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Term 1 Week 4 - Tuesday, 18th February 2020 Issue 4

Thank you to all families who were able to come along to the school meet the staff at Chinchilla State School. Despite the wet weather preventing a number of families attending, this was an opportunity for parents to establish a connection with their child’s teacher. This relationship is so important for a successful year for your child.

What’s coming up

18th February- District Swimming Carnival

19th February- Girls & Boys Basketball Regional Trials

24th February- Year 6 Leadership Conference Brisbane

26th February- P&C AGM

28th February- Year 2 Sleepover payment due

20th March- Year 2 Sleepover

28th February- World Science Festival (Years 5&6 )

School contact details:

Chinchilla State School 36-40 Bell Street, Chinchilla Q 4413 or PO Box 414, Chinchilla Q 4413

P: 07+4672 9222 Fax: 07+4672 9200 or Email: the.principal@chinchilss.eq.edu.au or admin@chinchilss.eq.edu.au

School webpage: https://chinchilss.eq.edu.au Facebook page: @ChinchillaStateSchool

Meet the Teachers BBQ

Many thanks to Kup of Kindness for supporting our very first Breakfast Club last Thursday morning. Thanks to all of the volunteers for fueling our students with the energy they need to do their best learning. Breakfast Club will occur every Thursday before school until 8:45am. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please speak with the office staff.

Kup of Kindness- Breakfast Club

Thank you and Best Wishes Mrs McKensey!

Last week staff and students at Chinchilla State School farewelled our Instrumental teacher, Mrs Kellie McKensey as she begins her maternity leave this week. Kellie has been an integral part of forming our wonderful instrumental music program over the past ten years. Thank you Mrs McKensey for your ongoing dedication to instrumental music education in our school and wider community. We wish you and Mr McKensey all the very best as you become parents. Miss Danielle Harris will continue to run our instrumental music program.

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Your child learns so much when you spend time with them. Even with a busy schedule, you can turn a little bit of time into a learning experience for your child. Try these tips to get more out of your time together.

Praise

Praise your child for the things they learn and achieve. This will help with their self-esteem and confidence. Try using ‘descriptive praise’ – tell your child exactly what it is that you like about what they have done. For example, ‘Thanks for packing your schoolbag this morning, well done.’ or ‘It’s great how you worked out that tricky word yourself!’

Encourage

Praise your child for their effort too, not just when they achieve something – ‘You were really concentrating when you were reading today. Well done!’ You can also encourage your child before and during activities. For example, ‘Show me how you can count by fives’ or ‘Keep going – you’ve nearly finished the story!’ Praising effort can encourage your child to try hard in the future, and helps them to see themselves as learners who can master new things.

https://www.learningpotential.gov.au/time-with-your-child-make-it-count

Time with your child – make it count!

Learning to self-regulate our emotions is an important life skill and one that Chinchilla State School encourages through our Zones of Regulation program. This week’s tip focuses on an easy breathing technique. Knowing how to breathe also helps us to control our emotions and fears to keep a clear and sharp mind. If our breathing is deep, slow and regular then our mind will reach a state of tranquility and calm. When we are upset or stressed our breathing becomes quick and shallow. Breathing deeply and slowly instantly calms us down mentally as well as physically.

Concentrating on our breathing, also helps us to live in the present and feel alive. Very often our mind is thinking about something while our body is doing something else, as a re-sult, our mind and our body are not unified. With breathing exercises, inhaling and exhaling, we bring our mind and body to work together because both are focused on the same thing.

Student Wellbeing – Tip of the Week

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Term 1, Week 3 overall class attendance:

Prep — 92.33% Grade 1 — 89.43% Grade 2 — 91.25% Grade 3 — 90.46% Grade 4 — 93.70% Grade 5 — 93.33% Grade 6 — 89.74% Target: 95%

Please ensure you are contacting the school every day that your child is away from school. Congratulations to all students for your attendance at school for the beginning of Term 1.

Please make sure you contact the school by 9:30am via telephone: 4672 9266 for your absence message, text message: 0426 305 434 or email: admin@chinchilss.eq.edu.au if your child/rens are going to be absent from school. Please make sure you leave your child/rens name, reason for absence and when they will return to school.

2020 Annual Implementation Plan (AIP)

ACHIEVEMENT WELLBEING TEAMS

Throughout the school you will see posters that highlight the three big ticket items for Chinchilla State School in 2020. You will see that this year our focus continues to be on reading as well as improving results in English, Maths and Science. Throughout the year students will be creating personal goals as well as receiving feedback to help improve their results.

Wellbeing follows on from last year with the continued use of Zones of Regulation as well as implementing more mindful practices such as meditation and the introduction of Restorative Practices.

Our Teams focus is on attendance in 2020 and our target is to increase overall attendance to 92% or above.

The full version of the AIP including goals, targets, actions, timelines and accountable officer is attached for your reading. If you have any further questions or want more information please talk to your classroom teacher or see any of the Leadership Team. We value your support and together we can make this happen.

School Review

From the 3rd-5th March (Week 6) the school will be participating in a school review. This process occurs once every four years and it is an opportunity to find out about how the school is progressing and future directions. During the review the reviewers talk to staff, students, parents and community members. Generally the reviewers will catch parents before school or after school. Please take the opportunity to chat and provide your opinions on Chinchilla State School. After the review I will share with you the report and the recommendations.

Super Effort!

Congratulations to the students who competed last night in the District Swimming Carnival at the Chinchilla Aquatic Centre. Also good luck to our students who are representing our district at the Regional Basketball trials in St George.

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A Sizzling Start to 2020!! Deal or No Deal? That is the ques-

tion.

5/6A have amazed with their incredible writing talent in the

first few weeks of 2020. They have had fun writing sizzling

starts to their stories. The students have identified the Suc-

cess Criteria of a Sizzling Start. They know that a great start

starts in the action, it is dramatic and includes the main char-

acter. A start that gets the reader’s attention can be very

short – maybe just one word or a line of dialogue. They know

that using short sentences creates excitement. AND a siz-

zling start cannot give away the ending. Here are some Siz-

zling Starts that make you want more – They are a definite

DEAL!

“Charge!” Said the mini-man riding a chicken. All the chick-

ens charged towards the other chickens. This was a war for

truth, justice and the barnyard. By Emmett Heath

As the fire ignited, the flames shot to the sky. “BOOM!” Then

it happened. By Hayley Whyte

Drip! Drip! Drip! I hear the water dripping inside and the

creaks of the wooden frames holding the tunnel up. I step

forward it creaks again. I have to go in. I take one more step

and then it. By Bree Adam

It all began when someone left the window open. I woke to a

loud crash and rolled over to look at my alarm clock. 3:43am.

By Hannah Johnson

A dark chill ran down my back as I stared at the sign. I

grabbed a boot and tossed it up. A portal opened beside me.

By Dean Harland

One stormy night when all the shops were closed, I heard a

rustle in the wind and a scream in the distance. By Alofa

Iosefa

And many more

While further refining our writing techniques, each student

produced a wanted poster. The poster encouraged them to

work on descriptions and enabled us to learn just a little more

about each other. It was great fun to share them with our par-

ents at the Meet the Teacher Night.

What remarkable writers we have in 5/6A!! I can’t wait to

read their fascinating stories and to be persuaded and

informed through the cleverness of their writing techniques.

This week’s value: Safety This week’s rule: I act safely in and around the toilets Chinchilla State School is committed to providing a safe, supportive and respectful learning environment for students and staff, where students learn. Each day, students have opportunities to engage in quality learning experiences and acquire values supportive of their lifelong wellbeing. This week the students will participate in an activity to heighten the awareness of the need to keep our school environment clean. They will be exploring our Responsibility Value: Using the toilet facilities correctly. Chinchilla State School’s P&C Association supports the PBL program in the school.

CURRICULUM CORNER WITH 5/6A PBL UPDATE

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Parents/ Caregivers,

Please ensure that the (coloured forms) School Resource Scheme and Account forms have been returned to the office

so invoices can be issued.

o School fees need to be paid in full for Term 1 for students to be able to have access to the School Resource

Scheme for the beginning of term.

o Years 1 – 2 Swimming fees need to be paid prior to your child/ ren swimming.

All child/ ren fees must be paid in full each term for them to be able to attend camps, school performances etc.

For new parents and as a reminder to all parents, there are a number of procedures and routines to help our school run smoothly. Listed below are some school routines:- Access to Administration and Staff: Visitors to the school are very welcome. To ensure staff and administration personnel are available for discussion, it is necessary to make an appointment. Should you wish to speak to members of the Administration team, please make your first call the front office. Appointments should be made to speak to the Principal to ensure that he is available and that your discussions will not be interrupted. Before School: Children must use marked crossings on the way to school and obey the crossing supervisors. Verandas, ramps, stairs and classrooms are out of bounds. Students must sit under “C” Block adjacent to the Administration building. They must remain seated in this area until the bell is rung at 8:30am. Students are then able to move around the school until the bell rings at either 8:45am on Monday or 8:55am on other days. HOWEVER, THE BACK OVAL, ALL FORTS, AREA BESIDE AND BEHIND THE LIBRARY ARE OUT OF BOUNDS. No balls are able to be kicked during this time and the use of all forts in the school is not permitted. Bell Times/School Hours: First Bell (Monday) 8:45am First Bell (Tuesday-Friday) 8:55am School Starts 9:00am End of School Day 3:00pm

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PREP A

Curtis Walker

PREP B

Tyler Tattam

PREP/ 1C

Ruby-Leigh Robinson

1A

James Brown

1B

Jye Wenham

2A

“HIGH FIVE” AWARDS

You have settled well into your Prep class, completing all of the

activities to the best of your ability. You are a

kind and helpful member of the class.

Keep up the great work

Tyler!

For working very hard in

class to complete all tasks

and following adult

instructions at all times.

Well Done!

For always displaying the

school values of respect

and responsibility. You

consistently listen and

follow instructions

promptly. Keep up the

fabulous work.

For demonstrating the Respect value. You

have been taking turns and listening to others.

Well done, James!

For trying his best this week, getting his work

done and being focused on his learning. Keep up the

top effort Jye!

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2B

Amelia

2C

Peyton Barty

3A

Summer Aldridge

3B

Timothy

3C

Harry Smith

4A

Madison Callaghan

For displaying the school value of belonging. Thank

you for always being willing to help your teachers and peers. Your kindness towards others

is OUTSTANDING!

For an amazing week! You have consistently

followed the five school values inside and outside the classroom! Keep it up

superstar!

For being a friendly and respectful member of 3A. You always follow adult instructions quickly and

quietly and put your best effort into your work. Keep

up the amazing work!

Thank you for being a caring, helpful and

respectful class member. You consistently engage yourself in the classroom lessons and put your best effort into everything you do! Keep up the amazing

work!

For showing the school

values of Responsibility and

Respect. Wow! Harry you

are raising your hand when

you need help and taking

cool down time to ready

yourself for learning. Keep

up the awesome positive

choices and fantastic effort!

For demonstrating the

school values of respect

and learning. You have

had a great start to the

year. Keep up the hard

work and dedication to

your schoolwork.

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4B

Tyler McKenna

4C

Hydie Sturgess

5/6A

Fred Shephard

5/6B

Naomi Wright

5/6C

Ella Turner

5/6D

Shikea Bishop

You are always working hard at your learning and participate in all lessons. You ignore distractions

and give every task your very best.

You ROCK Tyler!

For following adult instructions straight away

and always trying her best. Hydie is organised and always willing to lend

a hand. Keep it up superstar!

How great you have started off 2020! Your work has

been to a high standard and you are settling into Year 5 fantastically. Ella you have been showing the value of

Respect, Responsibility and Learning. Keep up the great

work!

You have had an

amazing start to Year 5.

You have worked hard

to master new concepts

and ideas. Keep it up

Shikea!

For being a student who is

adventurous; enjoying the

opportunity to experiment

with new and creative

ideas. You rock, Fred!

For consistently

demonstrating all five

school values. You

always follow adult

instructions straight away

and give all tasks your

best effort. You are a

star!

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5/6E

Ben Blinco

5/6F

Travis Grace

ACES 1

Scarlet Bowen

ACES 2

Sebastian Tattam

LOWER MUSIC

Darcie Blower

UPPER MUSIC

Ryan

For upholding our 5 school values at all

times. I can always rely on you to be setting a fantastic example for

your classmates. Keep up the great work!

For using your time effectively and working well in class. You are always paying attention and take pride in your work. Well

done and keep up the good work.

You have shown the value of Learning, Responsibility and Belonging so well this week! Your willingness to participate, keep to routine and be a helping friend has

just been amazing! You rock!

For following the school value of Learning. You

participate in every activity and always give your best.

Keep up your amazing work!

For working well on developing her skills in keeping the beat and

showing the tempo of a song. Great job Darcie!

For keeping a steady beat and working on

singing in tune with the

class. Well done Ryan!

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LOTE P-4

Alexis Grace

LOTE 5-6

TECHNOLOGY

Kaleesie Stehbens

HPE

Tiaan Agenbag

This week’s school value:

Safety:

I act safely in and around

the toilets.

For using the value of Learning by contributing to the best of your ability during your Technology

lessons. You ROCK Kaleesie!

Demonstrating the school values of

learning by completing his task in great time

and depth. Keep up the amazing work!!

For wonderful persistence in fingerspelling and

respectful behaviour in every Auslan lesson. Keep

it up Alexis!

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As we approach week 4, we have some students preparing for their District Basketball representation in Roma on Wednesday. Our boys and girls have been training hard and will get their shot in front of their parents and selectors. This week, we also have District Cricket trials on Monday and District Swimming trials on Tuesday so for some of us it is a big week.

Bree Adam is one of the students who is in for a massive week, she is training for Basketball on Monday, Tuesday evening Swimming trials, Wednesday a trip to Roma and then on Friday she represents the Region at the State Aquathlon in Hervey Bay.

As a school, we wish all of the students who have big weeks the best of luck and we look forward to hearing about your success. District representation is an honour and this year it is mandatory that payments to the school are up to date in order for your children to participate.

Facebook Page We have a NEW Chinchilla State School facebook page, where we will be sharing a lot of our information for parents. Search for @ChinchillaStateSchool to find our new admin Facebook page and like it to receive our updates in your feed. Make sure you take the time also to sign up for the Qschools app which contains a lot of important information and other details.

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MONDAY 24-02-2020

WEDNESDAY 26-02-2020

FRIDAY 28-02-2020

Tamara Scorgie Tamara Scorgie Tamika Sipple

Tamara Scorgie Natalie Enis

MONDAY 2-03-2020

WEDNESDAY 4-03-2020

FRIDAY 6-03-2020

Tamara Scorgie Tamara Scorgie

Natalie Enis Tamara Scorgie Amanda Maguire

Tuckshop Roster UNIFORM SHOP

Please note that our Uniform Shop is open every:

Monday and Wednesday morning from 8:30am to

9:00am for any uniform purchases (NO EFTPOS

available). You can also place your order through the

front office, by placing your order form and payment

in the white box at the office. Orders will be available

for collection from the tuckshop. If you would like

them to come home with your child/ren please specify

on your order form.