EAGLE JUNCTION STATE SCHOOL
49 Roseby Avenue
Clayfield QLD 4011
Phone: (07) 3637 1111
Fax: (07) 3637 1100
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.eaglejunctionss.eq.edu.au
Student Absence Line: (07) 3637 1166
FLYING EAGLE
No. 11 22 April 2015
From the Principal
Welcome back to the start of what promises to be a very busy
and exciting term of teaching and learning.
We would like to welcome the new families who have joined
us at EJ; we welcome back Ros Prain, Greg Lee and Mira
Cvetkovic from leave and welcome Julia Bailey who will be our
Deputy Principal while Susie is at Kedron State School
This week the students have settled right back in to their learning – teachers have
commented on how focussed they have been and how pleased they seem to be to
be back at school. Thank you for all you have done to prepare them so well.
Work has begun on the new Tuckshop, outdoor learning and play spaces and the
children have been orientated to playground movement changes by their teachers.
The children are very excited about the “big holes” that have been dug between A
and B Block and are looking forward to the construction of the “Shipwreck” and
“Giant’s Causeway”. The concept plans of the areas are on display in the lift well
under A Block.
Anzac Service - Friday 24 April at 8.00am
This Friday we will be conducting our Anzac Service punctually at 8.00am on the
school oval. The service will be conducted by our student leaders and our music
students.
All students should be in full school TARTAN uniform, white socks, black shoes and
hats will be essential. If jumpers are worn, navy blue school jumpers are expected.
Although the morning may be cool, the situation on the oval at 8.00am today was
that it was full of warm sunshine.
All parents are invited and we would particularly like to extend an invitation to any
of our parents who are or were in the armed services and the emergency services
groups. We will require flowers for the class wreaths that the children will make
prior to the service. These should be delivered to the class teacher tomorrow
morning by 7.20am. Our Guest Speaker this year is Mr Bill O’Chee President of the
Clayfield/ Toombul RSL.
Students who arrive late to school on Friday ie. after 7.45am will need to report to
the office as the service will commence on time. These students will be supervised
in the Memorial Classroom as arrival to the Service late would be disrespectful.
A copy of the arrangements for the day is attached again. Please ensure all
students are at school by 7.15am as the bell rings at 7.20am
Student Absence
Phone
3637 1166
Diary Dates
Thurs Apr 23 7.40am Senior Choir
Practice
Fri Apr 24
7.20am School begins
8.00am School Anzac
Service commences
1.45pm School concludes
Sat Apr 25
Anzac Day Public Holiday
7.00am Anzac Day Service
Kalinga Park – Student
Council marching
Mon Apr 27 7.20am Senior Concert
Band
Tues Apr 28 7.20am Chess
7.40am Vocal Ensemble
6.00pm Prep Sub
Committee Mtg
Wed Apr 29 7.30am String Ensemble
7.40am Junior Choir
1.30pm Junior Assembly
Fri May 1
7.40am Senior Choir
8.30am Snr Assembly
Mon May 4 7.20am Senior Concert
Band
7.00pm P&C Meeting
Tues May 5 7.20am Chess
7.40am Vocal Ensemble
Wed May 6 7.30am String Ensemble
7.40am Junior Choir
1.30pm Junior Assembly
Thurs May 7 Mother’s Day Stall
Fri May 8
7.40am Senior Choir
8.30am Snr Assembly
Parent Network Mother’s
Day Luncheon
From the Principal cont.
Normal School Days
In the cooler months of our school year the late arrival of students is of concern. It is absolutely critical that the students adhere
to the arrival and departure times to and from school. Arrival is between 8.00am to 8.20am (unless involved in before school
activity). The first bell rings at 8.20am.
Parents who use Bayview Terrace are reminded that they too need to adhere to the rules of the road. Parking in the bus stop
area is not permitted and can cause difficulties at drop off and pick up times.
All families are encouraged to use the supervised crossing areas when crossing Roseby Ave and Bayview Terrace.
In the afternoon students should leave from school promptly at 2.45pm (unless involved in some after school activity). If
students are waiting for Martial Arts lessons they should wait with Sensei in the Hall, those participating in tennis should wait at
the courts. No skate boarding or bike riding is permitted in the school grounds. Playing on school equipment after school is not
permitted.
Winter Uniform
As the weather changes to welcome in the cooler months we would like to suggest a couple of things to help the students
throughout the term. Winter uniforms are available from the Uniform Shop. They should all be clearly labelled as the loss of
jumpers each year is astounding. Tights are navy blue - never black and sports shoes are white or black (with matching shoe
laces).
Tissues are essential in the classrooms and all parents are asked to provide teachers with one box of tissues per student. That
way we should make it through the winter. Talk to your children regarding personal hygiene.
If your child is unwell, please do not send them to school as flu spreads quickly. Remind your child about washing hands before
eating food, and after using the toilets. Remind them to cover their mouths when sneezing or coughing.
We are all looking forward to all that Term 2 brings as it will offer “every child, every opportunity for every success”.
Josephine Bottrell (Principal)
From HOC & Master Teacher
High Impact Teaching
Our focus this year is on the consistent implementation of our Pedagogical
Framework – Teaching and Learning the EJ Way, incorporating the use of High
Impact Teaching. The third and final phase of the High Impact Teaching
sequence is the consolidate phase. This phase allows students the opportunity to
practice the using knowledge and skills they have learnt and review and reinforce
their learning.
As reading is one of EJ’s major focus this year, teachers are mindful of delivering effective and timely feedback to students on the
development and progress of each student’s reading behaviours and skills. Teachers give this feedback in a number of different
ways to students, parents/caregivers and to other professional colleagues.
Feedback to students
Our teachers provide feedback to students:
Guided Reading – oral, timely feedback
Reading comprehension – written feedback
Goal setting – reading goals are set with students with progress monitored and feedback provided
Feedback to Parents / Caregivers
Parent teacher interviews
End of Semester Reporting described by Eagle Junction State School Reporting Framework
Professional Feedback to Teachers
Eagle Junction State School values commitment to the continuous improvement of teacher practice. Teachers engage in
feedback processes at two junctures, both in direct feedback on pedagogy and curriculum delivery through the ‘3 Way Feedback
Cycle’ and also through Developing Performance Conversations that allow for rigorous and evidence based driven dialogue to
improve student outcomes through review of classroom strategies.
Fleur Provost (Head of Curriculum) and Michael Coad (Master Teacher)
EAGLE JUNCTION STATE SCHOOL
SCHOOL TIMETABLE
VARIATION TO THE SCHOOL DAY – ANZAC SERVICE 24 April 2015
Time
7.00am
7.20am
Tennis lessons that
would normally take
place at 7.20 to 7.50 will
take place 1.45 to 2.15
and lessons from 7.50 to
8.20 will take place at
2.15 to 2.45
7.30am
7.45am
8.00am
8.45am
9.30am to 10.15am
10.15am to 12.00pm
12.00pm to 12.30pm
12.30pm to 1.45pm
1.45pm
1.45pm to 2.45pm
2.45pm
Martial Arts as usual in
the hall
Prep to Year 3
All students can begin to
arrive at school
Bell rings – students move
to classrooms for roll check
Time
7.00am
readiness for service /
reminder of expectations /
checking of correct uniform
/ preparations of wreath
Move to oval for service /
seating as per plan
Anzac Service
Service completed and
classes return to classroom
for Anzac biscuit and popper
juice
7.30am
Prep -Year 2 First break
nd
2 session
Prep -Year 2 second break
Session 3
School day concludes
Students collected /walk
home with older siblings 2
minute zone , Roseby Ave
and Bayview Tce crossing
will operate
No student is permitted to
play on school equipment
at this time
Students who are not able
to be collected at this time
or who are scheduled to
attend OSHC or after school
sporting activities held in
the school should meet in
the hall for supervision
Departure as usual
2 min zone, Roseby Ave and
Bayview Tce crossings
operate
9.15am to 9.45am
9.45am to 11.30am
11.30am to 12.15pm
12.15pm to 1.45pm
1.45pm
7.20am
8.00am
8.45am
Year 4 to Year 7
Tec crew / year 7 leaders arrive to
assist on the oval
Bell rings – students move to
classrooms for roll check
readiness for service / reminder of
expectations / checking of correct
uniform / preparations of wreath
Move to oval for service / seating
as per plan
Anzac Service
Service completed and classes
return to classroom for Anzac
biscuit and popper juice / Tec Crew
and year 6 required for oval clear
up
Year 3-Year 6 First break
nd
2 session
Year 3- Year 6 second break
Session 3
School day concludes
Students collected /walk home
with older siblings / 2 minute zone,
Roseby Ave and Bayview Tce
crossing will operate
No student is permitted to play on
school equipment at this time
1.45pm to 2.45pm
Students who are not able to be
collected at this time or who are
scheduled to attend OSHC or after
school sporting activities held in
the school should meet in the hall
for supervision
2.45pm
Martial Arts as usual in
the hall
Departure as usual
2 min zone, Roseby Ave and
Bayview Tce crossings operate
Thank you for your co-operation with this change to the routine of the school day
From the Deputy Principals
Welcome to Term 2! I certainly wasn’t prepared for how quickly it would take
me to gain a sense of the ‘EJ way’. Walking around the school, I have been
positively overwhelmed by the beautiful manners of the students and how
willing they have been to help me learn about their school. Their pride is very
evident – not only in their uniforms and presentation, but also in the way in
which they proudly share their learning environment. I have also noticed and
am heartened by the manner in which students at EJSS welcome new students
to their learning community.
The teaching staff have warmly invited me into their classrooms making me feel very welcome. Student engagement has been
highly visible with students on task and showing much enthusiasm towards their learning.
I am looking forward to a productive Term 2 working alongside teachers, students and parents of Eagle Junction State School
Thank you for the warm welcome.
Julia Bailey
Our Commitment to Learning and Wellbeing at Eagle Junction
At Eagle Junction we support the wellbeing of our community by building a positive learning culture. We provide challenging,
interactive and engaging learning experiences and nurture relationships with our families and the wider community. We
encourage students to support their own wellbeing by being actively involved in their school and community. Research on
resilience shows a sense of belonging is critical for young people.
Our Learning and Wellbeing Framework helps us to:
• acknowledge the importance of wellbeing to the learning process
• develop a rich school culture and positive ethos that creates a sense of belonging and self-responsibility, leading to positive
behaviour, improved student attendance and achievement
• embed personal and social capabilities within the general curriculum
• improve educational outcomes for all students.
Optimising wellbeing within our school requires us to use a whole-school approach that covers practices in four domains:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Learning Environment
Curriculum and pedagogy
Policies and procedures
Partnerships
This week we are looking at what practices we use to enhance our learning environment.
At Eagle Junction we promote a positive school ethos and rich learning environment that is open, respectful, caring, safe and
optimises learning through a commitment to wellbeing.
Eagle Junction State School does this by:

Fostering a sense of belonging by describing what it means to be an Eagle Junction student and associating that identity
with high expectations for behaviour and a commitment to learning. We wear the school uniform with pride, enjoy
school events, celebrate the success and effort of students. We talk about learning as a serious endeavour in which we
are all engaged. We enjoy the many possibilities that are available to our students. We support one another and
encourage everyone to participate.
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We utilise learning and wellbeing practices which meet the learning and social/emotional needs of every student
through the use of varied pathways and approaches. We do this by considering the learning needs and best learning
pathway for every student as we plan our curriculum content, delivery and assessment, term by term, week by week,
day by day and moment by moment.
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We provide many points of connection including Year Level teams of teachers and teacher aides, Specialist Teachers,
our Guidance Officer Mrs Genni Smith, Learning Support staff Mrs Alex Suthers and Mrs Monica Mullins and Intensive
Teaching staff Mrs Vanessa Parker, Mrs Faye Robson, Ms Liz Campbell, Mrs Jennie Blakey, Mrs Leah Dunstan; our EAL/D
(English as an additional language or dialect) staff, Mrs Jan Beikoff and Ms Christina Theodosiou and the School Chappie,
Mr Kyle Eckersley

We recognise, celebrate and cater for the incredible cultural and learning diversity in our school.

We provide students with a positive approach to behaviour within the school community through setting high
expectations and providing support to develop the knowledge and skills needed for students to be responsible citizens
and develop self management.

We provide staff with appropriate professional development to address the learning and wellbeing needs of the
students of our school
Buffy Lavery and Julia Bailey
Music Notes
Senior Choir Reminder
In preparation for our ANZAC service, the Senior
Choir rehearsal for this week will be held on
Thursday morning, April 23rd at 7:40 am.
Metropolitan Honours Choral Program
Congratulations to the 5 students who were selected to attend
the Metropolitan Honours Choral Program held last term. Lucy
McLeod, MacLeod Chapman, Jackson Proper, Lucinda
Browning and Cleo Shave attended the workshop which was
conducted by leading Brisbane conductors Jenny Moon and Tim
Sherlock. The workshop culminated in an outstanding concert
where the 98 students impressed their audience with the nine
songs that they had learnt and brought to performance level
during the three day workshop.
“I really enjoyed my 3 days at the Metropolitan Honours Choral Program. The conductors were really fun, even though my Choir
Conductor, Mr Sherlock got frustrated at times, they were great teachers and very insightful.
My favourite songs were Kusimamma which we sang as a mass choir of 98 children. I also loved performing Bonfire Season, as it
had really cool canons. On the third day we performed 9 songs (after only 3 days practice) in a concert at the Old Qld Museu m
which was amazing. We even got a standing ovation! The program was really fun, and I would love to do it again.”
Lucy McLeod
"It was incredible to be a part of such a big choir,
the conductors were amazing!"
MacLeod Chapman
“The honours music camp was challenging and fun
because I got to learn new styles of music and meet
new people. The music varied from jazz to choral
pieces.
My favourite was ‘Harvey the Human Dog’. It was
really funny, with great actions and the audience
laughed a lot. The conductors taught us lots of new
skills, one even wrote several of the pieces that we
sang.”
Jackson Proper
Junior Choir Notes
Term 2 will be a very busy term for the Junior Choir. Performances this term include:
Anzac Day service (combined with Senior Choir) - Friday 24th April (early start)
Bilby Day - Wednesday 20th May (time tba)
Queensland Youth Music Awards (QYMA) - Monday 1st June 6.30pm at the Gap State High School
EXTRA Rehearsals for QYMA:
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Year 2 only:
Monday 11 May
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Monday 18 May
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Monday 25 May
10.45 to 11.15am
10.45 to 11.15am
10.45 to 11.15am
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Year 3 only:
Thursday 21 May
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Thursday 28 May
Whole Choir:
Monday 1 June
12.30 to 1.15pm
12.30 to 1.15pm
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1.00 to 1.30pm
Parent Network
Mother's Day Stall
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The Mother's Day Stall will be held this year on Thursday 7 May and thank you to Rebecca Forsdyke, Rani Wright
and Jess Griffith who will be organising and running the stall this year.
A major change to the Mother's Day Stall will be that they won't be asking you for gift donations and will be
purchasing the gifts to wrap and sell. However, if there are companies who would like to donate their "product
giveaways", they are still welcome and can be left at the tuckshop or Admin office.
Calling For Help
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 Help out with the wrapping day – 28 April after drop off at 26 Lewis Street, Clayfield. You are
welcome to stay for as little or as long as you can and that little people are welcome.
 Help out wrapping at their home – 20 – 27 April. If you can’t make wrapping day you can wrap
from home.
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 Shop keepers for the stall on Thursday 7 May from 8.15am - 11am at the School Hall.
Rani Wright: 0416 007 417; [email protected]; Rebecca Forsdyke: 0406 200 800; [email protected]
Jess Griffiths: 0402 165 760; [email protected].
Amanda Russell (Parent Network Co-ordinator 0459 401 255/[email protected])
Calling all Mums, Grandmas, Aunts, Cousins, Friends and Neighbours!
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Please join us for the inaugural Mothers’ Day Lunch on Friday 8 May at Gusto da Gianni’s at Portside.
$60 for a 3 course lunch plus glass of sparkling wine on arrival. Dame Quentin Bryce is our guest speaker
and there will be raffles and silent auctions.
Gather a table together and nominate a captain (any size table from 6 to 12 people) or if you’d rather come along as a single, and
we will put together tables in year groups.
To buy your ticket please log onto Munch Monitor, select the ‘School Shop’, chose any of your children to allocate your ticket
through (which child doesn’t really matter – all tickets will be etickets with your name held in a list at the door on the day), select
‘Events’ and then simply buy your ticket either on a ‘Grade XX Table’ or the ‘Captain’s Table’ if you have a group together.
For those with a table group organised, please nominate a table captain to email [email protected] with the list of
those people on your table and get them to each buy their ticket (as indicated) on the captain’s table and we will keep a track of
who has or hasn’t paid.
If you are inviting guests outside the EJ parent community, please buy their ticket for them on your Munch Monitor account. This
is set to be a wonderful new event so don’t miss out. Buy your tickets and get your table organised today!
Order online - Munch Monitor – Information
on the Eagle Junction SS website in
Facilities/Tuckshop
www.munchmonitor.com
Weekly Newsletter
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newsletter. Items received after that time will be placed in the next newsletter. We thank you for your co-operation
in this matter.
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