Thangool State School 2 Aerodrome Road, Thangool, Qld, 4716 Mission Statement PO Box 5, Thangool, Qld, 4716 Working together our focus is to continue Phone: 07 49 900 333 to support and nurture the whole child’s Thangool State School Improvement Agenda www.thangoolss.eq.edu.au well-being and learning, celebrating 2021 growth and success in an inclusive [email protected] environment that is valued by all, as we Successful Learners through a focus on Facebook: @ThangoolStateSchool pursue excellence with consistency of Mathematics Principal: Mrs Fiona Byrne practice.

Week 7 Wednesday 10th March 2021

Date Claimers From our Principal’s Desk….

March Week 7 & 8 18th—School Photo Day Thanks to the students and parents for continuing the great start to the year. This is a 30th/31st - Parent Teacher crucial time for learning, as the focus is on implementing teaching of major content and th Interviews skills in units for each core learning area. In week 10 on Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31st March parents will have the opportunity to meet with their child’s teacher and April discuss: progress on their learning so far, goal attainment, and how to support ongoing 1st - Cross Country improvement. 1st—Last Day Term 1 Every day counts at school It is imperative that students are at school each day to do their best, to make a year’s progress, and to attain their individual goals. The catch phrase “every day’s a learning

day” sees our school attendance goal at 94%. Educational research has found that anything less than 10% absences throughout the year can impact significantly on out- comes- socially, emotionally, behaviourally and academically for students.

We acknowledge the people past and present on whose land we walk, we work and we live. Thangool State School

From our Principal’s Desk continued…..

School Mission Statement/Capable Learner

Improvement Agenda-Successful Learners through a focus on Numeracy. In classes across the school assessment tasks are being completed especially in math. It is very rewarding to hear students sharing their learning when visiting classrooms or walking around the school.

Questions we ask our students are:- 1. What are you learning? 2. How are you doing? 3. How do you know? 4. How can you improve? 5. Where do you go for help? 6. Have you used a disposition to help in your learning?

These are questions you can ask your children too. To have a picture of what children are learning, you can read the fortnightly class newsletters or visit a classroom and have a look at the learning walls in the room. Thangool State School

From our Principal’s Desk continued…..

The disposition we have been looking at is playful. PLAY! The Australian Parenting Program Raising Children expresses that play is more than just fun for babies and children. It’s how they learn best, and how they work out who they are, how the world works and where they fit into it. Play is critical to a child’s development. Playing is one of the most important things you can do with your child, because play is essential for your child’s brain development. The time you spend playing together gives your child lots of different ways and times to learn.

Play also helps your child: • build confidence • feel loved, happy and safe • develop social skills, language and communication • learn about caring for others and the environment • develop physical skills.

Different types of play, unstructured, free play is the best type of play for young children. This is play that just happens, depending on what takes your child’s interest at the time. Free play isn’t planned and lets your child use his imagination and move at his own pace.

Examples of unstructured play might be: creative play alone or with others, including artistic or musical games • imaginative games– for example, making cubby houses with boxes or blankets, dressing up or playing make-believe • exploring new or favourite play spaces like cupboards, backyards, parks, playgrounds and so on.

Structured play is different. It’s more organised and happens at a fixed time or in a set space, and is often led by a grown-up.

Examples of structured play include: water familiarisation classes for toddlers, or swimming lessons for older children • storytelling groups for toddlers and pre-schoolers at the local library • dance, music or drama classes for children of all ages • family board or card games

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Playgound-“Outdoor Classroom” Playtimes are a special time at school. The staff are working hard to ensure playtime is not only fun but also enables students the chance to make choices as well as practise a lot of the social interactions that are often very difficult for our young people. The playground is a great chance for them to practice communication skills when things are not going right for them in a safe and supportive environment. Playground options:- Kids Shed-a place students can go with a variety of activities and a teacher they can talk to if having any friendship problems. Oval Play-open area for students to play soccer, cricket, tag, any running game.

Playground-cubby house area, water play, obstacle course, forts, mudpit, sandpit and a variety of different games changed each week. Tennis Court-multi-purpose use-tennis, basketball, netball, handball, dodge ball, tag. Possum Place-Under cover area, handball, table tennis, chess, great if wanting a shaded area. Library- place for quiet reading. Greenhouse-gardening

Show Casing Our School

It is with tremendous pride that I share with you some special recognition our wonderful school has received. While we believe we have a great school it is fantastic to have AITSL (Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership) contact us to bring a film crew so they can film practices within our school and our local cluster of state schools that demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning. AITSL is an institute that supports all teachers across all sectors of the education system both government and non-government. To be observed by an external source to the school and one that sets the standards for all teachers across Australia is an unbelievable honour. To know our teaching practices and professional learning is recognised across Australia and will be filmed to demonstrate best practice is a credit to our wonderful teaching staff who every day go above and beyond to provide the very best learning environment for every student. As part of show casing excellence in education we have been hosting school visits as different teachers from a variety of schools come to observe AAP (Age Appropriate Pedagogy) in practice. A huge thank you to Mrs Ellen Brewer for sharing our schools practices and to all teachers for opening their classrooms with visiting teachers.

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Wallabies Visit On Friday 12th March in middle session, we will be hosting two players, Lote Tuqiri and George Smith, from the Classic Wallabies. Interested students from P-4 will join in the initial discussion before the Year 5 and 6 students will participate in skills and drills with the former Australian players.

Lote Tuqiri is a former dual-code professional footballer who primarily played as a winger across both codes. He represented Australia in both and rugby union, and represented in rugby league. Tuqiri first rose to prominence as a professional rugby league footballer for the Broncos and Maroons, as well as the Fiji and Australian national sides. He then transferred to rugby union playing 67 caps for Australia and being a part of their 2003 and 2007 World Cup squads

George Smith is the second most capped Wallaby forward playing 111 games for Australia as a flanker. George Smith also played 142 games for the ACT Brumbies over 12 years. He has won numerous prestigious best and fairest awards and was named in the Wallabies team of the decade.

Activity details:

Date: Friday, 12th March – middle session (11:45 – 1:15) Equipment: Students will need to wear sunsafe clothing, a hat and enclosed shoes (School Uniform) The students will not need boots, mouth guards, as they will not be doing contact drills. Students are advised to wear sunscreen and bring water bottles Activities: Skills and drills (catching, passing and evasion drills predominately). Cost: There is no cost for this activity

NAPLAN For students in year 3 & 5 NAPLAN dates are 11-23 May 2021. This year our school will be transitioning to online testing. Mrs Geraghty and Mrs Van Itallie are our NAPLAN coordinators. NAPLAN is a point in time test that gives teachers useful information along with all our classroom data to best support your child’s needs. On Monday 22nd March students in year 3 & 5 will be involved in a short practise NAPLAN exam for them to gain an understanding of what they will be required to do. Have an awesome week everyone!

Fiona

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Mud pit Our mud pit is operational in terms 1 & 4. Please see table below for which week your child’s classes turn is. Students can come dressed in mud pit clothes with school uniform and towel in school bag. Students wearing mud pit clothes is parental permission for children to participate.

Week Grade

1

2 Year 1

3 Prep

4 Year 2

5 Year 3/4

6 Year 3/4

7 Year 5

8 Year 6

9 Attendance Winner (TBA)

Thangool State School Sport’s News 2021

Port Curtis Sport Dates (10—12 yrs) Expression of Interest forms need to be collected from the library and returned at least two weeks prior to the event for school trials to be held if required March 12th - PC Rugby League 10yr old PJ Marsh Cup 18th - PC Rugby League 25th - PC Football 25th - PC Rugby League

Cross Country Fun Run Fundraiser 1st April 2021 Paola’s Thangool Page

Week 7 & 8

Paola’s Rule of the Week - We Care, We Learn, We Are Safe!

Week 7: We Care: Participate Appropriately

Week 8: We Learn: Do your best!

Student of the Week Paola’s Thought of the Week Week 5 & 6

Prep: Thomas: For volunteering to help others and being an effective communicator in group discussions to problem solve.

Isabel: For showing diligence by sharing her ideas in whole group activities. Year 1: William; For taking on big challenges in writing tasks. Sarah: For always being a kind and helpful friend

Year 2: Year 3/4V - Amelia: For com- municating clearly with others and applying herself in all areas. Year 3/4L: Blake: Writing in Maths and HASS Paola’s Technology Tip Ben H: Dedication, perserverance and humble attitude to all areas of learning Year 5 : Jamen: For always communicating with others in a positive, supportive way. Kayley B: For always communicating appropriately with everyone in class and at play. Year 6: Whole Class— for embracing all challenges with open attitude and supporting and encouraging every member of our team.

Bella D: for demonstrating a Kindness Calendar Disposition maturity during all aspects of our school environment. Week 7: Ask your family what they are Week 7: Playful grateful for Week 8: Reflect Week 8: Relax by blowing bubbles or sitting under a tree Thangool State School P&C News

Working together to provide educational opportunities for every student!

Date Claimers Welcome Back to 2021 March Our Uniform Shop is open on Wednesday mornings from 8.15am until 9.00am. Alternatively uniform orders can be dropped into the office to be filled and sent home with your child each Wednesday. Uniform Order forms can be found on our Website www.thangoolss.eq.edu.au or from the school office. Please note we accept cash, cheque

or direct deposit.

School Banking— School Banking will resume in Term 2. Students can bring their bank books in on a Wednesday and it will be returned on Thursday.

Qkr is coming to our tuckshop and uniform shop.

Tuckshop Roster Term 1 2021 Tuckshop News. Thank you for volunteering for our tuckshop. If you can help please sign up using the link below

https://signup.zone/ThsSHrk7KximNJSnN

AGM News

Congratulations to our new P&C Executive for 2021

President—Amanda Goody

Vice President—Amanda Hicks

Secretary—Cathy White

Treasurer—Leisa Vickers

Fundraising—Ebony Nancarrow

Uniforms—Amanda Mastroieni

Tuckshop—Cathy White

RREAP—Amanda Burnett

School Banking—Leisa Vickers Paola’s Shout Out

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Flashing lights now active at Thangool State School

Earlier this year, flashing light school zone signs were installed on Aerodrome Road. Thangool State School was nominated to receive these new signs as part of a commitment to improve school road safety.

You will notice that the new signs look similar to standard school zone signs with the addition of a red flashing ring around the speed limit as well as two flashing yellow lights at the top of the sign. The installation of flashing light school zone signs is proven to improve visibility of school zones, serving as an active reminder for motorists to slow down.

So next time you’re dropping off or picking up your child, keep an eye out for the new signs and make sure you stick to the signed speed limit.

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