24 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 6

Top Kurwongbah Kid – Term 4 Week 6

TERM 4 WEEK 7

Top Kurwongbah Kid – Term 4 Week 7

2022 Student Leadership

Music Captains

Congratulations to all our elected music captains for 2022.

We are sure that you will be great music leaders. The House Captain for 2021 will be announced at parade this Friday.

Music Leaders 2022

House Captains

Congratulations to all our elected sports house leaders for 2022.

House Captains 2022

Date Claimers

World’s Greatest Shave

Congratulations to Miller who has helped to raise over $4000 as part of the World's Greatest Shave. What a fantastic effort to help raise money for the important work of the Leukaemia Foundation. We are really proud of you. Check out the before and after images here.

Staffing Update For Term 4

Madame Morgan-Hood our LOTE French Teacher has been transferred to Bray Park State School for 2022. Thank you Mrs Morgan-Hood for all the amazing work you have done with our students over the last 14 ½ years. French is not just a subject for you, but a way of life. You have been able to share your love of everything French with students and not only learn a language, but teach students to value other cultures other than their own. You will be missed. Bray Park is very fortunate to be getting you as a teacher.

Semester 2 Academic Reports

Teachers are completing the Semester 2 Academic Reports this week. Reports will be emailed to parents on Monday 6th December. Letters will also be sent home on this day with information about student class placements for 2022. Parents will be notified of our academic award recipients (silver and gold) by phone in Week 9. The presentation will be on our final parade on Thursday 9th December.

School Parades

Last week all of our school choirs performed on parade including the debut performance of our Prep One Singers. Well done students on your very entertaining performances. Thanks to our teachers Mrs C, Miss Waltisbuhl for all the rehearsals you have done with the student in preparation for the performance.

Last Friday Junior D and Junior H presented an entertaining parade presentation based on a procedural text of “How to wash a Giraffe”. Well done students, Mrs Jones and Mrs Campbell.

Please see list below of remaining schedule parades Term 4.

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 in 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 is 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.

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 available in the wet are of Senior D from 8:15-8:30am before school and after school until 3:15pm for sizing. Order forms were distributed last 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.

Pre-order forms are to be returned to Mr Wood by Friday 26th November 2021.

Year 6 Graduation

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 the 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.

Kurwongbah Fete – Sunday 19th June 2022

Fete Meeting – Wednesday 2nd February 2021

The next fete meeting is on Wednesday 2nd February 2021, 6:30pm in the Staffroom.

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 Convenor

We are looking for stall convenors. Our fete cannot run without volunteers. Each convenor is responsible for the planning, execution and reporting on their chosen stall. Convenors will be supplied with as much information as possible on how the stall was previously run. Working closely with the Fete Committee, convenors will also be given the choice/chance to bring new ideas to fruition.

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

Kurwongbah Kids Playgroup

STEM & Enrichment Education News

Makerspace Lunchtime Timetable – Term 4

RoboBay Robotics Competition

Selected students in Year 4 - 6 are competing in the upcoming RoboBay Robotics Competition on Wednesday, 24th November at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Petrie. These 16 students will be competing against neighbouring schools in a Sumo Wrestling Robotics event for the day. Best wishes for the competition, particularly to the Year 4 teams who are competing for the first time!

Upcoming Holiday Fun

Resource Centre News

As we draw to the end of the year, it has come time when we are requesting that all library books are returned so that we can complete a stocktake.

We have an incentive running that the first class to return all of their books will receive a prize! Currently all classes are still in the running.

This Friday we will be printing off a list of students and the book titles that are overdue and sending home a note requesting families to have another look or provide payment if the book is lost. Any fees for lost books are to be paid directly to administration.

Many thanks and Happy Reading,
Your friendly Library Crew

Music News

2022 Instrumental Recruitment

Recruitment into the 2022 Instrumental Program is almost complete. If your child was successful, he/she may already know or will receive a letter this week. Please ensure all paperwork is returned promptly so teachers can plan for 2022.

All students in the Instrumental Program will receive Student Resource Scheme (SRS) forms to complete for 2022. Students new to the program are to return both the “SRS Fee Payment Arrangement Form” and “SRS Participation Agreement Form”. Continuing students only need to return the “SRS Fee Payment Arrangement Form”, unless you wish to opt out of the Music SRS. Please read the form thoroughly to gain an understanding of the scheme and its inclusions. The SRS is a cost effective way for students to access the resources needed to be part of the program. This means that instead of sourcing and purchasing items (such as the performance uniform, music and copyright licensing, certain instruments and instruments for beginners) the school purchases these items and the students use and/or hire those items. As an example, a student would be required to source and purchase the Performance uniform (approx. $68) rather than hire it for $15. Schools are covered for certain aspects of copyright on music and can purchase 1 score (piece) for approximately $100 and make legal copies for the members of the ensemble. In a year an ensemble would perform up to 8 pieces costing approximately $800. A student in the SRS would pay $10 to cover the cost of the music however, a student not in the SRS would be required to purchase all the music at their own cost (up to $800). As you can see this is a very cost effective way for students to access the resources needed. The Department encourages parents to participate in this scheme however, participation is optional. Please be aware that if you opt out of the SRS you will be required to purchase all the resources for your child at the start of 2022. Please ensure the form is returned by Friday 11th February 2022. If no form is received by the due date, the school will take the view that the parent has chosen to opt out of the SRS.

Performance Uniforms

All performance uniforms are due back. 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 at the latest.

School Instruments, Blue Folder And Music

All school instruments, music and blue folders are due back this week at the final lesson. These need to be handed to the instrumental teacher.

End Of Year Night Of Music And Awards

Last week at the End of Year Night of Music we celebrated the achievements of our music program for 2021. Well done to all the students who performed and entertained us and thank you to everyone who supported the evening. To comply with COVID guidelines it was necessary to make it a ticketed event with restrictions and although it was not ideal at least we were able to perform. We thank you for your patience and compliance. A special thanks must go to the P & C who ran the canteen for us. It was another challenging year with very strict rules for music rehearsals and performances. The music staff would like to thank every student and family for adapting with such a positive attitude.

Congratulations to the following students who received an award:

• Junior Singers: Benji
• Middle Singers: Ruby and Amber
• Kurwongbah Blokes: Joshua
• Senior Singers: Finlay and Leilani
• Performance Group: Neave

 

• Junior Band: Asha and Chloe
• Senior Band: Annabelle and Caleb

 

• Beginner Percussion: Summer
• Junior Percussion: Poppy
• Senior Percussion: Bridget

 

• Beginner Strings: Owen and Bethany
• Junior String Ensemble: Peyton and Hazel
• Senior String Ensemble: Keira and Sierran

The following awards will be presented at the final school parade on Thursday, 9 December:

• Junior Music Achievement Award
• Middle Music Achievement Award
• Senior Music Achievement Award
• Amelia Lurie Award – presented by Jeff Lurie

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

Physical Education & Sports News

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

Payments for the Year 3-6 Swimming Carnival are now closed. All students that have paid and provided the permission slip, will travel by bus to/from the venue unless other negotiations are made with Admin.

Students must bring their own lunch. Lunch should be stored in a named lunch box or bag. There will be no canteen at the pool and our students are not permitted to purchase from the Pine Rivers SHS Tuckshop.

Students should bring at least one water bottle (preferably more) to ensure that they are well hydrated during the day.

Students are encouraged to wear house colours. Tinted hair or painted bodies are not permitted. Students must wear their school hat and put on plenty of sunscreen. Sunscreen will be readily available and students will be reminded to self-apply during the course of the day. Students should also bring a small bag and a towel

Book Club News

Just a reminder that the last Book Club for the year will close Tuesday 23rd November. If you would like to order for Christmas and you don’t want littles eyes to see, you can select “Gift” when ordering and when Book Club comes in, I will give to the office, and they will contact you when its ready to be picked up.

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

Hello YMCA families,

We now have only 3 weeks left of school this year, then only 2 weeks of Vacation Care in the lead up to Christmas. Last week we emailed out our Vacation Care flyer to all current families and this has been posted to our Story Park for all to view.

Bookings for Vacation Care can be made via the My Family Lounge app, if you are booking your children in for January Vacation Care, please ensure you have completed your enrolment for 2022, any families with children starting in prep next year can attend OSHC from January 4 onwards.

Please remember YMCA closes for the year on Thursday December 23 and we return on Tuesday January 4.

Enrolments are well and truly underway, thank you to those who have submitted their enrolment, we have been inundated with these since enrolments opened on November 1, please rest assured we are working through these as they come through, once we action an enrolment you will receive an email confirmation. To finalise your enrolment you will need to provide all supporting documentation; medical action plans, court orders, immunization, appropriate ID – driver’s license or passport and then get the forms signed. We are printing all enrolments at the service so you can sign them at a suitable time – once all documentation is complete, we will offer you your bookings for 2022 and your enrolments will be complete.

For all new families wishing to enroll their children at YMCA for 2022, please visit the following link -

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

P&C News

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 a Friday afternoon and Saturday (all day).

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

Tuckshop News

End Of Term Reminders

As we edge closer to the end of the school year, the tuckshop will start to run our stock down. QKR will be the most up to date order system with our stock control.

Last day to order tuckshop is Wednesday 8th December. Over counter sales only will be accepted on Thursday 9th December and Friday 10th December.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Lizz, Bruce and Myron for their continual volunteer help throughout 2021. Thank you!

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.

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. We have appointments through November and December, up to Thursday 9th December. Bookings for January 2022 appointments are now be accepted. Refer to the attached schedule for further details. Please book your appointments now before school ends. I will answer any emails that come in after the 10th December, when I come back to school on 14th January, 2022.

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.

School Backpacks

School Backacks are available now. These school Backpacks have a guarantee for the life of the time your child is at school. The price remains at $50.00.

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 and December 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

Containers for Change

Community Notices

Pine Rivers State High School – Uniform Shop Information

The Pine Rivers State High School Uniform shop is now taking appointments for December and January.

Extended trading hours include:-

• Mon 29th November, from 7:00am (Year 7 Orientation Day)
• Mon 6th, Tues 7th, Wed 8th, Thurs 9th December, 8:00am-4:00pm
• Sat 15th January, 8:00am-1.30pm
• Tues 18th, Wed 19th, Thurs 20th , Fri 21st January, 8:00am-2:00pm

Please email prshsuniformshop@outlook.com or call 3881 4739 to make an appointment.

Chess Mates – Holiday Program