• 24 – 28 August

Book Fair Week

• 28 August

Book Week Dress Up

• 02 September

Athletics Day (1/2 day)

• 03 September

Athletics Day (All Day)

• 03 September

Year 6 Graduation

Meeting

• 4 September

Student Free Day

• 8 September

Year 6 Camp – Tinaroo

• 14 September

Swimming Lessons

commence

• 18 September

End of Term 3

• 5 October

Public Holiday

• 6 October

Start of Term 4

Date Claimers: Welcome Message:

Issue 24

26th August 2020

I have been advised that Marianne Macdonald will be returning as Principal of Ingham State School in Term 4 and I will return to my substantive position as Deputy Principal at Ingham State High School.

Whilst 2020 has been a very challenging and demanding year it has been a very rewarding experience for myself both professionally and personally. I am very proud of what we have achieved so far this year and acknowledge the support I have received from parents and staff as it is obvious we are working towards a common goal of providing the students of Ingham State School with a quality education in a friendly and supportive environment.

Attached to this newsletter is an information bulletin, which outlines details of the upcoming “ISS Show Day” on Thursday 17 September. The PBL team have been busy planning and organising this event to ensure a day filled with rewards for students and an opportunity to finish Term 3 with an event which will allow students to mingle together, have fun and work with their teacher and classmates to plan and run their stall.

At Whole School Assembly on Monday, students were given a very clear message of how they can be awarded Gotcha points as a reward for upholding the school rules of Be safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible and exhibiting good behaviour, wearing the school uniform correctly, following instructions, being kind to others and attending school every day. I have encouraged staff to promote the Gotcha points with students and recognise students who deserve to be rewarded for doing the right thing.

Book Week has provided a buzz around the school for staff and students. I have been amazed at the effort so many staff members put into dressing up as their favourite book character and parading around the school to help promote the importance of reading and encouraging students to enjoy reading and writing skills. I look forward to this Friday to witness students in costume.

Next Wednesday and Thursday we will be holding the Athletics carnival on the school oval. I remind all Parents, Grandparents, Carers, Guardians and Volunteers they are not permitted to enter the school grounds due to ongoing COVID-19 social distancing restrictions. It is unfortunate that families will be prevented from being a part of this very popular school event but we cannot relax our management strategies. I appreciate your support with this matter.

The coming weeks are certainly going to be action packed with the Athletics carnival, Year 6 Camp and ISS Show Day all happening before the school holidays. These events do not occur without commitment from parents and staff to ensure that students are given every opportunity to show case there skills and ability at sporting and cultural events. The next three weeks will be busy but very rewarding for us all.

Regards,

Kevin Barnes Principal

P&C

COMMITTEE

MEETING

Monday 7th September

20207.00pm

Venue: Staff Room

Everyone welcome!Tea & Coffee

Provided

This term, The Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Team, have planned an end of term celebration to reward the students for their consistent and ongoing good behaviour choices throughout the term.

On Thursday 17th September, Ingham State School will be hosting their very own Show!

We have contacted Brophy’s Party Entertainment Service to support us in this endeavour. They have a strict COVID Safe Plan that ensures we continue to uphold our department protocols as health and safety of our staff, students and school community remains paramount. Details on rides and entertainment are still being finalised, but please keep an eye on the newsletter and Facebook for further information there.

Because this is an event with a behaviour focus, entry to the Show is dependent on students upholding the ethos of the school – Good Citizens and following our school wide behaviour expectations of Be Safe, Be Responsible and Be Respectful. To enable all students a fair chance to participate, we have a 10 Chance system, which provides an equitable opportunity for all students to demonstrate good behaviour.

Any student who consistently shows disregard for the School’s Code of Conduct - Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible – will lose a chance. If a student loses all 10 chances, they will be unable to attend the Show.

Our aim is to foster Good Citizens at Ingham State School by reinforcing and rewarding positive behaviour.

All ride expenses will be covered by the school, however students will earn Gotchas to determine the amount of rides that they can have. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in side show activities organised and supervised by the teachers. There will be a special ‘Show’ tuckshop menu available for students to purchase and as well as the opportunity to purchase Show Bags and fairy floss as part of fundraising activities for the school

The PBL Team

PBL News

Student Absences

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If your child is absent from school, please advise via the following methods:

• Sending a text to the SMS number (0418 157 321)• Phoning our Absence Line to leave a message (4776 9360)• Phoning the Office (4776 9333)• You may also email admin@inghamss.eq.edu.au.

Please ensure you include your CHILD’S NAME/ CLASS/ DATE/ and the REASON FOR THE ABSENCE.

If no reason is provided, the absence will be recorded as “Unauthorised’’.

Our Purposeis to provide quality learning environments in which students improve their academic and social development.

Our Focusis on building a strong professional learning culture focussed on student progress.

Bank Account DetailsBank Account details:

NAME: Ingham State School

BSB: 064 810

ACCOUNT: 0009 0149

School Badges ………… $ 2

School Hats…………..… $10

Homework Bags …….. $10

Water Bottle Coolers…$10

Call into the Office at any

time to purchase these

items.

Items for Purchase

Assembly

Held on Monday afternoons commencing

at 2:30pm in the

Multipurpose Hall.

Everyone welcome!

School Drop Off and Pick Up

It is important that our school remains safe and maintains hygienic environments for all of our community. Parents are asked to respect and adhere to the following measures:

Students and staff who are unwell must stay home.

Adults must not congregate in and around school grounds, car parks, school gates and outside classrooms.

Parents are to use MP Hall area or STOP, DROP & GO area to drop students off in the morning. There will be supervision from 8.00am. Parents should not enter the school grounds.

Students can be picked up from the STOP, DROP & GO area or BACK GATE area. Please organise with your child/ren where pick up will be. Prep students will wait in the MP Hall each afternoon with their teachers.

PARENTS SHOULD NOT ENTER THE SCHOOL GROUNDS.

“Thank you for your support’’

EFTPOS

Now available

BE SAFEBE RESPONSIBLEBE RESPECTFUL

Swimming

Swimming Consent Forms and money are due in to

the Office by 9.00am,

Friday 11th September (Week 9)

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Talking TuckshopAt present there is still a shortage of Ice Blocks. We have tubs of Ice Cream, Icy Poles, Swing Milk Ice Block, Pink Icy Pops and Custard Icy Pops available. Hopefully this shortage will be resolved soon.

Athletics Carnival will be held half day Wednesday 2nd

September and full day Thursday 3rd September - next week.

Tuckshop Menu for next Thursday will be a little different. Please read the Menu in this newsletter. Students and Staff purchasing Big Lunch and Afternoon Tea on Sports Day must write their order out and post in the Tuckshop Post Box before going to the Oval.

Lunch Times are as follows:Big Lunch 11.00am - 11.10am All School Afternoon Tea - Prep to Year 3 1.00pm - 1.10pm- Year 4 to Year 6 1.20pm - 1.30pm

Thank you for your cooperation.

Thank you,

Mrs ByersTuckshop Convenor

Athletics Carnival MenuSausage Rolls $3.50

Pies $4.00

Hot Dogs (with cheese & sauce) $3.50

Toasties (ham, cheese, chicken, tomato) $3.50

Ice BlocksIcecream Tub $2.00

Frozen Yoghurt $2.00

Icy Poles $1.50

Icy Pops (Pink) $0.50

Icy Pops (Custard) $0.80

Fruit Cups $1.50

Fruit Cups w/ Custard $1.50

Popcorn $0.50

DrinksChocolate Milk $3.00

Strawberry Milk $3.00

Water $2.00

Apple Juice $3.00

Apple & Blackcurrant $3.00

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Certificates presented recently:

Stars of the WeekOlivia 1MBJaedan 3MSAddison 4KN

Music Prep AS

Certificates

02 September 2020

Two payments of $40.00 were made to the School bank account

with no name in the reference.

If you made a payment on Monday 24th August 2020 directly to our bank account, please let the office know as

soon as possible.

Thank you for your assistance.

School road safetyLook out, there are children aboutGo slow in school zonesSlow down, stay safeSlow down, keep our kids safeHeroes wear helmets Look out for kids crossingCross at the lightsCross at the zebra crossingCross at the supervised crossing

Stop, look, listen and think before you cross the roadKeep our school safe: put road safety firstThanks to our crossing supervisors for keeping us safeThanks for slowing down through our school zone

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St Patrick’s Parish Ingham Sacramental Program

In fourth term, St Patrick's Parish will be commencing the program for Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion for Catholic children in Grade 2.

If you would like your child to take part, please phone Marcella at the Parish office 4776 2600 or email re@inghamcatholic.com by Wednesday, 26 August, 2020 so that an invitation can be mailed to you to begin the journey towards the Lord's Table.

If there is an older child who has not yet received the Sacraments and wishes to do so, please call or email the office as above.

For your convenience, eftpos is now available at the office for all fees e.g.

Swimming, Camps, Excursions etc.

Book Fair – Week 7

Monday 24 August – Friday 28 August

We are fortunate to be able to hold our first Book Fair for 2020.

It will be a little different to our usual ones, but students will still be

able to purchase some beautiful books!

Due to COVID19 restrictions, this will be a cashless Book Fair with all payments to be prepaid online.

Procedure:

Preview with students as a class with teacher

Complete wish lists and take home (see image below)

Parent pays by Credit Card online (scholastic.com.au/payment) and records

receipt number on wish list

Student returns to school with completed wish list to collect books

(or a reorder is placed if stock is sold).

Photos of the open book cases will be posted on the school Facebook

page to enable parents to view their child’s choices

The Fair will be open to students only (No Parents)

at the following times:

Before school: 8:15 am to 8:45 am

Second lunch: 1:40 pm to 2:00 pm

The commission from Book Fair sales puts more books on our library shelves and we greatly appreciate your

continued support!

Thanks,

Resource Centre TeamBook Week Dress Up

Friday 28th AugustAs part of our Book Fair and Book Week celebrations,

students are invited to dress up as their favourite book

character on Friday 28 August.

This is always a fabulous day with many wonderful

costumes, so we encourage everyone to do their

creative best!

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How To Make Payment for Book Fair

Go to: www.scholastic.com.au/payment

Enter the following details:

Record your receipt number on Wish List & return it to the Resource Centre.

Your Receipt Number

N.B.If students would like to purchase novelty / stationery items, this is still possible.

Simply enter a payment amount eg. $10 on the Wish List, record receipt number and return as usual. Students can then select items to that value.

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Performing ArtsInstrumental Music

Lesson Days

Woodwind/Brass with Mrs Gunston – Thursday Strings with Mrs Wright – Wednesday afternoon (Year 4’s) and Friday

Important Notice

Due to the Athletics Day next Thursday 3 September, there will be no ensemble rehearsal or music lessons for our Woodwind / Brass instrumental students. Students are asked to leave their instrumental at home for that day.

Over the past few weeks, it has been wonderful to hear students improve on their instrument, as they have been practicing at home to prepare their music for their upcoming assessments. Thank you so much to those families who have been encouraging students to continue to do regular practice at home – both Mrs Wright and Mrs Gunston are very proud of the students and the progress that has been made! As mentioned last week, it would be greatly appreciated if families could encourage their child to perform their assessment pieces in front of others at home. This will help to build confidence in students for when they need to perform in front of other people (which can be a scary thing!). If any students are having concerns with pieces of music, please let Mrs Wright or Mrs Gunston know as soon as possible.

Music Stands

Our school is still in desperate need of music stands for our ensemble rehearsals! If any families have any music stands at home that they no longer need, it would be greatly appreciated if you would be willing to donate them to the school! Music stands can be either dropped off at the office, or to Mrs Gunston in the Music room.

Mrs Wright and Mrs Gunston

Good condition Second-hand Uniforms needed.

We are looking for pre-loved uniforms(especially boys)

Donations can be handed in at the Office at any time.

Second-Hand Uniforms

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Time Event number Event

9:00 a.m. 1-8 5-8 years Sprints

10:00 a.m. 9-18 9-13 years 200m Sprints

11:30 a.m. 20-22 9–12 years 1200m Run Final

11:45 a.m. 23-28 5-8 years Sprint Finals

12:00 noon 29-37 9-13 years 200m Sprint Finals

2020 Annual Athletics CarnivalThe 2020 Annual Athletics Carnival will be held next Wednesday the 2 nd and

Thursday the 3rd of September at Ingham State School. Although there is no

Barnes Cup held in the district this year, students will still be competing for Age

Champion.

Below are the details of the carnival.

Covid-19 Restrictions

Based on the current COVID-19 operating guidelines for Queensland state schools, Ingham State School will continue

to adhere to protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of students, staff and the wider school community.

Below are the operating guidelines that the school must adhere to:

Physical distancing of 1.5 metres required by all adults

Restricted access to school grounds by adults, including parents, carers and visitors

Parents and carers should contact the school or their child's teacher by phone or online wherever possible

Adults must not gather in and around school grounds, car parks, school gates, outside classrooms and in

office environments

Although parents will not be allowed to enter school grounds and cheer on their children , the school will be

posting many pictures and videos of the carnival via the Facebook page.

What to wear: Students will be expected to be in their sports uniforms, running shoes and hat on Wednesday

and Thursday.

Program (guide only):

Wednesday

Thursday

Students 5-8 years old will participate in novelty activities during the morning and relays in the afternoon.

Students born 2007-2012 will compete in age division and rotate through high jump, long jump, sprints,

shot put and relays during the day.

Friendly reminders:

Students must bring a drink bottle and sunscreen is advised.

It is recommended that parents do not gather around school fences with cameras or

recording devices due to some students not having media permission.

A special assembly will be held in Week 10 to announce the winning House of the Carnival.

Year 5 NewsPage 11

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Italian is on the menu!Cooking up a storm in the classroom!

Using the information found on a number of menus and recipes, students are learning new Italian words and discovering the connection between languages.

Etymology:Menu can be traced back to the Latin word minūtus, meaning small in size, and also possessing or involving minute knowledge.

Discovering the etymology of culinary words and creating their very own menu is also providing a journey across cultures.

Table etiquette and unheard of ingredients are spicing up the Italian lessons.

At the end of Term 3, students will take home a ‘Recipe Bag’ with some simple recipes.