MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL VOL 14.12 30 th August, 2012 Dear Parents and Carers Prep Enrolments We are taking Prep enrolments for 2012. We have already filled three (3) classes and expect to fill the fourth (4th) by the end of this term. Please advise your friends and neighbours to enrol their children born between 01.07.2007 and 30.06.2008 as soon as possible. Prep Date Claimer 22 nd October On Monday 22nd October we are having an open morning for our 2013 Prep children. Please make a note in your diary and let all your friends know with Prep aged children. Arts Showcase The performing and visual arts play a huge role in society. Next Friday evening, 7th September, we are holding our Arts Showcase. A tremendous amount of work has been undertaken to prepare for this event. I look forward to seeing you there on the night. 2012 Children’s Book of the Year Awards The winners of the Children’s Book Council of Australia 2012 Book of the Year Awards have been announced. The Book of the Year Award for Older Readers went to Scot Gardner for his book The Dead I Know while Cate Constable took out the Book of the Year: Younger Readers Award for Crow Country. Nick Bland was awarded the Early Childhood Award for his The Runaway Hug and the Picture Book of the Year Award went to Bob Graham, for A Bus called Heaven. Full details on the winners and runners up in each of the award categories can be found at www.cbca.org.au/winners_2012.htm Smoking in School Grounds I wish to remind all parents that smoking is not permitted on school premises. Should you be a smoker please move away from the school gates. Two Minute Zone (from Queensland Transport) Parking around schools is limited and drivers have been parking in the Two Minute zones, the No Stopping/Standing/Parking zones and bus stops. These actions are not only illegal, but are also dangerous for children travelling to and from school. Police and councils have advised they will visit schools periodically during the year to issue traffic offence notices to offending drivers. The success of the Two Minute zone requires cooperation from all parents to ensure the quick movement of vehicles around the school. Please observe the strict time frames for these areas and only stay in the area for as long as it takes to get the children into or out of the car. Drivers must not park the car in these signed areas and then go into the school with their children, or to collect them. It has been reported that in some instances parents stop their car and stay in it waiting for somebody to take their children to class and then come back. PLEASE NOTE! This area is designed to keep the vehicles moving and it should not be used in this manner. Tools for School As the year progresses children make use of the ruler, pencils, scissors, erasers, books, glue etc. which you purchased at the beginning of the year. Please take the time to check your child’s pencil case and replace the items which have been used. My warm regards Peter Doyle Principal

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From the Principal Curriculum News Deputy Principal News Coming events Current Excursions/Activities School Wide Positive Behaviour Assembly Awards P & C News

Music News Sports News From the Administration Office Uniform Shop Tuckshop News Chappy’s Chat Community Notices

CURRICULUM NEWS Out and About app helps children learn Parents and carers can download a range of DETE’s popular free apps. One of the department’s most popular apps is Out and About sight words kit aimed at Prep to Grade 2 students to help them master the first 100 sight words to which they are typically introduced. Out and About has been designed for young children. Kids love using their parents’ smart phones and they love mastering each set of the Out and About App sight words. In no time at all, your younger will be ready to zoom through entry-level books. Out and About can be downloaded from the iTunes App store. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/det-out-about-sight-words/id465029873?mt=8

Warm regards Wendy Davis Head of Curriculum

Top DEPUTY PRINCIPAL NEWS The new Butterfly Wings Baby & Toddler Music & Rhyme time suits children aged 0- 3years and will be held on Mondays at 9.15 am at the new Springfield Lakes Community Centre. The first class commences on Monday 27th August and runs during school terms. This is a non-profit parent child program aimed at enhancing children's language and literacy skills through the use of songs & rhymes and is run by a trained Butterfly Wings Facilitator. Cost is a gold coin donation to cover the rent of the room. The class goes for 30 minutes followed by a shared morning tea. Phone Luise 33819652 for more details. Please also refer to Butterfly Wings flyer under community notices.

Warm Regards Deputy Principal Trish Hollands

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COMING EVENTS

Aug 30-31st Father’s Day Stall Sep 05th Sports Day Year P-3 07th SLSS Art Showcase 12th Free Dress Day for Ipswich Cares 14th Disco Prep – Year 2 in School Hall at 5.30pm –7.00pm 14th Disco Years 3 – 7 in School Hall at 7.30pm – 9pm 17-19th Year 5 Camp at Warrawee 17-21st World of Maths 21st Talk Like a Pirate Day 21st Last Day of Term 3 Oct 08th First Day of Term 4 08-12th Canberra Excursion Year 6-7 10-11th Dreamworld Excurion Year 6-7 12th Ipswich Little Theatre Prep Excursion

22nd Pupil Free Day

Dec 14th Last Day of Term 4

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CURRENT EXCURSIONS/ACTIVITIES * N.B. All due dates will be strictly adhered to. Any monies received after the above date 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.

Payment Times 8:30am to 10:30am daily Payment Methods • BPay – details on invoice • Internet Banking – ensure Student name AND Reference/Item Code are included. • Phone – credit card only. Call the school on 34379888 daily prior to 10:30am

• EFTPOS – minimum $10.00 transaction

• Credit Card - details on form provided with excursion – minimum $10.00 transaction

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SCHOOL WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SWPBS - School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Below are the expectations being taught to all our students. We ask that parents reinforce these expectations when in our school grounds. Week 8 – Hall We are Respectful in the hall when we treat equipment and the hall environment respectfully. Week 9 - Toilet and Bubblers We are Cooperative at the toilets when we use them for private use.

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

Activity Year Level

Amount Reference/ Item Code

* Due Date

Voluntary Contribution

Prep - 7 $ 75.00 VC

Canberra Trip 6-7 Please refer to final invoice

CANB 14/09/2012

Prep Pouches Prep $ 3.50 CASH ONLY pay at office

Year 5 Camp 5 $175.00 WARR 07/09/2012

World of Maths Prep – 7 $ 5.50 MATH 07/09/2012

Dreamworld 6-7 $35.00 DREAM 21/09/2012

Ipswich Little Theatre

Prep $15.00 BBW 12/10/2012

Junior Assembly 1J Isaiah G Corey W 1M/D Bianca D Jett W 1C/D Darius W Janine A 1D Caydence K Daniel R 1W Annie T Riley B 2B Kiyah B Cara M Tristan T 2D/M Kadyn M Omaha M 2NT Martha-Rae M Amy V Declan C 2K Erin B Jaxon S Jalin L 2Y Hayden M Jaxon S 2P Nickolas D Layla N 3A Rachel C Jarryd G 3K Maddyson L Corby W 3M Harrison T Lilly-May V 3N 3S Erica J Ethan S 3W Maddy H Khadisha J Sione H 3P Junior School Best Class Attendance Award 2P 2B

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P & C NEWS Fundraising News On Thursday 30th & Friday 31st August the Father’s Day Stall will be held with a range of gift items priced from 50c through to $10 with a range of prices and gifts. On Friday 14th September 2012 there will be a Prep - Year 2 Disco held from 5:30 – 7:00pm and Years 3-7 will be held from 7:30 – 9pm. Further details about the above Fundraising Events will be provided closer to the time of each event. In the meantime if you have any fundraising ideas or would like to become part of the fundraising committee or are able to spare some of your time to assist with our fundraising activities please email slsspcvolunteers@hotmail.com Thank you in advance for your support Melinda & Jai Springfield Lakes SS – P & C Fundraising Co-Ordinators

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MUSIC NEWS

Music Notes

SingFest Last Monday saw 53 of our Senior Choir students participate in the annual EQ SingFest event. The students worked really hard during the day, learning and rehearsing new and old songs, and then finally put on a wonderful concert for parents in the evening. Here’s what some of our choir students thought… “Singfest was great. Everyone was happy to be there. The songs that the conductor taught us were fun and joyful and the harmonies and melodies fitted together really well. It was amazing!” “Singfest is always awesome! We sing cool songs and meet people from different schools. I wish I could do Singfest forever!” “I just love spending the whole day singing. It’s really cool to sing with a big group, it makes you feel really good!” “Singfest was so awesome. My favourite song was all of them!” “Singfest was a brilliant performance. I loved it, especially Ancient City!” Thank you to everyone who came along and supported us on the night, and especially to Rachel Gambarini for her help throughout the day. Upcoming dates. 19 Sept, 2012 Band workshop – Springfield Central State High School Early Term 4 All group Musical evening – school hall.

Kind Regards Libby McRobert Music Teacher Churchill State School Ph: 3810 4333 Springfield Lakes State School Ph: 3437 9888 Email: lmcro2@eq.edu.au

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SPORTS NEWS

P-3 Sports Day

Wednesday 5th September 2012

Central District Touch Football Congratulations to all of our students who participated in the Central District touch football competition. The event was held over four Gala Days and the behaviour of the students was exceptional. The Junior Girls’ team defeated Collingwood Park SS to gain their spot in the Grand Final. They then beat Woodcrest to become the winners of the B division competition. The Senior Girls made it to the playoffs for 3rd and 4th in the B division, and unfortunately were defeated by Collingwood Park SS. Our junior boys had two teams in the B division competition. Team One secured their spot in the Grand Final and went on to beat Woodlinks SS in extra time to become the winners of the competition. Team Two came third in the competition beating Collingwood Park SS in the playoffs for 3rd and 4th. I would like to thank all of the players for a great effort, as well as Mrs Bowman for her assistance at the Gala Days. Kind Regards Richard Chadwick Year 7 Teacher Springfield Lakes State School District Athletics I would like to congratulate our district athletics competitors for an outstanding effort over the 2 day carnival. Our school came 2nd overall, which was the best result our school has ever achieved. The following students made it through to the Regional Carnival which will be held at QSAC on the 6th, 10th & 11th September:

- Jo Dee Douangchai: 100m, 200m & Relays - Keynan Tauakipulu: 100m, Long Jump & Relays - Maisie Clarke: 800m - Tristan Jackson: High Jump - Tammin-Lee Todd: Long Jump - Kuini Latu: Shot Put - Chloe Ackland: Relays - Holly McQueen: Relays - Caitlin Smith: Relays - Jordan Dwyer: Relays - Lamese Faleali’i: Relays - Kai Hallett: Relays - Sean Ryan: 800m - Tiaan Tauakipulu: Shot Put & Discus - Daniel Rigor-Jones: Long Jump - Robert Hay: Shot Put - Stefan Carlton: 800m

The 10yr Boys & 10yr Girls Relay Teams also made it through to the Regionals. Well done everyone!

TIME EVENT

8:45

Assemble at classroom for roll check & name tags. Move

to oval with drink bottle, hat & small bag (if a student has brought lunch they need to bring it with them)

9:00 March Past: children stay with their class group & march

around the oval (remember to bring your class banner)

9:30 – 11:00

Preps – Sprint Races

Yr2 - Rotations

11:00 – 11:30 LUNCH BREAK

11:30 – 1:00

Preps - Rotations

Yr2 – Sprint Races

1:00 End of Day

COLES SPORTS FOR SCHOOLS VOUCHERS We currently have 60,000 vouchers. All vouchers need to be returned asap to the office as they need to be counted and then I have to post them by the 10th September to order our wish list of sports equipment. Danielle LicitDanielle LicitDanielle LicitDanielle Licit P.E. TeacherP.E. TeacherP.E. TeacherP.E. Teacher Springfield Lakes State SchoolSpringfield Lakes State SchoolSpringfield Lakes State SchoolSpringfield Lakes State School

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FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

STUDENT ABSENCE LINE

Parents are requested to call the Student Absence Line on 3437 9860 to advise the school if your child/ren will be absent.

STUDENT PERSONAL DETAILS We are reminding parents to ensure that all contact details are up to date. We have had a number of incidents of late where we have needed to contact parents due to accident or illness and the phone numbers that we have on file are incorrect or have been disconnected.

MESSAGES TO STUDENTS We are receiving an increasing number of messages to pass on to students in relation to end

of day arrangements/pickup. It becomes extremely difficult to pass these messages on to students when we receive calls from parents minutes before the bell. We ask families to please make arrangements before leaving in the morning.

MOBILE PHONES Bringing mobile phones to school is not encouraged by the school because of the potential for theft and general distraction and/or disruption associated with them. However, we understand that on occasions parents require their children to have a mobile phone. This is to be logged into the office on arrival at school, with the mobile phone register being signed. Children collect their phones and sign them out in the afternoon.

PEANUT AND OTHER NUT ALLERGIES Parents are requested not to provide lunches or snacks containing nut products for children attending Springfield Lakes State School. This is to protect the significant number of students who have anaphylactic allergies to even traces of peanuts and other nuts. Some of these students are

so allergic that even a minute amount of peanut butter or Nutella could cause an anaphylactic reaction. Please do not send Nutella, peanut butter sandwiches or other snack products to school

that could put other students at risk. Thank you for helping us keep all of our students safe.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday 8.00 - 4.00 Tuesday 8.00 - 4.00 Wednesday 8.00 - 4.00 Thursday 7.30 - 3.30 Friday 8.00 - 4.00

When packing lunches for our children please keep i n mind convenience is not always the best solution. The small cans of spaghetti or fruit with the pull ring lids are a very convenient solution for a meal but have also caused nasty accidents for little fingers. Please be mindful of this and perhaps take the time to open and pour the contents into a small plastic container.

While Mr Doyle likes dogs not all dogs like each other. Please do not bring your dog to school as some dogs bite and some dogs like to fight.

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MONDAY 8.15am – 11.15am THURSDAY 2.15pm – 3.15pm CLOSED TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY Payment and Collections Options: By person: At uniform shop when opening times apply; pay by cash, credit or debit cards cards and cheque. By telephone: Call 3437 9888 (request uniform shop) during uniform shop opening hours. Payment options include credit card or debit card only NO CASH. Your order will be processed the next available uniform shop working day and delivered to your child’s class. By fax: 34379800 Order forms can be collected via office, school website or uniform shop. Payment options include credit or debit cards only, NO CASH. Your order will be processed the next available uniform shop working day and delivered to your child’s class; uncompleted credit or debit card details will result in non-delivery of uniform. By Administration Office: Complete order forms are to be handed in to administration office. Payment options include credit or debit card only, NO CASH. Your order will be processed the next available uniform shop working day and delivered to your child’s class; uncompleted credit or debit card details will result in non-delivery of uniform.

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A reminder to parents that online tuckshop ordering is available. You may want to see Sandra or, for parents wanting to know the on- line procedures, they are as follows:-

Log onto www.springfieldlakesss.eq.edu.au

Step 1. Click on “Parents”

Step 2. Click image of boy

Step 3. Click on “new user” – “register here”

Step 4. Follow further steps and check the terms and conditions box.

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CHAPPY’S CHAT The past fortnight has been a rather busy one for the school’s chaplaincy service. Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Ipswich Cares dinner. It was a lovely night and it was great to hear about how the City of Ipswich is working towards not only caring for the people of Ipswich but also leading the way in caring for other communities around the world. Chaplaincy Days in 2012 are Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays. If you have any questions about the Chaplaincy Service and the support we are able to provide to you or your children, or you’d just appreciate a yarn, please feel free to contact me via the school office or email haydenb@chappy.org.au .

I Care... We Care... Ipswich Cares

Springfield Lakes State School supports ‘Ipswich Cares’, an initiative with Compassion Australia that challenges the City of Ipswich to give to help an overseas need. During September, residents of Ipswich are asked to donate a dollar at money spinners located at Orion Springfield Town Centre and Booval Fair. All money raised will be used to support Compassion’s Water for Life program. The Water for Life program enables Ipswich to become part of the solution to one of the greatest and most urgent needs in developing countries today, access to clean, safe and drinkable water. Your help will see children in remote areas around the world receive a simple cost-effective water purification system that will provide them and their families with clean, safe water for a lifetime.

Partnering with Purpose:-

Making Time for kids Exciting New Program at Springfield Lakes State School

Partnering with Purpose - Making Time for Kids is starting soon at Springfield Lakes State School. This program will be available to those children who are finding the school environment challenging for various reasons. We are asking for volunteers who can give a child an hour of their time to take a special interest in them, in order to help them to feel more valued and supported, and to encourage them to be more active participants in the classroom situation. A caring adult who gives a child one hour a week of their undivided attention can make a real difference in that child’s life. The mentor and child would spend time together doing something agreed to by both e.g. reading, playing a game, helping with an assignment, art and craft or supervised computer work such as Mathletics. The mentor would build a positive relationship with the child, to help improve their self esteem, confidence and overall resilience. How Can You Help? Maybe you or someone you know would be suitable for such a worthwhile program. Please contact Hayden Bridgeman for further information – 3437 9888 or haydenb@chappy.org.au Scripture Union Qld September Holiday Camps

Loop West

Where: Iona Campsite Peregian Beach When: 24th - 28th of September 2012 (1st week of the Spring School Holidays) Cost: $225 if registered before August 31st, $250 for late registrations. Who: Years 5, 6 & 7 children from Brisbane West (Moorooka west to the Downs and Southern Queensland, including Kenmore and Indooroopilly)

What: Five fun-filled days of beach swimming and other water sports, action packed games and really yummy food. Bring a group from your school or just come along and meet some new friends. Each day we will talk about the Bible and what it means to us, along with some great singing and activities. Don't miss out because space is limited, so jump online and/or print out a form to apply now! Enquiries: Hayden Bridgeman: 0405 335 647 or Sharman Irvine: 0410 408 313 Registrations: www.sucamps.org.au (click on the LoopWest Link) Top COMMUNITY NOTICES

YMCA Springfield Lakes OSHC

P: 07 3818 3741

F: 07 3288 3162

M: 0437 823 073

asf@ymca.org.au

YMCA IS A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATION.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE CO ORDINATOR Before School Care: The grades 4 to 7 are able to use the school’s computers during the BSC session. Remember to be signed in by 7.50am so you don’t miss out. After School Care: There are plenty of spaces available. We have ample room to accept casual bookings. WE NEED to have a current 2012 enrolment form completed before we can accept your child. Give us a call and we will be able to advise if your child can attend. Vacation Care September holidays are coming up fast.. Have you or ganised care for your children? Booking forms are now avai lable. We having Crazy Candles visit us on Friday 28 th September. The children get to create their own candle design. Cost is $11.00.

Leichhardt Swimming Pool, Toongarra Rd, Leichhardt, Ipswich

Friday Nights at 6.30pm - 9.00pm

: President - Craig Wright - 0409 612 869

We encourage and promote swimming for all ages. We offer 12.5m kickboard events for children who are unable to swim without assistance. Swimmers are then offered a variety

of distances to swim in four strokes each club night. These include, 12.5m, 25m, 50m, 100m and a distance swim of 200m or 400m in their preferred stroke.

www.railwayswimmingclub.com.au

2012 WEST BRISBANE FALCONS BASKETBALL CLUB SUMMER SEASON (Season dates 12/13 October – 09/10 November – 5 weeks)

If you are interested in playing for West Brisbane Falcons Basketball Club in the Summer Season for 2012, please visit our website and download &

complete the Player Nomination Form. Existing West Brisbane players will only pay $50 (no additional costs) and new players $60 for the season.

PLEASE NOTE that new players are required to pay a Brisbane Basketball Inc (BBI) Registration Fee, these details are available from the BBI office at

the Auchenflower Stadium.

WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY NOMINATIONS AFTER SUNDAY 02 SEPTEMBER 2012. A Summer Season Player Nomination Form & Further In formation can be found on our website.

www.westbrisbane.basketball.net.au westbrisbanebasketball@hotmail.com

JOIN THE FALCONS NEST AND SOAR ABOVE THE REST!!! CLUB NOTE:

2012 SIGN ON DAY INFORMATION CLICK HERE Positive or It's Pointless Campaign Information Click HERE

All players MUST be registered with Brisbane Basketball before playing their first game. The

BBI Registration Fee is different to the West Brisbane fees you pay.

Free Triple P Group Course We would like to invite you to our free Triple P Group Course, these are more in depth than our evening seminars and covers a wide range of parenting solutions, it also includes follow up phone calls to help you in your progress in implementing the principles of the program. Group Programmes What will I learn in a Group Triple P Course? You’ll learn about:

-Effective parenting strategies. -How to promote your child’s development. -How to manage common child behaviour problems. -Principles to help you deal with almost any situation that might arise.

How much time will it take and how many people are in a group? The great thing about doing a Triple P Group Course is that the groups are small (typically 10 – 12 people) and you’ll feel immediately at home with a group of parents who all want the same thing – to do the best for their kids and have an enjoyable family life! Groups are run by an accredited Triple P practitioner. These will be run over one day with follow up phone conversations addressing your individual progress. Our group programs start in Ipswich on the 18 th of August

Ipswich 1x Group PPP (Years 0 – 11) 18th AUGUST

Ipswich 1x Group PPP Teen (Years 12+) 15thSEPTEMBER

Boonah 1x Group PPP (Years 0 – 11) 20th OCTOBER

Boonah 1x Group PPP Teen (Years 12+) 3rd NOVEMBER

Due to the limited numbers you will need to RSVP early to secure your place in the program. RSVP info@truthinaction.com.au or call Karen on 07 5591 7799 Parent Comments about the group program "I am so glad I did this program. I feel a lot more confident as a parent and my son knows what to expect. Consistency is the key for me. Thank you." "It has helped me to see that not all the problems were my son’s behaviour, but how I dealt with them. The biggest changes came in my own behaviour." "I want to thank you for giving me other ways to deal with problem behaviour instead of yelling and getting no-where. I am definitely feeling more confident." "Excellent. Every parent should do this course. Many thanks." "Gave me a lot more confidence as a parent. Good strategies for managing bad behaviour that work. Good ideas for parenting e.g. importance of positive actions (praise) and that they really make a big difference. It would be great if this programme was made more known to parents. It would have been of great benefit to use before my son reached the terrible 2s. We probably wouldn’t have fallen into some of the traps (e.g. giving in, smacking, etc.) that we initially did before seeking help. I’m sure we will have better parenting skills with our daughter than we initially did as first time parents. Great Programme – thanks, you saved us!!" "Excellent. Has helped my husband and I to work together with the same treatment for kids from both of us." "The best part was meeting with other people, discussing your problems and finding out about little things you can do – star charts, praise and spending quality time, and I don’t want to leave the group" Regards Scott Anderson Director/ Business Development Manager Ph (07) 5591 7799 M 044 888 1362 E scott@truthinaction.com.au W http://www.truthinaction.com.au “ Inspiring children, young people and their families to Connect, Relate and Contribute to reach their true potential”