16 February 2022

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Yours in education,

Leanne Odorico
Principal

Student of the Week

TERM 1 WEEK 3

Top Kurwongbah Kids

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

TERM 1 WEEK 3

Top Kurwongbah Kid – Term 1 Week 3

Date Claimers

Due Dates for Payments

Welcome to Kurwongbah

Individuals Together

We wish to extend a warm welcome to all new families who have joined our school community this year. We hope that our new students will settle in easily, make new friends and enjoy their learning experiences at Kurwongbah.

Thank you to our cleaning staff and school facilities officer for their amazing efforts in preparing the school grounds and classrooms in readiness for the start of the school year. Thank you also to our office staff for their hard work in preparing for the start of the school year.

The school administration team for 2022 consists of Mrs Leanne Odorico (Principal), Mr Craig Waldron (Deputy Principal), Mr Steve Wood (Deputy Principal), Mrs Lucinda Barker (Business Services Manager), Mr Cameron Brown (Head of Inclusion) and Mrs Nikki Davidson (Head of Curriculum).

We are looking forward to a successful year of learning and achievements for all Kurwongbah students.

New Staff

Welcome to the following new staff joining us this year:

• Mrs Kayci La Burniy - Behaviour Support Teacher.
• Mr Geoff Dawson - School Facilities Officer replacing Mr Henry who has retired.
• Mrs Olivia Devereux - School Guidance Officer replacing Mrs Tanzer who has retired.
• Ms Tracey Knight-Turvey - Inclusion Teacher for Prep and Year 1 replacing Miss Keating.
• Ms Joanne Rees - Class Teacher 1A replacing Mrs Thomas who is on maternity leave.
• Mrs Gillian Owen - Science Teacher Year 3-6

Welcome Back

Welcome to the following staff who are returning to Kurwongbah:

• Mrs Maddy Warner (M-Tu) and Mrs Jana Serisier (W-F) - Class Teacher 5A, replacing Mrs Gillespie who is on leave during Term 1.
• Mrs Kat Turner - Teacher Librarian, returning from leave.
• Mrs Bev Mitchell - Prep Teacher Aide, returning from leave.

Class Teachers 2022

Welcome to New Prep Students

Last week we welcomed 83 brand new Prep students beginning their school journey at Kurwongbah. The students have settled into their school lives very well and are enjoying making new friends and participating in the many activities that their teachers have planned for them.

Absences

State schools are required to notify parents on the same day any student is absent from school without explanation. Rolls are marked at 8:50am and 2:10pm each day. An SMS message will be sent to any parent of a student with an unexplained absence by 11am. Students who are not in their class at 8:50am will be marked absent and MUST collect a late slip from the office. Parents collecting their children early must sign them from the office before collecting from the classroom.

Absence notification process

When reporting absences, please use our SMS service (preferably) on 0429 919 560. Your other means of letting us know is via our absence line (3481 4366), by QParents or by the main phone line. Please be sure you indicate the following when reporting the absence:

• Name of child (especially if there is more than one child in your family)
• Absence reason – Please indicate if your child is sick or at an appointment etc. Indicating that your child is not coming to school, does not give a true reason for the absence
• Late Arrival – If your child will be late due to an appointment, please indicate an approximate time of arrival
• Dates of absences, if longer than 1 day

When using our absence line (3481 4366), please speak very clearly.

Same day notification

Our school will contact parents as soon as practicable on the day if a student is not at school and we don’t know why. If you are advised by the school that your child is away without a reason, please contact us as soon as possible by reply text to let us know where your child is. We will follow-up with parents if no response is received.

Bell Times

Parents are reminded of the bell times. If you are planning to collect your child during the break times, please ensure you contact the office to advise, so we can have your child waiting at the office. We can’t otherwise guarantee to locate your child until they transition back to their classroom.

Student Safety Issues

The safety of students and staff is very important. Members of the school community are asked to observe the following:

• Students are required to have their Kurwongbah school hats at school EVERY day and students must wear hats during both play breaks regardless of where they are playing.
• Students who bring scooters to school must secure them in the bike area. Scooters are NOT to be stored in class areas.
• Parents and carers are also asked to use the school crossings (Eacham Street and Eucumbene Drive) when bringing their children to and from school. This teaches our children the correct road safety rules. Thank you for your support with these safety precautions.
• Parents and carers are permitted to photograph their own child at school events and activities but are requested to refrain from taking photos of other children or posting school material online (including Facebook).

Parent Information Evenings

Due to the current Covid restrictions in schools, the planned parent evenings are unable to proceed at this time. Class teachers have emailed information to families about your child’s class and what they will be learning about this term. If you have any further questions, please email your child’s teacher and they will be happy to respond to your questions.

Year 6 Camp

We have made the decision to change the date of the Year 6 Camp. Instead of 7-9 March it will move to 30 May-1 June. This hopefully gives us greater confidence that our children will have this experience in 2022 as there is currently a degree of uncertainty. No changes to the program. We are just moving into Term 2.

Important forms and notes sent home recently:

• Year 6 Camp Permission Form 2022
• Coolum Surf School Disclaimer Form
• Medication Information
  - Medication Cover Letter
  - Student Medical Form
  - Routine Short-Term Medication Permission Form
• Dietary Requirement Form
• Gear List

School Photos

School photos for 2022 have been scheduled for Monday 14th March and Tuesday 15th March. (Week 8). Information on class schedules and payment information will be sent out closer to photo date.

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations from 23 January 2022

Who is required to be COVID-19 vaccinated?

Anyone who works in, undertakes an educational placement in, or volunteers in the school is considered a worker in an education setting.

This includes:

• teachers
• teacher aides
• cleaners
• administration officers, business managers, schools officers, IT staff, agricultural assistants, and all school support staff
• an employee of a company that supplies services to an education setting, such as plumbing, electrical and building services
• a contract teacher or early childhood instructor engaged for relief work
• volunteers who assist in delivering support activities and services in education settings such as tuckshop, reading programs, etc.
• chaplains, entertainers or support workers visiting education settings
• university students on practical placement, school work experience or traineeship in education settings including early childhood education and care settings
• psychologists or therapists providing support for individuals in education settings
• a dentist in a school dental clinic
• identified staff within regional and central offices who are required to be present in a school as part of their work duties, i.e. where attendance at a school is necessary to fulfil the requirements of their job.

Further information can be found at https://qed.qld.gov.au/covid19 .

Covid 19 - Useful Information Links

• Back to School Plan:- https://qed.qld.gov.au/covid19/back-to-school
• I have Covid:- https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/stay-informed/i-have-covid
• Home Quarantine General Information:- https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/protect-yourself-others/quarantine/home-quarantine
• Close contact information:- https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/stay-informed/exposed-to-covid/close-contacts
• After Covid:- https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/stay-informed/i-have-covid/after-having-covid-19

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. If parents would like to pay a larger or smaller contribution towards their child’s education they are welcome to do so.

Insurance Cover For Students Undertaking Physical Activities

Physical activities and physical education, particularly contact sports, carry inherent risks of injury. Parents are advised that the Department of Education Training and the Arts does not have Personal Accident insurance cover for students. Education Queensland has public liability cover for all approved school activities and provides compensation for students injured at school only when the Department is negligent. If this is not the case, then all costs associated with the injury are the responsibility of the parents or caregiver. It is a personal decision for parents as to the type and level of private insurance they arrange to cover students for any accidental injury they may incur.

Mobile Phones

If your child has a mobile phone, it is signed in at the office where it is stored safely in a locked cupboard during the school day. At the end of the day, your child needs to come to the office to collect it. Mobile phones are not to be kept in school bags.

Contact Details

It is important that the school have the correct contact details. This is especially important in emergency situations or if your child presents as unwell during the school day. If you have changed your mobile phone number, address or email address, complete the attached form and forward to the office. Please be also aware if you have a change in emergency contacts.

Storm Warnings

If the weather forecast is indicating storms or we have heavy rain at 3pm, your child will be kept in class until your arrival at the classroom. Please do not panic when collecting your child as this can distress other students.

Did You Know?

Did you know that you can enrol your child in YMCA OSHC for free. This is a good stand-by in case you ever need to use them in an emergency situation. You will only be charged for any hours your child is actually attending for either the morning or after school.

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.

School Parking Patrol Program

Moreton Bay Regional Council (MBRC) Local Laws Unit undertakes a School Parking Patrol Program where officers complete scheduled school patrols, both in the morning and afternoon, to ensure that vehicles are parked in a safe and lawful manner. The primary aim of the program is to ensure that students and family members/caregivers are able to safely move around the school area as part of dropping off or picking up students from the school.

The Moreton Bay Regional Council Local Law No.5 (Parking) 2011 and Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 control parking or stopping of vehicles on footpaths, bicycle paths, marked yellow lines, shared paths, dividing strips and nature strips, along with vehicles parking across residents driveways and within ‘No Stopping’, ‘No Parking’, and ‘Bus Zones’ and Pick-up / Drop -off zones. Council is legally required to enforce these areas and the School Parking Patrol Program forms part of this process. Drivers are reminded that footpaths and nature strips are in place to promote pedestrian movement in a safe manner along roadsides and that drivers and residents must not stop on a bicycle path, shared path, dividing strip or nature strip. Please also note that vehicles that are parked with two wheels up and two wheels down is not considered as a lawful parking practice.

Local Laws officers conduct enforcement through the issuance of Penalty Infringement Notices as part of each School Parking Patrol. Please be aware that Council officers may take photographic evidence of vehicles stopping or parking illegally with Penalty Infringement Notices to be issued via mail at a later date to the offending vehicle’s owner.

Visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/parking for further guidance on parking restrictions.

For any further information, members of the School community are welcome to contact Moreton Bay Regional Council on 3205 0555.

Kurwongbah Fete – Sunday 19th June 2022

Our biennial fete is scheduled for Sunday 19 June 2022. This is a fabulous community event thanks to all our wonderful volunteers.

Next Fete Meeting

The next fete meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 2nd March 2022, 6:30pm in Staffroom.

Fete Donations

Students will be provided with a fete donation passport. Every week we will ask families to donate items for a specific collection week e.g. softdrinks, bag of chocolates, second hand clothes, jars. Students will receive a stamp for each collection week. Students with a completed passport will receive a small gift for your contribution, and will go into the draw for a prize. There are also bonus collections. Further details to come.

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 it’s 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

Kurwongbah State School Playgroup will be starting this year on Friday the 18th of February. Please see the attached flyer for more information about these sessions. If parents or children are unwell please stay home this will help to keep our playgroup families safe and well.

Eco-Marines News

This year the Eco-Marines will focus on the ‘KSS Community Waste Reduction Project’. The aim of the project is to reduce the amount of waste entering the school grounds and better manage waste by means of recycling and composting. The Eco-Marines will be responsible for educating students, staff and the wider school community on ways we can reduce the amount of waste produced and ending up in landfill.

Students in Year 5, who are passionate about the environment and are willing to commit to the role throughout the year should be encouraged to nominate for an Eco-Marine’s leadership position. In Week 5, students who are interested in nominating will need to produce a speech to present to their Year 5 peers stating why they would be a suitable candidate.

With the support of the school community, we look forward to improving how waste is managed at Kurwongbah State School.

Chappy News

Hello Kurwongbah families,

Welcome back to those who have continued their primary school journey with our school and a special welcome to all our new families who have joined us this year. We are so glad to have your family in our school and look forward to supporting your little one/s with their primary school adventure.

My name is Carly Evans and I am the school Chaplain (Chappy) here at Kurwongbah. School Chaplain? What is that?

Good question - I get asked it all the time!

School chaplains are contracted by schools to provide social, emotional, and spiritual support to students, parents, and staff. My role in the school is directed by the school leadership and is reflective of the specific needs of students, and runs as a proactive support role within our student support team. The bulk of my role revolves around supporting students with their day-to-day lives, as well as providing them with skills and strategies designed to empower them to be the best person that they can be. This can be achieved through a variety or measures, including one-to-one conversations, small group activities, parade challenges, PBL input, and simply being available for a student who needs to have a listening ear. For the most part, my role is that of a friend to the students in our school community and a trustworthy adult who will champion them on their journey. It is a fantastic job!

Accessing the Chaplaincy service is easy and open to the whole school community - there are no barriers for support and all are welcome. I work two days per week (Wednesday and Friday) and am available via phone (3481 4333) or email ( carly.evans@suchaplaincy.org.au or ceven330@eq.edu.au ). Parents and carers can refer their student for support either directly or through the student’s teacher/deputy principal. If a student is referred to the service for support, parent/carer permission is needed formal sessions, ideally with communication between myself and the family to provide the best support for the student.

If you have any questions or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Now, a little bit about me!

I have been in and around chaplaincy for many years with this being my eighth year in the primary school sector. Prior to chaplaincy, I have had various roles across the families and community sector, as well as several years in the corporate sector.

I am also a mother of five boys (four of my own plus a bonus lad!) ranging in age from 27 - 10 years old. My youngest is in Year 6 here at Kurwongbah and this year marks the end of 22 years of me being a “primary school mum” - phew! Along with being a mum and a Chappy, I am also coming into my third year of studying Arts/Law at uni so I don’t mind keeping busy!

Finally, I look forward to sharing with you resources that I believe are valuable to us as parents and carers, over the course of the year. This week I have attached a Mental Wellbeing Info Sheet for families that provide links to some great resources that may be especially helpful as we start the new school year with the challenges that we have been facing.

It is my personal and professional goal to ensure that every young person I meet knows that they are intrinsically valuable beyond measure and that they matter in this world. It is my joy and privilege to be able to support your young person in our school.

Chappy Carly :)

STEM & Enrichment Education News

Kurwongbah’s Makerspace

What is a Makerspace? It is a learning environment rich with possibilities. Makerspaces serve as gathering points where communities of new and experienced makers connect to work on real and personally meaningful projects, informed by helpful mentors and expertise, using new technologies and traditional tools.

The library is home to a Makerspace where students can come in and create using robotics, learn coding, design, build and test prototypes using engineering principles or perform science experiments. Students will have the opportunity to engage in various programs throughout the year as a class in the Makerspace exploring computational thinking and design and technology applications.

Makerspace Lunchtime Timetable

Lots of Junior students have been engaged in creating with Lego this week. The Seniors have been keen to battle with the Sumo Robots and are busy preparing an upcoming tournament. Join a team or come in to watch the fun in the Makerspace!

2022 ‘Native Foods!’ DAF Hermitage Schools Plant Science Competition

Year 6 enrichment students will participate in the 2022 Research Facility Schools Hermitage Plant Science Competition called, ‘Native Foods.’ Students will have fun learning about the theme, “agriculture through the ages,” by completing a range of activities that will help them discover the role of agricultural science research and also of traditional, native foods and food production systems in sustaining people today and for the past 60,000 years. They will perform an experimental investigation of their choice and submit a scientific report and science journal detailing their research and findings. Best wishes for your inquiry.

Music News

Welcome back all returning students and their families to the Kurwongbah Music Program and a big welcome to new members. The music teachers will endeavour to keep you up to date with information and events via the school newsletter. The staff, days at Kurwongbah and contact details for each teacher are as follows:

Your child would have received the Student Resource Scheme (SRS) forms, which need to be returned promptly. The Student Resource Scheme provides parents with a convenient and cost-effective way to obtain/access educational resources that their child needs for school. The resources include the hiring of the performance uniform, purchase of music/ license fees and the hiring of an instrument (some students). If you choose ‘No’ it is your responsibility to source and supply the all the resources mentioned. By ticking 'Yes' you are agreeing to participate in the SRS which is convenient and cost effective. You will also need to choose a payment option within the ‘Yes’ box (some forms have been sent back home because the payment option was not specified). If you have any enquiries about this please contact the teacher concerned. All notes are to be returned to the office or music room please. Students hiring an instrument from the school will not be able to take their instrument home until both the SRS forms (SRS Fee Payment Arrangement Form & SRS Participation Agreement Form) and EQ11 Loan Agreement form (if applicable) are returned.

In the coming weeks an invoice will be emailed with the total amount. Please keep an eye out for the email and do not pay the levy until you have been invoiced by the school.

Performance Uniforms

Students in all instrumental ensembles and choirs will start to be fitted over the coming weeks. Once all students have been fitted and payment has been finalised, your child will be able to take the uniform home (this will be towards the end of the term).

Rehearsal Times

Below is the rehearsal timetable for term 1. Not all rehearsals begin this week. Please check below for the start date for each group.

• Senior Singers: Wednesday, 16 February
• Middle Singers: Friday, 18 February
• Junior Singers: Friday, 18 February
• Kurwongbah Blokes: Wednesday, 23 February
• Performance Group: Monday, 21 February
• Percussion Ensemble: Monday, 21 February
• Senior Band: Tuesday, 22 February
• Senior Ensembles: Thursday, 24 February

Choir News

Thank you to everyone who has completed the online registration for Senior, Middle and Junior Singers. Notes were also handed out for interested students last week. If your child is wanting to join you can still either complete the registration online or obtain a note from the music room. If you have registered online, please ensure that you download, complete and return the Student Resource Scheme notes to the office or music room. These are also available from the office or music room if required. The link is

The Performance Group is a small, auditioned extension choir for students in Years 5 and 6 who are in the Senior Singers. This will be mainly for Year 5 students, as the Year 6 students are continuing from last year (there will be limited positions available for Year 6 students). I will speak to the Senior Singers about this at the first rehearsal and start auditions the following week. This group rehearse two times per week. One rehearsal is a sectional rehearsal (soprano or alto) and the other is a combined rehearsal.

The Kurwongbah Blokes is for boys in Years 4 - 6. Continuing students from 2021 have already been given notes and new members will receive their note this week with all the details.

I look forward to a great year of making beautiful music and singing with the students from Kurwongbah.

Mrs. C

The only thing better than singing is more singing - Ella Fitzgerald

First Aid News

Collection of Medication from 2021

Parents are reminded to collect any medication stored at the First Aid room from 2020. If you wish for the medication to remain in First Aid, new paperwork will be required before we are able to administer the medication (see requirements below).

Medication

The First Aid room is able to administer medication as described by the Education Queensland Regulations: -

1. Must have a permission to administer medication form (see below).
2. ALL MEDICATION MUST be in the original container from the pharmacy with both the child’s and Doctor’s name, clear WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS on the container, and must be lodged with the School First Aid Room for security purposes. WE CANNOT ACCEPT INDIVIDUAL CAPSULES OR TABLETS.
3. Must be prescribed by a GP/Specialist. Non-prescribed medications (eg aspirin, panadol, cough medicine etc) should NOT be brought to school and WILL NOT be administered by school staff unless it is prescribed by medical practitioners.
4. Any students with a medical condition, also require official documentation from the child’s Doctor/Specialist indicating the condition and any emergency plans.

Students are not permitted to have any medication on their person or in their bags while they are at school.

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.

First Aid Room
firstaid@kurwongbahss.eq.edu.au

Book Club News

Welcome back to a new school year. My name is Julie Collins and I am your Book Club Coordinator for 2022.

The first Book Club catalogue has been delivered via your child’s classroom. If you haven’t received a catalogue, spare copies are available at the office and at the library. The catalogue is also available online via the link

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 http://scholastic.com.au/LOOP 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 into an envelope or clip seal bag and drop off to the LIBRARY ONLY!

Julie Collins
Book Club Coordinator

YMCA OSHC News

Hello everyone,

My name is Jay Gomez and I am the new Service Coordinator for YMCA Kurwongbah, our community’s outstanding Outside School Hours Care Service.

Our OSHC service works alongside Kurwongbah State School to deliver an engaging outside school hours care program that successfully reflects the values of the school and the YMCA. We are open to provide care for our students before and after school.

Our before school sessions start at 6am until school begins. Our after school session runs from 3pm to 6pm.

We also offer a vacation care program that runs over the school breaks.

If you would like to book your child into our exciting programs, feel free to email me at akb@ymcabrisbane.org . I am more than happy to answer any questions you might have about our service.

I look forward to getting to know you all.

Regards,

Jay Gomez
Coordinator

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

P&C News

Welcome back to another school year! The Kurwongbah SS P&C have a huge year coming up and we're super excited to see old and new faces supporting us to achieve amazing things for our school. This year is a fete year, so plenty of opportunity to get involved- even helping with "just one thing" is enough to help create and build the community spirit Kurwongbah is known for.

AGM Meeting

Our next meeting is scheduled for March 9th at 6:30pm. This meeting will commence with our AGM and be followed by the monthly meeting. At the AGM, all positions on the Executive Team (President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary), along with the Fundraising Subcomittee and Building Fund Sub Committee will be vacated and open for nomination for 2022. Our P&C Executive Team is supported by our incredible admin officer who contributes to various expectations within executive roles. If you are interested in nominating for any of these positions, please read the role description attached and email admin@ksspca.qld.edu.au to obtain a nomination form (also attached). Forms are also available from the administration office at school.

More information about these roles is also available on the P&Cs Queensland website below.

2022 Membership

Parents are also encouraged to become members of our P&C by filling in the form attached and returning to the office. The P&C is ready to hit the ground running and look forward to a productive and rewarding year and this will only be achieved if our incredible community band together!

P&C Fundraising

As 2022 is Fete Year, the P&C Fundraising team will only be running one fundraising event in the first half of the year, the Mothers Day stall in Term 2. If you would like to get creative with a fun group of mums, join the Craft Group. Contact fundraising@ksspca.qld.edu.au to find out more.

P&C Business Contact Details

The P&C runs a number of businesses that you may need to contact. Details for each business are below.

The P&C Executive team can also be contacted via email to secretary@ksspca.qld.edu.au .

P&C Qld - Parent Talk Publication

P&Cs Qld is the peak body supporting and representing more than 576,000 state school parents and wider school communities throughout Queensland. They support the achievement of quality educational outcomes for students through fostering parental and community engagement in a thriving and successful education system. Through their state-wide network of over 1200 P&C Associations and School Councils, they have the localised presence and voice to lead and enact change.

Their Parent Talk magazine is a parent focused publication and published on a quarterly basis. It is circulated throughout Queensland state schools and P&Cs as a resource to provide parents and school communities with regular news and information on a wide range of topics relevant to parenting and education. Research confirms that where parents and community are engaged in their children’s education the outcomes vastly increase. Help us ensure Every Child has Every Chance to a successful education. All editions of Parent Talk can be viewed here - P&Cs Qld Parent Talk Publication .

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 air conditioning (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.

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

Welcome to Kurwongbah Tuckshop for 2022.

We hope all our families are settling into new routines and enjoying been back at school. We are very excited to be back providing lunches to our students and staff.

A few reminders:

• Year 3 upwards are to collect their tuckshop from the tuckshop counter.
• All students (besides our Preps) will also need to collect ice blocks from the counter during play time.

Term 1 Meal Deals

All meal deals are designed by our student leaders.

• Charlotte’s Pizza Pack $6.50
  Ham and Pineapple Pizza, Brownie and Drink
• Niamh's Messy Spaghetti $6.50
  Pasta Bolognaise, Brownie and Drink
• Raina's Hotdog Bundle $7.00
  Hotdog, Garlic Bread and Drink
• Mia's Popping Delight $6.50
  Mac and Cheese, Popcorn and Drink
• Waldo's Build a Hamburger $7.50
  Hamburger, Chocolate Mousse and Drink
• Chappy's Italian Sub $7.80
  Italian Meatball and Cheese Sub, Moosie and drink

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

Meal Deal Competition

We are currently running a competition to create a meal deal. The competition is opened to all students.

To enter the draw order one of our meals deal. The more orders the more entries.

2022 Tuckshop Menu

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

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

Uniform Shop

A big welcome back to all our parents. A welcome also to out new Prep Parents, it was great meeting you. Hope the changes to our back to school appointments were not too stressful.

Appointments

Currently parents are welcome on site to the Uniform Shop during open hours, but appointments must be made. Either send an email or just phone the Uniform Shop and we can sort out a time for you.

Second-hand Uniforms

We have a large range of check shirts and blouses, some as low as $5 in very good condition. We also have a good range of other uniforms.

Don’t forget that you can sell your second-hand uniforms through the Uniform Shop with 50% from the sale going to the P&C, which is spent providing better facilities for your children.  We have parents waiting for second-hand uniforms.

School Backpacks

School backpacks are available at a cost of $50. These backpacks are chiropractic approved and have a guarantee for the full time your child is at school.

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

The school raised $97.80 from the December and January collections. Thank you to all those students and parents that have donated.

Community Notices

Soccer X – Term 1

Soccer X program will be running an 8 week program on the school oval on a Thursday afternoon during Term 1.

Hot Shots Before School Tennis Lessons

Hot Shots before school program is available at the tennis courts on the school grounds.

• Tennis Australia Coach,L orrae Thompson.
• Spots available for Prep to Year 3 Red ball.
• Friday mornings 7.55-8.40am all year round.

For info please contact Lorrae on 0402 110 508.

Chess Mates

Chess Mates are once again running their afterschool program on a Thursday afternoon at the Hall.

Local Scouts

Scouts provides fun youth development activities, building resilient and confident boys and girls aged 5 to 25 in the Joey Scout, Cub Scout, Scout, Venturer Scout and Rover Scout Sections. We also welcome adult volunteer Scout Leaders. Scouts has opportunities for the whole family to be involved. Everyone is welcome, and we value the diversity of our members.

• Joey Scouts – Ages 5-7 years old
• Cub Scouts – Ages 7-11 years old
• Scouts – Ages 11-14 years old
• Venturer Scouts – Ages 15-17 years old
• Rover Scouts – Ages 18-25 years old

Lawnton Scouts Group

Lawnton Scouts Group meet at Barclay Park on Nightingale Drive (Near Todds Road), Lawnton.

Contact Richard Clarkson at lawntonscoutgroup@gmail.com or 0409 477 686.

Kallangur Scouts Group

Kallangur Scouts Group meet at 4 Ogg Rd, Murrumba Downs. Contact Kerry at gl@kallangur.scoutsqld.com.au .

Pine Rivers St Andrews Hockey Club

The Pine Rivers St Andrews Hockey Club are holding some free “Come and Try” days, which will be held 20th and 27th February 2022. Both boys and girls are welcome to join. The “Come and Try” days are aimed at children born between 2012 and 2016.

Pine Rivers Swans AFL Club

Pine Rivers Swans AFL club is based in Strathpine. They are seeking youth players to join both the mixed and female teams.

Soccer at North Pine Sports Club

North Pine Sports Club are running a free programme commencing in mid February.

Sarah’s School of Dance

Albany Creek Crushers JRLFC