Term 2 Week 9 15th June 2020 Date Claimers 2020 Term 2 Wednesday 17th June P. & C. General Meeting 2:00pm Friday 26th June Last day of term 2 Term 3 Monday 13th July Term 3 Begins Thursday 23rd July School Photos Contact Information Address: 12051 Coomrith rd, The Gums Qld 4406 Telephone: (07) 4665 9170 Email: [email protected]Facebook: The Gums State School Our school uses the Australian Curriculum, which sets out the core knowledge, understanding, skills and general ca- pabilities that are important for all Australian students. It makes clear what all young Australians should learn as they progress through schooling. Our teachers align the teaching, assessment and reporting to the Australian Curriculum through the use of C2C mate- rials. Each week our school focuses on a behavior from out Pastoral Care Program. This week we are focusing on ‘Dealing with Your Anger’. Next week our topic is ‘Sharing’. The Gums State School uniform is as follows: Polo shirt with school emblem—available through P. & C. School hat—maroon bucket hat available through P. & C. Black shorts/skorts Short, appropriately coloured socks Joggers ‘No hat, No play’ rule applies. Children are provided with sun- screen and are encouraged to use it. Wearing school uniform encourages school pride. It also pro- vides easy identification on school excursions. Second hand school uniforms are available for purchase through P. & C. Until next time, Mrs Ros Bougoure Each parent please call absentee line/ answering service on 46 659 236 every day by 10am if your child is learning from home. The Gums Newsletter ‘Work Conquers All’ C2C: Class into the Curriculum Focus 40 Uniforms
Thank you to the Columboola Science Crew who spent the day with
our year 5’s and 6’s learning about green energy and circuits.
A big welcome to Miss Fleming, our new Prep-1 teacher replacing
Miss Vicary in term 3.
Student of the Week
Student of the Week
Jack Hewitt (Yr 6) for being a reliable leader and working hard this week.
Mikayla Frauenfelder (Yr 2) for working hard to achieve high standards in
her English assessment.
Lachlan Anstice (Yr 1) for working hard in class everyday with a positive
attitude.
Bookwork of the Week
Bryce Hughes (Yr 5) for looking after and writing neatly in his homework
book.
Sophia Anstice (Yr 3) for beautiful setting out in her Math grid book.
Willow Larsen (Yr 1) for using different learning tools in literacy to improve
her work.
Science Awards from Mrs Pevy
Emily Anstice (Yr 6) for being very attentive in science.
Abbey Hughes (Yr 3) for being very attentive in science.
Harry Hewitt (Yr 2) for being very attentive in science.
Chelsea Larsen (Yr 6) certificate of completion of STEM.
Chance Bartlett (Yr 6) certificate of completion of STEM.
Be Responsible
Be prepared
Be on time
Leave all areas tidy
Complete your work
Be honest
Be a problem solver
Return equipment
Care for our school and our environment
Make good choices
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School Fees for 2020 Thankyou to those who have already paid.
School Fees due at the end of term 2.
Please refer to invoice to make payment through B. Point.
(Please contact school if you require a copy of invoice.)
School App Please download our new school app schoolstream.
This app will be our new main form of communication.
Further information will be discussed at the next P. & C. meeting.
New School Protocol due to Covid-19 Due to the current circumstances, hand sanitizing frequently through-
out the school day has become compulsory. Our students will be using
the school hand sanitizer before and after lunches. If you have any
concerns please contact the school.
School Sport News Schools have been reminded at this point, that representative school sport/interschool sport activities are not allowed and are currently cancelled until 30th June 2020.
PE lessons are not covered by these guidelines and are encouraged to be modified in line with the latest operating guidelines.
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Term 2 School Rules
Please note: Due to EQ safety guidelines, it will not be pos-
sible for student lunches to be heated or toasted at
school. Students are welcome to BYO thermos ect.
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7.45am—8.30am
School starts 8.30am
Students to play downstairs with wheelie bin equipment ONLY.
11.00am—11.20am
Eating Break—on grass and under trees only
11.20am—12.00pm
play on playground and
grass area Prep—3 Prep—3 Prep—3 Year 4—6 Year 4—6
11.15am—12.00pm
play on oval and tennis
court with wheelie bin
equipment
Year 4—6 Year 4—6 Year 4—6 Prep—3 Prep—3
1.30pm—1.40pm Eating Break—on grass and under trees only
1.40pm—2.00pm
play on playground and
grass area
Year 4—6 Year 4—6 Year 4—6 Prep—3 Prep—3
1.40pm—2.00pm
play on oval and tennis
court with wheelie bin
equipment
Prep—3 Prep—3 Prep—3 Year 4—6 Year 4—6
3.00pm
3.00pm—3.40pm
Car students—picked up under building
Bus students—play on playground only & supervised by
