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Issue 7
Friday 3rd of November,2017
News from the Principal’s Desk…
News from the principal’s desk …
Welcome Back
Welcome back to the last term of 2017. Believe it or not, there are only 4 weeks to go before
Christmas holidays are upon us. We have so much more learning to happen in this time. Teachers are
busy with the final units of the year before End of Year Report cards. Our Admin team is busy putting in
the hours to plan for 2018. What a busy time it will be with Year 6 Celebration and End of Year
ceremony on Friday the 24th of November, Transition days for Prep, report cards to go home in week
8 and many more things. It is always great to see the Boulia State community get involved in the
goings on of our school. Your support is wonderful to see.
2018
It’s already time to think about 2018. Our Year 6 students are continuing transition to High school and
the Pre Preps will be visiting the Min Min classroom.
Our planning for 2018 has begun and at this point there will be the same 2 classrooms, the Min Mins
and the Pioneers with an indicative number of 33 students. We MUST have more than 26 enrolments
(students excluding kindy kids) on the 1st of February 2018 (Day 8) to keep our allocated teaching and
non-teaching staff.
Our school is as ever effected by teacher transfers and regional requirements. This is out of the
school’s hands and is a requirement put upon us by Education Queensland. Teaching and Learning
Thank you to the parents who came along to parent-teacher interviews in Term 3. Your support and
your interest in your child’s education is highly appreciated. It was great to be able to share exciting
stories about student learning and progress!
Phone: (07) 4746 3151
Fax: (07) 4746 3307
Address: Templeton Street Boulia, QLD, 4829
Email: [email protected]
The P&C Meeting is on Wednesday
the 15th November at 6pm in the
Boulia State School staff room.
Everyone is welcome.
World Teachers Day—5th October
Thank you to our wonderful teachers, Miss Julia and Ms McEvoy Your commitment both in the class and to
being involved in our school community is greatly appreciated. Teachers make a critical impact to children’s
development I am very proud to have such a wonderful teaching team.
Remembrance Day
This year we marked Remembrance Day with a minute’s silence on Saturday the 11th of November at the
Boulia Shire Council Ceremony. We will pause our day in memory of all soldiers past and present who have
served our country in conflicts and peace-keeping missions around the world.
Updated Contact Details
It is imperative that we have your current contact details and address for your child’s safety and security at our
school. We need to be able to make contact with every family within the school and currently this is not
possible. Please inform Miss Heidi in the office if you have had any changes to your contact details please.
RESPECT OUR STAFF, RESPECT OUR SCHOOL
The Department of Education and Training continues to support the Respect our staff, Respect our school
campaign. You may see posters around the school and other schools that remind everyone that it’s not just
courtesy, it’s the law. Thank you for conducting yourself in a respectful manner in and around the school. Staff,
students and also community members are responsible for operating within a code of conduct when on school
grounds and at school events. The code of conduct relates to respectful behaviour. We all have different beliefs,
expectations and experiences, so there are inevitably going to be times where conflicts or disagreements occur
in schools. How we handle those conflicts can make a significant difference to the learning and development of
our students and the positive environments we aim to foster.
End of Year Ceremony
The date for the End of Year Ceremony has been set for Friday the 24th of November at 5:30pm at Boulia State
School. This is a night where we as a whole community can reflect on the great achievements from throughout
the year for both the students and school.
Until next time,
Krystal Stanley (Principal)
Staff Professional Development at
Boulia State
School
On Wednesday and Thursday the 18th and 19th of October, the Miss Stanley participated in the Growing Strong Early Childhood Leaders closing workshop in Townsville. Miss Stanley was very fortunate enough to visit a number of Quality Services in the Townsville Region. Boulia State School would like to take this opportunity to say thank-you to the services who opened their doors and sharing their knowledge with Miss Stanley.
Visitors at Boulia State School
On Thursday and Friday the 19th and 20th of October, Boulia State School we had a
wonderful visit from Ms Catherine Prowse (North Queensland Speech Pathologist). Even
though distance maybe a challenge of regular service visits, Boulia State School is a strong
advocate for ensuring all our students are receiving quality education every day and in
every lesson. With the ongoing support from the North Queensland region we are
fortunate enough to provide one-on-one services like today to our students, in their own
safe and supportive environment. Boulia State School would like to take this opportunity
to say a massive thank-you to Ms Catherine Prowse for visiting our school. We hope you had a great time and we look for-
ward to your next visit. On Friday the 20th of October during our whole school parade, Boulia State School had a wonderful visit from Ms Julie
Dorries, who is the Workplace Safety Officer for the Boulia Shire Council. Ms Julie spoke to the whole school about the recent
refurbishments at the park and pool along with the new signage at the venues. Ms Julie was able to talk about the new sings
in a student friendly manner and understanding. Along with Ms Julie and
the Boulia Shire Council, Boulia State School encourages Safe, Responsi-
ble and Respectful behaviour at school and in our community. Boulia State
School would like to take this opportunity to say thank-you to Ms Julie and
the Boulia Shire Council, for visiting our school and providing the very in-
formative information regarding the pool and park .
Whole School
Attendance Percentage
As of Week 5, Term 4
Attention Parents/Carers, families and
friends of Boulia State School,
Regular attendance at school is essential to assist students in maximising
their potential. If your child has to be absent from school, it is important
to advise the school and provide a reason for the absence. To explain an
absence parents and carers may:
• send a note
• telephone the school office on 4746 3151 School Mobile 0472 840 493
• visit the school.
Justified reasons for absences may include if the student:
• has an unavoidable medical or dental appointment
• is sick
• is required to attend an exceptional or urgent family circumstance (such as attending a funeral).
Absences for reasons such as the following may not be justified:
• shopping
• sleeping in
• minding younger siblings
• minor family events such as
birthdays
• No clothes, shoes or lunch
Schools, in partnership with parents, are responsible for promoting the regular attendance of students.
If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact Boulia State School or pop up to the office
for a chat. Thank-you
Attendance Matters
Class Term 4
Attendance
Percentage
Prep 92.9% One 94.0% Two 78.6%
Three 99.0%
Four 100.0% Five 92.1% Six 85.5%
Dear Parents/Carers,
Head lice have been detected in the school.
It is extremely important for you to check your child’s head for head lice TODAY.
If you do find head lice, commence treatment immediately and be sure to complete the process of treatment. This will help prevent head lice
from spreading.
Remember to keep checking your family member’s heads every 2 days until there are no head lice found for 10 consecutive days.
For further information regarding treating head lice, refer to the Department of Health’s Head Lice fact sheet available at <http://
access.health.qld.gov.au/hid/InfectionsandParasites/Parasites/headLice_fs.asp >. The Boulia local store can provide advice regarding head
lice treatment options and head lice combs.
Because head lice need close head-to-head contact to spread from one person to another, to reduce the spread of head lice, teachers will
discourage students from activities which may involve head to head contact.
To reduce your child’s risk of getting head lice, make sure that long hair is tied up and discourage children from sharing their brushes and
combs and having head to head contact with others.
Remember - Anyone can get head lice – they have no preferences for cleanliness, hair colour, hair type, ethnicity or age.
If for any reason you are having difficulties treating the head lice on your child effectively, please contact the school.
Yours sincerely,
Boulia State School Award Categories & Criteria - 2017
Attention Parents/Carers, The award categories and criteria for 2017, for students to be eligible for any
of the above awards their attendance needs to be greater than 85% . The only
factors to be considered for absences is severe illnesses or death in family
with explained absences (School contact advising of length of absence).
The last day of Term 4 is the 1st of De-
cember 2017
2018 School Year Commences on the
Monday the 22nd of January 2018
2018 Australia Day is Friday the 26th of
January 2018
HPE Swimming with the
Boulia State School Bull Sharks
in Term 4
In Term 4, the students of Boulia State School will be
participating in the learn 2 swim program and learning water
rescue skills in Health and Physical Education. The Min Min (P-2)
students will have their swimming lessons every Thursday from
11:15am-12:45pm and the Pioneers (3-6) will have their
swimming lessons every Thursday from 1:30pm-2:30pm with
Mrs Nilon, Miss Muffy and Miss Rainy.
All students need to bring their togs, a towel, goggles (optional)
a sun safe shirt and a bag to carry it all in please.
Swimming lessons will commence in Week 4 on Thursday the
26th of October 2017.
If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to
contact the school on (07) 4746 3151.
Adopt-a-cop On Wednesday the 1st of November Boulia State School had a special visit from our new adopt-a-cop Mr Olsen to talk about the negative consequences of stealing (theft). Mr Olsen spoke about the rules, consequences but also the importance of owning behaviour and telling the truth especially when making a bad choice. Mr Olsen made suggestions on support networks if anyone needs help or advice when in a ‘tricky’ situation. Mr Olsen has an open door policy and encourages the students to approach him either with good or bad news stories. Boulia State School would like to take this opportunity to say thank-you to Mr Olsen for visiting our school and providing an informative but very supportive chat to our students.
Mr Olsen made suggestions on support networks if anyone needs help or advice when in a ‘tricky’ situation. Mr Olsen has an open door policy and encourages the students to approach him either with good or bad news stories. Boulia State School would like to take this opportunity to
you to Mr Olsen for visiting our school and providing an
Mr Olsen made suggestions on support networks if anyone needs help or advice when in a ‘tricky’ situation. Mr Olsen has an open door policy and encourages the students to approach him either with good or bad news stories. Boulia State School would like to take this opportunity to
you to Mr Olsen for visiting our school and providing an
Both the Preppies and the Kindy Kids are all participating in shared learning and the basic concept of just enjoying being read to. They love to anticipate what is going to happen in the story and often sit eagerly waiting to hear the end of the story. Writing and copying letters has also been a strong focus this term for the Kindy Kids, as they have explored various ways with letters, phonics, sounds and letter recognition. Many children are using the alphabet prompt to attempt upper and lower case
Both the Kindy and Prep students have been engrossed in outdoor play including mud play, sandpit play and water play. They have also been playing on the obstacle course, to provide students with co-ordination and balancing skills and provides them with complex challenges they need at this time of the year.
In English, Prep students have been learning to create a persuasive response to two different representations of a fairy tale character. They have compared how the representations of the character are depicted differently in two different stories and give reasons for their particular preference.
In mathematics the Kindy and Prep students have been learning about representing quantities, comparing numbers, matching number names, numerals and quantities, In one lesson we used toys, lollies and shells to represent on paper plates numbers one to twenty to represent number sequences.
In Geography, Prep students have been learning about how we care for special places, including why our school is a special place and why it is important. We have been reflecting on all the ways we care for the school veggie garden, and learn to observe and describe its features.
Prep Class Overview English
Multi-Level P-2 Unit 7 Weeks 1-5 (Persuasive)
Responding persuasively to narratives
Students read, view and listen to a variety of literary texts to explore how stereotypes are used to persuade audiences.
Students create a persuasive response. They compare how the representations of a character are depicted differently in two
publications of the same story and give reasons for a particular preference.
Assessment Summary
Prep Assessment task - Written persuasive response
Students compare pictures from two publications of the same story. They choose a preferred illustration and write about why they like it. Students explain what they dislike about the other picture.
Multi-Level P-2 Unit 8 Weeks 6-9 (Imaginative)
Exploring plot and characterisation in stories
Students explore a variety of picture books to explore how stories use plot and characterisation to entertain and engage an
audience. Students create a new event to be added to a familiar narrative. (This unit has been informed by aspects of Year 2
Unit 7 ‘Exploring plot and characterisation in stories’)
Assessment Summary
Years P–2
Monitoring task - Write a narrative event
Mathematics
Multi-level P-2 Unit 4 Weeks 1-9
Prep
Number and place value (NPV) — represent quantities, compare numbers, match number names, numerals and quantities, identify parts within a whole, combine collections, making
equal groups, describing the joining process Using units of measurement (UUM) — directly and indirectly compare the duration of events, directly and indirectly
compare the mass, length and capacity of objects Location and transformation (LT) — describe position, describe direction Shape (S) — describe, name and compare shapes Data representation and interpretation (DRI) — generate yes/no questions, identify and interpret data collected.
Assessment Summary
Prep
Assessment: Measurement mathematical guided inquiry
Purpose: Students reason mathematically to solve an inquiry question.
This assessment provides opportunities to gather evidence of student learning in:
Measurement and Geometry
Using units of measurement
Use direct and indirect comparisons to decide which is longer, heavier or holds more, and explain reasoning in every-
day language (ACMMG006) Statistics and Probability
Data representation and interpretation
Answer yes/no questions to collect information (ACMSP011)
Assessment: Crazy cards Purpose: Students connect number names, numerals and quantities. This assessment provides opportunities to gather evidence of student learning in: Number and place value
Compare, order and make correspondences between collections, initially to 20, and explain reasoning(ACMNA289)
Establish understanding of the language and processes of counting by naming numbers in sequences, initially to and from 20, moving from any starting point (ACMNA001)
Subitise small collections of objects (ACMNA003)
Geography
Caring for special places
In this unit students will investigate the inquiry question/s identified from the Australian Curricu-lum: Geography:
For Prep:
What makes a place special?
How can we look after the places we live in?
Design and Technologies
Unit 3 - It's showtime!
In this unit, students will explore the characteristics and properties of materials and components
that are used to produce designed solutions. They will design and make a puppet with moving
parts to use in a puppet show. Students will apply these processes and production skills:
investigating materials, technologies for sharing and joining, and how designs meet people's
News from the Year 1/2 Classroom Welcome back to Term 4! Already through to week 5! Gosh it’s going fast! I hope
everyone enjoyed a relaxing break over the holidays. We have nicely got back
into the role of schooling and routine! This term in English we are focusing on
two narratives of The Three Little Pigs. We have focused on the traditional story
of ’The Three Little Pigs and the ’ True Story of the Three Little Pigs. The Year 1
and 2 students must write a persuasive response, persuading a reader to read
their favourite book of the two. The students have compared the stories using a
venn diagram and a for and against table. We then moved onto our persuasive
writing focusing on super sentence starters such “ In my opinion” and using
strong modality words to really convince the audience!
In math we have been super busy mathematicians! Every day before we learn
and engage in our main math concept, the year 1/2 students participate in ‘Daily
Math Mentals’ which consists of revision and quick math mentals. This term we
have focused on recalling addition and subtraction facts, using the inverse
relationship, adding 1 and 2 digit numbers, adding and subtracting 2 and 3 digit
numbers, time – o’clock, half past, quarter to/past and times tables – 2’s, 3’s, 5’s,
10’s. Our main math concepts have been statistics and probability—chance and
data , measurement and geometry transformation and shape.
In Science we are exploring physics learning about the ‘Push’ and ‘Pull’ force in
TOYS! Yes, toys! The students have thoroughly enjoyed using their sense to
make predictions on how toys moves and justifying their test results according
the appropriate force. We have then conduct Fairs Tests (Cows Moo Softly—
Change one thing, measure one thing and keep everything else the same) to test
how a different materials effect how toys move. For example, rolling a toy car on
a smooth cement surface compared to a rough bumpy dirt surface. We are super
excited to create our own toys and test how they move!
In history we’ve been practising our inquiring questioning skills by comparing an
item from the past and the present. The item we have been focusing on, is an
old wash board compared to an electric washing machine! I think the Year 1/2
students appreciate how technology has evolved to help make our daily lives a
little easier!
We look forward to reporting to you again in 5 weeks time.
Until then, take care.
News from the Year 1/2 Classroom
News from the Year 1/2 Classroom
The Year 1/2 Subject Overviews English Unit 7: Multi-Level P-2 Unit 7 Weeks 1-5 (Persuasive)
Responding persuasively to narratives
Students read, view and listen to a variety of literary texts to explore how
stereotypes are used to persuade audiences. Students create a persuasive
response. They compare how the representations of a character are de-
picted differently in two publications of the same story and give reasons for
a particular preference. Students compare pictures from two publications
of the same story. They choose a preferred illustration and write about why
they like it. Students explain what they dislike about the other picture. English Unit 8: Multi-Level P-2 Unit 8 Weeks 6-9 (Imaginative)
Exploring plot and characterisation in stories
Students explore a variety of picture books to explore how stories use plot
and characterisation to entertain and engage an audience. Students create
a new event to be added to a familiar narrative. (This unit has been
informed by aspects of Year 2 Unit 7 ‘Exploring plot and characterisation in
stories’)
The Year 1/2 Subject Overviews Maths
Year 1
Fractions and decimals (FD) — identify a half
Number and place value (NPV) — count collections beyond 100, skip count in ones, twos, fives
and tens, identify missing elements, describe patterns created by skip counting, identify
standard place value partitions of two-digit numbers, position and locate two-digit numbers on
a number line, partition a number into more than two parts, explain how the order of join parts
does not affect the total, identify compatible numbers to 10,identify related addition and
subtraction facts, subtract a multiple of ten from a two-digit number, identify unknown parts in
addition and subtraction, solve addition and subtraction problems, use standard and
nonstandard partitioning of two-digit numbers, count in number patterns, model numbers with
a range of materials, develop and refine mental strategies for addition and subtraction
problems, represent part unknown
Data representation and interpretation (DRI) — ask suitable questions to collect data, gather.
collect, organise and represent data
Chance (C) — classify events based on chance.
Patterns and algebra (PA) — investigate growing patterns, connect counting sequences to
growing patterns, represent addition and subtraction number patterns
Using units of measurement (UUM) — compare and sequence familiar events in time
Year 2
Data representation and interpretation (DRI) - identify questions of interest based on one
categorical variable, gather data relevant to a question, organise and represent data,
interpret data displays
Chance (C) - explore the language of chance, make predictions based on data displays
Number and place value (NPV) - recall addition number facts, identify related addition and
subtraction facts, add and subtract with 2-digit and 3-digit numbers, use place value to
solve addition and subtraction problems, represent multiplication and division, connect
multiplication and division
Patterns and algebra (PA) - describe number patterns, identify missing elements in number
patterns identify and describe patterns created by skip counting, investigate features of
number patterns resulting from adding twos, fives and 10s, solve problems using number
sentences for addition and subtraction.
Using units of measurement (UUM) - directly compare mass of objects, use informal units to
measure mass, length, area and capacity of objects and shapes, compare and order objects
and shapes based on a single attribute, tell time to the quarter hour, directly compare mass
of objects, use informal units to measure mass, length, area and capacity of objects and
shapes, compare and order objects and shapes based on a single attribute.
Location and transformation (LT) — identify half and quarter turns, represent flips and slides,
interpret simple maps
Shape (S) — draw two-dimensional shapes, describe three-dimensional objects
The Year 1/2 Subject Overviews History: Comparing the past and the present
In this unit, students will:
• investigate their own personal story, including their family background
and relationships within their family
• examine family structures and appreciate that diverse family groups to-
day have commonalities as well as differences
• consider how family structures and roles have changed over time
• identify difference and similarities between their daily lives and the child-
hoods of their parents, grandparents and significant older people
• examine changes in technology that have occurred over time, to develop
an understanding of the impact that technology has had on people’s lives.
The content provides opportunities to develop historical understandings
through the key concepts of continuity and change, perspectives, signifi-
cance, cause and effect and empathy.
The Arts: Up, down and all around
In this unit, students explore methods of abstraction and imaginative pro-
cesses to communicate experiences, observations and personal connection
to places.
Students will:
• explore the visual language of expressive landscape depiction in artworks
by a range of artists, including Aboriginal peoples, Torres Strait Islander
peoples and Asian artists and use this to develop their own artworks
• experiment with visual conventions (printmaking, mixed media, collage,
and drawing) to create expressive observational artworks about places
• display artworks and share ideas about emotive visual language choices
they made in their artworks
• describe and interpret artists' personal connection to place.
The Year 1/2 Subject Overviews History: Comparing the past and the present
In this unit, students will:
• investigate their own personal story, including their family background
and relationships within their family
• examine family structures and appreciate that diverse family groups to-
day have commonalities as well as differences
• consider how family structures and roles have changed over time
• identify difference and similarities between their daily lives and the child-
hoods of their parents, grandparents and significant older people
• examine changes in technology that have occurred over time, to develop
an understanding of the impact that technology has had on people’s lives.
The content provides opportunities to develop historical understandings
through the key concepts of continuity and change, perspectives, signifi-
cance, cause and effect and empathy.
The Arts: Up, down and all around
In this unit, students explore methods of abstraction and imaginative pro-
cesses to communicate experiences, observations and personal connection
to places.
Students will:
• explore the visual language of expressive landscape depiction in artworks
by a range of artists, including Aboriginal peoples, Torres Strait Islander
peoples and Asian artists and use this to develop their own artworks
• experiment with visual conventions (printmaking, mixed media, collage,
and drawing) to create expressive observational artworks about places
• display artworks and share ideas about emotive visual language choices
they made in their artworks
• describe and interpret artists' personal connection to place.
Science Overview Term 4
P/1/2 - Toy world: This unit involves students in using their senses to
observe and explore the properties and movement of objects and the
sources of light and sound. They manipulate materials to observe how
light and sound are produced, and how changes can be made to light
and sound effects. They examine how light and sound are useful in
everyday life. They understand how a push or pull affects how an object
moves or changes shape, and investigate and explain how pushes and
pulls cause movement in objects used in their daily lives. They
recognise that science involves exploring and observing using the sens-
es. Students engage in hands-on investigations and respond to and ask
questions. They make predictions, compare their observations, and
share their ideas with each other. Students use informal measurements
to make and compare observations about movement. They sort
observations and communicate their understandings in a variety of
ways. Students have the opportunity to apply and explain science
knowledge in a familiar situation, such as making a toy.
Science Overview Term 4 3/4 - Physics phenomena: In this unit students in the multilevel classroom will learn about the
physical sciences through the unifying context of assisting a character to organise a sporting
event. Students will complete investigations and activities to investigate the ways heat is pro-
duced and transferred, and to understand how objects are affected by contact and non-contact
forces. Students will investigate how heat is produced and the behaviour of heat when it trans-
fers from an object or area. They will identify that heat can be observed by touch and that formal
measurements of heat (temperature) can be taken using a thermometer. Students will identify
that heat transfers from warmer areas to cooler areas. They will consider everyday questions
about heat and conduct a range of investigations to solve them. Students will plan and conduct
investigations about heat and heat transfer, and will collect data safely using appropriate equip-
ment to record formal measurements. They will represent their data in tables and simple column
graphs to identify trends and explain their results and reflect on the fairness of their investiga-
tions. Students will identify the importance of science investigations to respond to questions.
Students will use games to investigate and demonstrate the direction of forces and the effect of
contact and non-contact forces on objects. They will use their knowledge of forces to make pre-
dictions about games. Games will be completed safely in order to collect data so that findings can
be communicated. Students will also identify situations where science is used to ask questions or
to make predictions. They will identify how science knowledge of forces helps people understand
the effects of their actions.
5/6 - Show physics: In this unit students in the multilevel classroom will learn about the Physical
sciences through the unifying context of a travelling carnival. Students will explore scenarios from
the carnival illustrated in cartoons and complete experiments and activities to investigate the
properties of light, electrical circuits, electricity and energy. Students will investigate electrical
circuits as a means of transferring and transforming electricity. They will design and construct
electrical circuits to make observations, develop explanations and perform specific tasks, using
materials and equipment safely. Students will investigate the properties of light and the for-
mation of shadows. They will investigate reflection angles, how filters absorb light and affect how
we perceive the colour of objects. Students will plan investigations including posing questions,
making predictions, and following and developing methods. They will analyse and represent data
and communicate findings using a range of text types, including reports and annotated diagrams.
Students will explore how energy from a variety of sources can be used to generate electricity
and identify energy transformations associated with different methods of electricity production.
They will identify where scientific understanding and discoveries related to the production and
use of electricity has affected people's lives and evaluate personal and community decisions re-
lated to the use of different energy sources and their sustainability.
At the beginning of Term 4, the Pioneers welcomed two new students to the class, Lachlan Stephens and Cooper
Olsen. We have been pleased to welcome back Krystal
Bedourie and Myra Draper too.
The Pioneers have been investigating topics to stimulate their
opinions in order to write persuasive text. They have been
focusing on the issue of ocean pollution and how it affects sea
turtles. We are looking forward to reading and hearing some
informed opinions on this important topic.
Term 4 is a happy time for the Pioneers as we work towards
the completion of key learning areas, and allow time for end-of-year Christmas activities. However it is also a sad time as
we prepare to say good-bye to our Year 6 students. We have
begun planning and preparation for the Graduation Ceremony
and the Awards Night, in a few weeks’ time.
Term 4 is also the time of year when I recognise how hard the students
have worked, and how much they have developed throughout the year. I
am always proud of the attitude and behaviour of the Pioneers, and con-
tinue to hear positive comments from visitors to the school, who enjoy
spending time with these excellent students.
As well as working hard academically, the Pioneer students have enjoyed
trying some new craft activities. We asked Cooper’s mum, Mrs Olsen, to
share her talents at card-making. Deciding on which materials to use, and setting out
the cards was interesting. Everyone enjoyed learning new skills and creating beautiful
cards.
The boys and I tried our hand at making model planes. We learned persistence and
determination as well as patience, in the process. Success was a great feeling when the
models were completed.
The Pioneers were pleased to welcome Father Mick back to Boulia State School, and en-
joyed the time that they had with him in the classroom. Father Mick, Chappie Peter and
Chappie Christine have being discussing
values and responsibilities. The students
always learn a lot in these sessions. Book
Fair has been a welcome week in the school
and the Pioneers have found many inter-
esting books on display.
Mrs McEvoy
ENGLISH
Unit 7
Year 3 and 4: Exploring personal experiences through events...persuasive text
Students read and listen to imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to identify the way authors portray experiences of an event.
Students use comprehension strategies to build literal and inferred meaning about a literary text. Students deliver a persuasive speech
to their class on an issue or topic of personal interest.
Year 5 and 6: Comparing texts...persuasive text Students listen to, read, view and analyse literary and informative texts on the same topic. Students explore and evaluate how topics
and messages are conveyed through both literary (imaginative) and informative texts, including digital texts. Students identify the
author's purpose and analyse similarities and differences in texts. They analyse and express a point of view about the effectiveness of
each text in its ability to deliver a message. Students write an argument to persuade others to a particular point of view.
Unit 8 Year 3 and 4: Exploring a quest novel ...imaginative text
Students read and analyse a quest novel. In the assessment task, students post comments and respond to others’ comments in a
discussion board (blog) to demonstrate understanding of the quest novel.
Year 5 and 6: Exploring literary texts by the same author ...imaginative text
Students listen to and read novels by the same author to identify language choices and author strategies used to influence the reader.
They will compare two novels by the same author to identify aspects of author style. Students will prepare a response analysing au-
thor style in the novel, and participate in a panel discussion.
MATHEMATICS
Unit 4 Year 3
Number and place value — recall addition and related subtraction number facts, use number facts to add and subtract larger num-
bers, use ‘part-part-whole’ thinking to interpret and solve addition and subtraction word problems, add and subtract using a written
place value strategy, recall multiplication and related division facts, multiply 2-digit numbers by single-digit multipliers, interpret and
solve multiplication and division word problems
Fractions and decimals — identify, represent and compare familiar unit fractions and their multiples (shapes, objects and collections),
describe the fractional relationship between parts and the whole, record fractions symbolically, recognise key equivalent fractions,
solve simple problems involving fractions
Location and transformation — represent symmetry, interpret simple maps and plans
Data representation and interpretation — identify questions of interest based on one categorical variable, gather data relevant to a
question, organise and represent data, interpret data displays
Chance — explore the language of chance, make predictions based on data displays
Geometric reasoning — identify angles as measures of turn, compare angle sizes in everyday situations
Shape — make models of three-dimensional objects, sort and describe three-dimensional objects with curved surfaces
Money and financial mathematics — represent money values in multiple ways, count the change required for simple transactions to
the nearest five cents
Using units of measurement — measure, order and compare objects using familiar metric units of length, mass and capacity, tell time
to the minute, investigate the relationship between units of time
Patterns and algebra — Patterns and algebra - investigate and describe number patterns, solve word problems and use equivalent
multiplication and division number sentences to find unknown quantities.
Year 4
Number and place value - calculate addition and subtraction using a range of mental and written strategies, recall multiplication and
related division facts, calculate multiplication and division using a range of mental and written strategies, solve problems involving the
four operations, use estimation and rounding, apply mental strategies, add, subtract, multiply and divide 2 and 3 digit numbers.
MATHEMATICS
Unit 4 Year 4 continued
Money and financial mathematics — calculate change to the nearest five cents, solve problems involving purchases
Shape — measure area of shapes , compare the areas of regular and irregular shapes by informal means
Using units of measurement — measure and compare volume, use am and pm notation, solve simple time problems
Year 5
Chance — order chance events, express probability on a numerical continuum, apply probability to games of chance,
make predictions in chance experiments
Data representation and interpretation — investigate an issue (design data collection questions and tools, collect data,
represent as a column graph or dot plot, interpret and describe data to draw a conclusion)
Using units of measurement — read and represent 24-hour time, convert between 12- and 24-hour time
Number and place value — apply mental and written strategies to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication and divi-
sion problems, identify and use
factors and multiples, apply computation skills, use estimation and rounding to check reasonableness, solve problems
involving addition subtraction multiplication and division, use efficient mental and written strategies to solve problems.
Money and financial decisions — create simple budgets, calculate with money, identify the GST component of invoices
and receipts, make financial decisions
Geometric reasoning — estimate and measure angles, construct angles using a protractor
Location and transformation — explore maps and grids, use a grid to describe locations, describe positions using land-
marks and directional language
Fractions and decimals — apply decimal skills, recognise that the place value system can be extended beyond hun-
dredths, compare order and represent decimals, locate decimals on a number line, extend the number system to thou-
sandths and beyond
Year 6
Chance - conduct chance experiments, record data in a frequency table, calculate relative frequency, write probability as
a fraction, decimal or percent, explore the effect of large trials on results, compare observed and expected frequencies
Data representation and interpretation - compare primary and secondary data, source secondary data, explore data
displays in the media, identify how displays can be misleading, problem solve and reason by manipulating secondary
data
Patterns and algebra & Number and place value - represent number patterns in a table and graphically, write a rule to
describe a pattern, apply the rule to find the value of unknown terms, solve integer problems, plot coordinates in all four
quadrants, solve problems using the order of operations, solve multiplication and division problems using a written algo-
rithm.
Data representation and interpretation/Using units of measurement - convert between units of measure, interpret
data and data displays, problem solve and reason to solve an inquiry question
Fractions and decimals/Money and financial mathematics (- add, subtract and multiply decimals, divide decimals by
whole numbers, calculate a fraction of a quantity and percentage discount, compare and evaluate shopping options
Geometric reasoning - measure angles, apply generalisations about angles on a straight line, angles at a point and
vertically opposite angles and apply in real-life contexts
Location and transformation - apply translations, reflections and rotations to create symmetrical shapes.
SCIENCE
Year 3 and 4 continued
They will represent their data in tables and simple column graphs to identify trends and explain their results and reflect
on the fairness of their investigations. Students will identify the importance of science investigations to respond to ques-
tions. Students will use games to investigate and demonstrate the direction of forces and the effect of contact and non-contact forces on objects. They will use their knowledge of forces to make predictions about games. Games will be com-
pleted safely in order to collect data so that findings can be communicated. Students will also identify situations where
science is used to ask questions or to make predictions. They will identify how science knowledge of forces helps people
understand the effects of their actions.
Year 5 and 6
Show physics
In this unit students will learn about the Physical sciences through the unifying context of a travelling carnival. Students
will explore scenarios from the carnival illustrated in cartoons and complete experiments and activities to investigate the
properties of light, electrical circuits, electricity and energy. Students will investigate electrical circuits as a means of
transferring and transforming electricity. They will design and construct electrical circuits to make observations, develop
explanations and perform specific tasks, using materials and equipment safely. Students will investigate the properties of
light and the formation of shadows. They will investigate reflection angles, how filters absorb light and affect how we
perceive the colour of objects. Students will plan investigations including posing questions, making predictions, and fol-
lowing and developing methods. They will analyse and represent data and communicate findings using a range of text
types, including reports and annotated diagrams. Students will explore how energy from a variety of sources can be used
to generate electricity and identify energy transformations associated with different methods of electricity production.
They will identify where scientific understanding and discoveries related to the production and use of electricity has
affected people's lives and evaluate personal and community decisions related to the use of different energy sources and
their sustainability.
GEOGRAPHY
Year 3, 4, 5 and 6
Protecting Places and Managing Resources
In this unit students will investigate the inquiry question/s identified from the Australian Curriculum.
How do people’s feelings about places influence their views about the protection of places?
How and why are places similar and different?
How do different views about the environment influence approaches to sustainability?
How can people use places and environments more sustainably?
TECHNOLOGY
Year 3, 4, 5 and 6
Pinball paradise In this unit students will investigate how forces and the properties of materials affect the behaviour of a product or sys-
tem, make a pinball machine and design a games environment in which it can be used. They will explore the role of people in engineering technology occupations and how they address factors that meet client
needs.
THE ARTS
Year 3, 4, 5 and 6
Music—Rhythmic Riot
In this unit, students make and respond to music by exploring the concept of ostinato – a rhythmic or melodic pattern
that is repeated throughout a section or a whole piece of music.
Thanks to the efforts of all of our Boulia students and staff, our vegetable garden has
continued to be very productive this term. We are really pleased that this has been
such a successful venture and has assisted our students to learn about the practical
aspects of germinating seeds, planting seedlings, looking after plants and harvesting
food.
Raising and caring for chickens and realising the benefits of collecting eggs as a
result is also an enjoyable part of our Garden Club.
The Boulia State School
At School in Boulia Song’ Premiere
On Wednesday the 4th of October, Boulia State School held a premiere
afternoon to showcase the very new ‘At School in Boulia’ song which was
created and filmed with Josh Arnold and Jason from Small Town Culture.
The staff and students started working with Josh writing the lyrics,
brainstorming places to film as well as rehears the song prior to Josh and
Jason visiting to film the clip for the song in August. The staff and
students worked solidly for four months to create our wonderful new
song. On the 6th and 7th of August, the staff organised to travel around
Boulia along with the support of parents to film at different locations .The
amount of time, effort and dedication that the students and staff
demonstrated in the creation of the song was tremendous!
So, when the 4th of October rolled around, the staff, students, parents/
carers and community members were eager to see the final result! We
gathered in the classroom with popcorn ready to watch the release of the
‘At School in Boulia’ song. Excitement, a feeling of success and
achievement, looks of pride and a sense of belonging streamed across the
faces of everyone in the room was just priceless to see.
The time of this publication of the newsletter the ‘At school in Boulia’
song has reached 77 500 views on Facebook, with over 200 positive
comments, 888 shares and 1000 likes. The staff and students are
extremely proud of the song and we hope the Boulia community love it
just as much as we do and that it can be enjoyed for many years to come.
The Boulia State School
At School in Boulia
Song’ Premiere
On Tuesday 10th October all the Preps, Min Mins, Miss Stanley, Miss
Julia, Miss Rainy and Miss Muffy
travelled to Mt Isa to watch the stage
production of “Diary of a Wombat”. We had to get up very early and drive
to Mt Isa. Our first stop was in
Dajarra to go to the toilet and stretch
We got to sit upstairs so we could
see everything. Everyone loved the
show. After the show we all went to McDonalds for a happy
meal and a drink then it was time to turn
around and go home.
When we arrived in Mt Isa we had
morning tea at the Civic Centre then
it was time to go in and get our
Thank you to all the teachers for taking us
Boulia State School was very pleased to welcome visitors from the Spinifex Residential
Complex, to speak to the Pioneers about what is offered by the complex for boarding students.
Lead by Miss Kath, each speaker provided useful information about Spinifex. The students asked
important questions and were given clear explanations about what it is like to be part of the
residential complex, live away from home, and attend school in Mt Isa.
Our visitors very kindly brought morning tea for the students, prepared by the Spinifex
Residential chef. Tasty home-made lamingtons, muffins and sausage rolls were very popular
with the class.
If parents and carers would like an enrolment pack for Spinifex State College Residential
Campus, Mrs McEvoy has these available for collection.
Reading Rainforest Book Fair The children and staff thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to take part in dressing up for our book week on Thursday, week 4. The theme for this year was "Reading Rainforest - Go wild for reading books!" A variety of books were available for purchase at the book fair at affordable prices. Children purchased books and attractive stationery during lunch time and after school hours throughout week 4.
Proceeds from the book fair go directly into funding book orders for the school.
Friday 27th October started very early for the Boulia State School community, as we commenced our annual
Sports Day. In order to beat the heat, we were underway by around 7.15am, starting with the traditional March
Past and war cries from Burke and Wills Houses. The competitors and staff were all very enthusiastic and it was
great to have so much family and community support to cheer the athletes on. It was pleasing to have Preston
Campbell to assist with time keeping and judging during the carnival.
The 800m events were held early on the precious day, again to beat the heat. The first events on Friday were
the sprints. All of the children really tried their hardest and ran extremely well.
Congratulations to Wills for winning the Ball
Games shield.
Congratulations to Burke House for
winning the Sports Day Competition
Shield.
The Age Champions
2012 – Nate Neade Amy-Lei South
2011 – Brody Murphy Eliana Karra
2010 – Clayton Bedourie Valerie Neade Addison Olsen Sharn Watson
2009 – Lloyd Cranston Destiny Bedourie
2008 – Dougie Doyle Alana Beasley
2007 – Connor Hindom Cheryl South
2006 – Jake Britton Billie-Anna Rankine
2005 – Kathryn South
Kindy – Ruby Campbell 1st place
Percy Bedourie 2nd place
Emily Girdler 3rd place
Mr Simon and Miss Natalie from
the Salvation Army Visit
Boulia State School The arrival of Mr Simon and Miss Natalie (who are from the Salvation Army) in their
helicopter is always an exciting time for the Boulia State School students and staff. Their
Christmas visit on the 2nd of November was particularly special because they surprised
the students with lots of wonderful Christmas gifts- one they received for themselves and
a gift to give for a loved one. The Boulia students definitely realised that many kind
people think of them at Christmas and were very thankful for their gifts. Mr Simon and
Miss Natalie read the students a beautiful Christmas story and also helped everyone
choose a gift from around the Christmas tree. Finally everyone waved goodbye to our
visitors whose final bit of fun for the day was to do a lolly drop from the helicopter as it
took off. What a great end to a very special day.
Mr Simon and Miss Natalie from
the Salvation Army Visit
Boulia State School
Boulia State School Award Categories & Criteria - 2017
Overall Attendance Award
Criteria: This will be decided as per the class dashboard on OneSchool and will be awarded to the student
with the highest rate of attendance for 2016.
Award: Perpetual trophy, medal & book
Citizenship award
Criteria: A student that displays outstanding citizenship including reliability, responsibility, a positive attitude,
cooperation & has participated in the majority of the school events both in Boulia & Mount Isa.
Attendance greater than 85% Only factors to be considered for absences is severe illnesses or death
in family with explained absences (School contact advising of length of absence)
Consulta-
tion: Bob & Val Spilsbury
Boulia Shire Council Library staff
Boulia Primary Health Centre staff
Boulia Police
Sports & Aquatic Centre attendants
Award: Medal & Book
Overall Sports Award
Criteria: A student who has shown overall achievement in HPE, effort towards participating in sports at school
and outside of school as well as good sportsmanship. (Border Sports/Swimming/Athletics/Visiting
Award: Perpetual trophy, medal & book
Year 6 Rotary Award (Male)
Criteria: Student that demonstrates; leadership, confidence, self-worth, knowledge, skills for life, positive val-
ue & social values with attendance greater than 85%.
Award: Book (donated by Rotary)
QCWA Award (Female)
Criteria: Overall girl who is prominent in the community with leadership skills and community engagement.
Has a positive attitude towards in regards to attendance, has a friendly manner and is responsible.
Sets an example to others in attitude & presentation (i.e. wearing of uniform) & attendance greater
than 85%.
Award: Book (donated by QCWA)
Boulia State School Award Categories & Criteria - 2017
David Britton Outstanding Excellence in Maths (Min Min & Pioneer Student)
Criteria: Points based system (4 Units) Attendance greater than 85%
A B C D E
10 8 6 4 2
Award: Perpetual trophy, medal & book
Outstanding Excellence in Science( Min Min & Pioneer Student)
Criteria: Points based system (4 Units) Attendance greater than 85%
A B C D E
10 8 6 4 2
Award: Perpetual trophy, medal & book
Outstanding Excellence in English (Min Min & Pioneer Student)
Criteria: Points based system (4 Units) Attendance greater than 85%
A B C D E
10 8 6 4 2
Award: Perpetual trophy, medal & book
Min Min Encouragement Award
Criteria: A student in the Pioneer class that consistently shows effort, demonstrates good behaviour, is a posi-
tive role model within the school environment & outside of the classroom. Attendance greater than
Award: Medal & Book
Pioneer Encouragement Award
Criteria: A student in the Pioneer class that consistently shows effort, demonstrates good behaviour, is a posi-
tive role model within the school environment & outside of the classroom. Attendance greater than
85%.
Award: Medal & Book
Attendance Matters
BOULIA STATE SCHOOL
ABSENTEE NOTE
Date: _________
Student Name: ____________
Class: ________________
Reason for absence (please tick):
Illness
Family
Leaving Early Time:______
Arrival Late Time:_______
Other (please ex-
plain):______________
Signed______________________
BOULIA STATE SCHOOL
ABSENTEE NOTE
Date: _________
Student Name: ____________
Class: ________________
Reason for absence (please tick):
Illness
Family
Leaving Early Time:______
Arrival Late Time:_______
Other (please ex-
plain):______________
Signed______________________
BOULIA STATE SCHOOL
ABSENTEE NOTE
Date: _________
Student Name: ____________
Class: ________________
Reason for absence (please tick):
Illness
Family
Leaving Early Time:______
Arrival Late Time:_______
Other (please ex-
plain):______________
Signed______________________
BOULIA STATE SCHOOL
ABSENTEE NOTE
Date: _________
Student Name: ____________
Class: ________________
Reason for absence (please tick):
Illness
Family
Leaving Early Time:______
Arrival Late Time:_______
Other (please ex-
plain):______________
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