19 October 2018

Newsletter Articles

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

I would like to welcome back all of our students, parents & staff for the final term of the 2018 school year. Hopefully you have had a safe and relaxing break especially after our productive pursuits in term 3. We also saw fantastic achievements in classrooms with many students making significant improvement in various Key Learning Areas throughout the term. We hope to finish the year with a term that is full of diligence and commitment to learning, creativity and excellence.

2019 Enrolments - IMPORTANT

To ensure we have as accurate enrolment numbers as possible to start 2019, I have sent a letter home with the youngest in the family requesting information about your child/ren’s schooling for 2019. Children who are returning to Musgrave Hill are just as important as those children who are not. We also need to know if you are taking an extended holiday and will not be returning day 1 of the 2019 school year to ensure we keep a place for your child/ren. I understand we all have very busy lives but by taking just a couple of minutes to complete this form it will make such an incredible difference to ensuring a smooth start to 2019. I thank you in advance for your support in this matter. Please return completed forms to your class teacher. If you have more than one child at the school then please return to the youngest child’s class teacher.

Colour Run

What a fantastic way to finish a term. A big thank you to the parent community for supporting this event and I know everyone involved had the best time. I am thinking the staff may have enjoyed it more than the students.

Day for Daniel

On Friday 26th October, Musgrave Hill students will once again participate in ‘Day for Daniel’ which helps to raise awareness of child safety within schools and the wider the community. The Foundation aims to make the world a safer place by educating students on safety matters while providing them with life skills for real world situations. To support this worthy cause, students are asked to wear a plain red shirt and to bring a gold coin donation. The entire school will be walking around the oval as a symbol of respect to this wonderful foundation.

World Teachers’ Day

Friday the 26th of October is the day we celebrate World Teachers’ Day. World Teachers' Day offers a chance to acknowledge our teachers and say thanks. Every day our MHSS teachers are making a difference educating and inspiring our students, as well as providing a supportive environment where the social and emotional needs of our students are being met. We appreciate the pivotal role our teachers play in shaping our student’s lives.

Australian Youth Performing Arts Company Performances

Musgrave Hill was lucky enough to be selected by Australian Youth Performing Arts Company to come to our school and perform two shows free of charge. A cast of amazing young performers tour schools around Australia to deliver a message that kids should always get involved in performing arts and never be afraid to give it a go. The inspirational performances are designed to not only help kids get motivated to participate, but also to inspire and remind their school teachers and principals that they should also encourage kids to get involved. The performances were truly amazing and on behalf of the Musgrave community I would like to take this opportunity to thank AYPAC for choosing our school.

Celebrate Occupational Therapy Week

Next week (21st – 27th October) we take a moment to thank all our Occupational Therapists who work tirelessly to support our students and staff. They do an amazing job and we are blessed to have them working within our schools.

Student Free Day

Please note that Monday 22nd October is a Student Free Day.

MESSAGE FROM SURFSIDE BUS LINES

Bus Services Monday 22nd October

Please be advised that Surfside school services will not operate on Monday 22nd October 2018 (Qld Education 2018 Staff professional development day) – our standard urban route timetable is available for any school transportation on this day.

For clarity – School services will terminate as normal in the afternoon of Friday 19th October 2018 and will recommence on the morning of Tuesday 23rd October 2018.

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Julie-Anne McGuinness – Principal

ASSEMBLY AWARDS

8th October 2018

15th October 2018

SPORTS TALK

Reminder that RUN CLUB has changed mornings!

RUN CLUB WILL NOW BE HELD ON THURSDAY MORNINGS AT 8AM.

This started week 2. Run Club will continue each Thursday morning up and including week 7. Class and individual student results will then be calculated for the year.

Mrs Halsall – Physical Education

TUCKSHOP NEWS

We have a new menu item - Chicken Fingers and Salad. This meal deal is available on Thursday’s only. It consists of chicken fingers, small green salad and a corn cobette and is $4.00 on its own or $6.00 with a water and Quelch ice block. Unfortunately our Slushee machine is still not working at present but we are hoping to rectify this soon.

Uniform News

Uniforms are in stock, however please be aware there are limited numbers in our larger sizes. You can purchase over the counter at the tuckshop or place an order on Flexischools. We do not receive the order straight away when your orders are placed on Flexischools, it usually takes approximately 24 hours to approve the order and forward it to us.

Sally McWilliams - Tuckshop & Uniform Convenor

P&C NEWS

I hope everyone had a really great afternoon at the colour run. It was amazing to see so many brightly coloured students running around and having a great time.

This year we will be running a Christmas Stall at the Tuckshop. We will be selling a few DIY craft packs to keep the kids busy over the Christmas holidays. Dates and times of the Christmas stall will be revealed soon.

Melissa Holland - P&C President

PREP 2019

CLASSROOM CAPERS – 3 WHITE

Ask Gran, Not Google

3 White was recently invited to participate in Feros Care’s Ask Gran Not Google initiative. This initiative encourages children to seek advice and knowledge from seniors in their lives to strengthen inter-generational bonds and to affirm the value of seniors’ lives and life experience. While the internet is an important source of information in our daily lives, it is also essential that we do not discount the wisdom and life experiences of older generations.

Students in 3W brought questions home to ask their own grandparents, family friends or neighbours. We also Skyped grandparents from Canada and mailed postcards to seniors at a local aged care home. The students loved reading the wise and funny responses they received and learning about the differences and similarities between life in the past and modern day life. We encourage you to try switching off your devices from time to time as well and to ask Gran instead!

Ms Malecki – Classroom Teacher

MUSIC NEWS

Does your child want to learn a Musical Instrument?

Instrumental Music Parent Information Session

Monday 29 October 2018 3.15 – 3.45pm

Students currently in Year 2, 3, 4 and 5 are eligible to learn a string instrument in 2019:

Violin, Viola, Cello

Students currently in Year 3, 4 and 5 are eligible to learn a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument in 2019:

Trumpet, Trombone, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Drums

If your child is interested in learning a musical instrument next year, or you would simply like to know more about the music program, you are invited to come to our Instrumental Music Parent Information Session

To be held in the Music Rooms

On Monday 29 October (Term 4 Week 4)
At 3.15- 3.45 PM

Mr Denning – Instrumental Music

SMITH FAMILY SCOLARSHIPS

Scholarships Available!!

The Smith Family is offering financial scholarships for families at our school. The Learning for Life program helps each child reach their potential by supporting their education and providing financial support to pay for the cost of education.

To be eligible you must be committed to education (your child attends school regularly) and you hold a Health Care Card or Pension Concession Card.

For further information, please contact Judith O’Driscoll or Luke Kenelley at Musgrave Hill State School or Louisa Harpur, The Smith Family on 0468 578 348

A WORD FROM OUR GUIDANCE OFFICER

Triple P Programs

Joy Wheeler – Guidance Officer

A WORD FROM OUR CHAPLAIN

Please note that Chappy Rusty's days for this term have changed to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Chappy’s Spare Change Challenge

Chappy Spare Change Challenge is on now until the end of week 4. Please send in your change to support our school chaplaincy.

The top 3 classes who have raised the most money will win a prize!

Gold Coast Family and Relationship Services

Chappy Rusty

COMMUNITY NEWS

“This is a service provided when space permits. The school acts solely as a messenger and is not actually recommending any activities advertised”

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bright Sprites Kids Art at Musgrave Hill State School

Hockey League Finals

Hockey Australia are hosting the Australian Hockey League Finals from the 25th to 28th October 2018 at the Gold Coast Hockey Centre.

Many current Australian players will be competing for the Queensland teams, and this is the best and most exciting opportunity for athletes and families to see elite hockey players in action.

You can check out the event website at:

Keebra Park State High School – Year 7 Enrolment Afternoon