Dear Parents
World Teachers’ Day a time to say thanks!
This Friday 30 October is World Teachers’ Day. Celebrated in more than 100 countries, World Teachers’ Day acknowledges the efforts of teachers in an increasingly complex society.
Every day teachers are building skills that translate into future careers. They are shaping our future workforce and creating the next generation of leaders and innovators.
Sunset teachers are renowned as some of the most dedicated and innovative in our district. Daily interactions with our teachers remind me how fortunate we are to have teachers who are so professional and passionate about providing a quality learning experience for each and every student.
We will be recognising the great work of our teachers through a special parade starting at 8:40 a.m. on Friday morning. Parents and community members are invited to join in the celebrations. We hope to see you there!
Our multi-talented admin officer, Mrs Woods, came across this poem and shared it with me – we thought it was an extremely touching poem that highlights the power of teachers and parents working in partnership.
Food for Thought
I dreamed I stood in a studio
And watched two sculptors there,
The clay they used was a young child's mind
And they fashioned it with care.
One was a teacher; the tools being used
Were books and music and art,
One a parent with a guiding hand
And a gentle, loving heart.
Day after day the teacher toiled
With touch that was deft and sure,
While the parent laboured just as hard
And polished and smoothed it o'er.
When at last their task was done
They were proud of what they had wrought,
For the things they had moulded into the child
Could neither be sold nor bought.
And both agreed they would have failed
If they had worked alone;
For behind the parent stood the school
And behind the teacher, the home.
David Bowen
With only six weeks left of the school year our P&C are starting to get organised for their annual Christmas Hamper Raffle. We are holding a free dress day this Friday and are asking the students to wear “red” to get into the spirit! Rather than make a gold coin donation we ask parents to purchase an item that can be placed in our Christmas Hampers some ideas include:
- Non-perishable food items
- Biscuits, lollies, jam
- Christmas Decorations, Bon Bons
- Toys
- Christmas wrapping
Our lovely tuckshop ladies, Lisa and Kathy always do an amazing job of organising the raffle and making the hampers. If you are able to assist with making booklets or putting the hampers together please pop in and see them at the tuckshop.
Reminder - the year seven students head over to Spinifex State College, Junior Campus for their transition days next Tuesday and Wednesday. Please contact your child’s teacher if you require further details.
I am growing increasingly concerned by the large number of students who are arriving at school before 8:00 a.m. When I arrived at 7:15 this morning there was already a child at school. We discourage this for two key reasons firstly there is not adequate supervision for the children at this time and secondly the staff that choose to come into school that early are doing so to ensure that they are organised and prepared to delivery a quality educational program for your children. Please reiterate this with your child and ensure that they are arriving at school after 8:00 a.m. the implementation of this rule will help us to ensure your child's safety.
Congratulations to Mr Pete who was successful in gaining the permanent groundsman position. Mr Pete has done an amazing job since arriving at our school and we look forward to enjoying more and more of his great work in our school grounds
YEAR 7 GRADUATION
· Date: Tuesday 24th November 2009
· Time: 6pm for a 6.30pm start
· Venue: Overlander Function Room
· Price: Adults $25 and children $15
· Tickets on sale starting Monday 19th October
· Must be purchased by Wednesday 11th November
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.
TUCHSHOP NEWS
We now have a new cold drink for sale in the tuckshop called a “Slushie”. Slushies come in two flavours: Blue Lemonade or Orange. They are 99% fruit juice and are on sale at $2 each.
P & C FUNDRAISING
Please support the P & C in their fundraising this year by purchasing from the Christmas 2009 Fundraising Catalogue from Identity Direct. The P & C will receive 20% of sales in cash for the school. Please make sure you mention the School Code 4368418 when ordering.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR TERM 4
§ Swim Block starts Thursday 15th October – 5 weeks
§ Year 7 Transition – Tuesday 3rd November & Wed 4 November
§ Basketball Interschool Competition – Wed 4 November
§ Remembrance Day Service 10 am 11 November
§ Year 6/7 Camp Sunday 8th November – Monday 15th November
§ Swimming Carnival Thursday 19 November
§ Futsal Interschool Competition – Friday 20 November
§ Year 7 Graduation Tuesday 24 November
§ Reports home Monday 30th November
§ Christmas Concert – Wednesday 2nd December
§ Last day of school – Friday 5th December
GO ON A SAFARI FOR FUN BOOKS!
What: Trek to Our Book Fair
When: Thursday 29 Oct to Wednesday 4 Nov
Where: Sunset State School Library
Times: 8.00am to 4.00pm
Viewing times for classes will be on the Thursday and Friday. Sales commence on the Monday morning and conclude on the Wednesday at 4.00pm.
Monday will be our Family Day with a lucky spot at 8.25 am and at 3.00 pm as well as a lucky draw for those who purchase a book. Prizes will be a $20 Book Fair Voucher.
This afternoon the staff have been invited to a Book Fair Preview. They too will be eligible for Book Fair Voucher prizes!
Is Bullying a Problem for your child
Centacare’s BRIDGE program is trialling two separate support groups for children who are:
Being Bullied
Engaging in aggressive behaviour
If you think your child would benefit from attending one of these support groups, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin or Lauren on 4743 4449.
Spring Cup Fashion Parade
Come and see the latest fashions and the graduates from Margo Mott’s Modelling, Grooming and Deportment Course! Sunday 1 November 2 pm. Tickets available at Irish Club reception. $25 per person. For more information phone Merilyn or Candice on 0411 0861 543
