Tuesday 21 November | Week 8 Term 4

Albany Hills State School Herald A High Performing Independent Public School

Website albahillsseqeduau

Rod Mason Principal

NOVEMBER

22 Prep 2018 Orientation Morning

22 No Junior Assembly

23 Polar Post starts today

23 Instrumental Gala Evening

24 School Disco

25 Election Day Stall

27 Senior (3-6) sports assembly 200 pm

28 ACSHS 2018 Orientation Day

28 No Senior Assembly

28 PampC Meeting

29 3-6 Swimming Carnival

30 Junior Christmas Concert Year 2 and 3

DECEMBER

1 Year 1 Christmas Concert

4 Year 6 Farewell

5 Whole School Assembly 200 pm

7 Free Dress Day

8 Last day of school for 2017

JANUARY 2018

18 Prep 2018 Parent Evening

22 Term 1 starts

NEW

From the Principalhellip

School Magazine Being Published

Thanks to Dale Robertson (Acting Master Teacher and Teacher Librarian) and Katie Falcnik (Promotions Officer) we now have a magazine that will preserve the memories of 2017 into print and photographs Generous sponsorship has meant that the magazine will be available to all students free of charge

There are articles poems and graphic art provided by the students articles about events and activities and many colourful photographs of our staff and students at work and play

Sports Awards Assembly to Recognise High Performance

On Monday 27 November there is a special assembly to highlight and recognise the many sporting achievements that our students have been involved in during the year Beginning at 200 pm the program will feature both individual and team recognition The Allan Rollo Sportsperson of the Year award is a tradition that carries the name of a former teacher of this school who is remembered for his professional contribution to the lives of many students over a considerable length of time

Congratulations must go to Mr Moores and Mr Gason who over the past couple of years have established the foundations for current success that paves the way for a healthy and enjoyable future for our students in sport and physical education

Final Parents and Citizensrsquo Association Meeting next week

At the last meeting of 2017 I shall be presenting the Association with the areas where the school will be seeking financial support This will then be available for debate in the New Year for a final decision at the AGM in February

As previously circulated plans for the future are focused on infrastructure to provide opportunities for all students to enhance their learning in performing arts including classroom music instrumental music dance and drama Building the confidence and abilities of students to be articulate think and act creatively and to use technology as part of their everyday lives provides them with the skills to face a bright and demanding future

I hope families and businesses will support this agenda by subscribing generously to the Tax Deductible Building Fund that will be promoted at the start of the year

New BIG Screens in the Auditorium

The auditorium has been closed at the start of this week to allow the installation of two large video screens either side of the stage They are linked to a state of the art digital control panel that promises greater reliability and quality than the current system The PampC funded this to the tune of $27 000 making great use of some of the funds raised this year

We will now be able to see the images of our wonderful Year 6s as their recorded images and speeches are presented at the Year 6 Farewell

Thankyou Brad and the PampC

Rod Mason

Principal

S c h o o l D i s c o Friday 24 November $5 Entry per student Doors open 545 pm for a 600 pm start

Prep - Year 5 600 pm - 800 pm Year 6 600 pm - 900 pm The disco is open to current AHSS students only

All students in Prep to Year 3 must be accompanied by an adult at all times Glow in the dark tubes are not permitted All students must be collected at 800 pm at the door aside from our Year 6 students who are able to stay on until 900 pm

If any parents are able to help on the night please contact Rebecca OrsquoGorman theogormanfamilygmailcom

From the Deputy Principalshellip

UNIFORMS

Thank you parents for ensuring your child continues to wear the correct school uniform including plain black shoes and navy socks Please keep this in mind when purchasing new shoes for the new school year Earrings are plain silver or gold sleepers or studs

CLASS BREAK UP PARTIES

Class break up parties will be held on Thursday 7 December Please keep an eye out for information coming home from your childs teacher outlining any items they are required to bring along to school on that day A reminder that although class party day is free dress students must still be dressed appropriately with closed in shoes shirts or tops with sleeves and a broad brimmed hat for any outside activities

FOR YOUR DIARIES

Parent Information Evenings Thursday 18 January 2018 Preps Wednesday 24 January 2018 Years 124 Thursday 1 February 2018 Years 356

MAKING EVERY DAY COUNT

As we near the end of the school year itrsquos important to remember that all students are required to attend school every day until the end of term which is 9 December 2016 Not only is attendance at school a legal requirement but being at school helps students to achieve more and builds social and emotional skills such as communication teamwork and resilience For more information visit httpeducationqldgovaueverydaycounts

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

For the safety of our precious children please cross at the lights

PREP ORIENTATION MORNING The orientation morning for students enrolled in prep for 2018 will be held tomorrow Wednesday 22 November 900 ndash 1000 Students are to assemble in the junior covered area near the tuckshop prior to spending the morning in their future classrooms with their classmates The parent information evening will be on Thursday 18 January It is on that evening that parents will meet the teachers and spend time in the classroom

Beth Henderson Steve Wiedman Deputy Principals

SILVER TICKETS

Congratulations to the latest Silver Ticket winners James 3CB Justin 4PB Lilly 4PB Sam 6JW

FORMS AND DOCUMENTS

Years 3mdash6 Swimming Carnival Permission Form BYOL 2018 Information Pack Year Level Newsletters for Term 4 Year 6 Farewell tickets and USB Form Bilingual Class Info for 2018 Student Leadership Program Updatedmdash Uniform Price List Tuckshop Menu

Enrolment forms for 2018

wwwintofitnesscomautrain-with-us

Sports Newshellip

SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Wednesday 29 November is our annual swim carnival being held at the Albany Creek leisure centre Permission forms with all of the details were sent home last week and are due tomorrow (22 November) It is important that these permission forms are returned by this date so the PE department can organise the program If you have misplaced the permission form a copy is available on our school website

RUNNING CLUB

This Wednesday will be our final running club for the year due to swim carnival and end of year procedures I want to thank all of the wonderful children and parents that have shown up to make our mornings so much fun I know that I have made you work hard but we have seen some excellent results and a lot of personal bests as a result of your great attitude

I strongly encourage you all to continue doing your running through the holidays and if you are super keen maybe participate in one of the free ParkRuns around your community We will be back on the track very early in Term 1 as we need to select our final team for representative cross country in 2018 Mr Gason PE Teacher

Library Newshellip READERSrsquo CUP

Again this year we took a group of Year 5 students away to Mc Dowall State School to compete in the Stafford Teacher Librarian Network Readersrsquo Cup Than you to Sean Levi Nick and Niamh who represented Albany Hills SS with pride

STAY IN TOUCH

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Hills a favourite

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account

CONTACT US

Albany Hills State School

Keong Road

PO Box 378

Albany Creek Qld 4035

Phone 07 3264 0777

Email adminalbahillsseqeduau

Website wwwalbahillsseqeduau

Student Absences 07 3264 0760

studentabsencesalbahillsseqeduau

The Herald heraldalbahillsseqeduau

LIBRARY BAGS

All students need to bring a library bag to protect the books If you donrsquot already have one the school library bag is available from the PampC Uniform shop No matter what age your child is water bottles still leak items are jammed in bags quickly and it will invariably rain at 300 pm as theyrsquore heading home Please make sure your child has a bag to protect the books Itrsquos a great idea to put an easily identifiable key ring tag or ribbon on their bag as they are so similar they are often mixed up

SEEKING DONATIONS

As there will be no more plastic bags next year we would like to get a collection of second hand bags at the library so we can lend them out on a temporary basis instead of the plastic bags that we currently reuse now So if you are leaving the school and donrsquot have plans for your childrsquos library bag when they finish please ask them to bring it to the library after this week when borrowing is finished for the year

Keep on Reading Mrs Robertson amp Mrs Callow

POLAR POST

The Year 4 students are running a Christmas Postal Service again from Thursday 23 November to Tuesday 5 December Students will be able to send Christmas cards to their friends by placing them in our special letterbox outside the library before 1045 am each day

Please remember

Cards must be in a normal size envelope with name and class of the receiver on the front Your name and class must be on the back

Front of envelopemdash To Joan Smith 3KM

Back of envelopemdash From Juliette Ned 2PO

No lolliescandy canes are to be sent

All messages must be friendly and polite

Cards will be sorted at second break and delivered in the afternoon each day

Thank you Year 4 Teachers

TUCKSHOP LAST DAY FOR 2017

The last day of Tuckshop this year will be Tuesday 5 December Thank you for all of your amazing support this year we have been extra busy Please consider joining our roster for next year we canrsquot do it without you

Many thanks Sharon and Gill 3264 0728

TUCKSHOP ROSTER

TUCKSHOP DONATIONS

The Tuckshop would love some donations of Jatz crackers or pasta These can be placed in your childrsquos tuckshop box for collection

Tuckshop Roster

Week 9 of Term 4 27 Novembermdash1 December

Monday Louise Leanne

Tuesday Joanna Vanessa

Wednesday Daniella Lou

Thursday Fiona Lucy Anita Bec

Friday Cassie Dana Donna Lynne

Music Newshellip

GALA EVENING AND JUNIOR MUSIC CONCERT

Itrsquos time to show your kids what a great community spirit we have here at Albany Hills and help out with these upcoming events

- Instrumental Gala Evening ndash 23 November

- Year 2 and 3 Junior Music Concert ndash 30 November

We need help with setting up chairs from 230 pm in the auditorium on each of these dates We also need help on either night at the door in the canteen or preparing teacoffee PLEASE let Paula Cichocki paulacichockihotmailcom or Rebecca OGorman theogormanfamilygmailcom know if you can help These great events donrsquot happen without support from our volunteers so please sign up now Paula Cichocki Music Committee

ELECTION DAY FUNDRAISERmdash25 NOVEMBER

We will be holding a Fundraiser Cake Stall Sausage Sizzle and Trash and Treasure Stall at our school for the Election day on Saturday 25 November

Donations are needed for the TRASH AND TREASURE TOY AND BOOK STALL - Quality toys and childrens books that could be resold Items include toys games costumes baby gates Contact Nicki Grice for more collection information ngriceyahoocom

Donations are also needed for the SAUSAGE SIZZLE - Tomato Sauce BBQ Sauce Ketchup CANS of softdrink napkins and plastic bags would greatly be appreciated If you can donate any of the above items please drop them off at the Tuckshop

Donations of baked goods are also needed for our cake stall Baked goods can be dropped off at 230 pm Friday 24 November to the auditorium canteen (or you can drop off at the disco that evening too) All items must be wrapped We will price your items to keep it consistent with our other contributions Please label all contributions they must have the name of the food directions for use and storage information All allergens must be listed (wheat eggs milk seeds nuts etc) so a full ingredient list for anything you make will be ideal

If you can volunteer any time on the sausage sizzle or cake stall that would be greatly appreciated Please contact Tiffany Craufurd tiffany-markhotmail

Nikki Grice

CUSHION HELP

The Japanese Language Teachers are looking for volunteers to repair our cushions that are used in class You can have the cushions over the holidays Email me if you can help Thank you Natalie Mathews nmath2eqeduau

Book now for Xmas

COME AND HAVE BREAKFAST WITH CHAPPY GLEN

OSHC is hosting a breakfast to help raise money for the school Chaplaincy service Chappy Glen works tirelessly within our school community and has built many strong friendships Many of our children have had the opportunity to meet and participate in activities with Chappy but some of our working families have not had the opportunity to meet him Our breakfast will give families an opportunity to meet and chat with Chappy Glen In return we ask from you a gold coins donation

Whatrsquos to eat BBQ bacon amp egg sandwiches and fruit juice

When Thursday 30 November 2017 645 am ndash 800 am

Where Outside main OSHC building

Why To raise money for the school chaplaincy and build stronger connections for our families within the school community

School Banking Newshellip

COLOURING COMPETITION UPDATE

Prep-Year 3 School Banking Students

WIN A PRIZE PACK - Click here for updated information Colour in the CBA character sheet which came home Tuesday 14 November Year 4-6 School Banking Students

WIN A $20 ITUNES CARD - Click here for updated information Design a brochure to promote an activity you could perform in your neighbourhood to earn money to help you achieve your savings goal

Poem anthology by 6JWhellip FREE VERSE POEM

6JW students are doing an anthology full of many different poems One poem is a free verse Free verse is one of the simplest and yet most difficult type of poetry to write While it doesnrsquot constrict the poet with rules about form it requires him or her to work hard at creating a piece that is beautiful and meaningful without any specific guidelines about rhyme and meter

Free Verse Poem by Vlad 6JW

I was walking down the street

Minding my own business as the birds give a tweet

The loud echo goes bouncing down the street

As I walk with the beat

The cars give a hoot and the cows give a moo

As I walk on the highway

Past the farm

What is that I hear

Oh no

The police alarm

HAIKU POEM

Haiku is a type of poetry from the Japanese culture This is how to write a Haiku Haiku poems can be written in 3 short lines consisting of 17 syllables which are as follows

First line = 5 syllables Second line = 7 syllables Third line = 5 syllables

Haiku Poem by Stella 6JW

Birds are flying high

Soaring along through the clouds

Waiting for dinner

Community News CINQUAIN POEM

This is how to write a cinquain

Line one Decide on one word title (noun) Line two Choose two words that describe your title (adjective) Line three Choose three words that tell you something that the title can do (verb) Line four Choose a four word phrase that describes a feeling about your title Line five Think of one word that refers back to your title (synonym)

Cinquain Poem by Isabella 6JW

Puppies

Cute Kind

Play Sleep Cuddle

Brightens Up My Day

Dog

AT THE BEACH

On Tuesday for Year 5 camp we went to the beach We all were split up into three groups to play some games I was in group two There were three games Blindfolded Relays Howzat and A to B

The first game group two played was Blindfolded Relays It was where two people would go out onto the track and one person was blindfolded and the other was a guide The person who was blindfolded had a baton and had to run to the cone (blindfolded) and back They had to hand it to the next blindfolded person The first team to go out twice and sit down was the winner The tricky thing was that the guide could not touch the blindfolded person only give verbal directions

Game two was called Howzat It was similar to cricket except you just had to throw a ball at the stumps If you hit the wicket you had to yell out lsquoHowzatrsquo

The last game we played was my favourite game It was called A to B There was a stick placed horizontally on the sand You had to dig a hole under it but you could only dig from one side ndash Point A Your whole team had to crawl under the stick to get to Point B If you touched the stick everyone in the team had to run down to the water then back and start again

I had a really enjoyable time at camp and I am looking forward to Year 6 camp next year Nick 5PH