27 August 2019

Newsletter Articles

Well done Elle!

Recently, Elle competed in the 10-12 Track & Field Championship at QSAC in Brisbane. Elle competed in the Multi-Event (100m, Long Jump, Shot Put and 800m) over the two days and she did well, finishing about mid field with some very tough competition.

Well done Elle, you competed with the best in the state and you were able to hold your own. We are very proud of you!

Vinnies Sleepout Maroochydore Beach

Recently, Mr Maish and I joined other local business leaders and slept out on the beach to raise funds and support those who find themselves homeless. We were very lucky with a mild night and no rain. We did a ‘live cross’ to Maroochy News which was great fun. While we were, there we learned about the great things Vinnies do to help people and got just a glimpse of how hard it must be to be homeless. Altogether we raised $1,120.34, and thank the school community for your donations.

If you would like to add a few extra dollars please click on the link, and your donation will be added to our tally.

Book Week Dress Up Day – Reading is my super power!

We were very impressed by the variety of costumes worn for Book Week Dress Up Day. There were many book characters, superheroes, princesses, cartoon characters, and some fantastic home made creations. Thanks to Helping Hands, who do outside school hours care here, for their generous donation of prizes for the day. Thanks to Aaron from Helping Hands and Mrs Nugent for taking on the difficult task of judging.

Father’s Day BBQ Breakfast

It’s on again – our Chappy Sam Father’s Day BBQ breakfast from 7:45 – 8:20 in the school forecourt area.  Its on Thursday August 29 and is for all students to bring along their dad and enjoy a bacon and egg sandwich together.

To assist with catering please come in to the Office and sign on for the BBQ.

Father’s Day gift stall

Thursday 29 August. For all students. We will go in class groups. Gifts available from 50c to $5.

Year 1 and Year 2 Zoo Excursion

Year 1 and 2 students and teachers are looking forward to their visit to Wildlife HQ Zoo this week. Thank you for getting permission forms and payments back in time.  Check out the Facebook page for photos.

Term 4 – Looking Ahead - Swimming

In late Term 4, Prep to Year 5 students will undertake swimming sessions at Cotton Tree Pool and our Year 6 students will head to Mooloolaba Beach for Surf Awareness sessions.

The details are being confirmed and booked now and a note shall be sent home shortly with all details and costings.

School Opinion Survey

Thank you to everyone who completed a survey. We look forward to analysing the data to improve our school and celebrate what is already going well.

Contact Details – Do we have your most up to date contact details?

There are times when we may need to contact parents and carers. Do we have your most up to date contact details? If not, please contact the school on 5475 1555 so we can update our records. These details include parent/carers’ name, address, phone numbers, email address and emergency contact details. Please remember to contact the school if any of these details change.

Staffing News

Mr Maish is on leave across week 6, 7 and 8 of this term. Mr Leis will join me in the office during this time.

Miss Clelland is back! She was thrilled by all the happy faces that greeted her on her first day back.

Bullying No Way

Maroochydore State School is participating in the annual Bullying, No Way programme this year.

We continually remind our students to speak nicely and respectfully at all times as we know that name calling and teasing is not positive or helpful in promoting a happy learning environment.

From time to time some children have disagreements with other children in the playground. Teachers are very present in the playground and can act immediately to assist students and guide them to a positive and supported outcome. Class teachers can then also assist by doing check-ins with both the student and their parents in an ongoing approach.

Teachers, Mr Maish and I spend a lot of time listening to all sides of an incident, being reflective with students and then supporting all students in aiming to be safe, confident and reflective.

Pikki Street Building Construction

Shortly, work will commence on the vacant block of land next door to the school in Pikki Street. Around safety for students, parents and staff, the gate access and access road for the teacher’s carpark will be closed off during the construction period.

Students and parents will be asked to access the school via the access pathway into the Prep and ECDP and to follow the path up to the primary school building areas. The reverse procedure will occur in the afternoon with students and parents exiting the school at the Prep and ECDP access gate.

The mango tree playgrounds will be closed, as will the one on the oval, with safety for all in mind around the construction period.

Uniform Shop

Maroochy Little Athletics

Maroochy Little Athletics 2019/2020 Season

'Come and Try Little Athletics' for only $5 per new athlete

Tiny Tots (3 and 4 years of age) and U6 to U17

Saturday 17 August, 9.00am - 11.00am
Friday, 23 and 30 August, 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Season starts Friday 6 September

For information go to the link below

e-mail: maroochylas@gmail.com.au

Term 3 Dates

Year 6 Important Dates for Transition to High School

Student Absence

Parents, can you please contact the school (54751555) immediately if your child is absent?

This will reduce the number of text messages we then send out and have to chase up when parents do not reply. Thank you for your assistance with this routine.