3 September 2021

Newsletter Articles

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

COVID Update

The latest government guidelines have highlighted that masks will continue to be worn by school staff for at least another two weeks if they cannot social distance. I therefore ask all parents and adults when on our school site to please continue to wear a mask unless exempt. All other existing procedures of the past two weeks will remain in place. Health experts continue to remind us that to reduce the risks of catching or transmitting the virus we need to do ‘the right thing’, including:

• Practice good hygiene (wash your hands frequently; avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth).
• Get tested and seek medical care early if you have a fever, cough, experience breathing difficulties or display any COVID like symptoms.
• Stay at home or keep your children home if you or they begin to feel unwell until fully recovered.

As always, I thank you for your ongoing support.

Book Week Parade

What a wonderful celebration of reading we had last week celebrating Book Week. Thank you to all our families for sending your children to school in their amazing costumes. Adjudicating the best costumes for each year level proved extremely difficult for the judging panel. Thanks to Mrs Newman for organising such a phenomenal event.

I am not sure who had more fun on the day, the kids or the staff.

2021 NAPLAN Results

Last week, preliminary results for this year’s NAPLAN were released. These initial results for our school were extremely pleasing, reflecting our clear agenda of focused effort, achievement and sustained improvement. Our year 3 students sit above the Nation and State averages in Reading, Writing and Grammar and Punctuation. We also had more than ½ our Year 3 students in the Upper 2 Band for Reading and Writing. Our Year 3’s were on par with the Nation/State in Numeracy and Spelling.

Our Year 5 students excelled in Grammar and Punctuation sitting well above the National and State averages. The year 5 students sat above the Nation/State in Numeracy and achieved similar to the Nation/State in Reading and Writing.

Well done and big congratulations to our Year 3 and 5 students, our hard-working staff across all year levels and our supportive parents – these are results to be very proud of! Our staff will investigate our 2021 NAPLAN results and data – at student, class, year and whole school levels – to look closely at the areas where we can build on our performance and ensure we are supporting and challenging all our students. Each student in Years 3 and 5 will be provided with their own ‘Student Report’ for NAPLAN, these reports will be distributed soon.

Although NAPLAN results form a useful piece of information, they are not the be all and end all upon which to judge a school’s success. It is important to remember the results represent point-in-time testing over a few hours each May – for only two of our seven-year levels. The NAPLAN results are important but are just one of the many pieces of information our school uses to improve learning outcomes for our students.

Teacher Aide Day

Today, Friday, 3 September is World Teacher Aide Day. This is where we recognise the great work our Teacher Aides do to support our students and teachers. Teacher Aides provide assistance that goes a long way in our classrooms, providing the extra attention some students need to get the most out of a lesson and supporting our teachers to organise engaging and educational activities each day. On behalf of our school community, I would like to say a big thank you to all of our wonderful Teacher Aides and assure them that their work is greatly appreciated by all not only on Teacher Aide Day but every day!

Father’s Day

It is my hope that all of our amazing Fathers, Grandfathers and Carers have a wonderful Father’s Day on Sunday. The contribution you all make to your children should never be underestimated. Every dad needs their time to shine, enjoy your special day.

Julie-Anne McGuinness

ASSEMBLY AWARDS

CLASSROOM CAPERS – 4 LIME

Mrs Orr - Class Teacher

TUCKSHOP NEWS

Sushi Day 9th September 2021

Please place your orders via QKR! by 9.00am 8th September. Twin packs, salads and bento boxes available.

If your child has ordered something that we do not have in stock a note is written on the bag for the student to return to the Tuckshop for an alternative at that break. Please remind your child to check their lunch bags for these notes and to check that all items are in the Tuckshop bag.

We are still currently abiding by the Covid-19 rules of no cash payments or parents at the counter. All orders are to be placed via the QKR App or using a Musgrave Way Award. If there are any changes we will notify you all in the Newsletter. If you have any concerns or queries please don’t hesitate to call.

We are now starting to reduce our menu to get ready for end of term. Please note the Tuckshop is closed on the last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Term 3.

Healthy Lunch Box Ideas

Having 4 girls with very different tastes, it sometimes is hard to find a healthy snack that they all love. This one is a favourite in my household and is lucky if they last more than one day. They are low in sugar and are completely dairy free, you could even use a Gluten Free flour if you wanted to make them Gluten Free.

Avocado Banana Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado
• 150 g ripe banana, 1-2 small bananas (weighed with skin on)
• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp honey Can be substituted for maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1.5 Cups plain flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ¼ cup dark choc chips optional

Instructions

Uniform News

Please remember all orders must be placed on Qkr! The orders will be delivered to the classrooms no later than 24 hours after the purchase date. If your child has not received their item please contact the Uniform Shop and let us know.

Year 5 Students – You will soon be receiving a note to order your Year 6 Senior Shirt for 2022, please keep an eye out for it.

P&C News

Run Club Badges – We are currently waiting on an order for more badges to arrive and should see these early Term 4. I have a list of children that are waiting on 100km badges so they wont miss out.

Colour Run

Friday 17th September

The Colour Run will start at the end of ‘Afternoon Tea’ 1.45pm.

The cost is $7.50 and this includes your Colour Run and an Ice Block. The Ice Blocks will be handed out at our first break so we can ensure everyone that ordered one gets one. We will also be running our Subway Meal Deal on the day.

The Colour Run will be held on the last day of Term 3 which means our Tuckshop will be closed for stocktake and cleaning so the only food option available will be the Subway Meal Deal. You can purchase your Colour Run Band and Subway Meal Deal on QKR right now

NO PERMISSION SLIP – NO COLOUR RUN!

All permission slips and payments need to be finalised by Monday 13th September 9:00am.

Sally McWilliams - Tuckshop and Uniform Convenor

PREP 2022 – CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

GETTING TO KNOW OUR COUNTRY’S HERITAGE

Yolanda Simpson - Representative, Indigenous Team

A WORD FROM OUR CHAPLAIN

Chappy is here Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Feel free to contact her. Various programs are run to support the students and parents/carers with change, grief & loss.

Chappy Rusty (Chaplain)

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”

Spanish Language Camp

Keebra Park High School Academic Excellence Program

Keebra Park invites current year 4 and 5 female students to ‘Girls Sport Academy and Academic Talent Development Day’ at Griffith University. There will be Girls Sport Academy scholarships and Academic scholarships on offer, and students will have the chance to participate in a range of activities throughout the day.

Date: Friday 15 October
Time: 9am – 2pm
You must register via the link below to participate. Registrations close Friday 8 October.

Any further questions regarding the event please email: bm@keebraparkshs.eq.edu.au

UPCOMING EVENTS