FRIDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2019

Newsletter Week 3 Term 1

Toowoomba East State School

Cnr Arthur & Mary Streets

PO Box 2882

TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350

07 4637 5222

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Student Absences

SMS 0427 064 253

Email: enquiries@toowoombaeastss.eq.edu.au

www.toowoombaeastss.eq.edu.au

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Sad News Last week, our school received the news that a past student, Nicholas Barker (12 Years old) had passed away suddenly. Nicholas graduated from Toowoomba East in 2017 and commenced high school at Toowoomba Grammar School. The Barker family have had a long associa(on with our school. Nicholas’ father, Ma+ is a former P and C President. Our thoughts and condolences are with the Barker family at this difficult (me. Parking behind Café Parents are respec0ully requested not to park behind the Sage and Butler Café or Everest Spice when dropping off and picking up children from school. The café has received a number of complaints from customers wishing to access these parks. We aim to be considerate and coopera(ve neighbours and value the ongoing support of local businesses. Road Safety At recent school assemblies, I have addressed with students the correct place and manner to cross the road outside of school. Last week, I had a report of a near-miss as a student and parent crossed the road in an unmarked area. While I can appreciate that people are busy and o8en in a hurry, I ask that students and parents use the controlled crossings at all (mes. Disco The P and C Associa(on will be holding a Disco on Friday 22 February in the school hall. The evening commences at 5:30pm and concludes at 8:30pm. The early part of the evening (un(l 7:00pm) will be tailored to younger students, although all ages are welcome.

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL Uniforms I have been pleased to see that almost all of our students are consistently in full school uniform. Thank you for your support. If your child requires items such as socks or a school hat, these are available from the Uniform Shop. Hair styles are expected to be neat and (dy. Hair that is long enough to be (ed back should be secured from the face. Queens Park Toowoomba Regional Council would like to let our community know about the next phase of works happening at Queens Park soon. The works involve renewing the Lindsay Street all-abili(es playground and landscaping and improvements on the Margaret Street frontage. The Lindsay Street playground will be closed from March un(l June 2019 to allow the work to be carried out safely. The Lindsay Street car park will remain open during the works and visitors will s(ll be able to access the playground ameni(es block. Landscaping work will start on the embankment in Queens Park opposite the intersec(on of Margaret and Burstow Streets and con(nue along the street to near the Lindsay Street intersec(on. The footpath along Margaret Street will s(ll be accessible but there will be barrier fencing along the street on the footpath edge to mark the loca(on of the works. Improvements are expected to be completed in May 2019, weather permiFng. Religious Educa on A+ached to this newsle+er are informa(on leaflets outlining informa(on for families concerning Religious Instruc(on. If you have not given your consent for your child to par(cipate in Religious Educa(on classes and now wish to do so, the appropriate permission form can be completed and returned to the school office at your earliest convenience. Enrolments for 2020 If you have Prep aged children for 2020 and you live in-catchment or currently have other children enrolled here, but have not yet applied for enrolment, please contact our Enrolments Officer, Mrs Ciesiolka on 4637 5280 or 4637 5222 (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 8:30am—2:00pm). Places for 2020 are limited. Enrolment interviews will commence soon and will extend across the coming months. Similarly, if you know of families who hope to a+end Toowoomba East in 2020 but are not yet connected to the school and will not see this newsle+er, please urge them to contact the school.

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School Captains

Girls Georgie Beveridge

Kathryn Ellio�

Boys D’Arcy Burton

Harrison Humphreys

House Captains

Cunningham Michael Reaves

Remi O’Donoghue

Leslie Hamish Anderson

Isis Eacersall

Music Captains

Choir Georgina White

Choir Luciana Flowers

Stage George Bain

Concert Skye Hassall

Strings Estella Shirtcliff

Evans Corben Mar*n

Bella Downey

McDonald Antonio Ans*ss

Kalea Anderson

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Sport—Swimming Congratula(ons to all students who competed and a+ended the Junior and Senior Interhouse Swimming Carnival. With many parents in a+endance, the house captains lead their teams with some very enthusias(c cheering. It was pleasing to see so many students swimming in events to earn points for their teams. Results and age champions for the day were: Boys Girls 9yrs Edward May (Evans) Amelia Kidd (Leslie) 10yrs Ellio+ Hassall (McDonald) Adelaide May (Evans) 11yrs Jacob Walker (McDonald) Evie Armstrong (McDonald) 12yrs Duncan Clews (Cunningham) Kalea Anderson (McDonald) Champion House 1st McDonald 533points 2nd Evans 350 points 3rd Leslie 285 points 4th Cunningham 259 points All students who have been selected in the school team will receive a note to compete at the Range Zone Carnival. The Range Zone carnival will be held at The Glennie School on Monday 18 February. Any ques(ons should be directed to Mr Stephen Boundy, the Physical Educa(on Teacher.

TESS Interhouse Captains

McDonald Antonio Anstiss

and Kalea Anderson

Evans Corben Martin

and Bella Downey

Leslie Hamish Anderson

and Isis Eacersall

Cunningham Remi O’Donoghue

and Michael Reaves

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Guest Speaker Visits Year 4

On Friday the 1st February the Year Four students were fortunate to have a visit from Oliver’s

Uncle who is a Roule+e flyer with the Air Force based in Victoria. The Roule+e informa(on

session was lots of fun! We got to see a video of what the forma(ons do and the exci(ng stunts

they could perform as a team. It was interes(ng because we met a real life pilot and how he

worked hard to be where he is today. It was fascina(ng as we got to learn new things and

elements of safety and training when in control of the plane. He told us how long he flies for

which actually is most days! He handed out some posters and s(ckers which we really enjoyed.

Owen got a real surprise when he discovered that his year seven teacher from his small outback

school was Mrs Simmons!

Thank you Owen for your (me.

wri�en by

Ari, Kallan, Abbie and Dakota (Class 4E)

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(pictured above)

Guest Speaker to Year 4 students—Owen Rose from The Roule+es, Royal Australian Air Force's

aeroba(c display team

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Recycling Just a reminder that TESS is a collec(on point for the Containers For Change Refund Scheme. For every bo+le/container that you donate to the school, the P&C receive ten cents. We are collec(ng between 500 and 700 containers a week so it is worth bringing along your containers from home to contribute to our count. You can dispose of them in any of the blue lidded bins located around the school be-tween school hours. Here is a picture to remind you of what is included and excluded from the scheme.

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Monday 11 March

Tuesday 12 March

Wednesday 13 March

Yr 5A & 5B Amaroo Environmental Centre

Yr 5C & 5D Amaroo Environmental Centre

Yr 5E Amaroo Environmental Centre

Monday 11 March

Tuesday 12 March

Thursday 14 March

Prep E—Darling Downs Zoo Visit

Prep C & D—Darling Downs Zoo Visit

Prep A & B—Darling Downs Zoo Visit

Friday 5 April Prep Cross Country—9:30am

Friday 5 April Cyber Safe Presentation Yr 4/5/6

Dates of Events

Achieve with Pride! www.toowoombaeastss.eq.edu.au

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Toowoomba East Office Hours 8:00am to 3:30pm Change of Details Please ensure you let the Office know if your address, contact details, family circumstances, emergency contacts or email addresses change. Please see the office staff or phone 4637 5220 or 4637 5230 to update your details.

Student Absences

If your child is absent. Please SMS 0427 064 253 on the Student SMS Absence Number.

EG. TEXT—MARY SMITH, 3G,

SICK/HOLIDAY/FAMILY REASONS/DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENT,

MOTHER

School Tuckshop The school Tuckshop operates Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:15am to 1:15pm. It is not open on Mondays. All orders must be placed online — go to www.flexischools.com.au and click “Register Now”, then place orders. If you have any ques(ons contact the FlexiSchools help desk on 1300 361 769. Volunteers are always needed and greatly appreciated. Please drop in and see us at the Tuckshop if you would like to help.

Payments BPOINT Online Card Payment is the Educa(on Department’s preferred method of payment. Payment Methods BPOINT Online Card Payment—Details for BPOINT payments are on Student Invoices In person at the Toowoomba East Administra(on Office —Via EFTPOS (no payments less than $10.00) No late payments will be accepted

Uniform Shop Hours Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 8:00am to 9:30am.