What We're Up To · The photographers have indicated that phtos will be available for collection in 28 working days. Congratulations to Bodhi Rowe-Bailey, pictured above, on his recent

Hello everyone,

The children were really well presented and in correct

school uniform for the school photos yesterday, and some

lovely shots were taken. The mural on the tennis court

was used as the back drop again, since the weather was so

kind. The photographers have indicated that phtos will be

available for collection in 28 working days.

Congratulations to Bodhi Rowe-Bailey, pictured above,

on his recent success at the Sarina Districts. Bodhi

placeed second in High Jump, and has now been invited

to compete at the next level – Mackay Districts – on

Friday. This is a wonderful achievement, and we wish

him all the best as he competes this Friday.

The annual School Opinion Survey is now completed on

line. Your feedback is used to keep a pulse on how the

school community is relating to the school, so your say is

strongly encouraged. To date, only 9 of the 57 families in

our school have responded. Log on information was sent

home at the beginning of the term. This survey closes on

Friday 29 July – that’s this week.

A reminder regarding the Blue Mountain Campdraft.

We have fielded some enquiries – yes, access is free, and

so is the camping. The monies raised by this event will

be put towards covering our tennis court. -- Roslyn Waldron (Principal)

Important Dates: 16 May - 26 August – Premier’s Reading Challenge

29 July – Mackay District Athletics Carnival

5 August – Future Leaders’ Eco Challenge (selected students Y6)

6 August – Sarina Show

10 August – P&C Meeting @ 5pm in the library

18 August – Senior’s Morning Tea – Year 1/2 involvement

19, 20, 21 August – Blue Mountain Campdraft / Major School Fundraiser.

25, 26 August -- School Review

9 September – School Disco

13 September – Rural Safety for Children excursion Year 3/4

12 – 16 September – Year 5/6 camp

Our Learning Objectives: 1. Reading and writing must make sense! 2. Student know what they know, and know what they need to know next!

SWAYNEVILLE STATE SCHOOL

2016, July 27

952 Sarina Marlborough Road Admin/Absences: 0466364460 Sarina Qld 4737 Email: [email protected]

Phone: (07) 4956 4530 Web Site: swayneviss.eq.edu.au

P&C contact: [email protected] Banking Details: 064711 00090098 (Com. Bank)

Principal: Mrs Roslyn Waldron

What We're Up To Year 3/4 have been learning about what a paragraph is, why we use them and the structure of paragraph writing. The class have watched them being written and have taken part in writing them together. Here are a couple of examples of paragraphs that have been written individually. Fletcher McFadzen: Oinker is my pet pig. She does very funny things and makes me feel better when I'm sad. When I fill up Oinker's water trough she has her drink then has a bath in it and I have to fill it up again. Sometimes Oinker farts and they're so revolting I speed home. When Oinker sees a cow, she "talks" to it. Oinker is an awesome pet. Bodhi Rowe-Bailey: South Sea Islanders were brought to Australia to work on cane farms. South Sea Islanders were persuaded to embark the ships. They were treated awfully by the Europeans. They also had to work in appalling conditions. South Sea Islanders helped Europeans start cane farms.

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Road Safety upgrade announcement …. last page.





Fax: (07) 4956 4510



Food For Thought

Why We Should Talk With Kids

When we talk with our children we are teaching them how to talk, listen and interact with others. So, your child could be showing you something they’ve done, asking you a question or talking about their day – these brief chats are all chances for your child to learn.

For babies, any sound can be a way of communicating with them. Talk, sing and coo to them as much as you can. Name things around them as you talk. This is how they learn what things are called.

As they get older, kids will start to name things. They might point and say “truck”. You could reply, “Yes. It’s a red truck.” So you have let them know they are right, given them a new word and put it all in a simple sentence for them.

Toddlers and preschool-age children ask lots of questions. They are starting to explore their world and will ask you about things they don’t understand or things that worry them.

When they come to you and ask, pause what you are doing briefly, give them your attention, and listen to what they say. You can also ask them questions about what they think.

Talking to your children also sets up a relationship between parent and child. They are more likely to feel free and safe to talk to you. And this is so important as they grow up. -- Chappie Di

AFTER SCHOOL CARE WITH PCYC is available in the Sarina

Area!

Open to any school aged child – state or private schools.

Located at Swayneville State School

Price is only $20 a day….but

Centrelink rebate is of up to 50% and you may also be eligible for

Centrelink Benefit as well. So you could pay as little as $7 - $10

Youth programs and sporting activities are accessible as part of the

$20 membership.

Casual bookings as well as permanent/regular bookings.

Afternoon Tea is provided, fully qualified staff who are passionate

about their work, fun games and activities, computer access,

homework support if requested, outstanding care and programs

following the National Quality Framework, buses from Sarina are

met at school gate, closes at 6pm.

Works in with vacation care, too!

ph: 49423296 to enquire

If we do not use this service, we will loose it!

Camp Draft Fever – Donation Drive

Donating items are another great way of supporting our Campdraft Fundraiser.

So, there is now a class competitions to determine which class has the best basket!

Yes, class prizes are available.

Each class has a campdraft basket in their room. Suggested items for donation are

on a rip-off-tag so that a range of different items are provided. When the item is

purchased please have your child put it into their basket. Every little bit helps!



Year 5/6

Ella Leigh: fabulous first week. Nathaniel Catlin: excellent working week. Year 3/4

Lawson McFadzen: Star of the week-excellent work all year. Cordell Kissier: Act of kindness award for helping others. Jazmyn Newton: super listener award. Year 1/2

Olivia Hauwert: improvement in writing during group tasks. Aurellia Mack: amazing attitude towards all work areas. Prep/1 Lizzie Carey: amazing sentence writing. Dayna Hauwert: always making sure everyone is included. Music Evandah Skein & Jacaranda Rowe-Bailey: for their skill & help with the marimbas. Donohue: 153. Jackson: 207. Queen Bee: 5/6

Have a great week.






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Technology: A journey towards iBalance

Visiting author, Mr Brad Huddleston, and Mackay Community Police Sergeant,

Nigel Dalton attended the school last Friday. This was a targeted presentation to the

school children that resulted in the children’s ability to repeat the learning that

technology is good, but ‘too much technology’ is bad for you.

The brain gets ‘tickled’ through the use of screens and it gradually builds up

resistance that requires more and more to achieve the same pleasure. This can result

in anger and lead to depression and anxiety. Alternative activities were encouraged

to balance exposure, and self regulation with parental support was recommended.

St. Nigel discussed bullying (including cyber bullying) and highlighted the impact

of words. Individual strategies were discussed, as was the fact that all of us bear the

responsibility to intervene if we see it happening. This talk was cleverly delivered

through the bubble blowing example pictured below.

Same Day Notification of Absences Thankyou for the currency of keeping the school up to date with student absences.

We are also appreciating your updates of contact information.

Key changes are:

Administration (rather than teachers) must be notified on the day of

absence and include reason for absence. Absence line: 0466364460

If the school is not notified and your child is absent the school will be in

touch immediately. Our policy is to use a phone call first, though texts

will be sent if we cannot raise you. The full policy is available for down

in the forms and documents section of our website.



Documents

What We're Up To · The photographers have indicated that phtos will be available for collection in 28 working days. Congratulations to Bodhi Rowe-Bailey, pictured above, on his recent