15 November 2019

Newsletter Articles

From the Principal

We are over halfway through the final term of 2019, and while it’s been a busy year, there is still plenty happening right throughout the school. Next week we open our doors to next year’s Prep students who will attend Prep Orientation; it’s sure to be an exciting day for these families. Year 5 Gumdale students with leadership aspirations are working through the Student Leadership application process for 2020 positions and our Year 6 students are busy preparing for graduation. The Gumdale Gives program kicks off next week and I hope all our families will consider how they can contribute to these worthy causes.

Music Night

Tuesday’s annual Night of Music showcased the effort our talented music students have given all year. The evening was attended by a large audience and I acknowledge each student who was involved. Thank you to the many staff members who assisted on the night and the parents who encourage their children in their musical practise each week. Congratulations to our Cultural Captains Ashleigh and Ruby and our dedicated music team: instrumental teacher and Band Conductor Mrs Vivienne Thomas, music teacher and Xylophone Conductor Ms Michelle Moran, and the head of our music department and Choir Conductor Ms Lauren Slater. Thanks also to Choir accompanist Mrs Fotini Panagopoulos and music teacher aide Mrs Julie Pender for their contributions. I look forward to seeing the continued growth of our music program in 2020.

Achievements

Congratulations to students who have participated in many special events over the past fortnight. Our boys and girls touch football teams showed great teamwork and determination at the All Schools Competition last weekend. On Wednesday, we had several students attend the book launch for the Young Writer’s Program with author Samantha Wheeler. Next week a group of students will attend Wellington Point SHS for the ACES Debating competition; we wish them the very best of luck. We are proud to support our students in these opportunities to aim high and achieve success in a variety of areas. Well done to each and every student.

Always our Best,

Phil Savill, Principal
Gumdale State School

What’s Coming Up

Always our Best

Reminders from the School

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

A QParents invitation has recently been emailed to all Gumdale families who are not already subscribed. Please check your junk folder if you have not received the invitation or contact info@gumdaless.eq.edu.au if you require assistance. QParents allows parents to connect instantly with the 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

• Academic report cards
• Viewing unpaid invoice details, payment history, and making payments online
• Viewing and updating personal student details, including medical conditions and address
• Enrolment details

Booklists

Booklists for 2020 have been sent home with students. Our preferred supplier is Schoolstuff and for your convenience, ordering can be done online. To request a booklist, please email Marissa Bowen on mbowe79@eq.edu.au.

The deadline for orders is 3 January 2020.

News from the Payment Desk

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.

Refund Policy

If a parent wishes to apply for a refund due to their child’s non-participation in an extra-curricular activity, they may do so by completing a Request for Refund form available from the school office. Where possible, the request should include the receipt relating to the payment for which a refund is being sought.

It is preferred that refunds be made as a credit against the student’s account at the school, and used to offset any future charges. No refunds will be given under $20.

Current Excursion Invoices

From the Deputies

Remembrance Day

On Monday 11 November, the school community stopped and took a minutes silence to remember those members of the armed forces who have lost their lives serving their country and those who continue to serve and protect our country now.

Outdoor Learning Day in Prep

Last Thursday our Prep students engaged in a day of outdoor learning. The activities on offer included a nature collage, nature scavenger hunt, ball games, drawing and completing a dino dig in the sand pit. The students, teachers and teacher aides had a wonderful time taking their learning outdoors.

As you have probably noticed, construction has commenced in our Outdoor Learning Space. Students throughout the school are chatting about the changes they are seeing daily. We look forward to its completion and working with the students in this innovative, yet natural environment.

Sensory Poems Year 1

Students in Year 1 are listening to and exploring chants, rhymes and poems. They are focusing on rhyme, repetition and alliteration in texts. Below are some examples of the Year 1’s exploring poetry using the five senses.

A Marshmallow Tastes

A marshmallow tastes like a squishy pillow and a soft bed
It has a slight flavour to it
And a powdery and squishy refreshing sweet flavour
It is nice and sugary

By Ben 1HC

A Bunch of Flowers

Our bunch of flowers is very colourful,
And all of the flowers smell good when you smell them.
Some of the flowers are purple,
The purple ones have pollen inside.
There is a big orange one,
And it has green seeds inside it.
The stem is very hairy.
One of the flowers is white with red stripes,
The petals look just like pencil sharpenings.
All of the flowers are very pretty.

By Harmony 1HC

Year 2 Poetry

The Year 2 students are reading and listening to a range of poems to create an imaginative poetry reconstruction. Below are some sample of the wonderful work happening in 2DS.

Year 3 Christmas Cards

Some thoughtful students in Year 3 have made Christmas cards which will be distributed to farming families via Rural Aid. The cards included beautiful illustrations and heartfelt messages. This lovely gesture is a great demonstration of the Gumdale Way.

Year 5 Persuasive Writing

5G have been discussing and writing about the pros and cons of having an extended lunch break. Read the persuasive texts below and see if they can alter your opinions.

Gumnuts Choir

Last week at our Junior School assembly, we heard a beautiful performance by our Gumnuts Choir. The Gumnuts choir is made up of Year 1 and Year 2 students. It is a huge, yet rewarding commitment to be part of a choir. These students give up their playtime once a week to practice as a group. I commend the choir members for being reliable, working together as a team and for their persistence. I would also like to acknowledge the work that Miss Slater does with the choir and the parents that came along to the assembly to support their child. It was wonderful to see them on stage again at Tuesday’s Music Night.

Working Together Safely

In the classroom we use encouraging language to motivate others to do their best. We treat others how we want to be treated. This includes listening to others’ ideas, opinions and including others in games and activities. In the playground we pick up our litter, remain seated during eating times and get along with others.

Student Council

Red Nose Day

It was wonderful to see our community accessorized for Red Nose Day on Friday 1 November. The Student Council is proud to have raised over $940 for the SIDS Foundation! Thank you to everyone for their amazing support!

Student Council Raffle

Student Council is holding a raffle during weeks 6-9 to support our school’s Community Support Program. You could win one of five prizes! Each prize includes a $100.00 Athlete's Foot Voucher and a 1 month membership at Jetts Gumdale. Tickets are $2 each and are on sale before school outside the Tuckshop and Hollis Hall. The raffle will be drawn on Monday 9 December, 2:00pm at Assembly.

STEAM News

Hour of Code

International Computer Science Education Week will be celebrated by Gumdale State School in Week 8. Last year over 100 million people around the world participated in the Hour of Code and this will be Gumdale’s fourth year.

The theme this year is ‘Computer Science for Good’.

Inspired by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) the Hour of Code will highlight how we can all use computer science to make a positive impact on our world, from writing apps to solve a local problem, to using innovative ideas in data science to address global challenges.

All students will complete an Hour of code during their regular STEM lesson. Prep students will have a special session in Week 9 & 10.

For more information or to try at home go to the Hour of Code website here. It contains great free resources for budding Computer Scientists!

Year 1 STEM

Year 1 have been busy working on their farm unit. We have been investigating animals and their habitats, in particular ants. In week 3 the students had to make their own ant from plasticine and recycled materials and then label the body parts. Here are some of the ants created.

Year 4 STEM

Year 4 have been learning about how the Earth’s surface changes over time because of natural processes and human activity. The students have investigated weathering and erosion to see how they fit into the Rock Cycle and what we can do to protect our environment from excess erosion.

Year 6 STEM

Year 6 students have been investigating various changes to substances and from their observations; they have been classifying them as reversible or irreversible changes and chemical or physical changes.

The students have been applying their scientific knowledge to write a story about the changes food makes in the human digestive system.

Waste Free Wednesday

Every Wednesday (and every other day) aim to bring a wrapper free lunch. Together we are on our way to becoming a ZERO WASTE SCHOOL!

Sustainability @ Gumdale

Let’s work together in making Gumdale State School more sustainable! Sustainability Steve has spent time with 2M and 4D. Keep up the great work!

STEM Clubs

Kitchen Garden Club

With the weather getting hotter we have been busy watering. Most plants are growing well, especially our giant pumpkin – if you haven’t seen it yet check it out, it’s in the first planter box opposite the hall (but please remember: looking only).

Our Harvest Afternoon Tea is fast approaching and we have been trying out recipes using our fresh produce. Students are researching recipes that feature the foods we are growing in our gardening. The watermelon-mint ice-blocks are perfect on a hot day! Easy, refreshing and healthy.

Blend 5 cups of watermelon, 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, juice and zest of 1 lime and 1 tablespoon of honey (optional). Pour into moulds (we used ice cube and mini-cupcake trays with toothpicks). Freeze. Enjoy!!!

We are seeking some horse manure to apply to our garden beds over the summer holidays, cutlery and reusable plastic plates, bowls and cups. Please drop at the STEAM Centre or contact Amanda Sheppard and we can pick up.

Article contributed by parent volunteer Sabine Clark

Digital Tech News

Ozobots

This Term the Digital Technology Coaches have been working with the Year 2 classes to explore the wonderful world of Ozobots. We have been very fortunate to have a full class set on loan from CSER Digital Technologies Lending Library in Adelaide until the end of the year. These pint-sized robots are highly-engaging and allow students to code using lines and coloured pens or iPads. The students have shown great creativity and problem-solving skills when using the robots to guide them through different courses and solve problems.

Following their first session with the robots, 2B decided that they would write poems about the Ozobots. You can see a couple of wonderful examples below.

Ozobot

Ozobot, Ozobot, follows a line and it is fine.
Ozobot, Ozobot, goes slow, off you go.
Ozobot, Ozobot, follows the track, it is black.
Ozobot, Ozobot, flash then dash.
Ozobot, Ozobot, land on red, go to bed.
Ozobot, Ozobot, spin you get thin.
Ozobot, Ozobot, you are a lot!

By Cooper

Ozobot

The Ozobot was red,
So he went to bed.

The Ozobot was green,
So he was never seen.

The Ozobot flashed,
Into a dash.

When it was black,
He was on track.

The Ozobot was fast,
So he was not last.

The Ozobot was in a maze,
So he was a gaze.

The Ozobot was dancing,
So he was prancing.

By Brohley

Ozobot

Ozobot, Ozobot what do you follow?
Black and white lines and make a U-turn.

Ozobot, Ozobot go fast go fast and off you go.
Ozobot, Ozobot follow the line and red goes to bed!!!

By Neev

Apple Education Evening

Gumdale Families are invited to attend an Apple Education Session from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Tuesday 21 January 2020. Parents who wish to purchase iPads at the session will have access to exclusive assistance with device set up.

In addition, the following sessions are open to all GSS families:

• 4.30pm - 5.30pm // Kids session: make your own emoji
• 5.30pm - 6.30pm // Kids session: make your own emoji

• 5.30pm - 6.45pm // Family sharing + screen time. Topics will include Family Sharing, Screen Time and parental controls to encourage online safety and to help parents manage what their children see and do with their device.

Please RSVP by 17 December by clicking here:

JB Hi-Fi Portal

We are also waiting on JB Hi-Fi to complete the Gumdale Portal for 2020. Once this has been finalised we will send out the password to families.

ICAS Certificates

ICAS has started sending out certificates to the school. We will send these certificates home with students in Weeks 8 and 9.

Any students who achieved a Distinction or High Distinction will have their awards presented at their year level assembly. Parents and caregivers of these students will be notified via email about their child receiving their award on Assembly.

• Years 3-6 ICAS awards Week 8 Assembly (Monday 25 November)
• Year 2 ICAS awards Week 9 Assembly (Monday 2 December).

Code Camp

Since 2013, more than 80,000 kids have had the most fun and excitement during their school holidays at Code Camp. Kids design, code, problem solve and become storytellers, as they move from being consumers to creators of technology.

In just two to four days, kids can build their very own game or website accessible via the Code Camp Community App, available on the App Store and Google Play. There are six levels to choose from, each more fun and challenging than the last! Start with drag & drop and progress right through to JavaScript, HTML and CSS - the skills of the future!

Click here for more information about Code Camp at Gumdale from 16-18 December.

Sports News

All Schools Touch

Well done to the Gumdale boys and girls who competed at the QLD All Schools Touch tournament on the weekend. The boys team qualified for the championship division after winning all 4 pool games, but lost the first knockout game to Wynnum SS. The girls team won 1, lost 1 and drew 1 in their pool games and made the Plate division where they sadly lost 3-1 in the round of 16.

192 teams took part in the competition and Gumdale SS came away with a high ranking in the final results. Congratulations everyone!

Staff vs Students Netball

Last Friday the Year 5 and 6 netball teams challenged staff to a lunchtime game. After beating the strong Year 5 team, the previously undefeated (across all sports) Staff team went down to a victorious Year 6 side. Way to go students and staff - once again, sport was the real winner on the day!

2019/2020 Camps

The camps for 2019 and 2020 are as follows:

Physical Literacy

Our school recently secured funding from Sport Australia to run a Sporting Schools program in Touch Football throughout term 3.

We know the students loved this program and it was a great way for children to find their 30 at school, however, while adults need 30 minutes of physical activity a day, children need 60. So, as well as finding 30 at school, they need to be finding 30 at home.

Sport Australia has provided us with some useful information on how parents and carers can continue to nurture a child’s participation in sport and physical activity and find their 30 at home.

Physical literacy provides the foundation for a lifelong connection to sport and physical activity. It is about developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours that give us the confidence and motivation to move more and lead an active, healthy life. You can help develop your child’s physical literacy by creating good habits with daily physical activity by increasing the opportunities for play-based activities at home. Entice your children away from screen-time and teach them how to climb a tree, fly a kite, kick a footy or go for a bush walk together as a family. Encourage your children to help choose and plan the activities, set goals and talk about how they feel while engaging in the activities. As a bonus, research has shown that children who are physically active achieve greater academic success and maintain higher attention levels during class at school.

See more examples of how you can support your child to develop their physical literacy and some activities you can do together as a family:

We can all develop our physical literacy at any stage of life, so why not do it together! Find a new sport or physical activity you can try with your family this term.

Keep moving!

Music Notes

Upcoming Events

Night of Music

The Night of Music took place on Tuesday this week to showcase the various music groups at Gumdale. It was a marvellous concert celebrating all the fine work our musicians are doing in their ensembles and in their own home practise. We are proud of the growth and improvements our musicians are making in their performances. It was a most enjoyable and entertaining concert, well done to all the musicians.

A big thank you to all the staff and parents who helped out on the night, we couldn’t have done it without you!

We are delighted to open more places for piano tuition in 2020. The piano tuition program was introduced this year for students to take piano lessons during the school day and we are pleased with the progress the students have made. There will be a short information session for families of continuing, new and interested students this term. You are welcome to come along to find out more information about the program on Tuesday 3 December at 3:15pm in the Music Room.

Choir

Vocal Pop-Up Concerts

Vocal Pop-Up Concerts will be returning to lunchtimes in Week 9, everyone is welcome to attend. For any singers wanting to perform, make sure you have your song lyrics and backing music ready to audition in Week 8. Please see Miss Slater to arrange your audition time.

Gumtrees Choir Performance at Lota House

Please save the date for a special choir performance at the EM Tooth Memorial Home, Lota House Aged Care Facility later this term:

Instrumental Music

Xylophone Group Assembly Performance

Our Xylophone Group had a fantastic debut performance at the Night of Music this week. In case you missed out on hearing this talented group they will be performing at the upcoming Junior School Assembly:

Guest Conductor Coming to Band

We are privileged to welcome another guest conductor into our band rehearsals this term. To maximise a full rehearsal with our guest, please be sure to turn up on time ready to play with your instrument and music.

Thank you to Ms Helen Lowe who recently worked with our Senior Band.

Piano Accompanists 2020

We are expanding the role of Piano Accompanists in 2020 for our students excelling in their private piano tuition. Any students wishing to become a Gumdale Accompanist in 2020 will need to audition later this term. You will need to play ‘Advance Australia Fair’ and one other piece of your choosing for the audition. Auditions will be held in Week 8, please see Miss Slater to arrange a time.

Last Post Trumpet Auditions for ANZAC Day 2020

Any students wishing to perform the ‘Last Post’ at our school ANZAC Day ceremony in 2020 will need to audition later this term. You will need to play ‘Last Post’ for the audition. Auditions will be held in Week 8, please see Mrs Thomas to arrange a time.

From the Music Department,

Community Support

The Power of Deep Breathing

Teaching children breathing exercises provides them with a simple but effective strategy to slow down, both mentally and physically, help them to take notice of how they are feeling and to relax or calm down when faced with overwhelming emotions.

Deep breathing has been proven to relieve stress and anxiety due to its physiological effect on the nervous system. Breathing slowly and mindfully activates parts of the brain to inhibit stress-producing hormones and trigger a relaxation response in the body. Read more here.

The best way to teach children breathing exercises is when they are in a calm state, so they come naturally when they are ‘in the heat of the moment’. Another important tip is to try to make your exhale longer than your inhale. This is because exhaling is linked to the parasympathetic nervous system, which influences our body’s ability to relax and calm down.

Some easy breathing exercise ideas are below. For more, click here.

Gumdale Gives

This Christmas season we are once again supporting Micah Projects and GIVIT who assist those less fortunate within the community.

On Thursday 21 November, we will be collecting brand new, unwrapped toys for GIVIT to donate to children living in care. Toys can be dropped at the hall from 8:00am-9:00am. We are also looking for donations of medium/large packing boxes to pack the toys in. If you have any you are willing to donate, please drop them off to the hall foyer from next week.

Then throughout Week 8 (Monday 25 November – Friday 29 November), we will be calling for donations of non-perishable food items for Micah’s Annual Christmas Food Hamper Appeal. You can drop your donations off to the box in the office throughout the week.

Thank you in advance for your support of these worthy causes.

Resource Centre

Scholastic Book Club

Great news! Gumdale SS is running out of plastic bags. This means from next year, 2020, when you place an order through Scholastic Book Club, we ask that you provide a reusable bag to the library with your child’s name and class clearly marked on it by the order closing date. Your child’s order will be sent home in your reusable bag. Read more here:

Current Book club issue 8 orders are due on Tuesday 19 November.

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

Term 4 School Disco

A last reminder that the Term 4 school disco will be held this evening. Tickets will be available at the door and sausages, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. Please note this is a cash only event. A wet area will be available for parents. Times are as follows:

During the event, the hall will be under lock down with supervision provided by staff and parent volunteers. No students will be allowed outside the hall/annex during the disco. Parents are asked to collect their children inside the hall promptly at the end of the disco.

Colour Run Prizes

P&C volunteers have delivered Colour Run prizes to the classrooms. Thank you to the volunteers who spent time sorting and delivering the goodies to students! Please direct any prize queries by Monday 18 November to fundraising@gumdalesspc.org.au. A thank you to all the volunteers who put their hand up and gave of their time to help sort out the prizes and deliver these to the classrooms.

The top fundraising class PCO enjoyed their reward of a pizza party! Thanks again to all Gumdale families who supported this event.

Volunteering at Gumdale State School

Volunteering is a great way to get involved in our school. If you would 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 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

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

GOSHC

Gardens & Cooking

We’ve been getting our garden growing. The children have planted lots of seeds such as rockmelon, watermelon, carrot and corn. The kids have really been taking charge of this project by asking to water the gardens and checking in on the growing shrubs. Cooking with the staff has also been a HUGE hit with the children. They love being able to watch and help afternoon tea be made and bake some treats. We have programmed a week around cooking because the kids are loving it that much!

Special Activities

Children have been enjoying so many imaginative activities each week including construction competitions, face painting and oobleck-making! Oobleck is a sensory slime paste, that is made up of corn flour and water and the kids think it is so cool. They enjoy running their hands through it and picking what colour they want it to be.

We also had sensory week, which included making coloured noodles, kinetic sand, loo putty, play dough and playing with sticky lizards.

We have even created a growing tree in our sign in / out area. The growing tree has all the children’s names and thumb prints on it. This is to show we are all learning and growing together as a GOSHC community.

Enrolments

A reminder that all enrolments must be made via the school website from a desktop browser only. To assist you with this process, please view the FAQ here:

Summer Break

GOSHC will be closed for 2 weeks over the summer break from Monday 23 December 2019 to Sunday 5 January 2020.

Gumtree Eatery

Sushi

Don’t forget to order your Sushi! Have your order in by 9:00pm on Tuesdays to have fresh hand rolled sushi on Wednesday. Please note the last day for sushi this year will be Wednesday 27 November. The Sushi category is on the first page of Flexischools, scroll down underneath the Uniforms option.

Christmas Special

White Chocolate Christmas Tree ice cream will be available for $3.00 beginning on 25 November via Flexischools or over the counter (Year 1-6 only) until sold out! Limited stock available so get in quick.

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 then at the end of the week we need at least three. At the moment we are struggling on a Friday. There are many ways you can help: washing the dishes, folding pizza boxes, filling the drinks fridge or sticking labels on bags. All these jobs can be done in one hour! Many hands make light work.

Carol and Helen
Gumtree Eatery Tuckshop Convenors

Uniform Shop News

Prep Orientation

The Uniform Shop will be OPEN Wednesday 20 November from 10:00am to 12:00pm for collection of pre-ordered Prep Packs (downstairs opposite Tuckshop) or to try on uniforms. Prep Packs are only available to purchase online via Flexischools. Eftpos and cash is acceptable for all other transactions. Prep Packs include a Prep Hat, school bag, library bag, 1 Formal uniform and 2 everyday uniforms. Prep Orientation day can be a very busy time, our volunteers are happy to assist you with sizing during our normal trading hours on Monday and Thursdays 8:30am to 9:15am.

Extended Trading Hours

The Uniform Shop extended trading hours in January will be as follows:

• Thursday 16 January 2020 – 3:00pm to 6:00pm
• Monday 20 January 2020 – 8:00am to 11:00am
• Tuesday 28 January 2020 – 8:30am to 9:15am

Flexischools orders can be collected during this time and over the counter orders can be purchased.

Volunteers

The Uniform Shop requires extra volunteers during our extended trading hours to assist families with their Back to School needs. If you are able to spare an hour of your time please sign up via the online link here.

2020 Senior Shirts

Senior Shirts have been ordered and expected delivery is Week 10, Term 4. All shirts will be delivered to students when they arrive. A second order will be placed in early 2020, please keep an eye out in the newsletter and on the P&C Facebook page for dates. This will be for a limited time only and only available on Flexischools to pre-order.

Swimwear

Swimwear orders have now closed with expected delivery date of Week 1, Term 1 2020. New pre-order dates will be available mid 2020 in time for commencement of swim lessons.

Clearance Items

Old Style Surf Hats are still available for the discounted price of $5.00. Stock remaining is the red Prep hat in Stradbroke house and 61cm Blue Fraser hat. These can be purchased on Flexischools or during our normal trading hours.

We still have a large number of Scags Formal shorts in sizes 4 and 10 and will continue to sell these at the discounted price of $5.00 until stock numbers become lower.

If you have any questions regarding swimwear, Senior Shirts or clearance items please email the Uniform Shop on the details below. It is a busy time for our volunteers with back to school stock arriving plus organisation of Prep Packs, so the best form of communication is via email.

Michelle Moffatt
Volunteer Uniform Shop Manager

Community Notices

Will your child be catching a school bus in 2020? They may be entitled to a Bus Travel Assistance or Safety-Net card!

Choose how to add this event to your calendar:

Apple Calendar iPhone, iPad, Mac - Download .ics file

Outlook Desktop Outlook - Download .ics file

Android Calendar Android devices - Download .ics file

Other Calendar Google Calendar, Yahoo, etc. - Download .ics file

Download Event