10 November 2021

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Yours in education,

Leanne Odorico
Principal

Student of the Week

Top Kurwongbah Kids

Congratulations to the following students who have recently received Top Kurwongbah Kids Awards by showing our School Values:

TERM 4 WEEK 4

Top Kurwongbah Kid – Term 4 Week 4

TERM 4 WEEK 5

Top Kurwongbah Kid – Term 4 Week 5

Date Claimers

Due Dates for Payments

2022 Student Leadership

2022 Student Leaders Council and School Captains

During parade on Friday 28th October our 2022 Student Leaders Council and School Captains were announced.

Congratulations to the following students for being elected to the position for next year: Annabella Collins, Ivy Cowley, Zachary Smith, Nate Stevenson, Zeb Kelly, Shayla O’Sullivan, Harrison Single, Hayden Weir (school captain) and Poppy Greenhalgh (school captain). Well done to all of the 32 Year 5 students who presented themselves as nominees and presented speeches. It was a difficult (and close) selection process.

At parade this Friday the Music Captains for 2022 will be announced.

Staff Update for Term 4

Mrs Banks is on leave until this Friday and is replaced by Mrs Mazzer. Mrs Pearce our school cleaner is also on leave this week.

Mrs Marks (PE Teacher) has been transferred to Mount Samson and Dayboro for 2022. We wish you all the best at your new school next year and thank you for all the work you have done with our students at Kurwongbah.

Student Resource Collection

The P&C are asking parents to donate any unused resources or resources in excellent condition that would otherwise be returned home at the end of the year. These resources will then be used in 2022 for disadvantaged students in our school community. If you would like to participate, please complete the Student Resource Collection form and return to your child’s class teacher.

2022 Booklists

Please find below the 2022 Booklist for your child. The list includes specific items that our teachers have found to be good quality and meet the curriculum requirements for the year ahead. Please note that use of the listed supplier 'MySchool Gear' is entirely optional. Families can purchase items individually from any stationery store but we do ask that you purchase the items and quantities listed.

Children Leaving Kurwongbah

We are starting the process of forming classes for 2022. Parents whose child or children (other than Year 6 students) will be leaving Kurwongbah at the end of the year are asked to inform the school office please.

2022 Prep Enrolment

There are still some places available for Prep students in 2022. Children who were born between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017 are eligible to commence prep in 2022. Parents are invited to contact the school office (34814333) if they are intending to enrol their child at Kurwongbah for Prep in 2022.

School Council News

The School Council thanks outgoing members Mrs Liz Greer, Miss Sarah Bartlett and Mrs Jenelle Conlan for their support and time representing the parents and staff throughout 2020/2021. We appreciate your contributions and commitment to the students and Kurwongbah State School community. The school council is now seeking two parent representatives for nomination for 2022/2023.

The role of the School Council is to support the Principal in setting and reviewing the School’s Strategic planning and progress. Recent work focused on Strategic Partnerships including establishing a playgroup, connections with University of Southern Qld to promote learning partnerships and a focus on partnerships supporting sustainable practices within our school community. The current School Council have developed a 2022/23 Action Plan focusing on early years partnerships and sustainability practices within the school community. If you would like to know more about the School Council or may be interested in applying for the 2022/2023 position, please contact the Principal or school office (07) 3481 4333 or download the nomination form and return to the office.

School Disco

Last Friday night there was a large number of students and families who attended the P&C Disco held in our school hall. This was our first school disco in 18 months due to previous Covid restrictions being in place.

Thank you to everyone who attended, with a special thanks going to the P&C Fundraising Team who organised the event.

End Of Year Night of Music

Last night we were thoroughly entertained by so many Kurwongbah students at the annual End of Year Night of Music. It was wonderful for the students to be able to perform in front of a large audience after many months of rehearsals. The following groups performed: Junior Singers, Senior Singers, Performance Group, Kurwongbah Blokes, Junior and Senior Strings Ensemble, Junior Band and Senior Band.

We are very appreciative of the efforts of our music teachers – Mrs C., Mrs Rashada, Mr Denning, Mrs Porter, Mr Hamlin and Mr Martin – who prepared the students for their performances. A special thank you is extended to Mrs C for her organisation of the evening and to Mr Waldron for hosting the programme.

The P&C Music Support Group ran the sausage sizzle and served refreshments prior to the concert starting.

All in all, a great team effort led to a wonderful evening of musical entertainment.

School Parades

Thank you to Junior C, Mrs Butler and Miss Elphinstone for an entertaining parade presentation which celebrated World Teacher’s and Staff Support Day. Junior C was supported on stage by their Buddy Class Senior C. Well done students and teachers for your confident performance.

Thank you to the Junior and Senior String Ensembles who performed two pieces on parade last Friday. Thank you to Mrs Rashada and students for performing to such a high standard. It was lovely to have you all back on stage after many months of rehearsals.

Please see list below of remaining schedule parades Term 4.

2022 Music Captains

This week the next round of Student Leader Positions is be decided with the selection of Music Captains. Music Captains for 2022 will be announced to the school on parade this Friday. Next week House Captain elections for 2022 will be held with House Captains announced on Friday 19th November.

Kurwongbah Fete – Sunday 19th June 2022

Fete Meeting – Wednesday 17th November 2021

Donations

Does anyone have any left over halloween decorations?

We are in need of decorations for our Haunted House stall. We are looking for anything scary eg: skeletons, spiders webs, spiders, snakes etc.

Do you have leftover jars?

Our Jam stall needs an assortment of jars to start planning some amazing jams and chutneys.

All donations are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off to the office.

Fete Stalls

We are looking for stall convenors. Our fete cannot run without volunteers. Can you help out? Why not run a stall with a friend. Please contact us or come along to our next fete meeting to find out what its all about. You can email us at kssfeteconvenor@gmail.com .

Facebook Page

Follow our facebook page, Kurwongbah State School Fete.

Alana Krogh & Kirsty Cherry
Fete Convenors
kssfeteconvenor@gmail.com

High School Transition Days

Murrumba SSC Transition Days and Evening

Murrumba SSC will be holding a number of transition events in the coming weeks to support our 2022 Year 7 cohort with their transition to high school.

Academy Transition Days (For Academy Students)*

• Spanish Acceleration & Immersion Academy - Tuesday 23rd November
• Engineering Excellence Academy – Wednesday 24th November
• High Performance Music Academy – Wednesday 24th November
• Dance Academy – Thursday 25th November
• Football Academy – Thursday 25th November

Main Transition Day (For all Y7 2022 enrolled students) – Monday 29th November

*Academy students are encouraged to attend the Academy Transition Day and the Main Transition Day

Transition BBQ Evening (For all Y7 2022 enrolled students & their parents/caregivers) – Wednesday 24th November 5:15pm-7pm

Pine Rivers SHS & Dakabin SHS Transition Day

Students enrolled at Pine Rivers SHS and Dakabin SHS for Year 7 in 2022, will attend a transition day (all day) on Monday 29th November.

Bray Park SHS Orientation Day

Bray Park SHS Orientation Day will be on Monday 29th of November for all current Year 6 students who are enrolled at Bray Park State High School for Year 7 in 2022.

Year 6 Camp & Shirts 2022

Year 6 Camp 2022

Year 6 Camp is scheduled for Week 7 of Term 1 (7-9 March 2022). Costs for students are expected to be approximately $340. Please note that exact costs will be confirmed at the beginning of 2022. For families who would like plenty of advance notice, please make a note of these anticipated costs and dates.

Payment plan options will be available but these will not be outlined until the beginning of the 2022 school year.

Year 6 T-Shirts

The design, supplier and cost for Year 6 T-Shirts have been confirmed. Sample shirts are expected to arrive by the end of this week. The shirts will be available to try on to confirm sizes. Order forms will be distributed early next week, so that families can specify exact sizing and quantity required. Parents interested in purchasing shirts will be invoiced at the beginning of the 2022 school year. Payment will be required prior to receiving the shirts. We expect delivery early February. Shirts will be $25.50 plus GST each.

Voluntary Contribution

Voluntary Contribution is a vital part of the Kurwongbah P&C’s commitment and helps to fund reading books, maths & science consumables, art consumables, digital resources, sporting equipment and positive behaviour learning program resources.

You can make a financial contribution to the school by completing the attached form and forwarding with payment to the school office. The contribution equates to $1 per week for the 40 weeks of the school year. The school in partnership with the P&C are working towards implementing an easier payment method for the voluntary contribution in 2022. Any contribution is gratefully received.

Kurwongbah Kids Playgroup

STEM & Enrichment Education News

Makerspace Lunchtime Timetable – Term 4

Buy $mart Competition

Congratulations to Shayla and Annabella who won, ‘Highly Commended,’ in the Buy Smart 2021 Premier’s Financial Literacy Competition for Year 5-6. The students celebrated with a special morning tea while watching the virtual live ceremony. Well done also to the students who received, ‘Distinction,’ for their entries. Yasmin, Isla and Charlotte created fridge magnets with tips on how to stay safe online and Hayden, Connor and Mackenzie designed a coding scam game. Fantastic achievement!

Battle of the Brains – Year 6 Trivia Competition

On Tuesday 2nd of November selected Year 6 students took part in the annual Moreton Regional Council’s, ‘Battle of the Brains,’ trivia event. The ‘KSS Stars,’ of Ella K, Caleb, Annabelle, Kirby, Achie, Ella W and Bryn won first place overall and received money for themselves and the school. They will be presented with a trophy by the local Councillor in an upcoming parade for their achievement. Well done to the, ‘KSS Brainiacs,’ of Miller, Breea, Hendrix, Micah, Hannah, Bryon and Sierran for achieving 8th place in the event also. Fabulous team effort!

Councillor Gillam will be presenting the Battle of the Brains awards at parade on Friday 26th November.

RoboBay Robotics Competition - Week 8 Term 4

Interested students in Year 4 - 6 are asked to come to the Makerspace to try out for the upcoming RoboBay Robotics in their break times from Tuesday – Thursday. Students in Year 4 -6 have the option of competing in the Sumo Wrestling event or the mystery challenge. See you there for try outs!

National Recycling Week : 8 - 14 November 2021

Let's all become better at recycling and managing our rubbish!

The National Recycling Week campaign aims to help you reduce your waste and recycle right. This year, selected Year 6 students are participating in a recycling competition with Cool Australia for a chance to win a buddy bench made from recycled plastics worth $1,100. Students will create a board game that educates their peers on the benefits of recycling and how to manage their rubbish.

First Aid News

Collection of Medication

Parents are reminded to collect any medication stored at the First Aid room by Friday 10th December.

Medication 2022

If your child is planning to have medication stored at school next year, please use the Christmas period to arrange a visit to your child’s GP/Specialist and ensure you have the necessary paperwork required by Education Queensland.

All medication, including over the counter medication, must be prescribed by a GP/Specialist. The label must include the student’s name, GP name and dosage.

Requirements for Medication

For general medication, please be aware of the guidelines from the Department of Education. ALL medication no matter what it is, is required to be prescribed by a qualified health practitioner (eg: doctor, dentist), in its original container/box and have a pharmacy label attached. Failing to adhere to these guidelines, means that we are unable to administer the medication to your student and you will be called to either collect the student or come and administer the medication yourself.

If your child has had an Action Plan (of any sort), these need to be updated every 12 months. It is preferable this occurs at the beginning of each year.

Drop Off for Medication in 2022

Medication and the necessary paperwork should be dropped off at First Aid in the New Year with new labelled medication for your child.

To avoid the congestion on the first day of school returning (Monday 24th January 2022), First Aid will be open on Wednesday 19th January 2022 (week prior to school returning), 8:30am-3:00pm. We highly recommend you take advantage of this to drop off any paperwork and medication.

If you have any questions regarding this or anything else, please call in to see us, ring First Aid on 3481 4335 or alternatively you can email us (see email address below) and we will endeavour to respond as soon as possible.

Leigh Taylor, Alana Krogh, Marika Lankheet & Anne O’Brien
First Aid Admin Officers
firstaid@kurwongbahss.eq.edu.au

Music News

Instrumental Music Recruitment For 2022

Now that the concert is over, the Instrumental Teachers will be auditioning students for the 2022 program. This process which will take a few weeks. Class teachers have been contacted and the outcomes of tryouts will be advised via letters sent home. We thank you for your patience in this process.

Performance Uniforms

All performance uniforms are due from Monday 15 November. Please ensure the entire uniform has been laundered and ironed (don’t forget to wash the tie, scrunchie and pocket). A replacement tie, scrunchie or pocket can be purchased from the uniform shop if required. It needs to be returned to the music room in the suite bag with the original coat hanger it was issued with. Please ensure it has a name on it so it can be accounted for. The uniform needs to be returned by Friday, 3 December.

School Instruments, Blue Folder and Music

All school instruments, music and blue folders are due back at the final lesson in week 8. These need to be handed to the instrumental teacher so they can be accounted for. Please DO NOT leave them outside the music room.

Choir News

Prep / One Singers, Junior Singers, Middle Singers, Kurwongbah Blokes and Senior Singers Parade Performance

On Friday, 12 November, all the choirs including the Prep/One Singers will be performing on parade. The choirs will be repeating one song from Tuesday evening at this performance. With a large number of students performing I ask that once your child has performed you move away and allow parents/carers of the next group to move forward and watch their child perform. All adults must check in using the QR code outside the hall and masks must be worn if you can’t socially distance. Students are required to wear their school uniform (not performance uniform) for this presentation with the check uniform being preferable.

All choir rehearsals have now finished. Please make alternative before school arrangements for the Senior Singers from week 7.

Percussion News

Mr Hamlin is away next Monday, 15 November so there will be no lessons or ensemble rehearsal. The final lesson will be on Monday, 22 November. All school, blue folders and instruments need to be returned on that day to Mr Hamlin.

All Percussion Ensemble rehearsals have now finished. Please make alternative before school arrangements from week 7.

Strings News

This Thursday 11th November, string captain speeches will take place at 8am in the music block. Years 4 and 5 students are requested to attend to hear the speeches and cast their votes. Year 6 students are welcome to attend but may not vote.

Final 2021 lessons for strings are in Week 8. Blue folders, music and loan instruments are to be returned that week, or earlier.

Junior Strings Ensemble rehearsal at first break has now finished for 2021. Please make alternative before school arrangements from week 8 for Senior String Ensemble students.

Concert Band News

Last Junior Band rehearsal will be week 7, and last lessons with Mrs Porter will be week 8. Students will need to return the school instrument, music and blue folder in week 8 at their last lesson.

Last lesson and Senior Band rehearsal with Mr Denning will conclude in week 8. During students’ last lesson they will need to return school instruments, blue music folder and band music. Please make alternative before school arrangements for weeks 9 and 10 for Senior Concert Band students.

Year 4 students will receive a letter on Tuesday regarding their intention of continuing next year. It is hoped that all students will return next year.

Physical Education & Sports News

Year 3-6 Swimming Carnival - Tuesday 30th November Pine Rivers State High School Pool

Swimming Carnival invoices have been emailed out to parents last Thursday. Consent forms were issued last Friday. The previous forms were for event nominations. We need all payments finalised and forms returned by 19 November. All students are to travel by bus to/from the venue unless other negotiations are made with Admin. We have 12.5m/ 25m/ 50m, relay events and novelty races so we encourage participation from all students. Students can also attend as spectators only. Students without signed parent permission to travel to and from the venue by bus as a participant or spectator will be supervised at school for the duration of the carnival.

Book Club News

Catalogues for Issue 8 have not arrived yet, but If you would like to make an order in the meantime you can order online at the LOOP site (details below). Orders are due back by Tuesday 23rd November.

How Book Club Helps Your Child’s School

Every time you place a Scholastic order, your School is being rewarded! For example, for every Book Club order you place, Scholastic receives 20% of your total order spend to your school as Scholastic Rewards. This allows the school to purchase books and resources for your child’s classroom and the library, helping students reach their highest potential.

How To Order

The Book Club LOOP platform for parents allows you to pay by credit card. Your child’s order is submitted directly to school and the books will be delivered to your child’s class. You can place your child’s order at the link below or using the LOOP app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.

Cash orders can be handed into the library. Simply fill out the order form on the back of the catalogue, place the form and the exact cash amount (no change given) into an envelope or clip seal bag and drop off to the LIBRARY ONLY!

Julie Collins
Book Club Coordinator

YMCA OSHC

We cannot believe we are already half way through the term! Here at OSHC our program has been jam packed with so many fun experiences, keeping us entertained and engaged.

We have two compost bins outside of our rooms and multiple times a week we take the composting scraps down to the large compost bin. The children are so amazed that the scraps can be used for something else. They ask lots of questions and love getting hands on with the composting.

As you may have noticed, our room has undergone a little bit of a makeover. With the help of our children, we have been making new signs to be displayed around our room. It is great to get the children’s contribution to make our room look fantastic. This also helps the children to feel a sense of belonging.

Just a reminder that 2022 enrolments have also opened. All families should have received an email in regards to completing these. If you have any questions about enrolments or are looking to enrol your child for 2022 please contact the service on AKB@ymcabrisbane.org or 0448 244 060.

The YMCA Kurwongbah Team
Phone: 0448 244 060
Email: akb@ymcabrisbane.org

P&C News

P&C Meeting

The final P&C Meeting for 2021 will be held tonight on Wednesday 10th November at 6.30pm in the school staffroom.

Hall Hire

The Kurwongbah State School Hall is available for hire by community groups outside key school hours. The venue has seating for up to 300, lighting, sound and stage facilities, amenities, kitchen, fans and airconditioning (coming soon). Hall bookings are managed by the Kurwongbah SS P&C Association. Short and long-term hire is available with all applications submitted through the P&C for Principal approval.

In 2022, the hall is currently available for hire on Monday afternoon/night, Wednesday afternoon/night (after 4:30pm) and all day Saturday.

For all enquires please email admin@ksspca.qld.edu.au.

Tuckshop News

Carol and I would like to thank all our families, students and staff for the appreciation we received on Tuckshop Day, Friday 5th November.

Congratulations to the following students for winning our competition for the last meal deals of 2021 – Xaviah (JG), Levi (MA), Chelsie (MB), Ruben (SB). The new meal deals are,

• Xaviah’s Italian Meal $6.00
  Pasta Bolognaise, Garlic Bread and Frozen Juice Cup
• Levi’s Roblox Meal $6.50
  Hotdog, Brownie and Drink
• Chelsie’s Flipout Meal $6.70
  4x Dino Nuggets, Popcorn and Drink
• Ruben’s Circle Workle Meal $7.50
  Meat Lovers Pizza Square, Piklets and Drink

Prep Ice Blocks

All Ice Blocks order for our Prep students are delivered by the tuckshop to the classrooms. Our classroom teachers will hand these items out to the students at play time.

Year 1 to 6 Ice Blocks

Students in year 1 to 6 are able to collect their ice blocks from the tuckshop.

Daily Specials

Pizza Wednesday

• Margarita $5.00
• Ham and Pineapple $5.00
• Mega Meat $5.50

Thursday Special

• Sushi Special $3.50
  Chicken, Tuna or Vegetarian

Term 4 Meal Deals

• Xaviah’s Italian Meal $6.00 *NEW*
  Pasta Bolognaise, Garlic Bread and Frozen Juice Cup
• Levi’s Roblox Meal $6.50 *NEW*
  Hotdog, Brownie and Drink
• Chelsie’s Flipout Meal $6.70 *NEW*
  4x Dino Nuggets, Popcorn and Drink
• Ruben’s Circle Workle Meal $7.50 *NEW*
  Meat Lovers Pizza Square, Pikelets and Drink
• Chelsea’s Dino Nugget Meal $7.20
  4x Dino Nuggets, Watermelon Cup and Lemonade Icy Twist
• Sophia’s Popping Hotdog Meal $6.50
  Hotdog, Popcorn and Drink
• Mia’s Pizza Power Pack $6.50
  Ham and Pineapple Pizza Slice, Brownie and Drink
• MJ’s Toasty Treat Deal $6.00
  Ham and Cheese Toasted Sandwich, Brownie and Drink
• Eve’s Yummy Meal $7.70
  ½ Chicken Tender Wrap, Honey Soy Chicken Chips and Drink
• Quinny’s Gymnastic Meal Deal $6.70
  Ham and Cheese Pizza Slice, Blueberry Muffin and Drink
• Nicholas’s Super Sushi Meal $6.50 (Thursday Only)
  1 x Sushi (options – tuna, chicken, vegetarian), Brownie and Drink

All meals come with a popper or you can upgrade to a flavoured milk for an extra 50c.

Sauce is an additional 40c.

Ordering

The preferred method of ordering is online via the QKR app, as all details of in stock items are available. We also accept over the phone orders and cash orders over the counter.

Cash

Tuckshop is once again accepting cash sales via the bag system and for over the counter items in break times.

Phone Orders

Parents can place a phone order, by phoning the tuckshop directly on 3481 4337 and paying by credit card. Cut off for phone orders is 9:00am.

Online Ordering

Parents can order via the online QKR app. Cut off for online ordering is 8:00am. Please ensure you have your child’s correct class, so your child’s meal is prepared and ready in the correct collection place.

QKR

Just a reminder to families when ordering on QKR, please be mindful that there is a first break selection with 2 weeks of dates and then a second break selection with dates. Please ensure you double check the dates on each menu. Please feel free to contact the tuckshop staff if you are having any issues.

Allergies

We currently cater for many students with allergies. If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact our team and we will be able to give you up to date information regarding our products.

Tuckshop Hours

Monday – Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday – Friday 8:15 - 2:10 pm

Sandra and Carol
Tuckshop Convenors
3481 4337
tuckshop@ksspca.qld.edu.au

Uniform Shop

Parents are now welcome back in the uniform shop, however social distancing is required with only one family in the shop at a time. We have appointments through November, if you want to have your child fitted. Please call the Uniform Shop. We are also taking bookings for January 2022. See attached times below. Please book your appointments now before school ends.

The Uniform Shop is currently accepting phone orders Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am – 10.00am or email orders. Please include phone number. Orders will be packed and delivered on Mondays and Thursdays.

Payment methods accepted Eftpos, credit card, direct deposit, and cash. You can also now order your uniforms online via the Qkr app. Ordering can still be done over the phone or by email as well.

Second Hand Uniforms

We are nearly out of stock of the larger sizes, from 8 upwards. If you have uniforms you want to sell, please download the form and bring them into the Uniform Shop or leave them at the office.

We have quite a range of house shirts of all colours available for you to purchase in the shop.

Please see attached order form and price list.

Prep Program and Extended Trading Hours 2021 – 2022

Please find attached the extended trading hours schedule. All Preps must be by appointment. Please make your appointments now to avoid disappointment.

If you want to have your child fitted in November extended hours you will have to make an appointment. You can also book for the January 2022 times this term.

Ordering through Uniform Shop

The following options are available:

1. Email Orders
   Email your order through to uniformshop@ksspca.qld.edu.au. This will be processed next time the Uniform Shop is open.
2. Phone Orders
   You can phone the Uniform Shop during open hours and pay by Credit Card.
3. Qkr! Online Orders
   Download the Qkr! App, or use the web-based version of Qkr at https://qkr-store.qkrschool.com/store

The preferred payment options are by Eftpos either by email order or over the phone by credit card or direct deposit.

Uniform Shop Hours

Delivery days are Monday and Thursday.

Thank you
Kay Mitchell
3481 4323
uniformshop@ksspca.qld.edu.au

Containers for Change

Community Notices

North Lakes Christmas Carols

North Pine Anglican Church Christmas Markets

Lemonade Kids – Kallangur School Holiday Workshop

Chess Mates – Holiday Program