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No: 17 -Week 6 Term 4

Wednesday 9th November 2016

Welcome to week 6 everyone. The weather is warming up that is for sure. It will be nice to see some rain to cool things down and breathe some life into the grass.

Facebook

Facebook can be a wonderful tool to catch up with

old friends and share events and good thoughts.

Unfortunately when used for negative purposes it

can be a very dangerous tool. At times a child

might go home and report something to a parent

which can cause upset. However before releasing

anger onto Facebook the best option is to contact

the school and make sure of the facts before

reacting in a very negative manner. As is often the

case there can be more to the story than what the

child has told the parent. Please discuss any

concerns or issues with the school so that together

the issue can be dealt with and managed. Don’t

take to social media and make comments that you

might regret at a later date. We are working hard

to teach and model positive behaviour to our

students, let us all as a community remember that.

Our Local Indigenous Artist Wayne Krause has certainly changed the look of our staffroom with his artwork. The students have been very interested in the painting and some have helped out which makes the project even more special. Wayne has told the students the story behind the painting and the significance of the animals.

New Staff for 2017 At the end of this year we will say a sad goodbye to Renee Laing and Alex Hodgson. They are moving on to the Brisbane area. I am sure they are both excited at the prospect of the next chapter in their life. I know that they both will be missed by our community. We will also farewell Lydia Wullems.

Lydia has a love for science and hatching chickens which has been very exciting for us all.

We have three new permanent teachers for next year. Joining our staff we have Taylor Gierke, Heidi Dale and Tyrone Sullivan.

Next year we will be offering Manual Arts and an Arts program.

P-2 Playground The new playground is almost ready for opening. It has been a long wait for the students but we are almost there, we are just waiting on a bit more sand to be delivered.

School Chaplain Our Chaplain is working in classrooms providing social skilling programs. It is very important that our students learn to care for each other and to work together. Let’s value the great work that our staff do I would like to thank the dedicated staff at Theodore State School who care deeply for every single student at this school and are constantly striving to improve student learning outcomes. Our staff are very proactive in all that relates to school operations. Our staff need to be applauded.

Sue Cannon—Principal

It is clear to see that the students at Theodore State School are the best in Queensland!

Our teachers and teacher aides are at risk of RSI’s after handing out a total of

2065 GOTCHAs for the term! Keep up the great work everyone!

Picture of Level 1

award recipients

week 5

Picture of Level 1

award recipients

week 6

It’s fair to say there’s a bit of competition between

our amazing sporting houses. Let’s take a look at

who is in the lead on our house tally.

Number of GOTCHAs

over 5 weeks

Castle 1058

Dawson 1028

Who gives the GOTCHAs? We also had

a look at the teachers. Are teachers

from Castle or teachers from Dawson

more likely to give you a GOTCHA?

Number of GOTCHAs

over 5 weeks

Castle 1003

Dawson 1050

Week 4 GOTCHA Statistics

Best Class Average: Year 9/10

Best GOTCHA Giver: Mrs Bock and Miss

Gowlett (75)

Primary GOTCHA Winner:

Ruby Glazbrook

Secondary GOTCHA Winner:

Cody Clifford

Winning House: Castle (845)

Week 5 GOTCHA Statistics

Best Class Average: Prep

Best GOTCHA Giver: Miss Gowlett (78)

Best GOTCHA Giver Term 4: Miss Laing (229)

Primary GOTCHA Winner:

Axle Hotz

Secondary GOTCHA Winner:

Sterling Edwards

Winning House: Castle (1058)

Congratulations to all of our Level 1 and Level 2 GOTCHA winners

for the last two weeks! You do us proud at Theodore State School!

LEVEL 1 GOTCHA WINNERS

Rashun Motley Samuel Gray Petersen Jacinta Dunk-Andrews

Larissa Kohl Dailen Fuller Casey Hotz

Katie Kohl Archer McClelland Xzavier Bugg

Payden Norris Rawha Mridha Olivia Hawkins

Morgan May Storm Kirby Amity Perkins

Nicole Kucks Aaron Tucker Parker Childs

Nadia Cluff Warick Dale Alana Connolly

Stacey Skinner Addison Hartwig Mason Hotz

Cooper Shoecraft Isabella Hartwig Johanna Cox

Luis Martin Liam Martin Ben Hill

Jacinta Gray Petersen Will Atkins

Isabella Domin Noah Cluff

LEVEL 2 GOTCHA WINNERS

Matilda Holt Grundon Meg Westwood Fred Atkins

Kaede Austin Sam Cock

Class Number of

GOTCHAs

Prep 293

Year 1 287

Year 2 384

Year 3 227

Year 4 269

Year 5/6 246

Year 7/8 212

Year

9/10

155

How is your class going?

Here is a running total

of how our GOTCHAs

are stacking up across

each of our classes. To

make it fair for students

with not very many

people in them, we

have averaged the

scores (GOTCHAs for

every student over 5

weeks).

Positive Behaviour for Learning at Theodore State School revolves around our Behaviour

Matrix. Each box of the matrix forms our behaviour focuses for the week.

GOTCHA AWARDS

PRINCIPAL’S COMMENDATIONS

GOTCHA AWARDS

Volunteers:

Tuckshop is in need of more volunteers for next

year’s roster. Please consider getting involved and

supporting our little tuckshop. It only involves 1

Friday/month and you get a free lunch, along with

getting to see your kids at school (which they love!).

If you would like to make up your own group for the

roster so you can catch up with friends at the same

time, please feel free to do so. Just let Steph Tucker

know the details.

On the 18th November we are going

to have a special Tuckshop Day.

The menu for First Break will consist

of:- Hot Dog and cheese (bread

roll), Hot chips, Fried Rice with

chicken strip, lasagne cups pies, sausage rolls,

muffins, iced buns, lamingtons, ice blocks and drinks.

Second Break will consist of:-Hot Dog

and cheese (bread roll), Hot chips,

Fried rice with a chicken strip, lasagne

cups, pies, sausage rolls, muffins, iced

buns, lamingtons, ice blocks and

drinks.

TUCKSHOP

SIPAHH MILK FLAVOURING STRAWS

Each Sipahh straw has been especially seeded with

little tapioca balls that are derived from the cassava,

or yucca plant. Tapioca has been selected especially to

help carry out the Sipahh flavour in the straws. To use,

simply place straw in a cup pf chilled wholesome milk

or milk alternative and sip.

We don’t overwhelm you with sweetness. Every Sipahh

straw ebbs and flows in a unique way, with bursts of

lovely flavour and hints of creamy milk.

Each Sipahh straw:

Has less than 1⁄2 teaspoon of added sugar.

Is portion controlled.

Has no preservatives, artificial colours or

artificial flavours

COMING SOON TO THEODORE STATE SHOOL RESOURCE CENTRE.

BOOK FAIR WILL BE OPERATING FROM MONDAY 21ST TO FRIDAY 25TH NOVEMBER.

AN IDEAL OPPORTUNITY TO BUY BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS. PARENTS ARE MOST WELCOME TO COME AN BROWSE THROUGH A WONDERFUL SELECTION OF BOOKS DURING THE FOLLOWING TIMES: 8.30am-9am, 11.05am-12noon and 2.30pm-3pm.

On Friday the 28th of October Theodore State School raised $120 for the Daniel Morcombe day. Students were encouraged to wear a red shirt and bring along a gold coin donation. Well Done TSS

The role of a School Chaplain is to provide social, emotional and spiritual support to stu-dents, parents and staff. A chappy has a genuine love and ambition to see others thrive in life, If you would like to have a confidential chat with your chappy, I can be contacted via email [email protected] or by contacting the school office. Have a great week. Chappy Ally

IMPORTANT DATES

NOVEMBER

16 Prep Open Day

23 Prep Interviews

24 Awards Night (6.30pm)

25 Last Day Year 10

DECEMBER

8 Christmas Carols

9 School Term Ends

Thanks to everyone who has supported us

Evolution Mining Cracow Renroc Industries Hartmor Owen Anderson Sunwater Wendy & Lee Kirby Tracy Howe Hotel Theodore Elders Doug Poole Cahoots Communications Juanita Thomas Owen Mechanical Sharyn Holmes Theodore Pharmacy Bock’s Haulage DCCA Chamber of Commerce

COMMUNITY NEWS ADVERTISING

Colour Full Page $60 1/2 Page $40 1/4 Page $20

B&W Full Page $40 1/2 Page $20 1/4 Page $10

Small 5 lines or less advertisement $5 Email : [email protected] Advertising Deadline 9am Tuesday

NIGHT TENNIS IS BACK!

Come along Thursday nights and enjoy a few sets of social tennis. Play from 7pm to 9pm

*Cost $5 per night Refreshments Available

All welcome For enquiries phone 0437931023 or 0428931154

*Please note on the third night of play, nonmembers will be required to pay membership (Adults - $20, Children up to 15yrs - $10). This is in addition to the nightly $5 fee. This membership is necessary to cover players for insurance and to meet club affiliation costs.

Theodore Newsagency will be making school book packs again for Back to School

2017. As the book list has not been finalised yet, we have no prices but you can still

get your orders in now. By purchasing a full pack you receive 25% off the regular

price. We have a big range of Spencil products designed for school, lunch boxes,

P&C Volunteers Afternoon Tea VENUE-THEODORE SS RESOURCE CENTRE

Theodore State School P&C cordially invite all volunteers to an

afternoon tea on Wednesday 7th December at 5pm in the

Learning Resource Centre.

RSVP: 30th November 2016 to [email protected]

COMMUNITY NEWS ADVERTISING

Colour Full Page $60 1/2 Page $40 1/4 Page $20

B&W Full Page $40 1/2 Page $20 1/4 Page $10

Small 5 lines or less advertisement $5 Email : [email protected] Advertising Deadline 9am Tuesday

Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

Permanent part-time (approx. 21 hrs/wk)

Term 1 January 2017 start

Theodore Early Child Care Centre is a combined Limited Hours Day Care Centre and Lady Gowrie Kindergarten operating on the banks of the Dawson River in the beautiful town of Theodore. With newly renovated facilities and a large, natural outdoor space the Kindergarten operates 2 days/week (Mon-Tues 830am-4pm) and caters for up to 20 children.

After 2 years with TECCA the Kindergarten Teacher has moved on and as a result they are seeking a replacement.

Reporting to the Director of the Centre the Kindergarten Teacher has overarching responsibility for the planning and delivery of the Kindergarten Program. A typical week involves approx. 16 hours of contact time with the children and 5 hours planning/administration. Working with a Child Care Assistant a typical day would include teaching/instruction, child supervision, planning and conducting activities, projects and field trips and establishing and enforcing rules, policies and procedures. Administration includes reporting, lesson planning and preparation, stakeholder engagement and collaboration, meeting attendance and training, The Kindy teacher is also responsible for building strong, trusting relationships with the children, families and staff, continuous quality improvement and workplace health and safety.

This role represents an opportunity to take a fledgling program and grow it to leading edge standards. Offering multiple layers of support from the Committee, the Director, the staff and the Community they look forward to welcoming a new member to the team.

If you have a Bachelor in Early Childhood or equivalent , extensive knowledge of EYLF, QKLG and NQS, previous childcare experience, highly developed written and verbal communication/presentation skills, an ability to self manage and meet deadlines, demonstrated initiative and competent IT skills we would like to hear from you. You will also be required to have First Aid/CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma training and a Blue card/exemption or be able to obtain one.

Michelle Hartwig Managing Director Hartmor Human Capital Management email [email protected] tel 1300 796 992 mb 0413707076