Chapel Hill State School

19 th August 2008

Today’s Students Learning for Tomorrow’s World

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

It’s okay to fail, but it’s not okay to give up

Parent School Surveys

Each year, the Department of Education, Training and the Arts (DETA) conducts a survey of parents and students in order to gauge their satisfaction of important aspects of schooling. Later in the year, the school will receive a report outlining the results of the survey for our school. The results will help the school to evaluate and to reflect on how well the school is going, and to identify areas for future development. The survey results are also an important part of the school's annual report. The responses are completely confidential. I urge those parents, who were randomly selected to complete the survey, to return their survey forms, which were distributed last Thursday and Friday, back to the School by THURSDAY 21 ST AUGUST.

All of the Year 7 students and 60 randomly selected Year 5 students will also complete the survey over the coming days.

PREP ENROLMENTS FOR 2009

We are now taking Prep enrolments for 2009. If you have a child born between the 1st July 2003 and 30th June 2004 they will be eligible for Prep in 2009... All enrolments for Prep are welcome and are being taken now.

QUEENSLAND COMPARABLE ASSESSMENT TASKS (QCAT)

Our Year 4 students will be participating in a Queensland Comparable Assessment Task. QCATs are authentic, performance-based assessments that:

· solve meaningful problems

· emphasize critical thinking and reasoning

· provide evidence on what students know and can do in relation to a selection of Essential Learnings.

All students in the Greater Brisbane region will be participating in this common assessment task in the key learning area of Science. The task will take place over several weeks either side of the September holidays. All work will be facilitated by the class teacher in class time.

Individual Photos

Please return money or photos ASAP in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and class. Cost is $12. Payments may be made by cheque or cash.

From Mrs Day

Prep, Year One, Two and Three children and their families had a wonderful Junior Athletics Carnival last Friday. The children got into the spirit of having sporting fun while learning the important skills of turn taking, giving your personal best and encouraging others of all abilities. There were many helpers on the day – adults and children, all who gave their time and enthusiasm generously. One of the army of helpers was Nicole MacCorquodale who did a great job of organising the very enjoyable Sausage Sizzle. Thank you to Nicole and her helpers and all the others who contributed to the day.

$$$ PAYMENTS DUE $$$

Prep – Arts Council $6, Life Ed $7, Musica Viva $5.50. Overdue.

Yr 1 – Arts Council $6, Life Ed $7, Musica Viva $5.50. Overdue.

Yr 2 – Arts Council $6, Life Ed $7, Musica Viva $5.50 Overdue.

Yr 3 – Pullenvale $16. Due Thurs 28 th August.

Yr 3 – Pullenvale $12, Arts Council $6, Life Ed $7, Musica Viva $5.50. Overdue.

Yr 4 – Laidley $18.50, Arts Council $6, Life Ed $7, Musica Viva $5.50. Overdue.

Yr 5 – St Helena $29, Robotics $14, Dancing $14, Arts Council $6, Life Ed $7, Musica Viva $5.50. Overdue.

Yr 6 – Qld Art Gallery $9.50, Arts Council $6, Life Ed $7, Musica Viva $5.50. Overdue.

Yr 7 – Arts Council $6, Life Ed $7, Musica Viva $5.50. Overdue.

Chess Program – Overdue.

Instrumental Music Program – Semester 2 Fees. Overdue.

PAYMENT OF INVOICES

Invoices need to be paid by the due date either at the office or to the classroom teacher. If you wish to combine more than one invoice this is quite acceptable. Please return the invoice/s with payment and a receipt will be issued and sent home with your child.

Lite ‘n Easy Fundraising Drive

The Lite ‘n Easy Fundraising Drive is drawing to an end.  All money and/or boxes must be returned by Friday (22 nd).  You can return it to the office or to the table by the tuckshop on Friday.  Thanks to everyone for their support, this has been a positive effort from the school community and vital funds have been raised. On Monday 25 August the grand prize for most boxes sold and runner up will be handed out at assembly so it is vital that all money is returned by Friday.

Nine News Junior Cadet

Channel Nine is inviting all students in south-east Queensland in Grades 6, 7, 8 & 9 to enter the Nine News Junior Cadet Competition for their chance to be crowned the Champion Junior Cadet and win great prizes along with $5000 for their school.

Entries for the competition close on Sunday 24 August at midnight .  So if any students are budding reporters and they haven’t already entered make sure they enter before next Sunday.  Entry is online at www.ninenewsjuniorcadet.com.au.

Student Achievements

Students of the Week

Congratulations to the following students who were awarded a Student of the Week award: Jordan Messenger, Paris Whelan, Reece Fisher, Claudia Salouk, Annie Carroll, James Freemantle, Ben Mclean, Carl Janz, Griffen Ferguson, Olivia Nesbitt, Oscar Stone, Tilda Robinson, Campbell Harris, Robert Kopel, Seema Prabakaran, Jacob Betts, Jason Mayers, Imogen Betros.

Irish Dancing

Congratulations to Shannon Ryan, who came second in the State Irish Dancing Championship in her age group. Shannon has now been selected for the National Championships in September.

Gymnastics

Congratulations to Tess Bilkey who competed in the Splitz Invitational event on the weekend. She came 1 st in the Vault event and 6 th overall.

Anaconda Junior Survivor Race

Kaleah Scanlon participated in the Anaconda Junior Survivor Race on Saturday 9 th August. It was a 4.2km race along the beach with obstacles and challenges along the way, including hurdles and abseiling. Kaleah did it in 33 minutes and came in the top third of competitors for her age group.

FREE DRESS DAY- World Vision 40 Hr Famine

On Friday the Year 7 World Vision Service Committee, will be holding a Famine Day for Years 5-7, where we will be going without furniture for 8 hours. We have organised activities all day during school for the fives, sixes, sevens and the lower school isn’t left out either, because there will be a free dress day for the WHOLE school with money raised going to World Vision. This year W.V is raising money for child slave labourers in India . The theme for the free dress day is orange, black and white, which are the World Vision colours, so if everyone could wear these colours and bring a gold coin that would be great. There will be a prize for the best dressed in each grade. If there is anyone who hasn’t signed up for this famine yet (in years 5,6 and 7), we will be running sign on stalls during lunchtimes at the top covered area during lunchtimes this week.

DATES TO REMEMBER

08-22.08.08 LIFE EDUCATION VISIT

22.08.08 FREE DRESS DAY

26.08.08 FETE MEETING 7:30PM

28.08.08 MUSICA VIVA

29.08.08 INTERSCHOOL SPORT YRS 6 & 7

03.09.08 PREP INFO NIGHT 7:30 PM

06.09.08 SCHOOL FETE

09.09.08 P & C MEETING 7.30 PM

FROM THE SCHOOL CHAPLAIN

Hi, my name is Hannah and just a few weeks ago I commenced a chaplaincy role here at Chapel Hill State School . My role in the school is still being established. There are a number of involvement opportunities, so stay tuned as we establish these. Mostly though, I am here to support the school community and to be an extra set of ears and pair of hands. I will be sharing my time with Kenmore State School . You can find me at CHSS on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings. I have previously worked for Brisbane City Council’s Youth Team on a Community Arts Project on Brisbane ’s north side. I have lived in the Chapel Hill area for the past 4.5 years and my face may be familiar from the Kenmore Coffee Club where I worked for over three years. I have enjoyed meeting many of you already. Be sure to say hello if you see me around. I look forward to meeting you!

KENMORE LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE

Boys & Girls from 5 years old to Under 17

All ages and abilities welcome

SIGN ON DAYS - 9am to 2pm

SATURDAY 30th AUGUST and

SATURDAY 6th SEPTEMBER

At the Clubhouse, Kenmore State High School Oval, Dumbarton Drive entrance

First Competition Meeting Saturday 13th September

Kenmore State High School Oval

For further information please contact Nicole on 0408 060 209 or Peter on 0407 670 792

Website: www.kenmorelittleathletics.org.au

RAISING BOYS

Parenting can be a difficult and challenging task - Peter Janetzki is a highly qualified and experienced counsellor and educator and this seminar offers parents/caregivers of boys of all ages insights and practical tips about Raising Boys into great Aussie blokes.

7-9pm Tuesday 26th August

Kenmore South State School Hall

Cost: $10 single $15 family

Presented by the chaplaincy services of Kenmore South and Fig Tree Pocket State Schools

Please RSVP to Wendy by email wnova1@eq.edu.au  or SMS to 0412 408923 by Monday 25 th August.

Community Software Plan

Our school is participating in the CSPplus (Community Software Plan Plus). The expanded version of the CSP explains the benefits of the new Federal Government 50% Education Tax Refund for your family and gives a great opportunity to harness it for our school community. The new leaflet contains a wide range of educational computing resources including notebook computers, printers, accessories and great new software titles. For every dollar that you spend with the CSPplus, our school will receive 15% in CSPplus Discount Dollars that we can use to purchase computers and software for our school. Please return your orders to school by Friday 5 th September. The leaflet has been handed out with this newsletter.

Kenmore State School Swimming

Squad training and swimming lessons are starting for 2008. For bookings and enquiries please see www.kenmoress.eq.edu.au all information is under the P & C heading or alternatively phone Caroline Falconer on 0738782813.

Sail and Play

September 29 - October 3 (5 Days)
7 to 13 Years. 0900 to 1630 each day:
Sailing, Fishing, Raft Building , Powerboats, Island Adventures and More
$350 for the 5 Days (or $85/day).
Interested parents can contact us on 3396 8666 or email direct at sailingschool@rqys.com.au. There is also a large amount of information on the Sail & Play website: www.sailandplay.com.

FROM THE CLASS CAPTAINS

Yr. 2A. Last week we had Junior Sports Day. On Sports Day we did shot-put, high-jump, long-jump and running. In class we did a lot of finishing work. Most people finished their sea report. (Sam Cujes)

Yr 2C. In class we are reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Last Monday we had a mini-Olympics. We threw planes and had to measure how far they went. We did a relay and timed how long it took. Mr Grace has a new baby boy. (James Stimpson)

Yr 3A. Last week we had Sports Day and Patterson won, Breddin came 2 nd and Russell came 3 rd. We went to the Life Education van. We talked about Emergencies. (Hamish MacCorquodale)

Yr 3B. Last week was Junior Sports Day. It was really fun. We had races, high-jump and long-jump and other games. Patterson won. (Carl Janz)

Yr 3C. Last week 3C had a relief teacher called Mrs Cockrel. On Friday we had Sports Day. The winning team was Patterson. (Rory Freemantle)

Yr 5A. Last week, 5A had Mrs Bullen teaching us for Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday was Ekka day and Thursday was a pupil free day. On Friday, the groups which went tom technology with Mrs Ronai started to make up a game and we tested the games that previous groups came up with. I hope that everyone had an awesome week. (James Brotton)

Yr 5B. Last week was a short week due to the Ekka show day and pupil free day. We did at least get to do our morning runs each day. I hope that the juniors enjoyed their Sports Day on Friday. (Dylan Slabbert)

Yr 6A. Last week 6A visited Life Education and learnt about drugs and smoking. We continued working on our Maths Investigation Assignment and used bank accounts. We looked at all different types of verbs, especially saying verbs which we can use instead of ‘said’. On Friday we enjoyed a game of Capture the Flag. (Tahlia Stickley)

Yr 6B. Last week on Monday we had an assembly and I got a nice badge. On Tuesday we had Sport and started new art projects. On Wednesday and Thursday we didn’t have any school. On Friday we had a visiting teacher and she taught us a new game. (Cassie Bowie)

Yr 6C. Last Monday 6C continued with their Beijing investigation. We looked at using 24hr times when organising travel. In Science we began our experiments on digestion. We looked at different taste sections on the tongue. (Holly Styman)

Yr 7A. Last week was only a 3 day week and was great. We did a lot of research on our 8 week project. In the library we had a quiz with boys vs. girls and it was fun. On Friday all the Sport Captains were down at the oval with Junior Sports Day so we didn’t do much in the afternoon. We had Drama with Mrs Smith and played a game at the oval. (Josh Carse)