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Website: www.killarness.eq.edu.au

P&C Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. All parents and community members most welcome

6 October 2020 Issue 24, 2020

UPCOMING EVENTS / DATES

6 October First Day Term 4

9 October

10-18 October

RI Commences

Queensland Mental Health Week

19-23 October Bookweek

19-21 October Footsteps

21 October

22 October

Sneak Peek @ Prep 4.45pm

Book Week Dress-up Day

27 October

30 October

Free Prep Vision Screening

P&C Meeting 7pm

Day for Daniel- wear red

World Teachers Day

2-6 November Good News Week

From The Principal’s Desk

Our School Values: Caring

Improving

Our Learning Community

What are we continuing?

Giving students an opportunity to be the best

learners

STOP, DROP and GO!

Restricted access to our school grounds

Hygiene reminders eg. hand washing

Late arrivals / early pick-ups – parents/carers

phone us from out the front of the school

Attendance monitoring / follow up

Digital parade at the start of each week using MS

Teams – recording accessible from the website and

the link on Facebook page each week

Digital class round up at the end of each week

using MS Teams

Welcome to Week 10

Explicit Improvement Agenda: What is it?

Clear and detailed school-wide targets for improvement are

set, with all of our staff given the opportunity to input into

the decision making as part of the EIA process. These

targets are then communicated to the whole school

community along with the accompanying timelines. This

agenda is set over four years and is based on feedback from

student data and information from our school review. Our

2020 targets are:

Attendance – 95% Behaviour – 60% on Silver/Gold

Learning – 70% on A/B for writing

Term 3, Week 10 Class Round Up

The focus for week 10 was ‘Being a Peacemaker’. Classes

discussed how behaviour reward activities and recognition

encourage students to be Peacemakers. Even after some

initial issues we got to hear from the Prep students

Congratulations to Stirling for moving to Silver Level of

Behaviour and to Harvey and Tim for continuing to

demonstrate Gold Level Behaviours.

At the end of week 10 we have 60% of our Year 3-10

students on Silver or Gold behaviour level.

‘Sneak Peek @ Prep’

2021 Prep students, parents and carers are invited to a peek

at Prep on Wednesday, 21st October 4.45pm until 5.45pm.

At this session we will discuss some of the things that you

can expect in regards to being in Prep in 2021 including a

look around.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Celebrating students on Gold Behaviour Level

Isla, Charley, Georgia, Hayden, Amber, Sophia R, Charlie

T, Savannah, Angus, Josie, Bonnie, Emalee, Lucy G,

Charlote, Melissa, Jessica, Mac, Amy, Abby P and

Ivy joined Mrs Barling and Mrs Bartz for morning tea in the

last week of Term 4. Thanks to the 9/10 Hospitality class

for assisting by making some yummy morning tea treats.

Well done to the students who have achieved and

maintained Gold Behaviour Level this year. We as a school

community, are very proud of you all.

Killarney Class COVID Contest

WOW! What a great day we had on Wednesday 16th

September. Chauvel were the victorious team, however the

real winners were all of the students who tried their best and

had a go. It was definitely a day of sportsmanship,

collaboration and working together … all of the our school

values in bucket loads

The theme for 2020 is ‘Take Time – for mental health’.

When we take time to look after our mental health we are

able to improve our resilience and better cope with the

everyday stresses of life.

Early end to the 2020 school year

No doubt you have seen in the news recently that this term

will now end on Wednesday, 9th December. This ‘early

mark’ is in recognition of the extraordinary efforts of

schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. The last 2 days of

the term – 10th and 11th December, the school will be closed

to all staff and students.

Don’t hesitate …

Please do not hesitate to phone the school if there is ever a

time that you have any concerns or you would like to

celebrate what’s been happening. We may not be available

when you phone, but we will get back to you as soon as we

can.

Thanks Mrs Bartz

Attendance Recognition

Aligned with our Explicit Improvement Agenda, and given

that attendance at school is an expectation, classes will be

recognised each week for reaching the 95% attendance

target.

Well done to the 1/2J and Year 5/6 class teams for reaching

the 95% target for week 10, Term 3.

Drum roll ……… Congratulations to the 5/6 class team for

being the random draw winners for Term 3. The members

of this team have won a special treat organised by Mrs

Bartz. The 4/5 and 1/2M teams also received consolation

prizes.

While we are celebrating attendance, it is still very

important for anyone who is sick to stay home for their own

and everyone else’s health and wellbeing.

If students become sick at school, parents/carers will be

contacted to collect them.

Email – absences@killarness.eq.edu.au or text 0428 196 801

School News

** Check out our parade recordings on the website **

Our virtual parades are held on Monday and are a new

initiative that has been well received throughout our school.

Parades are updated weekly on our school website:

www.killarness.eq.edu.au We are also adding the link to the

school Facebook page. This link will take you to the

recording saved on the school website.

Behaviour rewards sessions on Friday 18th September

Please see the attached sheet of students enjoying these

sessions.

Prep – Year 2 : Mini Under 8s activities for students on

Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Year 3 – Year 6 : Students on Silver and Gold will be

treated to “Cold Rock” COVID safe creations.

Year 7 – Year 10 : Students on Gold behaviour level will

engage in a movie and pizza.

Book Week 2020- Curious Creatures, Wild Minds

Book Week 2020 is just around the corner in week 3 and we

are getting excited. The theme this year is ‘Curious

Creatures, Wild Minds.’ Our school will engage in activities

around this theme from October 19-23. Books can create

excitement through sharing ideas, growing our thoughts,

encouraging us to relax with others as we listen and letting

us imagine things we may have never encountered before.

Let’s put wild minds to work coming up with simple

costumes for Book Week dress up day, use it to enter the

competitions and challenges throughout the week, and even

engage it to select a few different books to read during the

week. We are on the lookout for some curious creatures in

our school grounds. Will we find any? Book Week 2020-

Not long now😊

Our first ClimateClever Club meeting

Our 5 Rs: Reuse, Recycle, Refuse, Reduce and Rewards.

We will get going on this project as soon as the app is up

and running. Stay tuned and in the meantime, consider

turning off any unnecessary lights!

Recycling rewards continues

Thanks to everyone for joining in to our recycling of drink

containers we use at school so enthusiastically. A reminder

that our school is now registered with the Containers for

Change collection point in Warwick. If you would like to

donate your ‘change’ to the Killarney P-10 State School

Student Council, please quote

Scheme Id C10282486 when

making your returns. This money

will be electronically transferred

to the school and onto the

Student Council.

Around the School

Staff member of the week – Miss Georgina, for always

being ready to assist others.

Dental van

Aligned with our expectations for entering our school,

parents/carers must enter through the office and sign in to

access the van. Parents/carers are asked to arrive no more

than 5 minutes prior to the appointment time. When you

arrive in the office you will be asked when your

appointment is and students will be contacted in their

classrooms to meet you at the van in a timely manner. Only

1 parent/carer will be permitted to attend the appointment

with the child.

Office Closing Early 14/10/2020

The School office will be closing at 3pm on Wednesday 14th

October – Staff Training. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Junior Secondary

Year 10 Cooby Dam Camp

More information will be distributed this week in regards to

costs etc. for this camp. I know the students are excited,

particularly during this week when they should have been

enjoying Canberra.

Year 9 Emu Gully Camp

Our Year 9’s head to Emu Gully with Allora P-10 State

School in week 6 to participate in the ANZAC

Adventure Leadership Program.

The philosophy at Emu Gully is that your success in life,

whether personally or corporately, will be based primarily

on your character. That is; “The real you” and the way you

handle the circumstances of life, whether they be good or

bad.

The development of one’s character is measured in the way

we handle pressure and difficult circumstances. At Emu

Gully, they focus on the core character values displayed by

the ANZACS in times of tremendous hardship on the world

stage. The character values taught, promoted and reflected

upon at Emu Gully include Courage, Mateship,

Perseverance and Sacrifice.

The majority of the activities at Emu Gully are framed to

provide a simple historical context of epic ANZAC events

such as The Western Front, the Siege of Tobruk, The

Tunnel

Rats of Vietnam, The Bridge over the River Kwai and the

Kokoda Track. Each activity confronts participants with the

choice to demonstrate and reflect on the character values

needed to succeed in the activity, and more importantly in

life.

It should be noted, that war is not promoted at Emu Gully.

However, one cannot ignore the impact that war has had on

the development of our nation. It has been stated that

“nothing has shaped our culture more than war”.

Banjo Patterson put it this way;

“The mettle that a race can show,

Is proved with shot and steel,

And now we know what nations know,

And feel what nations feel”.

In recent times, there has been a significant resurgence and

interest in the ANZAC legend as demonstrated through

swelling crowds at ANZAC day services, parades and

national events both here and abroad. Through providing a

“hands on” history lesson, Emu Gully fully utilises the

ANZAC theme to impact the next generation with the facts

of the past to ensure the success of the future.

We look forward to seeing our Year 9’s challenged and as a

result emerging from the experience with a better view of

themselves, their comrades and their world.

Tips for a Healthy Headspace

Guidance Officer: Mrs Goddard is here each Friday and is

available for appointments.

Lifeline: ph. 13 11 14 is a confidential telephone crisis

support service available 24/7 from a landline, payphone or

mobile.

Headspace: Youth health service for anyone aged between

12 and 25 years. It’s about support for general health,

mental health, drug and alcohol issues and employment and

education support.

e-headspace: provides online and telephone support and

counselling to young people 12 - 25 and their families and

friends. If you’re based in Australia and going through a

tough time, e-headspace can help.

Kids helpline: 1800 55 18 00 Australia's only free, private

and confidential, telephone and online counselling service

specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25

Performing Arts News

Choir

Due to restrictions we are no longer engaging with Junior or

Senior Choir, but we are looking forward to a time when we

can.

Pathways to Peace

Gold &Silver behaviour levels

Congratulations on achieving Silver level to: Stirling.

Congratulations on achieving Gold level to: Harvey and

Tim.

Good Guy Tokens – Students may be awarded tokens

throughout the school day for following the peace code.

These tokens are then collected for Madsen or Chauvel in

containers in the office, and the tally is announced (with

much excitement) weekly on parade. Stay tuned for the

ongoing tally totals for this year.

The focus across our school for this week is:

Speak kindly

P & C News President:: Glen Lamb Vice President: Dahlia Hall

Secretary: Laura Diete

Treasurer: Jaunita Rawle Uniforms: Dahlia Hall

Tuckshop: Dahlia Hall

Uniform News

Uniforms are no longer available through the office.

Please order online at https://schoolshoponline.net.au

Phone, text or email Dahlia to discuss all your uniform

needs.

Phone: 0429 917573

Email: dahliahall@bigpond.com

Community News

Little Rascals Child Care Centre Pre Kindy Classes

Is your child eligible to begin KINDY 2021/PREP 2022? If

so, our service is offering a Pre-Kindy session with Miss Ali

and our other wonderful educators to get your child ready

for Kindy 2021. Sessions are offered on a Thursday.

Please contact Lorna or Ali regarding further information on

this session. Phone 4664 1800 or email

rascalsk@bigpond.com

School Calendar Term 4 – 2020 Current as at: 6/10//2020.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Week 1

Public Holiday

RI commences

5 October 6 October 7 October 8 October 9 October

Week 2

CPR Refresher 3-5pm

12 October 13 October 14 October 15 October 16 October

Week 3

Book Week -

Curious Creatures, Wild

Minds Footsteps

Book Week

Footsteps

Book Week

Footsteps

Sneak peek @ Prep 5pm

Book Week

Book Week

19 October 20 October 21 October 22 October 23 October

Week 4

2020 Prep Vision Screening

P & C Meeting 7pm

World Teachers Day Day for Daniel

26 October 27 October 28 October 29 October 30 October

Week 5

GOOD NEWS WEEK

GOOD NEWS WEEK

GOOD NEWS WEEK

GOOD NEWS WEEK

GOOD NEWS WEEK

2 November 3 November 4 November 5 November 6 November

Week 6

Year 9 Leadership Camp

9 November 10 November 11 November 12 November 13 November

Week 7

Bookfair TBC

16 November 17 November 18 November 19 November 20 November

Week 8

7pm Awards Night TBC

Year 10 Dinner TBC

Year 10’s last day

Last Day RI Review Meeting RI – 11am

23 November 24 November 25 November 26 November 27 November

Week 9

Report cards posted home

Whole School Transition

30 November 1 December 2 December 3 December 4 December

Week 10

Swimming Carnival

Wet’n’Wild

Clean up day Proposed Holiday Proposed Holiday

7 December 8 December 9 December 10 December 11 December

*TBC - Activities/dates are all to be Confirmed.