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Caboolture Special School Newsletter
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Principal's Message
Catching Up With Curriculum
Primary Years Department News
Health & Physical Education News
Chaplaincy News
Community News
P&C News
Deputy Principal Parent Patch
Early Years Department News
Music Department News
Studenet Services News
Student Awards
Hospitality & Tuckshop
Principal's Message
Hello parents, carers and friends,
ENGAGED PARTNERSHIPS – a focus on local decision making, embracing autonomy and creating and
maintaining partnerships
This Saturday 28 March, we host the P&C Development Day at our school. This is an initiative of the P&C
Sunshine Coast branch and is a skilling event for members of P&C committees across the Sunshine Coast. It is
an opportunity to showcase our school facilities and programs and on your behalf I will take great pride in
giving our participants a tour of the school facilities and discuss our students programs with the group. Please
join us if you are available.
Last week we received news that Auntie Cynthia Browning, an elder of the Gubbi Gubbi people, who has been
assisted by Waminda Community Service and Respite Centre at Ningi, passed away due to ill health. Auntie
Cynthia has visited our school on several occasions and been part of storytelling sessions and cultural events,
assisting our students in their learning in the areas of English and History, in particular. Our school captains,
under the guidance of our Student Services Leader, Nicole Coady have represented our school at her funeral
this week. Our thoughts and prayers go to Auntie’s Cynthia’s family and I know she will be in our memories for
a very long time to come.
SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS – a focus on knowing our students and meeting their needs
Our students are beginning to prepare for the upcoming ANZAC Day
ceremonies at our school on Thursday 23 April. This week we thank our
Horticulture teacher Leo Bridgeman and his team of students who are
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busy preparing the grounds for these special events. In particular, we
thank Lyndsay and JP for preparing the ANZAC garden.
Our ceremonies will be at 8.50am for Junior Assembly and at 11.30 for
Senior Assembly on 23 April. This is the first week of Term 2.
Purple Day for Epilepsy. Our school is supporting this day on Friday 27 March
Purple Day is a grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy
worldwide. On 26 March each year, people from around the globe are asked to
wear purple and spread the word about epilepsy.
Purple Day was founded in 2008, by nine­year­old Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, Canada. Motivated by her
own struggles with epilepsy, Cassidy started Purple Day in an effort to get people talking about the disorder
and inform those with seizures that they are not alone. She named the day Purple Day after the internationally
recognized colour for epilepsy, lavender.
Thousands of people, schools and workplaces have joined the campaign, wearing purple to work and hosting
Purple Day events and promotions. Epilepsy Australia is the official Australian partner of Purple Day and has
joined up with other epilepsy organizations from across the globe including Canada, USA, UK and South Africa
to make Purple Day even bigger. Epilepsy Queensland is the Queensland member of Epilepsy Australia and is
proud to have the official role of promoting Purple Day throughout Queensland
Beth Devonshire - Principal
Deputy Principal
Hello to all parents, carers and community members,
Attendance and student outcomes
Research confirms a strong link between attendance and student outcomes. While some student absences are
unavoidable and understandable due to illness and the like, or enforced through school disciplinary absences,
many are not. These could be unexplained or unauthorised absences.
Poor school attendance can be linked to a number of related short and long­term adverse outcomes for
students including lower academic outcomes, early school leaving, substance use, poverty, unemployment
and negative health outcomes. However these factors may be interrelated in complex ways and factors that
lead to low levels of attendance may also independently lead to some of these adverse outcomes.
A student’s regular absence from school may be a critical indicator in disengagement, leading directly to some
of these adverse outcomes. Regardless of the nature of the relationship, poor school attendance, particularly
with a high number of unexplained or unauthorised absences, is a readily observable warning sign for
potential longer­term adverse outcomes.
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Poor school attendance can be an early warning sign for future adverse outcomes
For Further information please go to:
http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au/education/management/Pages/Managing­Student­Absences­and­Enforcing­
Enrolment­and­Attendance­at­State­Schools.aspx
Brad Tavelardis - Deputy Principal
Catching Up With Curriculum
Important to literacy development is reading to children and encouraging them to read widely for pleasure and
learning. Reading plays an important part in students’ lives during their school years and beyond. It allows
children to actively engage their imagination and opens up a world of educational opportunity.
With the holidays fast approaching it is an appropriate time to reflect on the importance of reading to our
children, our own reading (children seeing adults as readers), and providing opportunities for our children to
engage with a variety of books, magazines, digital texts, newspapers, etc.
Happy Reading
Judy Clark - Head Of Curriculum
Early Years Department News
As I write there is now only a little over one week of school left for term 1, 2015. I’m sure you will agree that
your child has settled in well to the school year and is showing fantastic and sometimes pleasantly surprising
progress across the learning areas. With your support and the dedication and professionalism of the staff your
child has engaged in many wonderful, challenging and fun learning experiences during this term. Each child is
to be congratulated for their individual efforts and determination to do their best. Well done on a most
successful first quarter of the school year.
Since last writing the Early Years teachers have shared a variety of successes and celebrations.
In the learning area of Human Relationships Education EY­E report that they are learning about caring for
their bodies and respecting their friends. They are implementing aspects of personal hygiene and nice touch.
In the learning area of ‘The Arts’ EY­D have had lots of fun using whole body to explore cornflour paint on a
large piece of cardboard.
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In Literacy development EY­A have been writing their own texts as a class and having fun using their imaginations. Developing their respect for self and learning EY­G are successfully completing their individual 1,2,3 tasks independently during middle session each day. By far the most talked about success has been the swimming programs running on a Monday and Tuesday for 8 classes and Thursday for 3 classes. EY­K have had lots of fun working very successfully at bubbles, kicking and getting out of the pool when swimming is finished. EY­F have been sea monkeys enjoying exploring their skills in the water. EY­C have loved swimming lessons especially when singing songs as a group. EY­B staff and parent helpers have noticed the significant improvement their students have made in water confidence. EY­J,H,I students, parents, and staff are all loving swimming. Their last swim is Thursday 26 March and they know there will be many happy faces but a little sad that it’s the last day.
I’ll leave you with a few photos of EY-A and EY-B enjoying swimming. Thank you again to the many
parent helpers who have ensured the swimming program could occur. EY- A
EY-B
Matthew and Jared
Nathaniel
EY- A Whole class
EY-B
Jett
On behalf of the Early Years staff I wish you and your family a safe and happy Easter Holiday and look forward to another term filled with fun and success!
Jewel Bauer ­ Early Years Department Leader Primary Years Department News
“I like kicking a footy around on the oval.” (Tien, year 6.)
“It’s fun to play handball.” (Mark, year 4.)
What amazing students we have….. supported by teachers and teacher aides who continue to
engage and extend on their individual interests and abilities. In the past fortnight I have been inspired
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by students who are achieving learning goals. Cath, Lee and Detta from the PY-A class were really
excited when Zac (pictured below) started using a switch to change the slides on the interactive
whiteboard. After only a few days, he started running this morning session independently.
Way To Go Zac!
Students are continuing to demonstrate respect for learning, self and others in the Primary Years
department:
• Micah, Kaleb and Izzie from PY-E have been including friends in play.
• Damien from PY-G achieved a personal best by jumping over the skipping rope three times!
• Danny from PY-C is experiencing success with his classroom routine and enjoying engaging in
self-directed learning tasks.
• Ant from PY-L is happy at school and enjoying spending time with his friends.
Handball is the game to play at the moment and quite a few students are practicing their skills for a
handball tournament next term. The pictures below show some of the students from PY-K and PY-L
who have been working hard to prepare for this tournament.
Erin McCrea – Primary Years Department Leader.
Music Department News
"The Junior Secondary Concert is almost here!"
First up this year will be our marvellous Junior Secondary department who will be presenting a show
with the theme "Funtastic!". Last years 7-9 concert was full of expert dancing, singing, acting and
laughter.
Our Junior Secondary students are sure to entertain us!
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When:
Wednesday 1 April
Where:
School Hall
Time:
6pm
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Taste on Torrens will be open from 5pm for refreshments and food.
See you there!
Andrew Keppie - Music Teacher
HPE Department News
HPE – Our school being active and adventurous!
Early Years swimming finishes this week after fantastic sessions where students have shown great progress in their confidence and skills and also had a ball of fun. Many a tear were shed as students said “Bye pool!” Importantly, these lessons give us data about where students are at for planning our swimming program in future years. The program could not have been possible without the many parents that generously gave of their time. Many comments were made to me by staff about how enthusiastic and attentive the parents were with individual needs of students in each group. A very big thank you to you all! Thank you to all the staff involved in assisting students access the pool, especially Yvonne who drove the bus each day. Your efforts are very much appreciated! Sincere thanks also go to the professional staff from St Peter’s and North Lakes who tuned in to the needs of our students so well.
Early Years swimming at St Peter’s Pool
As concert rehearsals go into full swing, HPE has been unable to use the hall. With the hot and wet weather, HPE lessons have been using the gym for rhythmic and expressive movement (dance). To assist student’s creativity, students have been raiding the HPE Teacher’s dress up box and dancing up a storm in character!
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Primary Years students getting into dressing up for dance!
Many classes are now cycling with their class teacher. Every second Friday, Tony Clarke from Caboolture Sports Club is assisting the HPE Teacher in further developing the school’s Cycling Safety and Skills Program. Tony’s expertise and experience as a cycling coach is invaluable in this process. A group of Senior Secondary students is also assisting as we trial and refine skills and drills that will be integral to the program. Below is half the group who also took the opportunity to raid the HPE Teacher’s dress up box whilst getting the bikes for their lesson. Ben Byrne ­ HPE Teacher
Student Services News
Try not to use the word DON’T.
Before our brains can process the word don’t, they have to process the instruction or verb first. Try and phrase the request in a positive way.
Good practice: Walk on concrete.
For children the word “don’t” can be confusing. This can lead children to misunderstand instructions or requests. For example: Don’t run.
This links to SWPBS – Respect for Learning – I listen and follow instructions.
Give children CONSEQUENCES for poor choices.
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Consequences are things that make the child accept responsibility for their actions.
Good practice: You haven’t put your toys away, so we can’t go to the park until you have done your job.
When children are given punishment they can forget what they did wrong. Punishments are also harder for the adult to enforce. For example: You’re grounded for 6 weeks!
This links to SWPBS – Respect for Self – I stop, think and make good choices.
If children see mistakes as CHALLENGES they can handle them better.
Good practice: Oh dear, you’ve spilt your milk. What do we need to fix it up?
If children see mistakes as a PROBLEM, they will be a problem. For example: You’re so clumsy, move out of my way while I fix up this mess. This links to SWPBS – Respect for Self – I ask for help when I have a problem.
Nicole Coady - Student Services Department Leader
A Note From Our Chappy
School Chaplains
SU QLD chaplains, or 'chappies', provide spiritual and emotional support to school communities.
They are in the prevention and support business: helping students find a better way to deal with
issues ranging from family breakdown and loneliness, to drug abuse, depression and anxiety. They
provide a listening ear and a caring presence for kids in crisis, and those who just need a friend.
They also provide support for staff and parents in school communities.
• SU QLD has placed chappies in 63% of all Queensland state primary schools and in 88% of
all Queensland state high schools. Right now, our chappies are serving over 400,000
Queensland students.
The Need For School Chaplains
Our children and young people need help
• More than ever before, Australian children are experiencing family problems, confusing
relationships, friendship issues, peer pressure, self-esteem issues, bullying and depression.
Our teenagers have their own unique issues. More young people today are self-harming. Too
many young people are experiencing mental health problems.
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At certain times in their lives, children and young people of all ages will feel lonely, hopeless,
confused, misunderstood and helpless. In all of these times, the guidance of a mature, caring and
supportive adult can greatly assist a child’s capacity to cope.
In Australian schools today, there are a variety of welfare services available to students. The services
of our nation’s school chaplains complement other services in schools, such as those offered by
guidance officers, counsellors, youth support coordinators, nurses and police officers.
School chaplains are part of the solution.
Chappy quote.
We can only do small acts of kindness with what we have.
Mother Theresa
Tania Byers - School Chaplain
Student Awards
Congratulations to the following students who received a weekly award on assembly;
CLASS
STUDENT NAME
EY-A
Mathew, Emma, Jared
EY-B
Tyler, Nathaniel
EY-C
Jayden
EY-D
Brock
EY-E
Aiden
EY-G
Angus, Jamie-Leigh
EY-H
Hayley, Kaitlyn
EY-I
Georgia
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EY-K
Samuel, Joshua
PY-B
Abazar
PY-C
Ella, Seth, Patrica
PY-D
Holley
PY-E
Mitcell, Paige
PY-H
Rose, Caleb
PY-I
Baylee, Daniel
PY-M
Troy, Makayla, Erin
Hospitality & Tuckshop News
Tuckshop (Tastes on Torrens) opens every Wednesday and Thursday for morning tea and lunch. Many of the
products are home made by our senior students participating in our Hospitality program.
A friendly reminder that Flexischools is the only ordering process for tuckshop. You can place your online orders
in advance if you wish. Unfortunately cash orders cannot be accepted. Ordering through Flexischools is easy.
Simply go to http://www.flexischools.com.au/ and click “Register Now”. We have also sent home an information
sheet with further details on how to register.
If you require assistance registering or placing orders on Flexischools, please contact the office on 54314444 to
make a time with Kaye in the tuckshop.Kaye will be available on Monday and Tuesday mornings.
We hope you will support our students in this program throughout the year.
Tony Dwan - Hospitality Teacher
P&C News
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P&C Meeting – 6.00pm 28 April 2015
P&C – Uniform Shop
Why join the P&C ?
It is a great way to keep informed about your school and contribute to your childs education and school
community.
Your contribution can be as large or small as you can manage and include everything from taking on an
executive position, attending meetings or receiving P&C minutes by email. Volunteering at an event like a
sausage sizzle or stamping raffle books. You may take on a role that suits your skills like grant writing, helping
with planning events or develop new skills by helping those in these or executive roles.There is something for
everyone and best of all you will make new friends and have some fun with others from your school.
Our General monthly meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm and everyone is welcome.
Debbie Grey - Vice President
0438 543 626
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open each Wednesday from 9:00am–10:00am.
Uniform order forms are also available on the school website.
School Banking
A reminder that school banking is on each Tuesday. Please send your childs banking book on this day.
Thank You
Caboolture My Time
MyTime groups provide support for mothers, fathers, grandparents and anyone caring for a child with a disability
or chronic medical condition. MyTime Caboolture is at Caboolture Special School from 9:30am. We welcome
back old members and welcoming new members. If you have any questions, please contact Rachael on
0410492181 or email: [email protected]
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Rachael Fedrick - MyTime Facilitator
Community News
FREEDOM WHEELS
Freedon Wheels Modified Bike Service enables children with disabilities to experience the joy
of riding for the first time.
Freedom Wheels is available to any person with a disabillity. Clients do not need to undergo a means
test. It is a customised bike program that modifies bikes fo children with diabilities.With the help of a
highly skilled team of therapists, engineers and volunteers at TADQ (Technical Aid to the Disabled),
children with disabilities can enjoy riding a bike.
Freedom Wheels offer a wide range of modifications that can either be left on the bike or removed
easily without tools for storage and transport. The TADQ therapist will advise which modifacations are
needed.
The Freedom Wheels appliction is available for download at
www.tadq.org.au or you can call
TADQ on 1300 663 243 or (07) 3216 1733. Email [email protected]
Indigenous Families
If any families in the community are looking for any type of medical assistance please contact your local clinic,
Indigenous Urban Institute Of Health on 5429 1000
If you also have any questions about your Centrelink payments your contact for the Caboolture Office is
Indigenous Liason Officer, Ashleigh Simpson on 1800 136 380 or 3480 1254
If you have issues with any other problems please contact Sue Williams, Indigenous Community Advisor on
Monday 8:30am - 2:30pm & Thursday 8:30am - 12:30pm on 0477 756 958
Torrens Road
CABOOLTURE SOUTH, QLD, 4506
07 5431 4444
07 5431 4400
[email protected]
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