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Mooki River, Caroona/ P: 02 6747 4717/ F: 02 6747 4800/ E: [email protected]
Habit of the Week – Week 5 Begin with the end in mind – make a plan
Habit of the Week – Week 8: Begin with the end in mind – Work toward your learning dreams
Coming Up . . .
Monday, 25 June – Mrs Davis BIRTHDAY! Tuesday, 26 June – Community Craft Wednesday, 27 June – Thursday, 28 June - Friday, 29 June – NAIDOC CELEBRATIONS AT SCHOOL
Coming Up . . .
Monday, 2 July – Tuesday, 3 July – Community Craft Wednesday, 4 July – St Joseph visit Thursday, 5 July - Blackville Visit Friday, 6 July – LAST DAY OF TERM – Eloura Visit
Term 2 Week 8 Thursday, 21 June, 2018
Principal’s Message
What a fantastic week we had in Queensland last week. The children thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Thank you to Mr Davis for attending the excursion and driving the bus. Thank you to Miss Allan and Virginia for your help on what was such a busy but exciting few days. Mrs Hallman did a fantastic job in making sure everything was organised perfectly and we are very grateful. Thank you to The Walhallow PS P&C as well as Farming For Kids for their contributions towards our excursion. A big thank you to everyone back at school, for holding the fort, while we were out and about. We have SO many photos! Some have already been put on facebook and we will be uploading more to a gallery on our school website. There just isn’t enough room in our newsletter for all of them .
Over the next couple of newsletters I have decided to let the children tell you in their own words about their highlights. Be sure to read their recounts later in the newsletter.
We will be very busy until the end of the term fulfilling NAIDOC event commitments. A reminder that our NAIDOC Day will be celebrated next Friday, 29 June at 12.30pm. All welcome.
The teachers are working very hard at the moment finalising reports and the office staff and myself are busy managing new administration and finance systems. I appreciate all of the hard work that everyone is doing for our school and your kids.
Pantry Thank you to all the families that have helped in Pantry this term. The rest of the term roster is as follow (next term’s roster will be in the next newsletter).
Week 9 Karina Sampson
Week 10 No Pantry due to excursion to Blackville PS
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New Furniture Students are enjoying using the furniture that has been donated by the P&C. Here are some photos of Miresha and Mrs Payne using the tables, sitting and standing .
2-6 Class News
After a busy week last week, this week we have settled back into school routines. The children have been doing some follow up activities from our excursion, including writing tasks, reciprocal reading tasks on seals and discussions on these topics. Summarising information has been the focus of these tasks.
In maths we have been using tally tables to collect data and look at what the data is telling us. The students have really enjoyed these activities.
We have been reading a story by Elaine Russell – A is for Aunty and were excited when a group of elders from Tamworth travelled down to visit us on Tuesday and we discovered that one of the lovely ladies was the daughter of the main character described in the book. She was very happy that we were reading this book. The children loved discussing the author’s intent and making connections with the story and their lives.
Yesterday, a letter went home highlighting some safety concerns for the students. Please be sure
to read the red note.
Reports will be sent home at the end of
Week Ten
Mooki River, Caroona/ P: 02 6747 4717/ F: 02 6747 4800/ E: [email protected]
Highlights Of Our Week
Amarni felt fantastic holding three hermit crabs in her hand at the beach.
Ashlyn had fun skipping with her friend Jyelara. They took turns to turn the long skipping rope.
De’Andre loved making and eating pizzas. He also liked blowing the bubbles which floated away in the air.
Brody enjoyed making his own pizza and cooking it because it was tasty.
Eileena felt that going to the beach was fascinating because she had a swim in the waves and built a sandcastle.
Mrs Payne loved preparing and eating our pizzas.
Miresha loved the submarine ride at Sea World so much that she wanted to stay on it.
Jacoebi was very brave doing rock climbing at the fitness centre. He went very high and wasn’t scared.
Mrs Harris liked watching the children’s enjoyment as they were learning how to use Tynker coding.
Jyelara liked blowing big bubbles because it was fun.
Emily had an incredible time blowing bubbles because she got to blow lots of bubbles and pop them.
Chris was excited about the rock climbing because he reached the very top.
Mrs Cronin enjoyed sharing hoop tricks with all the children.
Mrs Clarke had fun cooking toast for the breakfast club.
Mooki River, Caroona/ P: 02 6747 4717/ F: 02 6747 4800/ E: [email protected]
Homework, Learning Boxes and Take Home Reading
We are currently reviewing our homework system. More information will follow ready to start Term 3.
Thank You Thank you to Mrs Tammie Clark for making up snack packs for our travels. They were delicious and very much appreciated on our long journey to the Gold
Coast!
K- 5 Top Classroom News
Wow! What an exciting fortnight it has been at school in the top classroom!
K-2 have continued reading fluently and listening to fabulous Dr Seuss books like The Cat In The Hat, The Cat In The Hat Comes Back and The Foot Book. We identified and wrote our own rhyming words. In spelling, Kindergarten is focusing on the ad, ed, id, od, ud, am, em, im, om and um rhyming words. Year 1 is learning about words starting with sp and st. Year 2 is writing the oo and ew words.
In Mathematics we are getting faster at our skip counting patterns, grouping, sharing and naming 2D shapes. We collected data, created graphs and analysed the distances of our straw throws in metres.
Last week featured a sea theme and the K-5 students at school had an awesome time. We were amazed by the fascinating facts discovered while researching, drafting and publishing our marine animal reports. We enjoyed playing rhythms during The William Tell stick game. Our art depicted scenes from Bulwai Story – A Great Flood. Many sea creatures, including sharks, dolphins, whales, seahorses, turtles and sea snakes now look down into the room due to our craft creations. On Thursday we practised our tennis and had fun making and eating our own yummy pizzas for pantry. We shared breakfast together on Friday. During the second break we blew and chased bubbles and played with hoops. It was a fun filled week!
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Walhallow Public School’s trip to QLD - the Gold Coast
Jahmeika Last tuesday
Last Tuesday we went to Queensland, the Gold Coast. We took a bus to the Gold Coast and when we got to Werris Creek we picked up a sausage dog and named her Willow, but unfortunately when we arrived at QLD we had to give Willow to her owners, it was sad. When we arrived at our hotel we put all our luggage in our cabins (we had 4 cabins) and we met a man called Rhys. We had roast beef for dinner and then went rock climbing. I was scared at first but I finally made it to the top and overcame my fear of heights. Marco and his friend Laurie unclipped us and put on music. Then we went to bed.
Last WedNesday
Then the next day, we went to Sea World. First, we went to see the seal show (called THE SEAL GUARDIANS). Secondly, we went on a ride (called MRS PUFF’S DRIVING SCHOOL). Thirdly, we went on SpongeBob’s mini rollercoaster. We went on it 2 times. Fourthly, we went on a rollercoaster (called JET RESCUE). Then we had some hot chips and went on DORA’S MERRY GO ROUND. Then we had pizza and went on the wet ride and climbed this playground called SKY FOREST. We went to the dolphin show and went to see the penguins, polar bears, sharks and sting rays. Then we went to the gift shop and I bought a penguin and named him Winkey but before that we went and saw Liam and the boys ride jet skis. Then we got dressed to go to OUTBACK SPECTACULAR. We had so much fun but I didn’t like the food and Bluey was my favourite character. Then we went back to the hotel and went to bed.
Last tHuRsday
On Thursday we got introduced to Francoise. Then we got out of our cabins and went to breakfast. We had pancakes. Then we went to this culture centre called Jellurgal. We went on a walk and all of us were surprised by the ochre. Then we went to the beach and I found heaps of shells. Then we got dressed to go to Surfers Paradise and met Mrs Davis’s friend Alison. Then we went to McDonalds and got sundaes and Miss Allan and I were laughing because Chris tripped over the step and I thought it was Adam and Chris was laughing too. Then we got a photo with Police Officers. We got on the bus, went to our cabins and went to sleep but before Surfers Paradise Jada, Briseis, Callum, Jalii, Nyree, Curtis and I went on the giant swing and Miss Allan was laughing at me because I made a funny face.
Last FRIday
On Friday we jumped out of bed and had breakfast and sadly had to go home!!!
My FaVOuRIte PaRt
My part was JETRESCUE at Sea World - By Jahmeika
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Jalli Last Tuesday we drove to Queensland in a bus. It was a long drive. But when we all got there we stayed in a motel. There was a big girl room and a boy room and a little girl room.
Before we went to Sea World we all went down to the beach have a look at the water. When we got there we went on nearly all of the rides but I am going to talk about the Jet Rescue ride. When I got on it, it sped up to 100 km per hour. When I got off it, I cried my head off .After we got off Jet Rescue we enjoyed some hot chips. After that we went to watch the dolphin show we all enjoyed it. Best ride ever100\100.
Charlotte Last Tuesday we drove to Queensland in a bus. It was a long drive. When we got there we went rock climbing. After rock climbing we went to have milo it was yum. Then we went to our cabins to sleep.
On Wednesday we woke up and went on the bus to sea world. When we got there we went on a ride called Mrs Puffs driving school it was fun. Then we went on a mini rollercoaster. Then we went on a ninja turtle ride. After that we saw the seal show, when the seal show was over we went to order pizzas for lunch then we went to see a Jet Ski show. When that was over we went to the coolest and fastest called jet rescue, it was fun. At the end of the day we went to see polar bears, sharks and penguins and the dolphin show, it was cool. Then we went back to our hotel to get dressed for outback spectacular.
When we got to out back spectacular we had pumpkin soup, stake and vegetables and for desert we had apple pie whipped cream and salted caramel. The show was great when that was over we went to our hotel to sleep.
On Thursday we went to jellurgal for a culture walk and we heard some stories when we got back from the culture walk we went to see aboriginal dances. After that we went to the beach to have a swim in the water. Then we went back to our hotel to the giant swig. It was the best. Then we went to hang out in our cabins. After that we went to suffers paradise to have dinner and ice cream at MacDonald’s. Then we went back to our cabins to sleeps.
On Friday we cleaned up our cabins. Then we went on the bus to go. We had a great trip home.
Mooki River, Caroona/ P: 02 6747 4717/ F: 02 6747 4800/ E: [email protected]
Briseis Last week we went to Queensland on the bus and it was a long drive. When we were at our cabins we pulled the beds down and we got the sheets ready so it was all sorted .Then we met a man called Marko then he took us to rock climbing and I got up to the top. After that we had dinner and then we went to bed.
The next day we had pancakes and then we all went on the bus to Sea World to watch the seal show and hear all the important things about seals. After the seal show we all went to the submarine ride and it was fun then we went to the jet rescue and it was super super fun.
Then on Thursday we went on the Giant Swing and what they do is they strap you up to a rope and the people on the ground pull the rope and you go super high and they count down 3, 2 ….. 1 and you pull the little berry and then you go flying.
Nyree Last week on Tuesday we drove 10 hours to Queensland .It was a long drive. That night we had a delicious dinner and then went rock climbing with Marko. Then we had nice warm relaxing showers and went to bed.
The next morning we went to Sea World. We saw a really cool seal show and a dolphin show, it was amazing .After that we went on rides, my favourite ride was Jet Rescue then we went to the gift shop and bought some really cool things. After that we had a really yummy dinner then went to bed. The next morning we woke up and had pancakes! Then we went on a nature walk to the beach and we had the time of our lives. After that we went to the giant swing. That night we went Surfers Paradise and had yummy ice cream and we also went to Outback Spectacular. It was the time of our lives.
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Ingredients
• 1 thin 23cm pizza base (dinner plate size) • 2 tbs salt-reduced tomato paste • 1 cup (30g) baby spinach leaves • ½ large red onion, peeled, finely sliced and separate • 100g cooked or BBQ chicken breast, thinly sliced • ½ small red capsicum, seeded and sliced into thin strips • 6 large cherry tomatoes, halved • ½ cup grated reduced-fat mozzarella cheese • Basil leaves, to serve.99
Preheat oven to 220OC (200OC fan-forced). Spread tomato paste evenly over pizza base. Top with spinach leaves, sliced onion, chicken, capsicum strips and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese and place on a baking tray, pizza stone or wire rack. Bake for 5 minutes until cheese is melted then cover with foil to prevent burning. Bake for a further 5 minutes until base in crisp. Sprinkle with roughly torn basil leaves on top to serve.
Hint: Use mini bases, pita or wholegrain English muffins for individual pizzas.
Variation: For a Mediterranean chicken pizza, add drained fat-free sundried tomatoes, fat-free marinated artichokes and eggplant.
Mooki River, Caroona/ P: 02 6747 4717/ F: 02 6747 4800/ E: [email protected]
Mooki River, Caroona/ P: 02 6747 4717/ F: 02 6747 4800/ E: [email protected]
Mooki River, Caroona/ P: 02 6747 4717/ F: 02 6747 4800/ E: [email protected]
Mooki River, Caroona/ P: 02 6747 4717/ F: 02 6747 4800/ E: [email protected]
Mooki River, Caroona/ P: 02 6747 4717/ F: 02 6747 4800/ E: [email protected]
