20 September 2019

Newsletter Articles

From the Principal

What a busy Term 3 we have had here at Gumdale. Students have certainly worked hard in the classroom and have excelled in many other programs including Year 5 and 6 camps, our music program, the sailing program with RQYS and various incursions for digital technologies and STEM.

Teacher Aides were recently acknowledged during Teacher Aides Day. The valuable work they do each day is appreciated by everyone at Gumdale.

Term 4 will see all students involved in our Learn to Swim Program with Aquatic Achievers at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre, concluding with the Junior Swimming Carnival. Year 4 students will attend camp at Currimundi and we will also celebrate the achievements of our Year 6 students at Graduation.

I would like to send my best wishes to all students, staff and families for a restful and safe time over the school holidays. I look forward to seeing you all back for Term 4.

Always our Best,

Phil Savill, Principal
Gumdale State School

What’s Coming Up

Always our Best

Reminders from the School

Lost Property

We have an abundance of lost property including jumpers, hats, lunch boxes and drink bottles. Please check the bins outside school admin this afternoon so items can be taken home before the holidays.

Your Child’s 2020 Enrolment Status

To assist us in planning for next year, we would like to know your plans for 2020. If your child will transition to another school for the start of 2020, please assist us by completing the form below.

Completed forms are to be returned to Marissa Bowen at the front office or via email: mbowe79@eq.edu.au

QParents

Pay multiple invoices easily with QParents! Invoices can be viewed and paid in bulk, rather than making individual payments. In addition, any outstanding amount can be viewed and paid.

If you haven’t yet registered for QParents, register now. You can provide your 100 points of identity documents for registration online through QParents, or in person at the school. If you have limited identity documents, or experience difficulties registering, please contact info@gumdaless.eq.edu.au for help.

QParents is a great way to stay informed about what’s happening in your child’s school life.

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 three ways:

1. Using the QParents App.
2. Using the BPOINT Payment Gateway https://www.bpoint.com.au/payments/dete or from the invoice using the BPOINT link.
3. In person at our Administration Office during office hours (8:15am-3:30pm). No cash will be accepted.

Current Excursion Invoices

From the Deputies

Excursions

Many year levels have participated in excursions and camps over the past fortnight, linking classroom learning to real-life experiences. A valuable part of our classroom program, excursions contribute to student engagement and enable the development of deeper understandings through hands on experiences.

Over the last fortnight, both our Prep and Year 4 students spent a day on the bay with Moreton Bay Environmental Education Centre learning about our local environment and ways to protect our ecosystems and living things. Our Year 1 students were visited by the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service for a fire education and safety session. In Year 3, a sustainable visual arts workshop provided by Reverse Garbage highlighted the importance of sustainable practices. Our Year 5 students attended Emu Gully Camp learning how to work in teams and support each other in preparation for their school leadership role next year.

Thank you to our classroom teachers for planning and supporting such rich learning experiences for our students this fortnight!

Reading

The additional time over the holiday period provides the perfect opportunity for students to relax and read. Reading is one of the most important skills required for students to become successful at school. Take the time and make the most of the holiday break by visiting your local library. Stock up on old favourites and explore new authors.

Holidays

Exciting learning opportunities are on offer this holiday break for students participating in Code Camp and for our Elite Sailors competing in Central Queensland. We would like to wish all Gumdale families a safe and relaxing holiday break. We look forward to seeing you back in two weeks for another wonderful term of learning.

Resource Centre

Outstanding Readers

180 Gumdale students recently participated in the Premier's Reading Challenge and we have some great achievements to announce. Congratulations to:

• Class 4S - every student returned at least one completed sheet.
• Lily Rose M from Prep K who read or experienced the most books with 260 books.
• Lucy C from 2R who read 76 books.
• Henry R from Prep M who read or experienced 44 books
• Jorgia P from 3W who read 40 books

In addition, a number of children read over and above the recommended number of books - well done to all participants!

STEAM News

STEM Learning

Year 4

Students have developed some very thorough plans to support and improve our local native bee population.

Year 6

“This term in STEM we have been learning about energy. Our assessment was to create our own mini energy source that would turn on a light bulb in a circuit. My group and I used an orange as our energy source but other groups used lemons, potatoes, mini windmills and more. Our circuit has four oranges in it all connected with copper wires, galvanised screws and has wires attached to the switch and the light bulb. It was fun to design and create an energy source but was challenging at the same time. I learned a lot from this unit like how a circuit works, different types of energy and much more.” Danica 6R

Sustainability @ Gumdale

Let’s work together in making Gumdale State School more sustainable! Sustainability Steve has spent time with 6R and 1HC. Keep up the great work!

Kitchen Garden

With the weather being quite warm, dry and windy we have been busy with a lot of watering. Students have been busy planting seeds and seedlings such as fennel and radishes. Our Prep and Year 1’s are attempting to grow cotton and our seeds have germinated!

The highlight for most students was our harvest of cabbages which we turned into a yummy slaw. The students loved harvesting the fresh produce, shredding carrots, making herbal salt for the dressing and of course tasting their salad. Many club members agreed that it was delicious and some even got second helpings.

This week we harvested our baby carrots and enjoyed fresh with a drizzle of olive oil infused with fresh herbs. Our broccoli is finally starting to bud and hopefully our cauliflower is not far behind.

Our native bees (and other pollinators) are busy pollinating our bush lemon tree so we should have a lovely crop of lemons next year.

Article contributed by parent volunteer Sabine Clark

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

Community Events

Student Environmental Photography Competition

Prizes include NIKON DSLR cameras and your work displayed at the Australia wide exhibition. Entries close 31 October. For more information and to enter, follow the link below.

Engineers Australia Create it Comp

Prizes include iPad Pros and Apple pencils. Entries close 30 September. For more information and to enter click the link below. Talk to your STEM teacher if you have any questions or would like support and guidance.

Digital Tech News

Year 3-6 Robotic Workshops

Over the past fortnight, our Year 3 to 6 students participated in Robotic workshops. Year 3 and 4 students used LEGO WE DO and were introduced the concept of ‘automation’ and were set a task to design and build a solution to a problem. The Year 5 and 6 students used Mindstorm EV3 to program the robot to complete a challenge. Students and teachers found these workshops very engaging and learnt a lot about coding and robotics and the role they play in our future.

Your Guide to Being Safe on YouTube

What is YouTube and why do people use it?

YouTube is video hosting service that is owned by Google. It allows users to upload and share video content on a platform that is accessed by millions of people every day. YouTube is the world’s 2nd largest Social Media platform. It is a platform to watch videos, listen to music and educate yourself or your children.

YouTube is a safe and powerful entertainment tool, as long as it’s used correctly, whether you are watching or uploading videos. YouTube is highly regulated and governed by Google, so if they find the content of your video breaches their community standards, they will delete it without hesitation. Users must be at least 13 years old before they can start uploading videos to YouTube. This is also the minimum age for creating a Google account, according to US law and their Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, which governs most social media platforms.

We recommend that you consider the following steps:

1. Set up a family account

Setting up a shared family account on YouTube lets you see the videos your kids watch and upload, as well as the information they share. You can set up a family account in the same way you set up a new Gmail account. Here are the steps:

• Log out of your account
• Go to Gmail.com
• Click Create an account, and fill out the form.
• You’ll need to link it to an existing email account that isn’t already linked to a Google identity.
• Then you can set up your YouTube channel. You can also set up a shared family calendar, and a shared inbox for family emails if you choose.
• Any videos viewed on the account will show up in the History button on the left.

2. Turn Restricted Mode ‘On’

YouTube has millions of videos with all kinds of content, including a large percentage of inappropriate content for children. Whether you are watching a tutorial, music video or other YouTube content, you can eliminate a lot of potentially offensive videos by switching to “restricted mode on.”

It’s quite hidden but YouTube does have a Restricted Mode that will block most (but not all) objectionable content. However, you will have to scroll all the way down to the bottom of the home page to find it.

At the bottom of the YouTube homepage:

• Scroll down until you see the “Restricted Mode: Off” icon.
• Click this and select “Safety: On.”

3. Read the YouTube Safety Centre

There is some great information in the YouTube safety centre – you can access it via the link here.

Sports News

Netball Primary Schools Cup

Gumdale had two teams in the Primary Schools Cup at Maroochydore last weekend. The Year 5 team came 2nd in their pool in the development division and the Year 6 team finished 2nd in their pool in the championship division. Well done teams! A big thank you to Mrs Doherty and Mrs McLennan for coaching and supporting the teams.

Term 4 Swim Lessons

Thanks to the large portion of the school who have already registered for Term 4 swimming lessons at Brisbane Aquatic Centre. Students participate in 8 x 40 minute lessons throughout the term under the instruction of Aquatic Achievers. If you have not registered your child yet please click the below link and complete the required form:

Elite Sailing

Next week 9 GSS sailors will be heading to Yeppoon to participate in the Queensland Youth Sailing Championships. These students have trained all year in preparation for this State event. Best of luck to: Tom M, Preslee P, Isabella E, Keiran B, Jackson S, Jade P, Matilda C, Max L and Toby M.

2019/2020 Camps

The camps for 2019 and 2020 are as follows:

Keep moving!

Music Notes

Upcoming Events

Our annual Night of Music is happening next term to showcase the work of Gumdale’s choirs and bands this year. Please save the date for a fantastic night of entertainment and more information will be sent home after the holidays.

Cultural Photos

Please be aware that cultural photos for our music groups will be happening on Monday 14 October before school. Band members will need their instruments for the photos and all students are required to wear their full formal uniform with black shoes. Arrival times for each group will be sent home via email.

Choir

Gumnuts Assembly Performance

Well done to all our singers in the Gumnuts Choir for your wonderful performance and commitment to choir this term. We look forward to seeing more great work you are doing and hearing you perform next term.

Instrumental Music

Year 3 Instrumental Recruitment Update

At Gumdale we offer a three year Instrumental Music Program (beginning in Year 4) of group instrumental lessons on percussion, woodwind instruments and brass instruments. The selected students have undergone testing for their suitability for specific instruments with Mrs Thomas this term and first round offers will be sent home in Week 1 next term.

Please save the date for the Instrumental Music Information Evening on Tuesday 15 October in the Music Room. New families to the program are welcome to come along to find out more information, ask questions and meet other families joining the instrumental music program in 2020. More information will be sent home once offers have been released.

WAMM Camp

Our Year 5 and Year 6 Instrumental students have been at Wynnum SHS for the WAMM Band Week, this week. It has been a great week of fun, excitement and learning. Well done to all our Year 5/6 instrumental students for their exceptional behaviour and contributions to their ensembles on camp.

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 Sponsor

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

Father’s Day Stall

We are pleased to announce that the recent Father’s Day Stall raised $4281.00. Thanks again to all the lovely volunteers who assisted during the 2 day stall.

Run4Fun Colour Explosion

The Run4Fun Colour Explosion on 6 September was a huge success! Well done to every student who participated. We hope you enjoyed fundraising and getting coloured!

It is always an exciting day on the school calendar for the students and it was wonderful to see the spirit and enthusiasm that was displayed in supporting our school.

The P&C would like to sincerely thank all teachers, parent volunteers, volunteers from Jetts Gumdale and GSS School Administration who contributed to the success of the Colour Run.

A special thank you goes to the small group of P&C supporters who worked long hours coordinating this event with the assistance of Mr. Doherty. Your time and efforts are appreciated.

Our P&C volunteers have been busy counting all the sponsorships and ordering prizes. Congratulations to James M from 1B who raised $680 and was the top fundraising student. James has received a prize basket and is in the draw to win a $2500 travel voucher from Helloworld Mount Ommaney. Well done to the top fundraising class, Prep CO, who raised $1579! They will enjoy a pizza party in Term 4. Stay tuned for announcement of our grand total raised. Prizes will be delivered in early Term 4.

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

GOSHC

Thank you to those families who have enrolled for Gumdale Outside School Hours Care. Our team is excited to welcome children to our service on Tuesday 24 September.

Please note the following important dates:

We would like to highlight two items to families:

1. Bookings are now open for our September/October Holiday Program. Please note that registrations will need to be completed via our school website before casual and holiday bookings can be accepted.
2. We encourage you to read all important and updated information about the registration and enrolment process by clicking here. This includes information about registering online, why your enrolment may show as 'waitlisted' and the dates/times families can return their signed forms and other documents to the GOSHC Coordinator.

Can you assist?

GOSHC will be seeking volunteers for tomorrow, 21 September, from 12:00pm to assist with our set up. Helpers will be needed to help move equipment, to assist with cleaning and setting up the service.

Gumtree Eatery

Busy Fridays

Starting in Week 1 Term 4 we will be trialling a new earlier cut off time of 8:00am on Fridays for all FIRST BREAK orders. This will enable the convenors to have more time to prepare & cook meals on the busiest day of the week. We have a minimum of 360 orders every Friday! With limited volunteers this is always a struggle so one extra hour for cooking time will help us immensely. This will not affect Late Lunch Orders or Second Break orders. Thank you for your understanding.

A few reminders

If you need to CANCEL an order on the day please call Tuckshop direct or call the admin office up until 8:45am (8:00am on Fridays) as we do not always have time to check emails throughout the day. If the food has been made you will still be charged and cannot be refunded or moved to another day.

Late Lunch orders

Late lunch orders can be made via Flexischools up until 10:30am or via the admin office any time. *Please note: if a child comes to the Tuckshop at break time and has no food, they are sent to the office where the admin staff will call the parent to advise. The student can then be offered a Late Lunch with parents approval.

Orders via the admin office will need to be PAID BY CASH directly to Tuckshop, an IOU will be sent home with your child. Please remember to pay your IOU promptly as we have many outstanding.

Sushi

Sushi will be available to order on Wednesdays from Week 2 in Term 4 and will be available until 27 November. Orders need to be placed by 9:00pm on Tuesdays via Flexischools.

Volunteering

We are looking for new volunteers to help us out in Tuckshop. We can only operate this busy Tuckshop and keep prices low with your help, otherwise it would not be possible. On a daily basis we need one volunteer, and at the end of the week we need at least three. Fridays in particular are very busy and having an extra few pairs of hands makes a big difference. There are many ways you can help, washing the dishes, folding pizza boxes, filling the drinks fridge or sticking labels on bags all can be done in one hour. Many hands make light work!

There will be a new link to the signup page next Term.

Carol and Helen
Gumtree Eatery Tuckshop Convenors

Uniform Shop News

2020 Senior Shirts

2020 Senior Shirts are now available to pre-order on Flexischools with expected delivery last week of Term 4. Orders close on Friday 25 October. Please ensure correct size when ordering. The uniform shop has sample sizes from size 8-24 to try on. Our supplier has recommended students to go up a size when ordering. All orders are non-refundable.

Shorts

Scags branded Formal Shorts in sizes 4 and 10 are still available at the sale price of $5.00 each. Formal shorts can be worn with the Formal Shirt and everyday Polo shirt. Any incorrect sizes can be exchanged as required.

Surf Hats

The Uniform Shop still have a few of the old style Surf Hats available. Surf Hats have been discounted down to $5 each. These are available in the red Prep hats and the large size (59-61cm) blue hat only. Blue Bribie and Stradbroke hats are no longer available. Available only while stocks last.

Swimwear

Swimwear orders are now closed and are due to arrive in Week 2 of Term 4. The next order will be open on 1 October for delivery in Week 1 of Term 1, 2020.

Prep Uniform Packs

Prep Uniform packs will be available for pre-purchase in Term 4.

If you have any questions regarding swimwear, Senior Shirts or clearance items please email uniform@gumdalesspc.org.au

Michelle Moffatt
Volunteer Uniform Shop Manager

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.

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