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Corrie Connors, PrincipalTewantin State SchoolPhone: 5335 8888

3 February 20163 February 2016

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

3rd February, 2016

Welcome to 2016 at TewantinState School. It was veryexciting to see our studentsfrom Prep to Year 6 arrive soorganised and ready to go. OurPrep students were excited anddisplayed a wonderful level ofindependence combined withan eagerness to start learning. Itcertainly was an impressivesight to see all of our students

displaying brilliant smiles and perfect uniform standards rightfrom Day 1. This is a scene that reflects our school community’scommitment to excellence. We have enjoyed a very smoothstart to the year with all of our students displaying an excellentattitude and eagerness to commence their learning right fromthe start.

Thank you to the wonderful work of all of our staff, P&C,volunteers and parents to prepare the school so well for ourstudents. A special mention needs to be made of theoutstanding talent of Angela Rae – our multiskilled Italianteacher. Over the school holidays Angela completed the muralin the undercover tuckshop area that highlights our wonderfulhealthy tuckshop as well as our school expectations – the rightto respect, the right to safety and the right to active learning.

I look forward to the year ahead as our students engage intheir new learning challenges. I hope everyone had a terrificholiday and that you are back into the school routine. A veryspecial welcome to all of the new families who have joined us atTewantin for the first time in 2016. I hope that your children lovetheir new school and all of their new friends.

STARTING EXPECTATIONS

As we all welcome our students to an exciting new year thesefirst few weeks are also critical for ensuring that our highexpectations in work, behaviour and uniform are conveyed toall students consistently. Also this is the time for students toknow expectations of full compliance with our uniform code.Any student not meeting this requirement will be issued with auniform note and reminded of the correct standard. A big thankyou to all of our parents for your wonderful support in this area.

PARENT INFORMATION MEETINGS

All year levels will be conducting parent information meetingsin the third or fourth week back at school. These sessions area very important date on the school calendar and I encourageall parents to please try and attend. This is your opportunity tomeet your child’s class teacher, find out about the classroomrules and routines, get the latest on this term’s units of work,find out about extra-curricular activities, or ask any questionsthat you may have. A special invitation will go home soon.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

Be on the lookout for school photo order forms that will besent out in the next few days. School photos will take placeon Wednesday 9th March, Further information is included intoday’s newsletter.

P&C MEETING

At Tewantin State School we have a very committed group ofparents who meet the second of each month to discuss howthey can best support our school to develop and enhance whatwe do. The first meeting will be in the P&C office/room onThursday the 11th February. We would love you to come alongand have your say on the direction of Tewantin.

TEWANTIN WELCOMES BRICKS FOR KIDS

Come and join in all the fun of our BRICKS 4 KIDZ after schoolLEGO® club! Term 4 theme is Mission to Space inspired byNASA, experience a different model every week and the chanceto build your own space themed creations in this exciting andeducational after school activity. Book EARLY to avoiddisappointment.

https://au.bricks4kidz.com/index.php?action=classdetail&record=279

These classes are only open to Tewantin State School Parentsonly. The classes will be held at school on Thursday afternoonsfrom 3pm - 4pm. Classes commence on Thursday 11thFebruary and will run until Thursday 24th March (inclusive) - 7Sessions.

EVERY DAY COUNTS

Every Day Counts – School Attendance

Did you know? Research shows that in Queensland, higherstudent attendance at school is associated, on average, withhigher student achievement.

TEWANTIN STATE SCHOOL’S ABSENCEREPORTING PHONE NUMBER

Please use the phone number - 5335 8866 for reportingstudent absences.

WHY MUST I SEND MY CHILD TO SCHOOL?

Under Queensland law, you must make sure your child ofschool age is enrolled and attends school all day, every schoolday unless they have an acceptable reason. Illness, doing workexperience or competing in a school sporting event areacceptable reasons for being absent from school. Principals

decide if the reason given for your child’s absence isacceptable.

ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING YOURCHILD TO SCHOOL FOR SOME OF THESEREASONS?

If so, a set routine can help

Once again, thank you for helping the school community get offto a great start.

STAFFING CHANGES

Please be aware of the following staff changes in the comingweeks:

Term 1

• they learn better

• they make friends

• they are happier

• they have a brighter future.

• won’t get out of bed in the morning

• won’t go to bed at night

• can’t find their uniform, books, school bag …

• slow to eat breakfast

• haven’t done their homework

• watching TV

• have a test or presentation to do, have anassignment to hand in

• it’s their birthday.

• have a set time to go to bed

• have a set time to get out of bed

• have uniform and school bag ready the night before

• have a set time for starting and finishing breakfast

• set a time for daily homework activities

• speak about school positively

• Mrs Anna Grzegozewski – Teacher 2G – Will be onleave from 15th February to 23rd Februaryreplacement TBA

• Mrs Jodie Donohue – Teacher – Non contact teacher– Will be on leave from 21st January to 24th March-Replacement is Mrs Ann Stevens

• Mrs Chris Hall – Teacher Aide in PDE - will be onleave from 16th February to 18th March replacementTBA

• Mrs Linda Estraviz – Speech Language Pathologist-will be on leave from 2nd March to 24th Marchreplacement TBA

• Mrs Chris Goggin – Teacher Aide – Library - will beon leave from 21st March to 24th March replacementTBA.

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EXEMPTION FROM COMPULSORYSCHOOLING

Please be aware that any parents of students who are absentfrom school for 10 or more consecutive days must completea form to exempt them from compulsory schooling for thisperiod of time. The most common reason to complete thisform is when families are travelling during the school termand sometimes it also includes who have a medical condition,supported by a medical certificate. Forms can be collected fromthe school office and are also attached to the newsletter.

LEARNING AWARDS

Each week on parade, our selected students are presentedwith Learning Awards for showing effective learning skills in theclassroom. This year, our students who receive learning awardsdisplay the following skills:

Students who will be receiving the first round of learning awardsfor 2016 will be from years 4-6 and we look forward toacknowledging their efforts.

PARADES

Parades will continue in 2016 each Monday afternoon from2pm until 2:30pm for all Prep to Year 6 students in the schoolhall. Most weeks will see class performances, a School WidePositive Behaviour Support item as well as the recognition ofvarious students. All parents are welcome and encouraged toattend.

Corrie Connors – Principal

TERM DATES*

08/02/2016

The following sports leaders will be presentedbadges on parade today (parades commence at2:00pm)

Oscar Brough, Joshua Whitehill, Naomi Lees,Tamika Tennyson, Takara Van Wyk, WillowMussmann, Elliot Hill, Elodee Fuller, Cade Holeszko,George Burrows, Georgia Peel, Isabella Wise, MayaRawlinson, Sean Rudledge, George Stefanopoulos,Gemma Warrilow

23/02/2016

Noosa District Swimming Trials 10 - 12 years

24/02/2016

Year 6 - Transition visit from SBSHS - Transition visitby Karey Goodall (DP) to see year 6 students. Thisvisit will give information to students regardingScholarship and CREST and applications will behanded out.

26/02/2016

Starlab Incursion Year 1

09/03/2016

School Photo Day

*Please be advised that dates are continually being added andthat dates and times are subject to change. Please check thewebsite or QSchool app for up to date information.

SCHOOLWIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOURSUPPORT (SWPBS)

What is Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Supportand how does it work at Tewantin State School?

Parents/caregivers of Tewantin State School students may wellhave heard of our successful Schoolwide Positive BehaviourSupport (SWPBS) Program.

SWPBS is a whole-school approach to creating a safe andsupportive environment that has a strong evidence-base and isused successfully in many Queensland state schools.

A safe and orderly school environment is important to learning.Disruptive classroom behaviour is known to interfere withlearning and is a cause of stress and concern for students,teachers and families.

Most children start school with the social skills they need forsuccess. They have learned these socially valued behavioursfrom their parents, families, carers, early childhood learningexperiences and their social networks. Children learnbehaviours very quickly, but often they may also learn "misrules"or behavioural errors.

The fastest way to turn problem behaviour around is byteaching students acceptable and appropriate ways to getwhat they need. At Tewantin State School, we reinforce theseteachings every day through a variety of supportive initiatives.

Our Tewantin State School Schoolwide Behaviour ExpectationsMatrix is contained within the newsletter for your current andfuture reference.

• Trying their best at all classroom activities, no matterwhat their ability with those activities are

• Ensuring everyone else in the classroom is learningby displaying appropriate behavior

• Letting the teacher know if something is challengingand more assistance is needed

• Helping other students who may need assistancewith their learning

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Tewantin State School Schoolwide Behaviour Expectations Matrix

Safety (across all areas) Learning (across all areas) Respect (across all areas)

I use kind hands and feet.I stay in the correct areas.I wear the correct uniform.I report incidences.I use furniture and equipment appropriately.I walk on hard surfaces.I follow staff directions.I report bullying.

I use appropriate language.I take my turn.I use manners.I share when appropriate.I listen to others.I am honest.I respect personal space.I place rubbish in bins.I look after property.

I listen to and follow instructions.I try new things.I accept differences of opinion.I ask for permission to be in an area.I fully participate.I remind and role model others about appropriatebehaviours.

Rights LearningEnvironment

Tuckshop Play Area Toilets orChangeRooms

Transition WiderCommunity

ICT Hall

Safety I only enterlearning areaswhen ateacher ispresent.

I askpermission toleave a room.

I am on time.

I keepstairwaysclear

I returnpromptly afterbreaks.

I line up in single file.

I wait my turn.

I sit in the undercoverarea.

I walk the tuckshop boxover sensibly.

I leavesticks andstones onthe ground.

I wear ahat.

I play safely.

I useequipmentasintended.

I ammindful ofothers insharedareas.

I use soap andpaperappropriately.

I take a buddyduring classtime.

I return to classpromptly.

I use toilets asintended.

I use paths forwalking.

I sign out when Ileave early.

My personaltransport iswheeled or carriedonce I reach thegate.

I stay with myclass.

I wait in bus areassafely.

I stay with mygroup.

I follow rulesof placesvisited.

I walk acrossthe crossing.

I follow thecrossingsupervisor’sinstructions.

I follow thebus driver’sinstructions.

I report onlinebullying.

I reportinappropriatemessages.

I keep mypasswordsecret.

I keeppersonalinformation tomyself.

I follow schoolICT guidelines.

I enter the hallonly when ateacher ispresent.

I move in andout of the hallsensibly.

Learning I allow othersto learn.

I am preparedand ready forwork.

I do my best.

I maintain myequipment.

I contributeduring groupwork.

I completehomeworkregularly.

I quietly and politelydrop off tuckshopboxes so I allow othersto continue learning.

I make healthy choices.

I playgames bythe rules.

I play in thecorrectareas.

I use the toiletbefore and afterschool and inthe breaks.

I get changedas quickly aspossible.

I follow all roadrules for bikes andwalking.

I follow all busrules.

I adhere tocommunityexpectations.

I followschool rulesonexcursions.

I use alldevices asinstructed withcare andattention.

I turn off allpersonaldevices insideschool time.

I listen to allpresentations.

I listencarefully toweeklyreminders.

I participate inclass paradeitems.

Respect I raise myhand tospeak.

I respect theteacher’s rightto teach.

I am a politeaudiencemember.

I followreasonableadultdirections.

I encourageothers.

I respectdifference andopinions.

I place my morning teaand tuckshop orders inthe tuckshop boxbefore school.

I return the tuckshopbox at break times.

I say please and thankyou.

I inviteothers tojoin in.

I returnborrowedplayequipment.

I encourageothers toparticipatein activities.

I respect theprivacy ofothers.

I leave thetoilets neat andtidy.

I turn off thetap.

I leave thechange roomsneat and tidy.

I am respectful ofothers whenwalking andspeaking.

I leave schoolgrounds promptlyin the afternoon.

I arrive at schoolafter 8:00 am.

I wait quietly afterbreaks for myteacher.

I listen to andfollowinstructions.

I care fortrees,gardens andcommunityproperty.

I wear myuniformappropriately.

I usemanners.

I only usecameras whensupervised.

I send and usetext messagesat appropriatetimes.

I respect theprivacy ofothers.

I move awaywhen I havefinished usinga device.

I sit and standquietly atparade.

I clap andacknowledgeaward winnersappropriately.

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Sheldon Boland - Deputy Principal (A)

CURRICULUM CORNERI am very excited to be writing my first article for the newsletteras the new Head of Curriculum. I have been appointed to therole replacing Tewantin’s previous Head of Curriculum, HeidiReitsma. I am passionate about how we as educators makea difference to a child’s life and I am pleased to be joiningthe wonderful team here at Tewantin. I am looking forward tomy new role working with the students, staff and the schoolcommunity to continue the great work that has come beforeme.

The school year for the Tewantin State School teachers beganwith three days of professional development and preparing forthe start of the school year with the students. Two of thesessions staff attended focused on Literacy and Numeracy.Regional Principal Education Advisors for Mathematics, RobProffitt-White and Peter Carmichael, presented a workshop onproblem solving and reasoning. In addition to this, the RegionalPrincipal Education Advisor for English, Sue Murphy, who hasbeen working with the Tewantin teachers in 2015 on theteaching of reading comprehension strategies, built further onthe teachers’ knowledge in this area.

Regional Principal Education Advisors provide wonderfulsupport to the region’s school and at Tewantin we are fortunateenough to have Sue continue to visit Tewantin and work withour teachers in 2016. To add to this, another of our region’sMathematics Advisors, Darren Clark, will be providingprofessional development and support for our teachers on theteaching of numeracy.

This year our teachers will build on the 2015 focus of teachingreading comprehension strategies. They will continue to providelearning opportunities for your child to develop and practisethese strategies. If our students are to succeed in school andin life, they must learn to read well, and the key to readingwell is comprehension. Research shows that proficient readersare active readers. They actively engage with the text using anumber of strategies to gain meaning from it. Researchers haveidentified key strategies important for reading comprehension.In the classrooms at Tewantin you will see these strategiesbeing taught to the students. Below is an outline of the readingcomprehension strategies being taught in Term One.

Prep – Predicting and ConnectingYear 1 – Connecting and PredictingYear 2 – Creating Images and InferringYear 3 – Skimming, Scanning and DeterminingImportanceYear 4 – Predicting and Self Questioning

Year 5 – Creating Images and SummarisingYear 6 – Connecting, Summarising and Paraphrasing

Mrs Kym Trewick – Head of Curriculum

MUSIC NEWSTewantin State School offers a wide variety of musicalopportunities for students. All music lessons are conducted byqualified, blue-card equipped musicians.

The following activities are currently on offer:

Beginner guitar lessons (conducted in groups of 6 –8). These half-hour lessons take place on Wednesdaysduring school and cost $5 per lesson. These areintroductory lessons and are very suitable for all studentsfrom prep. Contact Susanna: 0414 724 158

Advanced guitar: These lessons take place on Mondaysduring school and are conducted in pairs or individuallyat a cost of $ 15 per lesson. Ideal for students from

Years 5 – 7 who have completed some beginnerlessons, contact Chris: 0422123650

Beginner Piano lessons (in groups of 2-3). These halfhour lessons are during school hours on Wednesday andcost $5. Please contact Yoko on 54 740 417.

In addition to the paid lessons, our school also offers freelunchtime tuition in the following:

Further information is available by calling the highlighted phonenumber for each activity or by filling out the attached expressionof interest form below and returning it to the school office.

Mr John Beaufoy - Music teacher

IN THE NEWSNoosa News Thursday 28th January, 2016

School need well covered – Page 8

Tewantin State School students will surely beat the summerheat in and out of the pool this year thanks to a generousdonation.

The school sent out an S.O.S last year appealing for helpfrom the local community after internal issues meant themanagement of the pool was left high and dry.

One Agency principal Grant Baker said the decision to put hishand up and help was an easy one for himself and his wifeNatasha, who has been running the pool since February lastyear.

“It was only meant to be a six-week thing, but Natasha hasbeen there ever since, running things,” he said.

Through his company, Grant donated a shade cloth to theTewantin State School which now rests over an area of the poolkeeping kids and adults shaded from the summer sun.

• Singing (Wednesday Big lunch) - all ages

• Ukulele (Thursday Big lunch) – all ages

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“It not only benefits the kids who go to the school, it benefits thecommunity as well, so now they will be protected and shaded.”

Noosa News Thursday 28th January, 2016

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTHere at Tewantin State School we love to celebrate theachievements of both our past and present students. If youknow of a student who has an achievement to be celebrated,please e-mail the details to newsletter@tewantinss.eq.edu.auplease include any relevant photographs and a contact numberin your e-mail. We celebrate all kinds of achievements fromsporting and community to academic and arts awards. Also ifyou find any students featured in the media we would also lovethat brought to our attention.

UNIFORM SHOPPlease be advised that the uniform shop will be open thefollowing times in 2016:

Wednesday Mornings - 8:00-9:00

If you are unable to attend at this time you are welcome to fillout the attached order form and either drop it in to the office ore-mail it to info@tewantinss.eq.edu.au

TEWANTIN STATE SCHOOL’S ABSENCEREPORTING PHONE NUMBER

Please use the phone number - 5335 8866 for reportingstudent absences.

P& C NEWS

TUCKSHOP NEWS

*TUCKSHOP IS NOW OPEN MONDAYS*

A new menu will be sent home shortly that begins in Term 1 of2016, we have listened to our parents and reduced pricing onmany of our items, introduced some different items and boughtback some well-loved items.

Pelicans Tuckshop will be re-opening on Mondays in 2016. Wewould like to thank Michelle, Sarah and all the volunteers fortheir hard work this year and for continually providing healthytasty food to our students.

Our new 2016 Tuckshop MenuOur new 2016 Tuckshop Menu

FACEBOOK

Don’t forget to like our Facebook page to keep up to date onwhat the school’s P&C are up to – Tewantin State School P&C(Pelican Logo).

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INVOICES

SRS – Student resources scheme

Thank you to those families who have returned their greenSRS form and/or who have already paid their SRS contribution.Please note that you will shortly receive an invoice, which issystem generated. Please disregard this invoice if you havealready paid the $70 SRS contribution.

BPOINT facility

BPOINT is an online payment system which provides schoolswith a secure and efficient method of collecting payments fromparents and unlike BPAY, BPOINT allows payments to be madewith an invoice number. This is our preferred method of invoicepayment.

ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTEROur school newsletter is distributed in electronic format toregistered email addresses. To register, go to

http://www.schoolzine.com.au/secure/tewantin9137/

By receiving the newsletter electronically, you are able toaccess photos and other details currently not available in apaper version. Apart from being received by email, it can alsobe accessed through our school website:

https://tewantinss.eq.edu.au/

Paper copies are available through the school office eachThursday for those families who do not have computer access.Parents / students will need to collect a copy from the office.

UPDATING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS

Email addresses can be deleted from the newsletter emailmessage when received in your inbox. Open and click on the‘unsubscribe box’ to delete address no longer required andyou can then resubscribe under your new e-mail address usingthe link at the top of this article.

NEWSLETTER ADVERTISINGFor advertising in our school newsletter, please direct allenquiries to School zine on 1300 795 503.

COMMUNITY NEWS

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

St Vincent de Paul Society is a lay Catholic non-profit charitableorganisation dedicated to seeking a more just society byassisting people in need regardless of beliefs, ethnicity or socialsituation. Volunteers conduct private confidential interviewswith people who are stuggling to meet day to day livingexpenses.

Contact us by phone for a home visit or call into our SupportCentre.

Please bring a current Centrelink Income Statement or payslipand documentation to support requests for financial assistance.

Tewantin Noosa St Vincent de Paul Society Support Centre165 Eumundi Rd, Noosaville. (Next to Vinnies shop)

5449980Support Centre Opening HoursMonday, Wednesday and Friday

9:30 am – 12:00 Noon

RUGBY SIGN ON

• We help families get back on their feet financially byproviding food parcels, basic furniture, householditems and clothing.

• In some cases we can help with part payment ofutilities, rent and educational and medical expenses.

• We may also provide information about seekingfinancial and personal counselling and housingassistance from other organisations.

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