EAGLE JUNCTION STATE SCHOOL 49 Roseby Avenue Clayfield QLD 4011 Phone: (07) 3637 1111 Fax: (07) 3637 1100 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eagljuncss.eq.edu.au Student Absence Line: (07) 3637 1166 FLYING EAGLE From the Deputy Principals Research supports the importance of oral language as both the foundation for the development of literacy skills and a strong indicator of reading, writing and overall academic achievement. The Department of Education, Training and Employment in conjunction with Queensland Health and Redland City Council has developed an oral language app called SPEAK (Speaking Promotes Education and Knowledge). The SPEAK app is a proactive approach to developing speaking and listening skills in the early years of a child’s life. SPEAK provides lots of fun, free activities, SPEAK App ideas and information or parents, carers and educators to support and nurture oral language development in children from 0 – 6 years of age. There are multiple activities within each age group to help boost children's speaking and listening ability. The information and activities were developed by the Department with the help of speech pathologists, educators and health professionals. We encourage our families to download the SPEAK app to help �make chatter matter’. The SPEAK app is free to download from the iTunes store and Google Play. ICAS Testing Results Mathematics, English, Writing and Spelling 72 Eagle Junction State School students participated in the International Mathematics Assessment. Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding results Year Level 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 Student Name Sargun Virk Lewis Williams Declan Cleary Manuja Dissanayak Ruben Ripper Nicholas Fraser Benjamin Gunter Zayan Aziz Anhadh Virk Ashleigh Pomeroy Charlotte Sturgess Daniel Cambridge Catherine Seo Award Distinction Distinction Distinction High Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Certificates for all students that participated in the Mathematics Assessment will be sent home this week. No. 32 22 October 2014 Student Absence Phone 3637 1166 Diary Dates Thurs Oct 23 6.00pm Junior Music Soiree Fri Oct 24 7.45am Senior Choir 8.30am Gala Day 3 Mon Oct 27 7.30am Band Practice 7.00pm Prep Info Evening Tues Oct 28 7.00am Chess 7.45am Vocal Ensemble Wed Oct 29 7.30am Strings Ensemble 7.45am Junior Choir 1.30pm Junior Assembly Thurs Oct 30 6.00pm Senior Music Soiree Fri Oct 31 7.45am Senior Choir 8.30am Senior Assembly Mon Nov 3 7.30am Band Practice 7.00pm P&C Meeting Tues Nov 4 7.00am Chess 7.45am Vocal Ensemble Wed Nov 5 7.30am Strings Ensemble 7.40am Junior Choir 1.30pm Junior Assembly Fri Nov 7 7.45am Senior Choir 8.30am Senior Assembly Mon Nov 10 7.30am Band Practice 6.00pm Music Support Group Meeting Tues Nov 11 7.00am Chess 7.45am Vocal Ensemble 9.30am Prep 2015 Orientation Day Wed Nov 12 7.30am Strings Ensemble 7.40am Junior Choir 1.30pm Junior Assembly Thurs Nov 13 9.30am Prep 2015 Orientation Day Fri Nov 14 G20 Summit Public Holiday From the Deputy Principals cont. Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding results in the 2014 English Assessment – Year Level 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 6 Student Name Ragesh Ramanalingam Isabella Sanfilippo Sargun Virk Lewis Williams Myiesha Maisuria Declan Cleary Mackenzie Graham Jiwon Seo Anna Butler Ben Gunter Sofia Jaramillo Ella Craddock Nicholas Jones Tom Dickson Award Distinction High Distinction Distinction High Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Certificates for all 56 students that participated in the English Assessment will be sent home this week. 39 Eagle Junction State School students participated in the Writing Assessment. Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding results Year Level 3 3 3 4 4 5 Student Name Xavier Craddock Myiesha Maisuria Katherine Fan Sofia Jaramillo Millie Nucifora Ella Craddock Award High Distinction High Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Certificates for all students that participated in the Writing Assessment will be sent home this week. 50 Eagle Junction State School students participated in the Spelling Assessment. Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding results Year Level 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 Student Name Xavier Craddock Myiesha Maisuria Katherine Fan Yathav Ragupathy Emily Bucknill Ella Craddock Nicholas Jones Gurushey Deo Lucas Hassall Katie Kok Award Distinction Distinction High Distinction High Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Certificates for all students that participated will be sent home this week. Hearty congratulations to all students that participated in the ICAS testing in 2014. We look forward to the 2015 program and testing our academic skills against both local and international students. EJ Thanks our Fabulous P&C An enormous thank you to the P&C for their generosity in purchasing 2 brand new BBQs this week and the accompanying products to keep them in tip top sizzling action. The timing of this purchase could not have been better as we prepare for both the Junior and Senior Soirees and the host of events that take place in term 4 that require lean, clean cooking machines. We are all very grateful. Susie Randel-Kneipp and Fleur Provost From the P&C The year has almost flown by and Term 4 is shaping up to be a very busy one for the school – so too for the P&C. Just prior to the holidays several members had the opportunity to attend the P&C Qld State Conference. Whilst spending 2 days locked in a conference room talking about schools, fundraising and compliance issues may not sound like fun, it was actually a rewarding experience and we are bursting with new ideas as well as a long list of “To Do’s” with regards to systems and operations within our organisation. As a result of the information and inspirations we gathered during our time there we are endeavouring to make our P&C as efficient and productive as possible. Most of these changes will occur behind the scenes so you may not see any changes but trust me – there’s plenty going on in the background! Another thing you might think where nothing is happening are the building projects we announced early in the year and thought would not only be underway but most likely finished and operational by now. I’m sure all of you would understand there are processes and procedures for the Department we need to follow with regards to any such major works. Although we now have the go-ahead for the three main projects (new playgrounds, new tuckshop, new entry to the pool), we have only just found out that unfortunately we are required to go through a formal open tender process. Previously we were given professional advice that this was not required and we could get 3 private quotes to proceed. Because of this misinformation a lot of time has been wasted and we are experiencing a further delay while this process is completed. All I can say is that the P&C Executive has been working very closely with the School Management Team and we are all committed to having these projects started and completed as soon as possible. To dispel some of the school-yard rumours..… NO we are not waiting till the holidays to start if we can get things moving quickly….. NO we have not cancelled any of them….. YES your hard work from all the fundraising WILL come to fruition. The good news is we are not letting the hold up on these three major projects stop us from continuing with our rolling plan for the school, upgrading play spaces, classrooms, buildings and grounds. We would love to have new members join us in this journey – getting the information direct from a P&C meeting is a very satisfying way to keep up to date with all that is going on. As various positions will become vacant at the end of this year, we would like to send out a request for parents to think about how they might be able to make a difference to their child’s educational experience. You will be surprised what talents you have that we need and you will never regret putting your hand up – particularly when your little Johnny or Mary puffs their chest our and proudly tells all that you are the keeper of the money, or sell the most ice blocks at tucky or helped build a garden or something. It is a priceless return for your efforts. Lastly I’d like to thank everyone involved (big or small!) in fundraising for our school, including every sub-committee as well as our dedicated grants team. We recently received a $35,000 grant towards the new pool entry, as well as a grant for a new freezer in the Eagles Nest and the P&C have just purchased two massive BBQs in time for the Junior Soiree tomorrow night. Like I said, there is movement behind the scenes! Meg Graham President Sports Report Annual Invitational Relay Carnival The Queensland Primary School Swimming Committee’s Annual Invitational Relay Carnival will be held at the Chandler Aquatic Centre on Friday 21 November, commencing at 6.30pm. Schools from Metropolitan North, Metropolitan East, Metropolitan West, Darling Downs, Sunshine Coast, South Coast and Wide Bay are eligible to nominate teams. Interested students who are born 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 are asked to submit their 50m swimming times to Mr Summers by st Friday 31 October. A small fee will apply to competing students. Annual School Swimming Carnivals During Week 9 (December 1-5) EJ will hold its annual swimming carnivals for 2014. Below are some important points about EJ swimming carnivals.          Prep-Yr2 carnival has an emphasis on participation and enjoyment and there are races catering for all children. Yr3-7 carnival also doubles as a selection trial for the 2015 interschool competition. Yr3-7 students will be required to trial for all events during PE lessons and lunch times as shown in the table below. Yr3-7 students will be required to wear a swimming cap and swim shirt during all swimming trials. 8 year old (2006) students will compete in 25m events. 9 years and older students will be eligible to trial for 50m events. The top 16 competitors in each age group and stroke will compete in 50m while all remaining students will compete in 25m events. Each stroke has a separate 100m event. This event is open to all ages and only the 8 fastest competitors will compete in this event. Swimming trials will commence in Week 5 with backstroke and breaststroke trials taking place. During Week 6 freestyle and butterfly trials will commence. Please note that the only accepted times will be those taken during school trials. Swimming Timetable: Week Monday 5 (Nov 3 – 7) Yr4 Trials (PE) Tuesday Yr3 Trials (PE) Wednesday Yr 5 Trials (PE) 6 (Nov 10 – 14) Yr4 Trials (PE) Yr3 Trials (PE) Yr 5 Trials (PE) 7 (Nov 17 – 21) Year 6 Camp Year 6 Camp Year 6 Camp 8 (Nov 24 – 28) Year 4 Camp Year 4 Camp Year 4 Camp 9 (Dec 1 -5) P-Yr2 Swimming Carnival Thursday Yr3H Trials (PE) Lunch 2 100m Free Yr3H Trials (PE) Lunch 2 100m Back Lunch 2 100m Breast Lunch 2 100m Fly Yrs 3-7 Swimming Carnival Friday Yr5HM Trials (PE) G20 Yr6, 7 Trials (PE) Yr5HM, 6, 7 Trials (PE) Yrs 3-7 Swimming Carnival Aquathlon/Triathlon Students who are competitive runners and swimmers should consider trialing for the 2015 Metropolitan North Regional Triathlon and Aquathlon Team to represent the region at the 2015 Secondary Schools’ State Championships to be conducted in Hervey Bay from Thursday 19 February 2015 to Saturday 21 February 2015. Who: This event is open to students who are born 2004 and older Date: Sunday 9 November 2014 Venue: Lake Kawana, Sunshine Coast Cost: Entry Fees are applicable for this race Race information can be found on-line at http://www.triathlonqld.com.au/Events/AllSchools.aspx or ring TQ on 3369 9600. Closing date for entries: Sunday 2 November. Interested students should see Mr Summers for more information. Jump Rope for Heart Every two years Eagle Junction State School participates in Jump Rope for Heart. Students will be receiving information on how they can help support the Heart Foundation in raising funds to help this worthy cause. Lunch time skipping sessions will be held th so students can practice their skipping tricks in the lead up to our “Jump off day” Tuesday 18 November. Stay tuned for more information. Mark Summers Physical Education Teacher Year 2HE News We began fourth term by welcoming Rehan Vahora to Eagle Junction State School and to our class of 2HE. We are very pleased to have Rehan in our class. In English this term we are studying the genre of narratives. We are enjoying listening to lots of different narratives and exploring their structure, characterisation and plot development. We are specifically looking at the sequence of events in narratives. We have studied lots of different narratives which contain these �events’ and we are learning to write new events which could fit into the stories. We are enjoying using rich vocabulary and �storybook’ language. In Mathematics, we have begun maths rotations, which we enjoy doing three times each week. In maths rotations, each of our five maths groups moves between five different activities. The activities include explorations in spatial relations, shape, money, time and number. We enjoy using our ipads in maths rotations which have good apps for practising our number facts. In Science this term, we are studying Environmental Science. We are enjoying learning about the need to protect the environment, by looking after the atmosphere, the water and the soil. We are alarmed at the number of species which are either endangered or extinct. We are learning that as individuals we can all look after the environment by remembering the principles of �Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.’ In Technology we are studying gadgets. We are learning about inventions and how these inventions help us to do everyday chores more easily, more safely and more quickly. We will all be doing an Oral Language Presentation about the invention of a gadget of our choice. In Geography we are learning about �Place’ and the way in which we are all connected by the places in which we live. We are all continuing to enjoy learning and working hard in 2HE. We all feel that this year is going very quickly and we have decided that this is because we are all having so much fun! Eagle Junction Swimming Club News After another great turn out at the second Swim Club meet for the season, we are pleased to announce our Club Captains for season 2014/2015 – Lulu Mitchell and Nick Jones pictured with Perry McGarry, Vice President of Swim Club. Congratulations to you both. KLM Shield st This carnival will be held on Saturday 1 November at 2.30pm at Wavell Heights State School. Selection is based on times from the last two weeks. If you know your child will not be available on this date, please notify the Secretary as th the team must be submitted by Friday 24 October. Don’t forget to check out the webpage where you will find weekly times along with weather updates when applicable. Music News Music Soirees for 2014 Junior Concert – Thursday 23 October 6.00pm Senior Concert – Thursday 30 October 6.00pm Junior Concert: featuring the Prep Eaglets Choir, Year 1 Choir, Junior Choir and Beginner Strings Senior Concert: featuring the Senior Choir, Intermediate & Senior Strings, Junior & Senior Concert Bands, Percussion Ensemble EJ School Hall Gold Coin Entry – Sausage Sizzle / Raffle Prizes to be won Donations for the raffle prizes can be left at the school office. Our Year 2 and Year 3 students had great fun at the Disco! Thank you to all our helpers! Year Three Poetry Workshop with Helen Ross This term Year Three is learning about poetry. On Wednesday 15 October Brisbane poet Helen Ross went to each year three classroom and taught us some essential poetry rules. These include every poem doesn’t have to rhyme, alliteration, onomatopoeia and that paragraphs in poems are called stanzas. Miss Helen helped us write a clerihew which was fun. We all enjoyed the �thought shower’ and were inspired to write our own poetry. Miss Helen kindly donated one of her poetry books to the library. Nisey Mangilit and Lewie Chapman A clerihew is a funny poem about specific people such as your parents, teacher, best friend, pet or anyone else you can think of. It is a four line poem with an AABB rhyming pattern. The first line names a person and the second line ends with something that rhymes with the name of the person. Keka Liked to practice number facts over a loud speaker They shut off the awful loud sound So she went home dragging her feet on the ground. The Beach By 3H Feet sink in the hot soft sand Surfers surf on the crashing waves People look across the beautiful land Or tiptoe into the dark gloomy caves. The Beach By 3G We see fascinating flying fish Soft coated wet sand Staying here would be my wish I wish I owned this land. The Beach By 3MH Shiny shells sparkle brightly Around dark sand caves Mothers hold their children tightly As they play in the wild waves. The Beach By 3CP I see The sun shining brightly on the sand, Sunbeams sparkling on the ocean, Sand dancing across the land, While people rub on suntan lotion. The Beach By 3M Coconuts tickle the pal tees Children jump like kangaroos on the hot sand Leaves wave happily in the breeze As we listen to the amazing beach band. EAGLE JUNCTION STATE SCHOOL - BOOK ORDER FORM BOOKS BY HELEN ROSS (aka Miss Helen) ABN: 9627 5096155 Web: http://www.helenross.com.au Dear Parent Recently, Brisbane-based children’s poet and children’s author, Helen Ross (also known as Miss Helen) visited Grade 3s to conduct a wonderful poetry workshop. She read some of her poems to our class which we all enjoyed. Many teachers and students showed an interest in having their own copy. If you are interested in purchasing a copy for your child, Helen’s books are available online via her website at http://www.helenross.com.au ONLINE PAYMENTS: Credit card and direct debit orders are available through Miss Helen’s website www.helenross.com.au OR www.redhen.com.au (type in HELEN ROSS in the search box). Miss Helen has advised that orders via www.redhen.com.au will be despatched within 48 hours of processing of order. Postage and Handling costs are included in online orders. SCHOOL DELIVERIES: However, Miss Helen has kindly indicated that, if there were substantial orders, she would be very happy to return to our school to personally deliver the books to students/parents and sign copies. Miss Helen has advised that cash payment (on the day) would be required. So that we can ascertain the numbers of students/parents interested in purchasing a signed copy directly from Miss Helen, please complete the following form to return to your child’s class teacher. Please do not include payment at this stage. Thanking you …………………………………………………………………………………………………….... EAGLE JUNCTION STATE SCHOOL - BOOK ORDER FORM BOOKS BY HELEN ROSS (aka Miss Helen) BOOK TITLE RRP A Christmas Tail co-authored by Helen Ross & Donna Smith ISBN: 9780987306715 Hardback - Available in Australia via www.redhen.com.au - link at www.helenross.com.au eBook, Paperback and Hardback versions are available on Amazon and other online stores. eBook is also available on iTunes. Amazon links – Click on link via www.helenross.com.au Bubble Gum Trouble and Other Giggle Poems Pub. by Little Steps Publishing. Suitable for children of all ages. ISBN: 978-1-9210429-9-7 Paperback Available in bookstores or online at www.redhen.com.au Follow link via www.helenross.com.au 10 Yellow Bananas Pub. by Little Steps Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-9210428-9-8 Paperback Suitable for prep- Grs 1 & 2 Available in bookstores or online at www.redhen.com.au Follow link via www.helenross.com.au Santa is in Our Chimney Limited Stock Published 2006 ISBN: 0-9775135-0-5 Paperback Available online at www.redhen.com.au Follow link via www.helenross.com.au SET OF FOUR (includes FREE copy of original version of 10 Yellow Bananas) A COPY of each of the above books can be available online at www.redhen.com.au Follow link via www.helenross.com.au (discounted price) OR Go to: www.redhen.com.au (In Search box, type in HELEN ROSS) $24.95 Less Discount $ 24.95 $16.95 $ 15.00 $16.95 $15.00 $ 11.95 $ 6.99 $ 85.75 $ 61.95 Qty TOTAL Helen Ross Books: ABN: 9627 5096155 Order Form for School delivery PLEASE PRINT Contact Name & Role: Student’s Name: Grade: Teacher’s name: The above order form includes discounts that are not available through bookstores or online. TOTAL Parent Network EJ EAT STREET - TICKETS ON SALE NOW, Book online: http://www.trybooking.com/105933. If you can, please come along and support the Parent Network and all the volunteers coming together to put on EJ EAT STREET. EJ families who have languages other than English are planning some amazing French, Italian, Spanish/South American, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Indian, American and Australian food. We have an amazing EJ dad on guitar and vocals and some fantastic prizes to be won. The hall will be transformed with food marquees, lights, lanterns & colour. The Lime Zone have kindly offered to babysit at their place - see invite for details. SOCIAL SIDE Year / Class When Where What Prep G 3.00pm Friday 25 October 9.30am Thursday 6 November Straight after school Thurs 6 Nov Thurs 4 December Melrose Park Park play White Jam Café 21 Zillman Rd, Hendra Melrose Park Coffee morning Prep G Year 1 Play dates Siblings welcome. Please bring a plate to share should you wish Book Orders For 2015 If you can help out with the book packing, we would love to hear from you - any amount of time is appreciated! We will be packing the books from 26 - 28 November at school so if you would like to help, please send an email to Anna Fuller on [email protected]. Meal Deal $4.00 Chicken Tenders and garlic bread Gala Day Grab Bags will be available on Friday from 8.00am at the Eagle’s Nest Gala Day Grab Bag only $3.00  Packet of chips  Muffin  Apple Keep a look out for our upcoming Red Day! Kerri White Be like the KARATE KID Children’s Self Defence Classes at YOUR SCHOOL Venue: Undercover Area next to Tennis Courts When: Wednesday & Friday Afternoons Time: 3:10pm – 4:10pm Phone: (07) 3268 5501 BRISBANE MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT Limited spaces available Uniform Shop News Small school backpacks & library bags are back in stock so if you have been waiting on either of these items, pop down to see us. Thank you for your patience. COMMUNITY NEWS 24 October 2014 Arts & Crafts Festival 31 October – 2 November St Mark’s Anglican Church, Bonney Avenue, Clayfield Opening night Friday 31 October 7.30pm – 9.30pm Tickets $20 incl wine & light refreshments Saturday 1 November 9am-5pm Sunday 2 November 10.15am-1pm Admission $3 incl morning/afternoon tea Works for sale by local artists and crafters www.stmaraksclayfield.org [email protected] - Murray is an EJ Dad http://www.murraysgardeningandmaintenance.com.au *Specialise in PREPARING PROPERTIES FOR SALE!! * SPECIALISE in GARDEN RENOVATIONS! *Lawn Mowing & Maintenance, * Hedging, * Landscaping * shrub & tree trimming *Garden bed - barking, gravels, pebbles, mulching, * Green waste removal
© Copyright 2024 Paperzz
