• 14 September

Swimming Lessons

commence

• 17 September

ISS Show

Free Dress Day

(no coin donation)

• 18 September

End of Term 3

• 5 October (Monday)

Public Holiday

• 6 October (Tuesday)

Start of Term 4

Date Claimers: Welcome Message:

Issue 27

16th September 2020

As Term 3 draws to a close and we approach the upcoming school holidays, I feel it is timely to remind students to remember to use their train brain and stay safe and healthy. Everyone needs to remember we are in the middle of cane crushing season, which means here are machines operating in all areas of the district. Cane trains, haulout tractors, harvesters, trucks and farm machinery are all engaged at this time of year which may present additional hazards to children riding push bikes or walking on the road side. I urge everyone to take extra care and be aware of the dangers that form part are of living in a farming community.

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Year 6 camp at Tinaroo and spend time with students in a more relaxed environment away from the routines of school. I want to state how impressed I was with every student and I commend them on their mateship and support they showed each other. Some of the activities were very demanding but the students encouraged and supported each other to ensure they all ‘had a go’ and overcame their fears. I send a special thank you to the teachers, support staff and parents who worked very hard to ensure every student was included in all activities and safety standards were maintained at all times. Events such as school camps are very expensive and demanding activities for the school and the families but I convinced the positive outcomes of such events make it all worthwhile.

Tomorrow we will be holding our Ingham SS Show Day as an end of term celebration and reward activity as part of the school’s Social Emotional Program. Fingers crossed, it looks like the weather is going to be kind to us and not spoil the day with rainy weather as was predicted earlier in the week. All classes are preparing their stall with a range of activities for students to participate in. Over the past fortnight numerous information flyers have been posted which contain all necessary information about how the Gotcha money works and how the tuckshop will operate selling show food. I am looking forwards to a great day to once again finish off a very busy term.

As this is my final newsletter article before I finish my tenure as Principal of this great school, I want to state how appreciative I am for the opportunity to fill this role. I have been fortunate to work with so many wonderful staff, parents and students during Term 1, 2 and 3. I have thoroughly enjoyed the role of Principal and I acknowledge I have grown and developed personally and honed my skills which will I will benefit from in the coming years. 2020 has been a very unusual year for everyone and Ingham State School has been no exception. Whilst we have had our challenges and been confronted by different events I have always felt comfortable due to the support of the school community.

In closing I want to stress the importance of working together and supporting each other as we all want a common goal of providing our young people with a quality education to set them on the path of being Good Citizens who our community will be proud of.

Thank you all, I look forward to continuing to develop a strong association with Ingham State School in the years ahead.

Regards,

Kevin Barnes Principal

P&C

COMMITTEE

MEETING

Monday19th October 2020

Time –5:30pm

Venue: Staff Room

Everyone welcome!Tea and coffee

available.

SwimmingMonday

2WT, Prep AS, Prep DP, 2CP

Tuesday3MS, 3/4TJ, 1MB, 1/2KKWednesday

6LN, 6SE, 5YC, 4/5KS, 4KN

This term, The Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Team, have planned an end of term celebration to reward the students for their consistent and ongoing good behaviour choices throughout the term.

On Thursday 17th September, Ingham State School will be hosting their very own Show!

We have contacted Brophy’s Party Entertainment Service to support us in this endeavour. They have a strict COVID Safe Plan that ensures we continue to uphold our department protocols as health and safety of our staff, students and school community remains paramount. Details on rides and entertainment are still being finalised, but please keep an eye on the newsletter and Facebook for further information there.

Because this is an event with a behaviour focus, entry to the Show is dependent on students upholding the ethos of the school – Good Citizens and following our school wide behaviour expectations of Be Safe, Be Responsible and Be Respectful. To enable all students a fair chance to participate, we have a 10 Chance system, which provides an equitable opportunity for all students to demonstrate good behaviour.

Any student who consistently shows disregard for the School’s Code of Conduct - Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible – will lose a chance. If a student loses all 10 chances, they will be unable to attend the Show.

Our aim is to foster Good Citizens at Ingham State School by reinforcing and rewarding positive behaviour.

All ride expenses will be covered by the school, however students will earn Gotchas to determine the amount of rides that they can have. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in side show activities organised and supervised by the teachers. There will be a special ‘Show’ tuckshop menu available for students to purchase and as well as the opportunity to purchase Show Bags and fairy floss as part of fundraising activities for the school

The PBL Team

PBL News

Student Absences

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If your child is absent from school, please advise via the following methods:

• Sending a text to the SMS number (0418 157 321)• Phoning our Absence Line to leave a message (4776 9360)• Phoning the Office (4776 9333)• You may also email admin@inghamss.eq.edu.au.

Please ensure you include your CHILD’S NAME/ CLASS/ DATE/ and the REASON FOR THE ABSENCE.

If no reason is provided, the absence will be recorded as “Unauthorised’’.

Our Purposeis to provide quality learning environments in which students improve their academic and social development.

Our Focusis on building a strong professional learning culture focussed on student progress.

Bank Account DetailsBank Account details:

NAME: Ingham State School

BSB: 064 810

ACCOUNT: 0009 0149

School Badges ………… $ 2

School Hats…………..… $10

Homework Bags …….. $10

Water Bottle Coolers…$10

Call into the Office at any

time to purchase these

items.

Items for Purchase

Assembly

Held on Monday afternoons commencing

at 2:30pm in the

Multipurpose Hall.

Everyone welcome!

School Drop Off and Pick Up

It is important that our school remains safe and maintains hygienic environments for all of our community. Parents are asked to respect and adhere to the following measures:

Students and staff who are unwell must stay home.

Adults must not congregate in and around school grounds, car parks, school gates and outside classrooms.

Parents are to use MP Hall area or STOP, DROP & GO area to drop students off in the morning. There will be supervision from 8.00am. Parents should not enter the school grounds.

Students can be picked up from the STOP, DROP & GO area or BACK GATE area. Please organise with your child/ren where pick up will be. Prep students will wait in the MP Hall each afternoon with their teachers.

PARENTS SHOULD NOT ENTER THE SCHOOL GROUNDS.

“Thank you for your support’’

EFTPOS

Now available

Be SafeBe ResponsibleBe Respectful

HatsOur school office hats have gone missing!

Could you please check your children’s bags and return to the office if found. A number of our hats have been embroided with ‘office’ so they should be easy to distinguish.

Could you please ensure that your child/ren are bringing their own personal hats to school each day.

A reminder that we have hats for sale at the office for $10.00. Please come to the office or send your child with the money and we will put their name on their new hat.

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Talking Tuckshop

For your convenience, EFTPOS is now

available at the office for all fees e.g.

Swimming, Camps, Excursions

etc.

Good condition Second-hand Uniforms are needed.

We are looking for pre-loved uniforms (especially boys)

Donations can be handed in at the Office at any time.

Second-Hand Uniforms

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Certificates presented on Assembly recently:

Stars of the WeekBrooke Prep DPAlyse 1MBRuth 1MBThomas 1/2KKLogan 2WTAmayah 2CPJackson 3MSDeclan 3/4TJJackson 4/5KSCurtis 4/5KSBailen 4/5KSAdam 5YCSeth 6LNTrinity 6LNCaleb 6SE

LOTE 3/4TJ

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Certificates

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Performing Arts

Lesson Days

Woodwind/Brass with Mrs Gunston – Thursday Strings with Mrs Wright – Wednesday afternoon (Year 4’s) and Friday

It’s hard to believe that it is the last week of school – this term seems to have gone by so quickly! Ensemble rehearsals for both Woodwind / Brass and String students will be held as normal this week. As this Thursday is the day of the ISS Show, there will be no instrumental lessons held in the middle session for any Woodwind / Brass students, so these students can enjoy the Show with their peers. All of the Year 4 Woodwind / Brass students will be having a group lesson in the afternoon, to work through their ensemble music in more detail. String lessons will be held as normal on Wednesday and Friday.

Please remember to keep up with the music practice during the holidays!

Mrs Wright and Mrs Gunston

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Requirements

8:45 am 2WT 3MS 6LNStudents must arrive to school with their

swimmers on underneath their school uniform.

9:45 am PREP AS 3/4TJ 6SEStudents must arrive to school with their

swimmers on underneath their school uniform.

10:45 am Morning Tea

11:30 am PREP DP 1MB 5YCStudents will change into their swimmers at

playtime.

12:30 pm 2CP 1/2KK 4/5KSStudents will change into their swimmers during

class time.

1:30 pm Lunch

1:40 pm ASSEMBLY 4KNStudents will change into their swimmers during

eating time.

Below is a timetable for all classes swimming:

Swimming News

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Day 2 – On Wednesday we split into two groups, yellow and purple. Through the cold and pouring rain purple group set off in their canoes to the abseiling rock. We spent the day smashing goals and overcoming fears. As teachers, watching these children accomplish goals brought tears to our eyes. We could not be more proud of you all. Yellow group spent their day on campus at the centre participating in group activities and exploring energy and electricity in some unique ways. They created milkshakes, powered LEGO cars, cooked a cake, all using the power of the sun (solar power). Our night time activities consisted of a bit of brain strain to answer quiz questions, dancing, singing and many laughs once again.

Day 3 – Thursday, the groups swapped activities. Yellow group set sail across the pristine lake in their canoes, with the sun shining on what was looking to be a picture perfect day. They challenged themselves on the abseiling rock, once again making their teachers proud. Purple group spent the day in the bush completing groups challenges and working together on the giant sea-saw, lava walk, and canyon swing. The leadership shown during the time both groups completed these activities was very impressive. Our last night at TEEC lead up to some ‘family’ time down by the lake around the warm fire pit. We had a sing a long, shared stories and experiences from camp and once again shared many more fun times.

Day 4 – Pack up time! After a long three days we gathered the troops and packed up our area leaving it just as we had found it. We thanked the staff at TEEC for the wonderful experiences we had all had, then loaded 50 sleepy children and 8 sleep deprived adults onto the buses and made the long journey home. No…the kids did not sleep on the bus!

As teachers and parent helpers we would like to thank all the children for the opportunity to share in your successes during the time we were on camp. We will have many funny stories to share for the years ahead and we could not be more proud of you all.

Mrs Ellis, Mrs Naughton, Mr Smith, Mr Barnes, Mrs Zatta and Mrs Zappala.

After a second attempt to plan camp we finally made it!! Last week from Tuesday to Friday the Year 6s attended camp at the Tinaroo Environmental Education Centre. When we arrived on Tuesday lunchtime we hit the ground running with setting up tents and group activities to familiarise ourselves with the centre. As night approached we all participated in some drama games and activities which brought many laughs to everyone.

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Community News

Parents and Guardians,

The Ingham School Dental Service will be offering treatment to your Grade 6 students in Term 4 and in 2021 we will be offering treatment to the rest of Ingham State School. All Grade 6 students will receive a medical history, dental consent form and a Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) double-sided form, which when completed can please be returned to your school’s office.

For any inquiries please phone The Ingham School Dental Clinic on 4776 6872 weekdays and leave a message if no answer.

Child Dental Benefits Schedule funds will be collected for eligible children.

Should your child require another appointment/s after their examination and clean you will be required to accompany them.

Oral Health ServicesIngham School Dental ServicesTownsville Hospital & Health Services

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P&C News:Last night’s meeting saw our treasurer position filled. Congratulations and thank you to Derek

Kopeshke for taking on the role. We are still seeking a President or Secretary to fill our committee so

let us know if that’s you!

As this is his last week with Ingham State School, the P&C would like to thank Kevin Barnes for his

dedication to the role of Acting Principal and support of our P&C team and school. We wish him the

best as he returns to his role as Deputy Principal at Ingham State High School.

Would you still like to order a FISHING SHIRT from our fundraiser? We have extended the due date for

orders until Wednesday 7th October, which is the first week back at school. This will still allow

adequate time for delivery before the end of the year. If you have had trouble viewing the range on

your mobile, see this week’s newsletter for a guide. Thank you for all of the orders received so far!

Our court resurfacing has been completed with the final stage being the resurfacing of the handball

courts between B and D blocks. It’s great to see the kids enjoying these facilities!

Our next committee meeting is scheduled for Monday 19th October.

We are trialling a NEW TIME of 5:30pm.

Everyone is welcome!

Order forms and payment to be finalized and returned to the office by

Wednesday 7th October (extended date)Expected delivery will be week 8 of Term 4.

Payment methods:

Cash (please enclose correct amount in a clearly marked envelope)

Direct Deposit

FISHING SHIRTSThe Ingham State School P & C have teamed up with LJMDesign to provide another fun and beneficial fundraiser. Our only opportunity for 2020!

All shirts are designed by LJMDesign, a family owned, and operated business based in Tropical North Queensland. These shirts are a staple item in North Queensland providing sun safety and comfort. Browse from the extensive range of designs available in kids and adult sizes designed to be affordable for the whole family. You can view the designs on the following link.

If you are on your phone, after you click the link simply go to their Facebook album that’s titled Fishing Shirt – Complete Range.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/fishingshirt/photos/?tab=album&album_id=392659214226543

Cost of shirts are $50 each!

Make Christmas presents easy and practical this year. All profits go straight back into Ingham State School P & C! It’s a WIN, WIN!

Ingham SS P & CBSB: 064-810Account #: 0009 0050Please use your full name and FS as reference e.g. John Smith FS

Payment must be made in full when placing your order. Orders will NOT be filled without payment. Thanks for your support!