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Ironside State School
NEWSLETTER 17 November 2016 / Edition 26
2 Hawken Drive St Lucia QLD 4067 STUDENT ABSENCE LINE: 3258 3160
Telephone: 07 3258 3111 Facsimile: 07 3258 3100 Web: www.ironsidess.eq.edu.au
Dear Parents,
As we continue our planning for 2017, the following is the most current picture we
have for the teaching teams moving forward. This is provided as information only
and it is certainly not ‘set in stone’. Some small changes may be made as we
continue to progress towards the new school year.
Teaching Teams for 2017
Prep Team (6) Year One Team (6)
Cathy Gordon Renee Greasley
Libby Strong Emma Zonca
Margo Lergessner Mira Raspaskovski (0.6)/Leesa Palmer (0.4)
Sara Beeston Lou Thao
Robyn Chiffey Alexandra Burt
Christine Lord Deb Warren
Year Two Team (6) Year Three Team (6)
Philip Poulton Scott Murdoch
Heather White Susan King
Mariela Morris (0.6)/Liz Fairhall (0.4) Adele Todd
Annabelle Morrissey Dee Harrington
Sonja Boden Michael Bierhuizen
Robyn Cool Berenice Tan
Year Four Team (6) Year Five Team (6) Year Six Team(5)
Alice Hanley Rachel Beattie Alice Cowan-Dillon
Maria Montefiore Michelle Chandra Jill Mallet
Sea Kilby Julie Bulgarelli Christina Maxwell
Andrea Ward-Isles Brett Perrier Gary Lake
Eleanore Young Sharyn Pinkerton James Henderson
TBA Ben Moreton
Physical Education: Jeremie Clarke-Okah (1.0), TBA (0.6)
Music: Marianne Huxley (1.0), Julie Savage (0.6)
LOTE: Ngarie Aboud (0.6) – Japanese, Nuria Cort-Lluis (0.8) - Spanish
Art: Claire Dyer (0.6)
Teacher Librarian: Cathy Roche
Internal Relief: Rachel Cole (0.4), Julie Savage (0.4)
STLAN: (Support Teacher Literacy and Numeracy) Andrea Read (1.0)
Extension: Jenny McDonald (0.6)
EAL/D: (Acting) Coordinator – Kylie Sommerfeld (1.0), Kerry Powell (0.6), Terri Avis (0.4)
Student Services: (Acting) Coordinator – Tracey Jenkinson (1.0), Melinda Cosgrove – Guidance Officer (0.6)
DATE CLAIMERS:
14 to 18
Nov
Book Fair
18 Nov Prep 2017
Orientation
21 Nov Assembly
Whole School
22 Nov 2017 Japan Study
Tour Information
Session
24 & 25
Nov
Swimming Carnival
Yrs 3 - 6
25 Nov Prep 2017
Orientation
28 Nov Assembly
Yrs Prep - 2
29 Nov Swimming Carnival
Yrs 1 & 2
29 Nov P & C Meeting
1 Dec Festival of Carols
and Songs
5 Dec Assembly
Whole School
7 Dec Yr 7 Graduation
8 Dec Assembly
Whole School
9 Dec Last Day Term 4
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Interschool Sport
Congratulations to all the Ironside SS teams for another successful season of interschool sport. I’m looking forward
to recognising achievements at a whole school assembly shortly. A sincere thank you to the staff who coached
and coordinated teams throughout the season. Sport (in general) and interschool sport is a valued and vital
component to the education of the ‘whole child’. Sport and competition teaches us valuable life lessons as well
as providing great insights to self. Well done to all involved in another successful interschool sporting season.
P&C November General Meeting
The next meeting of the P&C Association will be on Tuesday evening 29 November at 6:30pm in the staff room. This
is a very warm and welcoming forum. The invitation is an open one for your attendance.
All the very best for the week ahead. Stay safe and well.
Damian Johnson
Principal
NEWS FROM MS RUDDICK
Parent Rep Meeting
The next meeting will be held in the staffroom on Tuesday 29 November at 2.00pm in the staffroom.
Just a reminder to Parent Reps to please return the Feedback Form that was emailed to you.
Festival of Carols and Other Songs
This special event will be held at Ironside State School on the evening of Thursday 1 December commencing at
6.30pm in the Hall. You will receive details about this event next week.
Years 1 and 2 Swimming Carnival
Date: Tuesday 29 November
Time: Year One from 9.00am -10.30am
Year Two from 10.45am – 1.15pm
Parents and other family members most welcome to attend.
Prep 2017 Orientation Days
NB There are now 2 Orientation Days planned as follows:
Day One
Date: Friday 18 November
Time: 1.30pm -3.00pm
Who will be attending: Students from all centres except St Lucia Kindy and St Thomas’s Riverview Kindergarten
Day Two
Date: Friday 25 November
Time: 2.00pm -3.00pm
Who will be attending: Students from St Lucia Kindergarten and St Thomas’s Riverview Kindergarten
Japan Study Tour 2017
In 2017, Year Five and Six students will have the opportunity to participate in the 2017 Japan Study Tour during the
September school holidays. An information night is being planned for Tuesday 22 November at 6.30pm in the hall
for current Year Four and Five students. If you would like to know more about this amazing study tour, please join
me on the night.
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Chamber String Orchestra Performs at Parliament House
Congratulations to Ms Weekes and the Chamber String Orchestra for their outstanding performance at a Seniors’
Concert at Parliament House on Wednesday morning. It was a pleasure for both Mr Poulton and myself to attend
the event.
FINAL Senior Band Rehearsal
This will be an open rehearsal on Wednesday 23 November at 8.20am. Any interested students, teachers and
parents will be invited to come into the hall for a ‘mini-concert’ (open rehearsal) where they will play a selection
of our repertoire from the year.
Chaplaincy Committee
The Chaplaincy Committee meets several times each term to plan various events for staff, students and Ironside
families. If you would like to join the committee, please contact me by e-mail or telephone the main office.
Janice Ruddick
Deputy Principal
NEWS FROM MRS VECCHIO
Hands on Learning Together
A recent focus in Year 3 maths has been learning about the properties of 3D shapes.
Students have been working in cooperative learning groups to achieve a common
goal, such as constructing a 3D shape from only one sheet of paper. They have been
applying their mathematical knowledge plus group work skills – positive talk, ‘one voice
at a time’ and respect for self and team – to achieve their goal. Teams practiced and
presented their models using mathematical language. All in all, a well-rounded
learning experience!
“Kids Matters” Occupational Therapy
Kids Matters has sent us some information about intensive Handwriting Workshops that they offer during the school
holidays for children who experience difficulty with handwriting. If you are interested, please refer to the
information by following Kids Matters Handwriting Intensive 2017.
Booklists 2017
Booklists for 2017 will be published soon – parents, please don’t worry, you haven’t missed the
lists! A new supplier has been sourced by the P & C and the School Shop should have the 2017
booklists and ordering information out next week. There will be plenty of time to place orders
before the start of the 2017 school year.
Larissa Vecchio
Deputy Principal
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NEWS FROM MRS BAIRSTOW
Student Leadership Process
We received over 40 written nominations from current Year 5 students, putting their names forward for school
leadership positions in 2017. This large number is a testament to the calibre of the Year 5 cohort, and the support
that they have been given by their teachers and their families to challenge themselves. Today, Mr Johnson and I
informed all of those applicants as to whether they were shortlisted for an interview, which will be held next
week. For those students who were not shortlisted, we strongly encourage you to consider applying for other
leadership opportunities in Year 6. Ironside offers varied openings for you to participate in the school community
as a leader, and this is certainly only the first of multiple opportunities ahead.
RI Christmas Concert
Coming home with all students today will be a permission note to attend a Christmas puppet show which is being
held in the school hall on Friday 25 November. The concert is presented by Quiz Worx and the content of show
centres around the story of Christmas, adapted from the Bible. This special presentation will involve puppets,
music, colourful visuals and storytelling. Further details can be found at www.quizworx.com. The opportunity to
attend this concert is open to all students in Years 1 – 6, regardless of whether they participate in Christian RI
classes during the school term. All students who want to attend this concert need to return the permission slip to
their teachers before Wednesday 23 November.
Jenny Bairstow
Deputy Principal
MUSIC NEWS
Instruments for Purchase through Tender
Tender Process:
If you are interested in lodging a bid for any of the items listed for purchase through tender, please provide the
following details on a sheet of paper in a sealed envelope. This to be placed in the payments box at the school
office by 24 November 2016.
Tender applications
Name
Phone number
Item details
Bid price
The following instruments are up for tender:-
1 x Arco Cello 1/2 Size
1 x Arioso Cello 1/2 Size
1 x St Antonio Cello 1/2 Size
4 x Crotchet and Quavers Cello 3/4 Size
1 x Prelude Cello 3/4 Size
Please follow the following link for further information - Instruments for Tender.
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YEAR 4 NEWS
My name is Eleanor McCabe and I’m a convict who arrived on the Lady Penhryn. I love catching up with old
mates from England all this ‘ard work takes up so much time! It’s great just to relax and talk with me mates about
their journey to the colony of New South Wales. The little lass Elizabeth Hayward is a cheeky one, just how I like it.
It’s been a long couple of years and I’ve made a heap of friends more than I ever had in England. Mary Hill is
certainly me closest friend so far, she even helped me steal a little ration of flour. We didn’t get caught. I’ll thank
the lord for that! Imogen 4M
7 years transportation, 7 years transportation, 7 years transportation. Those were the words the echoed through
my head as the ship tumbled and turned under the firm grip of the storm. Just a few weeks ago, I was chasing a
lad down the street, nicking a loaf of bread and a few potatoes as he turned the bend. Hearing the police call
my name and watching as the gavel boomed to close my case. Now I was here. Away from everything I'd ever
known or loved. Away from my ma or sissy. Ever since my conviction, all I could feel was regret. The only good
thing that came out of this was a vision of my family sitting by the fire eating roast potatoes and baked bread.
That alone was not enough to make anything worth it. As another wave of water engulfed me, I swore to the lord
never to steal again. Cheryl 4M
The crashing waves hitting the beach of Botany Bay! Living History Day was great fun. The Living History did a play
about when an explorer left to discover the Great Southern Land and to find new species of plants and animals.
Living History Day was great fun. We got to dress up like convicts who were sent there because they had been
committing crimes in 18th century England. We had the chance to look at things they used like the cat-o-nine-
tales, a real musket and a ball and chain. Jarod 4M
WHACK!
I hope that’s not me next for the Cat-o-nine tails, because I’ve already had
that! In fact I had it 30 times! I haven’t introduced myself! I am Elizabeth
Hayward, I am the youngest female convict on board. While on the ship I
made great friends with the bossy Eleanor McCabe and fair, kind Mary Hill.
It’s been a long time since the great First Fleet set sail and I’ve made a
decent lot of friends! Quite a few actually tried to help me get a fair share
of food.
4M’s Moot Court with His Honour Michael Halliday presiding.
“All rise for the judge”, said his associate, Jack Hagan. “The criminal
court of the Old Bailey is now in session”. Prisoner Lorraine Thompson
was charged with theft, resisting arrest and contempt of court.
Constable Jordi Groom gave evidence for the prosecution.
Jordi and Jack, 4M
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History Incursion
4A
4HS
Science Forces, Drama Freeze Frames and Living History are just three of the exciting topics 4W have explored
in term 4.
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Fun in 4A
Music class
on Bandana
day.
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It’s been a busy term in 4S! From our science incursion, to a visit from Living History, analysing “Rowan of Rin”,
being Data Analysers and working with Deadly Decimals. The incursions were particular highlights.
A convict aboard the First Fleet…
My ribs stuck out of my stomach as I could see the other prisoners nibbling on the corners of their hard tack. I
could feel another random convict’s chest going up and down as we hugged for warmth. I could hear the
groaning and sobbing of the other convicts locked up in the diabolical cells. I could smell the tobacco from the
guard’s cigarette. I wept as I could feel the thick dirt on the convict’s trousers. I was frustrated with myself for
stealing and promised I would never steal again. Maia 4Y
Australian Mathematics Competition This year a number of students from Years 2 – 6 participated in the Australian Mathematics Competition. The
Australian Mathematics Competition is run by the Australian Mathematics Trust for students from year 3 up to
year 12 in Australia, and their equivalent grades in other countries. Since its inception in 1976 in the Australian
Capital Territory, the number of participants has increased to around 600,000, with around 100,000 being from
outside Australia, making it the world's largest mathematics competition. With an emphasis on problem solving,
a valuable life skill, the questions are designed to be
challenging yet fun. Ironside students achieved excellent
results with many students receiving high distinctions and
distinctions in their categories.
On Friday 4 November, four Year 6 students, were invited to
attend the year 5-6 Australian Mathematics Trust Enrichment
Workshop. The workshops were followed by the AMT Awards
ceremony at King’s Christian College on the Gold Coast. The
students enjoyed the challenge the workshops provided and
were awarded their High Distinction certificates at the Award
Ceremony. Congratulations Peter, Xavier, Emily and
Anwesha!
Mrs Shelley Lee
Head of Curriculum
Years 5 & 6
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Year 6 students and high distinction recipients, Peter,
Xavier, Emily and Anwesha at the enrichment workshop.
SPORTS NEWS
Jeremie Clarke-Okah
HPE Specialist
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2016 Friday Sport Scoresheet: Semester 2, Week 10
Sport Division Opposition Score Winning Team
Cricket
(Mr. Johnson &
Mr. Clarke-Okah)
A Pool Graceville 162 – 152 Ironside
B Pool Corinda Green 115 – 90 Ironside
Girls Basketball
(Ms. Bulgarelli &
Ms. Bermejo Alcibar)
Senior A Indro Hawks 14 - 12 Ironside
Senior B1 Graceville 10 - 4 Ironside
Senior B2 Indro Flames 12 – 14 Indro Flames
Junior A St. Aidan’s Blue 10 -4 St. Aidan’s Blue
Junior B Indro Thunder 10 – 2 Indro Thunder
Boys Touch
(Mr. Lake & Mr. Henderson)
Senior A Indro Lightning 4 – 3 Ironside
Senior B Corinda 0 -1 Corinda
Senior C Toowong 3 - 3 Draw
Junior Toowong 5 – 0 Ironside
Softball
(Mrs. Chandra)
Girls St. Aidan’s 8 – 23 St. Aidan’s
Boys Indooroopilly 20 - 8 Ironside
Flippaball
(Mrs. Cowen-Dillon &
Mrs. Mallet)
Gold A Sherwood Gold 11 – 7 Ironside
Gold B Sherwood Gold 1 - 14 Sherwood Gold
Blue A Graceville Gold 2 – 4 Graceville Gold
Blue B Graceville Gold 8 - 11 Graceville Gold
2016 SENIOR SWIMMING CARNIVAL PROGRAM
Thursday 24 November – Day 1
Program commencing at 9:00am- please note that the times below are an estimate only.
All heats for Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly are being held in class.
Therefore, there will only be finals for these events during the carnival.
Friday 25 November – Day 2
9:00am – 11:00am
Please note: students are competing in AGE levels for finals
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Time Event No. Event
MORNING SESSION
9:00am
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V
10:45am
1
50m Freestyle Heats for Boys and Girls
Starting with 2008 students through to 2004 Students
Morning Tea (10:45-11:20am)
AFTERNOON SESSION
11:30am
|
V
1:30pm
5 Novelty Team Tyre Race
6 25m Freestyle races
7 50m Butterfly Heats- Girls/Boys
Lunch (1:30pm-2:00pm)
END OF DAY 1
UNIFORM SHOP
Please note TRADING HOURS for Back to School
Opening hours for 2016
Mondays 8:15am – 10:00am
Wednesdays 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Fridays 8:15am – 10:00am (Closed 9 December for stock take - last day of school)
Extended trading hours for back to school 2017:
Friday 20 January 2017 8:30am – 11:30am
Saturday 21 January 2017 8:30am – 3:30pm
Monday 23 January 9:00am – 11:00am
Keep an eye out for trading hours in 2017 on the website.
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Booklists will be sent home next week
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Tuesday 29 November is the swimming carnival for Year 1 and 2’s and Friday 18 November swimming carnival for
upper grades. Show your team spirit with house shirts $10 and swim caps $6. Rashis $35 available in navy blue only.
Order your supplies online https://schoolshoponline.net.au/ironside/index.aspx and they can be delivered to your
child’s classroom.
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