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7 May 2015
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Allora P-10
State School
Prep - Year 10
21 Warwick Street
(Post Office Box 6)
ALLORA Qld 4362
Principals Report
very special school ANZAC Day Ceremony was
held on Friday 24th April in the Allora Memorial Park to
mark 100 years since the landing of Australian and
New Zealand soldiers in Gallipoli in World War 1. In
attendance were members of the Allora Branch of the
RSL, the school community of St Patrick’s and the
Catafalque party. We were very proud to see many
past students from Allora State School marching in the
Catafalque party; Jordan Henry, Thomas Henry, Jack
Wilson, Joe Morris and Henry Gartery under the
direction of Constable Des Canning, all took part in the
proceedings to commemorate the centenary.
A
nother special event that our school was involved in for the 100 year anniversary was
creating a large art project on the swimming pool fence. We sincerely thank Sue Higgins for
organizing the poppy project which allowed all of our students to be involved in making poppies
which provided a spectacular back drop for the ANZAC events.
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Administrative
Centre
4666 7222
Student Absence
Line
4666 7266
Email
the.principal@
allorass.eq.edu.au
Facsimile
4666 7299
e are also delighted to report that we had a record number of students present for the
town ANZAC Day march and commemoration service. Over 100 hundred Allora State School
students were involved so it was extremely well attended by our school community. My sincere
thanks to our students and their families, for giving up their time on Saturday 25 th April to
represent our school!
S
tudents in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will be participating in the annual National Assessment
Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) testing from Tuesday 12 th May to Thursday 14th
May. NAPLAN tests assess student’s skills and understanding in the areas of reading, writing,
language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. They assess the
skills students have developed through the school curriculum over time and provide feedback to
parents / carers and teachers on how they are progressing in the curriculum areas.
T
he Chaplaincy Committee has once again kindly offered to provide a nutritious breakfast
before school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for all students sitting the tests. The
breakfasts should ensure that students are well prepared for the tasks ahead of them each day
and will be held near the tuckshop from 8:30am. Thank you to Mrs Estelle Oloman and the
Chaplaincy Committee for their continued support of our students in this way!
F
inally, our Positive Behaviour for Learning Program continues this term. Our 4 school
values are now displayed on some giant pencils in front of the primary school as well as big
signs around the school. Also, the staff made a few changes to the program for Term 2 which
are detailed in this newsletter. Please read this information carefully so that you are aware of
the requirements for the rewards day planned for the end of term.
Web address
www.allorass.
eq.edu.au
Yours sincerely
ROBYN WESTERMAN
Acting Principal
EFTPOS available
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Calendar (correct as at time of printing)
Tuckshop
MAY
12-14 NAPLAN Breakfast (8:30am) and NAPLAN testing
15-22 Under Eights Week
19
P&C Meeting, 7pm, School Library
20
Anglo American Broncos Challenge (sec.), Goondiwindi
21-26 Scholastic Book Fair
21
Book Fair dress-up day
Forensic Science ”A Case of Conspiracy” interactive
program, 11:15am
22
Central Downs Gala Day, Allora
25-29 Primary Life Education program
27
Fourth Round, Year 9 QDU Debating
29
Central Downs Gala Day
Year 10 Transition Day to Warwick State High School
If you are able to assist in the tuckshop, even for a couple of
hours a month, please contact Barb Erhardt 4666 3745 (home)
or Narelle Moore 4666 7222 (tuckshop). If you are unable to
attend on your rostered day, please arrange a replacement
and let either of these ladies know.
JUNE
3
Anglo American Broncos Challenge Finals (sec.),
Warwick
ICAS Science Competition
11
Year 10 Mock Interviews
12
Primary Broncos Competition, Warwick
13-14 Individual Secondary Chess competition
17
Southern Downs Rugby League Trials - girls
22-26 Year 10 students out at work experience
26
Last Day of Term 2
JULY
13
School Resumes - first day of Term 3 (Monday)
22-23 Interhouse Athletics Carnival
23
Reader’s Challenge (Years 5&6)
30
Mathematics Competition
31
African Drumming performance - Years P-6
AUGUST
3
Central Downs Athletics Carnival (half day)
4
Border District Athletics Carnival, Warwick
7
Central Downs Athletics Carnival (full day), Allora
12
Warwick All Schools Athletics pre-run events
13
Warwick All Schools Athletics Carnival (all day)
20
Southern Downs Cricket trials - boys & girls
21
Southern Downs Athletics Carnival (full day), Allora
28-29 Secondary Teams Chess Competition
SEPTEMBER
1
Primary Teams Chess Competition
13
Spring Fair - school grounds
Roster
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C Perry, K Collie
E Spicer, C Opperman
S Fiechtner, D Wilkie
C Perry, K Collie
E Spicer, K Lack
S Fiechtner, J Topp
C Perry, K Collie
E Spicer, B Erhardt
S Fiechtner, K Frizzell
C Perry, K Collie
P&C News
The Spring Fair is the P&C’s major fundraiser for the
year and will be held on Sunday 13 September. We
look forward to hearing your ideas.
The P&C would like to make Parents and Citizens aware that
the P&C Constitution will be reviewed and ratified at the next
P&C Meeting. If you would like to read a copy of the
constitution it is located on the schools website.
Please check the school’s website for minutes of the previous
meeting.
The next P&C meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 19 May in the
Library. We would love for you to attend. Children are
welcome to come with you and will be able to do quiet
activities or watch a movie while you attend the meeting.
Student of the Week
The following students were awarded with certificates on
assembly for demonstrating our school motto, “Always our
Best”. Congratulations.
Term 2, 27 April
Prep: Chloe Harm - Working quietly and conscientiously
Year 1: Max Mahommed - Valuable contributions in class
Year 2: Tom Wallace - Focussed effort in writing tasks
Year 3: Charlene Simple - Always finishing tasks on time
Marty Worboys - Excellent participation
Year 4: Alex Knox - Consistently following classroom expectations
Matthew Brodie - Fantastic efforts in writing
Term 2, 4 May
School Starting Times & Wear Your Hat
Parents and carers are asked not to send their child /
children to school before 8:30am, as there is no
supervision provided prior to this time. Children are
reminded to wear their hat or cap to and from
school.
Prep: Jordan Bloomfield - For excellent neat handwriting
Year 1: Shianne McGregor -Positive effort in all areas
Year 2: Alexandria Gilmore - Excellent efforts in spelling
Year 4: Elizah Feltham - Always following classroom expectations
Year 5: Chloe Groves - Positive efforts in English
Year 7: Claudia Bonython - Her positive approach to English
Year 8: Jaylen Robson - Completing his work in English
Jake Ainsworth - Pleasing efforts in English
Year 9: Ailish Wallace - Her positive approach to History
Emily Oehlman - Her positive approach to History
Year 10: Rachael Duncan - Excellent efforts in English and
History
School Link
A Note from the Library
It is great to see students consistently borrowing from the
library each week. Some students have already been able to
achieve their first pick in the box and receive a free book.
What a great result and they should be congratulated.
Did you know that May is National Reading Month. Now is a
great time to get your children to read more and if they can’t,
why not read to them every day?
Exciting news is coming our way - Book Fair is nearly here.
Book Fair this year will be held on Thursday 21, Friday 22,
Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 May, so please mark your
calendars. It will be held in the old Assembly Hall and will be
open each day before school, during second break and after
school until 4 pm. As this is our only Fair for this year, it
would be terrific if everyone could support it as it enables our
library to receive new resources.
Our dress-up day for the Fair is on Thursday
21 May. The theme for this year is “Kings,
Queens and Castles”.
Children who come
dressed up will put their name into a box for their
year level and a name will be drawn out at
random. That student will receive a free book from
the Fair as their prize.
I look forward to seeing
some great costumes.
Book Club orders will be sent away this week and will be
delivered shortly. Thank you to all parents and students who
support this venture.
Have a wonderful week.
LEA-ANN WEIER
Centrepay – the easy way to pay your bills
We now offer Centrepay at the school. Centrepay is a free
direct bill paying service available to customers who receive
a Centrelink payment. You could use this to assist with
paying school fees. Forms are available at the school office.
New Uniform Stock has arrived
New stock of uniforms including shorts, shirts and school
jumpers has arrived. You are reminded that the winter
uniform includes the school shorts, school shirt, school hat or
cap, maroon jumper and navy track suit pants, white socks
and black, leather-upper shoes. A white skivvy can be worn
under the school shirt.
As part of the Harvest-ed program promotion,
we will be holding a stall at the Allora
Community Auction on Monday, 8 June, to
sell our wares, including cheese boards.
As well as selling our products manufactured
here at school, we would welcome any
cooking (e.g. cakes, biscuits, slices), fresh
produce, second-hand clothing, unwanted gifts
or anything else you can think of
to go on a stall. Items can be left
at the office by Friday 5 June, for
Mr Ralph to collect.
Interhouse Cross Country - 2015
BOYS
Age, Placings & House
GIRLS
Age, Placings & House
Open (4km):
1. Tye Thompson (D)
Trophy
2 Nicholas Brown (D)
3. Jake Attard (G)
Open (3km):
1. Jane Morris (D)
2. Brooke Wightman (G)
3. Emily Oehlman (G)/
Chloe Hutchins Morrish (D)
14 Yrs (4km):
1. Seth Mathie (G)
2. Connor Goldwater (G)
3. Joshua Cocks (D)
14 Yrs (3km):
1. Mary Higgins (D)
Trophy
2 Sophie Otten (D)
3. Gabrielle Fowles (G)
13 Yrs (4km):
1. Caleb Pratt (D)
2. Evan Emms (D)
3. Ethan Oloman (G)
12 Yrs (3km):
1. Jack Hill (D)
2. Stan Bain (G)
3. Connar Feltham (G)
13 Yrs (3km):
1. Chloe O’Halloran (D)
2. Paige Bain (G)
3. Ebony Seibel (D)
12 Yrs (2km):
1. Xanthe Esson (D)
2. Lacey Maguire (D)
3. Lexie Heslin (D)
11 Yrs (3km):
1. Lachlan Ford-Thompson
(D)
2. Matthew Brodie (G)
3. Cameron Murch (G)
11 Yrs (2km):
1. Xavia Oloman (G)
2. Sarah Orme (G)
3. Nicola Westerman (D)
10 Yrs (2km):
1. Jackson Pitstock (D)
2. Ashley Perry (D)
3. Alex Knox (G)
10 Yrs (2km):
1. Macey Heslin (D)
2. Alexia Lever (D)
3. Elizah Feltham (G)
9 Yrs (2km):
1. Hamish Gartery (G)
2. Cooper Harm (G)
3. Marty Worboys (D)
9 Yrs (1km):
1. Kataya McNamara
(G)
2. Reagan McMillan (G)
3. Lillijana Burrows (G)
Overall Girl Winner – Mary Higgins (D) – 11.38.00
(3km)
Overall Boy Winner – Tye Thompson (D) –
15.46.81 (4km)
DEACON - 161
GWYNNE - 150
Congratulations to all students who participated in our
Annual Interhouse Cross Country held at the Allora Golf
Course on Friday, 24 April. Thank you to all students and
staff who assisted at the cross country. A special thank you
goes to Mr Nott and Ms Sutton for their organisation of the
event.
School Link
Anglo American Broncos Rugby League and
Netball Challenge
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)
Update
Round 3 On Wednesday 22 April we played our second game
of the Anglo American Broncos Rugby League and Netball
Competition against Warwick SHS in Warwick. The B Grade
rugby league side were unfortunate not to come away with a
victory, losing by just 6 points with a final score of 16-22. Our A
grade side went down 18-30.
Sunny Cards - You may have noticed that we have changed
the format of our Sunny Cards, with a stamp being used instead
of our hole punch. In order to cut printing costs, our new cards
are also two-sided.
1 completed card = 20 stamps (ie 2 sides completed)
In order to be eligible for end-of-term Rewards activities,
students will have to complete 10 Sunny Cards. This is the
same number of stamps required for last term.
The B-Grade netball team played a great game ending with a
score of 28-11 against Warwick State High School. Mary
Higgins was awarded Player of the Match. Congratulations.
The A Grade team were beaten by a very experienced
Warwick State High team, with a score of 61 to 2. The C
Grade netball team were unfortunate to lose, the score being
36-0. Congratulations to all girls on their performance and
excellent sportsmanship displayed throughout the games.
Round 4 We played our first home game of the competition
against Assumption on Wednesday 29 April. Both A grade
and B grade rugby league teams played great games but were
unfortunate to lose, the B grade score being 18-4 to
Assumption and the A grade score being 34-4 to Assumption.
Both teams played well and Mr Nott was very pleased with
their efforts considering the amount of players out with injury.
The A Grade netball team played a great game against
Assumption but were unfortunate to lose, the score being 27 1. The B grade team played a great game coming away with a
win, the score being 30-12. The C Grade netball team were
unfortunate to lose, the score being 23-8. Congratulations to
all girls on their performance and excellent sportsmanship
displayed throughout the games. We look forward to our next
game against Goondiwindi SHS in Goondiwindi on
Wednesday 20 May.
Darling Downs 10-12 Years Trials
The past few weeks have been a busy time for
our students at 10-12Yr sporting trials. Jack Hill
participated at the Darling Downs Hockey Trials in
Toowoomba on Monday. Jack performed well on
the day but unfortunately was not selected.
Due to the recent rain, the Darling Downs Touch Trials
scheduled for Monday were postponed to Wednesday 6 May.
Molly Harm, Lexie Heslin and Alexia Lever were attending
these trials.
Stan Bain participated in the Darling Downs
Soccer trials in Stanthorpe on Sunday and
Monday. Stan has been selected in the Darling
Downs Team to attend the State Carnival in
Brendale from July 25 to July 28.
Congratulations, Stan!
The Darling Downs Rugby League Trials were
held in Stanthorpe on Sunday 26 April. Connar
Feltham, Ryley Lever and Jacob Meddleton
proudly represented Allora P-10 State School
and Southern Downs at these trials. The boys
played well but were not selected.
The Darling Downs Netball Trials were held in
Toowoomba on Monday 27 April. Alexia Lever,
Molly Harm and Xanthe Esson proudly
represented Allora P-10 State School and
Southern Downs at these trials. The girls played
well but were not selected to go on further.
Sunny Certificates - These will be awarded for:
 5 completed Sunny Cards (ie 100 stamps)
 10 completed Sunny Cards (ie 200 stamps)
Whole School Assembly: Monday 18 May - Students who
have achieved 5 and 10 Sunny Cards will be recognised on this
assembly. All are welcome to attend!
Mid Term Reward: Tuesday 19 May - Count of Sunny Cards
as at 3pm Friday 15 May. Small cost will be involved.
Students will be informed of this.
Mid Term Reward: Tuesday 19 May - Students Years 5-10
 Warwick SHS Musical Matinee
 Students from Years 5 -10 will be ranked by
number of Sunny Cards achieved
 “Top 40” invited to attend. We have obtained 40
free tickets to this event. Consequently, we will
perform a Sunny Card count on the previous
Friday.
Mid Term Reward: Students Years P-4
 Students in P-4 will participate in a schoolbased Rewards Activity on a date yet to be
decided. Additional details will be published
when they come to hand.
 Students from Years P-4 will be ranked by
number of Sunny Cards achieved
 “Top 40” invited to attend
End of Term Reward: To be eligible, students must have
10 completed Sunny Cards (ie 200 stamps)
Years 7-10 - Friday 5 June:
 Final count of completed Sunny Cards at 3pm
(no exceptions)
 School Resource Charges must be paid by this
date to be eligible
 Recording on One School must be up to date by
midday Monday
Friday 12 June:
 Final date for payment (no exceptions)
Friday 19 June:
 Rewards Day
 Kloud9 and Grand Central
 Organiser: Robyn Westerman
Years P-6 - Friday 5 June:
 Final count of completed Sunny Cards at 3pm
(no exceptions)
 School Resource Charges must be paid by this
date to be eligible
 Recording on One School must be up to date by
midday Monday
Wednesday 17 June: Final date for payment (no exceptions)
Friday 19 June:
 Rewards Day
 Kloud9 and Park [BYO picnic lunch]
 Organiser: Ros Hibberd
School Link
Some Photographs of our ANZAC Ceremonies
School Link
Assessment Items - Mrs Peck
Assessment Items (continued)
Year 7 Maths - Exam on Units 3 & 4 (Algebra Part A and
Chance Part B) - Part A Thursday 21 May - Week 5; Part B
Monday 15 June - Week 9
Year 8 LOTE - Mr Gill The Year 8 students demonstrated an
excellent work ethic last term and this resulted in strong
achievement results across the whole cohort. I was
impressed with their diligence and effort and encourage each
student to maintain this level. This term, Year 8 will be
studying the role of MANGA (cartoons / comics) in Japanese
culture and will create and construct their own MANGA piece.
Assessment is due approximately Week 8.
Year 8 Maths - Assignment from Unit 2 (Data - Lateral Body
Functions - Thursday 21 May - Week 5 or before.
Exam on Units 3 & 4 (Indices, Algebra & Measurement Monday 15 June - Week 9
Year 9 Maths - Exam on Units 3 & 4 (Trigonometry, Similarity,
Algebra) - Thursday 11 June, Week 8
Year 10 Maths - Exam on Units 3 & 4 (Algebra &
Relationships) - Friday 12 June - Week 8
Year 9 Business - Portfolio Assessment Activities continuous in-class assessment
Theory Test - Part A - Managing Information and
Part B - Accounting Fundamentals - Monday 1 June - Week 7
Year 7 LOTE - Mr Gill The Year 7 cohort also demonstrated
an excellent work ethic which resulted in strong achievement
results. This term, students in Year 7 will investigate a
controversial issue relating to Japanese culture. Students are
required to present the issue to the class, highlight both sides
of the argument, and make use of persuasive techniques.
Presentations will be approximately Week 7 and 8.
Year 6 LOTE - Mr Gill In Term Two, Year 6 students will be
completing a cultural investigation on a topic of their interest.
Students are required to research, critique and inform an
audience. Assessment will be an informative presentation to
the class. Presentations will be in approximately Week 7 and
8.
Year 5 LOTE - Mr Gill In Term Two, Year 5 students will be
studying new Japanese vocabulary and continuing with
hiragana. Students are required to learn Japanese greetings,
animals and colours. Assessment will be a written test in
Week 7.
Arigatougozaimasu
Sensei Gill
“Around the Ridges”
Cent Sale - Victoria Hill Hall aid hall funds, Friday 8 May starts
7pm sharp. Supper provided. Primary school children free.
Admission $5.
Well Women’s Clinic, Allora, Southern Cross Care, Allora on
Thursday 25 June from 9am to 3pm. Phone
4666 3171 to
book a FREE appointment
Working with Young People-Self Harm/Self Injury
Behaviours East Creek Community Centre, 43 Kitchener St,
East Toowoomba 22 May 2015 - 9:00-12:30pm, Cost $99
(includes morning tea). Prior registration essential. Places
limited. Contact Garry King - [email protected]
Horse in War - Sacrifice. Bravery. Mateship - at Cobb+Co
Museum, 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba until 5 October.
Open daily 10am to 4pm. Cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au
Sunday Social Tennis at Allora - Sunday afternoon social
tennis, initially for Autumn months. Start time of 2:30pm; ball
fee of $3/player. All playing abilities and families are welcome.
Call Andrew or Catherine on 4666 2260 or email
[email protected]
Junior Tennis - Clifton, Friday afternoons, Clifton Tennis
Association courts. Contact Kellie Brady 0488 964 559 or
Ashley Gillam 4697 3571 at night if interested.
JE Dance House Clifton - FE Logan Hall, Clifton. For more
info contact Jameille Eugarde 041
767 150 or
[email protected]
Year 9 History - Mr Hay Students have begun a unit on early
Australian History entitled “Making a Nation”, with the focus
being largely on Australian settlement throughout the convict
era.
Students have been provided with a Resource
Magazine and an accompanying Workbook. The Workbook
will be required to be submitted on FRIDAY MAY 8 th, with
both the Goal Setting Activity and Activity # 1 completed.
Year 10 English - Mr Hay Currently reading the David
Metzenthen novel “Boys of Blood and Bone”. Workbooks will
be collected on FRIDAY MAY 8th, with Activities 1,2,3 & 5
being marked and commented upon.
Year 10 History - Mr Hay Students have begun a unit on
Australia’s role in World War Two. Workbooks will be
collected regularly and classwork/homework commented
upon. Parents will be notified if students do not either submit
their work or if work is submitted in an incomplete manner.
Year 7 English - Mr Hay Currently reading “A Fortunate Life”
by Albert Facey, an Australian classic. Workbooks were
collected last Friday and will be collected and perused on a
weekly basis. Likewise, we will complete a series of “Literacy
development” exercises throughout the term, focusing on
some of the basics of literacy, with Homework activities for
these due each Friday. Parents will be notified if students do
not either submit their work or if work is submitted in an
incomplete manner.
Year 8 English - Mr Hay Currently reading “Nanberry” by
Jackie French. Accompanying workbook will be required to
be submitted weekly for perusal.