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Newsletter #14• Week 8, Term 3
7 Sep Yr 3&4 Swimming
10 Sep Yr 3&4 Swimming
11 Sep Yr 3&4 Swimming
12 Sep Yr 3&4 Swimming
12 Sep Music Night 6-7pm
13 Sep Yr 3&4 Swimming
14 Sep Yr 5&6 Swimming
17 Sep Yr 5&6 Swimming
17 Sep P&C Meeting 6pm
18 Sep Yr 5&6 Swimming
19 Sep Yr 5&6 Swimming
20 Sep Yr 5&6 Swimming
21 Sep Yr 3-6 Swimming Carnival
21 Sept Last day of Term 3
22 Oct Pupil Free Day
11 Dec Yr 6 Presentation Night
PARADE
Monday 2:15pm
Dates to Remember
From the Principal’s Notebook
Dear parents / carers and families,
As mentioned in previous newsletters, our staff are focusing their professional learning toward develop-ing a deep knowledge of the Australian Curriculum. This week, in cohort teams, our classroom teachers have been offline to collaboratively plan their English units for Term 4. I am inspired by the enthusiastic and professional conversations I have witnessed that place the priority on engagement of our student’s in learning. Furthermore, we are fortunate to be sup-ported by many Regional staff as part of the #Whatever_ it _Takes strategy to refine and re-view our systems to ensure success and engagement for their future. This semester, we will focus on our whole school approach to supporting diverse learners to ensure we are aligned with the Departments Inclusive Education Policy and the Disability Discrimination Act.
In the past weeks we have seen students competing in Rotary Speaking com-petitions, delivering presentations on assembly, participating in Book Week activities as well as our Prep father’s day barbeque. Every week our teachers go above and beyond their core work of teaching and learning to provide rich learning and enjoyment for our students.
As we approach the end of the term, I remind parents that they are most wel-come at any time to make contact with classroom teachers and our leaders to work in partnership. Our formal interviews will be held at the start of Term 4. Your child’s teacher will be in touch should an interview be required. I look forward to the commencement of our Year 3-4 swimming program this Friday.
Warm regards,
Sharon Jones, Principal
ABSENCES: 4058 9260 [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS: 8:15am - 3:30pm
GENERIC EMAIL: [email protected]
NEWSLETTER EMAIL: [email protected]
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS:
Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 – 9am
OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE: 4058 0252 [email protected]
FRESHWATER P&C OFFICE: 4055 2946 [email protected]
SCHOOL DENTAL CLINIC:
1300 300 850
SCHOOLWATCH:
13 17 88
Useful Contacts
IMPORTANT NEWS
P&C Meeting
17th September at 6pm
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MUSIC NIGHT 2018 On Wednesday 12 September, the school will be hosting Music Night, to showcase the talents of our students involved in Instrumental Music. The program for the evening will feature pieces from the String Orchestra’s, Band and Percussion group. Everyone is welcome to come along to this event that will be held in The Canopy from 6pm – 7pm.
CYBER SAFETY INFORMATION SESSION FOR YR 5-6’s On Thursday afternoon 6th September, our Year 5 & 6 students will be participating in a ‘cyber safety’ program presented by our school’s adopt-a-cop, Senior Constable Heidi Marek. The following topics will be discussed during the sixty minute session:
• Using strong passwords
• Terms and conditions for gaming/chat sites and phone apps
• Safe searching and viewing
• What you say online/sharing information
• Geotagging
• Cyberbullying
• Online grooming
• Getting help
With the increasing use of social media, it is essential that young people learn strategies to protect themselves, whilst engaged in online activities. Handouts will be given to our students to pass on to their parents. It would be enormously valuable if parents could take the time to read the handouts and have a follow-up discussion with their children on this issue. A huge thank you is extended to Senior Constable Marek for addressing this very important topic with our students. Hopefully, our students will not encounter any of the negative side of engaging on line - however I am sure this information will prove invaluable if they do. NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATIONS On Wednesday 19th September we are celebrating NAIDOC day with a morning concert. We would like palm fronds donated to help decorate our stage and canopy area for the event. Please drop off all palm fronds and in particular coconut fronds if possible to the back of the canopy area (near Mr Hornett’s shed). We need as many as possible as they will be used later in the day for weaving demonstrations. Thanks in advance, NAIDOC Committee PAYING INVOICES – BPOINT When paying an invoice issued by the school we recommend using BPOINT. For an easy reference on how to use BPOINT refer to the attachment with today’s newsletter. Using BPOINT means that the invoice is paid instantly, you receive an immediate receipt for payment and you can manage payments from your phone or home/work computer. However, always refer to the due date for payment as reports are provided to the school the following day. BPOINT is the preferred method of payment at Freshwater State School. SCIENCE & SUSTAINABILITY ARTICLE My name is Sydney Richter and I am a member of the Science and Sustainability Program 2018. My project is about protecting our environment and in particular native wildlife, by keeping cats inside at night. This also means that a cat is less likely to get a disease, ticks or other problem inside their bodies. Did you know that scientists have rated cats Australia’s number one threat to our native wildlife? Cats have directly led to the extinction of 26 species. That’s a lot of species and a lot of our precious animals, gone! Forever.
Remember - responsible cats need responsible owners.
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PREP ENROLMENTS FOR 2019 Do you have a younger sibling due to enrol in Prep next year? Children born between 1st July 2013 and 30th June 2014 are eligible for Prep in 2019. Please complete an enrolment form (available from the school office or our website www.freshwaterss.eq.edu.au ) as soon as possible and return it to the office. Original Birth certificate and immunisation records must also be produced. FRESHIE CAFÉ NEWS Hello everyone, Parents please be advised that if you order online using Flexischools you do not have to put a bag in the tuckshop box as we have already done that. Treat of the fortnight
Banana Cake $1.00 per slice
To parents who have an outstanding account at the Café, could you please clear it as soon as possible Have a great week and happy caféing. The Café Team
BOOK WEEK COMPETITION WINNERS Thanks to all the students who entered this year’s Book Week competitions run in the library. We had a record number of entries. All winners received book prizes.
Colouring In Winners P-3 The picture for colouring in was drawn by Catherine Wills from Year 6. Winners were: Prep: Meesha C (PGW), Lily M (PRD), Ethan R (PGW), Lucas H (PRD) Yr1: Tye H (1EB), Emily H(1EB), Ricky L (1EB), Jamie G (1KDD) Yr2: Soraya SP (2TDW), Lucy V (2TDW), Emma H (2TDW), Sol N (2KD) Yr3: Tasma C (3SB), Elina L (3RO), Nina A (3RO), Ava M (3SB)
Drawing Competition Winners P-3 Drawing a picture of Rodney the Rabbit from the story – Rodney Loses It Prep: Esjay S (PGW), Patrick W (PTE), Kobi W (PRD), Theo S (PTE) Yr1: Elle M (1EB), Koby C (1KD), Oscar M (1KDD) Yr2: Mya A (2AY), Olivia V (2KD), Maximus M (2KW), Bella G (2AY) Yr3: Sarah E (3SB), Chelsea W (3SB)
Writing Winners 4-6 Writing a story about finding treasure. Chloe J (5LD) Mitchell F (5BW) Mos A (4KWH) Alma K (4NSW)
Until next year. Happy reading! Mrs Sue Fuller JAPANESE NEWS Year 4 and Year 6 classes are learning about animals in their units this term. They will be learning all about native animals in Japan. Do you know any?
In Australia we have Father’s Day on the first Sunday of September. But in Japan it is celebrated on the third Sunday in June. Children give their fathers a card as well as a small present, like socks or a tie. Amy Fulwood, Japanese Teacher
PBL Focus Rule: Be Responsible —Week 7 & 8
Expectation: Be Responsible—Follow all Instructions
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P&C MEETING—MONDAY 17TH The upcoming P&C meeting will be held on Monday 17 September at 6pm (note the change of time). We hope to see you there! Claire McGuire, P&C President YEAR 6 PRESENTATION NIGHT Our Year 6 Presentation Night will be held:
Date: Tuesday,11th December from 7pm
Venue: Crosswell Hall, Cairns State High School
YEAR 2/3SW, 3, 4, 5 & 6 SWIMMING If you have not yet paid for swimming fees are now overdue and must be paid immediately.
Year 2/3SW, 3 and 4 are swimming this week, commencing Friday, and in Week 9 this term.
Year 5 and 6 will be swimming in Weeks 9 and 10 this term.
The Year 3-6 Swimming Carnival is Friday 21 September. (Students in 2SW will not attend).
Swimming dates Term 3 2018
Year 3 and 4
Friday 7 September
Monday 10 September
Tuesday 11 September
Wednesday 12 September
Thursday 13 September
Year 5 and 6
Friday 14 September
Monday 17 September
Tuesday 18 September
Wednesday 19 September
Thursday 20 September
Please see Mrs Knight if you have any queries.
Kristen Knight
Year Level Depart from School Swim Return to School
4SSW, 4NSW 8:55am 9:15AM-10:05am 10:30am approx
3AM, 3CG 9:45am 10:05AM-10:55AM 11:20am approx
3SB, 2/3SW, 10:35am 10:55AM-11:45AM 12:10pm approx
3RO, 4KWH 12:15PM 12:35PM-1:25PM 1:50PM approx
4SM, 4SC, 1:05PM 1:25PM – 2:15PM 2:40PM approx
Year Level Depart from School Swim Return to School
5AH, 5NC 9:05am 9.25AM-10.15am 10.40am approx
5LD, 5BW 9:55am 10.15AM-11.05AM 11.30am approx
6NB, 6JPM 11.35am 11:55PM-12:45pm 1:10PM approx
6NLM, 6NT 12:25pm 12.45PM-1:35pm 2:00pm approx
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FRESHWATER GIRLS AFL TEAM V GORDONVALE SS On Wednesday 22 August the FSS Girls Year 5/6 team played Gordonvale SS in the seventh Annual Women in AFL Challenge match on our top oval. The girls had the best time sharpening their skills learned from the AFL Queensland Schools Cup earlier in the year! Congratulations to the girls for winning this year’s challenge and bringing the shield back to Freshie! Well done to all the girls who have represented Freshwater in AFL this year. Huge thanks to Mrs Buttenshaw for her time and commitment to coaching the girls. Thanks to the parents for supporting all of our games this year and Mr Hull from Gordonvale SS for all his efforts. Mrs Knight
FOWLERS GROUP REGIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOL NETBALL CARNIVAL Last Friday, 19 girls from Year 5 and 6 represented Freshwater at the Fowlers Group Regional Primary School Netball Carnival at Martyn St Netball Courts. Huge thanks go to:
Narelle Harris for coaching the girls for the last five weeks in preparation for the day.
Cheryl Cook for umpiring all day.
The parents/carers for driving their daughters to the courts and cheering us all on.
All the girls for being fantastic representatives of our school, demonstrating wonderful sportsmanship, having fun and being happy about being active! Congratulations and well done to you all!! Mrs Knight
GREEN BALL CHALLENGE
Well done to our fabulous Year 5 Green Ball tennis team! They were fantastic participants in the Brisbane International Schools Challenge at the Cairns International Tennis Centre last week. Massive thanks to our super tennis coach Dana and Mr Debuque for their organisation and assistance. Well done Freshie!
Pictured far right:
Georgia Nutter, Mr Hull & Iesha
Hargrave holding the shield
Pictured right: FSS AFL Girls
Team
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GENERAL NOTICES
FNQ FIVES SOCCER–OCT TO DEC 2018 Where: Tiger Park Edge Hill Who: All ages male/female When: Starts Friday October 12th for 10 wks. Cost: U6/7’s - $50. +$50 per team on game day. U/8-U15’s $50 + $70 per team on game day Contact: [email protected] or [email protected] Ph. 0439 857 655 . Register at caravellafootballacademy.com.au ACTIVE KID SPORT CAMP @ TAS AQUATIC CENTRE What: Games, drills & fun for boxing, tennis, dance, soccer, swimming, volley-ball, basketball, athletics, gymnastics, water polo & more When: Tues Wed & Thur 25-27th Sep & 2-4th Oct from 9am to 3pm Bring: Togs, towel, morning tea & lunch Cost: $60 per day or $150 per wk Contact: [email protected] or 4036 8193 NRL/QRL SPRING MOD CAMPS HOLIDAY CLINICS Where: Daradgee Education Centre When: 2nd-4th October Contact: Alby [email protected] or 0448 812 005 To register: playnrl.com/programs/schoolholidayprogram
SCHOOL BASKETBALL @ FSS IN TERM 4 When: Wednesday afternoons from 3-4pm Where: FSS Basketball Court Dates: October 24 & 31, November 7, 14, 21 & 28 What: Receive 6wks coaching, basketball, mini hoop & ball game Who: Prep to Year 6 Cost: $80 (payment electronically please) Contact: [email protected] LEARN TO SWIM @ TAS AQUATIC CENTRE Learn to Swim program to teach children swimming & water safety. Contact: Dionne 4036 8193 or [email protected] VINNIES FAMILY FUN 3 DAY MEGA BOOK SALE When: Friday 28th to Sunday 30th September from 9am to 5pm Where: Cairns Cruiseliner Terminal, Wharf St, Cairns VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR OVERSEAS STUDENTS To find out more & request an info pack contact: SMS ‘HOST” to 0428 246 633 or wep.org.au or ph. 1300 884 733
CONGRATULATIONS
Week 8
PGW NA
PRD ETHAN J
PJS LEROY M
PTE JOE L
1ADS SAFIYA A
1KDD MIA B
1KD HARRY B
1EB TYE H
2KD AVA C
2AY ASATO K
2KW DYLAN C
2TD GEON B
2/3SW MIA S
3CG SARAH A
3SB ISABELLA S
3RO NA
3AM ETHAN V
4NSW JACK M
4SM HOLLY A
4SC LAILA B
4KWH MELODY K
4SSW MYA S
5AH LIANNA K
5NC SERGIO D
5BW PARNIAN E
5LD JACK A
6JPM MILIKA K
6NT TOM C
6NB JORDAN M
6NLM NA
Music 5AH
PE ZOE I—5LD
Japanese TARA P—3RO
