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Issue 3.5, 08 September, 2020.
Principal’s Report
As we head into the final two weeks of term, I would like to thank our families for their support in ensuring our students are
successful in their learning. Yesterday our staff participated in assessment moderation with Rainbow Beach teachers, and it was
exciting to see the high calibre of our students’ work.
Our students are looking forward to resuming Acknowledgement Day activities next week. Students who have shown good
attendance, behaviour and participation will be receiving an invitation to attend in the coming days, as recognition for their efforts.
Tin Can Bay Taipans are well into their training for the School’s Volleyball Cup on the Gold Coast next term, and are extremely
excited to be competing again. Congratulations to Dave and Tony Arthur on their excellent preparation of this team.
Congratulations also to our Primary Maths Team Challenge competitors. We are excited that our students were named champion
team (small schools), and we are extremely proud of their representation of Tin Can Bay P-10.
Work has progressed on the construction of our first Human Powered Vehicle (HPV). Mr Dorey and his helpers have attached
the outer shell, lighting components and shields, and have turned a steel frame into a sleek, streamlined racing machine.
Students are looking forward to creating a team name that can be painted on to the bodywork, and to begin a training regime.
We are excited to be in a position to offer an exciting
new extracurricular activity at Tin Can Bay, and to
participate in the famous Maryborough Technology
Challenge next year.
Yr 9 Home Ec Students Courtney Brennan,
Elsie Tarrant-Gray and Gracie making jam drops.
While school holidays are a chance for our young people to relax and connect with friends, parents are reminded to monitor their
children’s social media interactions over the school holidays. Our young people risk being exposed to harmful media content and
cyberbullying, and holiday time often sees an increase in inappropriate social media use.
Our first school day next term is Tuesday 6 October, as Monday 5 is a public holiday.
Wishing everyone in the Tin Can Bay School Community a wonderful break, I look forward to seeing our students back in Term 4.
Mrs. Desley Kirby
Principal
School News
Date Claimers Recent Correspondence
11/09/2020 Yr 4 Class Sleepover 26/08/2020 Day Consent Form - Gympie Primary Team
Challenge - English
16/09/2020 Prep Vision Screening 26/08/2020 Day Consent Form - Gympie Primary Team
Challenge - Maths
18/09/2020 End of Term 3 01/09/2020 Yr 10 SET Plan
05/10/2020 Monday 5 Oct - Public Holiday 04/09/2020 Student Free Day
06/10/2020 Tuesday 6 Oct – First Day Term 4 07/09/2020 Excursion/Expression of Interest (Volleyball
Schools Cup)
Student of the Week: Term 3 Weeks 6, 7 & 8
PA Hunter Sorrell, Quinn, Eden Mawhinney 1A Tilba Wakeling, Arianna
2/3A 2/3B Tyla Bourke, Quaide Campbell
4A Zane Mills, Orlando Buckland, Wyatt Bryant, Kohan 5A Aryanah Nemet
Rose
6A Mason Howard, Indi Donovan, Lily Searl 7A Gracie Price-Zischke, Grace Muggleton,
Taya Cheyne, Charlie Jewell-Lofts,
Britney Campbell, Beau Stevenson
7B Lauren Lewis 8A Laney
9A Rakeen Masri 10A Steph Roby, Kimberly King, Chloe Bath (x2)
Humanities & Social Science
Japanese Laney, Ocean Banko
Reading Tylah Hale (x 2) 8A, Jasmine Borchert 7A
TCB Tick Winners Weeks 6, 7 & 8
Bonnie Bate, Eli Morrison, Quinn, Siennah-Leigh Barkle, Kaya Thompson, Quaide Campbell, Taylah, Kirra King,
Issy Sladden, Joel Fechner, Hunter Sorrell, Braedyn Honan, Jarrod Carrol-Taylor, Logan Barkle, Kohan Rose, Skye Howard,
Lillie Cravigan, Tramaine Smith, Harrison Maker, Jordan Brady, Max Massey.
Ethan Edwards, Seth Parton, Kai Whyte, Lucy Hunter, Keira Arthur, Chloe Anna Johnson, Lauren Lewis,
Chloe Bath, Courtney Brennan
2020 Premiers Reading Challenge
Congratulations to all students who participated in the 2020 Premier's Reading Challenge. Every student who completed the
challenge will receive a Certificate of Achievement signed by the Premier as well as the chance to win book vouchers
from Booktopia! Students who participated but didn't complete the challenge receive a Certificate of Participation from the school.
Certificates will be presented during the Premier’s Reading Challenge celebration weeks to be held 2 – 13 November 2020.
Students who returned their Reading Record Form went into the draw to win a Book Club gift up to the value of $10. We would
like to thank our P&C for making this donation. Congratulations to the following ten students who were randomly selected by our
Student Voice representatives:
Prep -William Shaw, Morgan Oliveri, Thomas
1A Billie Hehir , Tilba Wakeling
2/3A Harper Mills
2/3B Isabella Anderson, Skye Duggan, Amanda Geurts
4A Chloe Williams
P&C News
P&C Meeting, Wednesday 16 September 2020 at 4:00pm in Admin Office Staffroom. Parents and Caregivers are welcome.
Please remember COVID procedures need to be followed. Thank you to everyone who supported our Loaded Dogs Deal. We
raised over $350. This money will go towards resources to help our students enjoy their learning journey.
Reminder that there will be no Tuckshop in Week 10.
We hope everyone enjoys their break and look forward to seeing you all in Term 4.
Chappy Chat
Hi All,
Seasons for Growth: Seasons for Growth is a program I will be running next term. It is a small group program that supports
children and young people to learn that change is part of life. It will be run weekly during class time for approx. 40-45 mins for 8
weeks. There will be a letter going home this week with the newsletter. If you feel this would benefit your child, please complete
permission slip attached to the letter and return it to the Administration Office as soon as possible.
Breakfast Club: Students have supported our new COVID safe procedures. Reminder that poppers, toast and fruits are available
each Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 am for all students.
Lunchtime Connect is held in M1 at both breaks on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students from year 3 and above are
able to access Lunchtime Connect. There are always crafts to make and games to play, or just sit and chat with your friends in a
safe and welcoming space. Hope to see you!
Garden Club: The first of our apple cucumber seeds were popping through on Monday. We also planted some more sweet
potato cuttings. Last Monday we had a feast of beans, strawberries, radish various lettuce leaves and some fennel. This week we
had some more beans, radish and strawberries and some of the snow peas were ready to harvest. Yummo! We’ve been having
great numbers of students coming along and trying something new. I look forward to seeing you next week. I will come up to the
library around 7:45am to pick up those who wish to come down and work in the garden.
Just a reminder that if you or your children need a listening ear I am here on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays to be of
assistance. Just give the office a call and they will let me know.
Community Help
There are some resources in our community that may be of help.
Resource Centre – Food vouchers
Centrelink agency
Church Op shop (second-hand uniforms available)
These are all at the corner of Emperor St and Buchanan Avenue, Tin Can Bay.
Helping Children Cope with Trauma (cont.)
Kids and trauma recovery – Tip 5: Rebuild trust and safety
Trauma can alter the way a child sees the world, making it suddenly seem a much more dangerous and frightening place. Your
child may find it more difficult to trust both their environment and other people. You can help by rebuilding your child’s sense of
safety and security.
Create routines. Establishing a predictable structure and schedule to your child’s or teen’s life can help to make the world seem
more stable again. Try to maintain regular times for meals, homework, and family activities.
Minimize stress at home. Try to make sure your child has space and time for rest, play, and fun. Manage your own stress. The
more calm, relaxed, and focused you are, the better you’ll be able to help your child. Speak of the future and make plans. This
can help counteract the common feeling among traumatized children that the future is scary, bleak, and unpredictable.
Keep your promises. You can help to rebuild your child’s trust by being trustworthy. Be consistent and follow through on what
you say you’re going to do. If you don’t know the answer to a question, don’t be afraid to admit it. Don’t jeopardize your
child’s trust in you by making something up. Remember that children often personalize situations. They may worry about their
own safety even if the traumatic event occurred far away. Reassure your child and help place the situation in context.
Source: National Institute of Mental Health
Till next time
Chappy KarenCommunity News Gympie Gold Fins Swimming Club Family orientated Fun – Swim Fitness: Sign on Dates: Thursday 17 September, Thursday 8 October and Friday 9 October @ the Gympie Aquatic Recreation Centre 3.30pm to 6.00 pm Club Night – 6 pm Every Friday www.gympiegoldfins.swimming.org.au gympie@widebayswimming.org.au
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