Dear Families,
Student Leaders Afternoon feedback:
Last Tuesday afternoon, Bray Park State School hosted the Pine Rivers Cluster Student Council meeting in which the school captains and vice captains meet with their counterparts from other schools to undertake leadership development activities. Bray Park’s topic focused on ‘teamwork’. A Dayboro parent sent an email to Ms Mauger with the following message – “ My daughter Emma tells me that the student leader cluster meeting today was one of the best ones all year. She said you were all very welcoming. Mr Hovey's activities were great fun, and all the Dayboro students really enjoyed it. They also loved the library”. It’s wonderful to hear such positive feedback and full marks go to all staff involved, and on a great standard set by Bray Park!
Facilities Updates:
Progress is being made on the new library and the refurbishment of the school assembly hall. A colour 3D drawing of what the projects will look like have been affixed to the front doors of the Administration Block. The P & C is funding the installation of compactus shelving for archiving of school and P & C documents in the room next to the bookshop. It is anticipated that this will be installed over the next few weeks. Over the next couple of weeks, there will be some advancements in the Lyn McKay playground. The scope of the works necessitates that it be done in stages. If any family wishes to make a donation towards improvement in the Lyn McKay playground, please do so. Over the years, Mrs McKay has made an outstanding contribution to students, staff and parents and the playground honours her contribution and dedication.
Brown built Shelving for tender:
If any families are interested in adjustable metal shelving, you are invited to submit a tender for these items. If interested, Mr Matheson (Schools Officer) can be contacted on 0410 498015. Please forward you tender in writing to The Principal, Bray Park State School and marked Confidential . Tenders close at 4.00 pm on Monday 26 October.
Requests for Class Placements 2010.
Parents and carers are advised to forward any specific requests for 2010 class placements in writing to the Principal by the end of this month. Though every effort is made to accommodate parent requests, it is sometimes not possible to do so. Schools take into account many factors when forming classes and in the placement of students. School enrolments and class
sizes determine the formation of classes and flexibility
in the placement of students.
Message from Bas: Be tolerant and understanding of others; Listen to the views of others without interrupting.
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Successful Dance. Once again, the Bray Park State School community is to be congratulated on a very successful school dance last week. This is a true community effort and very rewarding for our children to assist them in their social development.
Sport: Shelby Hunter of 7B is currently competing at Queensland Athletics Championships. Shelby is competing in the 100m, 200m, Long Jump and Relay. She was also selected as Captain of the Met North team at these Championships. Well done Shelby!! Next weeks newsletter will have the results of these championships.
The Interhouse Swimming Carnival is fast approaching. Due to clashes with other school events, it will now be held on Friday 4 December at Lawnton Swimming Pool. Keep an eye out for the permission forms coming home soon.
Interschool sport is well under way and congratulations to all teams who are representing Bray Park so well. Interschool sport continues until Week 8 of this term.
Library: Book Club Orders close Wednesday 21 October
Thanks
Mrs Moritz and Mrs Butterworth
Tuckshop: Can’t make your rostered day?
Please let us know. Thanks.
Wed 21 Oct Group 8 Sandra, Shyeine
Thu 22 Oct Group 9 Lynda
Fri 23 Oct Group 10 Sandra, Lynda
Mon 26 Oct Group 11 Ellie
Tue 27 Oct Group 12 Joy
Wed 28 Oct Group 13 Belinda
Thu 29 Oct Group 14 Sandra, Lynda
Fri 30 Oct Group 15 Sandra, Lynda, Rebecca
Thanks
Joy and Kym
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Bookshop: DON’T FORGET…….
2010 Uniform and Booklist Orders close this Friday 23 October. Please fill out and return both copies as your copy of the Order will be returned with your packed order.
Payment options:
Cash
Cheque (made out to Bray Park State School Bookshop)
EFTPOS or Credit Card in store only (during business hours)
If you are unable to pay now, please send in the completed Order Form so that I can order for you and ensure your order is packed and ready for payment and collection at a later date. As we are unable to do a duplicate copy, please remember to take your receipt off your Order Form and put it away in a safe place for tax time.
Spare Order Forms are available at the Office and Bookshop. Orders can be left at the Bookshop or in the box provided at the Office and there is also a box over at the Prep A and 2/3D classes.
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Any orders placed after 23 October may not be filled until sometime in the first term of the 2010 school year.
Bookshop hours: Phone 3480 7345
Tues 7.30 – 10.30am
Thur 2.30 – 5.30pm
Thanks
Cindy
Student Banking: Learn the basics of money and saving through the practical act of depositing money at school regularly. Remember to drop in your Student Banking to the office every Wednesday
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Chappy Chat
A reminder to keep those Chaplaincy consent forms rolling in, and a big thanks to everyone who has made the effort to return one so far. Chappy Award winners for the last two weeks have been Jesse Hartmann, Samantha Mason, Tye Fuller and Matthew Avery. Congratulations!
Mr G - School Chaplain
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Year Book Sponsorship: Any families who would like to sponsor a page in the Year Book, we would love your support. Cost is $30 and this includes your sponsorship and a copy of the Year Book.
Please forward money with children’s names and classes to the money window.
Thank you for your support.
Tracey Williams
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New parent resources – achieving with literacy and numeracy
Literacy and numeracy skills are vital to ensuring your child has the best chance to succeed in their schooling and life.
A new suite of parent resources, Achieving with Literacy and Numeracy, has been developed to assist parents with their children’s literacy and numeracy skills.
The new resources include a range of fact sheets and activities for the early, middle and senior phases of schooling.
Parents and carers are encouraged to visit the new website, which also includes video clips of parents sharing their literacy and numeracy tips. The videos can be played in English and 12 other languages.T
The website also provides useful information on how to get involved within your school community, support services available and details about the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s literacy and numeracy skills please contact your class teacher.
the website also provides useful information on how to get involved within your school community, support services available and details about the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy.
Before and After School Care
Spaces available
Phone 3205 4639 for information
Louise Lewis
Coordinator
Bray Park Outside School Hours Care
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Queensland state school holidays The 2010 Queensland state school calendar is now available at: www.education.qld.gov.au/projects/educationviews
Parents and carers are reminded that all state schools will re-open for students on Wednesday 27 January, following the Australia Day public holiday on Tuesday 26 January.
For student attendance, the 2010 term and holiday dates are:
- Term 1 commences Wednesday 27 January and ends Thursday 1 April
- Term 2 commences Tuesday 13 April and ends Friday 25 June
- Term 3 commences Tuesday 13 July and ends Friday 17 September
- Term 4 commences Monday 4 October and ends Friday 10 December*.
Year 12 state school students will finish school on Friday 19 November, while Year 10 and 11 students complete their year on Friday 26 November.
State school teachers will have professional development opportunities on the following student-free days: Friday 22 January, Monday 25 January, Monday 12 April, Monday 12 July, and Monday 18 October.
*Parents of students in rural and remote areas are reminded that the school year finishes one week earlier in these schools than in other state schools. Please check with your local state school for details.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s literacy and numeracy skills please contact your class teacher.
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