13 May 2022
Newsletter Articles
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending or your perspective) we have had our last public holiday for this term. This week we returned to our 5-day week and we will have a further six uninterrupted weeks of school until our Winter break.
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Please ensure you take up the opportunity to meet with your child’s class teacher. It is so important for parents and teachers to connect and work together for the benefit of the children.
Year 1 to Year 6-: Interviews are scheduled to commence in Week 5, Monday 16th May through to Friday 20th May.
Prep-: Interviews are scheduled to commence in Week 6, Monday 23rd May through to Friday 27th May.
If you have yet to confirm a time please make this a priority.
District Cross Country
On Thursday the 5th of April, we had our biggest representation of students competing at the District Cross Country. All the students represented MHSS beautifully. It was a tough course and we are extremely proud of each and every student who competed.
We have 5 students who performed so well they will represent Musgrave at the Regional trials:
- Kiira Waugh (2nd)
- Kaito McFadyen (6th)
- Riley Wood (7th)
- Bella Tierney (9th)
- Isla Hendry (11th)
We had two students who just missed the 14th position cut off but their efforts were truly amazing as was every student who competed for Musgrave.
- Willow Barrie (15th)
- Sabrina Stirling (15th)
Attendance-: Every day counts, every minute counts
COVID protocols have certainly impacted some of our families in regards to absences but there are still too many students who are having frequent days off and this can definitely have a bearing on their academic progress…
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If he/she is only missing |
That equals… |
Which is… |
Over 13 years of schooling that’s … |
Which means the best your child can perform is … |
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1 day per fortnight |
20 days per year |
4 weeks per year |
Nearly 1.5 years. |
Equal to finishing Year 11 |
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1 day per week |
40 days per year |
8 weeks per year |
Over 2.5 years |
Equal to finishing Year 10 |
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2 days per week |
80 days per year |
16 weeks per year |
Over 5 years |
Equal to finishing Year 7 |
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3 days per week |
120 days per year |
24 weeks per year |
Nearly 8 years |
Equal to finishing Year 4 |
Does arriving late for school impact on your child’s education?
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If he/she is only missing… |
That equals … |
Which is … |
Over 13 years of schooling that’s … |
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10 minutes per day |
50 minutes per week |
Nearly 1 ½ weeks per year |
Nearly ½ year. |
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20 minutes per day |
1 hour 40 min per week |
Over 2 ½ weeks per year |
Nearly 1 year. |
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30 minutes per day |
Half a day a week |
4 weeks per year |
Nearly 1 ½ years. |
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1 hour per day |
1 day per week |
8 weeks per year |
Over 2½ years. |
Our first bell goes at 8.40am and students should be ready for Meet and Greet. Children are required to be in class ready to start the school day at 8.50am. It’s important that your child/ren arrive on time to school, so they are ready to start the day and are engaging in the morning routines
ICAS Assessments
Due to staffing constraints and the impact on learning time, this year Musgrave Hill State School will not be catering for the ICAS assessment on campus. Instead ICAS will be providing Queensland students with the option of participating in the online tests at one of their JEM sites, outside of Musgrave.
Throughout Australia, ICAS testing can be held through its division, Janison Exam Management (JEM). A JEM centre is a venue where students can sit the ICAS assessment outside of school hours. This year they will be opening a JEM centre in Queensland. Parents will be able to make bookings online to register their child at an examination facility for students who wish to participate in the annual ICAS Competitions and sit an ICAS test. The ICAS test will occur during a 2-week window in August.
Julie-Anne McGuinness – Principal
ASSEMBLY AWARDS
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Highest Class Usage |
Gold Certificate Achievements |
Highest Individual Usage |
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Senior School 5 Teal 3 Magenta 6 Gold |
Kaito U |
Brian V Huy T Mark P Analeigh N Hayden N Kaj P William N Audrey J Subhu S |
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Junior School 1 Green 2 Indigo 2 Lilac |
Friday 29nd April
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THE MUSGRAVE WAY AWARD - PREP TO YEAR 2 |
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Prep Orange |
William K |
1 Amber |
Hendrix K |
2 Indigo |
Jeremiah H |
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Prep Purple |
Kaito M Amelia F |
1 Blue |
Keesha G |
2 Lilac |
Scarto T Obed N |
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Prep Silver |
Kahlani K Joey L |
1 Green |
Lillian D |
2 Mauve |
Sacha M |
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Prep Yellow |
Terrence K |
1 Jade |
Dane T |
2 Red |
Victoria B |
Friday 6th May
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK – YEAR 3 TO YEAR 6 |
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3 Magenta |
Beau P Emerald S |
4 Maroon |
Tyler A Caleb R |
6 Emerald |
Ruby S |
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3 Navy |
Nate W Maddi J |
4 Pink |
Tristan S Josephine A |
6 Gold |
Ava C |
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3 Violet |
Ayan H Charlee L |
5 Aqua |
Sabrina S |
6 Onyx |
Tri L |
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3 White |
Amelia F Ziva K |
5 Ruby |
Kiira W Lewis B |
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4 Lime |
Juwairya I Thomas H |
5 Teal |
Elim C Khloe W |
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CLASSROOM CAPERS - 1 JADE AND 1 GREEN
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What am I I am a type of dog I howl instead of bark My ears are pointy What am I? |
What am I I am a strong swimmer I look a lot like a beaver I have a beak like a duck What am I? |
What am I I like to eat ants I have spines on my back like a porcupine or hedgehog I lay eggs What am I? |
1 Jade and 1 Green have been busy becoming “Animal Experts”
We have been learning to write Information Reports about different Australian animals, including their appearance; diet; habitat and interesting facts!
We are so excited for our upcoming excursion to David Fleay’s Wildlife Park in Week 5, where we will learn more about Australian animals!!
Miss Keane and Mrs Bobbin
GOLD COAST SUBURB NAMES AND THEIR ABORIGINAL MEANINGS
PREP 2023 – SCHOOL TOURS
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Wednesday 18th May |
Band Students to Benowa SS |
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Thursday 19th May |
Year 1 Fleay’s Excursion |
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Friday 20th May |
Years 3 to 6 Assembly in the Hall from 2pm – Musgrave Way Award |
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Friday 27th May |
Prep to Year 2 Assembly in the Hall – Musgrave Way Award |