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31 January 201831 January 2018
Date Claimers
1 February 5c Feb Commences
2 February Brisbane Heat Promotion – Main Oval @8:15am
4 February P&C Welcome BBQ
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Life Education Van P- 2
Principal’s ReportWelcome to the new school year. I would like to welcomenew families and students to our school and wish you everyhappiness in your learning journey at Camp Hill.
The school year commenced for staff in the week prior tostudents returning in our Pupil Free week. During this week,the staff undertook a diverse range of professional developmentprograms (including Managing Anaphylaxis/Asthma andDiabetes) and exploration of the Australian Curriculum. It was awonderful chance to work together in professional teams.
Day 8 Enrolment
As we start the year, I would like to remind everyone that thedepartment will finalise all staffing to schools based on Day 8enrolments. I am very confident that we have the enrolmentspredicted, and hence have no changes to the class set-ups.
New Staff
This year we welcome some new class teachers to Camp Hill,these include: Ms Renee Hedberg (Prep Purple); Ms BronwynWinnett (Year 2D); Ms Anna Casson and Mrs Karina Townsend(Year 3/4E) and Mrs Lee-Anne Fowler (Year 6C)
Each of our new staff members have already commented onthe warm welcome that they have received from their students.
Day 1 of Term
I must say that Monday 22 January (Day 1) was a delight – somany new and returning students, all ready for their new schoolyear and all so very positive and keen to be at school. Therehave been so many adventures to share amongst both staff andstudents – with trips from Jamaica to Japan.
Our youngest students were incredibly mature in their approachto ‘big’ school and a credit to the transition preparation thattheir families, and pre-prep providers, had provided to eachchild. Well done everyone.
Tea and Tissues was an affirmation of the success of the newjourney for both parents and students.
2018 School Fair
This year will be an exciting one with the P&C Biannual SchoolFete. The Fair is always a massive undertaking, but ‘manyhands do make light/er work’, so I encourage everyone to seehow you can contribute. The gains for our students are amazing– in 2016, the Fair raised nearly $60,000.
P&C School Calendars
I hope every family have their 2018 school calendar providedby the P&C. They are a great reference point for school relatedevents during the year.
Cyber-bullying Information Sessions
At the close of the holidays, the community became aware ofthe tragic impacts of cyberbullying on younger members of thecommunity.
I have organised with a Project Support Officer from DETInformation and Technologies branch to provide a whole ofschool Information Awareness program on Cyberbullying. Theproposed program includes:
I believe that this program will empower our community torespond to this worldwide issue in an informed and confidentmanner. The need to empower our students to managecyberbullying will be an ongoing issue for this generation, butone that can be achieved with skills and understanding.
Students in younger years will also be made aware of theinherent complexities of using the internet, as well as be shownsafety strategies relevant to their age and access. I encourageparents to continue to review your supervision of your children’saccess to information technology and social media.
P&C Air-conditioning
I must share our prep students, teachers and family’sappreciation of the air-conditioners installed by our verysupportive P&C. I am sure that the Year 1 and 2 cohorts aresupporting this valued fund raising program.
Parent Information Sessions
Parent information sessions for Prep and Year 1 occurred onthe last day of the Pupil Free week – these were highlysupported and I would like to thank everyone for yourcontributions to the sessions.
Information sessions for students in Years 2 – Year 6 will occurearly in the term. Teachers will send home information for theirfamilies in regards to the timing of these sessions.
Communication
The school has a range of communication channels. Theseinclude:
I am confident that all our students are well settled into theirschool routines and enjoying their new learning adventures.I encourage parents to talk with their children about theirindividual learning goals and to consider setting personal goals.Having a personal/learning goal is the key to developing theskills of planning and reviewing. Taking time to reflect uponthe elements of a goal, and the tasks required to achieving it,and to celebrate the achievement of the goal is a very powerfulpersonal learning.
Best wishesDeborah Driver
• Parent Information sessions on the evenings ofWednesday 18 April (register using the following link:http://ems.gs/3wfq0cUbWiD) or Thursday 19 April(please register on the following link: http://ems.gs/3wfq0ctbWiI).
• Year 4 – 6 students will have a session at school onThursday 24 May – additional information to beprovided.
• Staff will also have the option of attending aninformation session on site.
1. Fortnightly school newsletter. This is sent homeelectronically. Please see either Mrs Somerfield or MsMcDougall in the junior campus office for details onhow to subscribe to the newsletter.
2. School website. The school has a website that isupdated regularly. Please feel free to give the schoolfeedback on the site.
3. QSchools app. This app can be downloaded to yoursmart phone and supplies you with information likecalendar items and newsletters direct to your device.
4. Classroom Parent Representative (CPR) program.The CPR program provides a weekly communicationlink to parents (please ensure you provide your emailcontact to the network). I encourage parents to takean active role in this highly valued program. If youhave queries about the program please see MrFrearson.
5. Teacher communication. Teachers will set up a classcommunication email list early in the year. Pleaseensure that you provide your email to your child’sclass teacher. It is important to advise your teacher ifyour contact details change throughout the schoolyear.
6. Flyers and general information. The school hires arange of our facilities to outside providers. Twice ayear these hirers will send home flyers on theirprograms for your consideration. A list of hirers (andcontact details) is on the website for yourconsideration.
7. Reporting: Formal Parent-Teacher meetings willoccur at the end of Terms 1 and 3. Report cards aresent home, electronically, at the end of Terms 2 and4.
8. Parent-Teacher meetings will occur throughout theyear. Please ensure that you arrange a meeting timewith your teacher. If you need to discuss an issueurgently, please advise the office and a member ofthe administration team will meet with you as soon aspossible. Teachers have the responsibility of studentsupervision throughout the day and it is not advisableto have a meeting that compromises student safety.
9. Administration team. The school administration team:myself as Principal; Mrs Larissa Wills and Mr MichaelFrearson (Deputy Principals) and Mrs Sam Brown(Head of Special Education Services) are alwayshappy to meet with families to discuss suggestions,concerns or issues. Please contact the administrationoffice to arrange an appointment.
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Deputy ReportWelcome to all our new families who have started at Camp Hillthis year, as well as our many returning families. The School hashad a calm start to the year with students and families meetingnew teachers, organising routines, organising equipment andsettling into a new year of learning. It is always a big changefor young children getting into a new routines, new friendshipgroups and new adults to work with. It is not unusual forchildren to be shy, teary and a little “out of sorts” as they getused to the new changes in their schooling. This should passwithin a few days or a few weeks for some. Older children canbe anxious with a change of classroom, teacher and friendshipgroups. This also is quite normal, and should pass quickly.The teachers are experienced with these reactions at the startof a year and will handle them with care and in a positivemanner. If you have ongoing concerns, please contact yourchild’s teacher or talk to the school administration.
Children are also very tired at this time of year, having to engagein a very packed curriculum and activities within each schoolday. Please ensure they are getting to bed early and gettingadequate sleep. It may be mindful to set a few weeks asidewithout a whole lot of extracurricular activities in the afternoons,as well as planning much needed down time for the weekends.
This is a good time of the year to start setting up some schoolrelated routines at home as well. In the early years, students canwork toward independence with dressing for school, organisingtheir bag, looking at the school/class calendar to see what isneeded for the day and completing any homework. Homeworkwill start shortly in Years 1 and 2. Homework is not meant tobe an arduous task for children or parents, but is meant toestablish a small home routine (which will increase as your childgets older), as well as review school work undertaken in class.If you have any concerns about homework, please talk to yourclassroom teacher.
Children in the upper years of primary should show moreindependence with the organisation routines expected of them.Using their student diary would be a beneficial strategy.Children should know what is happening each day, whatequipment they need and what they need to plan for thecoming week. With increased independence, students willdevelop the necessary skills to function in the coming yearsahead.
Michael Frearson and Larissa Wills
Medication at SchoolPlease note below guidelines regarding medication at school.For more information see the Ed qld medication link below.
Administering medication at school
If your child requires staff to administer medication to your childat school, please contact the school office in the first instanceto discuss your child’s requirements.
Please note, school staff will only administer medication that:
Office staff will ask you to complete and sign Section 1 of theAdministration of medication at school record sheet.
N.B. If your child requires more than one medication, you willneed to complete a form for each medication.
There are also requirements if your child has Anaphylacticallergy or Asthma where a doctor issued action plan is required.Please refer to Education Qld link below.
http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au/education/management/Pages/Administration-of-Medications-in-Schools.aspx
Finance News
These are our banking details:
Bank: Commonwealth Bank CarindaleBSB: 064-104Account: 0009 0109Reference: 1ASChildGarden
Details of upcoming activities are generally sent home via theclassroom teacher. However, in case you misplace informationabout an upcoming activity, but know a payment is due, wetry to keep the same order for all activities: Class/Initial andSurname/Activity.
Please note: both Outside School Hours Care and the UniformShop have different banking details.
Thank you to those who have already paid for the Life Ed Van– please keep the payments coming through. If you are havingany issues with the payment do not hesitate to contact me [email protected]
Sandra SaundersBusiness Manager
Habits of the MindThis year, the whole school will be looking at‘how we can be kind.’
The 4 “C’s” – Courtesy, Cooperation,Commitment and Consideration are
• has been prescribed by a qualified health practitioner(e.g. doctor, dentist)
• is in its original container
• has an attached pharmacy label.
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embedded in teaching and learning. The “C” focus for thismonth, February, is COURTESY.
We are mindful of this as we settle into the new school yearbeing aware of how our words and actions affect others.
Each class in the Junior Campus will look at how we can belike Connie Confidence and Charlie Confidence as we beginour 2018 school journey. The children will engage in confidencebuilding activities as they settle in to starting school or being in anew class group. Attention will be centred on not being afraid tomake mistakes when learning new things, making new friendsand becoming used to new surroundings.
Connie and Charlie are characters from the ‘You Can Do It’Program, a Social Skills program developed and designed foryoung children, which is used in HoM lessons. The students willmeet each character via puppets, songs and related stories.
The Senior Campus students will review the characters fromthe Y.C.D.I. program and reflect upon how they have becomemore confident, organised, persistent, and resilient and howthey relate and get along with others. Each class will exploresome of the 16 Habits of Mind as the year unfolds as well asparticipate in programs designed to enhance thinking skills.
Sports News
Term 1 PE Lessons
During the first term of PE, students in Years 1-6 will beswimming. Prep students will be involved in a number ofintroductory physical activities, with lessons being on the oval orin the hall. PE lessons will be run by Mr Bourke or Mrs Roberts.
Year 1-6 students will need the following for swimming lessons:
Students who cannot participate for suitable reasons, mustprovide a note to their classroom or PE Teacher.
Year 1-2 swimming requires a ratio of 1 adult per 10 childrenin the water. Any parents or guardians that are able to helpwith swimming, please see your child’s class teacher. For safetyreasons, no younger children are able to accompany parentswhen supervising class swimming.
2018 Lytton District Swimming Trials
Students who are turning 10-12 years old in 2018, have theopportunity to trial at the Lytton District event. This will be heldon Friday 9th February 2018.
Interested students would need to meet qualifying times setby our school representative district, in order to be nominated.Personal best times can be considered, as well as times usedwhen trialling for our 2017 school carnival.
Please see Mr Bourke or Mrs Roberts to express interest byThursday 1st February.
2018 Sporting Events
Term 1 – P-6 Sporting Schools Clinic (Cricket).Term 1 – Year 3 & Year 4 Cricket Academy.Monday 26th March – Senior Campus Year 3 – 6 CrossCountry Carnival.
Term 2 – Inter School Sport (Year 4-6).Term 2 – P-6 Sporting Schools Clinic (Volleyball).Wednesday 16th May (12-3pm) – Junior Campus P-2Cross Country Carnival.Monday 18th June – Senior Campus Year 3-6 AthleticsCarnival (Day 1).Wednesday 20th June – Senior Campus Year 3-6Athletics Carnival (Day 2).
Term 3 – P-6 Sporting Schools Clinic (AFL).Term 3 Date TBC – Year 5-6 T20 Blast Cricket.Term 3 – Year 5 & Year 6 Cricket Academy.Wednesday 25th July – Junior Campus P-2 JuniorSports Day.Wednesday 8th August – Senior Campus Year 3-6 BallGames Carnival.Thursday 23rd August – Senior Schools Volleyball CupYear 4-6.
Term 4 – P-6 Sporting Schools Clinic (Lacrosse).Term 4 – Year 3 and Year 4 Cricket Academy.Tuesday 4th December – Senior Campus Year 3-6Swimming Carnival.Friday 7th December – Junior Campus P-2 SwimmingCarnival.
2018 Representative School Sport Opportunities
Students who are turning 10 – 12 years old in 2018, havethe opportunity to nominate for school representative trials.Students must be nominated by our school to attend any trial.Please see Mr Bourke or Mrs Roberts ASAP to expressinterest, as these are the dates of the trials andnominations are due before the date. Please also visit thedistrict and regional sporting websites for more information.
https://bulimbass.eq.edu.au/Extracurricular/Sports/Pages/Lytton-District-Sport.aspx
https://meteastschoolsport.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx
Term 1 Opportunities:
9th February – Girls & Boys Swimming.20th February –Boys Basketball.21st February – 11yrs Girls Netball & 12yrs Girls Netball.7th March – Girls Basketball.8th March – Boys Baseball.14th March – 11yrs Boys Rugby League & 12yrs BoysRugby League.15th March – Boys AFL.22nd March – Girls & Boys Soccer.26th March – Boys Softball.27th March – Girls Hockey.
• Swimming togs.
• Rash shirt / sun shirt.
• Swimming cap.
• Towel.
• Bag to put everything in.
• Goggles are optional.
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Term 2 Opportunities:
26th April – Girls & Boys Cross Country.2nd May – Girls Touch Football.8th May – Girls Rugby League.8th May – Boys Touch Football.9th May – Boys Rugby Union.10th May – Girls Softball.11th May – Girls & Boys Tennis.
Term 1 Sporting Schools Clinic
This term we have again been approved a Sporting Schoolsgrant. This term all classes will be involved in a cricket clinicwith their class during school hours. They will develop essentialphysical skills such as throwing, catching and striking by aqualified coach.
Sports Notice Board
For updated and upcoming events, keep an eye on the sportsnoticeboard, located near the senior campus library.
Music MattersWelcome to another exciting year of music making.
Preps, Year 1 and 2 will be experiencing lots of singing, playing,listening and responding to music with Mrs Cook.
Students in Years 3 and 4 should all have recorders and willbe learning reading and playing skills on this instrument. Theywill also be singing, writing and playing classroom percussioninstruments with Mrs Cook
Students in Years 5 and 6 will be doing a Ukulele basedprogram with Mr Griffin. In this program, they will be singing,playing the ukulele, recorder and other classroom percussioninstruments.
Choirs
Choir rehearsals have commenced. Students are able to comealong for the 1st 2 weeks to see if they would like to join. Pleasesee the rehearsal schedule in this section for days and timesof each rehearsal. Mrs Cook conducts all of the choirs.
Recorder Ensemble
Mrs Devlin will be directing the Recorder Ensemble again thisyear. Students in Years 4, 5 and 6 are welcome to join. Theymeet every Friday morning at 8:00 am in 3A’s classroom.
Recorder Ensemble
The Ukulele Group made their debut last year at the BulimbaUke Fest and were very well received by the crowd. Students inYears 5 and 6 are welcome to join this group on Wednesdaysat 1st break with Mr Griffin.
Band and String Program
The Instrumental teachers are Ms Heratage (Strings) and MrStockdale (Band).
Students learning an instrument should have received aninformation/welcome letter with a timetable and all relevantinformation. Please contact either Mrs Cook
[email protected], Ms Heratage [email protected] or MrStockdale [email protected] if your child has not received thisinformation.
Lessons commenced this week. Concert Band (all studentsin the Band Program in Years 5 and 6) and String Orchestra(all students in the String Program in Years 4,5 and 6) willcommence next week. Concert Band on Tuesday 6 Februaryand String Orchestra on Wednesday 7 February. Please see therehearsal schedule below.
Students who have only just started learning in 2018 do notparticipate in Concert Band or String Orchestra yet.
Band and String Program
Group
Name
Year
Levels
Involved
Day Time Rehearsal
Space
Senior Choir
(MrsMeredithCook)
Years 5and 6
Monday 8:00 – 8:40am
SeniorCampusRoom 15(Music)
Chaps –BoysSingingGroup
(MrsMeredith
Cook)
Years 3 -6
Monday 1:30 – 1:45pm
SeniorCampus
Room 15(Music)
ConcertBand
(Mr TobyStockdale)
Years 5and 6
Tuesday 7:50 – 8:45am
SeniorCampus
Room 25
(Instrumental)
IntermediateChoir
(MrsMeredith
Cook)
Years 3and 4
Tuesday 11:15 –11:40 am
SeniorCampus
Room 15(Music)
StringOrchestra
(Ms RoseHeratage)
Years 4 -6
Wednesday 7:50 am –8:45 am
SeniorCampus
Room 15(Music)
UkuleleGroup
(Mr PhilipGriffin)
Years 5and 6
Wednesday 11:15-11:40am
SeniorCampus
Room 15(Music)
Junior Choir
(MrsMeredithCook andMrs RhondaBrown)
Years 1and 2
Thursday 11:15 –11:40 am
JuniorCampus
Room A7
Music/Habitsof the MindRoom
RecorderEnsemble
(Mrs Ann
Years 4-7 Friday 8:00 – 8:40am
3A’s Room
Room 30
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Group
Name
Year
Levels
Involved
Day Time Rehearsal
Space
Devlin)
Performance Uniform
All groups (apart from the Ukulele Group who wear Hawaiianshirts) require the following items for performances –
Please check the newsletter each fortnight for informationregarding performance dates.
P&C News
Welcome to 2018
Welcome back everyone and to our new Preps and newfamilies, welcome! We hope your first week went well and thatthe long weekend gave you the opportunity to relax.
Want to stay up to date with what is going on for the P&C?This is the start.
We also have a fantastic Facebook page to keep youinformed. Follow us on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/camphillpandc
Upcoming Events for Term 1
5c February
‘5c February’ starts Wednesday 1stFebruary. For the whole of the month ofFebruary, dig deep down the back of thecouch, check those pockets and bring all your 5c pieces intoyour class for collection.
There will be an Ice-Block party for the class on each campusthat raises the most money, as well as money back for 1st, 2nd& 3rd to purchase resources for their class.
Prep Welcome BBQ – Sunday 4th February
Our new Prep families – make sure you RSVP for your WelcomeBBQ this Sunday the 4th February. Please email now if youhave not to [email protected]
Fair Meeting & P&C Meeting – Wednesday 21stFebruary
Senior Staff Room – D Block (next to the Uniform Shop)
Fair Meeting 6pm – come along and see the planningfor our Fair on July 28. Feel free to join the team for thisfantastic event.
P&C Meeting 7pm – new parents are welcome also.Come and meet the P&C team and see what is on theagenda for the school fundraising for this year.
Tuckshop Tidbits
Welcome to all our new families andwelcome back to all the other Camp Hillfamilies. I look forward to seeing your names come through theTuckshop this year.
Parents please note that 1st Break is the longer of the two lunchbreaks and this is when you need to provide a more substantialmeal for your child. Second break is more an afternoon snack.
Sushi will be our 1st Term special, so check Flexischools whenordering.
Birthday Ice blocks are now available to purchase throughFlexischools
TNT SOUR $10 for 25Fruity Ices $10 for 25
These are both gluten friendly and dairy free.
Volunteers are always welcome at the Tuckshop. Any timethat can be given is always appreciated. Our busiest days areThursday and Friday and this is when we really need help. Twohours (9am - 11am) is all the time required once a week/month/term. We provide lunch/morning tea and as much tea/coffeeas you can drink. A BIG thank you to those parents who havealready come to see Sharyn about volunteering.
Sharyn – Tuckshop [email protected]
Uniform Shop News
A special thank you to my volunteers Ivana,Ruth & Tracey! Back to school is always abusy time and I could not have done itwithout your help.
We have a wonderful range of 2nd handuniforms available in store. We are back toour normal trading hours of 8:15 – 9:30 amon Tuesdays & Thursdays. For your
• Music polo shirt (available from the Uniform shop)
• Navy blue culottes or shorts
• Short white socks
• Plain black shoes
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convenience, order on line and the order will be taken to yourchild’s class.
https://schoolshoponline.net.au/camphillipss
You will notice a change in the school bag. A splash of red, butwow they stand out. Loved seeing the Prep bags hanging thisweek.
Please feel free to email at any time for assistance.
Uniform Shop trading hours are –
Tuesday and Thursday 8:15 – 9:30am under “D” Block,Senior Campus
Lee-Anne Currie - Uniform Shop ConvenorEmail:- [email protected]
Crocs Swim Club
WELCOME BACK!! And a special welcometo all the new families who have joined theClub for the second half of the season.
For new families to the school:
Squad training is held after school Monday to Thursday from3.30pm and before school on a Tuesday and Wednesdaymorning.
Club night is on a Friday night. Starts at 7.00pm and endsapprox. 8.30pm. It is a relaxed family night - our emphasis ison fun and friendship. Each child is encouraged to reach theirpersonal goals whether it is improvement in their confidence orswim times.
Learn to swim and Pre squad classes are held on Fridayafternoons and Saturday mornings.
This is a very action packed term in the pool.
First Club night: 2nd FebruaryCarnival Cannon Hill and Norman Park at Cannon Hill17th FebruaryCarnival Club Captains at Camp Hill 24th FebruaryCarnival Wishart and Holland Park at Camp Hill 3rdMarchAge Stroke Championships 17th MarchLast Club night 23rd MarchSeason Breakup Party and Trophy Presentations 28thMarch
TRAINING FEES: A reminder that training fees for Term 1 aredue. If you have not yet paid your fees, could you please attendto this asap. Thanks.
For more information on our Club please visit our Website orcontact:
http://www.camphillswim.club
Bernadette Larter (Club Secretary) 0414638740 oremail [email protected] Rollason (Coach) on 3823 4698 or 0407 577822.
Enjoy the season!!!
Swim with the Camp Hill Crocs!
Chappy NewsWelcome back to Term 1 of 2018. It’s great to see so manyfamiliar faces return looking refreshed from a great summerbreak. We have a great year planned for Chaplaincy and willkeep you informed of upcoming events through this newsletter.
Any families that would like to help support Chaplaincy, joinour mailing group or have any questions please email us [email protected].
Welcome back to school!
Chappy Mal and the Chaplaincy team
GeneralAs it’s the start of the school year please take the time torefresh your school safety road rules. This link is a reminderon how to keep our kids safe
https://roadahead.partica.online/the-road-ahead/road-ahead-dec-jan-2017-2018/motoring/refresh-your-road-rules-knowledge-for-2017-18
Please see below link for Get Started Vouchers which canhelp with funding your child to participate in sport
https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/kids
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