VOL 201537 12th November 2015

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Carers

Fundraising With the year 6 students going to Canberra next year, it has been suggested that there could be some fundraising activities to help ease the financial burden of the trip. I have worked in schools where fundraising has been very beneficial in reducing costs. If you would like to be involved in, or have any ideas about fundraising for this trip, can you please call the school and speak with Sadet in the office. From there, we can look to see if there are ways we can move forward together with fundraising for Canberra 2016. Reminder Just letting people know that the police and council officers will be out and about in the community around here. They will be specifically looking at traffic infringement including speeding and illegal parking around schools. I have been notified that this will be happening

around schools in the Springfield area. Cards at school We are seeing an increase in students bringing Pokemon and other similar style cards to school. Students are not allowed to do this and I ask that you encourage your children to keep these cards at home. The reason these cards are banned at school is because trouble always happens around the ownership of the cards. Students will frequently get into arguments over the games and the matter of who owns what cards at the end of the day becomes very confused. There are students who will have different interpretations of the rules. This will often lead to students being upset if they lose cards, particularly if they are valuable cards. Kind Regards Greg Horrigan Principal

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL NEWS

DEFENCE NEWS

Hello Defence Families,

Last night I had the privilege of attending the launch of the, “Book of Appreciation” at the Goonda Services Club. This was

initiated by DCO Amberley and was developed to say thanks to the members of RAAF base Amberley, the Australian Defence

Force and our allied nations serving on deployment. They hope it will be an enduring message of thanks, love and support from

the Amberley Defence Community to those whose constant vigil and sacrifices maintain our way of life.

The books contain drawings, messages, poems and pictures gathered from schools, business, families, defence community

groups, the Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale, as well as our Governor General, Sir Peter Cosgrove. It demonstrates the gratitude

that is felt for the parents, husbands, wives and friends through whose service our country’s freedom and safety is being

defended.

There are 5 books in total and will be flown over by 33 Squadron in time for Christmas. It is a wonderful project and one that I

hope will continue as long as we have members serving overseas.

Best Wishes

Kim Roberts

SPEECHIE NEWS

COMING EVENTS

Oct 29 Prep-Year 1 Assembly - 2pm at the undercover area next to

tuckshop

Nov 4 Year 1 Swimming

5 Year 2 & 3 Assembly - 2pm in School Hall

9 Year 4 - 6 Assembly - 2pm in School Hall

9 Prep Forum for Parents/Caregivers 6.00pm-7.00pm in Staffroom

11 Year 1 Swimming

12 Prep-Year 1 Assembly - 2pm at the undercover area next to

tuckshop

16-

18 Cyber Safety for Year 3

18 Year 1 Swimming

19 Year 2 & 3 Assembly - 2pm in School Hall

23 Year 4 - 6 Assembly - 2pm in School Hall

25 Year 1 Swimming

26 Prep-Year 1 Assembly - 2pm at the undercover area next to

tuckshop

Dec 3 Year 6 Wet 'N Wild Excursion

4 Prep Robelle Domain Excursion

9 Prep Open Afternoon for parents/children 12pm-1pm in Prep

area.

10 Year 5 X-Mas Break Up Excursion

11 Last day of Term 4 2015

CURRENT EXCURSIONS/ACTIVITIES

Activity Year

Level

Amount Reference/

Item Code

Payment

Due Date

Voluntary

Contribution

P-7 $ 75.00 VC

Swimming at

Waterworx

Year 1 $38.00 Swimming 11/10/15

Cyber Safety Year 3 $7.00 C Safety 9/11/15

Robelle Domain Prep $3.00 Robelle 6/11/2015

Xmas Breap Up

Party Excursion

Year 5 $26.00 Yr5Xmas 13/11/2015

Wet 'N Wild Year 6 $32.00 Full

cost or

$15.00 for

bus only if

you have a

seasonal

pass

WET 13/11/2015

2016 - Canberra

Trip

Year 6 in

2016

$250.00 Canb Dep 7/12/2015

2016 - Yr 6

Leadership Shirt

Year 6

in 2016

$31.00 Yr6 Shirt 4/12/2015

N.B. All due dates will be strictly adhered to. Any monies received after 10.30am on the above dates will not be

processed. If there are exceptional circumstances, please contact the Principal. Payments received by BPay or

internet banking after the due date will be refunded back to the payee.

SCHOOL WIDE POSITIVE LEARNING Below are the expectations being taught to all our students. We ask that parents reinforce these expectations when in our school grounds

Week 6

Prep - Use manners when speaking to both staff and studen ts.

Year 1 - Respect the right to teach and learn.

Year 2 -Be aware of other people's personal space.

Year 3 - Use appropriate language.

Year 4 - Bullies and Bystanders.

Year 5 - Be resilient.

Year 6 - Be resilient.

Week 7

Cooperative - Report issues to the duty teacher

Week 8

Prep - Stay calm and maintain self-control.

Year 1 - Play allowed games in correct areas.

Year 2 - Apologise to others if you bump into them.

Year 3 - Follow outdoor personal safety procedures.

Year 4 - Respect the right to teach and learn.

Year 5 - Follow outdoor personal safety procedures.

Year 6 - Use appropriate language.

YEAR 5 NEWS Year 5C have been creating a Spring time mural to develop their craft and collage skills and celebrate the season. Check out what 28 children can create over four weeks in only 15 minutes a day!!

ASSEMBLY AWARDS

Congratulations to these students who achieved well or who have been excellent citizens

Junior Assembly

PA Lacey A Sienna P

PB Alannah D Memphis B

PC Dev R Miranda L

PD Emmanouil K Lavenda H

PE Ruby F Jarrett T

PF Angella C Trey M

1A Katelyn H Samuel B

1B Lilly T Bremen J

1C Harlee B Alveena S

1D Rayan L Zoe W

1E Max M Layla T

1F Hannah S Harper N-W

2A Adeline B Alex B

2B Jayden K Siann L

2C Lacey B Ali J

2D Ittiqa N Fontini K

2E Emilia A Delta A

2F Flynn B Brooke D

3A Ella H Justus W

3B Lyka C Karina H

3C Kevin N Jett A

3D Leon Y Kalea O

3E Jye P Lucca S

3F Matthew W Tania M

3G Barack B Thomas C

4A Ashika K Sophie N

4B Aaron B Anita A

4C Afia N Riya K

4D La'relle P Chloe F

4E Kahvarn M Terry M

5A Redan D Amy V

5B Aliyah D Alexandra C

5C Tyrell B Makayla W

6A Kartik I Samantha M

6B Hayley P Amiya D

6C Erica J Jessica J Harmonie G

6E Matthew E Yara M

CHAPPY NEWS

The Grand Tour

On Wednesday the 4th of November, one hundred men and boys from Springfield Lakes State School embarked upon the

fabled Grand Tour of Europe. These adventurers ventured off on a quest to be this year's Grand Tourist. They deciphered

obscure clues to reveal their destinations, and endured a great physical challenge. Everyone involved did our school proud by

modelling our school’s expectations of being Cooperative, Peaceful and Respectful.

A special thanks to the Springfield Lakes Bakery, Mr Horrigan, Miss Hamilton, Ms Sandwith, and Ms Coates for lending a

helping hand to ensure the night was a great success.

Congratulations to the following students who received prizes.

First Place Sportsmanship

Year

3

Tyler Alo Luke Penrose

Year

4

Zachary Peters Will Penrose

Year

5

Jack Cronan Lachlan Brown

Riley Vincent

Nicholas Treliving

Year

6

Reihana Burgess Justin Wooltorton

This year, Springfield Lakes State School will be partnering with Hillsong Church by participating in the Stuff the Bus Christmas

Appeal.

The appeal aims to provide food and gifts for families in need over the Christmas Holidays and beyond. Families are invited to

give an item of non-perishable foodstuffs, or a brand new gift for a child, which will be collected and placed into hampers

and distributed to families in need.

Our aim in partnering with Hillsong Church in this initiative is to foster a greater sense of community, whilst inspiring children

and families in our community to openly give and care for those less fortunate than themselves. It is our aim that most families

within our school community would provide something that will bring some hope to another family over the holiday season.

The Chaplaincy Service will provide an opportunity for families at Springfield Lakes State School to give these items by placing

them under the empty Christmas tree in the undercover area near the tuckshop on Wednesday the 2nd of December 2015.

Over the past three years our school community has responded generously to the Christmas appeal, contributing approximately

three car loads of groceries annually.

If you are aware of any families or individuals within our region who may benefit from receiving a hamper during this holiday

period, please contact Hillsong City Care on (07) 3422 8500.

We hope that many of you will embrace this chance to offer support to our wider community.

Second Hand Uniform Donations

Our Chaplaincy Service is able to provide a second hand uniform service to the community, thanks to the generous donations of

old and used uniforms from our school community. If you have any good quality used uniform items you, can donate them to the

chaplaincy service via the school office.

UNIFORM SHOP

COMMUNITY NEWS

YMCA

Springfield Lakes

OSHC

P: 07 3818 3741

F: 07 3288 3162

M: 0437 823 073

asf@ymca.org.au

If you are new to the school and

would like a tour of our service,

please give us a call or email to

arrange an appointment. We can

get to know you and more

importantly – get to know your

family.

YMCA SPRINGFIELD LAKES OSHC

BEFORE, AFTER & VACATION CARE.

Wow, how exciting it was last week with

the Melbourne Cup Fever! Our children

participated in the fun by creating props

and loved using them in our very own

photo booth, made by our service.

We look forward to celebrating cultural

diversity this week with the Diwali Light

Festival.

We are commemorating our fallen

soldiers by reading stories and creating a

number of crafts for Remembrance Day.

Next week our theme is ‘Science’

conducting experiences while having fun.

Our Summer Holiday Club Program is

now available from us, or from the school

office or online.

There will be 2016 Enrolment Packs and

information available. Karen Kelso,

Coordinator of YMCA Springfield Lakes

OSHC will be giving a speech on ‘What is

Outside School Hours Care Karen will be

available to answer any questions or

concerns that parents / care givers may

have.

Have you been on to the YMCA Brisbane

OSHC Facebook page? There is plenty

to see from our service here at

Springfield Lakes, as well as our many

other YMCA services around Brisbane.

https://www.facebook.com/YMCA-

Brisbane-Outside-School-Hours-Care-

740250386008243/timeline/

Happy viewing!

Karen Kelso

Co-ordinator

The Team

YMCA Springfield Lakes OSHC