Carbrook State School
Principal: Kim Egan
511-535 Beenleigh Redland Bay Rd
Carbrook 4130
Email: [email protected]
Success with Effort
Principal’s News
Acting Deputy Principal: Kerry-Ann Reese
Phone: 3209 0888
Absentee Line: 3208 08 60
Fax: 3209 0800
Website: www.carbrookss.eq.edu.au
Issue 4 15 May 2015
Kim Egan
Naplan
Last week our students sat the NAPLAN tests for
2015. Congratulations to their class teachers and our specialist teachers who
worked diligently to build student test stamina which has occurred over the
past 12 months.
Naplan is one source of data that we use to inform reflection upon the progress of
our students and our school. At Carbrook we seek a range of data from a range of
sources to create a balanced view of how our students and our school is performing
and what our subsequent actions need to be.
Naplan 2015 at Carbrook was successful this week. I know this because our Year 3 and 5 teachers
combined with their Prep, Years 1, 2 ,4 ,6 and specialist colleagues have worked together skilfully to deliver
quality learning programs over time to our varied student body. I also know this because our teachers
regularly collect student performance data to “take the pulse” of your child’s learning. Results are scheduled
to be received in the last week of Term 3.
To our students in Years 3 and 5 I hope you feel proud of your efforts. I know I am!
Success with Effort!
Report Cards to be Emailed this Semester
Carbrook is updating its reporting processes in line with 21st century practices. This term Carbrook will be
embarking on an electronic system of reporting, therefore report cards will be emailed to families at the end
of this semester rather than receiving a hard copy.
In March this year Education Queensland has made available the facility for Carbrook to email report cards
home to families at the end of the semester.
Emailing report cards home has 3 advantages.
Parents get an instant PDF file copy of their child’s report card that can be saved and printed as
required.
The enormous amount of paper and copying costs for paper report card can be used for other
learning resources in the school.
The school’s carbon footprint is reduced and paper and printing resources conserved.
In the coming weeks parents will receive a letter requesting confirmation of their current email addresses. In
order for electronic reporting to be successful, it is necessary contact details (email addresses) are accurate
on our school database. Please respond to any emailed or hardcopy requests for confirmation of current
email addresses. Parents can still request a printed copy if they do not have email access and
arrangements will be made accordingly.
Report cards will be generated directly from one school. Please add
[email protected] to your list of safe senders to ensure report card emails aren’t sent
to the Junk folder.
In addition to receiving an academic report, parents will receive a support document that provides
information on your child’s academic position within the year level cohort. This is a new initiative to the
reporting process and the intention is to provide informed information around your child’s achievement
progress and position in relation to his/her peers.
Every day counts
As we have started Term 2, parents are reminded of the importance of sending
children to school every day. Being at school every day counts, with one day
absent each week quickly adding up to two months of missed lessons in a year.
Unless your child is ill, it is expected that your child will be at school learning
every day of the school year.
More information on the importance of regular school attendance is available at
http://education.qld.gov.au/everydaycounts/index.html
Late arrivals at school – We are seeing a large number of students arriving late for school. Attendance at school
every day gives your child the best opportunity to do well. Just a little bit doesn’t seem much but……..
He/ She is only missing
just….
That equals….
Which is…..
& over 13 yrs of schooling
that’s...
10 mins per day
50 mins per week
Nearly 1.5 weeks
per year
Nearly ½ year
20 mins per day
1hr 40 mins per week
Over 2.5 weeks
per year
Nearly 1 year
Half hour per day
Half a day per week
4 weeks per year
Nearly 1½ years
1hour per day
1 day per week
8 weeks per year
Over 2½ years
Student Uniforms
Cooler weather will see increased numbers of school jumpers over the coming weeks. Our
school has a school winter uniform. Please ensure all your property is named. Named
uniform pieces increase the chances of these pieces being returned to their rightful owner.
I appreciate your continued support of our school’s uniform code. School uniform can be
purchased from the School Locker 3440 9701.
Mothers’ Day Stall 2015
The Mothers’ Day Stall was back again this year with some great gifts. Students
were invited to go shopping for a small gift for Mum or “special someone“. The
P&C organized a range of gifts of great value. Thank you to those volunteers
who provided an opportunity for children to buy a little present for mum without
her knowing what it was. How nice it was to hear the many stories from our
students who provided their Mum with a special breakfast in bed plus a surprise
present on Mothers’ Day. We appreciate everyone who helped make this such a success. Without the help
of volunteers this opportunity would not be able to be run. Your dedication and support is greatly
appreciated. Thank You
Celebration of Learning for Term 2, 2015
Term 2 Celebration of learning is scheduled for all
classes from 1pm Thursday, 25 June. All parents
are welcome to attend and celebrate their child
being 100 days smarter at school.
Please this save this date and time.
Deputy Principal’s News
Kerry-Ann Reese
CREATIVE DANCE – CELEBRATION OF LEARNING
This term has started off with a bang. Term 2 commenced with our wonderful
Creative Dance spectacular. This was Carbrook’s first celebration of learning for
the year. The students showcased their groovy dance moves, all choreographed
by the wonderful dance troop: Creative Dance. A big thank to Michelle, Amanda
and Eric from Creative Dance studios for another wonderful year of dance. Our
students thoroughly enjoy participating in this dance program each year, and this
year did not disappoint.
Thank you to our wonderful P & C for the wonderful catering efforts on the night and for the parents who
assisted on the night.
ANZAC DAY
Our 100th commemorative parade was a respectful parade where our students, teachers, parents,
grandparents and other community members showed respect to our ANZACS and those that have or that
are serving our country. Our wonderful Carbrook Kids presented excellent audience manners during the
parade whilst our school leaders, special guests, choir and strings addressed the parade.
A big thank you to the following people:
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Special guest Lance Corporal Matthew for his moving speech and encouraging words
Glen Court and Ryan Campbell for their moving delivery of the first post
Mrs Dillon and Carbrook’s Choir for singing a very moving and powerful song
Mrs Dorney and our string performers
Miss Green for organising and co-ordinating the parade
Big congratulations to our student leaders who lead an amazing parade. Thank you to all those that
attended the parade and making this parade one to remember.
POTTERY LESSONS
Pottery lessons have commenced this term and students have been busily
creating some wonderful clay creations. Students are thoroughly enjoying getting
their hands dirty and getting creative with the clay with the guidance of our Artist
in Residence David Scott. We look forward to seeing the final products.
Business Services Manager’s News
Barbara Willshire
CASH COLLECTION
A big Thank You to all those parents who are continuing to use Online Banking
to pay for their child/children’s excursions etc. I am sure that once you make a
payment this way you will no longer send cash to school. Paying online is
Education Queensland’s preferred payment method, so I encourage you all to
give it a go if possible.
Please remember when transferring money into the school account, that it is
VITAL to enter your CHILD’S NAME, (SURNAME the Initial e.g SMITH, G )
and what the payment is for.
Acc Name:
BSB:
A/C No:
Reference:
Carbrook State School General A/c
064-170 (CBA Branch Springwood)
00902152
Please record both Student Name AND Reference Code
e.g. SMITH K “CAMP”
Details of the school bank account etc can also be found on the school website www.carbrookss.eq.edu.au
Please feel free to contact the office for any other assistance you may need.
If paying by cash please send payment to the office and TUESDAY or THURSDAY MORNINGS between
8.15 and 9.15am
Thank you to all the parents that have paid for their Pottery Lessons. If you have not yet paid for your
lessons please do so as soon as possible.
Preps, Years 1 & 2
Years 3 to 6
$20 – 2 projects: 4 lessons
$30 – 3 projects: 6 lessons
If paying by cash please send in the payment to the office any Tuesday or Thursday Morning between
8.15 and 9am .
If making a payment for the pottery lessons, please use these details below:
Acc Name: Carbrook State School General A/c
BSB:
064-170 (CBA Branch Springwood)
A/C No:
00902152
Reference: Please record both Student Name AND Reference Code “
POTTERY”
(e.g. SMITH, Greg – Pottery)
Many thanks
Barbara Willshire
Business Services Manager
Sports News
Julie Bransdon
PE and Sport Term 2
Physical Education
In Term 2 we continue to implement the new Australian Curriculum for
Physical Education and provide a multitude of new and exciting learning
experiences for all students in Prep to Year 6.
In Prep - Year 2, students will participate in a unit based on the
development of each student’s ability in a range of athletic events. This is
in preparation for the Junior Athletics Carnival at the end of the term. This
includes sprinting and relays, long jump and various tabloid activities.
Students in Year 3 – 6 will participate in a unit based on the development of each student’s ability in a
range of athletic events. This is in preparation for the Interhouse Senior Athletics Carnival at the end of the
term. This includes sprinting and relays, long jump, shot put and ball games. Students will discuss and
practice strategies which enhance team performance. They will also participate in the mid-year beep test to
monitor their individual fitness levels.
Walkers’ Club
As the weather begins to cool down, we invite students and family members to take advantage of the
opportunity to walk, talk and get warm at Walkers Club before school every Monday, Tuesday and Friday
morning. It is wonderful to see our Prep students walking confidently and responsibly with their new friends
they have made at Carbrook this year. Please remember to bring your hat (the sun still shines in winter)
and water bottle with you to Walkers Club and PE lessons.
Interhouse Senior Athletics Carnival
On Monday 1st June and Tuesday 2nd June Carbrook State School will hold its annual Interhouse
Senior Athletics Carnival. Students across Year 3 to Year 6 will dress in their house colours and
enthusiastically participate in long jump, shot put, tug-o-War, ball games, 800m, 200m, 100m/80m and
relays. Please note that high jump is not part of the program as Carbrook is not equipped with the correct
mats which meet safety requirements. More information and a program of events will be published when all
details have been finalised.
Junior Sports Day
On Tuesday 23rd June Carbrook State School will hold its annual Junior Athletics Carnival. Students
across Prep to Year 2 will dress in their house colours and enthusiastically participate in sprinting and
relays, long jump and various tabloid activities. This is a very exciting day with a focus on participation,
being active and having fun! More information and a program of events will be published when all details
have been finalised.
Shailer Park High Futsal and Volleyball Clinic
On Wednesday 25th March, Year 5 and 6 students were fortunate to actively participate in a Sporting
Development Program provided by Shailer Park High. Students and teachers from the high school
organised and coached our Carbrook students on the skills, techniques and rules associated with the sports
of Futsal and Volleyball. Sport specific and fundamental skills, in addition to the enjoyment of playing as a
team, are essential in encouraging our students to become active, stay active, enjoy being active with
friends and create healthy lifestyle habits.
Carbrook Cross Country
The first of Carbrook’s Sports Carnivals was held in last term, when students participated in the annual
Interhouse Cross Country Championships. Students across Prep to Year 6, dressed in their house colours
and enthusiastically participated in the long distance event in an effort to earn points for their particular
house. The 2015 annual Carbrook Interhouse Cross Country Championship was won by LOGAN! Well
done to those students who placed first in each of the age groups:
Age
9 Years
10 Years
11 Years
12 Years
Boys
Jordan S
Joshua W
Jarrod C
James K
Girls
Clodogh B
Telia L
Courtney G
Akeisha W
Congratulations to the following students who were invited to represent Carbook State School at the Pacific
Rim District Cross Country Carnival on Thursday 30th April at Canterbury College.
Carbook State School Cross Country Team 2015: Tehlia L, Tess K, Chloe H, Ella K, Angel W, Courtney
G, Grace H, Aisha B, Isabella K, Talisqua S, Akeisha W, Parise R, April T, Midori K, Duana Z, Joshua W,
Riley F, Zane K, Jordan W, Tyler B, Jarrod C, Harry T, Jhett L, Kai H, Bailey K, James K, James W, Zach C,
Jamie H, Sebastian P
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Representative Sport
Term 1 was very successful with regards to the number of Carbrook State School students who attended
and were successful at District Sporting Trials. Congratulations to the following students who have
represented Carbrook State School at various district sporting trials and have been invited to represent the
Pacific Rim District in their respective sports:
AFL – Zach C, Harry T, Jamie H
Hockey – Talisqa S
Basketball – Brooke Cl, Eden B (Shadow)
Good luck to all of these students who will be representing the Pacific Rim District at the South Coast
Regional Carnivals throughout this term. We wish you all the best in your chosen sports.
*For those students interested in trialling for competitive district teams this year, a list of trial dates/sports
has been published and put on display on the notice board, outside my office, on the school website and in
classrooms. If your child is eligible and interested in attending these trials, please contact me at least 2
weeks prior to the trial date listed. This is to ensure your nomination, permission form, medical form and
principal approval have been completed before attending the trial.
Julie Bransdon (PE Teacher)
PYJAMA PARTY DISCO
P&C are hold at PYJAMA PARTY DISCO on Friday, 22 May 2015.
It is a $5 entrance fee payable at the door on the night.
Food, glow items, snacks and drinks will be available to
purchase on the night.
Starting at 6pm and finishes 8pm sharp.
Prep to Year 3 Children MUST be accompanied by a
parent on the night.
Year 4 to Year 6 Children Must return the permission
slip to the P&C box in the office.
STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP AT 8PM
This is a Carbrook State School Student only event.
CONGRATULATIONS Tyler L, Prep C
Tyler had entered the 2015 World Environment Day Poster Competition
and has won an award and prize from the Logan City Council.
There were 660 entries from 17 schools across Logan City. His entry will
feature in Logan City Council’s 2016 Environment Calendar and be
displayed at LEAF and the Logan Art Gallery from the 12 June until 25
June 2015.
LEAF is a free eco-festival with a wonderful array of free family and children’s activities including eco shows,
free rides (such as giant slide, jumping castles and a rock climbing wall), hands on eco workshops, eco business exhibitors, community environmental groups displays, organic food, free trees and much more.
The Logan Eco Action Festival (LEAF) is on Sunday, 31 May at 10am at the Griffith University,
Logan Campus, University Drive, Meadowbrook.
SHAILER PARK STATE HIGH SCHOOL
https://shaiparkshs.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx
TUCK SHOP NEWS
Julie Hansen
Next Tuckshop Day is: Friday, 29 May 2015
Orders in no later than: 9AM Tuesday, 26 May 2015
Tuckshop Days for Term 2, 2015
Friday, 1 May 2015
Orders in NO later than Tuesday 28 April 2015
Friday, 15 May 2015 Orders in NO later than Tuesday 12 May 2015
Friday, 29 May 2015 Orders in by NO later than Tuesday 26 May 2015
Friday, 12 June 2015 Orders in by NO later than Tuesday 9 June 2015
Friday, 26 June 2015
Orders in by NO later than Tuesday, 23 June 2015
LAST DAY OF TERM 2
SANDWICHES AND WRAPS (1st Break Only)
Choose Wholemeal Bread or White Wrap.
Nuttelex spread used for sandwiches.
Vegemite
Cheese
Ham
-with cheese
Chicken
-with cheese
Salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber,
carrot)
-with cheese
-with ham or chicken
1.50
2.00
3.00
3.50
3.00
3.50
3.00
Choose GF Wrap
Choose GF Bread
Add mayo (GF)
0.60
0.50
0.20
3.50
4.00
TOASTIES (1st Break Only)
Wholemeal Bread and Nuttelex spread
Cheese
Ham and Cheese
Chicken and Cheese
Choose GF Bread
SALAD BOWLS (1st Break Only)
Garden Salad
(Lettuce, tomato, cucumber,
carrot, beetroot, corn)
-with Cheese
2.00
3.50
3.50
0.50
Sml
2.50
Reg
3.50
3.50
4.50
-with Ham
-with Chicken
Add mayo (GF) or French
Dressing
3.50
3.50
0.20
4.50
4.50
0.20
HOT STUFF (1st Break Only)
Crustless Quiche
(Ham, Egg, Zucchini, Corn, Cheese,
Flour)
3.50
Pizza Muffin (1/2 Muffin)
(Ham, Cheese, pineapple)
Choose GF Muffin
2.00
**Hot Dog
Add cheese
2.00
0.50
Sausage Roll
2.50
0.50
Chicken Tenders (2)
3.00
(3)
4.00
NB: Tomato and BBQ sauce will be available at tuckshop (and Prep/Yr 1 classes) at no extra cost
DRINKS (1st or 2nd Break)
Flavoured Fresh Milk (250ml –
reduced fat)
-Chocolate
-Strawberry
-Banana
2.00
Water 600ml
1.00
Nudie Juice Popper (100% juice)
- Apple & Blackcurrant
- Apple
- Orange
- Tropical
2.00
SNACK ATTACK (2nd Break Only)
Fruit Cup
(Chopped fresh seasonal fruit)
2.50
Piece of Fruit
-banana
-apple
-cut orange
1.00
Snack Pack
(carrot, cucumber, celery sticks &
hommus)
2.00
Custard Cup
1.50
Jelly Cup (Red or Green)
1.00
Small Banana Muffin (tuckshop
made)
1.50
Anzac biscuit (tuckshop made)
0.50
**Low Fat Frozen Yoghurt
-Mango
-Strawberry
2.20
Corn on the Cob (1/2)
1.00
Cheese and Crackers
(cheese & 6 plain rice crackers)
1.50
Popcorn (air popped lightly salted)
0.80
Pretzels
1.20
Grainwaves (sour cream & chives)
1.50
** For Yr 2 – 6, tokens for this food item will be attached to your child’s bag and need to be swapped
for the food item at the tuckshop. (For Prep & Yr1, all orders are delivered to class.)
Friday, 1 May 2015
Orders in NO later than Tuesday 28 April 2015
Friday, 15 May 2015 Orders in NO later than Tuesday 12 May 2015
Friday, 29 May 2015 Orders in by NO later than Tuesday 26 May 2015
Friday, 12 June 2015 Orders in by NO later than Tuesday 9 June 2015
Friday, 26 June 2015 Orders in by NO later than Tuesday, 23 June 2015
Thank you
Julie Hansen
LAST DAY OF TERM 2
CALENDAR DATES
Monday
TERM 2
Tuesday
Wednesday
2015
Thursday
Friday
APRIL 20
21
22
23
24
ANZAC Parade
27
28
29
30
MAY 1
TUCKSHOP DAY
MAY 4
5
6
7
8
SCHOOL PHOTOS
11
12 NAPLAN
SCHOOL TOUR
9.30am
13 NAPLAN
14 NAPLAN
15
TUCKSHOP DAY
18
HOME BAKE DAY
Items to be brought
to school
19
UNDER 8’S DAY
PREP – Yr 2
HOME BAKE DAY
BRING a DOLLAR
26
20
21
22
PYJAMA DISCO –
6-8pm in School Hall
27
28
29
TUCKSHOP DAY
KINDNESS DAY
3
4
5
8
HOLIDAY
QUEENS BIRTHDAY
2
SENIOR ATHETICS
DAY ONLY REQIURED
STUDENTS TODAY
9
SCHOOL TOUR
9.30am
10
11
12
TUCKSHOP DAY
15
YEAR 6 CAMP (LEAVE)
16
YEAR 6 CAMP
17
YEAR 6 CAMP
18
YEAR 6 CAMP
19
YEAR 6 CAMP (HOME)
22
23
JUNIOR SPORTS DAY
PREP YR1 and YR2
24
ELECTRONIC REPORT
CARDS SENT TODAY
25
26
CELEBRATION of
TUCKSHOP DAY
LEARNING – 100 days
Smarter starting at
1pm
25
JUNE 1
SENIOR ATHETICS
DAY YR 3 to YR 6
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
JULY 13
14
SCHOOL TOUR
9.30am
15
16
17