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Newsletter No. 19
14th August 2020
Welcome to new staff
We would like to welcome Mrs Felicity Boon to the Bargara State School team for the remainder of 2020. Mrs Boon is replacing Mrs Cutmore in the office so I am sure that many parents will have the pleasure of meeting Mrs Boon in the near future.
We would also like to welcome Mrs Dixon to Bargara until the end of this term. Mrs Dixon is replacing Mrs Yates who is on leave. Mrs Dixon has had a wonderful start this week with our year 1’s.
Sports day – 15th and 16th September
With the COVID situation seemingly under control in the south of the state (I have my fingers crossed), we will continue with our plans for sports day to be held in the last week of this term. To work around other activities in the school we will plan for the main day to be held on Wednesday (sprints, relays, some field events and ball games) and the separate events for the older students on the Tuesday (some field events, 800m and 200m).
As we get closer to the day I will outline the procedures we will need to follow to enable parents to attend the day. It will require every adult to follow the expectations and procedures.
As mentioned previously in newsletters if the COVID situation does change in the state, I may bring forward the sports day at short notice to ensure our students have the chance to at least participate in the day.
Spelling City
Thank you to the parents who have rung in asking why their child's Spelling City details aren't allowing them to access the site. Whilst we fully purchased Typing Tournament, IXL Maths and Reading Eggs, we made a decision to utilise a 3-month COVID free subscription deal for Spelling City which has now run out. Please enjoy the other websites when your child is at home sick or looking for further work to complete as they will support the learning here at school especially for reading and maths.
Acting Principal and Deputy Principal
For the next 2 weeks Mrs Rayner will be acting as Principal as I have 2 weeks planned for long service leave. Mrs Heidi Hayes who is our Head of Special Education (based at Kalkie SS) will support Mrs Rayner as Deputy Principal. If you have any good news, questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Bargara Bullets
Congratulations to our rugby league team who this week played, and won, their first game. Unfortunately the game was held at the same time as my staff meeting so I was unable to watch the game, however I have heard nothing but great reports about the sports-manship and effort that was on display. Well done boys, girls and coaching staff.
Regards
Chris Norris
Principal
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
14/08//2020
Prep A Dallas
Prep B Eva
1A Jack D
1B Sienna
1/2C Liam
2A Jayden
2B Georgia
3A Kye
3B Lyla
4A Hayden
4B Tallis
4/5C Zaidee
5A Archer
5B Ryder/Zeph
6A Shallyn
6B Hayley
HOME READING LOGS
Prep A Jack
BRONZE PBL AWARD
Hannah 1B
Kataya
6A Cruze
Mylee
SILVER PBL AWARD
6A Georgia
6B Elias
Lenny
Awards are presented each Monday during School Assembly,
commencing at 2:10pm. Parents of children receiving an award are welcome to attend parade. If you would like a photo of your child with
their award please email [email protected]
DATE CLAIMERS
TERM 3
JULY
Monday 11th Premier’s Reading Challenge
(11th May— 28th August)
AUGUST
Tuesday 18th P&C Subway Fundraiser Lunch
TBA Jumps Day
TBA Salter’s Day
Tuesday 25th P&C Meeting 6:00PM
Starting
Tuesday 25th
Prep Swimming
Every Tuesday & Thursday
For 4 Weeks
Friday 28th Premier’s Reading Challenge Due
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday 2nd Father’s Day Stall
Friday 4th Student Free Day
Monday 7th - Wednesday 9th
Year 5 Camp
Barambah Environmental Centre
Tuesday 15th P&C Meeting 6:00PM
Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th
Inter-House Athletics Carnival
TBA Colour Run
TBA All School’s Touch Football
Friday 18th Last Day Of Term 3
TERM 4
OCTOBER
Monday 5th Public Holiday
Tuesday 6th First Day Of Term 4
Wednesday 7th SCHOOL PHOTOS
Saturday 17th -
Friday 23rd Book Week
Tuesday 20th P&C Meeting 6:00PM
TBA Year 3-6 Swimming
(Every Thursday)
TBA Day For Daniel
NOVEMBER
TBA Year 6 Camp
Chaverim Environmental Centre
TBA Year 3 Camp Mon Repos
Tuesday 24th P&C Meeting 6:00PM
TBA Swimming Carnival Prep - Yr 6
Sunday 8th—15th NAIDOC Week
DECEMBER
Friday 11th Last Day of Term 4
Congratulations to 1 B for being awarded our PBL Class of the Week this week; for being very respectful and safe at P.E. Students
have been polite and well mannered and remembered their hats.
Congratulations to 3B who are our Attendance
Class of the Week this week with 97.5% attendance! Well Done!
Every day counts!
Hi Wonderful Bargara School community,
I hope your all having a wonderful week!
Do you know what the word integrity means?
Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong and moral principles.
A good saying for integrity is ‘doing the right thing, even when no one is watching’.
Or ‘be the type of person you would like to meet’.
Let’s try to be the best version of ourselves as we go into this weekend and have a great one!
I look forward to seeing you all next week on Tuesday and Friday.
Chappy Ris
KEPNOCK INTETNTION TO ENROL NOTES are due back Tuesday 18th August!
Earlier this week, we had a visit from Andrew Millis the Deputy Principal from Kepnock State High School. He spoke with our year 6 students
about what Kepnock has to offer for their secondary school education.
“Notification of future enrolment” forms were sent home to parents to fill out if you are
interested in enrolling your child at Kepnock State High School in 2021.
These purple notes need to be returned to the school office by Tuesday 18th August.
Tuesday 25th August 6:00pm
Tuesday 15th September 6:00pm
Tuesday 20th October 6:00pm
Tuesday 24th November 6:00pm
This week, we submitted our information in relation to the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD).
This process takes place every year and counts:
the number of school students receiving an adjustment or ‘help’ due to disability
the level of adjustment they are receiving to access education on the same basis as other students.
Students are counted in the NCCD if they receive ongoing adjustments at school due to disability. This ‘help’ allows them to access education on the same basis as a child without disability. The NCCD uses the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
We are required to provide this information to education authorities and we have spent time consulting with our teachers and support staff over the past two months to consider and record students who are identified as having and disability under the DDA and who are receiving differentiation, supplementary, substantial or extensive adjustments to assist in accessing learning.
We have attached to our Newsletter this week the NCCD FACT SHEET FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS and CARERS for further information. If you have any further questions, please contact me any time.
Warm regards,
Bec Rayner Deputy Principal
All student absences are required to be explained. If your child
is going to be absent. Please contact the school via:
student absence line 07 41505 366
school office 07 4150 5333
email [email protected]
SMS reply with reason for absence
send a signed note in with your student
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FACT SHEET FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND CARERS
WHAT IS THE NCCD? The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) takes place every year.
The NCCD is a collection that counts:
• the number of school students receiving anadjustment or ‘help’ due to disability
• the level of adjustment they are receiving toaccess education on the same basis as otherstudents.
Students are counted in the NCCD if they receive ongoing adjustments at school due to disability. This ‘help’ allows them to access education on the same basis as a child without disability. The NCCD uses the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
Schools provide this information to education authorities.
Go to What is a reasonable adjustment? below to learn about adjustments.
WHY IS THIS DATA BEING COLLECTED? All schools in Australia must collect information about students with disability.
The NCCD:
• ensures that the information collected istransparent, consistent and reliable
• provides better information that improvesunderstanding of students with disability
• allows parents, guardians, carers, teachers,principals, education authorities and governmentto better support students with disability.
Student with disability loading Funding from the Australian Government for students with disability is based on the NCCD through the student with disability loading.
Students with disability who are counted in the top three levels of the NCCD (extensive, substantial and supplementary) attract the loading. Funding is based on a per-student amount at each of the three levels of additional support. The amount of the loading reflects the level of support students with disability need to participate fully in school, with higher funding for those who need higher levels of support.
Australian Government recurrent school funding is provided as a lump sum to school authorities including state and territory governments, which can then distribute the funding to their member schools according to their own needs-based arrangements.
The Government expects schools and school systems to consider their funding from all sources (ie Australian Government, state and territory and private) and prioritise their spending to meet the educational needs of all of their students, including students with disability. This can include payment of professional learning for staff and building inclusive cultures in schools.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE NCCD FOR STUDENTS? The information collected by the NCCD helps teachers, principals, education authorities and governments to better support students with disability at school.
The NCCD encourages schools to review their learning and support systems and processes. This helps schools to continually improve education outcomes for all students.
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WHAT MUST SCHOOLS DO FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY? All students have the right to a quality learning experience at school.
Students with disability must be able to take part in education without discrimination and on the same basis as other students. To ensure this, schools must make reasonable adjustments if needed for students with disability. Educators, students, parents, guardians, carers and others (eg health professionals) must work together to ensure that students with disability can take part in education.
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005 describe schools’ responsibilities.
WHAT IS A REASONABLE ADJUSTMENT? An adjustment is an action to help a student with disability take part in education on the same basis as other students.
Adjustments can be made across the whole school (eg ramps into school buildings). They can be in the classroom (eg adapting teaching methods). They can also be for individual student need (eg providing personal care support).
The school assesses the needs of each student with disability. The school provides adjustments in consultation with the student and/or their parents, guardians and carers.
Schools must make reasonable adjustments if needed. The Disability Standards for Education 2005 define ‘reasonable adjustment’ as an adjustment that balances the interests of all parties affected.
WHO IS INCLUDED IN THE NCCD? The definition of disability for the NCCD is based on the broad definition under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
The following students are examples of those who may be included in the NCCD if they need monitoring and adjustments:
• students with learning difficulties (such as dyslexia)
• students with chronic health conditions (such asepilepsy or diabetes).
WHO COLLECTS INFORMATION FOR THE NCCD? Schools identify which students will be counted in the NCCD. They base their decisions on the following:
• adjustments provided for the student (afterconsultation with the student and/or their parents,guardians and carers)
• the school team’s observations and professionaljudgements
• any medical or other professional diagnoses
• other relevant information.
School principals must ensure that information for the NCCD is accurate.
WHAT INFORMATION IS COLLECTED? A student is counted in the NCCD if they receive reasonable adjustments at school due to disability.
Each year, schools collect the following information about the student, including:
• their year of schooling
• the level of adjustment received
• the broad type of disability.
For students who have more than one disability, the school uses professional judgement to choose one category of disability. They choose the category that most affects the student’s access to education and for which adjustments are being provided.
A high level summary of the NCCD data is available to all Australian state and territory governments to improve policies and programs for students with disability.
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FURTHER INFORMATION Contact your school if you have questions about the NCCD. You can also visit the NCCD Portal.
There is also a free e-learning resource about the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and Disability Standards for Education 2005.
HOW IS THIS DATA USED? The NCCD data informs funding and work by schools and sectors. It ensures that support for students with disability becomes routine in the day-to-day practice of schools. The NCCD also supports students in the following ways.
• The NCCD helps schools better understand theirlegislative obligations and the Disability Standardsfor Education 2005.
• Schools focus on the individual adjustments thatsupport students with disability. This encouragesthem to reflect on students’ needs and to bettersupport students.
• The NCCD facilitates a collaborative andcoordinated approach to supporting students withdisability. It also encourages improvements inschool documentation.
• The NCCD improves communication aboutstudents’ needs between schools, parents,guardians, carers and the community.
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) annually publishes high-level, non-identifying NCCD data.
WHEN DOES THE NCCD TAKE PLACE? The NCCD takes place in August each year.
IS THE NCCD COMPULSORY? Yes. All schools must collect and submit information each year for the NCCD. This is detailed in the Australian Education Regulation 2013. For more information, ask your school principal or the relevant education authority.
HOW IS STUDENTS’ PRIVACY PROTECTED? Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all students is an essential part of the NCCD.
Data is collected within each school. Personal details, such as student names or student identifiers, are not provided to federal education authorities. Learn more about privacy in the Public information notice.
This document must be attributed as Fact sheet for parents, guardians and carers.
