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8 May 2015
Dear Parents and Carers
PRINCIPAL NOTES
Friday 8 May
Interschool Sport round 7
(Year 5 & 6)
Options program Yr 5 & 6
Tuesday 12 May
NAPLAN Yr 3 & 5
Wednesday 13 May
NAPLAN Yr 3 & 5
Thursday 14 May
NAPLAN Yr 3 & 5
Friday 15 May
Prep Under 8s morning
NAPLAN catch up Tests
Interschool Sport round 8
(Year 5 & 6)
Options program Yr 5 & 6
Tuesday 19 May
Regional Cross Country
Wednesday 20 May
Culminating Acitivity Yr 6
Friday 22 May
Interschool Sport round 9
(Year 5 & 6)
Options program Yr 5 & 6
Junior Parade
Monday 25 May
Mako Cup Soccer
Competition
Thursday 28 May
Senior Parade
Friday 29 May
Interschool Sport round 10
(Year 5 & 6)
Options program Yr 5 & 6
NAPLAN TARGETS AND LEARNING GOALS - During Term 1 students
in Years 3 and 5 have been preparing for NAPLAN. This process has
included specific curriculum teaching as well as test readiness strategies.
It is important that students are at school on time in readiness for the test
days on May 12, 13 & 14. Please ensure children have had breakfast, are
calm, and are rested and ready to do their best work. Breakfast Club
will be providing food for those students who need it prior to the start of
testing. Classroom teachers and school administrative staff will be on hand
to support students during the testing process. Test results will be sent to
the school late in second semester and will be distributed to parents at this
time. The NAPLAN timetable is below for your information. NAPLAN is
undertaken in all schools in Australia at the same time. Please be advised
that all school leaders will be part of the support team for students on
these days and will not be responding to phone calls until after the session
is complete.
NAPLAN TIMETABLE 2015
TUESDAY 12 May
WEDNESDAY 13 May
Language
Conventions
Year 3: 40 mins
Year 5: 45 mins
Writing
Year 3: 40 mins
Year 5: 40 mins
Reading
Year 3: 45 mins
Year 5: 50 mins
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THURSDAY 14
May
Numeracy
Year 3: 45 mins
Year 5: 50 mins
Catch up tests will be completed on Friday 15 May 2015.
Children and staff have worked hard to develop the strategies necessary
for the testing procedure. We look forward to seeing how the students
apply these strategies on the day. Congratulations to all parents who have
helped to prepare their children for this small slice of their children’s
educational opportunities.
WINTER UNIFORMS - Please ensure uniforms are worn even in the
colder months. Labelling of items allows us to return goods to students if
they are lost. We encourage the wearing of uniform at all times as it
assists in maintaining school pride which is very important to us at
Crestmead State School. At Tuesday night’s P&C meeting we discussed
our ongoing concerns about uniform quality and supply. We have
scheduled a meeting with the company so if you have any concerns about
uniforms you would like us to raise on your behalf please contact a
member of the P&C executive or email the school at
[email protected].
UMBRELLAS - The school has purchased school umbrellas for classes
who do not have covered walkway access to other buildings during wet
weather. Luckily these arrived in time for the big wet last week. This was a
workplace health and safety initiative.
EVACUATION/LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES - Last term we had a successful Evacuation Drill. This term the focus will be on Lockdown
Procedure. It is important the students understand that this is a safety strategy which requires them to be inside, below window height, quiet until
advised by a staff member that the all clear has been given. Lockdown and Evacuation procedures apply to all persons on the school site at
the time. Staff will be advised when the drill will occur so that students can be reminded of procedures to be followed. In terms 3 and 4 Evacuation
and Lockdown drills will be held again but this time with no warning. This enables us to evaluate our processes. A reminder to school visitors that
Lockdowns are announced by the playing of music through the loudspeaker system. The children know the music. Evacuation is signaled through
the loudspeakers and uses a siren sound. After each drill strategies are evaluated to ensure the best possible management of persons on the
school site. Your co-operation with our processes is appreciated.
FLOODING IN THE HALL, LIBRARY AND LAB - Our sincere thanks to the cleaners, grounds and office staff who gave up their weekend to
clean these areas ready for school this week. New carpets will be laid after the concrete has dried. Some parts of the building may be out of action
for up to two weeks. Luckily we were able to save most resources in these rooms however the floor coverings are all being replaced.
SEVERE WEATHER PICK-UP STRATEGIES- In severe weather the volume of traffic in our pick up area increases dramatically. We ask that you
follow these strategies for special events or severe weather so that we can help you keep your children safe.
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Be patient.
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Model appropriate behaviour to students.
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Allow traffic movement in and out of the school pick up zone.
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WALK through the grounds, in the pick-up zone and while crossing the road.
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Contact the school if you think you will be late.
If we all work together we can keep children safe and get everyone away from school in a timely manner.
Congratulations to the following Principal ‘You Can Do It’ Award recipients:
Week 2: Malakai 3.1, Allanah 3.3, Deklan 3.4, Courtney 3.5, Sarah 3.5, Bella 3.6, Zhian 3.7, Lolitah 4.3, Quinton 4.3, Marquis 4.4, Ezekiel 4.5,
Alareal 4.5, Karen 5.1, Tay 5.1, Ashlea 5.2, Jaliesha 5.3, Victoria 5.4, Cameron 5.5, Sahara 6.1, Nikki 6.1, Kodi 6.2, Ayla 6.3
Week 3: Maddy P1, Cooper P3, Kainat P4, Decklan and Karah P6, Brendan P7, Jade 1.1, Amadou 1.3, Kallan 1.4, Antonia 1.5, Tawhiao 1.6,
Fuka 2.1, Deijahna 2.2, Nazniz 2.3, Isaac 2.4, Noah 2.5, Fennel 2.6, Eadie 2.7
Sue Clark
Principal
LOGAN DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY
On Thursday 23rd April, 25 Crestmead students attended the Logan District Cross Country carnival
held at Loganlea State High School. Our students showed great effort in their respective events,
having to deal with harder track conditions and numerous inclines. I am proud to say all students
represented Crestmead with a high level of behaviour and sportsmanship throughout the day.
Thank you to parents and family members who attended to support our students!
SWPBS NEWSLETTER
In week 2 our rule of the week was ‘Treat ICT equipment appropriately’.
This looks like: taking care of equipment by not poking, banging or slamming keys, screens or any other equipment component.
Equipment is very expensive and breaking equipment stops others from being able to use it.
Week 3: Follow bus safety and venue safety instructions.
Bus safety
This looks like: sitting quietly on the bus so that you don’t distract the driver from doing his job-keeping you safe.
Wait at the bus stop sensibly. Don’t play while you are waiting for the bus. Buses can’t stop in a hurry without causing injury to others on the bus.
Stand back and wait patiently for the bus to stop.
Venue Safety
This looks like: waiting sensibly at venues for instructions. Follow the instructions that the venue personnel give to you
so that everyone will enjoy themselves.
Week 4: Be organized – use the bathroom before school and at break times.
Week 5: Respect the right for others to teach and learn.
The SWPBS Team
TUCKSHOP NEWS: There will be a tuckshop menu available for parents and carers attending the Under 8’s day on
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Friday 15 May 2015. Hot food (sausage rolls, pies and sausage sizzle) drinks, sandwiches, snacks and coffee.