1 Shoalhaven Avenue Pacific Pines QLD 4212 Subscribe: Subscribe: https://parklakess.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe Email: Email: offi[email protected]Phone: Phone: 07 5519 5200 Fax: Fax: 07 5519 5276 23 August 2018 23 August 2018 FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK Dear Parent/Carer One again our Book Week dress up days have been an outstanding success, it is always so impressive to see the number of students and staff who take the time to dress up and celebrate the importance of books and literature in our lives. It is so important that you take the time to encourage your children to read, to read with them or to just read to them and let them enjoy the journey. Thank you to Mrs McMahon for coordinating this event again for us, it is a huge job but one I know she loves. As this is our tenth anniversary year I have had our time capsule opened and the contents will be on display in the library for students to have a look at during breaks. There will also be a slide show of photos from 2008 and a couple of short videos. It was hilarious reading what our students and staff thought they would be doing this year, some were very accurate and some were just so different. In my case I predicted I would be retired and that the Blues would have a win in the Origin, wish I had of predicted that the Blues would win for another ten years! You are more than welcome to pop into the library, when it is open, and have a look at the items that were in our time capsule. Road safety has been raised again as three of our students were nearly hit by a car as they travelled to school. The students were not concentrating on what they should have been doing and were riding in a dangerous manner. Thankfully the parent concerned was driving slowly and was able to stop and avoid a collision. I have asked the teachers to remind all students of the need to be focused and safe when travelling to and from school. I would ask that you take the time to also remind your children of the importance of road safety too. On that note, just a reminder that the bus lane is for the buses and for day care services. Please do not drive into the bus lane either before or after school, our children are precious and we want to keep them safe. In relation to the Principal position at Park Lake, the role has been advertised and a permanent replacement Principal should be appointed to commence in term four, as long as the applicant pool is of an appropriate quality. This is a great thing for our school, long term acting Principals have been shown to be destabilising for schools, as such I have agreed to be un-attached from the school so that a permanent appointment can be made as soon as possible. I will keep you informed of any decisions in relation to this process. Have a great fortnight. Regards Craig Larden Principal
One again our Book Week dress up dayshave been an outstanding success, it isalways so impressive to see the number ofstudents and staff who take the time todress up and celebrate the importance ofbooks and literature in our lives. It is soimportant that you take the time to
encourage your children to read, to read with them or to justread to them and let them enjoy the journey. Thank you to MrsMcMahon for coordinating this event again for us, it is a hugejob but one I know she loves.
As this is our tenth anniversary year I have had our time capsuleopened and the contents will be on display in the library forstudents to have a look at during breaks. There will also be aslide show of photos from 2008 and a couple of short videos. Itwas hilarious reading what our students and staff thought theywould be doing this year, some were very accurate and somewere just so different. In my case I predicted I would be retiredand that the Blues would have a win in the Origin, wish I had ofpredicted that the Blues would win for another ten years! Youare more than welcome to pop into the library, when it is open,and have a look at the items that were in our time capsule.
Road safety has been raised again as three of our studentswere nearly hit by a car as they travelled to school. The studentswere not concentrating on what they should have been doingand were riding in a dangerous manner. Thankfully the parentconcerned was driving slowly and was able to stop and avoida collision. I have asked the teachers to remind all students ofthe need to be focused and safe when travelling to and fromschool. I would ask that you take the time to also remind yourchildren of the importance of road safety too. On that note, justa reminder that the bus lane is for the buses and for day careservices. Please do not drive into the bus lane either before orafter school, our children are precious and we want to keepthem safe.
In relation to the Principal position at Park Lake, the role hasbeen advertised and a permanent replacement Principal shouldbe appointed to commence in term four, as long as theapplicant pool is of an appropriate quality. This is a great thingfor our school, long term acting Principals have been shownto be destabilising for schools, as such I have agreed to beun-attached from the school so that a permanent appointmentcan be made as soon as possible. I will keep you informed ofany decisions in relation to this process.
Have a great fortnight.Regards
Craig LardenPrincipal
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A CHAT WITH…MRS LENNOXHello Everyone
Over the past two weeks Miss Docker andthe Bradman class have beenparticipating in a trial using iPads in theclassroom on a one to one basis. Studentengagement has escalated as students arekeen to capture their knowledge andlearning, and have had the capacity to
share this with their parents through the use of the See SawApp. I have personally been able to view every individual’sprocess, which is an exciting element for a Deputy Principalwho often only has limited time to be in the context of theclassroom. Great job Miss Docker. We look forward toimplementing this opportunity for other students in the nearfuture.
Our Prep students will be involved in their swimming programin the last two weeks of this term. Please make sure that yourchild has their swimmers, goggles, swim cap and towel readyfor each and every day. This program is vitally important tocreate students who are water wise and confident however itdoes have a significant impact on their school day. Be mindfulthat they will be tired and their daily routine will be changedwhich can arouse a range of emotions. Thanks in advance, foryour support during this time.
Book Character Parades: WOW
Mrs McMahon once again our parade was awesome. Thisweek in our calendar is always enjoyable as we recognise theimportance of reading. Our students and staff looked amazing,more and more students each year celebrate by joining in.Thanks again Mrs McMahon and Ms Stevenson. Well done.To all our staff that supported this extra-curricular activity,thanks for your time, extra effort and ‘going beyond the call ofduty’. Everyone looked fantastic.
As our term is beginning to draw to a close please be mindful ofstudent’s tendency to exhibit signs of fatigue. Their well-beingand state of mind are aspects that we need to monitor closelyfor learning to continue right up until the end of term as studentsneed to be in a positive state. As parents, make sure your childis getting adequate quality sleep, nutritional meals, drinkingplenty of water and are provided with consistent reminders oflove and affection. Without the basic necessities it is difficultfor us all to reach goals, make appropriate choices, remainfocused and concentrate on the job of learning. So often whenwe look at all the aspects of why people are behaving in aparticular way we discover that these basics had not been metand could have made a significant difference to the outcomeswe often are confronted with here at school.
Thank you for your continued support with regards to thismatter.
This past week our teachers were involved in a school basedmoderation process which has given them the opportunity toassess student’s work samples. Their professional discussionsare in relation to certain criteria which results in them allocatingan A-E grading for a particular piece of work. It is always avaluable process as it ensures consistency across the schoolfor our students. These are then used along with othersupporting evidence to report on your child’s progress for thesemester of work, which you will receive as a formal reportcard at the end of this year. This process ensures that there isconsistency across the year level.
As 2019 is fast approaching and we have already commencedplanning for our new preps for next year, please be remindedthat if you or you know someone that has the intention ofenrolling their child/ren at Park Lake State School, encouragethem to do so now as this enables us to plan ahead. Wedo have an enrolment management plan which states thatyou must live within our boundary, so remind them to checkour website. Our Prep Orientation Day is to be held onWednesday 21 November. Please contact Administration on5519 5200 or [email protected] if you have anyquestions in regards to our enrolment process.
We have a special staff here in the Prep – Year 1 Sectorand they create opportunities that do not exist in some otherschools. I think that is special and what makes our schoolgreat. A huge THANKS to ALL the P-1 STAFF for this term.I have really appreciated how everyone has ‘worked tough’and maintained enthusiasm, passion and commitment towardseach other, our students, families and community over thistime. Enjoy your break, it is well deserved. Thanks to the parent
community for your continued support. The communicationand consistency between home and school has certainly beenappreciated.
Finally I would like to acknowledge Mr Larden’s commitment tocreating an awesome school over the past 11 years. I would liketo thank him for the opportunities I have personally had, whilsthe has been Principal of this school. I wish him well in his futurelife journey.
Only twenty days to go of term three. Enjoy!
Yours in EducationMrs Kris LennoxDeputy Principal
P&C CORNERI hope all parents enjoyed the ups and downs of Book weekcharacter parade preparation and execution! Would you believemy children decided on their character on Friday night, givingus 3 days to pull something together! Well done to all familiesworking together; our school and community always makesuch an amazing effort.
We have a few events to look forward to in the next 5 weeks;
Father’s Day Stall: Tuesday 28th August
Our Father’s Day Stall will be held on Tuesday 28th August.Students will be allocated time during the day to purchase agift for their Fathers and Grandfathers. Gifts are priced between$2.00 - $10.00. If you wish to volunteer your time to help onthe day please email Kirsty on [email protected]. Wewill need helpers for any amount of time you can offer from7.30-3.30 and also for the Wednesday morning. It is a fun andsocial day helping our children purchase their gifts. Any help isappreciated from an hour to the whole day, if you’re up to it!You can even bring your little ones with you!
Our Term 3 Disco: Thursday 13th September
Our Term 3 Disco is coming up!! Dinner is sorted with asausage sizzle or slice of pizza, snacks and drinks are availablefor purchase on the night. As our school is growing fast we willunfortunately need to make each disco exclusive to the yearlevels listed. No younger or older siblings can join in for healthand safety reasons. If you can spare an hour or two why notvolunteer your time to help on the night! We will need volunteersfor ticket pre-sale on the Wed & Thurs Mornings before thedisco as well as helpers on the night. If you are able to help,please email Angie on [email protected].
Prep to Year 2 – 5pm-6pmYear 3 to Year 6 – 6.15pm-7.30pm
School Banking at Park Lake is on everyTuesday 8.15-9am in the Uniform Shop
Your children can either visit us at the uniform shop with theirbank book or give it to their class teacher where deposit booksare brought to us in a satchel.
Book Club Changes
You will have received an email regarding the new changes toBook Club. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate toemail Debbie on [email protected]
Our P&C is involved in many areas of the school, Banking,Book club, Uniform shop, Tuckshop, Fundraising, Events andmore. There are many ways you can be involved in our P&C,from helping make decisions on where our funds go to improvethe school to helping out in the Tuckshop. For moreinformation, join our P&C and you will receive regular updates.Just fill in the attached form and return it to the School office.You can also come to our meetings and hear all about whatis happening on both the education and development of ourschool. Meeting dates are below.
Please feel welcome to email me anytime with questions orqueries. The P&C is your parent support throughout the school.
Meetings are held in the staff room – next to the library. All arewelcome
SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING
Year 4
It is hard to believe that we are in the middle of Term Three. Wehave had a fantastic start to the term.
In English, students have been enjoying reading and analysingthe quest novel, Rowan of Rin. Throughout the unit, studentshave been posting comments and responding to others'comments in a discussion board. In the coming days, studentswill also begin to write a short response explaining how theauthor represents the main character in an important event inthe quest novel.
In Mathematics, students have been working hard on theirfraction knowledge. They have learnt to locate familiar fractionson a number line and recognise common equivalent fractionsin familiar contexts. They are continuing to master theirmultiplication and division facts. For the remainder of the termstudents will compare areas of regular and irregular shapesusing informal units. They will use scaled instruments tomeasure temperature, mass, capacity and length. Students willthen use simple strategies to reason and solve a measurementinquiry question.
In Science, students have been exploring natural processesand human activity that cause weathering and erosion of theEarth's surface. They will relate this to their local area, make
observations and predict consequences of future occurrencesand human activity. All classes have been involved in ahands-on experiment where they used our sand pit toinvestigate the impact of erosion on sand dunes.
In HASS, students are learning about sustainability and usingplaces in a sustainable way. They will identify how places arecharacterised by their environments and describe thecharacteristics of places, including the types of naturalvegetation and native animals. Students will examine theinterconnections between people and environment and theimportance of environments to animals and people. This topichas started a number of engaging and thought provokeddiscussions, which is exciting to hear.
A reminder about our upcoming bike safety day: Permissionslips have been emailed out to all families and the payment of$5.00 for this excursion is due by 9.30am Wednesday 29thAugust 2018.
Have a lovely fortnight.
Year 4 Team
YOU CAN DO IT! PROGRAM
“RESILIENCE – one of the keys tosuccess”
The Emotional Thermometer
The Emotional Thermometer is a tool to beused to encourage resilient thinking. People
have options in how upset (angry, down,worried) they become when faced with
adverse incidents. While becoming“medium” upset is normal and indeed often helpful when
something adverse happens to someone, getting to the top ofthe Emotional Thermometer is rarely helpful and often harmfulin that when you are extremely upset, you say and do things
that often make the problem worse.
IMPORTANT DATES
DATE ACTIVITY
AUGUST
Sun 26th Opti-Minds Competition
Tues 28th Father’s Day Stall
Wed 29th Pyjama Party Prep – Year 1
Wed 29th Sleepover Year 2
Fri 31st Gold Coast Show Holiday
Fri 31st Qld State Final Japanese LanguagePerfect Contest
Thurs 13th Disco P–2 5:00 – 6:00; Yr 3 – 6 6:15– 7:30
Mon 17th – Wed19th
Year 4 PCYC Bicycle Safety
Tues 18th Year 5 Experience Day PPSH
Fri 21st Last Day Term 3
Sat 22nd Sept –Sun 7th Oct
School Holidays
OCTOBER
Mon 1st Public Holiday Queens Birthday
Mon 8th Term 4 Commences
ASSEMBLY TIMETABLE TERM 3 2018
PLEASE NOTE
4
**ASSEMBLY COMMENCES IN THE HALL AT2:15PM **
TERM 3 EARLY/MIDDLE/
SENIOR
ASSEMBLY HOSTS
Mon 27thAug
Senior Phase Great Australian Bight andMurray River
Mon 3rdSept
Middle Phase Bellbird and Cockatoo
Mon 10thSept
Early Phase Echidna and Green Tree Frog
Mon 17thSept
Senior Phase Sydney Opera House andUluru
PAYMENT DATES AND EXCURSIONS
ACTIVITY YEAR
LEVEL
COST DUE DATE FOR
PAYMENT
Year 3Camp
Year 3 $75.00 Due by 9:30am Mon 27thAugust, 2018
Swimming Prep $60.00 Due by 9:30am Wed 29thAugust, 2018
BikeEducation
Year 4 $5.00 Due by 9:30am Wed 29thAugust, 2018
InterschoolChess
Year 1/2 $19.00 Due by 9:30am Wed 29thAugust, 2018
Our bank account details are as follows:BSB 064-474
Account Number 10252850Account Name Park Lake State School
LANGUAGES – JAPANESE
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
2018 MLTAQ Gold Coast Japanese SpeechContest Results
Congratulations to all participants and thank you to parents forsupporting students on a Sunday.
Congratulations to the PLSS Japanese Dance team andparents, their first public performance was amazing!
School Certificates for Tahlia Riddle, Emma Cartwright,Mackenzie Swanson and Liam Penny.
Year 4 (4 out of 6 awarded)
3rd Place Bronze Medal - Shontae HarryHighly Commended - Annika Lund, Chloe Harker, AbbeyCroke
Year 5 (5 out of 6 awarded)
2nd Place Silver Medal - Jovanna Sovljanski4th Place Certificate - Carolina BijokHighly Commended - Emma Jade Penney, Nina Bajic
Year 6 (5 out of 5 awarded)
1st Place Gold Medal - Tate Huxtable3rd Place Bronze Medal - Areeta Imrose4th Place Certificate - Maddie Burnell5th Place Certificate - Zoe LundHighly Commended - Sophie Allen
