Messages from
your Principal
"Every Day Counts"
'every student in class every day'
Instrumental Music
Our Junior and Senior Concert Band performed very well at the Children’s Week event in Queens Park last Thursday. Our bands played a repertoire of six pieces which was appreciated by the audience. Thanks to Mrs Young for organising and conducting at this performance.
Sun Smart
Maryborough West State School is a Sun Smart School. A broad brimmed hat, slouch hat or legionnaire cap is required to be worn at all times. Students need to have a hat with them for all school activities including lunch break and play times. Hats should also be worn to and from school. Our school enforces Sun Smart messages to Slip, Slop, Slap and a “no hat-no play” policy is endorsed by the school community.
The following policy has been developed in consultation with the school community. The Sun Smart Policy is consistent with our school’s caring ethos as it attempts to ensure that our children enjoy life without the consequences of skin cancer. It aims to achieve this through:
Ø Awareness of the dangers of excessive exposure to the sun.
Ø Consistent modelling of “sun wise” behaviour by staff and other adults.
Ø Organisation and procedures minimising the amount of exposure to the sun experienced by students whilst at school and at school related activities.
We recognise that children are more inclined to adopt the above precautions on a lifelong basis when they are educated regarding the dangers of excessive exposure to sunlight and when sound habits are formed at an early age. We therefore set the expectation that these procedures will be followed at school and reinforced in appropriate ways.
Dress Code
Last week there were several students who were reported to the office for wearing nail polish or acrylic nails to school. This is not part of the school uniform and students will be asked to remove nail polish and acrylic nails during their own time. Consequences of this non compliance could lead to non participation in extra curricula activities.
Class Lists
School staff members are currently composing Class Lists for 2010. Our process for doing this attempts to create balanced and harmonious class groups, taking into account many and varied factors. Also to facilitate end of year processes, could parents please advise the school if your family / children are transferring to another school at the end of the year.
Robyn Jackson,
Principal
PREP ENROLMENTS 2010
If your child was born between
01/07/04 – 30/06/05
ENROL NOW at the School Office
You must provide:
· Birth Certificate
· Proof of Address eg. Electricity A/c
Money Reminders:
· Year 7 Graduation $11 per person
Tuckshop News
|
Wednesday
04 November
|
Friday
06 November
|
Monday
09 November
|
|
Stacey
|
Kylie
|
Stacey
|
|
Sharon
|
Anita
|
Michelle
|
|
Rebecca
|
Stacey
|
|
Please Note: If you do not have correct change when ordering tuckshop please place big lunch bag inside little lunch bag. This will make it quicker and easier to process. Thank you.
Helen, Tuckshop Convenor
Instrumental Music News
Sensational Strings News
All of the String students performed for the Year 2 and 3 students last week to demonstrate the string instruments. A note was given to all students in Years 2 and 3 to take home. Students who are interested in being tested for these instruments, to begin learning in 2010, need to return the form by tomorrow Tuesday 03 November. Any students in years 4-6 who are interested may collect a note from the office.
Eve-Ann Hodgkinson, Instrumental Music Teacher
Library News
Overdue notices have been sent out so please locate all books and return as soon as possible. Only four weeks until all resources will need to be returned to the library. Please check classrooms and reading areas.
Julie Bushnell, Teacher Librarian
PAVERS
Our school has an area of pavers which need to be removed (North Street Bus Zone area).
If you are interested in removing and collecting these pavers (leaving the area clean from rubble), please phone Val at Maryborough West State School on 41202610.
PE News
YEAR 4/5/6 SWIMMING
REMEMBER TOGS AND TOWELS EVERY THURSDAY!!
YEAR 6 - INTERSCHOOL SPORT
Please remember, students must wear their light blue school shirt to interschool sport. They also need to bring a hat, water bottle and sunscreen.
AFL
From now until week 9 our AFL Development Officers Rob Searle and Ryan Pritchard will be teaching our students AFL skills and games.
Sandii Barsby J P.E. Teacher
HAPPYGRAMS
PR Alyssa, Kerry; PY Ayden; 1MG Leo, Jordan; 1R Lauren, Gracen; 1RO Connor, Paige-Chloe, Ethyn, Leslie, Jackson; 2T Caleb, Bailey; 3B Joshua, Nathan; 3BR Kasey, Sophia, Rhiana, Katelyn; 3W Hannah, Aarlia, Taryn; 3WA Caitlyn; 4B Tanika, Jack, Kiara; 4H Brodie, Liam; 4S Hayden Rebecca; 5R Brock, Kaleo, Shin, Dale; 5B Oceana; 5F Stephanie, Curtis; 6K Josefa, Amy; 6C Anum, Claudia, Lydia, Kate, Jeramiah; 6N Brooke, Shannon.
Safety House News
The Safety House West Committee wishes to thank everyone who helped with baking for the Fun Fair. We had such a huge response and thanks to all of YOU who supported, we made enough money (over $1000.00) to cover the Affiliation Fee for the school for the year. It was especially nice to meet some of you at the Safety House stall personally. THANK YOU and keep up the good work.
We would like to remind everyone, especially the children to talk to mum, dad or their caregiver, about where the Safety Houses are in your neighbourhood. If you go out with your friends, make sure you tell someone where and what you are going to do. Don't forget to knock on a Safety House door:
- when you are frightened by a person
- when you are injured or lost
- when you are being bullied
- when you are feeling scared
- when you are frightened by animals such as magpies
But remember, always go to the FRONT DOOR, knock loudly, ring the bell or yell out. The people from the Safety House will then contact the police.
Our next Safety House meeting will on the 4 November 2009, 7.00pm at 51 Walker Street Maryborough. Everyone welcome.
Parents / Caregivers are invited to
a ‘Parent / Caregivers only’ Orientation Meeting
at Maryborough West State School
on Monday 30 November
from 9am to 10am in our Activity Hall.
At this meeting you will be given more information about the Prep year and a list of items your child will need when starting Prep. We hope you find our Open Day and Parent/ Caregiver Orientation Meeting helpful for your child’s start at Maryborough West State School in 2010.
DATE CLAIMERS
|
05 November
|
Yr 4-6 Day 5 Swimming
|
|
06 November
|
Year 6 Interschool Sport
|
|
09 November
|
Japanese Speech Competition from 2.00pm
|
|
11 November
|
Year 7 Rec Sport Ten Pin Bowling
|
|
12 November
|
Yr 4-6 Day 6 Swimming
|
|
13 November
|
Year 6 Interschool Sport
|
|
17 November
|
P & C Meeting 7.00pm Staffroom
|
|
18 November
|
Year 7 Rec Sport Ten Pin Bowling
|
|
18 November
|
String Orchestra (non beginners) to Station Square Christmas Concert
|
|
18 November
|
Music Night
|
|
18 November
|
Local Chaplaincy Committee Meeting 3.30pm Staffroom
|
|
19 November
|
Yr 4-6 Day 7 Swimming
|
|
20 November
|
Year 6 Interschool Sport
|
|
23 November
|
Prep, Yr 1, Yr 2 – Timbarra Christmas Show $6
|
|
25 November
|
Year 5 Prophet Mine Excursion
|
|
26 November
|
Yr 4-6 Day 8 Swimming
|
|
27 November
|
Year 6 Interschool Sport
|
|
30 Nov-01 Dec
|
Year 4 Camp - Bundaberg
|
|
03 December
|
Yr 4-6 Day 9 Swimming
|
|
08 December
|
Year 7 Graduation Dinner $11 per person
|
|
10 December
|
Yr 4-6 Day 10 Swimming
|
Community News
· For Sale: Violin with all accessories including a music stand. $200. Contact Janelle on 0418726737.
· Maryborough Computer Club – is a great opportunity to learn about computers, lessons on Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Email, workshops to help sort out any problems you may want help with. For more information or to join phone Barbara on 41233492 or Lyn on 41223834.
· Carols in the Park auditions, Thursday 05 November, 7.00pm, City Hall Maryborough for 10-25 year olds. The Maryborough Youth Choir is looking for young singers to join them in performing at Maryborough’s Carols in the Park on Sunday 20 December. For further information contact Tracy Wright on 41235271 or 0428235271.
· Bombardier Open Day, Saturday 14 November, 10.00am-2.00pm, 109 March Street. There will be sausage sizzle, drinks, and lucky door prizes. Bring the kids along for fun filled entertainment with a free petting zoo, face painting, jumping castle and more. For more information phone 41225555.
· Monster Christmas Tombola Saturday 07 November, Parish Hall Bazaar Street. Doors open 12.00noon. Raffle and lucky door prizes. Afternoon tea supplied. Proceeds to assist with the running of 2nd Maryborough Girls’ Brigade.
· For sale: Glass fish tank and stand suitable for hermit crabs or reptiles with many accessories. $150. Phone 41224567.
DISCLAIMER: Our school newsletter provides a service to the local community assisting to advertise various endeavours. The publication of this information should not be considered as an endorsement of any particular business, product or service.
LOST PROPERTY
There is a large amount of Lost Property in the box outside the office. Please call in to claim your child’s belongings. All unclaimed articles will be donated to local charities.
2009
Planner for Excursions, Camps etc
Notes sent home as required.
Camps
Year 6 1-3 September $165 Brisbane
Year 5 7-9 September $115 Barambah
9-11 September
Year 4 December $70 approx Bundaberg
Swimming
Year 4-6 Term 4 $30approx 10 weeks x 1 day per week
Excursions
Year 5 Term 4 $25 approx Kilkivan
Year 2 August $30 approx Underwater World
Arts Council – 3 Terms $6 per child per term $15 per family per term
Book Club – 9 per year only purchase what you want – when it suits you.
Book Fairs – Only purchase what you want.
Instrumental Music
Music Levy – Term 1 $15 All students learning an instrument
Band Uniform Bond – Term 1 $15 All students in Band/Orchestra (paid once)
Band Uniform Hire – Term 1 $15 All students in Band/Orchestra (paid annually)
Instrument Hire – Term 1 $40 only few students using school instruments
|
SSOCIATION
|
CONTACT
|
|
West Football Club
|
Mark Bygrave 41231992
Lyned Higgins 41235410
|
|
Auskick
|
Josh Scanlon 0432268337
|
|
Uniteds Hockey
|
Desley Hewitt 41214321
Cheryl Brown 41216737
|
|
Rovers Junior Rugby League
|
Jos Kaufman 41210641
|
|
Wallaroo Junior Rugby League
|
Scott Robertson 41234538 or
0428164585
|
|
Brothers Junior Rugby League
|
Glen Nunan 41222058
|
|
Maryborough Bears AFL Club
|
Eileen Grundry 41297241
|
|
Boys’ Brigade
|
Col Enchelmaier 41233293
|
|
Girls’ Brigade
|
Nalda Brett 41213529
Gwenda Deem 41223984
|
|
DoonVilla Soccer Club
|
41234335
|
|
Junior Chess
|
Doug Walker 41216121
|
|
M’boro Junior Basketball
|
Elva Alloway
|
|
Maryborough Netball Assn
|
Julieann Sutcliffe 41222107
Sarah Wlash 41231062
Heather Jocumsen 41292084
|
|
M’boro BMX Club
|
Karen 41231353
|
|
West Soccer Club
|
Mark Bygrave 41231992
|
|
Maryborough District Soccer
|
Kylie 0417636534
|
|
Maryborough Amateur Athletic Club
|
Diane Goldsmith 41222875
|
|
Tennis
|
Bruce Rayner 41222958
|
|
Anthony Breed’s College of Music
|
Anthony Breed 0415104773
|
|
Aztec Softball
|
Bev Thatcher 41221215
Leanne Muller 41231817
|
|
Sparx Softball Club
|
Suzanne Caulley 0419988535
Lynda Lowjen 0431682254
|
|
Incas Softball Club
|
Wendy Mathiesen 41233079 or 0401300376
|
|
Maryborough six-a-side Hockey
|
Melissa Wareing 41233518
|
|
Maryborough Futsal Club
|
Lynne Sanderson 0407575673
Jenny Milzewski 0428223670
|
|
Ogilvie Dance Centre
|
Col 41215103
|
|
Maryborough and District Cycling Club
|
Paul Wroe 41244066 (w)
Jim Cross 41210520
|
|
Wide Bay Equestrian Park
|
41224618
|
|
Granville Soccer Club
|
Alan 41216269
Lee 41232012
|
|
Sunbury Soccer Club
|
Judy Foster 41223428
Grant Sawtell 41236993
Mark Sawtell 0417712087
|
|
Maryborough & District Soccer
|
Robert Denman 41221177
|
|
Toni Robertson Dance
|
41212742
0417212748
|
|
Wide Bay Archers
|
Milton Cunningham 41217145
Michael Lynch 41213212
|
|
Tinana Hockey Club
|
Celie Hynes 41215472
|
|
Cleone McRoberts Academy of Dance
|
41261057
|
|
Vigoro
|
Ellen 41212838
Colin 41223772
Carol 41231417
|
|
Junior Squash
|
Brian or Helena 41213922
|
|
Hilltop Squash
|
Beverley 41222372
|
|
Maryborough Junior Squash
|
Brian or Helena 41213922
|
|
Junior Golf
|
Pro Shop 41213765
|
|
Brothers Hockey Club
|
Leigh 41231286
Jenny 41233847
|
|
Wallaroo Hockey Club
|
A Birt 41297191 a/h
V Dove 41221087 a/h
|
|
Timber City Gymnastics
|
Heather O’Brien 41212668
|
|
Maryborough Junior Touch
|
Kerri 41236171
|
|
Brothers Shamrocks Cricket Club
|
Wayne 41222793
Noel 0437442257
|
|
