31620 Bruce Highway, MS 71, BOOYAL Q 4671 Phone (07) 41 260 177 Fax (07) 0741 260181

Principal: Mrs Dawn Dolinski E-mail: ddoli4@eq.edu.au

The ‘WAFFLE’ Issue 8: 29th July 2019

Our vision: We aim to improve the world, one Booyal student at a time, by challenging and

supporting every student to reach their absolute potential in learning and behaviour whilst

encouraging them to demonstrate an enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude, care for each other,

contribute positively to the wider world, dream big, think ‘outside the box and have a healthy

dose of fun along the way!

Our 2019 priorities are …writing & spelling

G’day everyone,

Whoosh!!....and in a blink of an eye the holidays were over!

I hope that you and yours escaped the bugs that were doing the rounds and

stayed well enough to enjoy the break. Other than a couple of students, we

have pretty much had a full roll up since Day 1 so, fingers crossed, the

worst of the sickness that was hitting us hard before the holidays has

gone.

It is terrific to have Mrs Vaughan back after her globetrotting toCanada.

She had a fabulous time and some great photos to share.

Thanks to Miss Dale (a.k.a. Miss D) for taking Mr Harris’s lessons during his absence in

Week 1. Mr Harris will return next week for business as usual.

Reports: Reports were sent home last week. By now you should have

received a text to organise a parent-teacher meeting. Please reply to either

confirm or suggest another time that is convenient for you.

To keep you ‘in the loop’ about your child’s writing progress, a sample of

their work will be photocopied and sent home, at least on a fortnightly basis

(if not weekly). It will, hopefully, be a reason to congratulate your child on

their effort and also keep you aware of their strengths and weaknesses.

Please see a staff member at any time if you would like to discuss any

issues.

Attachment(s): Your child/ren’s Term 2 reflection sheet(s)

Missing Anything? Last term students checked their supplies and took

home a list of things they needed. Can you please double-check that your

child has enough pens, books etc. We have a couple of students who have

run out of writing books.

School Photos: Last week we received a message from the photographers

stating that photos should be at school within the next few days. If you

have any questions or concerns about your child/ren’s photos please contact

the photographers, Donna and Paul directly by phoning 0427 946 360.

Media Arts Excursion: The Year 4 – 6 students travelled to Burnett Heads

in Week 1 to interview outback boxing legend, Fred Brophy. Fred was

extremely generous with his time, answering a wonderful variety of

questions and showing everyone around the tent. The children will make a

collaborative documentary about him as part of their Media Arts unit,

(before creating individual documentaries about staff members) and, in English, they will

make an informative brochure about the troupe. Stay tuned!

Pirates On The Loose! You may

have notice a mutiny of pirates

escaping from school last week

thanks to Denise Rapkins from

Childers’ Library who worked

with the Year 1-3 students on a craft activity related to a

story she read them. The children thoroughly enjoyed this

activity and certainly looked the part in their snazzy pirate

hats. They will travel to Childers to participate in more

‘Read To Me Day’ activities on 28th August.

Term 2 Super Spellers: Congratulations to Beau, Lucia and Olivia who averaged over 95%

in their spelling tests last term. As a celebratory treat they and their parents were

invited to a special morning tea last week. I think Beau is a few kilos heavier after the

amount of goodies he devoured! It was a well earnt treat for them all.

Tuckshop: Order forms were sent home last week. Please contact a staff

member if yours didn’t arrive. Tuckshop will be available tomorrow, (Tuesday,

30th July).

‘Loose Ends’ Performance: Today we travelled in Chook’s bus to the

Paragon in Childers to watch ‘Loose Ends’, a live performance about

friendships and creativity. A great time was had by all.

Woolies Stickers: A big ‘Thank You’ to everyone who collected ‘Earn &

Learn’ stickers on our behalf. We have used the credits to purchase

some new robotic equipment for students to program and learn how to

code, as well as another truck for the sandpit. Some

stickers were sent into school late but we will hold onto

them until next year. Thank you all!

Fun Afternoon: The Project Club committee have organised another great

flood relief fundraiser. On Thursday 15th August students and family

members are invited to enjoy a board games, sausage sizzle and movie

afternoon/evening. Details were sent home last week.

Book Donation: We were delighted to receive a donation of two

beautiful photographic books; ‘The Grower, The Heartbeat Of

Australia’ and ‘The Grower, The Roots Of Australia.’ They are valued

at $200.

The set of books were proudly donated by John Nociletti to enable

young Australians to connect where their food and fibre comes from.

As an adolescent, John left home with $200 to his name and carved

out a great life for himself in agriculture. He is walking proof that

anything is possible and hopes that, through these books, he can

inspire the farmers of tomorrow by highlighting the importance of

Australia’s agricultural industry and the amazing career opportunities

it presents.

The books are very large and quite beautiful. If any parent would like to have a look please

see me; you are welcome to borrow them. I am sure you will thoroughly enjoy flicking

through the pages.

Finally!! Approval has been given and a contractor lined up to fix our

water (or lack of water!) situation. A new bore will be drilled, probably

on the school ground, so before long we should be able to enjoy some

green lawns and healthy garden beds around school. Yay!

Please come along to the next P&C meeting on Tuesday 6th August (next

week); 3 pm in the classroom. Meetings are friendly, short and sweet.

You won’t be saddled with a job but your ideas and input will be very

much appreciated.

The P&C ladies would love some help preparing and serving

tuckshop this Tuesday morning. If you are able to help please see

Desrae, Nancy or Kerry. Thank you.

BREAKFAST CLUB

This year is have become obvious that some students are regularly arriving at school

hungry, not having eaten breakfast. Some are also routinely arriving tired, yawning and

having difficulty concentrating from the word go. Not only is this sad for the wellbeing of

the child but their ability to learn is being affected. It is a long time until morning tea.

Staff can not make sure that some children get them to bed earlier but, between 8.30

a.m. and 8.45 a.m., breakfast will be available at school for those who need it; toast or

cereal. Clearly it is a parent’s responsibility to ensure that children eat before leaving

home but it has got to the point that we feel the need to do something. Thank you to Mr

and Mrs Vaughan for sponsoring this breakfast service.

Do you know… the ‘dingo fence’ is the longest fence in the world, (5,530 km). It is

almost twice as long as The Great Wall Of China.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

So many certificates and so many very proud students! What a great start to the term.

Well done, everyone.

Students know that they

are doing their ‘Booyal

Best …and nothing less’ if

they are behaving:

Respectfully

Responsibly

Safely

GOTCHA AWARDS

Whoo hoo!

We are off and running with Term 3’s lucky Gotcha

winners. (also Olivia)

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Keenan: for a wonderful improvement in attitude this term and

for accepting help when it was offered.

Valo: for displaying impressive manners during the Fred Brophy

excursion; respecting others and letting them speak without

interrupting.

Sam: for trying so hard in class, most of the time

Leeroy: for writing some wonderfully descriptive

similes. For example; ‘Her angry words spewed out like a

vacuum cleaner on reverse.’

Trying Our ‘Booyal Best’ & Nothing Less “In everything I do each day my effort’s going to be an A.’”

AND FINALLY…. “What have you enjoyed most since returning to school after the holidays?”

Olivia: passing level C in the 2 minute tests, (especially being

ahead of my brother!)

Sophia: feeding Texas and the alpacas

Tara: spelling

Sam: learning about different materials in science

Zayde: doing PE and learning about tennis

Beau: yesterday’s special spelling morning tea, especially the

chocolate biscuits!

Tom: learning new things in PE, especially how to play tennis

properly

Callum: science lessons about the Earth and the Sun

Sally: science; learning about the world and the Sun

Kalevi: getting new tennis racquets

Keenan: getting 8 certificates and a ‘Student Of The Week’

award

Lucia: having the special morning tea with the other great

spellers and my mum

Valo: learning how to use the Scratch program on the computer

Hayley: adding fractions

Jessica: playing in the sandpit with Danita, Hayley and Olivia

Aliyah: playing with Texy

Charlie: going to Fred Brophy’s boxing tent and learning the

history of it all

Danita: visiting Fred Brophy and making a documentary about

him and the troupe

Mason: going to meet Fred Brophy and feeding Texas with

Aliyah

Deklyn: banging the drum in Fred Brophy’s boxing tent

Leeroy: playing tennis with Deklyn and keeping a rally going

Mrs D: definitely meeting Fred; that was a big one off the

bucket list!

‘Loose Ends’ Performance

DIARY

9 a.m. Mondays Parade

Monday 29th July ‘Loose Ends’ – Paragon Theatre, Childers

Tuesday 30th July Tuckshop

Tuesday 6th August P&C Meeting

Monday 12th August Gin Gin Show Holiday

Wednesday 14th August Life Ed - Wallaville

Thursday 15th August Red Cross Visit – Pillow Project – Disaster Resilience

Project Club’s Fun Afternoon/Evening

Monday 19th August Book Week and High Schoolers’ Science Visit

Wednesday 28th August Read To Me Day, Childers - Years 1 - 3

Sunday 1st September Fathers’ Day

Wednesday 4th September German Day Excursion – Years 4 - 6

Wednesday 18th September Cordalba Leadership Day – Years 4 - 6

Monday 9th Sept. – Friday 20th September Mrs D on leave

Friday 20th September Last day of Term 3

Tuesday 8th October School resumes

School Camp Wednesday 30th October – Friday 1st November

Monday 21st October Student Free Day

Thursday 21st/Friday 22nd November Year 4 – 6 Bucca Leadership Days, Overnight Stay

Tuesday 10th December Graduation & Awards Night

Wednesday 11th December Valley Rattler & Gympie Museum Excursion

Friday 13th December AVA Pets visit. Picnic Day – last day of Term 4

Keep smiling, Dawn

PS: If you see Phillip can you please tell him I’ve found his screwdriver. ;)