Dear Parents
This newsletter features some great photos from our World Teachers’ Day parade that was held last Friday! Mrs Woods has made a fabulous display in our office foyer and I am sure you would agree Mrs Potter did a great job of capturing the essence of the celebration!
This Saturday afternoon the Mount Isa Instrumental Showcase Concert will be happening at the Mount Isa Civic Centre. The concert will be a fabulous night of entertainment with the Primary School Band, Drum group, Junior Strings, MISO, MICB, Spinifex State College Band and the Orchestra performing. Good luck to those students who are performing. The concert commences at 5:00 p.m. and entry is free, I hope to see many Sunset families supporting our students.
As part of our whole school preparations for 2010 Miss Bauer and I will be working with our year 6 students later on in the week talking to them about leadership positions for next year. All year 6 students will participate in leadership activities and workshops as well as receive information about nominating for a School Captain and/or House Captain position for next year. Interested students will bring an application package home on Friday and will need to complete the forms and return them to their class teacher by Thursday the 19th of November.
Our year 6/7 students depart for their Brisbane camp on Sunday morning. The bus leaves Sunset at 6:30- a.m. – SHARP – students and parents are encouraged to arrive at Sunset just after 6:00 a.m. Mr Constable, Miss Farley, Mrs Craigie and I will be attending the camp with the students. We have an amazing itinerary planned and will feature some highlights from the camp in the coming weeks. Please note that Mrs Whittington will be the Acting Principal in my absence.
Yours in Education
Aderyn Chatterton
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. Get your orders in before December 1!
DPI&F DETECTOR DOG TEAM
Classes at Sunset were treated to a presentation from the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries’ Detector Dog Team. Handler, Mr Greg Horricks, and his team of 2 sniffer dogs, Floyd and Breeze, both chocolate Labradors, demonstrated their skills of sniffing out chemicals. Greg explained the importance of these dogs having the right temperament and willingness to play because the reward the dogs seek is a game of fetch and retrieve. Children also learnt that having a pet at home is a huge responsibility. Given the right care and affection their pets will become a loyal and trusted friend. Greg’s connection with his dogs was very evident. They trusted him completely.
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
GARAGE SALE
Where: Sunset State School
When: November 21, 2009
Time: Commencing at 8.30 am
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!
23 staff attended the staff preview afternoon on Wednesday 28 October spending in excess of $700 at the Book Fair. Winner of the lucky spot was Miss Linda Bauer and the lucky draw winner was Miss Meagan Winton. The Family Day was enjoyed by all who attended and the lucky spot winner in the morning was Ms Bronwyn Richters and the afternoon winner was Mr Marshall Siune. The lucky draw winner was Mrs Donna Jeffery. 35% of sales are received as commission for the school to spend on books for the library. Book Fair finishes this afternoon and we would like to thank everyone for their continued support.
TUCKSHOP 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.
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.
The Mount Isa Library invistes you to an after school fun and interactive reading hour. When – Wednesday 10 November between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm.
Due to popular request we are having a fun reading hour for all 5-8 year olds at the children’s section in the library. We plan to have it at least every month, hopefully every week, but it’s up to you all!! Bring a cushion if you want to get extra cosy and join Eitan, Lauren, Fiona, Annette and Kristy who are all very excited to share some great stories with you.
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.
