COMING EVENTS Note the following dates in your Diary: P&C Meetings Fourth Monday of the month in Staff Room Fundraising 6pm General 7pm TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS: Craft Morning 9am, Function Room. UNIFORM SHOP Open Tuesday from 8.30am - 9.30am and Thursday from 2.30pm - 3.30pm. TUCKSHOP Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.15 am - 2.00 pm DATE CLAIMERS 6th Nov - Prep Parent Information Evening 5th Dec - Prep Transi-tion Morning YMCA O.S.H.C 0455 088 401 Or 46356308

CRUISIN’ CAPPUCINO Cruisin’ Cappucino Van every Wednesday after-noon. Thank you for your support.

Edition No. 33.17 Cooee online at http://www.darlheigss.eq.edu.au 17th October 2017 School Administration:- Ph. 46368333 Fax: 46368300 Email: principal@darlheigss.eq.edu.au

FROM THE PRINCIPAL Chess Success Congratulations to our school’s chess team who finished in the top 10 of school teams in the state at last weekends chess championships. This is an amazing achievement and a reflection of the outstanding prepara-tion undertaken by the boys under the direction of Mr Paul Keen. I’d like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and congratulate the members of this year's most successful team; Aanan Shafiuddin, Lucas Ardika, Allan Hamawand and Siddhartha Subedi.

Student Free Day Activities Yesterday, on our Pupil Free Day, it was great to be able to work with all staff about a range of activities and events that are on our upcoming agendas. A major session was to look at the contents of our most recent and successful school review with the intent of identifying key items that we’ll progress into our school’s strategic plan which we are seeking to do in the next four years. We also had the opportunity to share with school staff aspects of my recent visit to Paris and Singapore where I had the opportunity to talk about the great things that our school does for our children. I was also able to share feedback I received from a number of the UNESCO Ambassadors who visited our school back in April this year. “We visited a really special school, and had a chance to visit their daily lives. The school is reflecting this mul-ticulturalism with children from all over the world, with different religious beliefs and languages. What I saw that actually happens is communication for multi-faith peace through children. Give the privilege to children especially from very young age. A child who lives, and finishes, exits from such school, actually as a perfect condition for mastering his social life. So Toowoomba is a good reference for world peace, to achieve world peace. This experience can be ex-posed and transferred to every where. So I ask myself if it is possible to establish such school models throughout the world. I think yes. Whereas different societies have their own unique conditions, which should be taken into consideration.” H.E. Mr Diekumpuna Sita N’sadisi Jose, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Angola to UNESCO. Peer Reviewer Next week, Monday to Wednesday 23rd to 25th Oct, I will be participating in a School Review at Milpera State High School. As has recently occurred in our school, 3 Reviewers spend 3 days in a school looking at all op-erations and providing detailed feedback on how the school is going and what it might consider doing to en-hance what it can do. I had asked to be involved in the Milpera review as Milpera is a school which has some similar aspects to ours all-be-it is a High School setting. I look forward to sharing what I learn with staff and community when I return.

Walk Together - Saturday 21st October What: “Walk Together is Welcome to Australia’s annual national celebration of Australia’s diversity, de-signed as a tangible expression of the welcoming, fair and compassionate society we are committed to build-ing.”

Where: The Village Green behind the new Toowoomba city library. The walk will then progress through the CBD and finish back at the Village Green for the performance.

When: The walk commences at 11:00am (Please arrive by 10:45am)

There will be a concert commencing at approximately 12:15pm and will run for 30 minutes. Darling Heights students are members of this choir. The WHOLE of Toowoomba is invited to attend this event and concert. There is free food and drinks throughout the day. We have a chance to make the Toowoomba Walk Togeth-er the biggest in Australia so please consider attending.

PBL (POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING) MATTERS

The Value for this week is “Safety” with a focus on “I use the toilets in a safe, appropriate manner”. This week students will be reminded again about which toilet block to use and the importance of using the toilets correctly and hygienically. Students are also encouraged to use the amenities during break times to ensure that their learning time is maximised in the classroom. As always, we encourage students to report any problems or issues direct-ly to a staff member.

SOCIALISATION Schools provide an important opportunity for your children to practice and refine their skills in ‘getting along with others’ while achieving their education. We are all part of the Darling Heights State School, school community and we all have a vested interest in ensuring our school community is happy and healthy. We are a community of people all working to-wards the same goal; the education and socialisation of our children. Research clearly indicates the importance of the development of a partnership approach between parents and schools to learning and school attendance, to ensure children achieve to their ability. The playground environment and the classroom are areas which both provide their own socialisation challenges and it is important for parents to feel confident in approaching the school to discuss issues of concern. Some tips for problem solving in partnership with schools:

Listen clearly to your child’s concerns.

Encourage them to think of things they can do to remedy the situation.

Avoid absenteeism as a solution – this teaches that running away from problems is a valid solution.

Make a time to see your child’s teacher to discuss the issue. If necessary, also make an appointment with the Principal.

Avoid blaming – state your concerns clearly. Work in partnership with the teacher to decide how best to support the situation, looking at the problem from all sides, considering all options and making a time for review.

Remember, the school is a dynamic people community with thousands of social interactions occurring daily. It is only natural that there will be occasions when there are socialisation issues. Schools are about ensuring the safety and happi-ness of every child and are only too happy to work with parents to quickly resolve an issue or concern. A special thanks to all parents who take the time each week to sit down and talk to their child/ren about the week ’s Value and focus. If any parents have any queries or concerns or wish to discuss anything, please feel free to contact Mrs Keiryn Clements on 46 368 333. ENROLMENTS - 2018 Darling Heights SS is currently taking enrolments from Prep to Year 6 classes for the 2018 school year. Please contact the Administration Office for details and enrolment packages. In order to help us plan for next year - we would also like to know if all currents students will be continuing in 2018. Please inform your child’s class teacher or contact the school office on 46 368 333.

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Kiyua Performing Arts held in the Darling Heights State School Hall - Sat from 9am - 11am. Payment is by gold coin donation. For more details call Sheriden 0412135925

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Prep/Year 1 Stars PM - Omar Alsaghier PN - Joshua Mukeba PT - Yousif Shmardatik PW - Jurj Jajana 1B - Kiara Kaprangi 1J - Shahad Al-Manea 1M - Romaya Jones 1S - Cadette Nishimo Year 2 Stars 2B - Dhurgham Khaleel 2D - Zoey Moore (last week) Elysia Kuhz 2M - Drew Peterson 2S - Musbah Awedat

Year 3/4 Star Student 3G - Izaac O’Keeffe 4R - Josh O’Keeffe Year 3/4 Merit Award 3G - Naomie Farrell 4R - Alina Zhang Year 3/4 Student of the Week 4R - Haozhen Tu Year 5/6 Stars of Week 2 5/6A - Lily Nielsen 5/6B - Sienna Carr 5/6C - Phakin Lane-Gessiri 5/6D - Luke Poteri 5/6F - Hawraa Alhasnawi 5/6G - Shamis Fraser

Music Awards Congratulations to the following student who used their singing voice for the first time this week. Aluet Pach

STAR STUDENTS

Team Week 3 Oct 20

Volleyball Jun A

1:45 vs Newtown Concordia 1

Volleyball Sen A

1:00 vs Rangeville Concordia 3

Volleyball Jun B1

1:00 vs Concordia Concordia 7

Volleyball Jun B2

1:00 vs Newtown 2 Concordia 6

Volleyball Sen B1

1:45 vs Glenvale 2 Concordia 4

Volleyball Sen B2

1:45 vs Holy Name Concordia 6

Girls AFL Jun B

1:45 vs Fairview Concordia 3

Girls AFL Sen B

1:00 vs Concordia Concordia 1

Boys Touch Jun B

1:45 Vs Grammar 2 Nell E Rob 1

Boys Touch Sen B

1:00 Vs Grammar 2 Nell E Rob 1

Girls Basketball

5:00 Vs Middle Ridge

Harristown 2

It is with great excitement that we have agreed to run a Positive Parenting Program within our Friday Friendship Group. It will be a condensed program which runs for three weeks. We will also be offering a full PPP on a date to be advised. If you would like to attend please contact Ricky on radam67@eq.edu.au to find out more. Child care will be available for this three week program.

The Friday Friendship group meets every Friday at 9.00am in the Staff Room, we regularly have guest speakers come to spend the morning with us. There is always child care available and it is a great opportunity to meet some new friends, have a cuppa and spend some time with likeminded ladies. Please join us and don’t forget to let Ricky know if you would like to join the PPP.

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EARLY PICK UP DURING SCHOOL HOURS

At Darling Heights State School student safety is our key priority.

Collection of children during School hours - Present to the school office with request.

- Wait in the office until child arrives. Office staff will contact classrooms.

MESSAGES DURING SCHOOL HOURS Messages to children during School hours

- Call the School office on 0746368333 or present your request to the office. - Office staff will contact the classroom teacher or child to relay the message.

PLEASE NOTE: Messages after 2.30pm may be difficult to pass on.

Wednesday – 2.00pm – 3.00pm (Parade) Thursday – 2.00pm – 3.00pm (Yr. 4 Sport) Friday – 12.25pm – 3.00pm (Yrs. 5/6 Sport)

Parents/Caregivers who present at classrooms requesting children during school hours will be directed to the school

office.

Darling Heights has not only been nominated

for a Queensland Community Achievement

Award, they have made it through to the Final 3

contestants. What a great achievement for eve-

ryone involved in our school community. If you

would like to vote for your school in the peo-

ple’s vote then follow the link below, look for Dar-

ling Heights, select and then submit. The pole will

allow you to vote once a day. Wish us luck.

https://www.facebook.com/QLDCAA/

app/126231547426086/?app_data=%7B%7D

EALD News To support the parents of our EALD students, Darling Heights and the University of Southern Qld have commenced English lessons twice a week. Staff from USQ and community volunteers spend an hour every Monday and Tuesday morning between 9.00am and 10.00am in the Staff Room working in small groups to improve the English of about 25 women from other countries. We offer childcare each morning for a gold coin donation to allow mums to have an hour dedicated to improving their speech. If you would like to join us to help improve your English or if you would like to volunteer your time, please speak to Ricky Adams on 4636 8333 or by email on radam67@eq.edu.au and don’t for-get that the next time you pass someone from another country, take a moment to smile and say hello, it only takes a moment and that small gesture can make a big difference to someone.

Book club order forms have been

handed out to classes. Money

and orders are due to the Office

by Thursday 19 October

Congratulations to the Year 2 family who won the Ashmore Village Holiday Voucher in last week’s Cooee!