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WELLERS HILL STATE
SCHOOL
Strive to Succeed
WHAT’S ON AT WELLERS
Friday 6 March – Student Leader
Presentation
Principal:Mr John Webster
Deputy Principal: Mr Jack White
Deputy Principal: Mrs Louise Hart
Yr 6 School Captains: Darcy Helmore, Elsie O’Brien
Yr 6 Vice Captains: Benno Cairncross, Finn Magill
Friday 6 March – Family Fun Night
Telephone: 07 3249 1333
Fax: 07 3848 0228
Web: www.wellhillss.eq.edu.au
Email: [email protected]
Wednesday 4 March, 2015
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Community Members
I hope that everyone had a great weekend.
The BIG NEWS for the week is the Family Fun Night, which will be held this Friday 06
March, commencing at 5:00pm. The night is a fun family occasion for children and
adults, and I am sure everyone who comes along will have a great time. Hope to see
you there.
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FAMILY FUN NIGHT – 06 March 2015
Let the fun begin at the Family Fun Night this Friday night from 5pm to 8pm and Swim Club's "Bring a
Friend" Night (starting at 6.30pm). This is the first social event on the school's calendar and is a great
opportunity to catch-up with families from school.
Ride tickets are 2 for $5 or $3 each and include:
Rollercoaster
Laughing Clowns Game
Giant Tiger Slide
Chuggy the Train
Lost Temple Jumping Castle
Cheek Stencilling
Animal Farm
There are plenty of food & drink stalls available including:
Turkish Pizzas
Potatoes on a Stick
Fish, Calamari & Chips
BBQ
Sweets & Treats
Sno Cones
Drinks
Bar
Swim Club's Bring-A-Friend Night starts at 6.30pm and is a good opportunity to check out the Swim Club.
Reminder: Kids can bring their swimming bag to go for a swim in a race.
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Sweet Stall Donations for Family Fun Night
Fudge, toffee, coconut ice, cupcakes and all small delicious lolly stall treats are desired for our Family Fun
Night Sweets Stall. Think of your favourite small fete sweets such as lolly necklaces, popcorn cups, flash
back to your past……..
Please bring your wonderful creations to the school staffroom this Friday 6th March from 8.15 – 9.15am and
2.30 – 3.30pm.
This is a great chance to have a bit of fun in the kitchen, make as few or as many as you like, all donations
will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Kerry Cox on [email protected] if you have any
questions about the Sweets Stall.
Thank-you to Volunteers and Contact Details
Thank-you to the volunteers who have contacted us to help out in stalls and to supervise kids’
entertainment. This night would not be possible without you. If you have any questions regarding Family
Fun Night, please contact:
Simone Flint
[email protected]
Deanne McDonald
[email protected] or 0422 632 951
Student Leaders Parade
This Friday, 06 March 2015, our school celebrates the investiture of the 2015 School Leaders. There will be
a whole school parade attended by special guests Mr Graham Perrett MP – Federal Member for Moreton;
The Honourable Mark Bailey MP Member for Yeerongpilly Minister for Main Roads, Road Safety and Ports
and Minister for Energy and Water Supply; and Councillor Steve Griffiths Brisbane City Council Moorooka
Ward. The students will be presented with their badges and our invited guests will address the parade on
various aspects of leadership. This is an extremely proud day for the students and parents / guardians /
family and friends are invited to join with the students at the parade.
School Captains
School Vice Captains
EMU HOUSE
KANGAROO HOUSE
KOALA HOUSE
PLATYPUS HOUSE
Choir
ICT
MATES
ART
Band
Strings
Sustainability
LOTE
Library
Darcy Helmore
Benno Cairncross
Eva Wright
Josie Hicks
Eloise Sanders
Megan Bekker
Eva Kotzur
Caleb Bragg
Matisse Milady
Lauren Trumbull
Kasper Hendriks
Celina Lituri
Sam Cartwright
Chelsia Tom
Shae Godfrey
Elsie O’Brien
Finn Magill
Jesse King
Daniel Beitz
Hunter Hopkins
Michael Bekker
P & C Meeting
The first P & C Meeting for the year was held last Wednesday. It was fantastic to see some regular faces, as
well as a number of new faces. The next meeting will be the AGM on 25 March, commencing at 6:30pm;
followed by the March General Meeting. All parents and interested community members are invited to
attend.
Have a great week.
John
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FROM THE P&C PRESIDENT
Family Fun Night THIS Friday night 6 March starting at 5pm
Due to the cyclone and resulting bad weather the Family Fun night was postponed to THIS FRIDAY.
Deanne McDonald and Simone Flint have done an amazing job co-ordinating this event and had extra work
to do with having the night rescheduled. The Swim Club Open Night is being held the same night starting at
6.30pm. Bring the kids swimmers and come along to see what happens!
Thank you in anticipation to the families who will be volunteering their time to convene stalls or supervise
rides or sell food and drink. The Sweet Stall is being run by Kerry Cox and still needs some donations of
home-made sweets. Sweet donations to the school staffroom on Friday 6th March 8.30 – 9.30am and 2.30 –
3.30pm. This Friday night let someone else cook dinner, have a drink, catch up with old friends and meet
some new ones and have FUN at the FAMILY FUN NIGHT. Please see the flyer in the newsletter for further
details of what’s in store!
WHSS Family Portrait Fundraiser
The P & C is holding a Family Portrait Fundraiser on Saturday 21 March in the library annexe from 9am –
4pm. We did this last year and the families who had photos taken were very pleased with the results. Brett
McDonald from BMG photography will provide you with a Family Portrait for only $20 (valued at $80) choice of colour or black and white mounted print. 100% of this money is retained by WHSS. Please contact
Narelle Cooley on 0414 835 359 or [email protected] to reserve a time. A number of slots have
been filled but from 11.30am there are still times left. We need 30 families for this to proceed. The photos
only take 10 minutes. Additional photos will be available for purchase at no obligation. These additional
photos featuring your Family Portrait & other photos taken on the day
Opportunities to volunteer!
Research has found that parental involvement in schooling was a strong indicator of a child’s success.
Children whose parents had high aspirations for their kids, backed up by their involvement in the school
community, had a better chance of doing well regardless of wealth, ethnicity or the kind of school they
attended.
I understand that not every parent is able to volunteer time during week days (I work full time), but there are
always opportunities for parents and grandparents to get involved in the school community. The P & C and
their sub committees always welcome fresh ideas, and attending the monthly meetings gives unique
insights into the issues facing school and the chance for informal chats with other parents. Helping out on
tuckshop, assisting with reading groups, covering books for the library at home, pulling weeds at a working
bee or baking cakes for the cake stall are all ways that we can be involved. Whatever time or knowledge
you are able to offer, know that it will be much appreciated – every little bit counts!
If you are already involved in the Weller’s Hill school community you will know how rewarding it is – huge
thanks to all those fantastic volunteers. If you are reading this and thinking I don’t have anything to offer …
think again! ‘Harmonies on the Hill’ our school fete and music festival will be held in August and everyone
who wants to could find a way to utilise their talents. Maybe you assist in setting up, serve on a stall selling
food or drink, organising the raffle, supervising the rides etc.
Over the past few years the P & C has organised one working bee each term to focus on areas around the
school that need improving. We need a person who would be willing to co-ordinate the
‘Working Bees’ for 2015. Most working bees are on Saturdays or the occasional Sunday so it doesn’t clash
with the many sporting events and activities our kids are involved in. Think about taking on this important
role – if you are interested please email me ASPA. There will be lots of tasks that need to be done and as
the saying goes ‘Many hands make light work’. Please consider volunteering and know that all your efforts
go to helping the students at WHSS.
Our P & C motto is ‘IT’S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS’.
Looking forward to seeing you around the school.
Narelle Cooley
[email protected]
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TRAFFIC ACTION GROUP
The Traffic Action Group will have our first meeting of 2015 next Thursday evening, 12 March at 6:30 in the
library annexe.
We will again be looking at the issues and challenges that exist around traffic at Wellers Hill State School.
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key concerns are around traffic congestion at the Scout Den carpark and the Toohey Road two
minute zone at pick up time in the afternoon.
we ask that if parents can delay their journey by 10 – 15 minutes it will ease the congestion
considerably
to aid the collection process, we are asking that the family surname is displayed on the on the
dashboard or back of the passenger side interior sunvisor which can be put down as the approaches
to assist us to have the children ready to get into cars as they approach. The name cards will be
printed by the school and can be collected from school administration
we are also seeking volunteers to assist as marshalls. Training for the marshalls will be provided.
Remember:
Toohey Road – School Side
Between 7am – 9am and 2:30pm – 3:30pm strictly 2 minute zone – NO PARKING. Parents are not to leave
their cars during these times.
Toohey Road – Opposite Side
Between 7am – 9am and 2pm – 4pm strictly 10 minute parking zone. Please observe the yellow lines and
do not park past the designated area. As Toohey Road is very busy during these times, parents parking
over the yellow lines are making it very difficult for our neighbours to enter and exit their properties.
Scout Den Area
There are designated parallel parking spots and a large gravel/dirt area for parking. Parents are not to park
in the circular area of the driveway, one half is no standing and the other is a 2 minute drop off zone
between 7am – 9am and 2:30 – 3:30pm. (Signs to be updated by the council). Parents are to drop students
only in the 2 minute drop off zone and not in the driveway entry closest to Weller Road.
Chamberlain Street
There are some designated parallel parking spots. Could parents please ensure that they do not park too
close to the neighbours’ driveways as this hinders the entry and exit to their properties.
Abiding by the above ensures the safety of all our students.
CAPTAINS’ CORNER
Congratulations to all who participated in the Biathlon last Friday. A big
thanks to all the teachers, parents and students who helped make the
event a huge success. But none of it would have happened without Ms
Sloan organizing it right down to the last detail. We hope everyone had
fun on the first day of Interschool sport and Rec sport.
Don't forget that we have Family Fun Night and Bring a Friend Night at
the school pool on the 6th of March.
Darcy Helmore and Elsie O’Brien
Year 6 School Captains
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2015 National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence
Orange Day Assembly:
We will be holding our annual “Orange Day” assembly on Friday 20 March.
March as part of the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. We will again take the pledge
and students, teachers and parents are encouraged to wear something orange on the day to show their
support. (Given the nature of the occasion, there will be no donation required and students must wear
appropriate clothing and no hair dye etc)
POSTER COMPETITION
A poster competition is now open to all students in Prep to Year 6. We are looking for the most powerful
and thought provoking poster to carry a message that bullying won’t be tolerated in the school. Poster
entries need to be submitted to the Office by Wednesday the 18th of March. The winning Posters will be
announced on assembly on Friday the 20th of March and displayed prominently in the school for the entire
school year. Posters are to be submitted A3 or A4 size.
Please make sure you clearly mark your name and class on the back of your poster.
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN AFFECTED BY BULLYING
Parents are strongly encouraged to read the Wellers Hill’s State School Responsible Behaviour Plan for
Students and to browse the Bullying No Way Web Site which has been created by the government to
support all school communities deal proactively with bullying and violence
If you wish to discuss any matter relating to bullying or violence within the school please do not hesitate to
contact your class teacher in the first instance or the administration of the school.
FAMILY STATEMENT - EXCURSIONS
Family statements were issued last week.
Attached was a list of the year’s activities for each year level. Beside most activities is a PAYMENT DUE
DATE.
We wish to advise that individual reminder notices will not be issued. It will be the parent’s responsibility
to ensure payments are sent to the office by the due date. Payments received after the due date will not be
accepted and students unfortunately, will not be able to attend the activity/excursion.
Another copy of the Activities List is at the end of this newsletter.
Thank you
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REC. SPORT NEWS
GROUP 1
1.
Luisa
Cavallaro
Tasman B
2.
GROUP 2
GROUP 3
GROUP 4
GROUP 5
Ann Lutteral
Mary Low
4MH
Joshua B
4W
6J
Suzette
Edwards
Sam K
4E
Mitchell H
4G
Maria
Horton
Canaan A
Niamh C
6J
Harry P
4E
James L
4G
Joshua C
4MH
Lauren B
4W
3.
James G
6J
Hanako S
4E
Izaak L
4G
Yianni H
4MH
Daniel C
4W
4.
Robert L
6J
Lillian T
4E
Rylan M
4G
Ellie J
4MH
Melanie C
4W
5.
Joshua N
6J
Olivia W
4E
Chillion M
4G
Finn M
4MH
Lauren C
4W
6.
Max P
6J
Chelsea W
4E
Chariie R
4G
Tommie N
4MH
Lachlan C
4W
7.
Bridget W
6J
Fergus W
4E
Elliott S
4G
Sabrina O
4MH
Will H
4W
8.
Andrew B
4CM
Torin B
5IR
Zack Z
4G
Lilly P
4MH
Jet K
4W
9.
Amber B
4CM
Joshua R
5IR
Herschel A
5R
Jack St
4MH
Kate M
4W
10.
Sarah C
4CM
Isobelle A
5L
Joshua H
5R
6O
Ruby M
4W
11.
Jackson H
4CM
Joshua A
5L
Matthew P
5R
Nicholas
B
Joshua B
6O
Phoenix S
4W
12.
Andrew H
4CM
Angus B
5L
Kate W
5R
Emma J
6O
4W
13.
Kiki P
4CM
Aidan B
5L
Benjamin W
5R
Celina L
6O
Harrison
W
Lachlan W
4W
14.
James V
4CM
Riley C
5L
Alec W
5R
Ella M
6O
Darcy H
5/6P
15.
Micah P
5R
Kyan M
5L
Cerys B
6TL
Elek P
6O
Brian L
5/6P
16.
Tara C
5C
Shyam P
5L
Imogen W
6TL
Chelsia T
6O
Thomas M
5/6P
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5C
Riley W
5L
Jesna J
6TL
Tara W
6O
Jibraan K
6TL
18.
Elizabeth
C
Lucas K
5C
Jacob D
5C
Matisse M
6TL
Mia S
5C
Zephyr P
6TL
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Chiara K
5C
Jonah L
5C
Dion L
5C
Joseph G
6TL
Elishka V
5C
Jessica W
5C
Jet T
5C
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REC SPORT ROTATIONS
TERM 1
TH
FRI 27
WEEK 5
FRI 6
WEEK 6
TH
FRI 13
WEEK 7
TH
FRI 20
WEEK 8
TH
FRI 27
WEEK 9
TH
FRI 24
WEEK 1
TH
FRI 1
WEEK 2
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TERM 2
TH
FRI 8
WEEK 3
TH
FRI 15
WEEK 4
FRI 22
WEEK 5
GROUP
1
Swim
Ball
Games
Outdoor
Games
Tennis
(#)
Swim
Just
Dance
Ball
Games
Outdoor
Games
Tennis
Just Dance
GROUP
2
Swim
Swim
Ball
Games
Outdoor
Games
Tennis
(#)
Just
Dance
Just
Dance
Ball
Games
Outdoor
Games
Tennis
GROUP
3
Tennis
(#)
Swim
Swim
Ball
Games
Outdoor
Games
Tennis
(#)
Just
Dance
Just
Dance
Ball
Games
Outdoor
Games
GROUP
4
Outdoor
Games
Tennis
(#)
Swim
Swim
Ball
Games
Outdoor
Games
Tennis
(#)
Just
Dance
Just
Dance
Ball Games
GROUP
5
Ball
Games
Outdoor
Games
Tennis
(#)
Swim
Swim
Ball
Games
Outdoor
Games
Tennis
(#)
Just
Dance
Just Dance
A Parent Helper is needed for Swimming. Unfortunately, No Parent No Swim.
If able to help, please let their ‘Group’s teacher know.
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MUSIC NEWS
Strings
No Intermediate Strings Rehearsal on Friday
Please note there will be NO rehearsal before school at 7:30am for the Grade 4 strings this Friday morning
the 6th of March. Lessons will still be on, so students will still need to bring their instruments.
General
The Music year is in full swing with the term half over already! Please remember that performance uniforms
should be ordered by this Friday March 6th to be sure that students will have them by the first performance –
ANZAC Day Parade.
Ensembles performing in the parade include all choirs – Junior Choir, Senior Choir and Vocal Group, the
Senior Band, and the Camerata Strings. Please see the music performance uniform below:
2015 Performance
White
Black
Black
Blue
Girls/
Cummer- Blazer
Uniforms
Music
Trousers Shoes
Hair
Boys
bund
Shirt
&
Ribbon
Tie
Socks
Junior Choir
Girls
X
X
X
X
(Year 3 & 4)
Boy
X
X
X
X
X
s
Senior Choir
Girls
X
X
X
X
X
(Year 5 & 6)
Boy
X
X
X
X
X
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Vocal Group
Girls
X
X
X
X
X
X
(5 & 6 by audition)
Boy
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Beginner Strings
Girls
X
X
X
X
(Year 2 & 3)
Boy
X
X
X
X
s
Intermediate Strings Girls
X
X
X
X
(Year 4)
Boy
X
X
X
X
s
Senior Strings
Girls
X
X
X
X
X
X
(Year 5 & 6)
Boy
X
X
X
X
X
X
s
Camerata Strings
Girls
X
X
X
X
X
X
(5 & 6 by audition)
Boy
X
X
X
X
X
X
s
Junior Band
Girls
X
X
X
X
(Year 4 & 5)
Boy
X
X
X
X
s
Senior Band
Girls
X
X
X
X
X
X
(Year 6)
Boy
X
X
X
X
X
X
s
Ensemble Rehearsals:
Senior Band –
7.20 – 8.40 Monday
Senior Choir –
7.25 – 8.30 Tuesday
Senior Strings –
7.30 – 8.30 Wednesday
Junior Band –
1.10pm – 1.50pm Wednesday (begins 25/03) (eating included)
Camerata Strings – 7.30 – 8.30 Thursday (by audition)
Junior Choir –
8.00 – 8.40 Thursday
Vocal Group 7.25 – 8.30 Friday (by audition)
Intermediate Strings - 7.30 – 8.30 Friday
Please ensure band and strings students arrive 10m prior the start time.
Please ensure choir students arrive 5m before the start time.
Happy Music Making! Mrs Kristensen, Mrs Price, and Mr Bell
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UNIFORM SHOP
Wednesday 1:30 to 3.30 p.m.
Friday 8.00 to 10.00 a.m.
Deb Love Telephone 3249 1361 School
[email protected]
INTERSCHOOL SPORT UNIFORM ITEMS If students are playing rugby or soccer, long soccer/rugby socks are available at the uniform shop
in the WHSS colours - $8.00. Students may wear their own socks but are encouraged to wear the
school socks so as to look more uniformed.
As well, students playing rugby may wish to purchase rugby shorts available at the uniform shop these are not compulsory but are more so for comfort and better suited rather than students
wearing their school shorts. Students playing soccer should be ok to wear their school shorts.
The uniform shop also sells draw string bags similar to a swim bag so students can carry their
shoes/spare clothes to and from school in the bus.
Netball visors are also available.
FROM THE LIBRARY
HELP NEEDED IN THE LIBRARY
Hi Everyone
If anyone has some spare time I would love your help in the library. Jobs include returning books,
putting books back on shelves, covering books either in the library or taking some home. I need
most help in returning books Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 8.30am. Also, if
you arrive in the afternoons a little early to pick up your children there will always be books to reshelf. Please feel free to drop in to have a chat on when it suits you to help.
Book Club orders are due on Wednesday 18 March.
Kind regards
Bernadette Hoffman, Librarian
DATE CLAIMERS and DUE DATES FOR PAYMENTS
Year Level
3&4
2
Prep
3
1&4
Whole School
2-6
1-6
Event
Due Date
06/03/2015
09/03/2015
20/03/2015
20/03/2015
27/03/2015
01/04/2015
01/04/2015
01/04/2015
Artslink “Last tree in the City”
Qld Museum
All Families are Special
Maths Problem Solving
Dance Fever (Term 2)
Mathletics
Diagnostic Testing
District Sport Levy
Amount
$8
$14
$8
$8
$22
$10
$7
$4
Payments must be deposited in the payment box located in the office. Do not give payments to Class
Teachers.
Multiple excursions/activities can be paid with one cheque or EFTPOS transaction (located at office). Cash
is also acceptable.
On each excursion letter will be a DUE DATE for payment. No monies will be accepted after the due date.
Therefore, unfortunately, students will not be able to attend the excursion/activity.
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FROM THE ART ROOM
Every student needs to wear an art shirt for activities in the Art Room. These shirts provide some protection
against paint etc. and help keep uniforms clean. There are still many students without an art shirt. It would
be appreciated if you could check to see if your child/children have some sort of protective garment. This
does not have to be a purchased apron. The best thing is a large, old t shirt as they cover everything, are
easy to put on and don’t cost anything!
Thank you for your help with this small issue, and thank you also for all of the materials that have been sent
to the Art Room over the past few weeks. Your help and support are much appreciated.
Art Club will be on a Monday this year, in second break at playtime. All students are welcome to come and
share in creating a collaborative artwork or to work on their own projects.
A number of our staff will be attending a Primary Arts Network twilight conference which will be held on
Thursday March 5. I have been invited to present a workshop at the conference, which will be based on a
unit of work I have developed for Queensland Studies Authority using the new National Curriculum for the
Arts.
Warmest Regards,
Carolyn Peisker
Art Teacher
President: Narelle Cooley
([email protected])
Secretary: Rob Beaumont 3161 7909
Email: [email protected]
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Bring a friend night is this Friday March 6th. This night is a great opportunity to bring along a friend to show
them what fun Friday night club can be. There will be a free sausage sizzle.
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We had a successful win last month against Marshall Rd Swim Club in the Drayton Shield. Well done to all
the water ratz swimmers & everyone who helped make the day a success.
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Congratulations to all the swimmers who swam at the District trials recently & a special mention to Brian,
Ella & Darcy who will compete at Regionals this week.
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Remember Friday night club starts at 6.30pm so nominations need to be done by 6.15pm on the night or
mid week online.
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For anyone interested in advertising their business within the pool complex can email the club:
[email protected]. There will be a 12 month or 3 year period available with high visibility within the
pool area.
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Wellers Hill State School Fete – Sunday 2 August
This year, the school’s biennial fete called “Harmonies on the Hill” will be held on Sunday 2 August
This event is the biggest fundraiser on the school’s calendar and is an opportunity to showcase the
musical and artistic talents of our students, so please keep this date free!
Wanted! Stall conveners
A fete is only a great fete because there are great stall conveners. Many of our 2012 stall conveners have
volunteered to convene stalls again. Thanks heaps! However, personal commitments change & some
conveners no longer have children at the school.
All classes will be assigned a stall, so now is the time to have your say and volunteer for the stall of your
choice!
The BBQ and Jams & Pickles stalls both require a convener. We’re still in the process of contacting 2012
conveners and will advise of other vacancies in coming weeks. Please, please, please…. contact the
Harmonies stalls co-ordinator, Fem Castles, at [email protected] if you’re able to convene a stall.
Sponsorship!
We're actively seeking sponsorship for the fete from local and regional businesses
and members of the community. If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact Rosie
Payne at email [email protected]. If you know of businesses or members of the
community who may be interested in providing sponsorship for the fete, please feel free to
pass on Rosie's details.
“Your fete is in our hands”
Wellers Hill State School Fete – Sunday 2 August
Trash and Treasure donations
“One person’s trash is another person’s treasure” so please consider this when you’re having a
spring clean at home or moving house.
Items wanted - Anything old or new in good condition - china, kitchen items, household items, small
furniture, glassware, toys, baby items, pictures, frames, baskets, tools, games and anything you think
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would be suitable for the Trash and Treasure stall. Arrangements for dropping off items will be made at
a later date.
Clothing wanted for Nearly New Stall
Having a clean-up at home? Please donate any clothing and accessories to the Nearly New stall at this
year’s fete. We are looking for clothes, accessories, jewellery, handbags – any items for adults, kids and
babies.
Soon you’ll see the brightly coloured wheelie bins around the school and you’ll be able to drop off your
donations in these bins.
Second hand book donations
Are your bookshelves sagging? Are your cupboards
bulging? Well, now is the time to think about
collecting the books you wish to donate to the second hand book stall. We’d love any book, don’t throw
it out, donate it!
Arrangements for donation of books will be made at a later date, so please hold onto your books for
now.
Harmonies Bring-In Days
In 2012, Bring-In Days were popular. This is where school families were encouraged to donate a
designated item to be used by the stall conveners. The generosity of the
school
community was overwhelming. Harmonies Bring-In Days will commence
again
later this term. Further details will be included in coming weeks.
Please note that participation by families is voluntary.
Contact your Harmonies Committee
Fem Castles (Stalls only please!)
Rosie Payne (Sponsorship)
Brigitte Braddock (Marketing)
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
SACCS
Easter Vacation Care -Our Easter Vacation Care Program is already in the planning stages. We have
some new and exciting ideas to explore, however we are always open to any suggestions from children and
their families.
If you have recently visited a new location or done something new as a family that might be suitable as a
Vacation Care activity or destination, please share it with us. We have your children best interests in mind
and we appreciate your help in designing an exciting program that keeps them engaged and having fun.
The program will be released on Monday, 16.03.2015 and the bookings will commence immediately. The
early birds closing date will be on Friday, 28.03.2015.
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MUSIC SUPPORT GROUP
Contact us: [email protected])
LEVY PAYMENTS
All students new and continuing in the instrumental program have been issued levy notices. Payment by the
end of this week Friday 6th March. If you have not received a notice or have any concerns please email
Melissa E: [email protected].
Payment via:•
Direct Deposit to Acct: WHSS Music Support Group; BSB 064-162; Acc No. 10308176. (Please add
child's name as reference)
•
Flexischools - www.flexischools.com.au (this allows for credit card payment)
* NO CASH OR CHEQUES PLEASE *
Choir levy notices will be given out next week.
PERFORMANCE UNIFORMS
All students in the WHSS music program are required to wear the correct performance uniform. If you
require new performance uniform items, you may purchase through the WHSS uniform shop.
Please note items must be ordered NO LATER than Friday 6 March 2015.
Need an order form? email us at: [email protected]
MUSIC SUPPORT GROUP - Why not lend a hand?
On 18 February we had our first Music Support Group (MSG) meeting for the 2015 year. It was great to see
new faces and make a start planning the year ahead to support the wonderful WHSS music program. There
are lots of items in our 2015 agenda - like purchasing new string insruments, organizing music
performances, competitions and talent shows, etc.
If you would like to be part of this enthusiastic group of parents - as a committee member, or a helping hand
- we'd love to hear from you! Please send us an email or just turn up to our next meeting in March. You can
contact us at: [email protected]
UNIFORM SHOP
Wednesday 1:30 to 3.30 p.m.
Friday 8.00 to 10.00 a.m.
Deb Love Telephone 3249 1361 School
[email protected]
INTERSCHOOL SPORT UNIFORM ITEMS If students are playing rugby or soccer, long soccer/rugby socks are available at the uniform shop
in the WHSS colours - $8.00. Students may wear their own socks but are encouraged to wear the
school socks so as to look more uniformed.
As well, students playing rugby may wish to purchase rugby shorts available at the uniform shop these are not compulsory but are more so for comfort and better suited rather than students
wearing their school shorts. Students playing soccer should be ok to wear their school shorts.
The uniform shop also sells draw string bags similar to a swim bag so students can carry their
shoes/spare clothes to and from school in the bus.
Netball visors are also available.
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TUCKSHOP
Thanks so much to those who have contacted us to volunteer in the tuckshop this year. We still need
volunteers for most afternoons (1.10pm to 1.50pm) but we really need volunteers for Monday mornings
(9am to 11.30am). If you can spare one Monday morning per month we would really appreciate it. Please
come and see us in the tuckshop or email us at [email protected]. Thanks.
OPEN DAY IN THE TUCKSHOP
We are having an “open day” in the tuckshop on Thursday 12 March from 2pm to 3pm. If you have any
questions regarding helping out, the menu, the tuckshop’s role in the school, etc, please feel free to drop in
before pick-up time for a coffee and a chat. We look forward to seeing you then. Thanks Carolyn and Ros
DAY
Thursday
5 March
9am to 11.30am
Vanessa C
1pm to 2pm
Gina G
Friday
6 March
Kimberley L
Linda C
Jane M
Monday
9 March
Louise C
HELP NEEDED
Tuesday
10 March
Kelli O
Kerry C
Wednesday
11 March
Kym M
HELP NEEDED
Thursday
12 March
Kym A
Nicole R
Jana N
Friday
13 March
Michelle N
Carmen E
Monica K
Monday
16 March
Brenda T
HELP NEEDED
Tuesday
17 March
Sandra O
HELP NEEDED
Wednesday
18 March
Amanda A
HELP NEEDED
If you are unable to do your
tuckshop roster please contact us
as soon as possible. If you would
like to volunteer in the tuckshop,
our phone number is 3249 1318 or
you can call Carolyn (0409 053
742). You can also email
[email protected].
WELLERS HILL COOK BOOK
Any parents who ordered and paid for the Cook Book and have not yet collected them, please now
call into the office to receive your cook book.
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SPORTS SUPPORT GROUP
Biathlon
Thanks to all the amazing parents and committee members who helped with the biathlon last
Friday. A big thank you to Coco’s Annerley for donating the watermelons; Murray Bros at Rocklea
for donating loads of apples, bananas and oranges; and McDonald’s Salisbury for providing the
ice.
Come Join Us
The Sports Support Group (SSG) supports the schools’ sports programs. We do this by
purchasing equipment as well as contributing to the upkeep of the larger sporting facilities, eg
tennis courts and ovals.
We are an active group of parents who are passionate about children being physically active. Our
meetings are generally held once a term. We actively fundraise through running the school discos.
These are all well attended with many parents offering to help.
We are always looking for new parents to come and join our group, If you have an interest in
sports at Wellers Hill State School, please contact Leanne Cleary on [email protected] or
0437 471 240.
COMMUNITY NEWS
NEXT DANCE – Friday 6th March 2015
ANNERLEY & DISTRICTS BLUE LIGHT DANCE PARTY
*****Supersized Dance Party including Rides will be held on Saturday 2nd May 2015 4pm – 9.30pm*******
Other Dances : Friday 5th June & 3rd July 2015
AGES : 7yrs. – 15yrs
TIME: 7pm-9.30pm
COST: $10.00
PLACE: Marymac Community Centre (616 Ipswich Rd, Annerley)
CONTACT : Senior Constable Lisa VOYSEY or Constable Rachel CUCKSON
Annerley Police Station Ph: 3892 8222
Supervised by Police & Community members
No smoking, no alcohol, no drugs, no objectionable behaviour.
Thank you for your continued support for Blue Light in your area.
Annerley Blue Light Branch.
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HOLLAND PARK STATE HIGH SCHOOL
See our highly effective smaller school culture
Hear about our outstanding OP achievement and
vocational opportunities
Visit classrooms to see Triple E (Excellence, Enrichment,
Extension) in action
Our next Open Morning Tour is
Tuesday 3 March at 9.15am followed by morning tea with the Principal
www.hollparkshs.eq.edu.au
Telephone: 3347 0111
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SUNDAY SCHOOL – ELIM GOSPEL CHURCH, Cnr. Weller & Fernvale Roads, Tarragindi –
Presents an action packed hour of “Singing, Bible Stories, Games and Prizes”.
Time: 9am-10am – Ages: 4-12yrs. Come along and bring your friends – Parents are always
welcome – Transport available. Contact Mrs. Rochelle Collard 0402 074 303.
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LOST PROPERTY
UNFORTUNATELY WE ALREADY HAVE A HUGE
AMOUNT OF LOST PROPERTY
COULD PARENTS AND STUDENTS PLEASE CHECK THE
LOST PROPERTY BOXES LOCATED IN THE SCHOOL HALL
FOR ANY ITEMS THEY ARE MISSING.
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Excursions/Activities for 2015 with payment due date.
Year Level
Date
Activity
Cost
Whole School
Years 2-6
Mathletics
Diagnostic Tests
$10
$7
Due Date
2015
Wed 1 April
Wed 1 April
Years 1-6
District Sport Levy
$4
Wed 1 April
Prep
Years 1-6 Eldest
Year 5
3 March
Resource Levy
Voluntary Contribution
The Commissariat Store
$120
$100
$9
Year 3
9 March
$8
Year 4
9 March
$8
Fri 6 March
Year 2
Prep
11 March
25 March
$14
$8
Mon 9 March
Fri 20 March
Year 3
Year 1
Year 4
25 March
23 April – 25 June
23 April – 25 June
Artslink – Last tree in the
City
Artslink – Last tree in the
City
Qld Museum – 2M,2R &2BL
All Families are Special
Show
Maths Problem Solving
Dance Fever
Dance Fever
Wed 1 April
Wed 1 April
Mon 2
March
Fri 6 March
$8
$22
$22
Fri 20 March
Fri 27 March
Fri 27 March
Year 6
Year 4
Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Term 2
11 May & 12 May
29 May
17 June & 18 June
14 July or 21 July
LOTE - Canvas
Toohey Forest Education
Skylab
Prof. Jelly Bean
Lone Pine- 2M, 2R &2BL
$10
$17
$9
$12
$21
Year 3
16 July – 17 September
Dance Fever
$22
Year 5
16 July – 17 September
Dance Fever
$22
Year 6
16 July – 17 September
Dance Fever
$22
TBA
Fri 8 May
Fri 22 May
Fri 12 June
Wed 24
June
Wed 24
June
Wed 24
June
Wed 24
June
Year 1
Year 3
Year 2
Year 5
Year 3 & 2/3BL
Year 4
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
5 & 6 August
1 & 3 Sept
Artslink – Park Cleaners
Artslink – Park Cleaners
Drum Workshop
LOTE - Placemat
Reverse Garbage
St Helena Island
$8
$8
$8
$6
$9
$33
Year 1
1 September
Starlab
$9
Prep
Year 2
Prep
9 September
8 Oct – 10 December
8 Oct – 10 December
Seasons Show
Dance Fever
Dance Fever
$8
$22
$22
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Fri 31 July
Fri 21
August
Fri 28
August
Fri 4 Sept
Wed 16 Sept
Wed 16 Sept
Whole School
Year 2
Year 1
Year 3
Year 6
Prep
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
20 November
10 December
2 December
Life Education
12th Night Theatre
Drum Workshop
Underwater World
Wet & Wild
Christmas Show
$10
$20
$8
$36
$32
$8
Fri 6 Nov
TBA
TBA
Fri 13 Nov
Fri 27 Nov
Fri 27 Nov
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