8 February 2019

Newsletter Articles

Message from the Principal

Welcome to the first edition of the Gumdale State School newsletter for 2019. It’s been a positive and productive start to the school year and I would like to congratulate all students for arriving at school every day ready to learn. Children achieve more when they go to school all day, every school day. Please don’t keep your child away from school unnecessarily. As I said in my message last week, our expectations of students are high and we will continue to focus on Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation and Numeracy.

It was great to see our Year 3-6 students giving their absolute best at this week’s Senior Swimming Carnival at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre. I would like to thank all staff and our parent volunteers who helped the event run smoothly. A special thanks to James Doherty for his efforts in preparing and running such a big event.

We are beginning to roll out numerous programs around the school over the next week, including the start of many of our School Clubs. More information can be found in the Deputies’ messages.

I invite parents to attend our Leadership Induction Ceremony on Monday 11 February from 2:00pm in Hollis Hall when our new school leaders will be recognised.

Always our Best,

Phil Savill, Principal
Gumdale State School

2019 Term Dates

Important Dates

Always our Best

Reminders from the School

Student Attendance

All children MUST be present in their classroom for roll marking at 8:50am. Teachers will mark the roll and close it. Any child not in the classroom will be marked as absent. Children who arrive after the roll has closed will be required to go to the office to collect a LATE SLIP for presentation to their teacher.

Office staff will check and clear the Absence Line before 9:45am and a DAILY UNEXPLAINED ABSENCE report will be run. A generic SMS message will be sent to parents advising of their child’s absence and requesting an explanation.

Phone the Student Absence Line before 9:30am to inform of any/all occasions your child will be away from school. This is a 24hr recorded service, you can call it anytime. The STUDENT ABSENCE LINE number is 3902 8399; we suggest you store this number in your phone. Alternatively you can email absence details to admin@gumdaless.eq.edu.au or registered parents can utilise the QParents App. If you receive an SMS message, call the Student Absence Line to explain the absence OR if you believe your child should be at school contact the school office immediately to notify us.

Early Departures

From time to time, you may need to collect your child early from school. This may be in the case of illness, attending an appointment or family emergency. In all cases students must be signed out through the administration office.

Once you have signed your child out, administration staff will issue you with an early departure slip. This must be presented to the classroom teacher before your child can be released into your care (or that of the collecting adult).

Legally the school can only release your child into the care of an adult who is listed on the student’s personal details record as a guardian or emergency contact. Administration staff are able to check these details and verify the identity of the person collecting the child. In the event that a person comes to collect your child and their details are not recorded, administration staff will contact you to seek your instruction.

Student Contact Details

In the interests of smooth communication between the school and families, please take a moment to complete and return the Request to Amend Student Details form if any of your details have changed recently. This includes changes to:

• Parents' phone numbers
• Parents' email addresses
• Home addresses
• Emergency contacts and phone numbers
• Court orders/Parenting agreements

Paper copies are available at school administration.

In addition, the Gumdale State School Parent Handbook can be downloaded below. Please take the time to look through this resource; it contains a wealth of information about the school that is valuable to both new and returning families.

Food Allergies and Nut Minimalization

Please be aware that we have a number of students attending our school who are at risk of anaphylaxis if exposed to nuts or other foods. As a community we work together to ensure we have the safest possible environment for all our students. Therefore we ask that you do not send nuts or nut products in your child’s lunchbox. This does not include products that are labelled as “May contain traces of nuts”. Additionally, our staff actively discourage students from sharing food with their peers during eating breaks. Please note:

• If you are sending in food for a student’s birthday celebration, please advise our staff of the ingredients or provide the original packaging.
• We encourage parents and carers of students at risk of anaphylaxis or with food intolerances to discuss their child’s individual needs with the class teacher.
• Kindly ensure that you update your child’s school record if there are any changes such as a new diagnosis or change in action plan). This can be done at the front desk.

We thank you for your cooperation.

School Banking

Our School Banking program will recommence on Friday 8 February. Banking application kits are available from the front office. We are also in need of volunteers to help with school banking on Friday mornings from 9:00am in the school staff room. If you are able to help please come to the front office or email info@gumdaless.eq.edu.au

News from the Payment Desk

Digital Subscriptions for Non-iPad Classes

Letters are being sent home regarding the $6.00 Digital Subscription for students in non-iPad classes. The year level applicable subscription includes access to resources such as Typing Tournament, Soundwaves and Bug Club. Please return the subscription form and make payment as soon as possible.

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.

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 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)

Messages from the Deputies

Welcome back to a new year of learning at Gumdale State School. A special welcome to all families who are joining our school community in 2019. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to speak with many families last Wednesday evening at our Meet the Teacher sessions. We look forward to learning together with you and your child throughout the year.

Message from Mrs Herbert

First days are always exciting and especially for our brand new Prep students. Even though the first day of school for 2019 was hot and humid, the students all walked through the gates smiling, ready to meet friends and learn new things. Our Prep students settled quickly and were eager to chat at break times about all the things they were already learning!

Prep parents and students will etch this day in their memories as it signifies the beginning of an educational journey that will span many years and that will take place in many different settings. The key to the journey being successful is parents and teachers working together to support and guide the students. We understand that parents are the first teachers of children. We also know that parents will continue to teach and influence their children long after all formal schooling has finished. We value your input and look forward to a successful 2019 as we work together to give our students a great year.

Message from Miss Scott

Firstly, a huge welcome back to you all, especially our new members of the Gumdale family. Both staff and students had a very productive first week back, getting to know each other, setting up classroom expectations and learning about our GROW expectations.

On assembly last week, I told the students about a fabulous picture story book called, ‘Have you filled a bucket today?’ In this book, the author explains how everyone is walking around with an invisible bucket. When our bucket is full, we feel happy and when our bucket is empty we might be feeling sad. We then talked about filling each other’s’ buckets by doing nice things for each other and saying positive and caring words. Throughout the rest of the first week, I had many students share stories of how they had filled classmates’ and family members’ buckets. It was heart-warming listening to these stories and I look forward to hearing more.

School Road Safety Reminder

As we embark on a new school year, it is important to remember the importance of some basic road safety rules around school. Please drive carefully remembering the 40km/h speed zones. Be mindful of children and their parents walking and cycling to school, as well as those students catching buses or waiting to be picked up by parents in vehicles. Schools can be very busy places at drop off and pick up time, and your courtesy and patience are appreciated.

Park on which side?

Many of us never give a second thought as to which side of the road we should drop off or collect our children. It is much safer for your children and other motorists if your children leave the car from the rear kerb side door. Your child will know this door as ‘the safety door’. This stops children getting out of the car into oncoming traffic and reduces their risk of being injured. When using the Stop, Drop and Go zone, all students must enter the car from the kerb side door. It is also safer if you park on the school side of the road. Please take care not to park in the ‘No Parking’ and ‘No Stopping’ areas marked around our school as this places children at unnecessary risk.

Crossing the road safely

Talk to your child about how to cross the road safely by identifying and choosing the safest places to cross the road. These are:

• a pedestrian (zebra) crossing – teach them to only cross when cars have stopped for them
• pedestrian traffic lights – teach them to only cross when they can see the ‘green man’ or the green WALK sign and never cross when they can see a ‘red man’ or the red DON’T WALK sign.

Always Hold Hands

Parents and carers should always hold hands with children when they are near traffic, or the road. Young children lack the skills, knowledge, and judgement to be able to cope with traffic and therefore need to be constantly supervised.

As parents and carers, you can set a good example for your children on how to be safe as a passenger, pedestrian, cyclist and driver by taking the time to talk about what your child can see when walking or driving with you in the car.

Message from Mrs Cracknell

Clubs

Our enrichment program begins next week with a diverse range of learning opportunities offered before, during and after school this semester. Students are encouraged discuss options with parents before selecting areas of interest from the clubs of offer. An email sent earlier this week outlines the options available with additional enrichment activities offered as they present throughout the year.

Swimming Carnival

The Year 3-6 swimming carnival was a great success this week with high levels of student participation across all year levels. All students are to be congratulated on their sportsmanship and outstanding behaviour on the day. A big thank-you to both our staff and parent volunteers who made the day such a success.

Student Leadership Induction Ceremony

Our Student Leadership Induction Ceremony is being held this Monday afternoon from 2:00pm in Hollis Hall. During the ceremony elected students will be presented with their leadership badges and all student leaders, including our Year 6 students, will be recognised for their commitment to serving the school throughout 2019.

ICT Department

QParents

The QParents web and mobile application provides a more convenient, easier way for parents and legal guardians of Queensland state school students to interact with their child’s school. Parents will have secure, online access to their child’s student information, anytime, anywhere, through a smartphone, tablet or computer.

QParents allows parents to connect instantly with their child’s school to access and manage their child’s student information, including:

• Attendance and absence details, as well as the ability to notify the school of an absence
• Behaviour information
• Academic report cards
• Class timetables
• Viewing unpaid invoice details, payment history, and making payments online
• Viewing and updating student details, including medical conditions and address
• Enrolment details

We will be rolling out Q-Parents to Prep 2019 parents on 25 February 2019. Please check your inbox for your Q-Parents invite. More information can be downloaded below.

Resource Centre

Our well-equipped resource centre (library) provides a wide range of resources including picture books, novels, up-to-date non-fiction resources, a computer lab and material to support the curriculum.

All classes visit the library each week and we encourage children to borrow books, using their allocated borrower number. Students in years P-2 can borrow one book for one week, while students in years 3-6 may borrow two books at a time. Students in years P-2 must use a library bag to transport their book to and from school. Library bags are available from the Uniform Shop, or via Flexischools. Students can visit the library during first or second breaks to read, borrow books, or enjoy the games that are available.

If your child requires more time to finish reading their book, they can bring it back to the library and renew it. We will issue overdue notices to students who do not return their library books; they will lose borrowing privileges until they return all their books. If a book is lost, torn or damaged we request a donation of $10 towards replacement costs.

Scholastic Books

Scholastic Book sales is underway again this year. The first catalogue has been handed out and the due date is Thursday 14 February. All purchases made through Scholastic books raise funds for the Library to purchase extra books.

GROW Values and Social-Emotional Wellbeing

At Gumdale State School, our key values are: Great Learners, Respectful, Organised and Work Together Safely (GROW). These values are discussed, modelled and reinforced daily however each term we highlight one GROW value. This year, the termly overview is:

Term 1 - Great Learners:

• We are good listeners
• We always try our best - "I can attitude"
• We know it's ok to make mistakes

Term 2 - Respectful:

• We treat others how we would like to be treated
• We speak kindly and use our manners
• We always act in friendship first

Term 3 - Organised:

• We have all equipment ready
• We are always ready to learn
• We make sure we have everything we need for the day

Term 4 - Working Together Safely:

• We work as a team
• We share
• We look out for each other - friendship first

We use the You Can Do It! Program to practice and reinforce these values. The keys to success in You Can Do It! are Getting Along, Resilience, Persistence, Organisation and Confidence. We also use the “Howbadzzat Catastrophe Scale” around the school to promote the development of emotional resilience and self-regulation. The scale helps students to put things into perspective and manage their emotional stress.

If you have any questions, or would like any more information on our social-emotional wellbeing program please contact Genevieve Agerholm at gager1@eq.edu.au, or through the front office.

Genevieve Agerholm
Community Support Teacher

STEAM News

STEM Learning

All students from year 1 to 6 attend a weekly STEM specialist lesson. During these lessons the Science and Design Technology curriculum are covered. To assist with any specific queries please see best contacts below:

Sustainability @ Gumdale

We encourage students to bring a litter free lunch however understand this is not always possible. To better manage the waste at Gumdale State School, students will find three bins in each eating area. We encourage students to be thoughtful when disposing of their waste.

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

STEAM Clubs

Clubs start next week and we look forward to welcoming many new and returning members. Students do not need to sign up, simply come along. If the Club is out of school hours and your child attends YMCA OSHC you will need to contact YMCA directly to give permission for your child to leave YMCA and come to the School Club. Please see below list for best contact details.

Thank you,

Digital Technologies

Thank you to the iPad families for a wonderful start to 2019! Students have turned up on the first day with all their equipment and iPads set up ready to go.

Please remember the following tips to help maintain your child’s iPad:

• Charge the iPad every day
• Back up the iPad at least once a week through iCloud or iTunes
• Make sure photos and videos are uploaded to a PC and deleted from the iPad when not required anymore
• Turn the device off at least once a week
• Clear app history once a week (double click home button and swipe pages out – towards top of screen)
• Clear web browser once a week
• Remind children that iPads are learning tools and not toys for games
• Minimise home gaming apps on the device

We also request that the iPad Participation and Third Party Agreement forms be signed and the Digital Levy payment of $35 paid ASAP. This will ensure your child has access to Mathletics, Spelling City, Typing Tournment, EQ Library and Soundwaves. Access to these subscriptions will commence from Week 4 this term. These forms were handed out in late last year however they are also available alongside the 2019 App Lists on the school website or contact your child’s class teacher for a copy.

If you have any questions regarding the iPad program, please contact our Digital Technology Coaches, Sally Connell (shull11@eq.edu.au) and Andrew Ward (award43@eq.edu.au).

Sports News

Senior School Swimming Carnival proudly sponsored by Todd Gerhardt Realty

Congratulations to all participants in the 2019 Todd Gerhardt Realty Gumdale State School Senior Swimming Carnival. It was fantastic to see such a high level of participation and I’m sure all involved enjoyed the experience. A big thank you to all staff and parents who assisted during the day. It is greatly appreciated! We were also lucky enough to have former 50m Breaststroke world record holder, World Championship Gold medallist and Commonwealth Games Silver medallist Jade Edminstone to present awards and to talk to the students. Thanks very much, Jade, for your generosity in giving up your time.

Thanks also to our Age Champion perpetual trophy sponsors and our event sponsor Todd Gerhardt Realty.

Congratulations to the following students who are the 2019 Age Champions:

Congratulations also to our record breakers at the carnival on Tuesday. A great achievement. These students will be presented with a record certificate at Assembly on Monday 11 February. Our 2019 record breakers are:

Well done to the following students who have been selected in the GSS Swim team to compete at the Bayside District Swim Trials on 21 February:

Mia K, Becky R, Ruby H, Millie C, Oliver S, Hunter C, Maya B, Harper M, Rileigh B, James W, Kamryn W and Maximus C.

These students have the opportunity to participate in squad training before school at Brisbane Aquatic Centre under the guidance of Aquatic Achievers. The school bus will transport the students to school following the 6 x 1 hour sessions.

If any parents are interested in splits or overall times from the carnival for their child, please contact James Doherty jpdoh0@eq.edu.au for further information.

2019 Camps

More information will be communicated as the camps draw closer.

Bayside District Trials

Information about the Bayside District Sporting trials throughout 2019 are listed below. Students will need to follow the strict criteria laid out by the district if they are wishing to trial. Please fill in the below form if your child would like to be considered to trial for a sport. Only a limited number of Gumdale State School students can be considered per sport.

Important things to remember

• Students born in 2007, 2008 and 2009 can trial.
• Students need to have experience in the sport.
• Current club experience is preferred.
• As each school is limited in the number of students they can send to a trial, an in-school trial may be necessary to decide which students are able to attend the trial
• Please fill out the form correctly. All information will need to be filled out for your child to be considered.
• Students eligible to trial will be given all the necessary paperwork to complete and take to the trial. Without the correct paperwork a student will be unable to participate at a trial.
• Students attend the trial (ensuring they take all the required paperwork with them and hand it directly to the trial coordinator).
• Please Note: Parents/Carers are responsible for transporting and supervising their child at the trial

Please return forms to the sports office by 9 February 2019

Sailing 2019

In Term 1, Year 6 students have the opportunity to participate in a ‘Tackers 3’ learn to sail program, a ‘Start Crewing’ program and a sailing regatta led by qualified instructors at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS). Students will learn the basics of sailing, learning boat handling skills, and the essential background sailing theory that will allow them the freedom of sailing the small boats with guidance from the RQYS Instructors.

Sailing lessons will occur on the following days:

6R and 6S – Wednesday 06, 13, 20, 27 February and 06, 13, 20 March and a regatta on 27 March

6H and 6M – Thursday 07, 14, 21, 28 February and 07, 14, 21 March and a regatta on 28 March

GSS Elite Sailing Team

In 2019 Gumdale State School will be developing an elite sailing squad. This Year 4 and Year 5 squad will complement our high quality sailing program and train and compete as a team throughout the year. The elite squad will be required to attend a fortnightly training session in school time with the intentions of the team participating in a competition which will involve the best youth sailors in the State. Trials for the Elite Team will be conducted Tuesday – Friday next week.

Cross Country

The Gumdale State School Cross Country will be held on Friday 1 March. Training will commence at school in the near future. Participating in Parkruns is also an excellent way to prepare for the school cross country. Local Parkruns are available on a Saturday morning at 7am at Capalaba, Lota, Wynnum and Minnippi. These are a free 5km timed run. More information at:

Sport Aerobics

Our Sport Aerobics program is beginning this week. This is a growing and very popular program within Gumdale State School and we are pleased to offer two programs in 2019.

Competition Aerobics

The Competition Program will be offered to students from Year 2-6. Students will be placed into competition teams and are required to attend set training sessions throughout the week as well as competitions and performances throughout the year.

Students wishing to be a part of the Competition teams will need to audition. Please make sure you and your child understand there is a commitment to this sport within school hours and at weekend competitions, as well as a cost involved. Students who missed auditions this week, please see Miss Goddard.

Training: Teams will train once a week, these will occur either before/after school or during a lunchtime. Once teams have been finalised a schedule will be sent out to students and parents. Students must attend training each week.

Competitions: Below are the competitions Gumdale State School will be competing in during 2019. Students must attend competitions.

Costs: Below are the estimated costs for aerobics at Gumdale for 2019. More information will be sent out once teams have been finalised and invoices will be sent out accordingly. No payment is required until further notice.

Recreational Aerobics

We also offer a non-competitive free program for students in Years 2-6 that do not wish to be in a team but would like to try aerobics for fun and fitness only. It is not compulsory for students to audition if they are just wishing to be a part of the Recreational Program. This program starts in Week 5 on Thursday 28 February at 2nd break (1:15pm-1:45pm).

If you have any further questions please contact Miss Goddard at ligod1@eq.edu.au

Keep moving!

Music Notes

A special welcome back to all our music students and families. 2019 marks a significant year of growth in the music program and it’s wonderful that you can all be a part of it! Every student at Gumdale will have a music lesson this year and more performance opportunities are in store for our music ensembles. We are pleased to welcome Mrs Michelle Moran to our music team who will be taking music classes on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and also Mrs Fotini Panagopoulos who will be teaching piano lessons. To assist with any specific queries relating to year levels or performance groups, please see our staff list below:

Piano Tuition

We are privileged to offer piano lessons for the first time this year and thank you to all the families who expressed interest. The response was overwhelming and first round offers have been emailed to you. Due to the limited places available, those who have missed out have been placed on a waiting list and will be notified if a position becomes available.

Mrs Fotini Panagopoulos will be teaching piano on Thursdays and Fridays in the instrumental room in the STEAM block. Fotini is a talented musician and piano accompanist who has over 20 years’ experience teaching music in the Bayside and we are very excited to have her join our music team.

If you have any queries relating to piano tuition please email Fotini at enjoypiano123@gmail.com

Music Meet and Mingle BBQ

For families of music students in our band, choirs and piano program we would like to welcome you to join us for a fun meet and mingle BBQ at Gumdale’s Hollis Hall. Please save the date and stay tuned for more information.

Choir 2019

Choirs at Gumdale will commence next week (Week 3), see days and times below. Being part of a choir not only helps to develop singing and improve musicianship, but builds on performance skills, confidence, team work & relationships all while having great fun!

Official Sign-Up will occur in the first rehearsal, with a short meeting about the program and performances this year. All rehearsals will be held in the STEAM Music Room. If you love singing or would like to check it out, NEW members as well as those continuing are welcome to join.

“Choir is awesome! Can’t wait for it to start! I’m looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting some new ones there.” – Ashleigh Rogers (2019 Cultural Captain)

Choir Rehearsals

ALL choir rehearsals will be held in the STEAM Music Room, please take note of the new times this Semester. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Choir Folders

An A4 display folder is required for all choir members so copies of words and music may be taken home for practise. Any colour folder is acceptable for the Gumnuts and Gumleaves however, the Gumtrees will need a black folder which may be used for performances this year. If you are continuing with choir you may keep your folder from last year and add to your collection of songs.

Instrumental Music 2019

A few notes for assistance organising the start of the New Year:

• Instrumental Music Lessons begin Week 3, continuing students on Mondays and beginning students on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
• Timetables and a full year Music Events Calendar will be sent home with students this week.
• Senior Concert Band Rehearsal begins Week 3 on Monday mornings before school in the STEAM Music Room. Arrive at 7:30 for a 7:40am sharp start.
• Senior Concert Band is for any student beginning their second or third year of the Instrumental Program (Year 5 & 6).
• Beginner Concert Band will not begin until the first Wednesday after Beginner Band Week Day Camp (Wednesday 19 June).
• Beginner Concert Band is for any student beginning their first year of the Instrumental Program.

All Instrumental students have access to an intensive Music "Camp" at their level this year (2 Camps, Beginner and Senior). All students in the program are expected to be on time, prepared, and ready to participate at all lessons, rehearsals and performance events, unless negotiation with Mrs Thomas has occurred prior to the events. Failure to attend events without notice is detrimental to the team's performance, so please contact Mrs Thomas on vthom38@eq.edu.au at any time BEFORE the event or rehearsal.

This year we are having a commitment rewards excursion to Southbank to a concert of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for all members of the Gumtrees and Senior Band who fulfil the criteria of 90% attendance at rehearsals and performances, with no un-explained absences.

“It was a challenge to keep up the practise in the holidays, but now that band is starting again it will be easier. Can’t wait for the year ahead.” – Ruby Beake (2019 Cultural Captain)

From the Music Department,

Community Support

2019 Japanese Study Tour

This year, Gumdale State School will again be hosting a Study Tour group from Japan. From 22nd February to 5th March, we will have 17 students (14-15 years old) from Tama Meguro JHS visiting our school. Students will have a year 6 buddy and will participate in English lessons, as well as experience classroom life here at Gumdale. We are looking forward to hosting Tama Meguro JHS again.

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 Mail: mbowe79@eq.edu.au

In 2019, our Platinum and Gold Sponsors are:

Platinum Sponsors

Todd Gerhardt Realty goes above and beyond for his clients. Todd has broken countless street records, priding himself on getting the best possible price for his vendors. Todd Gerhardt is considered a real sellers agent, but he is equally devoted to his buyers and he knows how to close the deal leaving both parties more than satisfied (which in today's market cannot always be the case).

Todd leaves no stone unturned in the search for the right buyer for your home. It is Todd's mission to offer the best real estate experience you can get.

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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GOLD - STEM Sponsor

South East Electrical Services conducts all types of electrical works from a single power point in your home to extensive electrical and data works in your office, school or commercial property. Completing regular maintenance for safety switches, lamp replacement service, test and tag of electrical items or emergency light testing, South East Electrical Services can solve your electrical or data problems. Call 1300 997 621.

P&C News

Notice of the P&C Annual General Meeting

The 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Gumdale State School Parents and Citizens’ Association will be held on Tuesday 12 February commencing at 7:00pm in the Resource Centre.

Following acceptance of the minutes from the 2018 AGM and the tabling of the Audit Report for the year ending 31 December 2018, all current office bearer roles will be declared vacant and nominations called for the following positions:

• President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Treasurer

Nominations will also be sought for membership of the following P&C Sub-Committees:

• Fundraising

All current P&C members are encouraged to attend the AGM to vote and/or nominate for vacant positions on the executive and sub-committees.

For more information concerning any aspects of the P&C including the conduct of the AGM, and the roles of executives and sub-committees, please email pandc@gumdaless.eq.edu.au

The AGM is open to all parents and carers who wish to attend, however only members are eligible to vote and/or nominate for vacant positions (including sub-committees).

At the completion of the AGM the February general meeting will be held.

The Books

The long-time auditor of the P&C financials has advised the P&C of his imminent retirement. The P&C is actively searching for a local accountant who is aware and has knowledge of activities of P&C Associations who would be interested in being appointed the Auditor at the upcoming AGM being held on Tuesday 12 February. For more information or questions, please email treasurer@gumdalesspc.org.au

Tea & Tissues

The P&C held its annual Tea & Tissues welcome morning tea for new parents on the first day of school. It was great to meet a few of the new families to GSS and share a bit about the P&C’s role. Thank you to all our valuable volunteers who helped with this event.

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

Tuckshop

We're back and very excited about our Gumtree Eatery! It is sporting a colourful mural and the children love it. This year our menu has more delicious dishes, homemade with plenty of fresh ingredients. Check out the new meatball sub, mexican beef for our nachos, delicious new beef patties, scrumptious gluten-free banana and coconut loaf and the moist gluten-free chocolate slice. Helen will keep you informed by posting these on the P&C Facebook page.

The Lucky winner of our competition to rename our Tuckshop is Jacob R, so now we are called "Gumtree Eatery". Congratulations Jacob and thank you to all the other children that submitted their creative ideas on what to rename our tuckshop.

Last year we had many kind and helpful people lending a hand at the Eatery and this year we are calling out again for more volunteers. We had so much fun with you all and would love to see new faces and the regular volunteers. The men helped us out last year too and this is fantastic so any dads or granddads that have an hour to spare we will welcome you with open arms. The online SignUp for Term 1 is also available on the following link.

Just a reminder that Sushi is available on Wednesdays, this is also homemade at our eatery.

Our friendly staff are here if you have any questions.

Carol and Helen
Gumtree Eatery Tuckshop Convenors

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Uniform Shop News

The Uniform Shop has had a very busy couple of months with stocktake and back to school orders. Size 4 and 6 polos are currently out of stock, along with backpacks. All backorders will be sent to classrooms as they arrive.

We have a selection of second hand items available ranging from $2-$10, these can be purchased at the Uniform Shop on Mondays and Thursdays 8.30am to 9.25am. Unfortunately we cannot hold items.

Don’t forget that students in Prep to Year 2 are required to use a library bag for all borrowing from the Resource Centre. Library bags are available for purchase from the Uniform Shop for $12.00.

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Michelle Moffatt
Volunteer Uniform Shop Manager

Fundraising Programs

A reminder to support the following organisations if the need arises. For every purchase made, they kindly give back to our school.

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OSHC

Messages from the Team

We are so excited for this year!

We still have positions for 2019. If you are thinking of enrolling or re-enrolling your child into YMCA Gumdale OSHC then now is the time to do so!

Come talk to our friendly staff in our OSHC Building for a 2019 Enrolment Form. We would be happy to help you with all the information you need and even give you a tour of our facilities.

What has been happening at YMCA Gumdale OSHC?

We had a jam packed Summer Holiday program. We had 13 Excursions and 4 Incursions and 23 super fun service days. Our excursions filled up so fast, using the school mini bus to take 24 children on a more intimate, exciting excursion has made a huge difference in our holiday program. Our incursions were bigger than ever having record breaking numbers and hosting different activities such as; water slides, sea life, an amazing race and henny penny hatchlings.

Thankyou to Sally for programming all our fantastic service days, keeping the children entertained and engaged through out the entire holiday program.

We have started Term One of 2019 off strong with a very exciting colourful program! James our Education Leader has been working hard on planning a great program for you children to enjoy while they are here this year, making sure we are staying up to date with what the kids are enjoying and listening to ALL their feedback.

What is coming up at Gumdale OSHC?

Our family BBQ is coming up on 29 March. We want to welcome all families to the event, whether you are an existing family or looking to send your children here.

Contact YMCA OSHC Gumdale

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

Community Notices

For all bus pass enquiries, please contact Transdev Queensland on the following details:

Phone: 3248 6100
Email: qld.admin@transdev.com.au

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