Dates To Remember * Term 4 02/10/17 - 08/12/17 * Prep Graduation from 2pm 04/12/2017 * Swimming - Free Play 05/12/2017 * Report Cards 05/12/2017 * School Assembly 07/12/2017 * Uniform Shop Open 15/01/18 - 19/01/18 * School Starts Back 22/01/2018 From The Principal Christmas Carnival Wrap-Up What a fantastic night this was! It was great to see so many families enjoying our Christmas Carnival. A huge thank you to our P&C who have worked tirelessly organising the event and to all the businesses who supported us in some way whether through donations, being a stall holder or helping out on the night. Feedback from children, families and the wider community has been very positive and we look forward to a bigger and better Carnival next year. Farewell to our departing staff It is with much sadness that we say farewell to our Chappy, Mrs Hewett. Mrs Hewett has worked as Minden’s Chaplain for the past 5 years and during her time has assisted many students, parents and staff. Her contribution to our school has been significant and she will be greatly missed. We wish Mrs Hewitt all the best for the future. It is with sadness, and an equal measure of joy, that we announce the retirement of Linda Pocock from the staff of Minden State School. There will be generations of children in our community who have been touched by Linda’s generosity of spirit and great kindness. For many years Linda collected photographs of our students and put them together in time for their graduation ceremonies; with many a student, parent and staff tear shed as a result. In addition working as a Teacher Aide in the lower school, Linda
card. Parents / carers without an email are able to request a copy from the office. Should you not receive your child’s report card via email next Tuesday, please inform Administration. Report cards are legal documents and quite often, high schools require them for enrolment. Parents of students in years 5 and 6 should consider making copies of their children’s report cards for this reason. Break-Up Day Celebrations Each has planned their own special break-up day activities for next Thursday 7 December. Details have been sent home this week. Children are able to wear free dress (no gold coin donation) that complies with sun safety guidelines and is appropriate for the activities chosen by their class. Closed in shoes are preferred. School Assembly This event will take place next Thursday 7 December from 1:00pm onwards in the Sports Centre. The Assembly will include the graduation of our Year 6 students. There will be a range of presentations along with our major GOTCHA draw and attendance Trophy. We welcome parents attending and celebrating the conclusion of another busy and successful year with us. Children are able to go home at the conclusion of the assembly. Clean-Up Day Children choosing to come to school next Friday 8 December will be able to help out with tidying up our school grounds and classrooms. We would prefer older clothes to be worn while these activities are being carried out. Office Hours January 2018 The office will be open from Monday 15 January for all enquiries including uniform requests. Staff will be attending four Pupil Free Days from Tuesday 16 January through to Friday 19 January. Lost Property Parents are welcome to sort through the containers in the
received feedback from a ride operator that our kids were very well behaved. If you have any comments or feedback, feel free to pop over to our Minden Christmas carnival facebook page and message us. We are already looking forward to a bigger and better 2018 event! Tuckshop Take a break on the last week of School and order tuckshop on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Just $5 for the meal deal. We are also running a tuckshop sellout on these days, with iceblocks at 50 cents, Breakas and juice poppers at $1 each, and Juice bombs & Glee at $1.50 each. Items will be available at first break. School Banking School banking has finished for the year, and we thank you for your support of this program. The P&C earns a commission on each deposit, so valuable funds are benefiting the school. Looking forward to your school banking deposits in the new year. Uniform Shop New has arrived. If you require any uniforms, please see the admin staff in the office. The uniform shop will be open from Monday the 15th January to 19th January (last week of school holidays). Outside Of School Hours Care (OSHC) Operating Hours Monday - Friday before school opening at 6:15am
and after school closing at 6:00pm. For bookings or details please see the OSHC esucatiors, call main office (07) 4638 7965 or email General School News Assembly Gotcha Awards Gotcha Awards Michael, Chayse, Dean, Scarlett and Lauchlan Congratulations! Classroom News Prep News Prep News: *Arrival: Please encourage your child to walk themselves to the classroom in the morning. They know the routine and should be confident organizing themselves. *Swimming: Next week is our last week. Most students are showing development of confidence and skill in the water. Now that the weather is warming up, weekends are a great time to enjoy time in the water with your child. *Attendance: Students are still learning, next week is a fun week including Christmas activities with practice using developing concepts. Attending everyday helps your child learn! *Transition sessions: Prep students are enjoying spending time with year 1 teacher. They think they are very grown up sitting at their own desk. Pre Prep sessions: Thank you to all those parents that have helped with our Pre Prep sessions. Your help assisted our young students settle in the classroom environment. Christmas Carnival: Great to see so many Prep’s having fun last Friday. Students were
able to have fun with their friends in a safe environment. Prep Graduation: Keep Monday 4th of December free. Parents, Grandparents and Friends are welcome to attend. At 2pm we will have a mini ceremony celebrating our very busy and valuable year. Christmas Cards: We have a mail box in the classroom. If your child brings in Christmas Cards for their friends then cards need to be placed in the mail box and given out in the afternoon. End of year fun: We will be having a fun day on Thursday 7th December. I ask that all children bring in a pillow/bean bag and fruit to share (we will cut fruit up). The day will end with ‘whole school assembly’ at 1pm. Hope to see you at our last assembly for the year. Friday is a clean up day, students attending on Friday will be helping to clean and tidy the classroom ready for 2018! Thursday 7th and Friday 8th are free dress days (old clothes on Friday/cleaning). *Report Cards: These will be emailed, please make sure the office has your current email. A big thank you to all my wonderful helpers during the year. Have a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. I will see you all in 2018. Keep in touch….. Thank you Mrs Williams and The Prep Students Year 3 Year 3 Reflection It’s hard to believe that 40 weeks of learning is coming to a close. I have spent some time reflecting with the children on how much they have grown in maturity, knowledge and
way to King George Square where we saw the huge Christmas tree being decorated. After this, we walked to Anzac Square War Memorial where we saw the eternal flame and then crossed over the street into Central Station where we caught a train all the way back to Goodna. It was a very exciting day walking and exploring and always looking up and around at some of the amazing things in the city. When we got back to school we were all completely exhausted and ready for home...But what an amazing experience we had!! A huge shout out and thank you to all the parents that supported us on the day - your help was appreciated and we couldn't have done it without you! Penny, Leticia & Kyle, Natasha, Karen, Kylie B, Kylie G, Amanda, Maria, Jason & Megan, Karina & Shaun, Tara, Sharon, Emma, Christine, Robert and of course our Teacher Aide Mrs Riggs! you all for a wonderful year! Looking forward to next year. Love Ms Cornwall and Ms Hughes Curriculum Awards Prep Special Awards: Jaxon - Jaxon is working on self control, learning to 'Bounce Back'. Saxon - Saxon enjoys helping in the classroom. He helps with classroom jobs each day. Markhai - Markhai is working on making better choices in the classroom. Helping him to listen and Madison - Madison is practicing self control, she is beginning to enjoy learning tasks. Faith - Faith is enjoying swimming, her confidence is developing.
in reading groups and wanting to learn more! Parker - For showing a keen interest in reading groups and wanting to learn more! Scarlett - For showing a keen interest in reading groups and wanting to learn more! Charlotte - For always trying her best at everything! Hunter - For showing great improvement in your reading! Layla - For being responsible, respectful and always ready to learn! Year 2 Special Awards: Dakoda - Dakoda is always on task and trying her best. effort! Amber - Amber has created a fantastic new event for English. Well done! Seth - For always participating well in classroom discussions and working independently in small groups. Olivia - For always working hard on independent Math Great to see! Zahlee - For being a role model student! Piper - For always being friendly and kind to her peers! Connor - For working harder in reading groups. Year 3 Special Awards: - For coming to school every day with a cheerful attitude, ready