PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE: Mountain Creek State School
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Caring - Sharing - Learning Together
20 May 2021
PRINCIPAL’S
MESSAGE:
Developing Strong Alignment Across our School: As I mentioned in Week One’s newsletter, as a whole staff we
have been are focusing on the following 3 areas that support and build capability around our wellbeing framework,
Positive Behaviour for learning (PBL) and our curriculum enactment. It is an exciting time as we progress with the
three areas. We are also continuing to review the Student Code of Conduct which we will present to the P and C
early next term.
Our playtime routine of playing first and eating second will continue. Students are arriving back to classrooms
calmer and ready to learn. We have also received feedback from parents saying that food is being eaten and
nothing returning home. Students are also getting more time to play which is a bonus. It is still in early
development and we will continue to look at ways to improve.
Please keep in mind when ordering Tuckshop that First Break Play Eat
has a longer eating time. We are continuing to remind
students to eat their cold items (ie yoghurt) during first break. First Break 10.45-11.00 am 11.00-11.15 am
Please see table for play and eating times. Second Break 12.50-1.10 pm 1.10-1.20 pm
Before School: It has come to attention that students are arriving at school in the morning too early. Students
should be arriving after 8:15am. Staff are on duty supervising areas from 8:15am. We are also dealing with a
number of poor behaviour choices on a daily basis. I am working closely with staff to come up with a plan to
support smooth transitions to class, in the morning. Over the next few weeks we will be trialling different routines.
There will be a number of alerts being sent out to families reminding everyone, what we are trialling.
Pop it fidget toys: We are seeing an increased number of these around the school. I have asked staff to talk to
students about the expectations in and around the school. Students are not to be trading these before or during
school time.
NAPLAN: We are near the end of NAPLAN. Congratulations to our Students and Teachers. The 2 weeks have run
smoothly and I am sure every student has enjoyed their learning. Every week at Mountain Creek State School is
about enjoying learning.
Mobile phones and Smart watches: General use of mobile phones causes major disruptions to school
environments and are therefore prohibited. Any student found using a mobile phone will have the phone
confiscated. Parents/caregivers will then be asked to collect the phone from Administration. (It will not be returned
to the student). Students are discouraged from bringing mobiles to school, how- ever if they do, they are to be
handed in to the administration before school and collected after school. The school takes no responsibility for
mobile phones. The general use of Mobile phones and Smart Watches are prohibited for three (3) main reasons:
1. Mobile phones during class time are disruptive to learning. The sending and receiving of text messages and the
ringing of mobile phones is detrimental to student learning.
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2. The use of mobile technology to photograph or video other students or teachers with the intention to harass, intimidate or
embarrass, is not only contrary to school policy but is also unlawful in many cases.
3. Mobile phones can transport visual media and movies which may contain materials that should not be viewed at school.
Dominic Carter
Principal
STUDENT BANKING SERVICES NO LONGER
AVAILABLE
Effective 31 July 2021, school banking programs will no longer be offered in
Queensland state schools.
School banking services will cease to be offered in our school and all Queensland
state schools from 31 July 2021. In line with several other states and territories, the
Department of Education’s decision is in response to the Australian Securities and
Investments Commission’s (ASIC) Review of School Banking Programs report in De-
cember 2020. Students will be able to maintain their banking relationship directly
with their bank. Consumer and financial literacy will continue to be delivered to
students as part of the Prep to Year 10 Australian Curriculum, including Mon-
eysmart and the BuySmart competition.
2021 TERM 2 DATE CLAIMER
Event Date
P and C Meeting Thursday 20 May 2021
Online NAPLAN Year 3 and 5 Tuesday 11—Friday 21 May 2021
MCSHS Year 7 Zenith/STEM Information Evening (5.30 pm) Monday 24 May 2021
MCSHS Year 7 Applications close for General Enrolments, Zenith and STEM Friday 28 May 2021
Prep Incursion—Mysterious Materials Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 June 2021
Parent Rep Meeting Wednesday 9 June 2021
Athletics/Sports Day — Upper School (Weather permitting) Parents Welcome Wednesday 9 June 2021
Athletics/Sports Day — Lower School (Weather permitting) Parents Welcome Thursday 10 June 2021
MCSS Trivia Night Friday 10 September 2021
Please note that these dates are accurate at the time of publishing and may change at any time.
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YEAR 6 TO 7 HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
Our local State High Schools run a variety of transition activities that give Year 6 students and their families opportunities to
become familiar with their new school, processes and procedures, teaching and leadership staff and to meet future fellow stu-
dents in the year prior to their commencement at high school.
If you have not yet thought about your child’s enrolment into high school in 2022 we suggest that you begin by visiting the
High school web sites and checking their catchment maps to determine if your child is within their catchment. Below are web-
site details, other important enrolment dates (where available).
Mountain Creek State High School - 07 5457 8333—https://mtncreekshs.eq.edu.au/
Year 7 General Enrolments for 2022 Applications due Friday 29 May 2021
TRANSITION DAY—YEAR 6 INTO YEAR 7 (Applications must be received by Friday 20 August 2021 to participate in this day)
Student Orientation/Transition Day at high school* Wednesday 22 September 2021
Catch up Orientation sessions (for students who missed main TBA
orientation day)*
ZENITH AND STEM PROGRAMS
Combined Zenith and Stem Program Parent Information Eventing Monday 24 May 2021
Zenith and Stem Program applications close Friday 28 May 2021
Notification of Acceptance Term 4 2021
YEAR 7 SCHOLARSHIPS 2022
Year 7 Scholarship Applications due Friday 16 July 2021
Notification of success Term 4 2021
Chancellor State College - https://chancellorsc.eq.edu.au
Year 7 General Enrolment packs available Friday 23 April 2021 (8.30am and 3.30pm)
Exemption enrolments for students residing out of catchment open Friday 23 April 2021 – refer to College website for require-
ments
Enrolment packs for 2022 available from Friday 23 April 2021 (8.30am and 3.30pm)
Parent Community Information Session Tuesday 27 April 2021 (4pm Session 1 or 6pm Session 2 –
Performing Arts Block Secondary Campus. For all current
Year 6 students enrolling or applying for exemption in 2022.
Student Orientation/Transition Day at high school* Tuesday 30 November 2021
Maroochydore High School - https://maroochyshs.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx
Year 7 General Enrolment for 2022 due Monday 29 March 2021
Parent Community information session TBA
Student Orientation/Transition Day at high school* Thursday 24 June 2021
Students Auditioning for Special Programs Please visit the website for more information
Please note that these dates are accurate at the time of publishing and may change at any time.
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PREMIERS READING CHALLENGE
We are delighted to invite all Mountain Creek State School students to join in the 2021 Premier’s Reading Chal-
lenge. The 2021 Premier's Reading Challenge commenced on Monday 10 May 2021, but there’s plenty of time to
get reading.
Record how many books your child has read on the reader record form and return to their teacher by 27 August.
Every student who completes the challenge will receive a Certificate of Achievement signed by the Premier.
To complete the challenge:
Prep to Year 2 must read or experience at least 20 books,
KEY DATES ACTIVITY
10 May Reading period commences for Prep to Year 9 students
27 August Reading period ends
Student reading record forms submitted to schools
3 September All reading data must be finalised in the database
October Certificates of Achievement issued
1 to 12 November 2021 Premier's Reading Challenge celebration weeks
Years 3 and 4 must read at least 20 books, and
Years 5 to 9 must read at least 15 books.
Experiencing books can include shared reading, listening to stories, or reading picture books. The aim for the 2021
challenge is to engage more students to read more than ever before.
For more information about the Premier’s Reading Challenge, please visit: readingchallenge.education.qld.gov.au
You can play a big part in your children’s future by encouraging them to be part of this positive initiative. We look
forward to seeing as many of our students as possible take part in the 2021 Premier’s Reading Challenge.
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NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME
3, 2, 1, Blast Off! It’s time for National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS), held annually by
the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book,
written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in
libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many
other places around the country. Now in its 21st successful year, it is a colourful, vi-
brant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using
an Australian children's book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key
learning areas of the National Curriculum for Prep to Year 6.
The chosen book for this year is “Give me some Space!” written by Philip Bunting.
Wet weather thwarted our initial plan to enjoy the
story being read at different locations throughout
the playground (simultaneously!). We defaulted to
Plan B, and classes listened to the story while they
were eating their morning tea, or they watched a
recording in their classroom of Dr Shannon Walker
reading the story from the International Space Sta-
tion. We also enjoyed watching footage of a real as-
tronaut teaching us about everyday life on the ISS;
how astronauts sleep, brush their teeth, wash their
hair, and even what they eat. It was very interesting!
IT’S GREAT TO SEE THE KINDY KIDS
Every Wednesday these gorgeous 3 and 4 year old little ‘Kindy Kids’ from Mountain
Creek C and K will put on their bright coloured hats and stroll down from their class-
room to check out our library. On their first visit, using listening and their best man-
ners, the children listened to the book ‘Space’.
We look forward to seeing more of these little cuties next semester when they come
to visit us weekly.
INVESTIGATING ANGLES IN 4G
4G have had fun investigating angles using spa-
ghetti and making their own theme park maps as
part of the Maths curriculum. They have explored
and included mapping features such as scale, a
compass rose, key and labels.
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NEWS
TRIVIA NIGHT—FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2021
The P&C are seeking sponsorship /donations of prizes for the up-
coming Trivia Night in September to raise funds for our school. Tax
deductable receipts will be provided for cash donations only. All
businesses will need to supply an electronic version of their logo or
supply a business card with the logo included on it.
Sponsorship Details for Trivia Night
For more information or to apply for any of our sponsorships please contact the P and C Trivia Night Coordinator
Mr Lindsay Wells.
SPONSORSHIP COST BENEFITS
Platinum Sponsorship $1000 Full Naming Rights to the Event, 4 Free Tickets, Full
1 Only Slide on front electronic notice board for 4 Weeks prior
Cash Donation only Cash Donation to P&C to event, acknowledgement on the night (full slide),
(This is done on a first in basis Name and logo recognition on any advertising/signage
so be quick) used to promote the event, Name and logo Thankyou
in 5 newsletters, Certificate of thanks, Tax deductable
receipt.
Gold Sponsorship $500 2 Free Tickets, Half Slide on front electronic notice
4 available board for 2 Weeks prior to event, Half Slide acknowl-
Cash Donation Only Cash Donation to P&C edgement on the night, recognition on any advertising/
signage used to promote event, Thankyou in 2 News-
letters, Certificate of thanks, Tax deductable receipt.
Silver Sponsorship $100 Logo on Slide with other sponsors (1 shared slide) on
10 Available front electronic notice board for 1 Week prior to event,
(If providing vouchers please
Cash or Goods acknowledgement on the night, recognition of name on
do multiples of $20 not one
some advertising to event, Business name recognised in
large voucher so they can be
thankyou in 1 newsletter, Certificate of thanks, Tax de-
used for prizes.)
ductable receipt for cash donations only.
Coordinator: Lindsay Wells
Contact email: lwell17@eq.edu.au
Telephone: 0428 932 214
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If you need support why not email
chappy@mtncreekss.eq.edu.au
OR leave a message at the Office.
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