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Sunset State School Newsletter
18 November 2009
Dear Parents
I had an absolutely amazing week last week as I joined our Year 6/7 students on their school camp. Judging by the smiles, laughter and excitement that occurred during the week, the students had the time of their lives. Here is an overview of some of the amazing activities that the students were exposed to:
Parliament House Science Centre
Dreamworld Seaworld
Outdoor educational activities - Canoeing, Indoor Rock Climbing, Giant Swing, Low ropes course
Beach activities with Alexandra Headlands Surf Life Savers
Shopping at Sunshine Plaza – Maroochydore
Sizzler for dinner 3D movie experience
Southbank Citycat ride
Ice-Skating
The students did an absolutely amazing job of representing our school – everyone who worked with us commented on the beautiful manners and enthusiastic participation of our students – it was an absolute honour to see our student’s in their element.
A sincere thank-you to Miss Farley who spent a good part of this year organising the camp and ensuring parents and students were informed, activities were fun and the cost was reasonable. I was also thrilled to have the opportunity to spend the week working closely with Miss Farley, Mr Constable and Mrs Craigie whose boundless enthusiasm and energy ensured that the camp was an experience that the students will never forget! Check out this week’s newsletter for some candid pictures that really sum up the fun!
SWIMMING CARNIVAL
Please remember the swimming carnival is a whole school activity – students are expected to attend, participate and support their sporting house. There will be no alternative program running at school on Thursday as all staff will be at the pool ensuring the carnival is a huge success! No Tuckshop will be available – children MUST bring their own lunch. Entry to the pool is free for parents.
Congratulations to 2C who put on a great show for their parents, Preppies, SEU students and staff with their “Sunset Stars Dance Spectacular”. The concert was the culmination of their unit of work for this term and Mrs Whittington and I had the tough job of judging first and second place. Each group performed a dance that they had choreographed to a song of their choice – while every group did an amazing job.
2010 SCHOOL LEADERS
Prior to attending camp Miss Bauer and I ran a leadership day with our Year 6 students. As part of the activities we spoke to the students about applying for the Sports and School Captain positions for 2010. Nomination forms are due into the school office by the end of tomorrow with short listed candidates being announced on Friday. Miss A and Miss Bauer both have additional copies of paperwork so that students can still complete their forms and submit their nominations to be in the running!
FUNDRAISING NEWS
Every child that returns a book of Christmas Hamper Raffle Tickets will go into the draw to win a MP3 player – Good Luck!
If you are able to assist us with moving some furniture to prepare for the garage sale on Saturday and/or packing up after the event it would be greatly appreciated. There will be a team here setting up from 7:00am on Saturday morning – please feel free to pop over and give us a hand. All funds raised go straight back into the school and benefit your child!
END OF YEAR EVENTS
Our Year Seven Graduation Ceremony is being held next Tuesday night at the Overlander. Graduation is always a great evening with lots of celebration, laughter and fun! We look forward to seeing the families of our graduating students at the event.
Prep parents are invited to our Year One Parent Information evening.
When: Thursday 26th of November
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Year one classrooms
Come along and meet the Year One teachers, hear all about the exciting things that they have planned for your child for next year and have all of your questions answered.
Tea, Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
Yours in education,
Miss Aderyn Chatterton - Principal.
FAREWELL FRANCAS
We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you and farewell to our Playgroup Teacher Aide, Francas Hegarty, who has been with the Playgroup at Sunset for the past two years. Francas has taken up a new position at Spinifex State College and we wish her well in her new role.
We are asking parents to donate non
perishable items for our Christmas Hamper. These items can be left at the Tuckshop.
Tickets in the Christmas Hamper have been
sent home with the newsletter. These can also be returned to the Tuckshop.
GARAGE SALE THIS SATURDAY!!!!!
Where: Sunset State School
When: November 21, 2009
Time: Commencing at 8.30 am
Come and check out the preloved furniture for sale!
P & C FUNDRAISING
Please support the P & C in their fundraising this year by purchasing from the Christmas 2009 Fundraising Catalogue from Identity Direct. If you have misplaced your catalogue there are extras in the foyer. The P & C will receive 20% of sales in cash for the school. Please make sure you mention the School Code 4368418 when ordering. Get your orders in before December 1!
ENROLMENTS OPEN FOR PREP IN 2010
Enrolments are now open for children entering Prep in 2010. If your child turns five by 30 June next year then they can enrol in Prep.
Call into the office today and collect your Prep Enrolment form. Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate for age confirmation as enrolments cannot be accepted without this form. The Department of Births, Deaths and Marriages is encouraging parents to apply for birth Certificates now to avoid the new school year rush.
We will be holding our Prep Open Day at Sunset Prep in Hercules Rd on Wednesday November 25th commencing at 8.00 am and finishing at 10.30 am. This is a wonderful opportunity to familiarise yourself with the Prep facility and to meet the teachers and experience a day at Prep. The morning will end with coffee and cake, so we look forward to seeing you there.
TUCKSHOP NEWS
The Tuckshop is asking parents to donate second hand uniforms. Please drop these off at the tuckshop if you can assist.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR TERM 4
§ Swimming Carnival Thursday 19 November
§ Futsal Interschool Competition – Friday 20 November
§ Year 7 Graduation Tuesday 24 November
§ Prep Open Day – Wednesday 25 November
§ Prep to Year One Information Night Thursday 26 Nov
§ Reports home Monday 30th November
§ Christmas Concert – Wednesday 2nd December
§ Tools4Change – Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 Dec
§ Last day of school – Friday 5th December
LIBRARY NEWS
Could all students with library loans please ensure your books are returned to the Library this week for the end of year stock take.
Students in Years 6 and 7 have learnt the skill of Paper Mache and have made some very colourful and expressive pigs! Each student spent hours working on their pieces. Each pig has about 7 layers of paper, a coat of vibrant paint and an expressive face.
The students demonstrated a commitment to completing their artworks and should be commended. Their pigs are now displayed in the school’s library for all the students to admire.
SUMMER SAFETY MESSAGE
With summer’s swimming season almost here, it’s a timely reminder for parents and carers to talk about pool safety with your child.
On 1 November, the Queensland Government launched its pool safety awareness campaign to remind parents and carers to be vigilant this summer.
With more than 300,000 residential pools in Queensland, drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death in children aged five and under.
Some of the causes include swimming competence, levels of supervision and the use of floatation devices.
To help lower the risks of these tragedies occurring, parents should follow the ABCs of pool safety:
· Always supervise your child near a pool.
· Begin swimming lessons as early as possible for your child.
· Close the pool gate and keep your fence maintained.
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