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Celebrating Success

Tullawong Tales

Q u e e n s l a n d G o v e r n m e n t

ADDRESS: Smiths Road, Caboolture 4510 OFFICE: 54 314 666 TUCKSHOP: 54 314 629

EMAIL: admin@tullawongss.eq.edu.au UNIFORM SHOP: 54 314 631 HUB: 54 314 682

FAX: 54 341 600 ABSENTEE LINE: 54314 660

Volume 1, Issue 7

23rd May 2016

Celebrating Success 1

From the school 2,3,4,

5,6,7

Family Support 8,9,10

Community News

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Inside this issue:

27 MAY UNDER 8’s DAY

1 - 3 JUNE Y R 6 C A M P

9 JUNE J N R S P O R T S D A Y

10 JUNE S N R S P O R T S D A Y

22 JUNE A R T S N I G H T

24 JUNE L A S T D A Y O F

T E R M 2

TERM 3

11 JULY F I R S T D A Y O F

T E R M 3

2 & 3 AUG D I S T R I C T A T H L E T I C S

12 AUG G A L A D A Y

29 AUG S H O W H O L I D A Y

22 AUG - Y R 1 - 3 S W I M M I N G

7 SEP NRL GALA DAY

9 SEP GALA DAY

Upcoming Events

STUDENT AWARDS Congratulations to our award recipients over the fortnight.

It is immensely satisfying to celebrate the academic and social success of our students each week on parades. Your success in class and in the school grounds has inspired

your peers and staff. Well done!

PREP Bryson S, Cadence K, Calais S, Olive S, Ethan M, Nevaeh B, Zac W, Shems A, Alakiir B. YEAR 1 Phoenix S, Penelope W, Nikita R, Porsha M, Kaedon N, Amelia M, Jaxon C, Shyla P, Zerah D, Eviee-Lee M, Jazmine W. YEAR 2 Aimee C, Natalie G, Xander R, Emily G, Arya Z, Mia G, Romeo L, Katarn R, Cameron E, Ellah May I, Arlo L, Noah M. YEAR 3 Sidonia B, Elizabeth S, McKenzie M, Mitchell H. YEAR 4 Summah J, Jemma C, Mackenzie H, Isabelle D, Wyatt F. YEAR 5 Heidi H, Kyas M, Keetah S, Bill W, Mason H, Zachary C, Natasha T, Max D, Georgie R, Chloe J. YEAR 6 Taj J, Jazmin B, Kristal K, Ashley G.

UNDER 8’s DAY DATE: 27th May TIME: 9 - 10.30

Friday 27 May is going to be a special day in the Prep

calendar. We will be celebrating Under 8s Week with lots of fun

activities organised by the High Schoolers. These activities will be

held in the Prep playground area and we invite you to join in the fun.

Younger siblings are welcome to come as well.

Activities will include - Raised salt painting, Cloud dough, Playdough,

puffy paint, obstacle course, butterfly handprint, pasta craft, face

painting, spray bottle painting, marble painting, & aquarium plate!

CAMP PAYMENTS DUE WED 25th MAY

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From the School

This week we will pause for National Sorry Day which was introduced following the Bringing Them Home report into the Stolen

Generations. National Sorry Day is a time for us reflect on the history of forcible removals of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

children from their families, and the long-term impacts of these policies. Before continuing with my Principal’s message this

week I would firstly like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and the Elders past, present and

emerging. I hope what I say in this article is respectful of their identities and cultures and I appreciate the opportunity to be here

and working on their lands.

Many Australians, including members of my own family, wonder why we have policies and programs for Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander peoples. I think you will all agree that children are our most precious gifts and anything which hurts them or

separates us from them, traumatises us and them. The loss of a child or the loss of a parent will leave scar on the heart of any

human being and it is for this reason that we MUST pause to remind ourselves of the preciousness of our children and ensure

that we never again systematically remove children from their families. I see TV shows and stories from around the world of how

people that have been separated from their families spend their lives searching for their loved ones and a connection to their

past. These are all very emotional stories and we never wish that on anyone, yet as a country we did this to many, many

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. When people are hurt and discriminated against we need to stand up and speak

up for wrong doings.

Modern society is at a cross-road in terms of the future of humanity. With technology advancement, genetic engineering and

virtual worlds we are questioning what it actually means to be human. Modern language is being used to dehumanise people.

Last night on the news I heard the term, “human cargo” ... since when did humans become cargo? The dehumanizing

experiences of our First Australians from being classed as fauna and then Stolen Generations, is a lesson to all of us and now we

need to ensure we have learned from such past experiences. The internet and some forms of freedom of speech are being used

to dehumanise or demonise groups within our society. However, in this era of individualism and looking after number 1, there is

a growing movement to reconnect with our spirituality or human spirit. I use the term spirit and spirituality because it refers to a

connectedness of all human beings, rather than talking of people as individuals.

So what is important? What is life about? What makes us human? What is important when tragedy strikes, is that which is left

behind - it is the person's thoughts and deeds that linger on.

What is important is the values and principles by which we choose to live. Former American president, Dwight Eisenhower once

said, "A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." So values are important as this gives us the

framework to help us make the right choices, the right decisions and contribute positively to our family, our friends, our

community and the world.

What is life about? Having a life is about having meaning. If we do not have meaning we do not live, we merely exist. So life is

about searching for meaning and the quality of life is determined by your level of comfort with how you act in comparison to your

values. The old saying about taking a look in the mirror is about having a look at how you are living your life within the context of

your values.

Many, many people who do extraordinary things in their life often point to a person who they met in their life journey that turned

things around for them. They talk of that someone who changed their life for the better and put them on the right path or a path

to greater things. People who have done great things remember the one person who changed their outlook on life and inspired

them on their future journey. Instead of spending your life waiting or searching for that person I implore you to have the courage,

the foresight and the humanity to be that person in the lives of others.

You never know when you will need someone to speak up for you.

I will finish today with a quote, I hope it will encourage you to speak up for those in need.

“In Germany they first came for the communists and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist.

Then they came for the Jews and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew.

Then they came for the trade unionists and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Catholics and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant.

Then they came for me – and by that time no-one was left to speak up.”

Pastor Dietrich Hiemueller

Iqbal Singh

Principal

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From the School

JUNIOR SCHOOL

JARGON

SENIOR SCHOOL

SCOOP

Each fortnight at Tullawong State

School we work on a behaviour

focus across the whole school.

For the next two weeks, we are

being reminded about Being

Respectful by respecting our

own property and others

property. At the Year 4 to 6

Assemblies, our Drama Club has

been role playing to illustrate our

rules to the students. We look

forward to their presentation at

next week’s Assembly!

New Break Times

The first week of the trial has now

finished and students and teachers

are getting used to the new

arrangements. The two eating

break times provide students with

the opportunity to sit quietly and

eat their lunches while enjoying

the company of their friends in

their class. After finishing their

lunches, some students are filling

up the rest of the break by

reading a book or playing games in

their small groups while sitting

quietly. Some background music

will be played during the break in

the Year 5/6 area next week to

assist students keep their talking

volume among friends to an

acceptable level.

Tim Adsett

Deputy Principal

Year 4,5 & 6

MIDDLE SCHOOL

MUSTER

Just a quick reminder that games and

toys, including trading cards, are not

to be brought to school. No

responsibility can be taken if such

items, brought to school by a child,

are lost, damaged or stolen.

As the cooler months approach, it is a

great time to check to see if jumpers

and tracksuit pants are labelled with a

name and class of the owner. Please

remind students that when they take

these items off it is recommended

that they be placed straight in the

school bag for a safe trip home.

Our School Rules reflect how we

need to behave at school

Be Ready – On time, ready to learn

with all of our equipment.

Be Respectful – Speaking politely,

follow directions first time, respect my

own and other’s property, wear my

school uniform, treat others how I

want to be treated and move quietly

around the school.

Be Responsible – Wait my turn, be in

the right place at the right time, keep

my hands and feet to myself, stay in

class during learning time, walk on the

concrete, remain in the school

grounds, use the HIGH Five to solve

problems, be a positive role model

and stay safe at all times.

Tracy Hetherton

A/Deputy Principal Year 2 & 3

Eat!! Eat!! Eat!! With the change of routine, there is an increased focus on relaxing and taking time to eat lunch at both break 1 and break 2. A number of our young children are taking the time to consider if they are still hungry. This week we’ve filled that need with an extra piece of fresh fruit. It is a good time to check if more food is needed. Play!! Play!! Play!! The Prep classes are continuing with their gross motor program including the PE lesson. It is great to see our children playing with and using a range of equipment with increasing skill. The Year 1 children have been enjoying the time they have spent playing with their class learning ball games and having extra fort play as part of the class program. Today it was great to see children actively playing with new sandpit toys, on the fort, using the new balls or playing imaginary games. Wait!! Wait!! Wait!! Thanks to parents and carers who are already waiting at Swoop café and at the front of the school for the 2.30 bell. This week we’ve found that our young children need some extra time to pack up and go into class for the end of day and roll. We would appreciate your cooperation in delaying your entry into the play areas until 2.35 to give our Preps and Year 1s time to go into class before parents arrive in large groups. This will help to boost their confidence and independence. Helen Williams Deputy Principal Prep & Year 1

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From the School

Year 6 Camp CYC Burleigh Heads

WHERE: CYC Burleigh Heads WHEN: Wednesday 1st - Friday 3rd June COST: $200 incl bus transport, all meals, instructor run activities & accommodation.

At the year 6 camp children will participate in a variety of activities that present new, sometimes challenging,

experiences. CYC instructors run all activities from 6am (morning

beach walk) to bed time including night activities. All meals are provided. As some activities include being in the water, CYC provides all students with either long

sleeve rash shirts or wet suits depending on the weather. This reduces sun burn and keeps students

warm in the cooler months. Children will participate in raft building, team initiative

games, doing a recon mission on CYC Island, and tubing. Night activities include a visit to David Fleay’s Wildlife

Park and a trivia night.

Permission form, medical form & payment to the cashier by 10:00am

Wednesday 25th May

SIGNING STUDENTS

IN AND OUT

Late Arrivals

Students who are late to school in the

mornings are to report to the School Office to

collect a late slip from Office Staff. Students

are then to take this late slip to their class

teacher.

If students have a note explaining their

lateness they are to give their note to their

class teacher.

Early Departures

Parents wishing to take students from class

early, need to sign them out at the Office

before collecting them from their class. The

Office will print a slip which is to be given to

the class teacher when collecting your child.

Students will only be signed out to people who

have been named on their emergency contact

list at the Office.

The Office cannot call students up. Parents are

asked to collect their student from the

classroom with the sign out slip.

WINTER SCHOOL UNIFORM

It is an expectation that children attending Tullawong State School wear the correct school uniform which has been selected by our Uniform Committee and endorsed by our Parents and Citizens Association.

Our winter uniform is a navy blue school jumper and navy blue track pants. We currently have some students who are wearing non-uniform jumpers to school.

Hooded jumpers and scarves are not to be worn to school.

A full copy of the school uniform policy is available on the school website. A current price list for our school uniform shop is also available on the school website. We appreciate your support in regards to school uniform.

If you have any questions or concerns in

relation to this please contact the school.

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From the School

Premier’s Reading Challenge 2016

Is your child participating in the Premier’s Reading Challenge?

The Premier's Reading Challenge is an annual state-wide initiative for state and non-state schools and home-educated

students up to Year 9 as well as children (aged up to five years) enrolled in an early childhood centre or as an individual

home reader.

The Premier's Reading Challenge is not a competition but a way to encourage students to develop a love of reading for life.

Through the challenge children and students are given an opportunity to develop their appreciation of the English

language and are encouraged to explore and enjoy a wide range of literary texts.

This year Tullawong State School will again be participating in the challenge. Students in Prep to Year 2 need to read or

experience 20 books. Students in Years 3 and 4 are required to read 20 books and students in Years 5 and 6 are required to

read 15 books. A recording form will be coming home with your child very soon. Once your child has completed the

recording form they need to return it to school and give it to their classroom teacher.

All forms need to be returned by Friday 26th August 2016.

Students who complete the challenge have their efforts recognised through the receipt of a Certificate of Achievement

signed by the Premier of Queensland. For more information please see this website: http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/

readingchallenge/about-challenge.html.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWS….

To finish the semester, the Music Department is holding its annual ‘Arts Night’. This night will showcase the talent and

progress of our students for the year so far. The night will be varied with small ensembles, solo, duet and trio

performances. All Instrumental Music Ensembles (Concert Band and String Ensemble) will be performing at the evening,

as well as the school Choirs and Percussion Ensemble. All students have been participating in ensemble rehearsals and

lessons, busy preparing for a wonderful night of music making!

When: Wednesday 22nd June

Who: Concert band, Percussion Ensemble, Choir and all String students

Where: Tullawong State School hall

Time: Students arrive 4.30pm at side doors for a 5.00pm start (approx. 6.30pm finish)

Parents arrive 4.45pm at front foyer doors

Dress: Band & Strings: Music shirt, Black long trousers (NO ¾ pants), long black socks & plain black

leather shoes (NO volleys/sneakers).

Choir: Full school uniform

What to bring: Musical instrument, music, spare reeds/valve oil/rosin, etc.

Cost: $2 entry/pp

In order for this evening to be a success, all members of each group are required to attend to ensure that all parts are

covered. If you would like to volunteer with helping out on the night, please see Mrs McNeill on Thursdays.

Thank you for your support in advance.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Mrs Corinne McNeill

Senior Instrumental Music Teacher

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From the School

HUB HAPPENINGS The HOSES and one of the HUB Case Managers were requested to participate in a monitoring committee on Monday morning for Hear 4 Kids. We have had the services from “Hear for Kids.” as Tullawong is a pilot school and the first school out of both the public and private sector to work with the agency. They requested our feedback and suggested

strategies etc. to ensure a quality service.

A program for parents to attend a Positive Partnership workshop at Sippy Downs is available for parent/carers of school aged students on the Autism Spectrum. Any parents/carers who may be interested the registrations will open

on Wednesday 1st June 2016. Please register online at: www.positivepartnerships.com.au

We are so excited at Tullawong as we have had notification that “Story Dogs” will be set to start the week of the 30th May. Our school is the first in our region to engage this support service to assist selected students to enhance their

reading!

Therese Daamen

HOSES

EVERY MINUTE COUNTS He/She is only missing just... That equals... Which is... From Prep to Year 12 is…..

10mins per day 50min per week Nearly 1.5 weeks per year Nearly half a year

20mins per day 1hr & 40min per week Over 2.5 weeks per year Nearly 1 year

30mins per day Half a day per week 4 Weeks per year Nearly 1 and a half years

1hr per day 1 Day per week 8 weeks per year Over 2 and a half years

Your

child’s best

learning

time is at

the

beginning

of the day.

School starts at 8.30am!

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Mrs Castles

Chaplain to the stars.

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Family Support

To keep up to date with school news check out our school website! www.tullawongss.eq.edu.au

DAILY ROUTINE TRIAL TIMES

8.20am First Bell - move to class

8.30am Morning Session

10.40am First Break - Eating time only

11am Middle Session

12.40pm Second Break - Eating time only

1pm Afternoon Session

2pm Third Break - Playtime

2.35pm Return to Classroom

2.40pm Bell - End of day

*There will be a ‘munch & crunch’ break during Morning Session

*There will be opportunities for physical activity breaks during the

Morning and Middle sessions

*There is no change to the starting and finishing times for the school day,

and the amount of teaching time has not been changed.

*The proposed change will be trialled from Monday 16th of May until

the end of term with a review at the end of this time.

If you have any concerns or thoughts regarding the change please con-

tact the school or come to the regular feedback forum to be held weekly

at the following times for the remainder of this term.

Parent/Care-giver forums: Wednesdays 8am to 8:30am and Thurs-

days 2:15pm to 3:00pm.

Venue: Hall meeting room

STUDENT ABSENCE

LINE 5431 4660

24 Hours a day 7 Days per week

All student absences must be accounted for and

recorded on the school computer system. To make this

easier for parents we have a special student absence

line that you can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to

leave a message about your child’s absence.

It is important that you leave the following information:

*Parent name

*Student name

*Class

*Reason for absence

P&C MEETING

Tuesday 24th May

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Family Support

P & C COOKIE &

BISCUIT DOUGH

FUNDRAISER

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Family Support

Our preferred method of payment for school events is BPOINT

It’s as easy as:- 1.Clink on the link that you will find on the bottom of your invoice. 2. Enter the CRN and invoice number you will find on your invoice. 3. Enter in Credit Card number.

NO MORE STANDING IN LINE!

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