3 March 2023

Newsletter Articles

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

Even though it sometimes still feels like we have only just returned to school and the year is still young, last Friday marked the mid-point of Term One. One-eighth of our school days are over for the year, highlighting the importance each and every day has in the learning journey of our students. Our teachers dedicate vast amounts of time, outside of their classroom contact hours, ensuring our school programs meet the needs of every student. If students miss class time, they miss vital learning time and are placed at a distinct disadvantage to their classmates. Research shows that students who have good patterns of attendance are more likely to achieve at school. Make 2023 the year that your child does not miss a day of school, unless absolutely necessary.

A positive culture is the key weapon of our school; invisible and yet so very powerful. Our students become an integral part of that culture, maintaining and nurturing it every day. How? It starts with those everyday things, like wearing our uniform with pride including black shoes and knowing we belong to a great school. It means getting involved in all the amazing opportunities, being on time and ready to learn, participating in our lunchtime clubs and competitions, there is always somewhere for everyone to shine at Musgrave. Mostly, that Musgrave culture materialises when each and every student makes the most of every lesson, every day.

Parking Around the School

Parents are reminded of the importance to show courtesy and consideration to our school neighbours when driving and parking around the school grounds. Please refrain from parking across driveways and footpaths. This is both dangerous to pedestrians and illegal.

The Queensland Police Service regulates motorist and pedestrian behaviour and has been alerted to our concerns for student safety and the rights of our neighbours at these busy times.

Pick Up Zone

The car park works both at Musgrave and Southport Special has been finalised today. Hopefully this will reduce some of the congestion during our afternoon pick up times.

To make the pick-up zone process safer and more efficient can I ask our families to ensure the following.

1. Students must always use the passenger side doors to enter the car. NEVER the driver’s side as this means they have stepped out into the stream of passing traffic.
2. Please remain in your cars at all times. Your child will be escorted to you.
3. Drivers passing the line of parked cars in the pick-up line should not expect students to be on the road waiting or for a car door to suddenly open and expect students to come to them.
4. Display your family name or child’s name on the passenger-side sun visor as shown below.

Driver co-operation is sincerely appreciated and student safety and overall efficiency will be further enhanced.

Raising Concerns and Working Toward Solutions

From time-to-time parents have concerns about their child or things happening at school. We encourage you to let us know of these concerns in an appropriate manner. Venting concerns on social media or complaining to other parents is not helpful and does little to work towards resolving any issues. It also sends a very poor message to children about how to resolve conflict.

A reminder that the following process should be followed if you have any concerns you wish to discuss.

• Make an appointment with the class teacher to discuss your concern. Trying to talk with them at drop off or pick up time makes it difficult as teachers are focused on settling the students and often have meetings to rush to after school. It is best to email the teacher and arrange a time that suits both the teacher and parent.
• If you have further concerns after raising it with the teacher, you are welcome to make an appointment to see the Deputy Principal who manages the sector as follows –

We look forward to working with you in a supportive and positive manner for the best outcomes for your child.

Major Works

This year there will be some exciting major works occurring within the school. Please know we have a multitude of plans currently being designed to ensure we minimize the disruptions to student learning, our staff and parents. When specifics have been finialised and the green light pressed, I will be able to provide more precise details to our school community. I will keep you posted.

Julie-Anne McGuinness – Principal

WHAT’S HAPPENING

NAPLAN Online 2023

This year, NAPLAN Online will be taking place earlier than previous years, from 15th March- 27th March. Year 3 and Year 5 students will complete the NAPLAN Writing, Reading, Conventions of Language and Numeracy tests on laptops, excluding the Year 3 Writing test which will still be delivered using paper.

NAPLAN assessments provide parents and schools with an understanding of how individual students are performing at the time of the tests. NAPLAN is not a test that can be studied for and students are not expected to do so. Students can see the types of questions and experience the types of skills both at school and home by visiting the link below:

Students can access various typing programs online to assist with their typing skills and navigation of keyboard. Two popular ones are:

Nitro Type

Tux Typing

Tux Typing install link can be found on the student sharepoint page.

To find out more information about NAPLAN Online, visit the link below:

SCHOOL PHOTOS 29th and 30th MARCH

ASSEMBLY AWARDS

Friday 17th February

Friday 24th February

Term 1 Weeks 3 and 4

ENRICHMENT NEWS

BROADWATER DISTRICT SPORTS TRIAL DATES

Dear Families

Please see below the list of all the Broadwater District Sports trial dates and age group requirements. Please note that all district sports are played at a high level and all nominations are subject to school approval. Announcements will be made at meet and greet to come and sign on for the sports in the week leading up to the nomination due date. Any questions please email Mitchell Goldman at mgold75@eq.edu.au with any questions you may have.

GOLD COIN CHALLENGE

TUCKSHOP NEWS

Lunch orders need to be made via the Qkr! App by 9.00am each day. You can also use the ‘Musgrave Way Award’, simply attach the $5.00 award to a note with your order, if your order is more than $5.00 you can make up the rest. Please make sure your child lets their Teacher know or remind them to drop it off to me in the Tuckshop when they arrive at school.

If your child is away and you have placed a tuckshop order please call and let me know, if I’m not available please leave a message.

Thank you to everyone for their patience and understanding last week when our ice block freezer broke. Thankfully we have a new freezer for our ice blocks while we wait for our old one to be fixed. We have ice blocks that are available on the Qkr! App only, as well as some that are only available over the counter.

Qkr! App Ice Blocks

Quelch Fruit Ice Block - $1.00
Bulla Ice Cream Cup - $2.00
Calippo - $2.50

Over the counter Ice Blocks

TNT - $1.50
Bulla Ice Cream Cup - $2.00

A big thank you to everyone that supported our ‘Valentine’s Day Treats’ we sold over $250.00 worth. Please keep an eye out for more speciality days throughout the year. For all the Prep parents, please let the teacher know that you have packed money for them to use at the Tuckshop, this way someone can bring them up so they don’t miss out. The specialty days will have items that are priced between $1.00 - $3.50 depending on the items. I will make sure a picture of the items are posted on Class Dojo so you have an idea.

If you have any enquiries at all please don’t hesitate to give me a call on 5644 5555.

Uniform News

Uniforms are available on the Qkr! App please allow 24 hours for delivery. All orders are placed in the Teachers pigeon hole and handed out in class. If you have not received your order within 2 days, please call the Uniform Shop and let me know.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

The Uniform Shop is open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:45 - 2:30pm for parents to come and purchase goods in person or to look at sizing.

Don’t forget the second and final order for our 2023 Senior Shirts is active on Qkr! now. Please remember these shirts will be ordered on Friday 10th March and we expect to see delivery toward the end of the term 2. If you have any questions regarding the senior shirts please contact the Uniform Shop.

Thank you once again for your support.

P&C News

We have our very first fundraiser for the year. ‘Sponsor my Cross Country. It is something new we are trying this year. It will be cash based, all you need to do is ask your parents, family members or neighbours if they would like to sponsor your cross country run. Please remember if you are walking around your neighbourhood asking for donations that you are accompanied by an adult. Our fundraiser closes on Friday 17th March, you will need to make sure you have sent your sponsorship note and money in to the Tuckshop on or before this date in an envelope or zip lock bag with your name clearly written on it. The individual with the most money raised will get an amazing prize and the class that has raised the most will get to have a PIZZA PARTY!!!!! All money that is raised is going to our PE department to purchase exciting equipment and resources, not to mention some amazing new items for our Sports Carnival.

Easter Egg Raffle

Once again, we are holding an easter egg raffle this Term. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. You can purchase your tickets on the Qkr! App or come up to the Tuckshop and purchase them with cash or EFTPOS. The winner will be drawn on the 31st March and they will take home an AMAZING EASTER EGG BASKET valued at over $75.00.

Volunteers Needed

Would you like to help out and give back to the school? We would love to have your help with these upcoming fundraisers. If you are interested, can you please contact the Tuckshop/Uniform Shop and leave your name and contact number.

Our first fundraiser finishes on Friday 17th March and we would like volunteers from 2:00pm that afternoon to help. If you’re interested in helping out, please sign in at the office and the ladies in the front office will let me know and I will come down to collect you. Thank you in advance.

P&C Meetings

We would love to see you at our next meeting which will be our AGM on Thursday 6th March at 2.00pm. Our P&C will then meet every second Thursday of the month at 2:00pm. We need all attendees to check in with the office first and they will direct you to the location of the meeting.

Sally McWilliams – Tuckshop/Uniform Co-ordinator

CLASSROOM CAPERS – 4 PINK

KINDYLINQ

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”

Phoenix Martial Arts at Musgrave Hill

Keebra Park Dance Academy

Labrador Hockey Club

Broadwater Netball Club

UPCOMING EVENTS