22 June 2018

Newsletter Articles

Message from the Principal

Welcome to the end of Week 10. We are on the downhill run for this term with just a week to go; let’s keep that momentum going right through to 3pm next Friday.

Speaking of momentum - plenty of runners, high jumpers and athletic stars on the oval today and yesterday for our Years 3-6 Athletics Carnival. A very big thank you extends to Mr. Doherty for his organisation, YMCA for their carnival catering, and all members of staff involved in the preparation and running of this event. Be sure to visit our Facebook page next week for a great collection of photos. Well done to all students on your participation and house spirit!

I also wish to congratulate Miss Goddard and her team of Aerobics students who participated in the FISAF State Championships last weekend. Teams representing Gumdale State School won three gold, four silver and two bronze titles, with several individual students also qualifying for national championships due to outstanding performances. A big round of applause to all students who did so well.

As you will see in this week’s newsletter - numerous great events and opportunities have been taking place both in and outside of school over the past two weeks. For example: Beginner Band Camp at the Sleeman Complex, the official welcome of Gumdale State School’s new bus; participation in the Young Writers’ Program for a number of our Year 5 students; Interschool Sport finals, Rocket Launches as part of STEAM activities; as well as our involvement as Primary School partner at Wynnum Manly Seagull’s home game on 16 June.

As we prepare for the final week of Term 2, a reminder of our ‘Find Your Treasure’ Arts Show next week as well as our Busking Bonanza pop-up concerts. We hope many of you can join us on Wednesday 27 June 5:00-8:00pm for the main event of Gumdale State School’s Art Show. There will be entertainment, food vans, lucky door prizes and more, so be sure to come along.

I’m certain many of our parent families are eagerly awaiting the arrival of student report cards. Not long now, report cards will be sent to parents via email on Wednesday 27 June.

A reminder there will be no full school newsletter next week, however I will email home a final note to families on the last day of Term.

I hope everyone is starting to plan some fun and relaxing activities for over the school holidays. Don’t forget that Code Camp will be running from 2-4 July 2018 here at Gumdale. You can sign up at:

Until next time, always our best!

Susan Cowley
Acting Principal

Important Dates

Reminders from the School

2019 Enrolments

A reminder to existing Gumdale State School families or prospective families in our catchment area - please submit your enrolment applications as soon as possible so we have your child enrolled for 2019. Early submissions enable us to plan for 2019 and consider applications from families living outside the catchment area. All enrolment paperwork can be downloaded from our school website. If you have a question regarding how to enrol, please contact the school office on 3902 8333.

Messages from the Deputies

Prep Excursion

The Prep students enjoyed a day out to Trevena Glen Farm this week. They had positive experiences and completed some wonderful writing following on from their day out at the farm.

Sailing

Sailing has come to a close for this term. All students have gained many skills in sailing small vessels and working together as a team. All students are working towards completing their tacking certificates.

Band Camp

The administration team were fortunate to attend the Year 4 Band Camp final concert last Friday at Chandler. The level of talent across all school was very impressive. Year 4 students enjoyed the week long experience with students from across the bayside region.

Reporting

As our final deputy message for the semester, we would like to acknowledge all of our teachers and students for their efforts. Report cards will be emailed to families next week and as we have read through the student’s reports we are very proud of all the work that has been done in our classrooms throughout the first part of the year.

We wish the Gumdale community a safe and restful break. Keep warm and enjoy time with family!

Always our Best

News from the Payment Desk

Office Procedure for Payment of Excursions

Three weeks after an excursion has taken place One School will produce a Credit Adjustment for those students who have not paid. This is a system generated document which will clear your students account for this excursion. If your student attended and payment has not been received, you will be emailed a new invoice for this particular excursion.

Please ensure you advise the office and teacher if your child will not be attending the excursion, this will save you receiving another invoice.

Prompt payment is of invoices will also ensure that additional invoices are not emailed to you, payment due dates are stated on the excursion letter which you receive the day before you are invoiced.

A reminder of payments that may be relevant to your child:

Paying your school invoices

All excursions and events require payment and a permission form to be returned by the due date or your child will not be permitted to attend.

Please note that payments can be made one of three ways:

1. Online using the BPOINT Payment Gateway
2. Phone banking via BPOINT IVR (1300 631 073)
3. Online using the QParent App or
4. In person at our Administration Office during office hours (8.00am-3.30pm)

STEAM News

STEAM Club Years 3-6

No STEAM Club in Week 11.

Students have been busy planting our seedlings and cuttings. The gardens look great!

STEAM Club meet Thursday and Friday 8.00 – 8.45am. Students are welcome to attend both days, however if they can only make one that is fine.

New members are always welcome!

STEAM Club Years 1-2

No STEAM Club in week 11.

We meet every Thursday 11.15-11.40 in the STEAM room for coding fun!

New members are always welcome!

Year 4

Rocket incursion – The students had a blast of a time during the rocket incursion. Check out Gumdale youtube for highlights.

Year 6

This semester the year 6 students have been learning about earthquakes, electricity and electrical circuits. In the past weeks they have applied their knowledge to plan and build earthquake activated safety devices.

Code Camp

Congratulations to Eva Rose from 3I, who is the winner of the Code Camp Scholarship.

Code Camp will be at Gumdale these holidays, 2-4 July 2018.

Thank you

Thank you to Nicole Cavallaro for generously loaning tools and donating copper wire for the Year 6 students to use in the construction of their Earthquake Safety devices.

Code Camp

Code Camp will be at Gumdale State School for three days over the school holidays from 2-4 July 2018. These camps will be open to all primary aged students (Y2-6) in the area, so please feel free to invite friends, neighbours and family too.

If you are interested in having your child continue on their coding journey or having them take their first steps, please mark your diaries and visit the link below to book a spot these holidays.

A three day camp costs $349. Each child will receive:

• A totally fun and unique camp experience where students learn to be creators of technology - not just consumers!
• A Code Camp shirt, cap, wristband and pin.
• A medal for completion at the end-of-camp HI-5 ceremony! Plus a digital certificate to commemorate their achievement.
• Code Camp App - An app the students can play the games they created.
• Code Camp World - Our online coding platform allowing students to learn drag and drop coding plus pure line coding with JavaScript.
• After the camp, students are sent weekly coding activities for a month to keep them engaged and to encourage them to continue to code.

News from the Sports Desk

Aerobics Excellence

Congratulations to the 15 Gumdale State School Sport Aerobics teams who competed on the weekend at the FISAF QLD State Championships at Ormiston College. All teams performed extremely well and have achieved fantastic results. With 13 out of the 15 teams qualifying for the FISAF National Championships in August.

Gumdale State School received 3 Golds, 4 Silvers and 2 Bronze placings, we are all very proud of them and can't wait until the National Championships.

Sailing

Congratulations to all year 4 and 6 students who completed either their Tackers Intro, 1 or 2 certificates. Certificates will be issued shortly.

Year 2, 3 and 5 year levels including 5/6E will have the opportunity to experience sailing in term 3. More information regarding these sessions will be sent home electronically early next term.

Please contact James Doherty jpdoh0@eq.edu.au if you require any further information regarding the Gumdale State School sailing program.

Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Year 3-6 Athletics Carnival yesterday and today. A massive thank you to all of the staff who assisted with the running of the carnival. Your efforts are greatly appreciated! Final results along with those who will representing the school at the Bayside District Carnival will be published in the next newsletter.

National Skipping

Zara C in year 4 has recently returned from the National Skipping Championships in Canberra. She placed in the top ten for her single routine which is an unbelievable achievement! Well done Zara!

2018 Camps

This year there will be a change to our Year 4-6 Camp structure. This will allow three different settings and experiences for students in our Senior School. More information regarding camps will be made available as the camps draw closer. The camps will be as follows:

Year 4 – Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre, Currimundi (5-7 December 2018)
Year 5 – Emu Gully Leadership Camp, Helidon (21-23 November 2018)
Year 6 – Sydney and Canberra (22-26 July 2018)
Any questions - James Doherty jpdoh0@eq.edu.au

Interschool Sport

Congratulations to all teams who represented the school in the term 2 Interschool Sport competition.

A special congratulations to the Year 6 boys soccer team who played in the Grand Final last Tuesday. In a very tight game the team lost in a penalty shoot-out. Great effort boys!

The under 11 and under 12 rugby league teams also participated in finals. The under 11 team were victorious against a solid Manly State School team. They will now play against the winner of the Brisbane Metro district after the holidays.

The under 12 performed courageously but were outsized by a strong Wynnum State School team. Well done to all the boys involved!

Keep Moving!

Gumdale Arts Show

Find Your Treasure

Prepared to be wowed by student artwork between 26 – 28 June 2018 as Gumdale State School hosts their annual Arts Show – themed ‘Find Your Treasure’.

Each student has created a piece of art based on a book from the Book-week theme ‘Find Your Treasure’. On Wednesday 27 June between 5pm and 8pm, come and enjoy a gallery tour of student and community art and musical sessions from our talented Gumdale buskers as well as performances by the Gumdale parent band! There will be food trucks, lucky door prizes and more. Come along and enjoy the fun.

Please click the link below for times and further information.

Music Notes

Upcoming Events

Arts Show Performances

We have unlocked a wealth of musical talent in the Gumdale community that will be performing an array of music for the Arts Show Night on Wednesday 27 June from 5:30 – 7:30pm. Groups and soloists auditioned on Monday and have been given their performance times for the night on a take-home slip.

We ask that performing musicians meet in the STEAM Room 5minutes before their performance time with everything they need (instrument, speaker, iPad or lyric sheet), the keyboard and music stands will be provided. Performers may wear free dress on the night.

Gumnuts and Gumleaves Choir

Please be aware that there will be NO rehearsals next week on Wednesday 27th June for the singers in the Gumnuts and Gumleaves Choirs. This is due to the installations for the Arts Show. Rehearsals will resume in Week 1 of Term 3.

Gumtrees Choir

Rehearsals are continuing on Tuesdays (see below) and will be held in Week 1 of Term 3. We are busy preparing our pieces for Singfest next term.

Beginner Band

Our beginner band students had an amazing time at band camp last week. Students showed a massive improvement in individual playing over the intense week and had their first performance in a concert band for parents and school principals at the culminating concert. Special thanks to Mrs Pascoe, Mrs Spratt and Ms Agerholm for your support in coming along and helping at camp.

Beginner Band continues to rehearse at the following time:

Instrumental Fanfare

Congratulations to the Senior Concert Band for their performance at Fanfare. We are proud that you represented Gumdale with exemplary behaviour on and off stage. They had great stage presence and their performance was the best Gumdale has produced in the last few years. It was great to meet and listen to other bands in the region and we received some encouraging feedback from the adjudicator. Looking forward to bigger and better music in the future.

From the Music Department,

School Council – What is it all about?

When Gumdale State School adopted the decision to become an Independent State School there were certain responsibilities that needed to be fulfilled to allow the school to operate on a more independent basis.

One of these was to establish a governance body that would have an overall guidance role, and take a strategic approach and direction, in achieving defined goals. The Council monitors the school operational administration to stay on course and achieve the objectives set for Gumdale State School by the school community.

The Council’s role does not impact on the day-to-day operations of the school, and it has no financial resources or controls. In that sense, the Council is an advisory body rather than an operational body.

A key focus of the Council mission is to support improved educational outcomes and the growth of the school as a centre of excellence, within the learning areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM). This has been established in draft form as a mission statement by the Council, along with four key action areas:

• Being consulted in senior employment matters to ensure strong and consistent leadership;
• Promoting employment of highly qualified and experienced staff consistent with school values;
• Supporting long-term employment initiatives and retention incentives for quality staff;
• Supporting the senior administration team in fostering a positive social tone in the school.

To read the latest news and updated from the School Council, please click here:

YMCA OSHC

Messages from the Team

Vacation Care is just around the corner! These July holidays we are launching our new Mini Excursions! These mini excursions will be age specific and intimate with only space for 24 children. So get in quick, as places are filling up fast! Pick up a booking form in our office today! We can’t wait to see you there.

Contact YMCA OSHC Gumdale
Phone: 07 3890 2675
Mobile: 0428 333 317
agd@ymca.org.au

Talking Families

Parenting is hard, but you’re not alone

It’s a myth that you’re born with parenting skills. You learn as you go and there are going to be times when parents will feel overwhelmed or frustrated with the pressures of raising children. But you’re not alone — all parents struggle with the stress of parenting.

Getting it off your chest helps. Just talking to someone about what’s worrying you can be the first step to realising you’re not alone and getting the help you need.

The Talking Families website is full of helpful information and easy ways to ask people around you for help before you feel like you’ve reached breaking point. And you may be surprised at just how many people you know who would be happy to offer support.

Parents can also follow the Talking Families Facebook community for information about events, tips for parenting, and different ways to get some support @talkingfamiliesqld

Working with your child to support them as a reader

Parents and carers play a vital part in supporting their child’s development as a reader. There are a number of activities that you can do each day to assist your child in this area.

Below are some fact sheets that describe learning experiences parents can undertake with children in different year levels.

Community Business Network

Gumdale State School is pleased to have the support of businesses in our local and nearby community by way of sponsorship. Each year, our school resources are enriched courtesy of members in our Community Business Network.

More details regarding our program and the packages available can be found on our school website or by contacting: Marissa Bowen, Executive Assistant, Phone: 3902 8333, Email: mbowe79@eq.edu.au

In 2018, our Platinum and Gold Sponsors are:

Platinum Sponsors

The YMCA provide services to more than 700,000 participants annually. Such services include youth programs, Long Day Child Care, Family Day Care, In Home Care, Outside School Hours Care, Vacation Care, Limited Hours Care, a large range of sport and recreational activities, health and fitness, outdoor education and camping, vocational education and accredited training, hospitality, restaurants and hotel accommodation.

Gold Sponsors

Ian lives in Wakerley and brings his background as a marketing consultant to achieve the best result for his clients. Ian has achieved numerous property records in the Bayside area. As a great supporter of Gumdale State School Ian currently serves as a community representative on the School Council.

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P&C News

P&C August General Meeting

The next P&C General Meeting will be held on Thursday 9 August at 7:00pm in the Resource Centre, everyone is welcome.

Unfortunately, it is with much sadness for us to advise that Rachelle Suzuki our Tuckshop Manager has resigned and departed the Tuckshop. Thank you Rachelle for everything you have done for our Tuckshop and we wish you all the best for your future endeavours.

P&C Fundraising Volunteer of the Month

Congratulations to Sabine Clarke and Troy Thompson who is the May recipients for the P&C Fundraising Volunteer of the Month awards. Thank you to both Sabine and Troy for volunteering during the month of May, please enjoy the $40 voucher you both have received to spend at the Wynnum Manly Workers Sports Club bistro.

Gumdale Fashion Parade Working Party Volunteers

Pressed Dry Cleaning Gumdale donated four $50 vouchers to rewards our volunteers who were part of the planning and delivery of the recent Gumdale Fashion Parade event. Winners were drawn at the recent P&C meeting and we would like to congratulate Jacinta Colley, Katrice Purcell, Natalie Herity and Tania Ladlow we are the recipients of the vouchers.

Online Ordering

The Tuckshop and Uniform Shop offer an online ordering service called Flexischools. Online ordering is convenient, provides you with 24/7 payment and ordering system that can be accessed from home, work or on a mobile device. You won't be fumbling around for coins in the morning or looking for a brown paper bag. You can also purchase uniform items when the shop's not open and our volunteers will deliver the items to your child's classroom. Flexischools registration is free and only takes a few minutes so get online at

Shaunesy Pegg
P&C President
pandc@gumdaless.eq.edu.au

Tuckshop News

Don’t forget all meal orders for the Tuckshop for first and second breaks must be ordered through Flexischools by 8:30am each day. Only snacks, drinks and slushies are sold over the counter for cash (except for Prep students) during first and second breaks.

Students who have made an order to purchase something frozen, or a plain milk cup or something with custard or yoghurt, will need to come to the Tuckshop to collect the item. A green smiley face or a red star on your bag means you must bring the bag to the Tuckshop to collect the item which can’t be sent to your classroom.

If any students have an issue with their orders, please come to the Tuckshop immediately so that the helpful staff can rectify the issue.

A reminder to our Year 5 & 6 students who leave the school on Fridays to participate in interschool sport, you can only order for the first break.

Contact

If you need to contact the tuckshop for any reason, please do via one of our contact methods:
(please note – our emails are not checked in the mornings)

Phone: 3902 8304
Email: tuckshop@gumdalesspc.org.au
Stop by and see us anytime

Shaunesy Pegg
P&C President

Uniform Shop News

Mondays: 8:15am – 9:30am
Thursdays: 8:15am – 9:30am

Trackpants are now on sale! Fleecy pants all sizes are $10 each (sizes 4, 6 & 8 are sold out). Microfibre pants sizes 12, 14, 16 & 18 are $15 each. Only while stocks last.

Single use plastic bags will no longer be supplied in the Uniform Shop for over the counter purchases in line with Queensland’s total ban.

Donations of second hard uniform items which are in good condition are most welcome. A donations box has been placed outside the door of the Uniform Shop.

There is a small supply of second hand uniform items now available for purchase, prices as marked. Included in the items are some Prep hats if you’re looking to purchase a ‘spare’ hat for your child.

Don’t forget we are located on Level 1 of Block A so drop by and see our friendly volunteers when the shop is open.

Contact

Phone: 3902 8335
Email: uniform@gumdalesspc.org.au
Orders: Online through Flexischools
Payment: cash and EFTPOS facilities

Michelle Moffatt
Volunteer Uniform Shop Manager

Update from the Fundraising Team!

Fashion Parade - Havana Nights

The 2018 Gumdale State School P&C Fashion Parade was held on Saturday 19th May. This evening was a success in so many ways! As the key fundraising event of the year the P&C are excited to announce that we were able to raise $33,820.

This evening would not have been possible without all the hard work that the Gumdale Fashion Parade Working Party has put into the event over the past couple of months! A big thank you to all of you!

Another big thank you to our Platinum sponsors Todd Gerhardt Realty, McGrath Estate Agents and Zealous Swimwear and our Fashion sponsors Rhianne Allen Lip Boss & Makeup Artist, Penelope Jane Hair Boutique, Luxe Boutique and White Owl.

In addition, thank you to all our local businesses that generously supported this fantastic evening, the full list of sponsors is available on our social pages.

Volunteer of the Month

Congratulations to Leanne McLennan who is the May P&C Volunteer of the Month! A very well deserved recipient. Leanne volunteers regularly in both the Uniform Shop and Tuckshop and is always on hand whenever needed, happy to give of her time. Thank you so much Leanne! Enjoy your $40 voucher to spend at the Gumdale Tavern.

Volunteering

Volunteering is an easy way to get involved in our school community and meet other parents. If you would like to volunteer, or have any questions about what is involved, please email fundraising@gumdalesspc.org.au and you will be notified via SignUp Genius when volunteering opportunities arise throughout the year.

Fundraising Calendar

Please take note of the dates in the calendar below, in particular please note the date change for the School Disco.

Fundraising Programs

A reminder that if you make a purchase from any of the following organisations they give back to our school.

To stay up to date with all the Fundraising Events, follow us on social media:

Make sure to follow the page below to stay up to date.
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Instagram at gumdale_ss_pandc
Twitter at gumdaless_pandc
Or contact us on fundraising@gumdalesspc.org.au

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