26 July 2019

Newsletter Articles

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

Welcome back to what I know will be another amazing term.

Musgrave Hill State School Review

Approximately a quarter of all Queensland state schools are reviewed by the Department each year. The reviews are an important part of how the department monitors and supports schools. The reviews are about providing schools with quality and independent feedback tailored to the school’s context and needs. Each school is reviewed every four years, providing valuable opportunities for self-reflection and improvement. The reviews are conducted by the department’s School Improvement Unit (SIU). Reviews are undertaken by experienced educators trained in the use of the National School Improvement Tool (NSIT), a nationally recognised framework for reviewing teaching and learning practices.

Musgrave’s review is scheduled to take place on Friday 11th, Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th October 2019. There will be three reviewers assigned to our school and they will look closely at our school’s performance data and speak with a wide range of staff, students, parents and community members to get an accurate picture of the school.

I will provide more information closer to the date.

Teacher Industrial Action

I am happy to say that the Teachers’ Union and Education Queensland have in principle agreed to an enterprise bargaining offer over the holiday period. This offer still needs to go to a vote of union members, however the industrial action which was flagged for last Thursday was called off therefore it was business as usual.

Before and After school

I have had a few questions regarding the use of playgrounds before and after school. To clarify any misunderstandings, our playgrounds have always been out of bounds to students before and after school even if supervised by a parent. This is for the safety and equity of all students. I have always stated that we would rather students arrive closer to the 8.40am bell and only because students’ safety is our highest priority we have allocated staff to supervise students in designated areas if they arrive prior to this time. I hope that has addressed some of the questions that have been circulating of late. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Deputy Principal of your child’s area or myself if you require further information.

School Opinion Survey

It is that time again, when parents/caregivers, school staff and senior students will be given the opportunity to participate in this year’s School Opinion Survey. Access details and a letter explaining the process will be sent home via the eldest in the family to parents/caregivers. Staff and students will complete their surveys over the coming weeks. The online survey opens on the 29th July and will remain open until the 23rd August. We value your feedback so if you have the time please have your say.

ATTENDANCE - Attendance = Success

At Musgrave Hill State School, our goal is to have a daily attendance rate of 95% and above in each year level, as you can see below from the Semester One 2019 percentages, we are falling way short of our targets in all year levels. We must continue to make Every Day Count so please send your children to school.

A Visit from the Titans

On Thursday 18th July, we had a very special visit from two of the Titans big name players. The Titans have a very strong association with and proudly support Down Syndrome Qld. They were here to present one of our Year 2 student (Kyan Newshaw) with a special player’s shirt that he wore when he ran out with the team last Sunday. It was a very exciting time for Kyan and his face says it all. Musgrave is extremely proud, well done Kyan.

Enrol Now - Prep 2020!

Prep Eligibility

• Children must be five on or before 30 June in the year they enrol in Prep.
• To determine if your child is eligible to enrol in Prep please check the Education Queensland’s Prep Ready calculator.
• A Birth Certificate must be provided with the enrolment application before the enrolment can be accepted.
• All new Prep families are required to meet with a school representative prior to your child commencing Prep.
• Enrolment forms can be completed and handed in to the office along with your child’s original birth certificate to secure your enrolment.

Julie-Anne McGuinness - Principal

A MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE

Advising of Student Absences

If your child will be absent for any reason please advise the school as soon as possible by:

1. Texting 0418 125 029,
2. Emailing absences@musgravehillss.eq.edu.au or
3. Phoning the office on 5531 3919.

These 3 options are our preferred methods of advising absences.

Updating Details

Please advise the office of any changes of address, home phone numbers, mobile phone numbers or email addresses. Also any updates to emergency contact details (relatives and friends).

ASSEMBLY AWARDS

Monday 15/7/2019

TUCKSHOP NEWS

Tuckshop Ordering

We are currently using Qkr! and Flexischools for tuckshop ordering however we are looking to close down the FlexiSchools service at the end of this term. Can you please look at transferring over to the Qkr! App as soon as you can. If you have any troubles please come and see Sally or Rach in the Tuckshop.

We have some new options on the menu for this term.

Menu Items

SUSHI IS BACK – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday BIG LUNCH ONLY $2.00 per roll.

Tuesday Meal Deal – Rice paper rolls - chicken and avocado or sweet chilli chicken - 2 rolls for $4.00 or the Meal Deal option for $6.00 which includes a water and ice block.

Thursday Meal Deal – Chicken Pasta Bake $4.00 or the Meal Deal Option for $6.00.

There are a number of lunch boxes, containers and drink bottles located outside the tuckshop in the lost property box, please come and have a look if you have missing items.

Sally and Rachele - Tuckshop and Uniform Convenors

P&C

I hope everyone had a really great break. We have a few things happening this term, our Father’s Day stall will be open in the tuckshop the week before Father’s Day. There will be more information closer to the date.

A special fundraiser is also happening at the end of this term…….so keep an eye out for a clue in the next newsletter and please remember all money raised is going towards our playgrounds.

Melissa Holland - P&C President

THE ARTS

Welcome to Term 3! This is a busy and exciting term in The Arts!

Year 1 – Investigating the facets of music.

Year 2 – Using our imaginations for dramatic play.

Year 3 – Learning to play the Ukulele.

Year 4 – How we use our bodies to develop a character.

Year 5 – Music – Lip Sync Battle preparation – The Lip Sync Battle (LSB) happens in Week 9 of Term 4. The Year 5 classes (and a staff team) will battle it out to see who will be crowned ‘solo’, ‘duet’ and ‘ensemble’ LSB champions of 2019.

Year 6 – Theatre Sports – The Goat Track Theatre brings an incursion, and Year 6 students have the opportunity to compete in the Theatre Sports competition in Weeks 1 – 4 of Term 4. This competition includes a Staff team. In addition to Arts classes, each Thursday lunchtime (1:15pm), students have the opportunity to grow their Theatre Sports skills at the Theatre Sports lunch club.

The Goat Track Theatre attended on Friday the 19th July and 6 Emerald and 6 Gold had the opportunity to learn about the improvisation skills needed to play Theatre Sports effectively.

It promises to be an educational and FUN term!

Kerrie Doolan – Arts Teacher

CLASSROOM CAPERS – 4 PINK

Term 3 is off to an exciting start as our class explores contact and non-contact forces in Science. This term we will be learning about applied forces such as ‘push and pull’ forces, gravity, friction, magnetism and air resistance. We will be using our knowledge of forces to create and construct our own games using cardboard and craft resources.

Last week we played a game that used applied forces called “Whack It Out”. The objective of the game was to get a ping-pong ball into a cup by quickly removing the paper plate, we examined the combination of applied force and gravity that worked together to make this game successful.

Kiana and Josie play “Whack It Out” in Science

During term 2 we wrote an information report about the Mary River Turtle. We learnt a lot about this interesting native Australian animal and demonstrated our understanding through art.

Aleia’s Mary River Turtle Poster

By Josie, Kiana, Aleia and Meena – Students 4 Pink

CLASSROOM CAPERS – 3 AMBER

Miss Bransdon – Classroom Teacher

A WORD FROM OUR GUIDANCE OFFICER

Joy Wheeler – Guidance Officer

PREP 2020 – PARENT INFO SESSION

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Keebra Park High School – High School Experience Day

Bright Sprites Kids’ Art at Musgrave Hill State School

Pyjama Party at Movie World

Nipper Sign on Day

UPCOMING EVENTS