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COMING EVENTS
Note the following
dates in your Diary:
Edition No. 13.15
Cooee online at http://www.darlheigss.eq.edu.au
5th May 2015
School Administration:- Ph. 46368333 Fax: 46368300
Email:[email protected]
Mother’s Day Stall
7th and 8th May
SCHOOL REVIEWS
Last week I had the opportunity to participate in a School Review Team. The team’s role
is to go into a school and assess it against a set of standard criteria which indicate what
a high performing school should be undertaking.
It was a great learning experience for me, as it was a great opportunity to reflect on how
our school is progressing. I am very comfortable to report that the practices within our
school are up there with the best in the State. This is most definitely a reflection on the
great work that staff within our school undertake.
As always, there are a couple of points we can learn from, and in the coming months we
will take the opportunity to hone practices so we can do the best possible job for the students at Darling Heights.
NAPLAN Dates
12th, 13th and 14th
May
School Photos
Thursday 4th and Friday 5th June
Choral Fanfare
Tuesday 2nd June
SEP Parent Support
Group Meeting
Wednesday 27/5/15 - 2
-3pm
Wednesday 24/6/15 - 2
-3pm
UNSAFE “GAME”
Yesterday, all students received a letter outlining an event that occurred in our school
late last week. Should parents not have received this letter, please get one from the
classroom teacher or from the office.
The unsafe game conducted by a few students in our school last week provides a great
opportunity for parents to speak with children and reinforce with them, that games that
could endanger their health or safety, should never be played.
ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL
I am asking all parents to please notify us should your child / children be absent from
school. Our records need to indicate that their absence has been explained.
We are happy for parents to contact us on the day of absence or to provide a note or
follow up account so we can record the reason for a child’s absence.
CARPARK WORK
We apologise for the inconvenience caused as surfacing of The Hall Carpark continues.
There is certainly some inconvenience for those people using the Outside of School
Hours Care facility. We do hope that work will soon be completed allowing for a much
safer and more orderly parking area for our school.
HARMONY TOUR
Last Friday, 16 of our staff and students were to participate in a Harmony Tour to various
cultural and religious sites in Brisbane. This has become a highlight of the school year
for our School Leaders. Unfortunately, wet weather in Brisbane led to a postponement
of this tour. We look forward to announcing a new date later in the year. This initiative is
hosted by the Pureland Learning College and involves students from a number of
schools across the Toowoomba area.
We most definitely thank Pureland Learning College for the consideration they provide
the students of our school as we all seek to ensure our students are aware of and can
contribute to a society based about harmony and peace.
Until Next Week
Mark
Athletics Carnival
Wednesday and Thursday 24th and 25th June
TUCKSHOP
Every Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday.
UNIFORM SHOP
Open Tuesday from
8.30am - 9.30am and
Thursday from 2.30pm
- 3.30pm.
YMCA O.S.H.C
0455 088 401 Or
46356308
CHAPLAINCY FUNDRAISERS
Cruisin’ Cappucino every
Wednesday afternoon.
Thank you for your support.
Cooee Edition 13.15
5th May 2015
PBL (POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR AND LEARNING) MATTERS
This week’s Value is “Thinking”, with a focus on, “I think about the consequences of my actions (I stop and
think before I act or speak)”. This week, teachers will remind students of the importance of making good
choices in order to keep themselves and others safe; whether it be online, in the classroom or in the playground. It will also be stressed to students how imperative it is to report any issues immediately to a staff
member or a parent (who will then notify the school of the issue or concern).
CYBERSAFETY
This week, students will also look at how to stay safe online. The internet and mobile phones provide a great
way for students to communicate with others, but it’s important to make sure that these are used responsibly
so that everybody has an enjoyable online experience. It is all about respecting yourself and others.
Here are 10 quick tips:
1. Use a strong password (a combination of upper and lower case letters, symbols and
numbers).
2. Don’t believe everything you read – make sure you know it’s coming from a reliable
source.
3. Don’t give out any private information over the internet or through mobile phones
about you, your family, friends or other people that you know.
4. Think before you send! You have to think about what you are saying and how the
recipient/s may feel.
5. Don’t hide behind a computer screen, if you wouldn’t say it to their face, don’t say
it at all!
6. Don’t post inappropriate or illegal content anywhere on the internet.
7. Make sure your social networking profile is set to private (check your security settings).
8. Only accept friend requests from people you actually know – even if it is a friend of a
friend, it’s not a good idea to add them unless you actually know them.
9. Tell your friends to ask for your permission before uploading and/or tagging a photo
of you on their social networking profiles.
10. Don’t click on any links that are embedded in emails - type the URL into the browser
and go from there.
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At Darling Heights State School we encourage students to report any issues or concerns immediately to a staff
member. We reinforce with students that if they ever need support and assistance, it is always okay to ask.
Children are taught that ‘asking for help’ is a natural part of normal living; we all do it. They need to know that
there are many people who will support and assist them with their difficulties. ‘Asking for help’ is a sign of
strength, not weakness.
We also encourage parents to contact the school if there is ever an issue or a concern relating to your child. It
is important that the school and parents work together with us to solve any issues or problems that may arise.
We take our responsibilities in relation to the happiness, safety and wellbeing of our students very seriously
and we have more success when parents work with us to solve the issue or problem.
A special thanks to all parents who take the time each week to sit down and talk to their child/ren about the
week’s Value and Focus. If any parents have any queries or concerns or wish to discuss anything, please feel
free to contact Mr James Leach (Deputy Principal) on 46 368 333.
For more information on how to be Cyber smart – visit http://cybersmart.gov.au/
TUCKSHOP NEWS
Due to seasonal changes, fruit will no longer be included with the Friday Meal Deal. This will take effect on Friday, 15th May.
ZONE CROSS COUNTRY
The Central Zone Cross Country has been rescheduled for Friday 8th May. Again we are offering to walk the children
to Kearney Springs and we will be leaving school from 8.00am.
Individual letters have gone home to those children directly effected.
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Hey Y’all
I hope everyone is having a good week so far, even though the weather keeps swapping between hot and cold. Here
is another Dr. Seuss quote for y’all this week.
I am just writing to y’all about a couple of things. The Rock and Water
and Bella Girl programs are starting this week so if you have received
a permission form, make sure you return it as soon as possible. On
Wednesday May 27th we will be having a Super Hero Dress Up to
celebrate Chappy Week. Students will get the chance to dress up as
their favourite SUPER HERO. Students who want to dress up will
need to bring a gold coin donation for Chaplaincy. That day, at Assembly I will choose a couple of the students to receive prizes for the
best SUPER HERO dress up. So, mark this date in your calendar y’all!
Sincerely,
Matt
PARENTING IDEAS
What does an emotionally intelligent parent look like? And, importantly, what is the impact on kids, parents and families of this approach?
Emotionally intelligent parents have the following five attributes in common.
They will usually:
1. Listen more and judge less
There is nothing better than being understood. Parents who operate from an emotionally-smart mindset are more
likely to listen to their kids when emotions are high, trying to access what may be going on, rather than clamping
down their behaviour or closing them down with well-meaning advice.
Impact: Better, more open relationships.
2. Accept strong emotions
Anyone who lives with teenagers will know that emotions can run very high. They can say the worst possible
things to each other and, at times, to you. Ten minutes after delivering a hateful tirade they can be cuddling up to
the person who was the butt of their anger, frustration or anxiety. Emotionally intelligent parents know that feelings need to be expressed rather than bottled up, and allowed to fester. They also believe there is nothing so bad
that a child can’t give voice to in a family, however there are behaviours that are not unacceptable.
Impact: A healthy expression of emotions.
3. Focus on the present
Most parents are rightfully future-focused. We focus on the homework that needs to be handed in tomorrow; the
washing that needs to be done; the meal that needs to be cooked. That’s part of everyday life. Children generally
focus on the here and now. That of course can be frustrating to a task-oriented future-focused mother or father.
However when we lower our gaze we are more likely to pick up how kids are feeling, and importantly help them
understand and manage their moods and emotions.
Impact: Happier families and less stress felt at home.
4. Use rules rather than their moods to determine discipline
Some parents discipline according to their moods. If they feel good then they give children plenty of lenience. If
they are feeling bad then they pick their kids up on every little thing. It’s better to stick to the family and house
rules; that makes you more predictable, which kids really crave.
Impact: More consistent parenting
5. Develop a language around feelings
A family develops a vocabulary around the things that are important to them. Kids in a sport mad family will inevitably have a rich vocabulary around their chosen sport. The same holds for emotional intelligence. Families that
truly value building emotional smarts will develop in kids a rich palette of words that will help them describe how
they feel. This vocabulary will inevitably stay with them for life.
Impact: Better relationships later in life at work and in their own families.
At a time when anger and anxiety has never been so high in families, there is a massive need for a parenting approach that includes emotional intelligence. Many parents struggle in the area of helping children understand and
manage their emotions because we’ve never had any training in it. We didn’t learn it from our parents, and more
than likely haven’t learned it at work. Emotional intelligent parenting can be learned. At Parentingideas emotional
intelligence is central to the work we do with parents. We know first hand that kids who have parents versed in
Emotional Intelligence are more likely to raise kids with the skills to be happier, enjoy better relationships and
experience more success at school.
www.parentingideas.com.au
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5th May 2015
Thursday 7th May
Time
8:45am
9:05am
9:25am
9:45am
10:05am
10:25am
10:45am
11:25am
11:45am
12:05pm
12:25pm
12:45pm
1:05pm
2:05pm
2:25pm
2:45pm
Friday 8th May
Class
5/6A
5/6B
5/6C
1M
3/4B
SEPM
FIRST BREAK
Prep M
Prep T
3B
SEP J/S
4N
3H
SECOND BREAK
1J
2D
4R
Time
8:45am
9:05am
9:25am
9:45am
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Class
5/6D
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Prep N
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Prep W
FIRST BREAK
11:25am
3G
11:45am
2C
12:05pm
2V
12:25pm
2M
12:45pm
1S
1:05pm
1B
SECOND BREAK
2:05pm
Parents
2:25pm
2:45pm
TIMETABLE FOR MOTHERS DAY STALL
2015
(7th & 8th May)
Our Mother's Day stall is being held this
week on the 7th and 8th of May.
Please see the timetable to the left as to
when your children will be able to purchase a lovely gift for their Mother, Grandmother or other important person. We are
looking for volunteers who will help the
children choose and wrap their presents
on the days. Even an hour or so would be
helpful.
STARS OF THE WEEK
Year Prep/ 1 Stars
Prep M
Kruize Thornton
Prep N
Miracle Mutoke
Prep W
Lava Muhammed
Prep T
Mussab Ibrahim
1B
Cody Cortina
1S
Ahmed Elhnashe
1M
Shalom Niyonkuru
1J
Mohamed Zarook
Year 2 Stars
2M Nehemiah Tumaini
2D
Ethan Edmonds
2C
Farah Albdair
2V
Year 3/4 Awards
3G Student of the Week
Dyha Abdalhadi
3G Star of the Week
Brayden Dufty
3H Star Box
Sienna Carr
3H Most Improved Speller
Charlotte Jones
Star on Assembly
3H Star Student
Ayan Aldosari
3B 100% Club
Lien Dekeyser, Tanahya Esler, Sitav Faraj,
Marwa Ibrahim, Acacia Jones, Lewis lack,
Darcy Shelton, Alex Van Klaveren,
Zahraa Wannas
3B Student of the Week
Darcy Shelton
3B Spelling Most Improvement
Rimas Alhuwaydi, Diana Donovan,
Marwa Ibrahim, Istabrq Sabri
Student of the Week
4R Hawraa Alhasnawi
4P Kira Fox
Merit
4R Yaser Al-Khazraji
4P Racheal Mutoni
4N Betty Oaeke
Star Award
4R Mohamed Habibi
4P Amena Aldraho
4N Jack Hayes
SEP M Stars of the Week
Nic Black and Ayuen Pach
Merit Awards
STAR Student
Star Student
Maddison Powell
Merit Awards
Jason Carandang
Alex McDonald
Ethan Bouttell
Ayuen Pach
Kayla Dodd
Levi McClelland
Ryan Barlow
5/6 Stars of the Week
5/6 A Nicholas Gollan
5/6 B Blake Plant
5/6 C Symone O'Donnell
5/6 D Kainat Rezaie
5/6 E Altaf Ghulam Ali
YMCA’s Monthly Newsletters are available on our school’s website.
www.darlheigss.eq.edu.au