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28th April 2015
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Principal’s Pen
Dear Parents
100 years of Anzac … we will remember them.
We held 3 separate assemblies last Friday to commemorate the Anzac tradition. P-2
had their assembly in the Prep -Year outside enclave, Year 3 commemorated in the
Anzac Garden and Years 4-6 students ran their ceremony in the PAC. Each ceremony
targeted a different audience and utilised various spaces in our school. Classes also
had various lead up activities to inform students of the meaning of the occasion. The
wreaths on our fence line also visually reminded our community of this special day.
Last Sunday our swim club, the Tiger Sharks ran a very successful club championship.
This Wednesday our new P&C executive will hold the April monthly meeting. This new
band of volunteers will progress our school community to even greater heights. To
have input, come to the meeting on Wednesday or email the P&C with any ideas on
[email protected]. Helping Hands is another area for making improvements to our School. Check out our Facebook site.
The first bike bus of the year commences Thursday. This is a great event and lays the
foundation for alleviating future traffic issues … we hope. Join us on Thursday at
7.30am at the meeting points on the map that was sent home today.
Finally this week our cross-country team competes in the Cairns District trials on the
Esplanade for a 9.15am start. Good luck competitors.
As you can see many events occur at our school. None of these events can happen
without the contributions of many people and it is true that Edge Hill has a great band
of teachers, parents, friends and supporters who make these opportunities possible.
Thank you
Butterfly Wings
Wednesdays
Environmental Centre
Pokemon Club
Lunch time in the library
Easy English
Tuesdays 9am
Environmental Centre
Hooked on Books
Reading Club
Fridays 8:15—8:45
Library
School Banking
Thursdays
P&C Monthly Meeting
Wednesday 29th April
7pm, Staffroom
Ride2School Day
Thursday 30th April
Mother’s Day Stall
Monday 4th May—
Friday 8th May
8am—8:45am
Scholastic Book Fair
Kev Holden
Deputy Principal
Hands On History
Last week our Year Two students had
a great time being able to see some
things as they were a long time ago.
The experience has made for some
very interesting conversation
Monday 18th May—
Friday 22nd May
Environmental Centre
Big Family Breakfast
Wednesday May 20th
Around the Classroom
PREP
Hello Families and Carers. As well as our
Reading at Home information session this
evening (and other sessions arranged by your
class teacher), your children are beginning their
Geography Unit this term, “What is my place
like?”. Don’t be surprised if you hear your child
making observations about the location and
features of their favourite place! Looking forward
to seeing you all this evening.
YEAR 1
Welcome back to all Year 1 families. This term in
Literacy, Year 1 will be learning about characters
in stories and language we can use to describe
different character traits and actions. We will also
be exploring how things can be changed in
Science and in History we will be learning all
about our past. Students are also continuing to
practise for the musical performance of 'Little
Red Riding Hood' to be presented later this term.
We are looking forward to another busy term and
thank all families for their continued support in
their child's learning journey.
YEAR 2
Year 2 had a fantastic time last Thursday looking
at antique toys, household items and two
beautiful vintage cars as part of our History
unit. A big thank you to the Historical Society for
bringing in the items and giving detailed talks on
how they were used. The children were so
engaged and interested. Also thank you Mrs
Hogan for organising the cars, we loved them!
Japanese News
Host Families Needed
27th July – 2nd August
and
20th—23rd August
Please contact the office or
email [email protected] if
you would like to register your
interest.
Hosting Japanese students is a
great way for your child to use
the Japanese they are learning
in class.
Ride2School Day
at Edge Hill SS and first
Bike Bus
for the year
Thursday 30th April.
Get your tyres pumped up and your
helmet ready to ride to school for
a free breakfast and prizes to be won.
YEAR 3
Anzac Day was commemorated by Year 3 with a
special parade in our Anzac Garden. It was a
very special occasion. There have been some
very interesting conversations in our classrooms
about relatives who have served in the Australian
armed forces. The parade on Saturday was
supported and enjoyed by many. Well done!!
YEAR 4
What a great start to the term. The children are
already focusing very well on their work. We
attended a special ANZAC Parade on Friday
where the children were very solemn and
respectful. Year Four excursions are being held
in Week 3. We are visiting the Waster Transfer
Station and The Tanks Art Centre. Don’t forget to
return your permission slips and money to your
class teacher. Have a great week!
4A / B We have started this term continuing our
History and Geography units from last term. You
should have received the notes home regarding
permission and payment for the Geography
excursion in Week 3 to the Portsmith Transfer
Station. If they could be returned by Friday ready
for the following week, that would be appreciated.
Maths this term is more work with common
fractions, money, operations and introducing
some more of the multiplication number facts. In
English we are doing Asian folktales and then
Aboriginal Dreamtime stories, where students will
publish their own folktale into a book in
Technology. We are finishing our Art Unit from
last term with their assessment piece which is
going to the Children's Festival at the Tanks on
Mother's Day. We are also contributing our
assistance with a maze in the festival as
well. We will be walking to the Tanks in Week 3
for that as well.
Student Absences
When your child is away did you know you can
call our Absence Line
4037 9566
Please speak clearly and slowly,
stating your child’s name, class,
contact phone number and reason
for absence.
School Banking
Thursday is Commonwealth Bank
school banking day. Application forms
for new bankers are available from the
office. If you are an existing
Commonwealth Bank customer then
simply apply online. Happy banking.
Scholastic Book Club
Issue 3 catalogue is now available. If your
child has missed bringing a catalogue
home extra copies are available from the
School Shop. When buying, not only will
you be encouraging the enjoyment of
reading but you will also help raise money
to buy books for our library. Thank you all
for your support
WANTED
Pre-loved lego.
Please consider donating any lego no
longer used at home to the school to be
used in classrooms.
Prep Parent Info Session
Don’t forget the parent information
sessions this week about
Reading at Home
in preparation for homework.
If the time doesn’t suit, you are welcome
to attend one of the other sessions.
Please let your teacher know which
alternate session you would like to attend.
PA-Tues 5:30 pm & Wed 3 pm
PB-Tues 5:30 pm & Wed 8 am & 3 pm
PC & PD-Tues 5:30 pm & Thurs 3 pm
PE & PF-Tues 5:00 pm
PG-Tues 5:30 pm
Musical Notes
Auditions for Peter Pan Jr have
gone incredibly well over the last
2 weeks, however they will close
this Thursday so if you would still like to
audition and be involved in a fabulous
production please come and see Miss
Curtis as soon as possible.
A full cast list be will released around
Week 4. All of the details will be up on the
Music Room window and rehearsals will
begin around Week 6.
For the Eisteddfod both choirs are
involved in the novelty sections. We
would really like to get students dressed
up to make this special and notes will be
coming home soon about costumes. We
try to keep them simple as possible, but if
you have any issues then please do not
hesitate to contact me. Senior Choir will
be
rehearsing
as
normal
every
Wednesday morning, but also at
Wednesday 1st lunch too in the PAC to
prepare for their Eisteddfod novelty piece.
These extra rehearsals start this week
until the end of the term.
Junior Concert Band began yesterday
morning and it was great to see so many
enthusiastic beginner players up on
stage. Remember rehearsals now run
every Monday morning from 7.45am in
the PAC.
Remember our first performance is the
Big Breakfast on Wednesday 20th May
and notes will be coming home soon.
MISSING
We are currently searching for a
misplaced French Horn. It is in a black
case, has a school luggage tag attached
to it and was last seen on the last week of
term 1. If you have seen this instrument
please let Miss Curtis know.
P&C Corner
Tuck Shop
We hope all our Edge Hill families had a wonderful
holiday.
We have recently completed a review of our
costings, and wish to advise that as of this term
there will be a rise in the price of the Daily Special to $5. We
are also introducing a new Basic Lunch Bag for $3—this deal
will include a basic sandwich, juice drink and a piece of fruit.
We are also changing our LOL drinks to Glee—which has a
lower sugar content.
Congratulations to this week’s Flexi draw winner :
Prabhnoor Sidhu 4E
To enter our weekly Flexischools draw, simply order
online via Flexischool, then tear off your order sticker and
pop it in the box in the Tuckshop.
Orders must be handed in to Tuckshop before 9am—
OR—you can order online at
flexischool.com.au
2015 Fluoro Fun Run
Results
On the last day of Term One, Edge Hill SS held its
annual Fluoro Fun Run for Prep – Year 6 students.
There was a whole lot of fun had by all the students
with everyone getting into the spirit of dressing up in
their brightest fluorescent clothing and going for a
run. But there was also a serious side to the event,
with students born in 2006, 2005, 2004 & 2003,
running for their chance to be crowned Age
Champion. There was also the chance for 20052003 students to compete at the District Cross
Country at the Cairns Esplanade on Friday 1 May!
Congratulations to the following Edge Hill students
who placed in the top 4 for their age group!
2006
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Boys Hamish Anderson
Boys Tom Kelly
Boys Jacob Beattie
Boys Matthias Tupara
Girls Brooke Newman
Girls Nahed Adam
Girls Brianna Halls
Girls Mackenzie Jefferies
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Boys
Boys
Boys
Boys
2005
Noah Jones
Girls Bella Rogers
Joe McDonnell
Girls I’sha Donahue
Mitchell Dennis
Girls Briana Smith
Jack Veitch
Girls Hannah Solomon
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Boys
Boys
Boys
Boys
2004
Tom Lawrence
Girls
Max Kennedy
Girls
Tyla Stanton
Girls
Edwin Spinaze
Girls
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Boys
Boys
Boys
Boys
2003
Patrick Johnson Girls Mya Cuzzoul
Harry Finucane
Girls Lou Lou Brooks
Ben McDonnell
Kenta Shimbori
Sena Nakajima
Ana Aras
Nasma Adam
Sharmia Whitehouse
Well done to everyone who participated and in
doing so, making it a great success!!!
[email protected]
Monthly P&C Meeting
this
Wednesday 29th April
7pm, Staffroom
Fete Planning Meetings
Mondays 9am
Staffroom
Please come along and share ideas
Send an email to
[email protected]
To join our Helping Hands email group.
Shhhhhh—don’t tell mum . . .
We’re having a
Mother’s Day Stall
Monday 4th May—Friday 8th May
8am—8:50am
Undercover Area
Great gifts for mum
$2—$8
Gift wrapping also available
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