• 10 June

Book Club due

• 23 June

P&C AGM

• 26 June

End of Term 2

• 13 July

Start of Term 3

Date Claimers:Welcome Message:

Issue 15

10th June 2020

Be SafeBe ResponsibleBe Respectful

Use Your “Train Brain” is the catchy tune released by Wilmar Sugar to alert all residents of the need to be aware as cane trains begin operation across the district as this year’s cane crushing season starts next week. The link to the video clip has been uploaded to the Ingham State School Facebook page as a way for us to share the message with our school community to help stress the importance of train safety.

As part of living in a cane growing district it is essential that we educate and regularly remind students of the dangers associated with the crushing season. I ask all parents and carers to ensure your young people are aware of the hazards and the need to watch out for trains, trucks and haul out tractors, which will become part of our daily lives for the remainder of the year. If students hear the ‘train brain’ song regularly, it may help to ensure they are aware of the dangers and act accordingly. The school had intended to have RACQ visit to deliver their road safety message but unfortunately, due to recent restrictions we are unable to provide this service at this time. I hope that we can arrange for the RACQ road safety message to be delivered during Term 3.

The start of Term 3 is shaping up to see the return of a number of programs, which had previously been postponed:

Playgroup is set to resume operation on Tuesday 13 July, and I know there are many youngsters and mothers keen to meet again and continue the exciting program that had become a weekly highlight earlier in the year. I am keen to see the littlies once again moulding the play dough, building blocks, playing in the sand pit and the many other exciting activities available to them.

Breakfast Club is set to resume at the beginning of Term 3 with the introduction of new food preparation protocols. The Monday morning Breakfast Club had become a great meeting time for students to collect food and sit around chatting and catching up on the news from the previous weekend. It will be great to see this practice running again especially as we move into the winter months when warm toast and sunny mornings will be very welcome.

To allow maximum time for teaching, learning and assessment tasks to be completed, Semester One reports will not be available until Wednesday, Week 2 of Term 3. By delaying the reporting period, teachers are able to maximise the school term to allow students more opportunity to finalise this term’s work and allow time to mark and moderate student outcomes. Early in Term 3, I will provide details of how and when parents/teacher interviews will be conducted whilst maintaining social distancing practices.

I again remind our school community that the P&C AGM will be held on Tuesday 23rd June at 7.00pm in the Staff Room. This meeting will be conducted whilst observing social distancing protocols for the benefit of members in attendance. I encourage all Parents and Citizens to consider becoming a part of this very important committee which contributes so much support and assistance to the school for the benefit of our young people. The P&C are always keen to welcome new members as fresh ideas are always necessary.

Whilst visitors and parent access to the school grounds is still restricted, I look forward to soon being able to meet again as a school community with parades, discos and sporting events returning to our calendar. I will keep everyone informed as the restrictions change.

Regards

Kevin BarnesPrincipal

Please note: Newsletters will now be digital

and emailed each Wednesday.

P&C AGM MEETING

Tuesday 23 June 2020

7.00pm

Venue:Staff Room

Everyone welcome!

Tea and coffee available.

Student Absences

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If your child is absent from school, please advise via the following methods:

• Sending a text to the Absent SMS number (0418 157 321)

• Phoning our Absence Line to leave a message (4776 9360)

• Phoning the Office (4776 9333)

• You may also email admin@inghamss.eq.edu.au.

Please ensure you include your child’s name / class / date and the reason for the absence.

If no reason is provided, the absence will be recorded as “Unauthorised’’.

Our Purpose

is to provide quality learning environments in which students improve their academic and social development.

Our Focusis on building a strong professional learning culture focussed on student progress.

Assembly

Held on Monday afternoons commencing

at 2:30pm in the

Multipurpose Hall.

Everyone welcome!

Bank Account DetailsBank Account details:

NAME: Ingham State School

BSB: 064 810

ACCOUNT: 0009 0149

School Badges ………… $ 2

School Hats…………..… $10

Homework Bags …….. $10

Water Bottle Coolers…$10

Call into the Office at any

time to purchase these

items.

Items for PurchaseSchool Drop Off and Pick Up

It is important that our school remains safe and maintains hygienic environments for all of our community. Parents are asked to respect and adhere to the following measures:

Students and staff who are unwell must stay home.

Adults must not congregate in and around school grounds, car parks, school gates and outside classrooms.

Parents are to use MP Hall area or STOP, DROP & GO area to drop students off in the morning. There will be supervision from 8.00am. Parents should not enter the school grounds.

Students can be picked up from the STOP, DROP & GO area or BACK GATE area. Please organise with your child/ren where pick up will be. Prep students will wait in the MP Hall each afternoon with their teachers.

PARENTS SHOULD NOT ENTER THE SCHOOL GROUNDS.

“Thank you for your support’’

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Talking Tuckshop

Hi Everyone

I think I need to clarify some questions I have been asked by students over the last two weeks.

Sandwiches are available no matter what the filling. Egg /Chicken/Ham, plain or with a full salad are available every day for Big Lunch.

Salad Boxes Plain or Salad Box with Ham/Chicken or Egg are available every day.

Billabongs, Icy Poles and Icy Pops are available at Big Lunch.

Remember if you are unsure about something, simply come and ask. I am only too happy to answer your questions.

Remember to check the notice board for what maybe happening at the Tuckshop.

Mrs ByersTuckshop Convenor

• Tuckshop is OPEN

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School Banking

In 2020 at Ingham State School, School Banking Day is –

MONDAY

Don’t forget to bring in your banking and keep saving for rewards!

Breakfast Club

Before school every Monday at the Tuckshop.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For Sale :Dell Monitors - E Series 19’’

(Model E1911c) If you are interested in purchasing a

monitor, please contact the School Office.

Price - $20.00

For Sale :Keyboards

We have a small supply of keyboards for sale. If you are interested, please contact

the School Office.

Price - $5.00

Lost Property

New Water Bottle

Coolers for sale at the office.

$10.00

NEW

HatsOver the last two weeks, we have had many requests from students for the school office hats each day for play time.

We have also had to turn away many students as we do not have enough to currently meet the demand.

Could you please ensure that your child/ren are bringing their own personal hats to school each day.

A reminder that we have hats for sale at the office

for $10.00. Please come to the office or send your child with the money and we will put their name on their new hat.

There is a lost property box located outside the Music Room that stores all unclaimed property . All items are stored there awaiting collection. These items are displayed on the port racks outside the Music Room directly under the Administration Office for students to see.

If you have anything missing, please encourage your child to check the port racks regularly.

Please ensure that all personal belongings are named.

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Performing Arts

Instrumental Music

It was wonderful to have nearly all of our instrumental music students remember to bring their instrument last week! This week, we are aiming to have all of our students remember to bring their instruments and music books to their lessons.

A reminder that instrumental days are as follows –

Woodwind/Brass with Mrs Gunston – Thursday Strings with Mrs Wright – Wednesday afternoon (Year 4’s) and Friday

Students are reminded to check the timetable outside the music room for the time of their lesson each week. Thank you to those parents who have been gently reminding their child about doing their music practice at home – your support is greatly appreciated!

If you have any questions, please contact either Mrs Wright or Mrs Gunston.

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Term 3 Week 1 Tuesday 14th July

To comply with the government regulations we have a COVID-safe Plan.

We are so happy to welcome you back to Playgroup at Ingham State School.

Playgroup

Ingham State School Voluntary Contribution

VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION SCHEME – 2020

Our voluntary contribution scheme is a very modest one. We use the funds to buy consumable resources for

students. Basically the funds in the scheme are used to purchase photocopy paper and consumables for printers

and copiers.

Our photocopy budget exceeds $40,000.00 each year. We are aiming to reduce this figure significantly with Maths

and Handwriting textbooks and our paper drive. This fee has been approved by the P&C Association.

I feel we get value for money from our contributions. Your help is important; please contribute as soon as you are

able – IF YOU HAVE PAID ALREADY- THANK YOU.

Please return the tear off strip below with payment.

Yours sincerely

Kevin Barnes

Acting Principal

________________________________________________________________________________

2020 - VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

Contribution Rate: - $20.00 per child per year

PUPIL NAMES (S)

1__________________________________ YEAR LEVEL/CLASS_____________

2__________________________________ YEAR LEVEL/CLASS_____________

3__________________________________ YEAR LEVEL/CLASS_____________

4__________________________________ YEAR LEVEL/CLASS_____________

AMOUNT ENCLOSED $_______________ CONTRIBUTION FOR

FULL YEAR ($20.00 per child) $_______________

SEMESTER ($10.00 per child) $_______________

TERM ($5.00 per child) $ ______________

PARENT/GUARDIAN/CARER SIGNATURE ____________________________ PHONE:______________