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Dear Parents/Caregivers
Welcome back to term 3 as the westerly winds tell us that it must almost
be EKKA time and tailor are on the bite! I hope you managed to have
some quality family time throughout the holidays as we push through to
the end of week two already!
Junior Sports Field
A big thankyou to our P&C for supporting the school financially
to develop our new junior sports field. This area is now used every
day at playtimes, physical education lessons and intra-school
sport rotations. The Student Representative Council (SRC)
recently held a sausage sizzle which supported the purchase of
post pads for the refurbished play area to ensure our students
stay safe whilst being active.
What is your child learning this term?
It is very powerful from a learning point of view, when your child knows that you as a parent
know what they are learning at school. Parents have the opportunity to consolidate student
learning in subject areas by simply asking a few questions. Term Placemats were emailed to
parents this week and are available on our website. Have a quick look at just what is being
taught in classrooms this term.
COVID Restrictions
As a school, we have limited the number of meetings and school activities where social
distancing is difficult. Whole school parades have ceased and only P-2 and 3-6 parades
continue at the moment. Staff are wearing masks in high traffic areas where social distancing
is difficult such as the staffroom during breaks and meetings that require face to face
organisation. Staff do not have to wear a mask whilst teaching, but may elect to do so.
I’d like to thank all parents for social distancing, wearing a mask and scanning in with the QR
code when entering the school.
As a school, we are making a deliberate effort to continue with most school activities when
we can. We want parents onsite supporting school events where possible. Our up and
coming Athletics Carnival days are a good example of this.
Two Minute Zones- new paint lines
You may have noticed that new paint lines and sign posts have been put in out the front of
the school during the break? Traffic, though still congested at times, is moving better as all
parents follow the simple rules of driving to the front of the lanes, not getting out of your car
and parking on the other side of the road when possible. These simple actions go a long way
to promoting the safety of all school community members at Gilston. Thankyou.
588 Worongary Road
Gilston QLD 4211
Ph: (07) 5501 2333
Absent Line: (07) 5501 2360 Email:[email protected]
www.gilstonss.eq.edu.au
Office hours 8:00am-3:30pm
Gilston SS
Keeping Parents
Informed
Date 21 July 2021
Edition 11
Fri 23 July
Y5 & 6 Interschool Sport Trials
Mon 26 July,2 & 9 Aug
Prep 2022 Interviews
Mon 26 July
Parade 2:30pm WS
QW Specialists
Tues 27 July
Prep Farm Excursion PT & PN
Wed 28 July
Choral Excellence-Nerang SHS Musical
Thurs 29 July
Prep Farm Excursion PE & PS
Fri 30 July
Y5 & 6 Interschool Sport Trials
Mon 2 Aug
Parade 2:30pm P-2 QW Y1
Prep vision Screening
Senior Athletics Day
Tues 3 Aug
Prep School Tour
Senor Athletics Day
9:00-11:00am
Wed 4 Aug
Prep vision Screening
Prep & Junior Athletics Day
(See Parent Calendar for
times)
Hot off the BBQ!
Chess challenge in the undercover area
Craig Douglas
Principal
Deputy Chat… Lower Primary Deputy (P-2) Kelly Clark
Prep 2022
This week, Prep interviews for 2022 have commenced. It was wonderful to meet so many new families
and welcome them to the Gilston community. If you have a child commencing Prep in 2022 and are still
to book a Prep Interview, please contact the office.
Age Appropriate Pedagogies
Age-appropriate pedagogies are shaping teaching and learning in the early years of school now and
into the future.
Age-appropriate pedagogies support early years teachers to apply a range and balance of teaching
approaches and characteristics of quality teaching in their classroom practice. Teachers are supported
to align curriculum, age-appropriate pedagogies and assessment to maximise children's engagement in
learning and to enhance outcomes.
Children learn best when they are actively engaged in purposeful learning experiences. The Australian
Curriculum clearly defines what is to be taught, and teachers use their knowledge of children's interests,
strengths and capabilities to identify the most effective way to teach curriculum content.
Prep teachers at Gilston have been working towards embedding age-appropriate pedagogies in their
classrooms. They have identified students’ interests and are embedding the characteristics of
Age-appropriate pedagogies into learning opportunities.
Deputy Chat… Upper Primary Deputy (3-6) Kylie Gibson
Welcome back-
Welcome back to all families to Semester 2. It is crazy that we are already half way through the year. I
hope all families had an enjoyable and restful break.
ICAS
We are delighted to inform you that Gilston State School will be participating in the world-renowned
ICAS Assessments this year. ICAS is developed by ICAS assessments, a wholly owned subsidiary of UNSW
Sydney, with over 35 years’ experience in educational assessments.
ICAS is designed to target students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English,
Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling and Digital Technologies.
Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities for recognition. Every
student will receive a printed certificate and an online result report. Top performers will be eligible for
medals and are invited to attend special award ceremonies to have their academic excellence
publicly recognised.
The assessments are suitable for students wishing to extend themselves academically and take up the
personal challenge of competing in an international assessment. Your child will be presented with
high-quality, expert-developed questions, allowing them to apply their learning without the need for
prior study or revision.
ICAS Assessments are now online, a move that reflects a sector-wide transition to computer-based
assessments. This allows greater accessibility for students and faster delivery of results.
2021 Participation - Online parent payment:
The web link is https://shop.unswglobal.com.au/pages/pps
Our school’s unique access code is AMN444
This year, Years 2-6 students have the opportunity to participate in the following subjects: English,
Mathematics, Science, Spelling and Digital Technologies.
The testing period - Term 3 Monday, 9 August (Week 5) – Friday, 3 September (Week 8)
Online payment closes Friday, 23 July 2021 (Week 2, Term 3)
Cost per test- Subject
Price per student (AU$)
ICAS English $17.05 (inc. GST)
ICAS Mathematics $17.05 (inc. GST)
ICAS Science $17.05 (inc. GST)
ICAS Digital Technologies $17.05 (inc. GST)
ICAS Writing $21.45 (inc. GST)
ICAS Spelling Bee $17.05 (inc. GST)
Curriculum Leader... Renee Paech
Parent Placemats T3
Term 3 Parent Placemats were emailed recently. If you require a hardcopy, please contact your child’s
teacher. These can also be found on our school website. Please take the time to read through what
your child will be learning about this term and take note of the important dates and events to add to
your calendar.
A new term generally means a new focus! For some students it may mean
continuing on with their English, Maths or Social goals, for others there will be a
new goal in these areas. Please check in with your child to discuss what they are
aiming for this term. The Teacher’s role is to guide and support students in
attaining their goal by providing feedback and scaffolding through the teaching
sequence. In week 8, Three-way conferencing will take place and provide you
with an opportunity to discuss how your child has progressed over the term. In the
meantime, talk with your child about their learning and if needed reach out to
your child’s teacher regarding any concerns.
In the Classrooms this week!
It was great to see several classes taking their learning outdoors this week to enjoy the sunshine. As I
walked around the school there were groups of students engaged in various learning spaces working
collaboratively.
1W spent time investigating measurement with a focus on length. Year 3 explored place value in maths
with the use of their iPads they analysed number plates of staff cars to sort numbers.
Mr Stavar continued with Discus and Shot put instruction with the Athletics Carnival not far away. There
were also some senior students in Languages working on their presentations recording on iPads. Check
out some of the photos below.
Whole School Attendance Target for 2021 is 96%
Current Attendance Levels Congratulations Prep
88-89% BLUE
90 - 93% RED
93 - 95% BROWN
95 - 99% GREEN
99 - 100% GOLD
PC4L-Positive Culture for Learning...
Beehives that have been filled…
Year Prep – 3
Year 4 - 6
Behaviour Focus – Be a Learner
Take turns, share, follow game rules
Complete tasks and contribute to your learning
The Behaviour Team.
Early Years Coordinator Leilani Haydock
Pre Prep Interviews!!
Our Prep 2022 interviews started on Monday the 19 July! Mrs Clark and I are looking forward to meeting
all the children who will be starting their school journey with us here at Gilston next year. If you have not
already done so, please book an enrolment interview for your Pre Prep child starting school next year.
A reminder that the uniform shop will be open for families attending interviews to try on and purchase
uniforms ready for next year.
Have a wonderful week everyone!
PS PN PT PE 1W 1R 1BR 1BA 2A 2AU 2D 2S 3V 3D 3G 3F
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GIST-Gilston Inclusion Support Team... Pauline Lewis and Leilani Haydock
National Disability Insurance Scheme The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports eligible people with disability to access
reasonable and necessary supports for daily living and to achieve their personal goals.
Who Manages The NDIS? The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) manages the NDIS. It is responsible for de-
ciding who is eligible for the NDIS and approving funding for their NDIS plan.
How is school affected by NDIS? The NDIS does not fund supports and services that are the responsibility of the education system.
Who does the NDIS Support?
• The NDIS provides a range of supports for people with disability related to daily living and to
achieving their personal goals.
• Early Years—Children aged 0–6 years with disability or developmental delay may be eligible
for NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) supports. Early Childhood partners co-ordinate
these supports and can support children and their families to build skills for daily living.
• Children aged 7 years and older with permanent disability may be able to access NDIS
supports to help them achieve their goals. Supports may include assistance with daily living, therapy
to help them improve or maintain their skills and function, assistance to improve social and
community participation, or funding for assistive technologies such as communication or mobility
equipment.
How do I find out if my child qualifies for NDIS and further Information?
https://www.ndis.gov.au/contact
Free webinars for parents/carers of children diagnosed with ASD
Places are still available for the following parent/carer webinars facilitated by the Department of
Education regional Principal Advisors Autism. Click the links to register for the relevant session.
Parent webinar – Supporting your child using visual supports (22 July 2021 9.30-10.00am)
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/parent-webinar-supporting-your-child-using-visual-supports-tickets-
160898550897
Parent webinar – Transition to secondary school (26 July 2021 10.00-10.30am)
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/parent-webinar-transition-to-secondary-school-tickets-
160899263027
Parent webinar – Using self-management strategies (26 July 2021 1.00-1.30pm)
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/parent-webinar-using-self-management-strategies-tickets-
160900715371
Parent webinar – Building a transition timeline (2 August 2021 10.00-10.30am)
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/parent-webinar-building-a-transition-timeline-tickets-160900972139
From the Office - Finance & Admin... Jan Wallace, Tracylee Leonard, Cindy Smith & Jo Hoger
Forms and Documents
Parent Calendar Term 3 2021
Year 3 Numinbah Environmental Centre Incursion Consent Form
Year 5 Bornhoffen Camp Forms Year 4 Bornhoffen Excursion Medical & Consent Form
QR Code
We ask that all parents sign in with the QR Code for all major school events and activities . Signs are
on display at the front gate for your convenience.
Newsletter Competition
Win a voucher for a free burger and drink from our Tuckshop.
Be the first to phone the office on 5501 2333 with your answer when the text message is sent out with
this edition’s question! Good luck!
School newsletter advertising-CHEAP AS CHIPS!
Would you like to advertise your business in our school newsletter or know someone who would?
We have over 400 families!
Gilston Grapevine Newsletter Advertising
Please contact admin on 5501 2333 or [email protected] to discuss details
Term 3 per edition 1/2 page = $25 Full page=$50 Cut off date –
Friday prior to
Newsletter
release date
Activity Year Level Cost Due Date
Numinbah
Environmental
Centre Incursion
Year 3 $6 Friday 30 July 2021
Bornhoffen Camp Year 5 $290 Thursday 29 July
Bornhoffen Excursion Year 4 &65 Thursday 29 July
Languages—Japanese... Kylie Doonican
This week our Year five students have been revising their hiragana characters using wool to create
words from our new unit of work. Keeping stroke order in mind, students shaped the wool to form
each character and then recorded their creations on Seesaw. We have continued to use Seesaw in
Japanese lessons to give all students the opportunity to hone their digital skills but it also allows
students to access their work from home to revise and study. We are using Quizlet to create study
sets of the vocabulary students are learning in each unit too. Both apps are downloadable for free or
can be used through their websites on computers or older /full devices.
Instrumental Music… Steve Broxton Welcome to Term 3
Trust everyone had a great mid-year break!
Every Friday Instrumental Music is making home runs! Senior Band Rehearses every Friday in the
school hall before school, and our beginners are enthusiastically attending their lessons every week.
9 Amazing Grade 4 Students!
Back Row - L to R: Sophia, Jordyn, Cheyna, Liam, Alina and Sophie
Front Row - L to R: Thomas, Easton and James
Gilston Senior Band - 4 Amazing Trumpet Players!
L - R: Samuel, Jett, Sam and Josh
We are looking forward to a wonderful term of making music together and even some performances
at school!
Cheers!
Steve Broxton
Instrumental Music
Physical Education... Scott Stavar
SPORT EXCELLENCE SHOWCASE
On the last day of term 2, the Sport Excellence students showcased their skills in a staff v student
netball match. It was a very hard fought contest with the staff winning in a close result. Lots of fun
was had by players and spectators. A special thanks to our great DJ Mr A and to our student team
coach Briony.
ATHLETICS CARNIVALS
These will be held on the following dates –
Senior - (Year 4-6) Monday 2nd Aug 9am - 3pm and Tuesday 3rd Aug 9am – 11am
Prep – Wednesday 4th Aug 9am -11am
Junior – (Year 1-3) Wednesday 4th Aug 11:40am – 3pm
Students may wear their House Shirt. They will require their school hat, water bottle, suitable footwear
and sunscreen. Spectators are welcome but must remain on the hill and social distance. Masks are
to be worn if restrictions remain in place. We look forward to fun and successful carnivals.
Gilston Greats...
1R Ellie
2D Billie-Jo, Alicia, Madison
Indigenous Champion... Shirley Rodger Our NAIDOC Week Celebrations were a great success. Our Acknowledgement of Country plaques
arrived just in time to be displayed at the Rotunda and Prep Gate. In class, students explored symbol
marking on scratch art hands, making and learning about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
flags, listening to Dreaming stories and creating collaborative artwork pictures. At the Secret Garden
the students participated in activities engaging with Indigenous books, jigsaw puzzles, music
instruments, nature collage, texture rubbing, bookmark symbol painting, leaf painting and art.
Workplace Health and
Safety…
Stay COVID safe Please remember, wherever you are, that it is still important to:
• stay home if you are sick if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, get tested
• wear your face masks check in using the Check in Qld app whenever required.
Please continue to regularly check the Queensland Government COVID-19 website for updates including recent contract tracing locations and changes to restrictions.
NAME- Pauline Lewis
POSITION- Inclusion Mentor Years 3 – 6
TIME @ GILSTON- 7 years
WHAT I LIKE BEST ABOUT MY CAREER? The diversity working with
students, parents and staff
FAV FOOD-Sweet treats (naughty but nice!)
FAV COLOUR- Blue and Black
FAV MOVIE- Harry Potter Series
PETS? None
HOBBY? Footy (AFL) and Science Fiction
WHY I LOVE GILSTON SS- – The atmosphere of the
Gilston Community is a great vibe, I enjoy learning
from the students, parents and staff!
Staff Snapshot
Spotlight on Learning... Year 1
In 1W we have been learning about measurement and we have been measuring everything!
Students have been learning about length and measuring how long, short, wide and narrow objects
are.
Library News… Jenny Brown & Irene McGregor
Book Club Issue 5 brochures have been distributed to classes. This Issue will close at 3pm Monday
2nd August.
When orders arrive, they will be delivered to Students. I am aware of the "Gift" option now and shall
make sure I let you know with a phone call, when the order arrives to school.
Thank you to students for returning any over due books. We are currently working through over due
loans and invoices shall be sent out shortly from the office for those books. Keep looking at home, on
book shelves, under beds and in siblings rooms, and return as soon as possible, to avoid receiving an
invoice.
Students are loving the new books that are being shelved weekly. We are slowly removing old and
damaged books to make room for our lovely new items.
It’s Cool2Read@Gilston!
PCYC news… Kylie Morris
What a fantastic vacation care we had. It was two weeks of great fun. We had Wild Encounters
come and visit us with some of their special creatures, Simon from Siba Soccer taught soccer for 3
hours, lots of art and craft activities were done and we learnt all about Mexico, celebrated
NAIDOC along with lots more exciting stuff.
We offer BSC from 6:30am-9:00am, ASC 3:00pm-6:00pm, VAC 6:30am-6:00pm. We offer care on
the Pupil free day which is coming up later this term. If you are interested in enrolling or learning
more about PCYC and what we have to offer, please contact on 0418 277 403 or
[email protected] and we can let you know all the details.
Over the next two weeks we are looking at animals. The children are interested in sharks, whales
and snakes.
P&C News
President - Vanessa Speed [email protected]
P & C News... Vanessa Speed— President
Welcome back to Term 3!!
We hope you all enjoyed the break...even with a lockdown and some rainy days thrown
in.
We have a busy term ahead with excursions, the Athletics Carnival, Yr 5 Camp, Yr 6
Leadership Day, Book Character Parade, 3 Way Conferences, the Art Show and of
course our Father's Day Stall! Please check the Term Planner that was emailed to you for
all the dates.
Over the holidays the mini oval had a makeover!! The oval was a dust bowl with rocks
coming through the dirt making it unsafe for the kids to play on. It is now a green oasis
and is getting plenty of use.....the kids just love it! The School and the P&C contributed
equally to the project and it is a great example of where the P&C use your fundraising
money. Check out the before and after photos on our Facebook page
www.facebook.com/pandcgss/
UNIFORM SHOP
Monday mornings 8:15am - 9:15am
Orders placed with Munch Monitor will be placed in the teacher's pigeon holes Tuesdays
and Thursdays.
TUCKSHOP
Hot Milo just $2....available over the counter in the mornings from 8:30am.
Stone baked pizzas!! Choose from ham and cheese or pepperoni. Just $3.50. Order over
the counter or via Munch Monitor.
School approved Meat Pies are now on the menu for Winter. Just $4.50! Order over the
counter or via Munch Monitor.
Emergency Lunch Packs will be issued to children whose orders have not been placed
by 9:15am. Packs consist of a Vegemite or Jam sandwich, a muffin and a piece of fruit.
Also, please remind your children that they are not allowed to purchase items from the
tuckshop for their friends at break time. This is a school rule that we all must follow.
P&C MEETING
With the Covid restrictions and the current directive for mask wearing, it was decided to
postpone our meeting on Monday 19 July.
Our meeting will now be held on Monday 26 July at 6:30pm in the Staff Room.
We look forward to seeing you.
Keep up to date by following our Facebook page www.facebook.com/pandcgss/
If you have any questions please email us at [email protected] or contact us
through our Facebook page.
Events
Monday 26 July
P & C Meeting
@ 6:30pm - Staff Room
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ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
Promotion Extended and Bonuses added!!!!!
You have until Wednesday the 4th August to take advantage of this amazing offer......
Visit the link https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/1446u93 for more information.
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Uniform Shop Orders can be placed at the
tuckshop or online through Munch
Monitor https://
www.munchmonitor.com/
Account/Login
Open Mondays 8:15-9:15am
Tuckshop
Tuckshop Orders Orders can be placed at the tuckshop each
morning, or online through Munch Monitor https://
www.munchmonitor.comAccount/Login
School ID: gilstonss Password: munch4211
