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January Issue 2021

Principal's Report - Greg FerdinandsPrincipal's Report - Greg Ferdinands

Hello All,

Welcome to our first newsletter for 2021. I hope you all had awonderful Christmas and are ready for another year filled withactivities and hopefully normality.

Great StartGreat Start

We have had a great positive start to 2021 with new familiesjoining us. Thank you to all for continuing to support our DressCode Policy with kids every day being dressed in a schooluniform. The kids look great. Thanks also for making sure all ofyour Resource Scheme money is up to date.

Staffing and Classes for 2021Staffing and Classes for 2021

Our numbers so far have seen us around 585 which is a dropfrom 2020’s number of around 20 children. Our numbers dodictate how many teachers we are entitled to. A full picture of

this will come through after this Friday the 5th of February. Atthis stage I am not seeing any changes we need to make toclasses.

Our classes so far are:

3 x Prep Classes3 x Prep Classes:

PW: Mrs Woods and Mrs Tonkin,

PC: Mrs Carter, Ms Thomas and Mrs Ferdinands,

PH: Mrs Harboe, Ms Thomas and Ms Burton,

4 x Year 1 Classes4 x Year 1 Classes:

1D: Mrs Oxenham and Mrs Meiklejohn.

1M: Ms Mathews and Mrs Bennett,

1G: Ms Gole and Mrs Bennett.

1P: Mrs Pinel and Ms Limberg

Teacher AidesTeacher Aides in Year 1 are Mrs Kane and Mrs King

3 x Year 2 Classes3 x Year 2 Classes:

2F: Mrs Fish

2T: Mrs Taubman and Ms Seefeld,

2H: Mrs Harris and Ms Seefeld.

Teacher AideTeacher Aide in Year 2 is Mrs McLeod

3 x Year 3 Classes3 x Year 3 Classes:

3J: Mr Jordan,

3C: Mrs Cross and Mrs Greer.

3S: Mrs Stanieg and Ms Limberg,

Teacher AideTeacher Aide in year 3 is Mrs Dyer

4 x Year 4 Classes4 x Year 4 Classes:

4W: Mr Welsh.

4T: Mrs Townsend and Mrs McGaughran,

4R: Mrs Retschlag,

4B: Ms Bauer

Teacher AidesTeacher Aides in year 4 are Mrs Corcoran and Mrs Dalton

5 x Year 5 Classes5 x Year 5 Classes:

5L: Mr Larsen and Mr Duncan

5P: Mr Leach

5A: Mrs Adamson and Mrs Burns

5H: Mrs Hayes and Mr Zahara

5B: Mr Box

Teacher AidesTeacher Aides in year 5 are Mrs Staveley and Mrs Kelsey

2 x Year 6 Classes2 x Year 6 Classes:

6M: Ms Madden

6T: Mr Byrne

Teacher AidesTeacher Aides in year 6 are Mrs Patterson and Mrs Willeston

Our Admin Team:Our Admin Team:

Mr Greg Ferdinands: Principal

Mr Mark Windsor: Deputy Principal (4-6)

Mr Brendan Baillie: Deputy Principal (P-3)

Mrs Christine Faix: Head of Curriculum

Our Student Diversity Teachers will be:Our Student Diversity Teachers will be:

Mrs Clarke: Head of Special Ed

Mrs Pow: Teacher

Mrs Timmermans: Teacher

Mrs Walker Learning Support teacher

Mrs Gowlett Learning support teacher

Our Specialist Teachers:Our Specialist Teachers:

Mr Beasley: HPE

Mrs Whitchurch: Music

Mrs Sleeman and Mrs Meiklejohn: Technology

Mr Duncan, Ms Seefeld, Mrs McGaughran: Health

Mr Clarke: Garden

Ms Robinson: Kitchen

Mrs Cheng: Mandarin

Guidance Officer:Guidance Officer:

Mr Brown

This term is a busy term for teachers as they are getting to knowtheir children, and busily setting up class rules and routines.Many classes over the next weeks will also be having parentinformation sessions relating to their class or activities plannedthis term.

Children’s LunchesChildren’s Lunches

When preparing your child’s lunch pleaseensure the packaging being used is able tobe opened by your child. This is especiallyrelevant for our younger children in Prep toyear 2. If the container is too hard to openor presents sharp edges when opened we

would ask that you repack it into a more child friendlypackaging.

School Crossings and ParkingSchool Crossings and Parking

Parents and careers arereminded to bring theirchildren across thepedestrian crossings. Stopat the yellow line and wait for the whistle to cross, as cuttingacross the car park is a dangerous practice. All of ourcrossings are supervised by trained staff.

Please also be considerate when parking. Parking in bus zones,no standing and too close to pedestrian crossings is illegal.

The Earnshaw Street entrance is only to be used by staff for carparking during the hours of 8am to 4pm. Parents may accessthis entry for pedestrian use only during these hours.

Uniform ShopUniform Shop

Our uniform shop is located at the back of our Prep rooms.(Teaching Block 3)

Uniform shop hours are Tuesday and Thursday mornings. (8am-9:30am)

Newsletter DatesNewsletter Dates

Our newsletter is now moving to a monthly item. The monthlynewsletter will be emailed out on the last Friday of each month

within the term dates. These dates for term 1 will be the 26th of

February and the 26th of March.

Weekly messages and updates will be emailed home when theyare required.

Until next time

Greg

Code of ConductCode of Conduct

Student Code of ConductStudent Code of Conduct

AsAs ofof thethe beginningbeginning ofof thisthis schoolschool year,year, ourour schoolschool communitycommunityhashas aa StudentStudent CodeCode ofof ConductConduct (SCoC)(SCoC) inin placeplace thatthat centralisescentralisesseveralseveral keykey documentsdocuments andand policiespolicies withinwithin thethe school.school. TheTheSCoCSCoC outlinesoutlines behavioursbehaviours andand learninglearning expectationsexpectations forforstudents,students, parentsparents andand staffstaff andand offersoffers anan overviewoverview ofof schoolschoolproactiveproactive andand reactivereactive strategies.strategies. OverOver thethe coursecourse ofof TermTerm One,One,informationinformation willwill bebe sharedshared withwith familiesfamilies highlightinghighlighting somesome keykeyinformation.information. TheThe fullfull documentdocument cancan bebe foundfound onon thethe schoolschoolwebsitewebsite underunder thethe ‘Support‘Support andand Resources’Resources’ tab,tab, ‘Behaviour‘BehaviourManagement’Management’

This week we will highlight two key documents/policies in theschool.

Behaviour Matrix – Page 37Behaviour Matrix – Page 37

Behaviour Matrix was established to outline expectedbehaviours in various areas of the school. This document ispredominantly used in the upper school to explicitly teach howour four school rules should be enacted in various locationsthroughout the school.

Families can assist their children by reviewing the transitionstatements for entering and leaving the school grounds. The ‘I’

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statements throughout are underpinned by appropriate socialetiquette and manners.

Use of Mobile Phones and Devices – Page 27Use of Mobile Phones and Devices – Page 27

Deputy Principal - Years 4 to 6 - MarkDeputy Principal - Years 4 to 6 - MarkWindsorWindsor

Welcome back everyone to the first Newsletter for the 2021school year. It is great to see the new classes in class, asopposed to on paper and I am sure that this year will continueto see not just the educational growth of your children but theirpersonal growth as well.

For those new to the school, my name is Mark Windsor and I

am starting my 5th year at Golden Beach SSas Deputy Principal. I like to maintain a highlevel of visibility around the school and I amregularly in classes and on duty at lunchtimes and I firmly believe that positiverelationships are the foundation forsuccessful schooling.

If you would like to see me, please call or seethe ladies at the front office. A few short messages below:

Year 4-6 StaffingYear 4-6 Staffing

This year we welcome Mrs Adamson who is joining the year 5team. The year 5 team is our biggest year level in the schoolwith 5 classes. Also joining the year 5 team is Mr Box who hascome down from year 6. Welcome Mrs Adamson and Mr Boxto your new roles.

Parent Information SessionsParent Information Sessions

These will commence in week 3 and conclude in week 4. Allyear levels will be having information sessions, a great chancefor you to meet your child’s teacher and learn a little bit aboutwhat your child will be learning across the year. Please note,these are not parent teacher interviews, these will be conductedtowards the end of this term.

Parent CommunicationParent Communication

We are currently working to put togetherthe class email lists. Some teachers havealready made contact with you via emailor if they are using Seesaw. At GoldenBeach SS we regularly communicatewith you as parents and it is vital that your

contact details, phone numbers and email addresses are allup-to-date.

Social Media is another platform that the school uses andwe currently have our own Facebook page which you canfollow simply by searching for Golden Beach SS. We also haveour own YouTube channel which can be found by followingthis link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBgHPGF6T9pZa2CDDtyKWoQ

iPad TrialiPad Trial

This year we have four classesacross the school trialling 1-1iPad’s. We have one class inyear 1, 4, 5 and 6 year levelstrialling iPad’s. The trial will runfor the whole year and it isimportant to note that thecurriculum in each of the trial

classes will not change to the other classes in that cohort. Atthis point, the focus of the trial is identifying what parts of thecurriculum can be completed with an iPad rather than booksand pencils.

Handwriting is still part of the curriculum and this will continuewith the trial classes as well.

Student Code Of ConductStudent Code Of Conduct

Every Queensland state school is required to have a StudentCode of Conduct, this replaces our previous ResponsibleBehaviour Plan. Whilst a lot of the material in the code ofconduct is not new, there is updated information in regard toCyberbullying.

This can be located on pages 31-33.To access the code ofconduct follow this link: https://goldenbeachss.eq.edu.au/SupportAndResources/Documents/GBSS-code-of-conduct.pdf

Safer Internet DaySafer Internet Day

Tuesday 9th of February is Safer Internet Day. The vision ofSafer Internet Day is on making online experiences better foreveryone. To mark this occasion, our year 5 and 6 students willattend an online meeting with a Cybersafety expert. The sessionwill be conducted within their own classrooms and are free ofcharge.

To start the chat about safer internet day, the office of theeSafety Commissioner has a number of resources for families.You can find those resources here:https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/events/safer-internet-day-2021

Golden Beach SS is changing our newsletter cycle fromfortnights to the last Friday of each month with our next

newsletter out on Friday 26th of March.

Until then, see you out and about.

Mark

• ThisThis policypolicy outlinesoutlines expectedexpected behaviourbehaviour andand useuse ofofmobile devices; including smart watchesmobile devices; including smart watches

• Phones and devices are to be signed-in at the officeprior to 9am. Items then need to be signed-out at theend of the day

• DevicesDevices requiredrequired forfor learninglearning willwill bebe providedprovided byby thetheschoolschool

• ParentsParents cancan contactcontact thethe schoolschool viavia thethe officeoffice ifif neededneeded

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Deputy Principal - Prep to Year 3 - BrendanDeputy Principal - Prep to Year 3 - BrendanBaillieBaillie

Hello!

Welcome to our new and returningfamilies.

We have had asmooth start tothe new schoolyear and I’m sureyou’ll all join me

in hoping that we have aless-disrupted year than 2020! Ourclasses have been busy setting up learning routines andexpectations for what will be another productive year oflearning.

Parent Information SessionsParent Information Sessions

In coming weeks classes will host their Parent InformationSessions. These are a perfect time to meet your child’s teacherand familiarise yourself with the classroom routines and learningexpectations. Sessions will take place in your child’s classroom,keep an eye out for times and dates.

Morning RoutinesMorning Routines

At the beginning of the year we always discuss our morning andafternoon routines. Our blanket rule across the school is thatplay equipment is out-of

-bounds before and afterschool (this is a safetyrequirement as there aren’tany school staff on duty inthese areas). When studentsarrive, they are to remain inthe undercover area (tuckshop) until the 8.30am bell and thenmove to classroom areas. Classroom doors will usually open at8.45am for students to prepare for the day.

ParadesParades

Our parades have recommenced withparents and visitors welcome to attend(social distancing with seatingarrangements). We will host a lowerschool parade for Year 1-3 eachWednesday afternoon in the Hall from2.30pm. Our Prep friends will join

parades from the beginning of Term 2.

Have a great couple of weeks, talk soon.

BJ

School CalendarSchool Calendar

EVENTEVENT DATEDATE

P & C MeetingP & C Meeting Thursday 11 FebruaryThursday 11 February

Parent Information SessionParent Information Session Monday 8—Friday 19Monday 8—Friday 19FebruaryFebruary

Years 3 to 6 SwimmingYears 3 to 6 Swimming Monday 22 to Friday 26Monday 22 to Friday 26FebruaryFebruary

Prep and Year 1 SciencePrep and Year 1 ScienceIncursionIncursion

Thursday 25 FebruaryThursday 25 February

P & C Annual General MeetingP & C Annual General Meeting Thursday 11 MarchThursday 11 March

Bike Safety LessonsBike Safety Lessons Wednesday 17 to Friday 19Wednesday 17 to Friday 19MarchMarch

Ride to School DayRide to School Day Friday 19 MarchFriday 19 March

Bullying No Way DayBullying No Way Day Friday 19 MarchFriday 19 March

Last Day Term 1Last Day Term 1 Thursday 1st AprilThursday 1st April

School Resumes Term 2School Resumes Term 2 Monday 19 AprilMonday 19 April

Bounce BackBounce Back

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Chaplin's CornerChaplin's Corner

Chaplain’s CornerChaplain’s Corner 5 February 2021

It’s a new school year with lots of exciting activities and eventson the calendar. Welcome back all Golden Beach State Schoolstudents and families, and a special warm welcome to all ournew Prep families and also those families who started with us in2021!

What is the Chaplaincy service at Golden Beach?What is the Chaplaincy service at Golden Beach?

I believe it’s best described by this parent’s quote: “Life canbe tough! Financial pressure, relationship issues, personalitydifficulties……and it’s even harder when it affects our children!Chappy Col is a wonderful mentor and friend to children fromall walks of life that are facing some of these challenges andmore. He teaches all of our children the skills to gain strengthand resilience to overcome these struggles.”

DoesDoes youryour childchild strugglestruggle withwith emotionsemotions andand needneed somebodysomebodyelseelse toto talktalk to?to? FeelFeel freefree toto contactcontact oneone ofof thethe deputydeputy principalsprincipalstoto organiseorganise ChappyChappy ColCol forfor support.support. WithWith parentalparental permission,permission,ChappyChappy ColCol providesprovides emotionalemotional andand socialsocial supportsupport toto aa numbernumberof students.of students.

A bit more information: Children in your local school communityface a myriad of challenges in their day to day life that havevery little to do with education. They’re struggling with issuesof self-doubt, bullying, peer pressure, anxiety, family breakdownand more. These are the leading reasons why children seek

out the help of their school chaplain. Chaplains like ours areon the frontlines of our schools championing the cause of ourchildren’s social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

Who helps the Chaplaincy service at Golden Beach?Who helps the Chaplaincy service at Golden Beach?

We have a Local Chaplaincy Committee who helps makedecisions, assists in fundraising (to maintain the chaplaincyhours at Golden Beach – 2.5 days per week) and runs events,such as the fortnightly morning breakfasts (will hopefullycommence soon). Mr Mark Windsor, one of the DeputyPrincipals, is the Line Manager and Chair of the committee.

Can you help?Can you help?

As we look ahead to 2021, Chaplaincy at Golden Beach willneed newnew committeecommittee membersmembers. Notes will be sent home laterthis term requesting help at fundraising events, breakfasts andthe Local Chaplaincy Committee. In the meantime, if you’d liketo find out more about our team, please contact Chappy formore information. Email chappycol@eq.edu.au

Breakfasts in 2021:Breakfasts in 2021:

Please watch this space about our very popularbreakfasts on fortnightly Friday mornings, i.e.Week 3, 5, etc. Send your children to havesome cereal or a delicious slice of toast, and bepart of an event where we build school connectedness andcommunity spirit, while feeding hungry tummies at the sametime!

Until next time!

Chappy Col

Colan Coleman – School Chaplain

Golden Beach State School (M, Tu, f/n Fr)

Tel: 07-5437 4333

Mob: 0405 09 7533

Email: chappycol@eq.edu.au

Uniform ShopUniform Shop

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School BankingSchool Banking Community AnnouncementsCommunity Announcements

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