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Sunset State School Newsletter
6 May 2009
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Dear Parents
hank-you to those parents who returned their school photo money to the office – it has made the organisation and planning of the two days much easier. Rain has been forecast for Thursday and Friday so we have made the decision to take the photos in the Library Courtyard this year – luckily we have a beautiful garden in the courtyard with lots of greenery which will make for a beautiful backdrop.
ext Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday our Year 3,5,7 students will participate in the National Literacy and Numeracy tests. Our teachers have done a great deal of preparation for the tests and subsequently the testing experience should be a familiar and less daunting experience for our students. While the students are often reluctant participants in the tests, they provide us with useful information about how all state and non-state school students are performing in Literacy and Numeracy at their year level in comparison to their peers across Australia.
The Literacy assessment will focus on areas of reading, writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar while the Numeracy testing will cover measurement, chance and data, space, working mathematically, algebra function and pattern.
Results from the tests will be used for reports to parents, school reporting to their communities, and reporting by States and Territories to form a national overview.
The tests will also help teachers identify key areas for learning during the rest of the school year.
While it’s important that students perform at their best, it’s also important that students are not unduly stressed. Here are some general tips for beating test nerves:
· Get at least eight hours sleep
· Take time out from test preparation to do something relaxing and enjoyable
· Exercise and eat healthy meals regularly
· Develop a time management plan for studying
· Ask an older sibling or friend who has been through tests to give some tips on how to study
· If feeling anxious, take a few moments to breathe deeply.
ongratulations to students who were selected in the North West Rugby League football team during the Regional Carnival on the weekend. They will be travelling to Cairns to represent our region and compete in the state carnival. We wish them the best of luck!
Yours in education
Aderyn Chatterton
TUCKSHOP NEWS
Parents are reminded that a new tuckshop price list was issued at the end of last term. Most items on the menu have increased in price. These prices now apply so please take the time to call into the tuckshop or office and collect a new list. The tuckshop list can also be accessed on the web at www.sunsetss.eq.edu.au.
LIBRARY NEWS
The 3rd issue of Book Club is now out and is due back to the library by Monday 11 May. Enjoy!
TERM 2 2009 KEY DATES
May
Thursday 7th & Friday 8th May – School Photos
Tuesday 12th to Thursday 14th May – Yr 3/5/7 Testing
Book Fair – 25th May to 29 May
P & C NEWS
Raffle tickets for the P&C Mothers Day Raffle have been handed out to students. Tickets are $2 each. We have some great prizes being donated by the local businesses. Please come down to the tuckshop if you would like to see them. When you have sold your tickets please return them with the money to the Tuckshop. Prizes will be drawn on Friday the 8th May. If you would like more tickets please feel free to see the lovely ladies at the tuckshop.
WINTER UNIFORM ORDER
Tuckshop will be ordering Winter Uniforms shortly. Please call in and place an order by Friday 8 May if you are interested. Prices are as follows:
Taslon Trackpants Sizes 4 to 16 youth $25
Sizes Adult 14 to 20 $30
Taslon Zip Jacket Sizes 4 to 16 youth $28
Sizes Adult S to XL $33
Fleecy Trackpants Sizes 4 to 16 youth $17
Fleecy Jumper Sizes 4 to 16 youth $16
BECOME A FOSTER CARER AND HELP
TURN A CHILD’S LIFE AROUND
PATHWAYS FOSTER CARERS provide safe, stable, loving and supportive home environments for children who can no longer safely live at home. If you have the compassion, responsibility and time to become a Pathways foster carer then we would love to hear from you. Please call Pathways Mount Isa on 4740 1333 or visit our website: care.cofcqld.com.au. Pathways, an agency of Churches of Christ Care, is a major provider of foster care across Queensland.
Barkly Highway State School is turning 50!
Come along and help us celebrate on Friday 15th May.
Our Annual School Fete is on at 5.30 until 9pm.
Saturday 16th May is our Gala Dinner.Tickets $ 70.
Tickets on sale now, Sunday 17th May is our open family day at school from 10am until 2pm. All enquiries 07 4743 2513
Hair, Fashion & Beauty Gala
Come and see the biggest display of Ladies and Men’s Fashion. Showcasing the exquisite designs of Richard De Chazal. Starting at 7.30 pm at the Mount Isa Irish Club Function Room on Saturday 16 May. Cost per person is $25 (Tables of 10). Nibblies provided to all tables. Tickets available from the Irish Club Reception. All proceeds go to the Royal Flying Doctor Service through the Isa Rodeo Queen Quest Entrant Candice Harding.
INTRODUCTION TO TENNIS
The Copper City Tennis Club Inc is running a five week introduction to tennis programme. The programme commences 18 May 2009 and includes one lesson per week for five weeks.
Final lesson – Saturday 20 June 2009 – all participants from the five week programme will take part in fun and games as well as a free sausage sizzle.
WHEN: from 18 MAY 2009 FOR 5 WEEKS (5 LESSONS OVER FIVE WEEKS)
FINAL LESSON: SATURDAY 20 June 2009
TOTAL COST: $30.00 incl gst
WHERE: COPPER CITY TENNIS CLUB CORNER EAST AND REBECCA STREETS
MOUNT ISA QLD 4825
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL: RUSSELL TENNIS ACADEMY -0419941950/47434698 TREVOR RUSSELL Theresa Braithwaite – 0429437255
Cheques: Payable to Copper City Tennis Club Inc
BRING HOME A BROTHER OR A SISTER
In July 2009, students, aged 15 – 18 years, from over 15 countries will be arriving in Australia to study at local schools for 5 or 10 months. Opportunities exist to act as a host family in a volunteer/unpaid capacity. Hosting can be on a temporary, short or long term basis.
Host families help provide our students with the chance to study and experience life in Australia. This is a great way to learn about another country and culture, establish a lifelong link to a family in another country and contribute to international goodwill. If your family can offer a friendly, supportive and caring home environment, contact us today.
To learn more about this opportunity call Student Exchange Australia on 1300 135 331
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