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1 Mundubbera State P -10 Newsletter Sponsored by the Mundubbera P & C...a respectful, disciplined and healthy community of thinkers striving for personal best. Bunce Street MUNDUBBERA QLD 4626 T; F: E: the.principal@mundubbess.eq.edu.au Mundubbera State P June 2014 Principal: Peter Townsend Head of Department: John Balshaw Business Services Manager: Lyn Serisier GOOD LUCK SHAWNA Congratulations and best wishes to Shawna Pope who will be representing Australia in the Indigenous Schoolgirls Netball Carnival on the Gold Coast from 5th to 12th July. Her 14 year girls team will be playing against New Zealand. Well done to Shawna for the dedication and talent required to reach this elite level. Good luck. BOOK WEEK PARADE TOMORROW Don t forget the dress up parade tomorrow at about 8.45am. Students are welcome to dress up in theme for the parade and bring other suitable clothing for later if necessary. Parents and friends are very welcome to attend what is expected to be a very colourful and interesting parade. There will be no other school parades tomorrow. WELCOME TO JESS RYAN Congratulations and best wishes to Katie O Kelly who has been selected for the role of Acting Principal at Monogorilby State School for the remainder of the year. We welcome Jess Ryan as secondary class teacher at Mundubbera for the next Semester. Jess undertook pre-service training here last year, working with Alicia Dabelstein s class and we look forward to her returning to our teaching team. THANKS SARAH Tomorrow will be Sarah Summers last day as our Year 3/4 class teacher. We thank Sarah for the great work she has done this semester and wish her all the best in her future roles. Sandy Shannon will return as Year 3/4 class teacher next semester as her work with Project 600 Literacy support has now been completed.

2 NAIDOC CELEBRATIONS AT SCHOOL As NAIDOC week is during the school holidays, it will be recognised at our school on Friday morning 18 July, commencing at There will be a small ceremony recognising National Aboriginal and Islander Day of Commemoration and the newly created Yarning Circle will be officially opened with some story activities to follow, using this new playground feature. AWARDS Congratulations to students of the week and Dragon Reader who received their awards last Friday. Years 6 and 7 students also received certificates relating to their Bundaberg excursion. SANDWICHES PLEASE Please ensure that your child has sufficient food for morning tea and lunch at school. Students are much hungrier in the cooler weather and definitely need more than a couple of snack items to get them through the day. The office has recently experienced a rush of students requesting emergency lunch sandwiches. Please check with your children regarding the adequacy of their lunch provision. In some cases students themselves are responsible for preparations. If this is the case, please monitor them as the school cannot supply lunches.

3 THE GOLD SHOW The Gold Show will be visiting our school on Tuesday 19 August. This is not an Arts Council performance but is a separate educational session from 9.30 to 2.30 and involves our students in the performance. It is designed to increase student knowledge of gold mining in Australia, while encouraging their creative and imaginative talents. This visit is being subsidised by a special grant, keeping the cost to $6 per primary student and $8 for those in years 7 to 10. Payment must be received by 1st August to enable planning and logistics. Your support of this great educational opportunity by forwarding early payment would be greatly appreciated. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWS Gig Guide: 2 nd August Pet Show We regret that the Creative Generation excursion has been cancelled due to tickets being sold out. SUPPORTIVE READING Secondary students have undertaken short reading sessions with those in year 1. This is a great example of students working together. The activity builds positive relationships while focusing on a very important aspect of curriculum and student progress. Our auditor of Junior Secondary was impressed with how well our students are interacting and how we are focusing on reading improvement across the school. CLASSROOM CONSUMABLES Please check your child s stock of pencils, glue etc as it is possible that these need replenishing ready for next term.

4 PRIMARY INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 15th JULY The carnival will be held in two places, with those aged 5-8 years in multi-games courts area and students aged 9 to 12 years competing on the school ovals. Sprints for all age groups will be held on the oval commencing at approximately 11am. Students are encouraged to wear either their house colours or school uniform on athletics day. Any parents who can offer assistance at high jump, discus or shotput throughout the day are very welcome. Please contact Lisa Whelan to arrange a roster. This support is greatly appreciated, enabling the smooth operation of our sports carnival. SECONDARY ATHLETICS CARNIVAL The Secondary athletics carnival will be held on Friday 1 August. Remember that the Wednesday early-morning training sessions are a good opportunity to develop specific athletics skills. ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL AASC sessions will recommence on Monday 21 st July. Mondays will be basket ball with Mr Webb, Tuesdays volley ball with Mr Brady and Thursdays soccer with Mrs Whelan. JUST DESSERTS SOUVENIR TUMBLERS Six commemorative souvenir tumblers are available for purchase from the school office. Cost is $20 each for this attractive piece of memorabilia. SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Tomorrow is the last day of this school term. Best wishes for a safe and happy break from school. Monday 14th July is the next school day. B u r n e t t M a p p i n g Business Centre 58 Lyons St, Mundubbera Ph: Fax: S H O P & W I N Promotion Every $20 spent in store in JUNE earns an entry into our Multi Prize Draw Competition Competition closes 5pm 30 th June Blue Light Disco date claimers. Saturdays August 16 th, October 25 th, November 22 nd at school hall. ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL FINISHED FOR THIS TERM Recommences Monday 21st July 2.35 to 3.45 Afternoon tea then different athletics activities Mondays: Basket ball (Mr Webb) Tuesdays: Volley ball (Mr Brady) Thursdays: Soccer (Mrs Whelan) Open to primary students. Must register at the office to participate.

5 DATES TO REMEMBER Tuesday 24 June School Photos Wed 25 to Fri 27 June Secondary exams Friday 27 June Last day of Term 2 includes Book Week Parade Monday 14 July First day of Term 3 Tuesday 15 July Primary Interhouse athletics carnival 21 to 25 July Year 10 Work Experience Thursday 17 July Small Schools Athletics carnival on our oval Friday 25 July Primary District Athletics carnival Friday 25 July Free Dress Day (Bows for Hope) - donations to paediatric cancer Wednesday 6 August Primary North Burnett Athletics carnival in Gayndah 18 to 22 August Book Fair at school library Wednesday 27 August Primary Wide Bay Athletics carnival 29 to 31 August Secondary Volleyball trip to Sunshine Coast development camp Thursday 11 September Free Dress Day donations to Special Children s Christmas Party Friday 12 September Primary District Sports Day Monday 6 October Labour Day Holiday Tuesday 9 October Years 8/10 immunisations at the hospital 15 to 17 October Hook and hoof event in Maleny Friday 17 October Free Dress Day (Orange) - donations in aid of anti-depression 20 to 23 October Year 10 Camp at Luther Heights 10 November to 14 Nov Book Fair at school library Friday 5 December Free Dress Day donations to RSPCA SLAM Youth Activities for years 1-7 At Baptist Church Hall Wednesdays during school terms Start after school, finish 4pm Not during school holidays Enquiries to Steve JUNIOR SOCCER Next 2 way meet will be 26th July in Mundubbera. Enquiries Phone KT on or ktandabu@gmail.com MUNDUBBERA IGA Phone Monday Friday: 7am 7pm. Saturday & Sunday: 7am 4pm

6 Teacher/Co--Director for Kindergarten Seeking Teacher/Co in North Burnett Region. The Mundubbera Kindergarten, affiliated with The Gowrie is seeking a part time Teacher/CoDirector to begin in Term 3, The position enjoys a 5 day fortnight within a newly renovated and well-resourced Centre which is registered for 21 students aged 3 years to school age. The Co-Director will have overarching responsibility for the leadership and management of the Service. Successful applicants must possess minimum three or four year qualification in Early Childhood Education and have or be willing to meet Approved Kindergarten Program Teacher requirements. Please forward enquiries and expressions of interest to mundubberakindycommittee@outlook.com or telephone Mundubbera Kindy on or Regina Wain MUNDUBBERA JUNIOR NETBALL CBC Carnivals Monto 24 August Mundubbera 7th September Change of times Junior netball now commences at 3pm and finishes at 4.30pm. Enquiries: Lisa Whelan Come and Try Holiday Tennis Clinic If you want to try out tennis or improve your skills, the GAYNDAH TENNIS CLUB is hosting a HOLIDAY TENNIS CLINIC on Thursday and Friday 10/11 July. Bundaberg professional coach Kevin Banner will be attending. Times: Beginners (5-8yrs) 8.30 to 10.30am, Intermediate (8-12yrs) 8.30 to 11.30am, Advanced and Seniors (>12yrs) 1-4pm. Come try out our new half courts and have a go at Senior Cardio Tennis on Thurs 6.30pm. Cost is $6 per session for Beginners and $12 per session for intermediate and advanced. Limited canteen available. Please ring Kevin Banner or Ben Slack to nominate, by Tuesday 8 July. Bookings are essential.