17 May 2019

Newsletter Articles

From the Principal

It has been a busy couple of weeks at Gumdale. Interschool sports has begun, sailing continues and we have enjoyed Instrumental Pop-Up Concerts during break times this week. We also continue to see great progress and performance in the classroom. Thank you to teachers and students for your consistent efforts in all areas.

This week our Year 3 and 5 students took part in NAPLAN. Well done to students and families for being well prepared, well fed and well rested for these exams. I express a sincere thank you to Year 3 and 5 staff, as well as Sarah Cracknell, Sarah Scott and Daphne Gillies for their coordination and supervision of NAPLAN at our school.

Despite a couple of false starts, the Senior Athletics was a big success. Thank you to James Doherty for his leadership and organisation and congratulations to all students who will progress to Districts.

Finally, best of luck to all our students competing in the Sport Aerobics competition at the Gold Coast this weekend, I know you will represent Gumdale to the best of your ability.

Always our Best,

Phil Savill, Principal
Gumdale State School

What’s Coming Up

Always our Best

Reminders from the School

Qparents

Features of QParents

• Report student absence
• Make payments
• View payment history

Registering with QParents

You will receive an email inviting you to register for QParents, containing your unique invitation code.

You can register only by using a PC with the web version of QParents, not through the QParents app. Once successfully registered, you may then use the QParents App to login and manage your account. You will need to supply an email address (that you check regularly) in order to create a QParents account.

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 student’s 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 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.

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)

Current Excursion Invoices

From the Deputies

Prep Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

On Thursday last week our Preps hosted beautiful classroom celebrations for Mother’s Day. The ladies were treated to some pampering, delicious afternoon tea and even some entertainment. It was wonderful to see so many mothers, grandmothers, aunties and friends visiting Gumdale State School.

Athletics Carnival

Despite having a delayed start, the conclusion of the senior athletics carnival went ahead last Monday. It was great to see so many parent spectators and students cheering their children and fellow classmates on. Congratulations to all of the students who will go through to district.

Classroom Visits

We are currently visiting our Prep, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 4 classrooms to chat to students about their learning goals, progress and challenges. It is wonderful to hear students proudly sharing their achievements.

Resource Centre

Scholastic Catalogues

Thank you to everyone that supports our school by purchasing books through the scholastic catalogues. The students look forward to the regular supply of new books that we are able to purchase with the rewards.

Premiers Reading Challenge

The Premiers Reading Challenge starts next week, with information being sent home later this week. Children are asked to read books and record the titles on a form. The challenge runs until Friday 23 August which allows plenty of time for all children to read the books, submit the form and receive a certificate from the Premier.

National Simultaneous Storytime

National Simultaneous Storytime is taking place on Wednesday 22 May. Gumdale State School will participate along with schools from all over the country.

School Council

Oval Naming

The Gumdale State School Council is pleased to announce that the Naming Rights of the 'top' oval have been successfully granted to Todd Gerhardt Realty. Todd and his staff attended a naming ceremony along with members of the School Council on Tuesday to officiate the new name. Congratulations Todd Gerhardt Realty and we look forward to a continued partnership with you.

Student Council

Student Council is fundraising with Entertainment Book! 2019/2020 Entertainment Books in digital format or hardcopy are now available. Vouchers are valid to 1 June, 2020.

The subscription contains hundreds of great value offers, ready for your enjoyment, while also helping the Student Council's fundraising efforts!

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STEAM News

STEM Learning

Showbie and STILE reminder

Year 3 and 4 use Showbie to record their STEM learning. To view your child’s journal go to the Showbie app on their iPad, or, on any device go to Showbie.com and have your child sign in.

Year 5 and 6 use STILE Education to record their STEM learning. To view your child’s learning go to the Stileapp.com on any device and have your child sign in.

Year 4

On Wednesday 29 May our Year 4 students will be travelling to the Workshops Rail Museum to complete a Simple Machines scavenger hunt. This will assist in consolidating their understanding of their Physics – Forces unit. After lunch in Queens Park students will explore the Ipswich Nature Centre.

Year 5 –Modelling our Solar System

Sustainability @ Gumdale

Congratulations 1N! Sustainability Steve joined your class due to your reliable and thorough monitoring of what students are putting in the Organics bin.

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

Kitchen Garden Club

Over the past few weeks Club members have:

• Built a trellis tee-pee to support the growth of our beans in the Prep garden.
• Through a microscope viewed the leaves growing in the gardens. The leaf with the veins is a nasturtium leaf and the other is Warrigal Greens.
• Made their own salad creations, including dressing, from our freshly harvested leafy greens, beans and herbs.
• Our tomatoes were not progressing and on advice we harvested early and the students devoured the ‘Pico de Gallo’ or ‘Salsa Fresca’ (green tomato salsa) made by Michelle. 6 diced green tomatoes, 1 small-medium onion diced, 1 bunch coriander leaves chopped, juice from 1 lime, salt to taste
• Planting, mulching, weeding and worm care.

Donations of plants, seedlings, seeds mulch or soil for the garden are appreciated and can be dropped to the STEAM Centre.

Thank you to our parent co-ordinators Michelle Boutin and Sabine Clark! These two amazing ladies volunteer their time prepping, planning and running activities. Thank you to Kathy Clout from Wallum Nursery for the great donations. And thank you to all our parent/carer, student and teacher volunteers. New members are always welcome.

Thank you,

Digital Tech News

Over the past fortnight, we have held information sessions for our parents regarding the BYO iPad program. From next year, all students in Year 2 to Year 6 will be part of the program. All information from the presentations are located on the school website. We recommend the Apple iPad 5th Generation or 6th Generation devices for the program.

There are three options for the BYO iPad Program.

1. Buy the iPad from your choice of reseller. Apple and JB Hi-Fi offer 12 months interest free purchases. We have links to these resellers on our school website.
2. Hire the iPad using the Student Resource Scheme. This option will cost approximately $265 a year. This covers the use of the device, apps and maintenance of the device. Expressions of interest for this option will be sent out early Term 3.
3. Access the Equity Fleet. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please contact your relevant Deputy Principal to discuss this option before Term 4.

Keep reading the school newsletter for more updates regarding our 2020 BYO iPad Program. If you have any questions, please send an email to our Digital Technology Coaches, Sally Connell and Andrew Ward, via the email address below.

Sports News

Track and Field Carnival

Congratulations to all students who participated in this year’s Year 3-6 Athletics Carnival. It was great to see such a high level of participation and so much enjoyment had by students. Although the carnival was broken up due to wet weather, the students adapted well and there were some impressive performances.

Thanks to Balmoral and Redlands Little Athletics for your assistance with equipment. Thank you to groundsmen Steve and Jeff for your many hours of work to get the ovals looking fantastic and assistance during carnival set up. The effort of all of the GSS staff is also greatly appreciated during these days.

I look forward to acknowledging our record breakers and GSS Athletics team representatives at our end of term assembly.

Met East Representative

Congratulations to Cayda K who has been selected in the Met East Touch Football team. He will compete in the State Championships later in the year.

2019 Camps

The camps for 2019 will be as follows:

Payment due date – Sydney/Canberra camp payments are due by 7 June.

Sailing 2019

Keep moving!

Music Notes

Upcoming Events

Choir

Treble Voices Festival Update

The Gumnuts Choir have been working hard in their rehearsals this term in preparation for the Treble Voices Festival. We are very proud of the beautiful sound these children are making, their commitment to rehearsals each week and their enthusiasm for home practise. We are very much looking forward to this performance!

Vocal Pop-up Concerts

We will be giving our aspiring vocalists to opportunity to perform during lunchtimes in week 9 this term. Auditions will be held in week 7 from Monday 3 to Thursday 6 June in the music room. Students wanting to perform will need to have 1-2 appropriate songs prepared prior to their audition and are required to bring suitable audio backing to perform with. Please see Miss Slater and Miss Moran for more information and to book an audition time.

Instrumental Music

Pop-up Concerts

This week we heard from many of our talented instrumental students who delighted us with their music. The students showed dedication and leadership in preparing, auditioning and performing their pieces. Thank you to all the students who prepared and performed in the concerts, your improved commitment and practise in music is making great strides, well done!

Bayside Beginners’ Music Week

Congratulations to the beginner students who have returned forms and made payment by this week. We are so excited to be participating in this tremendous celebration of music learning with so many schools in our district!

Music Practise Tips – Who?

YOU! Every good musician knows that regular practice is a must, but did you know that careless practice can actually make you worse? Before you tell your parent or your teacher that you have decided not to practice, think about the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN and HOW of practice that will help you play better and enjoy music more. Good practice involves your mind, your body, your emotions, and the music. Your parent or teacher may be able to force you to spend time playing the notes, but only YOU can focus your mind and your feeling on the sounds you are producing, so that the music you play is beautiful and expressive.

From the Music Department,

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.

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.

Alpha Home Maintenance is a handyman service designed to save time, money and energy for all your property maintenance needs and those general repairs around the home. We provide a free consultation prior to any job so we can work together on an option that will ensure you choose the service that is right for you. We strive to work hard and deliver outstanding results and exceptional customer service every time. Call us today on 0400 823 868.

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

Everyone is welcome to attend our next P&C General Meeting on Tuesday 11 June. We will meet at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron for a 7:00pm start.

I would like to thank our wonderful volunteer Uniform Shop Convenor Michelle Moffatt who often works night shift and then volunteers her time to make sure uniforms are ready for the students of Gumdale. Thank you to the volunteers that assist Michelle with the Uniform shop as well.

The Sports Carnival BBQ was successful- thank you to Carol, Dorothy and the lovely volunteers who helped run a BBQ. Thank you to the regular volunteers in the tuckshop - by giving us your time we can keep food fresh, healthy and at a minimal cost to families. Steve Wicks the groundsman has painted queuing lines on the concrete in front of the Gumtree Eatery. With this addition Fridays are no longer a day to dread but are very organised and efficient. Thank you Steve!

Last week we held our annual Mother’s Day Stall. Children were really excited to choose presents for those special ladies in their lives. Thank you to the many volunteers who were able to assist with the stall on both days, and especially to Natalie Herity and Michelle Moffatt for their efforts.

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

Gumdale Eatery Tuckshop

The time has finally come for winter warmers! Hot chocolate will be available for $2.00 at Tuckshop from Monday 13 May for the cooler months. It is available as a menu item via Flexischools or over the counter. Students can purchase over the counter from 8:00am and also during first break for students Years 1-6.

3R Uber Drivers

We would like to mention our amazing 3R students who help us out every single day! These guys always do their best and they certainly help make the day to day running of our busy Tuckshop a smooth process! THANK YOU 3R and Mrs McAuliffe for all that you do.

Late Lunch Orders

Did you know we offer a ‘late lunch order’ via Flexischools if you forget your child’s lunch? This option is available after the regular 8:45am cut off in the morning and is available until 10:30am.

There is a choice of ham or cheese sandwich, piece of fruit & drink. Cost is $6.00. To order please go to the link below.

Volunteers

Thank you to all those that come in to help out in Tuckshop, we love it when you come in! We have some wonderful volunteers, without whom it would not be possible to run a busy Tuckshop.

The days we most need help are Wednesday, Thursday and most of all Fridays. Please follow the link below to our Signup page if you can help us out - no matter how big or small every bit helps! Don’t forget that Dads and Grandads are welcome too!

Signing up is quick and easy!

• Click on the required SignUp.com link below
• Scroll through the available dates and make your selection.
• SignUp.com will email you a reminder 48 hours before your selected date.
• If you cannot make a shift which you have signed up for, could you please remove yourself from signup for the day in question. This will ensure that spot is left open for someone else to add their name and we will get an email notification.
• To provide a safe working environment, a minimum dress standard is required when volunteering in the Tuckshop as it is a food production area.
• Closed in shoes, no singlet tops and hair longer than shoulder length must be worn up.

Please ‘like’ the Parents & Citizens Facebook page to see what we are up to in the Tuckshop.

Carol and Helen
Gumtree Eatery Tuckshop Convenors

Uniform Shop News

The mornings are turning cooler and winter items are now stocked. All items can be ordered through the convenience of Flexischools or visit the uniform shop on Mondays and Thursdays for your uniform needs. A reminder to please label all uniform items, especially jumpers and hats. There are lost property baskets outside the administration office.

Flexischools

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 is not open and our volunteers will deliver the items to your child's classroom. Flexischools registration is free and only takes a few minutes.

Michelle Moffatt
Volunteer Uniform Shop Manager

Fundraising

Saturday 15 June 2019 is this year's night of nights - Gumdale SS P&C proudly present the Fashion Parade. This year’s theme is Great Gatsby and we hope you love a big party! It all begins 6:30pm in Hollis Hall.

Dates to note:

• Monday 27 May 10am - Tickets go on sale via TryBooking – see link below. Drink cards available for pre-purchase through the same link (Buy 4 drinks, get a 5th drink free).
• Friday 7 June 6pm - Cut-off for pre-purchase of drink cards (no exceptions).

Tickets:

• Tickets are $60. Buy a table of 8 in one transaction and receive 2 complimentary bottles of sparkling for your table.
• Ticket price includes: Free glass of sparkling on entry, platters, lolly bar, DJ and of course fabulous fashion.

Enjoy a fun photoshoot in our photo booth, support the McGrath Live Auction and raffles (all funds raised go toward supporting our school) and then dance the night away!

A complimentary bus service will be running to designated local drop offs to assist getting you home.

For all details make sure you click "going" on the Gumdale SS P&C Fashion Parade event page and continue to watch for updates on Gumdale State School Parents & Citizens FB Page

Volunteering at Gumdale State School

Thank you to all who have joined the volunteer pool. Volunteering is a great way to get involved in our school.

If you’d like to find out more or would like to be added to our volunteer pool, please email fundraising@gumdalesspc.org.au and you will be notified via Sign-Up Genius when volunteering opportunities arise throughout the year.

Fundraising Calendar

We are very excited about this year’s calendar. Please ‘save the date’ for the events detailed below. Details for each event will be published in the newsletter, and on social media, closer to the date.

Fundraising Programs

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

Follow the P&C

To stay up to date with all things P&C, follow us on social media:

• Facebook at Gumdale State School Parents & Citizens
• Instagram at gumdale_ss_pandc
• Twitter at gumdaless_pandc
• Or contact us on pandc@gumdalesspc.org.au

OSHC

Messages from the Team

We have three new staff members joining the team!

Phoebe, Rhian and Joel are starting this week, so please make them feel welcome. We cannot wait for their input into our team.

If you would like any more information about YMCA Gumdale OSHC please send us an email.

What has been happening at YMCA Gumdale OSHC?

Vacation Care:

Week 1

Over the first week of vacation care, our children were involved in an array of activities, incursions and excursions. The week had a focus on Science, Construction Challenges, Dinosaurs and Movie Marathons. We also had a range of excursions and incursions ranging from Ipswich Art Gallery, CRANK and Toon World.

Week 2

In week two, we saw activities focusing on Cultural Food, Harry Potter, Chocolate Day and Astro Jump- Water Slide Party. We also had excursions to Sky zone, Bay Play and Inflatable World.

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

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