7 September 2018

Newsletter Articles

Message from the Principal

Thank you to everyone who attended Saturday’s ‘A Day on the Oval’ hosted by our P&C! What a tremendous community event this was for Gumdale! I was proud to see our school families, students, staff and volunteers coming together for a day of fun and fundraising in support of our great school! This event not only helped raise money for our school, but showcased the wide array of programs and opportunities available here at Gumdale - from our instrumental band, to choir groups, sport aerobics students and more. Please join me in thanking our P&C Executive Committee and crew of volunteers; a full collection of photos from this event are on the Gumdale P&C Facebook page.

With just two more weeks remaining until the end of term, we continue to have a full schedule in what has been an incredibly busy Term 3. In the coming two weeks, we still have WAMM Camp, a Prep Experience Morning for enrolled prep students commencing in 2019, our School Fun Run and of course our School Cross Country, taking place on the final day of term for all year levels (except year 2), who will complete their run the day prior.

To keep track of all events and news, please refer to our school website, emails sent home and of course, our Facebook page for reminders in real-time. As we transition away from paper permission forms to electronic, please help us by completing these electronically. This not only helps us save on paper and printing costs but also makes excursion planning more efficient.

Lastly, you may have seen Gumdale staff at the traffic lights of an afternoon handing our road safety flyers. We have witnessed/heard of too many incidents lately involving reckless behaviour. A reminder to all Gumdale parents/carers to lead by example and cross the road, at the pedestrian with care.

Until next time…..

Always our Best,

Phil Savill, Principal
Gumdale State School

Important Dates

Always our Best

Reminders from the School

2019 Enrolments

A reminder to existing Gumdale State School families or prospective families in our catchment area looking to join in 2019: Please submit your enrolment applications now. 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.

Book Fair 2018

Gumdale State School will be holding their book fair from 17-19 October with the help of Carnival Book Fairs.

The Book Fair will be open before and after school 8:00-8:45am and 3:00-3:55pm for the three days. They will also be open during school time from Monday for teachers to bring their classes through and for the kids to fill out a wish list to take home. Stay tuned for more information.

Messages from the Deputies

Moderation

Last week teachers met in year level groups to complete moderation of student writing. Moderation is a school based review of student work to ensure the consistent grading of assessment using the Australian National Curriculum achievement standards. Moderation also provides the opportunity for teachers to reflect on the writing progress of students at the end of each unit of work.

Harmony Day

Last Friday the Prep students celebrated Harmony Day. The annual celebration recognises and promotes cultural diversity through encouraging respectful values and promoting participation in cultural activities. A special thank-you to Mrs. Doherty for organising the event and to the families who shared cultural items for the celebration.

Ngutana-Lui Visit

Over the past fortnight, students and teachers from Years 2 to 6 have experienced the living traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with a visit from the Ngutana-Lui Cultural Centre. Students participated in hands on activities which included aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, both traditional and contemporary. All students thoroughly enjoyed participating in the traditional storytelling, weaving and games as a part of their learning.

GROW Focus

This term we are working with all students around personal organization. Mr Savill has shared the mantra of “No one cleans up after you at Gumdale.” We are reminding students to care and take responsibility for their personal belongings such as jumpers, hats and lunchboxes. This has been reinforced in classroom visits by the leadership team.

Before and After School Routines

Our established routines, before and after school, are in place for the safety of all children on our site. Please assist us by reminding children that play equipment is out of bounds at these times of the day.

Supervision for students is provided at the hall from 8:15 AM. Students then have the opportunity to participate in fitness activities.

Students from Years 1 to 6 should not be around other school buildings even if accompanied by a parent or carer while waiting for the school day to commence.

Prep students are asked to wait with a parent or carer outside their classrooms, ready for an exciting day of learning to begin when the doors open.

2018 Review of NAPLAN

The Queensland Government is undertaking a review of NAPLAN in the Queensland context, to better understand the impacts NAPLAN is having on learning and teaching within the state.

The first stage of the Review, conducted in June 2018, focused on consultation with parents.

The second stage is now underway, with consultation extending to students, teachers, principals and other key education stakeholders across Queensland.

Queensland students in years 3 to 10 are now invited to provide feedback on their experiences with NAPLAN, via an online survey. Students wishing to participate will require the consent of a parent or carer, who can assist with completing the survey at home.

The survey link is available at the link below:

This project has received ethical clearance from both the Australian Catholic University and the Department of Education. Further information on the student survey and the Review are provided within the survey link.

Junior School News

Prep Harmony Day at Gumdale

On Wednesday 29 August, the Preps of Gumdale participated in activities to celebrate difference and diversity at our Gumdale Prep Harmony Day.

Senior School News

Year 5 English

Year 5 has been studying fantasy narratives including reading part of DELTORA quest. To practice their visualising and conclude this English unit, 5G created magic belts from the description given in the text. Here are some of the finished belts!

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.

As a reminder, here is a list of upcoming events / payments that might be relevant to your family:

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 four ways:

1. Online using the BPOINT Payment Gateway https://www.bpoint.com.au/payments/dete or from the invoice using the BPOINT link
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)

2019 BYOD iPad Program

Last night, the Parent Information session for the 2019 BYOD iPad Program was held. If you were unable to attend, we have a link below to the presentation that contains information about the program. We will be expanding the iPad program to 14 classes next year. Due to this, we have spots available across Years Two to Six for students to join the program.

Year Two – 3 classes (75 spots available)
Year Three – 3 classes (25 spots available)
Year Four – 3 classes (25 spots available)
Year Five – 3 classes (limited spots available)
Year Six – 2 classes (limited spots available)

If you are interested in your child joining an iPad class in 2019, please complete an Expression of Interest form. You can use the link below or collect a form from the School Office. These forms must be handed in to the School Office by Week 10, Friday 21st September. Families will be notified by Term 4, Week 6 if they were successful in securing a spot for 2019. An Information session for these families will be held in Term 4, Week 8.

If you have any questions regarding the BYOD iPad Program, please email iPadclasses@gumdaless.eq.edu.au

STEAM News

Sustainability @ Gumdale X

In the Recycling bin you can put paper, cardboard, tin foil and hard plastic. This includes poppers and their straws, foil tuckshop packaging, and hot chocolate cups and lids. This is the same as your yellow lid recycling bin at home. For more detailed information: Brisbane City Council Guide to recycling

In the Organics bin you can ONLY put fresh fruit and vegetable scraps, for example banana peel and apple cores. No processed fruit or vegetable scraps please.

Everything else has to go in the red Rubbish bin.

We need students to start thinking about their lunch waste and choosing the correct bin. STEAM Club members and teachers will be in your eating areas to assist.

Let’s work together in making Gumdale State School more sustainable!

Year 5

Students are investigating Light. They are learning that light travels in straight lines and can be reflected, refracted and absorbed. We refracted white light using prisms to create rainbows.

STEAM Clubs

STEAM Signature Program

Challenge 1 simulates a real-life challenge affecting the community of Gorkha, Nepal. Students are required to follow the engineering process to design, build and test a model bridge to help deliver disaster relief after an earthquake.

Teams have designed and finished building their bridge prototypes ready for testing!

Kitchen Garden

The warmer temperatures have brought lots of growth and renewal to the gardens as well as more club members! With the warm weather, our broccoli suddenly 'bolted' so we harvested it and the children tasted fresh broccoli soup made from their own broccoli grown in the garden along with parmesan crisps. We now have snow peas sprouting and the potatoes are growing wildly! We will know to harvest the potatoes when the green leaves start to yellow. We have done a second planting of beetroot, spinach, sunflowers, tomatoes, peppermint and continental parsley. We even found worms meaning our garden beds are healthy.

The children are now also experts at making newspaper seedling pots and their skills were used at the 'Day on the Oval' helping visitors to make and take their own seedling pot with planted seeds.

We are still looking for donations of soil for the fourth garden bed, sugar cane or lucerne mulch, any veggie seeds or plants, plastic bottle tops for bed decorations and volunteers to help our garden grow. Please feel free to have a look around the garden to see what has been happening there lately!

Michelle Boutin – Kitchen Garden Parent Co-ordinator

Year 1 & 2 Coding

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

New members are always welcome!

Other exciting events

Brisbane City Council’s Green Heart Fair!

Date - Sunday 9 September
Time - 8am – 2pm at
Where - Carindale Recreation Reserve, Bedivere Street – Carindale

The Green Heart Fair is Brisbane’s biggest sustainable living festival, promoting innovative green living in a fun, family friendly environment for all residents to come and enjoy.

The Fair welcomes over 100 of Brisbane’s leading sustainability organisations, community groups, artisans, foodies, green thumbs, conservationists, businesses and eco experts sharing information and knowledge with Brisbane residents on how to live more sustainably.

Fair goers are treated to heaps of fun, free activities and entertainment throughout the day. Check out our jam-packed schedule here.

For updates follow us on Facebook

Sports News

Sailing

Year 3 parents are reminded to either complete the online registration or send in the necessary paperwork to your child’s teacher. Lessons for 3D, 3I, 3S and 3W will commence next week. 3M and 3P will commence the following week.

Year 2 students will attend 5 session in Term 3 with the remaining dates below:

2B and 2F – Tuesday 4 September
2M and 2R – Wednesdays 5, 12 September
2S and 2W – Thursday 6 September

Year 3 students will attend 5 session in Terms 3 and 4 with the remaining dates below:

3D and 3I – Tuesdays 11, 18 September, & 9, 16, 23 October
3M and 3P – Wednesdays 19 September, & 10, 17, 24 October and Thursday 1 November
3S and 3W – Thursdays 13, 20 September, & 11, 18, 25 October

Year 5 students will attend 8 sessions in Terms 3 and 4 with the remaining dates below:

5G and 5H – Tuesdays 4 September, 9, 16 and 23 October.
5M and 5R – Wednesdays 5, 19 September, 10, 17, 24 October.
5/6E – Thursdays 6 September, 11, 18, 25 October, and 1 November.

The Gumdale State School bus will transport students to and from the venue.

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

Bayside District Athletics Carnival

Best of luck to the following students who will be competing at the Met East Track and Field trials this Thursday and Friday at QSAC: Ruby Walker, Holly Bradford, Summer McShane, Emily Ho, Nikita Stewart, Lucy Jolly-Perrett, Matty Doherty, Ethan Brelsford and Loushus Cox. Good luck to all!

Primary Schools Cup – Netball

Next weekend the following students will be competing in the Primary Schools Cup for netball in Bundaberg:

Pippa L, Ella C, Nanaia P, Joanne H, Lilliana M, Matty D, Stella R, Ruby H, Ava M and Cooper B.

Touch Football – Signature Program

Recently close to 60 of our students competed in the touch football Osprey Cup at Wellington Point SHS. All teams participated well especially being their first attempt at a competition.

Congratulations to our Best and Fairest recipients:

Will Bloxham, Rhys Lewis, Sophie Skinner and Sophie Gulliver

Today, our Signature Program teams start an eight week interschool touch football competition at Kitchener Park, Wynnum. Best of luck teams!

Cross Country

The GSS Cross Country will be held on Friday 21 September for Prep, yr 1, years 3-6. Due to an excursion, the year 2 Cross Country will be held on Thursday 20 September. Training opportunities will be available before school in the lead up to the event.

Swimming Lessons

Swimming lessons for students in Prep – year 6 will commence in week 2 of term 4. Aquatic Achievers will be facilitating the program at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre, Chandler. They offer eight fantastic lessons with qualified instructors in ability levelled groups. If you haven’t done so already, please either complete the online permission form or fill out and return the provided paper copy to your child’s class teacher.

2018 Camps

Between now and the end of the year, two more camps will take place. One for our Year 4s and one for our Year 5s. More information will be shared with families in the coming weeks. 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)
Any questions - James Doherty jpdoh0@eq.edu.au

Keep Moving,

Community Support

Year 6 Volunteering Program

One of the programs year 6 students have the opportunity to participate in is our Volunteering Program. Students go out in a group of four to Lota House Aged Care Facility to chat with residents. The program is in its third year and is well received by both students and the residents. It is a wonderful opportunity for our students to enhance their interpersonal skills as well as develop a sense of service. Students often comment on how much they learnt from their conversations with the residents.

For National Seniors Week, our classes here at Gumdale contributed to making a poster for the residents at Lota House; they were overjoyed. A huge thank you to our classes for their contributions, and to the year 6 students for demonstrating respect and maturity on their visits.

Tips to Manage Fighting

A few good tips for what to do when your children are fighting with each other

Level I: Normal Bickering

Ignore it. Think about your next holiday.

Tell yourself the children are having an important experience in conflict resolution.

Level II: Situation Heating Up. Adult Intervention Might Be Helpful

Acknowledge their anger

“You two sound mad at each other!”

Reflect each child’s point of view.

“So Sara, you want to keep on holding the puppy, because he’s just settled down in your arms. And you Billy, feel you’re entitled to a turn too.”

Describe the problem with respect.

“That’s a tough one: Two children and only one puppy.”

Express confidence in the children’s ability to find their own solution.

“I have confidence that you two can work out a solution that’s fair to each of you…. And fair to the puppy.”

Leave the room

Level III: Situation Possibly Dangerous

1. Inquire:
   “Is this a play fight or a real fight?” (Play fights are permitted. Real fights are not.)
2. Let the children know:

“Play fighting by mutual consent only.” (If it’s not fun for both, it’s got to stop.)

Level IV: Situation Definitely Dangerous! Adult Intervention Necessary.

Describe what you see.

“I see two angry children who are about to hurt each other.”

Separate the children.

“It’s not safe to be together. We must have a cooling-off period. Quick, you to your room, and you to yours!”

Music Notes

Well done to all our musicians for your behaviour, helpfulness and musicianship displayed at your recent performances. We are proud to have you representing music at Gumdale State School. To all our singers in the Gumnuts, Gumleaves and Gumtrees Choirs and instrumentalists in the Beginner and Senior Concert Bands well done!

Music Support Group

We are beginning to plan for our end of year concert so if there are any parents interested in providing help and support for this event and the music program at Gumdale we will be having a short meeting on Tuesday 11 September from 3:10-3:30pm. Please send us an email if you would like to attend.

Upcoming Events:

Choir

SINGFEST

Congratulations to the singers who participated in Singfest last Friday. It was an intense day of music making and our Gumdale students were exemplary at all times, thank you for always giving your best. The conductor Paul Jarman was inspiring, we all learnt something new and had great fun in the process!

Gumnuts and Gumleaves Choir on Assembly

Instrumental

P&C FAMILY FUN DAY

A huge thank you to all of the Gumdale State School instrumental students for your enthusiastic and very well received performances on Saturday. I was very proud to be your conductor. A particular thank you to those who helped with set up and pack down of equipment and chairs after the performances.

From the Music Department,

YMCA OSHC

Contact YMCA OSHC Gumdale

Phone: 07 3890 2675
Mobile: 0428 333 317
agd@ymca.org.au

School Council

The latest minutes

The School Council met for its 3rd Term meeting on 24 August. Below is a recap of agenda items discussed.

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

Council discussed the importance of strong and consistent leadership in the school, across the Administration and P&C in order that we can progress towards our goal of being a Centre of Excellence for Signature and Partnership Projects including STEAM, Sport Aerobics, Touch Football and Sailing. In that regard Council was appreciative of the continued emphasis of the Senior Leadership of the School in focusing operational decisions where they support our strategic direction, including ensuring actions of students and parents is consistent with our goals and values.

OUTSTANDING OUTCOMES

Council noted the outstanding results of a number of our teams and students in both academic and sporting fields, including semi-finals of rugby league and our team in the FISAF National Championships for Sport Aerobics, coached by Miss Goddard.

NAPLAN

While the detailed results were not available, Council was informed that indications were that Gumdale has achieved creditable results.

RECOGNITION OF STAFF MEMBERS

A key value of the Council is supporting staff and one way we do this is by specific recognition of a staff member each Term, including staff who have worked at Gumdale for a good number of years and who may not have a profile.

This term Council decided to give the Staff Recognition Award to Jeff Stonehouse.

Jeff has worked at Gumdale State School for five years as the school’s Grounds Officer. He is a valued member of the grounds and facilities team at the school, and has worked to ensure the ongoing improvement of the grounds as the school and community have grown.

OVAL NAMING

Council noted the voting results for the naming of the bottom oval, and there will be a naming ceremony involving the successful nominee.

The Top Oval will be available for Sponsorship opportunities, to be explored from the beginning of 2019. The Community Partnerships Working Party will be actioning this process.

ELECTION OF NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS

Nominees for new Council members will be called for midway through 2019.
Half of the current elected officers can remain for another three year term.

STUDENT BEHAVIOUR

Council will be reviewing the Student Behaviour Management Plan in the latter part of this year.

COUNCIL’S ROLE

Council’s overarching mission is to drive the growth of Gumdale State School to be a centre of excellence within the curriculum learning areas. Our particular focus is on our community partnerships and signature and partnership programs including STEAM.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about the School Council, or want to get involved, please contact Marissa Bowen, email: mbowe79@eq.edu.au

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 September General Meeting

The next P&C General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 11 September at 7:00pm in the Resource Centre, everyone is welcome.

Tuckshop Volunteer Sign- Up - We are now ONLINE!

Tuckshop volunteering sign-up has now moved online. This system is now easy and convenient and if you can help all your need to do is follow the below link and steps and put your name down where you can help out. We are looking for volunteers to sign up for the entire Term.

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1. Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com below:
2. Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like
3. Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact our Tuckshop Convenors at Tuckshop@gumdalesspc.org.au and they can sign you up manually.

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 the link below:

Gumdale – A Day on the Oval

The 2018 Gumdale State School P&C Gumdale – A Day on the Oval was held on Saturday 1 September. It was a fabulous event filled with live performances, inflatable fun park, animal farm, face painting, food trucks and fundraising stalls and it was amazing to see so many of the local and school community support the event!

The live auction run by David Whyte from McGrath Bayside Manly – Cleveland was a highlight of the event program and some amazing items donated by sponsors were snapped up by some successful auction bidding.

Thank you to our live performers Ed & Eddy, Cooper Flick, Millhouse’s Revenge and The Pinup Girl’s for providing us with some fantastic entertainment during the course of the day. Also thank you to Vivienne Thomas, Lucy Goddard and Gretchen Mander-Jones for coordinating the performances of GSS students in the Beginner Band, Senior Band, Sports Aerobics and the Vocalites singing group. We have some very talented students at the school!

This event would not have been possible with the support of local business, we would like to thank and acknowledge our event major sponsors the Gumdale Tavern, McGrath Bayside Manly – Cleveland, Shawn & Kym Real Estate, Todd Gerhardt Realty and YMCA Gumdale. This event was also supported by the Lord Mayor’s Suburban Initiative Grant by Councillor Adrian Schrinner and Councillor Ryan Murphy.

We were also lucky enough to have our resident photographer, Mark Button, there to capture the event and bringing it all together were our fabulous MC’s Ian Malpass and GSS Mum & Prep Parent Melissa McLennan.

Thank you to the Gumdale – A Day on the Oval Working Party who worked tirelessly for a couple of month planning and coordianting this amazing event.

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.

Contact

If you need to contact the tuckshop for any reason, please do via one of our contact methods:

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

Carol Matheson & Leanne McLennan
Tuckshop Convenors

Uniform Shop News

Mondays: 8:30am – 9:15am – NEW opening time
Thursdays: 8:30am – 9:15am – NEW opening time

Lost property is located in boxes at School Admin or at the YMCA Gumdale. Please clearly label all items with a first name and surname, especially hats and jumpers. Items cannot be returned to students if the only label visible on the item is just a first name. If your child has lost any items, please regularly check the lost property boxes and remember it may take a few days for items to turn up in the boxes.

The Uniform Shop has commenced a fire sale in an attempt to reduce over-stocked items. All marked down items are now available to order online through Flexischools. The items will also be available to purchase from the Uniform Shop when open and additionally the Uniform Shop will have a fire sale stall at the upcoming Gumdale – A Day on the Oval event where these items will also be available to purchase. Only while stocks lasts.

• Formal Shorts (Scags brand only) – Sizes 4-10 : $5.00 each
• Formal Skorts (Scags brand only) – Sizes 4-16 : $5.00 each
• Fleecy Track pants – Sizes 10 & 12 sold out, Sizes 14-18 : $5.00 each
• Microfibre Track pants – Sizes 12-18 : $5.00 each
• Hair Accessories (in store only) : $1.00 each
• House Armbands : 0.50c each
• GSS Chair bags : $2.00 each
• Navy Stockings – Sizes 11-14 : $2.00 each

An email about ordering 2019 Senior Shirts was sent home to Year 5 families this week. Sample size are available to try on at our Uniform Shop during their opening hours on Mondays and Thursdays.

Flexischools orders are delivered to teacher’s pigeon holes to avoid disruption to classes and the teacher will deliver any ordered items to your child. If you have not received your order, please check with your child’s teacher first. The Uniform Shop volunteers deliver items to the pigeon holes on Monday and Thursday after 9:30pm or you can pick items up from the Uniform Shop during Uniform Shop trading days and hours.

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 & Shannon Neudecker
Volunteer Uniform Shop Managers

Update from the Fundraising Team!

Father’s Day

We hope all our Gumdale Dads and Grandads had a wonderful Father’s Day. The Father’s Day stall was a great success, with the Gumdale kids putting a lot of thought and consideration into their gifts. Thank you to all the volunteers helped on the stall. An update as the amount raised will be provided in the next newsletter.

Fun Run

A reminder that the fun run will be held next week, on 14 September. Don’t forget children have the opportunity to earn prizes based on the value of sponsorship they manage to raise!

Volunteering

If you would like to volunteer for this or any future event, 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.

Fundraising Programs

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

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