KAIMKILLENBUN STATE SCHOOL
Telephone: 07 4663 4155
Fax:
07 4663 4229
Messenger Street
Kaimkillenbun QLD
http://www.kaimkillss.eq.edu.au/
Values
Giving your best
Working together
Respect
Responsibility
Friendship
The P&C Association meets on the
Second Thursday of the Month at 7pm in
the school library
LOOK, LISTEN AND REPORT
SCHOOL WATCH
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Station
Beliefs
Everyone can be successful
Everyone makes a valued contribution
Being positive is essential
Learning is a partnership
Next Meeting: 14th July, 2016
School Resumes
Monday 11th July at 8:45am
Week 11
Date: 22/06/2016
Term 2, 2016
From the Principal,
In true ‘Bun spirit, parents, grandparents, friends,
siblings, staff and students participated with great
enthusiasm and highly parochial good spirits in
our annual athletics carnival held last Thursday.
The weather was fantastic and the day was as
crazy, enjoyable and fiercely competitive as ever.
It was exciting to see so many parents, students,
siblings and even the odd staff member getting
into the spirit by wearing team colours.
Our Sports Captains, ZL and Zane, did a mighty
job stirring up team spirit, organising students,
helping teachers and most importuning cheering
and encouraging all participants in their team in
all events. They were awesome!
Many thanks go to all our staff for running events,
organising the programme and trophies; Mrs
Gillespie for training students and organising
teams and equipment; and Mrs Vickery and Ms
Shervey for collating results and organising the
ribbons and stickers.
The P&C and parents put on a very tasty morning
tea and welcome BBQ lunch – thank-you.
Of course, it would be very remiss of me not to
mention the freely offered support of our parents
who measured, timed, took photos, gave out place
markers, cheered wildly, and congratulated
everyone who participated regardless if it was
their child or not.
Finally, and most importantly, congratulations to
all our students who tried so hard on the day to do
their best. The spirit of encouragement, good-will
and fair competition was a pleasure to be part of.
Great work, everyone!
Congratulations to our age champions
Junior Minor girl – Abbey
Junior Minor boy – Jimmy
Junior girl – Breanna
Junior boy – Andrew
Senior girl – Anita
Senior boy – ZL
Working together to ensure that every day, in every classroom,
every student is learning and achieving.
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The incentive award, presented to the student who
participated to the very best of their ability and
showed great team spirit, was awarded to JL.
The Russ and Jean Town and Family trophy for
ball games was awarded to Bunya.
The Hilda Worth Memorial trophy for house
points was awarded to Wattle.
We gather again, at Quinalow on July 22nd for the
Small Schools Athletics carnival.
Today and tomorrow, Ms Tatum and I will be
sharing all the success stories of student progress
with parents. While it is a busy time for staff, it is
also very gratifying to put each child’s profile
together to get a big picture of achievement,
strengths and gaps in learning.
It has been an extremely busy semester and all of
us: parents, students and staff, deserve a wellearned break. Your commitment to your child’s
education and the support you give the teachers is
vital so we work together to get the best outcomes
for each and every child. We have a very positive
school environment where every child is
encouraged to ‘strive to succeed’ and succeed
they do.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank
parents and carers for the many ways you support
your child and the other children of our school.
The extra things you do make a huge impact on
their success and self-esteem. Give yourself a
special pat on the back and enjoy your break, you
deserve it!!
Holidays commence on 24th June and extend until
11th July. There is no pupil free day.
Remember, every day counts so bring your
students back ready to begin classes at 8:45am.
I hope that you and your family have a restful
break, and that batteries are recharged, ready to
meet the challenges of Semester 2.
Until next term, relax, recharge and stay safe if
travelling away.
Until next term,
Debbie Buckley
Principal
Go Green!
Mrs Gillespie has organised our Go Green end of
term reward. This term we will be travelling to the
Dalby Cinema to
view
a
special
screening
of
“Finding Dory” at
10am on Thursday
23rd, June. Travel
will be by bus.
What is even more exciting is that all children will
be entitled to go.
We will travel by bus, leaving school at about
9:30am. Parents and siblings are more than
welcome to come with us, but you will need to
pay for your own entry. Project Club will pay for
the excursion.
Children who have achieved 100% “Green” status
will be given popcorn as their extra treat.
Attendance for Term Two
53% of students attended school for between 95100% of school time in Term Two. This is
slightly down on Term One. Congratulations to
Zane, Chloe, Darcy and Charlie who have
attended school every day this term. Well done!
Every Day Counts at Kaimkillenbun!
Attendance Goal for 2016 –
100% of students attending school 95% of
the time
Working together to ensure that every day, in every classroom,
every student is learning and achieving.
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Week 10 Term 2
Prep - 3
97% up
4-6
98% same
AVERAGE 97.5% up
Term 2, Week 9-11 expectation
At Kaimkillenbun School we strive to
achieve our goals and do our best when
we:
Kaimkillenbun’s
attendance last week was
 Set achievable goals
At
 Try our best
 Always work hard
 Never give up even when the going
gets tough
 Ask for feedback
Another week at the whole school target for
attendance. Way to go!
 Act on feedback
BEE-HAVIOUR
School Routine
Recesses that occur through the day:
First Break
Kaimkillenbun State School Behaviour
Expectations
Be Safe
Be
Responsible
Be
Respectful
Be Kind
Term 1 Week 1
Follow staff
instructions
Term 1 Week 3
Whole body
listening and
activ e learning
Term 1 Week 5
Keep our hands,
feet and objects
to ourselv es
Term 1 Week 7
Kind voice,
kind words,
kind actions
Term 1 Week 9
Be in the right
place at the right
time
Term 2 Week 1
Complete set
tasks
including
homew ork
Term 2 Week 9
Strive to
achieve your
goals and do
your best
Term 2 Week 3
Use y our
manners
Term 2 Week 5
Value each
other and accept
differences
Term 3 Week 1
Line up quickly
and quietly
Term 3 Week 3
Work together
and co-operate
Term 3 Week 7
Be prepared and
organised
Term 3 Week 9
Respect others’
learning, space
and property
Term 4 Week 7
Deal w ith anger
appropriately
Term 4 Week 1
Help out and
encourage each
other
Term 4 Week 9
Include others
Term 2 Week 7
Use equipment
carefully and for
its purpose
Term 3 Week 5
Be responsible
for y our personal
safety
Term 4 Week 3
Mov e safely and
quietly
Term 4 Week 5
Tell the truth —
ow n y our choices
and accept
feedback
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11:00 – 11:45am
Second Break -
1.15 – 1.45pm
8:45 am
8:50 am
11:00 am
11:40 am
11:45 am
1:15 pm
1:40 pm
1:45 pm
3:00 pm
Bell rings
School classes begin
Morning tea
Bell rings
Class resumes
Lunch
Bell rings
Class resumes
Daily dismissal
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** Please note bell rings 5 min before class
resumes allowing students to:
-
go to the toilet
wash hands
return sports equipment
have a drink
Working together to ensure that every day, in every classroom,
every student is learning and achieving.
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Bus Zone
Please respect the bus zone space during school
hours so that buses can pull up and pull away
safely. This keeps our children safe.
Sun Safety
A reminder that Kaimkillenbun State School is
working towards adopting a Sunsmart School
Policy. All students will need a broad brimmed
hat to play and to participate in PE lessons.
To be Sunsmart…..Slip on a shirt, slop on some
sunscreen, slap on a hat, slide on sunglasses and
slurp lots of water.
Library News
There will be no borrowing books
this week due to the approaching
school holidays.
Thank you to the students who
have returned their library books
promptly.
Please ensure your child/ren return all books
currently on loan ASAP.
Thank you
Ms Shervey
Student of the Week: Respect
Again, to promote sun safety, it is now a
Queensland Education requirement that all
students wear sunscreen and a rash vest while
they are in the water.
The school does provide 30+ sunscreen for all
students who wish to use it.
Remember NO HAT, NO PLAY! NO SWIM
SHIRT, NO SWIM!
For your Information
Insurance cover for students undertaking physical
activities
Physical
activity
and
physical education,
particularly contact sports, carry inherent risks of
injury. Parents are advised that the Department of
Education Training and the Arts does not have
Personal Accident Insurance cover for students.
Education Queensland has public liability cover
for all approved school activities and provides
compensation for students injured at school only
when the Department is negligent. If this is not
the case, then all costs associated with the injury
are the responsibility of the parent or caregiver.
It is a personal decision for parents as to the type
and level of private insurance they arrange to
cover students for any accidental injury that may
occur.
P-3: Chloe: For always being respectful to others.
4-6: J.L: For showing respect for himself and
others by being a good sport at the Interhouse
Athletics carnival.
Caught You Caring
Each week we encourage our students to look out
for little acts of kindness and write down what
they see or experience. Lots of little acts of
kindness add up to a positive school atmosphere
and special bonds that link students, staff and
community.
Congratulations – Zane(x2), Anita(x3), Mrs
Halt(x2), Charlie, Mrs Jones, Mrs Buckley,
ZL(x2), Andrew, Lola, Abbey, Garth, Ella(x2),
Campbell, Ellie, Phillip
Zane took my lunchbox back upstairs – Tristan
Zane got an ice pack for Anita – ZL
Mrs Halt, thank you for the new water bottle –
Breanna and Charlie.
Charlie was a good sport to Garth in handball –
Anita
Mrs Jones helped me and’ Team Wattle’ practise
ball games - Zane
Mrs Buckley helped Anita up when she fell over
– ZL
ZL picked up my jumper when I forgot it – Zane
(JL noticed this too)
Anita helped Andrew read with the others while
marking homework – JL
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every student is learning and achieving.
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Anita for printing my words in Media Studies –
JL
Anita let me use her glue stick – Breanna
Anita helped me pick up my books when my tidy
tray fell – Charlie
Andrew carried Garth’s bag to him when the bus
arrived – Ms Shervey
Lola gave Garth back money that he dropped –
Mrs Vickery
Abbey took Ella’s pencil case back to class for
her – Mrs Vickery
Garth reminded Andrew to take his bag when
they got off the bus – Ms Shervey
Ella got my paddle pop sticks for me – Ms Tatum
Ella got my paddle pop sticks again – Ms Tatum
Campbell reminded Haley to get her special
pencil case received at Assembly – Ms Tatum
Ellie, Phillip and Mrs Halt did the relay with me
– Ella
0447634131. Even one day a term will help keep
tuckshop running.
From The Classroom
Years P, 1, 2, & 3 (Ms Sally Tatum)
This week we read “The Terrible Plop”. We are
hearing rhyming words and breaking words into
syllables and then sorting them according to how
many syllables they have.
In Math, we are focusing on Time. Preps are
learning about ‘o’clock’ and placing events in
order, Year 1 are learning about ‘half past’, Year
2 and 3 are learning how to read how many
minutes past the hour.
Have an awesome break. I look forward to seeing
all the students next term.
WE LOVE YOUR WORK!!!
Until next week
Ms Tatum
Years 4-6 (Mrs Debbie Buckley)
Star of the week – Lola
Birthday Students
Happy Birthday to: Zane and Cara
P&C
Tuckshop News
Pie Drive
Pie Drive Order Forms are attached to the
newsletter. Use the holidays to get as many
orders as you can to help raise money for updating
items in the tuckshop. Please return your form
with the money to the school office by Monday
18th July (Week 2).
Tuckshop Roster
We are in the process of preparing a tuckshop
roster for Term 3 and Term 4. If you are able to
help Monday mornings between 8:30 – 1:30
please let the school know, or phone Jenny
We have finally made it to the end of a very busy
term and semester. Well done to all the students
for working hard right up until this point.
Many thanks to the parents and carers who have
elected to support their children with their
homework and home reading. Your efforts are
much appreciated. If you would like your child to
start doing homework, please let me know so this
can be arranged. Similarly if you don’t want
homework any more let me know. A reminder
that children should continue reading every day
over the holidays.
I am very much looking forward to sharing
progress reports with both students and parents.
The students have all worked very hard this
semester and your child deserves a huge pat on
the back and a well-earned rest for a job well
done.
Thank you so much for your support and the
interest you take in your child’s education. The
learning journey has been busy, challenging,
Working together to ensure that every day, in every classroom,
every student is learning and achieving.
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interesting and a lot of fun. Good job, everyone.
Have a wonderful and safe holiday.
Mrs B at the beginning
of the semester
December
2 - Christmas Tree Night
9- Break up
Mrs B, now!
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Bismarck to Maclagan 100 year Anniversary
Do you have any old photos, memorabilia and/or
stories about life in Maclagan and district? We’re
using them for the Bismarck to Maclagan 100 year
Anniversary. Ring Sherryl Hansen 4692-1265
Can’t wait until next term!
Mrs Buckley
Calling for Expressions of Interest for a Tug of War at
the Bismarck to Maclagan 100 year Anniversary on 10
September. Ring Sherryl Hansen 4692-1265
Notes to be Returned:
Parent Teacher Interview Form
Pie Drive Form
Dates to Remember:
June
23- Go Green Day@ Dalby cinema
Winter Break
25 June-10 July
July
11 - School resumes
14- P&C meeting
22 – Quinalow Track and Field
August
3-5 - 5/6 camp to Emu Gully
5 – Bunya Track and Field
19 – Darling Downs Track and Field
September
16 – Soccer/netball Carnival @Quinalow
Spring Break
17 Sept – 2 Oct
October
3- Public holiday
4- School resumes
17- Student Free Day
November
4 – Cricket Carnival @ Jondaryan
11 – Remembrance Day
Working together to ensure that every day, in every classroom,
every student is learning and achieving.
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