Mackay North SS News · Mrs Fiona Janson and Mrs Vicki Wicks will be working in a shared teaching arrangement in 1B. Mrs Janson is returning to our staff from recent maternity leave

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NB: The background images on each page of this newsle�er are

photos taken by the students who par�cipated in the

photography session at our STEAM a"ernoon last term.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

SPORTS DAYS

The end of second term is often a busy one – and this year is no exception!

Last week our school held the Years 3 to 6 Athletic s Carnival , with our 800m events held on Wednesday and the remainder of our track and field events taking place on Thursday 8th June. Congratulations to Herbert who were the winning sports’ house on the day. Can I say with pride that throughout the day the students demonstrated wonderful behaviour and sports-manship. A mantra that is a great one to live life by is to not to be better than anyone else, but to be better than I was yesterday and our students definitely showed that they were trying their best and encouraging others to do the same.

FINAL ASSEMBLY FOR TERM 2

Next week, we will hold our final school parade for the term on Friday 23rd Jun e in our Hall . This assembly will include, 100% attendance for Term 2 awardees and Principal Achievement list awards for academic excellence in Semester 1. It will be a long assembly, but one with a lot to celebrate. Parent attendance is most welcome.

STAFFING CHANGES FOR TERM 3.

As with all schools and workplaces there are staffing changes that can occur from time to time. That is the case with our school at the beginning of Semester 2.

Mrs Leigh Wilson will conclude her contract with our school at the end of this semester and we would like to thank Mrs Wilson for her efforts during Semester 1 with the 1B class. From the beginning of Semester 2 Mrs Fiona Janson and Mrs Vicki Wicks will be working in a shared teaching arrangement in 1B. Mrs Janson is returning to our staff from recent maternity leave and Mrs Wicks will be moving from her current one day a week role in Prep MW to work with Mrs Janson. Both are looking forward to working together and with the students and families in 1B.

date claimers

TERM 2

Life Educa�on ..........................Fri 16th-Wed 21st June

Instrumental Camp ................. Mon 19th-Wed 21st June

Junior Sports Carnival ............................... Wed 21st June

Mackay Show Holiday ........................... Thurs 22nd June

Term 2 A+ Day ............................................ Fri 23rd June

Last Day of Term 2 ...................................... Fri 23rd June

First Day of Term 3 ................................... Mon 10th July

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ISSUE 9

16th June 2017

principal

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∗ SENTENCE STRUCTURE & PUNCTUATION

∗ NUMBER and always focused on

∗ READING AND WRITING

Mackay North State School

Improvement Agenda 2017

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With Mrs Wicks moving to the 1B class to work with Mrs Janson, Mrs McKinnon in Prep MW will now be working full time in Prep from the beginning of Semester 2.

I have been seconded to office of the director general in central office to work in the School Improvement Unit throughout Term 3. In my absence Mrs Di Schmidt will step into the role of principal. Mrs Schmidt’s role of deputy principal will be filled internally. The successful classroom teacher will be expected to, in addition to the role of deputy principal, maintain daily contact with their current class so that continuity of the class and school expectations are maintained for the students and their families.

NATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARDS

The National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA) Foundation was formed in 1994 to recognise the teaching profession and the important role it plays in shaping young minds. NEiTA gives parents, grandparents, school boards/councils, parent associations and community organisations the opportunity to nominate their inspirational teachers and school leaders. Nominations for 2017 are now open – but close soon, on Monday 3rd July. For further information or to nominate a great Mackay North State School teacher please call 1800 624 487 or visit the ASG NEiTA website: asg.com.au/asg-neita

PREP YEAR IN 2018 – ENROL NOW!

Children are eligible for Prep in 2018 if they were born between 1st July 2012 and 30th June 2013. If you have a child due to start Prep in 2018, or know someone else who does, please contact the school office to collect an enrolment form and information about starting school at Mackay North State School.


principal (cont’d)

Stephen Bobby

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Mackay North SS News senior

sports

carnival

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SPORTS

DAY

AGE

CHAMPIONS

9 Year Old Girl’s

Champion

Hunter Lang

9 Year Old Boy’s

Champion

Koben Kulpinski

10 Year Old Girl’s

Champion

Lilly Giblett

11 Year Old Boy’s

Champion

Shelby Percival

10 Year Old Boy’s

Champion

Joe Fowler

12 Year Old Boy’s

Champions

Tyrone Southgate

&

Max Cain


Champion

Charli Kenny


Champion

Anna Crossan

Herbert House

Sports’ Captains

Belle Watling

&

Tia Brick-Binsiar

WINNING HOUSE

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SHELL QUESTACON SCIENCE CIRCUS

S hell Questacon Science Circus visited our school on

Tuesday 6th June. They performed highly mo�va�onal

demonstra�on style science shows to students from Prep to Year 6.

The shows explored the relevance of science and technology in everyday

life using familiar everyday items and a touch of theatre. Our students were

engaged, inspired and enthused by the performances.

IMPROVEMENT AGENDA - NUMBER

U nderstanding and working with number is another area of par�cular focus for improvement

this year for the students in our school.

Number is not just about the ability to count or recognise a

number. It’s about a deep understanding of what numbers mean, the

understanding of their rela�onship to one another and includes

understanding of the total quan�ty and different ways that that

quan�ty can be made. For example, the number 24 can be shown as

20 and 4, 2 tens and 4 ones, 1 ten and 14 ones, 2 groups of 12, one

less than 25, 10 more than 14, half of 48, etc.

Students who develop a deep understanding of number are able to readily apply this knowledge to

“..think and reason flexibly with numbers, use numbers to solve problems, spot unreasonable

answers, understand how numbers can be taken apart

and put together in different ways, see connec�ons

among opera�ons, figure mentally, and make reason-

able es�mates.” (About Teaching Mathema�cs,

Marilyn Burns)

To help your child develop a strong sense of

number, encourage them to think about

and use numbers, not just count and

recognize.


deputy

principal

Elijah Aus�n and

Asha Hayhoe helped

with one of the many

amazing Questacon

demonstra�ons

24 = 2 dozen eggs

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Bake Together -

It’s not too early to expose your child to frac�ons - especially

through measurement when baking. Involve your child in making

biscuits, having him/her

measure the ingredients - with

your supervision, of course! Imagine

together how many biscuits you might

make from the biscuit dough, then see

how close you were to your es�mates!

(Check on your es�mates from �me to �me as

you are making them: “Hmm! I guess we could make 20

biscuits but we’ve already made 18 and we have lots le@!

I’m thinking now that maybe we can make 30 biscuits!”)

Build Together -

Whole numbers and frac�ons show up everywhere when building things. Involve

your child in a simple building project (wood, material, paper, etc.). Remember to

es�mate, first! You might even throw in an es�mate of �me: “I wonder how long it will

take us to make this bird house? 5 minutes? 5 hours? 5 days?”

(Ac�vi�es taken from Mathema�cs a Guide for Parents to Everyday Mathema�cs and

Helping Your Child at Home Grades K-6, published by Central Kitsap School District Department

of Curriculum and Instruc�on, 2000.)

BEING RESPECTFUL

W e con�nue to work with our students around the value of respect. Modelling what we teach

is the most powerful way others learn as hearing and seeing translate into ac�ons. We teach

our students to treat others, as they want to be treated. Respect is the pillar that supports the bridge

called rela�onship.

As parents and carers coming into our school, we ask that you be mindful of students learning from

what they see and hear and that you are also in the privileged posi�on to model respecJul

behaviours for them to learn from.

Below are some �ps to help us be more respecJul towards others.

Tips To Be RespecJul -

• Be kind.

• Listen aLen�vely and show interest in whatever is said.

• Good manners are the essen�al quality to show respect. So, cul�vate

good manners, as people get a sense of respect, when they interact with

a well-mannered person. Good behaviour automa�cally earns the respect

of others.

• Do not stereotype other people. Stereotyping makes you come across as a

narrow-minded person. It also shows your lack of respect for the person

you are stereotyping.


deputy


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• You cannot respect anyone whom you mock,

tease or backbite.

• Apologizing for your mistake, can show how much you

respect the other person.

• When you respect someone, you must also respect his choice and

free will. So, don’t pressurize anyone to do something which he or she is

not willing to do.

• To show respect, value other people’s opinion. This does not mean blindly

follow whatever they say. You must show your understanding of his or her

opinion, and then present your reasons for agreement or disagreement.

(Par�ally from hLp://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/how-to-be-respecJul-toward-

others-6875.html#2O.99)


deputy


Week

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Week 8

student of the week

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Each week we aim for at least 95% a�endance in

each class and across the whole school. As can be seen

from our data, we have many classes mee�ng or doing be�er

than this target but our whole school a�endance is not achieving

that same success. Please ensure your children are a�ending school,

unless they are truly unwell.

Congratula�ons again to 4M for their fantas�c a�endance in Week 7 and

Prep MW for their highest a�endance in Week 8.

WEEK 7 ATTENDANCE

WEEK 8 ATTENDANCE

PB PMW 1B 1M 1/2B 2HB 2O 2/3B 3S 3W 4JH 4M 4N 5M 5S 6H 6O

95.2 96.0 86.7 96.0 90.5 94.4 95.2 98.4 97.7 96.7 94.8 99.2 90.8 96.5 92.5 97.7 93.1

Attendance

Award

Week 7 - 4M

Week 8 - PMW


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PB PMW 1B 1M 1/2B 2HB 2O 2/3B 3S 3W 4JH 4M 4N 5M 5S 6H 6O

90.3 96.0 91.4 95.2 92.4 94.4 91.2 92.0 90.8 93.3 88.9 95.4 90.8 88.7 95.8 88.5 91.5

Di Schmidt

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Mackay North SS News reading

for fun

afternoon

Mrs Wilson had “Caps For Sale”

Mrs Bird was the waitress at the “Cat in the Hat Reading Café”

There were

“Magazines and Music”

in a cosy li*le nook

for the students with

Mrs Schmidt

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for fun

afternoon

“Creepy Crawlies”

were the order of the

afternoon with Mrs Briggs

Mr O’Donnell’s “Table 52 Reading Restaurant”

had books, books and more books on the menu

Miss Bugeja’s “Wonky Donkey”

included a song along with the crazy story

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for fun

afternoon

Mr Williams and a posse

of detectives tried to

solve a possible

“Murder Mystery”

Mrs McKay dished

out goodies from

“Me Bag”

No one was in the dark at

“Flashlight Reading”

with Mrs Manttan in charge

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for fun

afternoon

Mr Shew kept asking,

“What DO they do with

all the POO from the

animals at the ZOO?”

“Puppets and Plays” were the order of the day with Miss O’Shea

Mrs Bray bounced “Stories and Beach Ball Questioning” off the students

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for fun

afternoon

Children spent a colourful

afternoon with

Mrs Grant and her

“Hello Rainbow”

Mrs Hunt brought the

characters to life from

“Dr Seuss”

Miss Jodie’s group were busy

with their own

“Book Title and Cover Design”

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for fun

afternoon

Students were captivated by the online stories

“Hey That’s My Monster” and “I Need My Monster”

with Mrs McGovern and Mrs Turnbull

Mrs Saunders encouraged students to

use their imagination when performing

“Scripted Plays with Puppets”

Mrs Birrer had the children

eating out of her hand with

“Book Sushi”

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for fun

afternoon

Students created

“Crafty Critters”

with Mrs Carroll

Children were fascinated

when ladies from HACC and

the City Library brought

along artefacts and spoke

about the 150th Anniversary

of the South Sea Islanders

coming to Mackay

Mr Rosentreter ended up with a crew of rapscallion

sea robbers when he introduced them to

“How I Became a Pirate”

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for fun

afternoon

(Cont’d)

Children chilled

out while

Mrs Heel read

“Gibblewort the

Goblin”

Children made

their own

“Rainbow Fish”

after Mrs McKinnon

read the story to them

Mrs McVean’s

group of students

spent the

afternoon reading

“Comics!!!”

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Hello again Mackay North Families,

Firstly , I am a�ending a HOSES conference in

Brisbane. This is the second ever HOSES conference

that has been organised by the Department of Educa�on

and Training (DET). I am joining with HOSES from the

Mackay region as well as across the whole state to focus

on:

• addressing and exploring the Disabil ity Review

recommenda�ons;

• delivering and bui lding on the key outcomes of the

Disabil ity Review – what it means for each of us

• building the leadership and capabil ity of HOSES.

In one of the newsle�ers last year I a�ached a l ink for parents and carers

to contribute to the survey that was undertaken as part of the review.

Next term I wi l l be able to give you the outcomes of the review which was

aimed at ensuring world-class inclusive educa�on is available to all

students. I hope some of our families contributed to the survey!

What is Inclusive Educa�on, you ask?

Inclusive educa�on means that every day in every classroom, every state

school student is learning and achieving in a safe, suppor�ve, inclusive and

disciplined learning environment.

Inclusive educa�on provides all students with access to high-quality school ing

that is free from discrimina�on based on gender, language, sexual or ienta�on,

pregnancy, culture, ethnicity, religion, health or disabi l ity or socio-economic

background or geographic loca�on.

The Queensland disabil ity review report is now avai lable on the department’s

website and provides a comprehensive discussion of findings and offers a number

of recommenda�ons.

Secondly , Li�le Athle�cs Queensland is once again hos�ng a track and field

compe��on for children aged 6 – 16 on the weekend of the 24t h

and 25t h

June at

the Townsvil le Sport Reserve. Chi ldren are invited to par�cipate in the upcoming

LAQ McDonald’s Winter Championships and U7 and U8’s Carnival . Placege�ers in

each age group and event wi l l receive medals, while

the U7 and U8’s wi l l receive a par�cipa�on medal.

When: 24t h

and 25t h

June 2017

Where: Townsvil le Sports Reserve

For: All children aged 6 – 16

Cost: $20.00 / non registered athlete

Info: LAQ Website Calendar


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Thirdly

Last week I sent home (in Communica�on Books) a family invita�on

for students with a disabil ity and their families to a�end the yearly

Circus Quirkus performance. This year it wil l be held on Thursday

July 6t h

at 6pm. This is in the first week of the school holidays. If you

have not received your le�er, please check carefully inside your child’s

Communica�on Book.


sep (cont’d)

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>> 2012 Reader’s Choice - Apps for Homeschooling

>> One of 2012′s Best apps for Special Needs - Teachers with Apps

Until next time, Helen Parker (For the SEP Team)

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RED DAY - TERM 3

Term 3 Red Day will be on Monday 14th August in

Week 6.

All orders are to be done via Flexischools. Register your

child/children at www.flexischools.com if you have not

done so already.

Please see Rebecca at the Tuckshop if you need help.

Red Day orders are now open and can be ordered at anytime.

The cut off for orders is 5:00pm on Monday 7th August.

First lunch - pizza & a drink

Second lunch - chips or chocolate

Red Day is a fundraiser and we thank you for your support.

Every Monday in Term 3 at 8:00am, all students

are welcome at the Tuckshop, to enjoy a healthy

breakfast (Breakfast Club) funded by ATSICHS

and prepared by Sharon White.


tuckshop

Mr Stink On Friday 2

nd June, Years 2, 3 and 4 students travelled to the MECC to see the stage produc�on of

the David Walliams’ novel “Mr S�nk”. With thanks to the “Pathways to Performance” program we

were able to subsidise the cost of this excursion having the bus paid for en�rely by a grant.

Students were thoroughly entertained by the hilarious show and sat cap�vated in their seats from

start to finish. As always Mackay North State School students demonstrated exemplary behaviour

while we were out and about, displaying their best manners both on the bus and in the theatre.

An enjoyable morning was had by all.

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Pyjama Night in the

Library We recently held the Annual

Pyjama/Storytelling Night in the

library. A fantas9c group of children

a:ended with their parents to se:le in

and hear awesome stories read by our

teachers.

There is untold value in sharing books

together, and we hope that Pyjama Night

demonstrates this to our parent community!

We had a mix of funny and though=ul stories that were read with enthusiasm and met

with delight from our students.

Our aim is for our school community to appreciate the value of story books and find our

library a welcoming and accessible space to enhance the literacy of our children.

Along with the stories read, we had some lucky door prizes to give out and extra prizes for

Best Pyjamas, Best Teddy and Best Listener.

The night concluded with warm Milo and biscuits and the opportunity for extra borrowing. It

was great to see children leave with a book they will enjoy at home.

A big thanks to Mrs Schmidt, Mrs Caldow, Mrs Hine, Mrs McGann and Mrs Wilson for your

help. It was so appreciated.

I hope we see you all at Pyjama Night next year!


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All

books

borrowed

from our

library need

to be returned

asap please.


library (cont’d)

Mrs Maunder and Miss Sandy

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Junior Choir

Junior Choir has started with a bang! We had 56 Year 2 and Year 3

students come to the first rehearsal last week and what an awesome

sound we made!!! All students in Years 2 and 3 are welcome to join the

Junior Choir. Junior Choir will rehearse at first break on Wednesdays.

Senior Choir

Rehearsals will be on Mondays at first lunch.

Instrumental Music Reminders

Θ All instrumental students should be prac�sing at least four

�mes a week for 20 minutes each prac�ce session.

Θ Families who have outstanding instrumental fees please

contact the office to make a payment plan or make a payment

towards your balance owing.

Θ Families of beginner instrumental students - remember your

child will need their own instrument next year so now is the

�me to start saving.

Θ Students in the concert band and string ensemble will need

long, black pants, black shoes and black socks for their

upcoming performances.

Rehearsal timetable


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Semester 1 Cultural Calendar

EVENT DETAILS

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2 Instrumental Camp Selected students: Sun 18

th – Wed 21

st June

T

E

R

M

3

Wakakirri Wakakirri Troupe: Friday 21st

July

Mackay Orchestra & Bands Concert Band & String Ensemble: August 12/13 TBC

Big Sing Senior Choir: Wed 30th

& Thurs 31st

Aug, Fri 1st

Sept

Rats of Tobruk Ceremony Recorder Ensemble: Friday 1st

September 5pm

Twilight Concert All Cultural Students: Tuesday 5th

September

DID YOU KNOW?

Singing daily for at least 10 minutes reduces stress, clears sinuses,

improves posture and can even help you live longer.

Jodie Hunt

Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination

and life to everything ~ Plato

Monday Tuesday

BWP Strings

Senior Choir Recorder Ensemble

African Drumming

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NO MORE CEREAL BOXES NEEDED!

As so many of you answered

our call, we now have plenty.

Thank you to everyone who donated.


wakakirri

Our latest foyer display is by the Year

One’s who have taken some 2D shapes they

have been learning about and turned them

into colourful pieces of very clever artwork.

foyer

display

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RESOURCE SCHEME

If you wish to par9cipate in our $50

resource scheme please come to the office

and fill out the applicable form.

PAYMENT OF FEESPAYMENT OF FEES

The school offers the following payment methods for payment of school fees.

Þ Cash, cheque or EFTPOS at the school office Þ Mastercard or Visa over the phone Þ Direct Deposit to: BSB 064-707 Account No 00090722 CBA Þ BPoint: details on the bottom of student invoices (www.bpoint.com.au/payments/dete) Þ Centrepay – application forms can be obtained from the office

Please be aware that payments made via Direct Deposit and BPoint may take up to 2 business days to appear in the school bank ac-count. We advise parents to forward a copy of the payment confir-mation/ receipt to the school office or email [email protected] .

If you are unable to make payments please contact the school office. A payment plan can be set up so your child can participate in activities.


office

FOUND

⇒ 1 key on a very distinct key ring

⇒ 1 single key on a key ring

⇒ 1 ring

⇒ 1 fuel card

⇒ 1 set of keys

⇒ 3 watches

Please see Mrs Scott in the office if any of these may be yours.

VERY

DISTINCT

KEYRING

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Every year, Mrs Jan Bell, a former Mackay North State School

teacher aide for 20 years, travels to the Solomon Islands and

volunteers her time and knowledge to help set up school libraries

in many remote areas.

Jan has come up with a novel idea for any unwanted “Marvel

Heroes” tokens that are currently being given to Woolworths

shoppers ie. THEY WOULD MAKE GREAT COUNTERS.

When you go shopping, Jan has asked if you would you kindly collect

them for the Solomon Island children. Any amount you can donate

for this worthy cause would be greatly appreciated. All donations

can be left at the office in the box labelled “SOLOMON ISLANDS

DONATIONS”.

marvel heroes tokens wanted


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Therapeutic Foster Carers are needed in the Mackay region. These types of carers provide safe homes to children whose needs are higher and more complex than other children. They have often experienced significant trauma, grief and loss, and as a result will often have challenging behaviours. Some of these children can also have an intellectual or physical disability. Foster carers who provide this type of care are resili-ent, calm, patient, nurturing and have a good sense of humour.

We believe every child has the right to a loving and secure home and we provide additional supports, training and 24 hour on call to carers who take care of children with complex needs.

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Mackay North SS News · Mrs Fiona Janson and Mrs Vicki Wicks will be working in a shared teaching arrangement in 1B. Mrs Janson is returning to our staff from recent maternity leave