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Biloela State School News
2 April 2015
PRINCIPAL
Mr Matt Sahlqvist
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
Mrs Cathie Dendle
Business Services
Manager
Mrs Jill Roberts
Administration Officers
Ms Julie Bayles
Mrs Kathy Peake
OFFICE HOURS
Mon—Fri
8.00am—4.00pm
ABSENCES
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SCHOOL DENTAL
VAN
4992 7137
0407 761 890
Cnr Gladstone Road & Rainbow
St.
PO Box 395, Biloela Qld 4715
PH: 4992 8888 Fax: 4992 8800
[email protected]
We acknowledge the traditional
custodians of this land and pay
our respects to the elders, past,
present and future, for they hold
the memories, the traditions, the
culture and hopes of Indigenous
Australia.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
It is hard to believe that we have already reached the end of Term 1.
The Term has had many highlights but it is the everyday behaviour and presentation of our students that is particularly commendable. We
continually focus on our students remaining on track by following our CARS - COMMUNICATION, ATTITUDE, RESPECT and SAFETY. I
encourage parents to use the same language at home over the Easter break.
Removal of Trees
The tree loppers have completed the work in the school. I realise for some this has been quite confronting opening the school up and removing some significant shade. Please understand that this work was carried out under two scopes of work.
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Repair and removal of trees damaged by the cyclone
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Removal of potential safety and future safety risks
In the Junior playground there was one large tree that had a large fault in the middle section that was slowly dying and could have the potential risk of falling. The other significant tree that was removed was the yellow flowering tree near the Junior toilet block. This tree was
partly damaged by the cyclone but had been marked to be removed in the future due to its size and encroachment onto buildings.
The Arborist with the tree loppers also identified several large gum trees that had started to split or rot internally at the base. Considering
the weight above these fault areas it was suggested removal just for safety reasons. Below are photos of some of the rot and cracks in
the trees.
WHERE TO NOW? The Arborist is providing a planting plan for the School to replace some of the removed trees. We
have also been approached by a parent who is in contact with Greening Australia to help in
providing seedlings. It is the School’s plan to have some of the Lower School classes adopt
these seedlings and look after them for the time they are at Biloela State School. Finally the
School has begun applying for grants to build a new shade structure in the Junior Playground.
I thank everyone for their concern about the work being carried out in the School and welcome any feedback on how we can move forward and set up a sustainable planting plan for
the future of the School and community.
Attendance
Being at school every day counts. Missing one day of school can mean that your child has missed important curriculum content. If your
child is absent one day per week, this quickly adds up to two months of missed school in a year.
School Attendance for term 1: 94.2%
Prep – 94.7%
Year 1 – 92.4%
Year 2 – 93.9%
Year 4 – 94%
Year 5 – 94.1%
Year 6 – 94.9%
Year 3 – 94.8%
ANZAC Commemorative Service:
Our ANZAC Commemorative Service will be held on Friday 24 April 2015, at 9.45am at the Civic Centre. This is a special 100 year service and we will be combining with the other local primary schools. Students from Biloela High School will run the service.
Students will be also asked to march with the School on Saturday morning at the Community Service. Details will be provided on the first
week back. Have a safe Easter Break and enjoy time with your family. Matt Sahlqvist.
Cross Country Results
Our Cross Country was held at the High School last Friday, March 27th.
Congratulations to our Age Champions for 2015 .
GIRLS
9 years – Layla Green (Gregory)
10 years – Charlie Barsby (Mitchell)
11 years – Rachel Melville (Leichhardt)
12 years – Khaiya-Tina Albury-Malcolm (Mitchell)
BOYS
9 years – Bradley Brandt (Mitchell)
10 years – Ben Miguel-Sanchez (Gregory)
11 years – Josh Hall (Leichhardt)
12 years – Maverick Barsby (Mitchell)
This year was the most closely contested ever between the three houses with ONLY 4 points separating
first and third. A big congratulations to all the students who participated either as competitors, cheer
squad or helpers. Thank you also to our parent and staff helpers. The morning ran very smoothly and
even the weather was obliging.
On Friday 20 March Mrs Edwina Barsby took
some of our students to Benaraby to compete in
Six a Side Soccer.
Our teams joined in with Biloela St. Joseph students and both the boys and girls teams won
their games.
Congratulations to those students involved.
On Wednesday 25th March we were visited by the Camp Quality puppets and their puppeteers. What a fantastic way
to learn about cancer and the wonderful power of laughter! Here are some comments from 3S…
I think the puppet show was so funny that I wanted to keep them! – Madeline
I loved the puppet show – it was very funny. – Katelyn
I thought it was the most amazing puppet show I have seen. – Jone
The best…epic! Best show ever. Funny, amazing, hilarious, very super special memory. – Adam
I think it was funny when Mrs Nielsen dressed up and danced. – Emerson
APRIL
School Holidays
3-19
School Resumes
Monday
MAY
20
Port Curtis Cross
country Ubobo
Show Holiday
8
Under 8’s Week
15-22
15
JUNE
SEP B & WM have
been learning about the
weather this term.
They have learned about
the four seasons
They have conducted an
investigation and experimented with how rain is created.
We have made whirligigs to
investigate wind pressure
and direction.
Athletics for 5-8
year olds
Discus and 800m
for 9-12 year olds
Athletics Carnival
for 9-12 year olds
Callide Valley Athletics
JULY
3
School Photos
16
4
5
19
State Swimming Titles
Last week Tyler and Miss McLeod attended the State Swimming Titles at
the Sleeman Aquatic Centre in Brisbane, representing Capricornia.
Tyler swam quite a few events and achieved some PB’s in his chosen
events.
Well done Tyler.
Harmony Day held Friday 20 March
Jharal Yow Yeh former Broncos players is now an Ambassador for
the “Deadly Choices” Program through Nhulundu Medical Centre,
Gladstone. Jharal visited Biloela State School recently and spoke to
Indigenous students about making healthy choices, exercising and
getting a good education. Jharal shared his life story with the students which included attending school, becoming a professional
NRL player and his life changing injury whilst playing for the
Queensland State of Origin Team which ended his football career.
Jharal has not given up and is now studying Sports Psychology and
strongly emphasises the importance of attending school regularly
and getting a good education.