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The School Report - Attitude -
Newsletter of Fernvale State School
1605 Brisbane Valley Highway - Action -
Fernvale Q 4306 - Achievement -
www.fernvaless.eq.edu.au PH 54271333 Fax 54271300 Absence 54271360
Issue No: 02 3 February 2020
Dates to Remember
February April
5 National Read Aloud Day 1 World Autism Day
26 Leaders Badge Ceremony 2 Tour de Cure (Ch7 Sunrise visit)
3 Last day Term 1
March 3 K-3 Easter Bonnet Parade
18 Arts Council - Buddies 20 First day Term 2
20 Bullying No Way Day – wear orange
26 Parent Teacher Interviews May
30-31 Prep Vision Screening 1 Prep Mother’s Day
4 Public Holiday
Further school date claimers will be added once finalised. Dates are subject to change.
From the Principal
The first week of schooling has come and gone. May I offer my heartiest congratulations to all
students and staff on the manner in which classes have settled and commenced teaching and
learning. As I spent time across all classes last week I was most impressed with the immediate
attention students were focussing on their classroom studies.
May I also express my sincere thanks to all parents and carers for ensuring each student is in their
appropriate uniform and has all materials for school. Not one student was found to be out of uniform
last week and I congratulate and thank our families for supporting our school expectations.
Staffing News
I have been informed that the Department have extended the Day 8 enrolment process to that of
Day 13 for 2020 only. This extension across the State is primarily due to the impact flooding of
schools in North Queensland and the Coronavirus has on some school communities. This effectively
means that our staffing will now not be confirmed until Day 13. Student enrolment figures at this
point would indicate that it is more than likely that we will maintain the numbers for 23 classes
however this will only be confirmed after the State wide Day 13 enrolment collection.
Today we welcomed Ms Sian Priest on Year 2/3 and hope that she will partner with Ms Tomson to
complete the Part Time Teaching team for this class.
School Parade
We will commence our first School Parade this Wednesday. Parade will be held in the school hall
from 2:30pm.
School Banking
School community members are reminded that school banking commences this Thursday. Banking
day for students is only Thursday of each week.
From the Principal
Parking
As we begin another year school parking can be extremely busy. I would ask that all school
community members please take extreme care when dropping off or picking up each day. The
Sports complex car park is a popular and safe place to park if you choose to not park along
Forest-Hill Fernvale Road or along the Brisbane Valley Highway. I must remind all school
community members that there is a six zone drop off area in front of the school. There is literally
a two minute zone and the driver is not permitted to leave the car parked in this location. It is
drop off and go again.
The administration car park is not for general parking or drop off/pick off.
Unauthorised use of this area not only endangers the lives of children but is illegal without
authorisation.
Arrival and Departure at School
No student should arrive to school prior to 8:15am. Any student arriving before 8:15am must
move to the area under the old Administration building (now Peel House) and be seated. There
are to be no students using the playground equipment or be in other areas around the school
before 8:15am. Following the 3pm release bell, all students should be collected promptly by
their parents or if travelling by bus, move to the bus line area. No student is to be left
unsupervised playing on the playground equipment or on the grounds of the school. The school
office closes at 3:30pm and should not be relied upon for supervision of students for late parent
pickup.
School Office Hours
The School Office is open from 8am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday
Student Absences
All schools in Education Queensland are required to report any student absence on a daily
basis and seek reasons for why that student is absent. Continued absences without explanation
will now be more closely monitored and followed up on all occasions as per the new policy. All
absences must be reported and this can be done via phone call to the school on 54271333 or
the Student Absence line 54271300.
If you have not informed the school of any absence, the school will automatically send an alert
seeking a reason via SMS. This is a huge process to do on a daily basis but now mandated to
ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children.
Telephone Numbers
Student Absences: 5427 1360
The student absence line is available if you wish to leave a message that your child will be away.
Please include reason why and what class your child is in without waiting for your call to be
answered which may be more convenient to you.
Kind Regards
David
From the Deputy Principal
What a wonderful start to 2020 at Fernvale!
A huge thank you to all our parents and caregivers for a wonderful start to the year. Thank you
for organising school uniforms, books and lunches and being really positive about returning to
school.
This year in Year 1 our two delightful girls who have received chemotherapy are settling in well
to the new school year. Just a reminder that it is important in supporting our girls and in fact the
health and wellbeing of all our children that you are aware of a number of considerations. Please
note that your child is not at any risk. However, it is vital that if your child is unwell that you keep
them home. Also if you or your child has or have been exposed to chicken pox please let the
school know immediately. We thank you for your support and if you have any questions, please
let me know.
The past week has seen our children settle in to their routines and get back in to the ‘groove’ of
school. It is perfectly normal however for children to be ‘unsettled’ with the change that a new
school year brings. As they grow and develop, all children encounter situations where they feel
worried, nervous and sometimes even scared. The beginning of the school year brings change
for your child as they settle into a new environment and begin forming relationships with peers
and school staff. This year across our whole school we are introducing Zones of Regulation. An
information letter is attached giving you an outline of the Zones and tips of how you can support
your child at home. Our first set of tools/strategies to explore are in this newsletter below. Please
chat with your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
This Wednesday, 5 February, is World Read Aloud Day.
World Read Aloud Day is an opportunity to highlight the
importance of sharing stories by challenging people to grab a
book, find and audience and read aloud. Our children and staff
will be reading aloud at school but it is also a wonderful
reminder to enjoy the love of books with your children at
home. For more information click on the hyperlinked picture.
Also commencing in our newsletter this week is an opportunity to get to know our lovely staff.
Each week we will feature a new team. This week we are super excited for you to get to know
our Prep Teaching Team.
Our lovely Little Explorers Playgroup will recommence on Thursday 13 February at 9am. We
look forward to welcoming all our families, old and new back in week 3.
We are looking forward to another great week!
Kylie
From the Deputy Principal
Getting to know our Fernvale Staff!
This week meet our fabulous Prep Teaching Team!
Mrs Emma Phillips – Prep P
Six Quick Favourites
Favourite Colour Favourite Animal Favourite Snack
Red Dog Vege Sticks and
Dip
Favourite Drink Favourite Favourite Hobby
Pineapple juice Song/Band Walking my
and lemonade The Pogues & Rhodesian
Kirsty MacColl – Ridgeback dogs,
Fairytale of New Daisy and Duke
York
1. What is the best thing about teaching? The “lightbulb moment” when the children get it!
2. Have you met anyone famous and when? I met Phil Kearns, Australian Rugby Union
player. It was the night before Wales played Australia in Cardiff (Wales, UK) around
1992. He wrote his autograph in a rugby program and I was so happy
3. What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? My mother always said to me “be you”.
I love this because it is important that you maintain your own self, you should be what you
really are, regardless of what others might think of you.
4. What is the one thing you would like to change in the world? Kindness. There is
nothing more rewarding than kindness and giving back to others. One act of kindness
towards another can change the world.
5. What is your happiest childhood memory? Going on caravanning holidays with my
family and my cousins. We used to play all day on the beach and never got bored.
6. Who do you most admire? My dad. He is 79 years old. He has inspired me in so many
ways. He always told me to believe in myself and I could achieve anything I wanted to.
From the Deputy Principal
Mrs Keah Storta – Prep S
Six Quick Favourites
Favourite Colour Favourite Animal Favourite Snack
Green Turtle Cheese and Olives
Favourite Drink Favourite Favourite Hobby
Coke No Sugar Song/Band Travelling
Brown Eyed Girl –
Van Morrison
1. What is the best thing about teaching? Getting to see the ‘light bulb’ moments in the
students when they have been trying so hard and finally understand or use a skill I have
taught them.
2. Have you met anyone famous and when? No.
3. What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Be flexible. Things won’t always go the
way you plan and that’s okay.
4. What is the one thing you would like to change in the world? For more people to be
honestly kinder to one another, to help and support each other for no self-gain, only to
see the other person rise.
5. What is your happiest childhood memory? Playing outside with my friends riding
bikes, jumping on the trampoline, skating and running around.
6. Who do you most admire? My parents. They worked extremely hard to ensure my sister
and I had everything we needed when we were young, despite times being tough and
money being short. They taught me about the value of hard work and persistence, even
when things got hard.
Little Explorers
Playgroup
resumes
Thursday 13
Feb at 9am
From the Deputy Principal
Mrs Amanda Johnson – Prep J
Six Quick Favourites
Favourite Colour Favourite Animal Favourite Snack
Blue Sloth Cadbury
Chocolate
Favourite Drink Favourite Favourite Hobby
Vanilla Milkshake Song/Band Travelling
Girls just want to
have fun
1. What is the best thing about teaching? The difference you can make to other people’s
lives
2. Have you met anyone famous and when? Dalai Lama visited the school I was working
at in Canberra – 2004
3. What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Be kind, you never know who lost an
argument with a 2 year old today.
4. What is the one thing you would like to change in the world? Equitable access to
health, education and housing throughout the world or selfishly – More GoT
5. What is your happiest childhood memory? Going to the beach with family
6. Who do you most admire? Presently it would be local woman and Young Australian of
the Year - Ash Barty for the way she conducts herself on the world stage while staying
true to who she is as a person
Other School Matters
Instrumental Music
Instrumental music class will commence on Thursday, 6 February. The first lesson on Thursday,
6 February will be an introduction lesson to discuss routines and expectations only. It will not be
an instrumental music lesson and, therefore, instruments are not required. Mr Chambers has
submitted the instrument order and all equipment will be handed out in Week 3 as long as your
EQ11 Equipment Loan form has been returned to the office. Students who own their own
instruments need to bring them to class for Week 3 lessons.
Junior Choir
Junior Choir is for any children in Years 1-3. Come along Wednesday to the Music Room
second break play, we will be learning some songs for the Easter Bonnet Parade.
Mrs Adsett
Other School Matters
Student Banking
Fernvale State School is excited to offer the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program to
all students.
School Banking is a fun, interactive and engaging way for young Australians to learn about
money and develop good savings habits. Children who deposit money into their Youthsaver
account through School Banking earn Dollarmites tokens, which they can save up and redeem
for exciting rewards.
Getting involved in School Banking is easy!
All you need to get involved in the School Banking program is a Commonwealth Bank
Youthsaver account. You can open an account for your child in one of two ways:
1. Online
Visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking and click on the link to open a Youthsaver account.
2. In branch
Visit a Commonwealth Bank branch with identification for yourself and your child, like a driver’s
licence and birth certificate.
If your child has an existing Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account they can start banking
straight away. They just need to bring their deposit in every week on School Banking day using
their Dollarmites deposit wallet.
School Banking day is Thursday.
Starting this Thursday 6 February 2020
Each week you need to drop your child’s bank book into the Class Banking Bag in each
classroom.
If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2020 School Banking
program information pack from the school office or visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking
Community Notices The Lowood and Fernvale Well Baby Child Health Clinic will now be appointment based commencing February 2020. The Well Baby Child Health Clinic will commence appointments from 9:15am onwards and all bookings will be co-ordinated through our Intake Officer on 1800 607 030. The Lowood Clinic, held at the Lowood Community Centre, 1 Peace Street, will continue to run on the 2th and 4th Thursday of the month and during school holidays. The Fernvale clinic, held at the Fernvale State School, 1605 Brisbane Valley Highway, will continue on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month in the school term only. The Child Health Nurse role includes 0-12 year developmental checks and health surveillance; parenting support; sleep and settling advice, infant feeding and nutrition advice; behaviour management programs; postnatal support; facilitate parents meeting other parents and provide information regarding services in the local area and referral pathways. Additionally, the School Health Nurse Clinic provides hearing screens for children 4-18 yrs (older age group while attending school) at Ipswich, Goodna and Laidley Community health centres. Bookings for the Hearing clinic can be made by contacting our Intake Officer on 1800 607 030.
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