Dates To Remember From The Principal Welcome We have a new family joining our school community this week. We your time with us is enjoyable and rewarding. We also welcome Ms Brittany who is completing work experience. Brittany will be at Minden one day per week over terms two and three. She will be working on IT support, marketing and promotion. Cross Country Well done to our who competed at the BVSSSA Cross Country at Prenzlau in week one. Minden retained the overall points trophy. Six of our students were selected to represent BVSSSA at the Lockyer District Cross Country held last Friday 27 April at Blenheim. The entire team performed admirably over a tough course. Congratulations Landon who has been selected to represent the Lockyer Zone at the Western Ranges District Cross Country
next Wednesday. Thank you to all the parents who were able to provide transport and support on both occasions. NAPLAN Students in years 3 and 5 will participate in this suite of national tests on Tuesday 15 May through to Thursday 17 May. Please ensure appointments / absentees are organised for times outside of the testing times. All of the tests are conducted in the morning session and are completed by first lunch break. Breakfast will be available for students in years 3 and 5 on each day of the test. Cooler Weather The days are becoming a little chillier. Please ensure your child has a jumper (with their name clearly marked) in their bag just in case the weather should worsen during the day. Under Eights Day This event will be held on Thursday 24 May from This year’s theme is “Children exploring language and culture”. We have a number of neighbouring schools joining us this year to make the event even more enjoyable. Parents and younger siblings are welcome to attend. Athletics carnivals The seniors’ carnival will take on Tuesday 22 May and the junior carnival will run on Tuesday 29 May. Both events will commence at approximately 9:00am. Under the department’s Risk Management policy some events require more than one adult to be run
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 educators, call main office (07) 4638 7965 or email General School News Assembly Gotcha Awards Gotcha Awards Cooper, Joss and Rocco Congratulations! Classroom News Prep News Prep News: Term 2 is extremely busy: We have lots of assessment tasks this term, it is important that your child attends school everyday. Prep Term 2 Presentation: Wednesday 20th June at 2pm. Prep Excursion: We enjoyed our first excursion, thanks to those parents that helped out on the day. We have another excursion planned for term 3. School uniform: As the weather cools down please make sure your child has a school jumper/school colour named in their bag. When weather cools down, students can wear – track pants, tights in school colours. Items needed: Memory boxes – each student needs a box with at least 2 items that have some meaning for them eg: holiday, birthday, grandparents/family etc. Homework: Please continue to work on high frequency see words and say them with confidence.
Nail polish: Nail polish is not part of our school uniform. Students can wear clear nail polish only. Thanks Mrs Williams, Mrs Rapley and the Prep Students Curriculum Awards Prep Special Awards: Nikyah - Nikyah is trying hard in class, she is having fun learning. Kayla - Kayla is trying hard in class, she is having fun learning. Sofia - Sofia is enjoying learning, she enjoys being creative. Konnor - Konnor is working hard, he is enjoying learning. Sellina - Sellina is enjoying learning, she is working very hard. Year 1 Special Awards: Savannah - For successfully completing Reading Links, List 5 & 6 Module 1. Eloise - For Successfully completing Reading Links, List 5 Module 1. Thomas - For successfully completing Reading Links, List 5 Module 1. J-Lea - For successfully completing
Reading Links, List 6 Module 1. Harrison - For trying extra hard to follow the school and classroom rules! Markhai - For trying extra hard to follow the school and classroom rules! William - For trying extra hard to follow the school and classroom rules! Jada - For Successfully completing Reading Links, List 7 & 8 Module 1. Jasper - For Successfully completing Reading Links, List 9 Module 1. Jaxon - For Successfully completing Reading Links, List 4 Module 1. Linkan - For Successfully completing Reading Links, List 1 Module 1. Year 2 H Special Awards: Lachlan - Being a responsible and helpful member of the classroom, well done Lachlan! Liam - Outstanding work and effort during reading groups, well done Liam! Heidi - Being an active learner and contributor in the classroom, well done Heidi! Year 2 W Special Awards: Alayne - For completing the sight word program. Great effort! Lena - Student of the Week - For always trying hard in everything she does. Well done! Hunter - For being focused and hard working. Great to see!
Year 6 Special Awards: Ella - For progressing a reading Brooklyn - For progressing a reading level. Sharn - For progressing a reading level. Indeanna - For progressing a reading level. Lucy - For progressing a reading level. Niketah - For progressing a reading level. Declan - For progressing a reading level. Cheyanne - For progressing a reading level. Shaylee - For progressing a reading level. Jessica - For progressing a reading level. Hunter - For progressing a reading level. Cameron - For progressing a reading level. Bailey - For progressing a reading level. Landon - For progressing a reading level. Tae ll - For progressing a reading level. Birthdays Nicolas, Matilda, Niketah, Jayda, Matthew and Sophia Birthday from everyone at Minden State School! Community Notices LOWOOD COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP Lowood Art - Cultural Festival Saturday 5th of May A Variety of Food Stalls 20+ Market Stalls Live Entertainment Free Jumping Castle Face Painting All money raised gets put back into the community