ‘horrors’ whendescribing the events and the alleged perpetrators. Not onlydoes this type of language encourage children and youngpeople to take a position rather than focus on the problems, itrisks desensitising them to the reality of the impact of this event.The use of more sedate, yet descriptive language such as‘gunman’, ‘awful’ and ‘tragedy’ can take remove the emotionalsting, while demonstrating the enormity of the event’s impact.

KEEP TO A NORMAL ROUTINE

Your child may feel powerless. You may feel the same way asthat’s what events like the Christchurch shooting does to us.Maintaining the same sleeping, eating and daily routines canhelp to restore a sense of control over our daily lives.

SHOW THEM HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD

Arguably, these are the worst of times in terms of socialdivisiveness. Our children in many ways are letting us knowthat they don’t want to continue living this way. So how canthey have an impact? Recently a timely clue came my way inthe form of a notification from Facebook. Over the weekend, aparent shared an existing message to her Muslim friends as amessage of hope. The quote reads:

“Don’t become too pre-occupied with your child’sacademic ability, but instead teach them to sit with thosesitting alone. Teach them to be kind. Teach them to offerhelp. Teach them to be a friend to the lonely. Teach them toencourage others. Teach them to think about other people.Teach them to share. Teach them to look for the good. Thisis how they will change the world.”

We get that power back when we start to impact the peoplearound us in small ways, making positive changes for thebetter.

‘Kindness’, ‘helping others’, ‘encouraging’, ‘sharing’ andsimilar concepts don’t make great political slogans butthey form the basis of every strong community- which isprecisely what kids need.

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BULLYING NO WAY PARADE

Last Friday’s parade was a sea of banners, posters anddrawings summarising the activities classes had undertakenabout bullying. There were many great messages and theseare evident in the accompanying photos. Glenmore always risesto these occasions and the vast majority of students in thisschool are kind and respectful at all times. Students are alsoencouraged to stand up (when it is safe to do so) to studentswho are not showing kindness or respects for others.

BREAKFAST CLUB

Students who cannot access breakfast at home have theopportunity to receive breakfast from 8:15am on school days:

Lauree LanyonDeputy Principal

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for theirachievements in Term 1 week 6 and 7:

PREP YEAR 1 YEAR 2

JeremiahRichardson-Williams

Denzel Boyce

Navaeh Crane

Stanley Neal

Kaire Clark

Evelyn Ray

Hoani Bristow

Horece Ingui

Jordyn Buic

Anndella Ingui

Rylee McPhillips

Jasmine Flower

Shyliqua Chapman

Blake King

Sebastian Muller

YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5

Kaiah Driver-Graham

Jaylom Manu

Chahat Sarao

Jonathan Goodsall

Kyarlarni Saunders

Jazmyn Clarke

KahlarniSolomon

Jaelah Allen

Scarlett Lye

AlexanderBuchanan

Latham Beresford

Holly Druery

Orlando Haynes

Le-Zanda Tilberoo

YEAR 6 LOTE LIBRARY

Dawn Ingui

Angelique Yasso

Tullen Broszat

Hanya Sajjadi

Brody James

Sarah Riley

Lilly Hayes

NUDE FOOD DAY

Nude Food Day: Tuesday 26 March 2019

Are you ready for Tuesday, Week 9?It’s Glenmore’s NUDE FOOD DAY!!!!

ROCKHAMPTON DISTRICT HOCKEYWell done to William Crane, Ryan Brookman, Mikayla Bills andIzzabelle Howell who made it through to the RockhamptonDistrict Hockey team.

Congratulations to Ryan Brookman for making the Capricorniateam.

• Monday, Tuesday and Friday – Glenmore HighSchool – please be aware that Primary Schoolstudents are not supervised by school staff whenthey enter these grounds. The High School P&Cfunds this initiative.

• Wednesday and Thursday – Glenmore StateSchool – between F and G block. This is organisedby the Baptist Tabernacle volunteers.

• Glenmore Primary students DO NOT ACCESS theHigh School breakfast club on Wednesday andThursday.

• If your child uses one or both of these BreakfastClubs please discuss with them the following:- Always use manners- Do not take more food than you need- Correctly dispose of any rubbish- Eat sensibly and chat respectfully with friends and

adults- It is not a play time

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REP. SCHOOL SPORT

SOFTBALL

Rockhampton district trial information and permission forms forboys and girls 10 -12 years (born 2009 – 2007) are availablefrom the school office.

Trials are to be held at Rockhampton Softball Association fieldsat Kele Park, on Wednesday 01 May from 4.00 – 5.30pm thenWednesday 15 May from 4.00 – 5.30pm.

Permission forms are to be handed in at the trial.

FOOTBALL (Soccer)

GIRLS

Rockhampton district trial information and permission forms forgirls 10-12 years (born 2009 - 2007) are available from theschool office.

Trials are to be held at Bouldercombe State School, onThursday 02 May from 4.00 – 5.00pm.

Permission forms are to be handed in at the trial.

BOYS

Rockhampton district trial information and permission forms forboys 10-12 years (born 2009 - 2007) are available from theschool office.

Trials are to be held at a venue to be advised, on Friday 03 Mayfrom 4.00 – 6.00pm.

Permission forms are to be handed in at the trial.

P&C – PRESIDENT’S BLOG!

NEXT MEETINGMONDAY 13 MAYSTAFFROOM 6PM

ALL WELCOME

RegardsSarah SchuemakerPresident

FRIDAY AFTERNOON SPORTS DRAW

AFL – All games played at Kele Park

22 March

Glenmore SS vs Berserker St SS @ KP3 @ 12:45pm

29 March

Glenmore SS vs Frenchville SS @ KP3 - 12.45pm

SOFTBALL/TEEBALL – All games played at KelePark

22 March

Teeball vs St Joseph’s PA 2 on 3A

Softball vs Frenchville SS on 3B

29 March

Teeball vs Frenchville SS on 3A

Softball vs RGS 1 on W1

SOCCER

22 March

Year 5 vs Mt Archer SS @ 12:40pm @ Mt Archer SS

Year 6 vs Mt Archer SS @ 1:35pm @ Mt Archer SS

Girls vs The Hall SS @ 1:35pm @ Norbridge 1

29 March - TBA

REMINDER: HATS AND WATER BOTTLES EVERY FRIDAYFOR GAME DAY

TUCKSHOP NEWSVolunteers wanted if you can spare a couple of hours in

the morning your help would greatly be appreciated.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MOTHERS’ DAY STALL

Lunch orders can be placed online using flexischools.Go to the link below and click register

http://flexischools.com.au/

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DATE CLAIMERS

Nude Food Day 26 March

Sports Day 02 April

Easter Bonnet Parade (Prep to Year 3) 05 April

Last Day Term 1 05 April

Term 2 Commences 23 April

Mothers’ Day Stall 9 May

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2019

Good Friday Friday 19 April

Easter Monday Monday 22 April

Anzac Day Thursday 25 April

Labour Day Monday 06 May

Show Holiday Thursday 14 June

Queens’s Birthday Monday 07 October

FAMILY CONNECT

Family Connect is one of several programs run at GlenmoreState School for students and their families, by volunteers fromRockhampton Baptist Church. These programs include BrekkieClub, KidsHope and RI. Family Connect runs on Wednesdayafternoons during school terms from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. As it isa family event – connecting families with each other, and withother families - PARENTS MUST ACCOMPANY CHILDRENTO AN EXCITING PROGRAM OF GAMES, ACTIVITIES ANDSTORIES. We like to describe it as Fun! Food! and Faith! …andwe also provide a free meal each week as well. We love to seeyou there!

Family Connect Wednesday afternoons 5.30-6.30pm

COMMUNITY NOTICES

VICTORIA PARK EASTER HOLIDAY FUN

ISA JUNIOR INDOOR REP NETBALL TRIALS

On Friday 5th April at the Indoor Sports Arena. Ages from 8and Under girls through to 16 and Under Girls and Mixed.$10 per person to register. No indoor netball experience isneeded. Please contact us on email sportsisa@hotmail.comor call 49278499, for registration forms or if you have anyquestions.

ISA CHEEKY MONKEYS SCHOOL HOLIDAYFUN

Cheeky Monkeys School Holiday Fun at the Indoor SportsArena. From 5 years of age.

$30 per day per child, discounts apply. Wide variety of sportsand activities throughout each day.

With arts and crafts, Yoga, Swimming and so much more tokeep the Cheeky Monkey’s entertained.

Make sure you secure your spot by calling us Today on49278499 or email sportsisa@hotmail.com.

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