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Ironside State School
NEWSLETTER 26 March 2020 Edition 08
2 Hawken Drive St Lucia QLD 4067 STUDENT ABSENCE LINE: 3258 3160
Telephone: 07 3258 3111 [email protected]
Website: www.ironsidess.eq.edu.au
Newsletter enquiries: [email protected]
Dear Parents,
WEEK 10 - NOW STUDENT FREE
The decision has been made that Week 10 (Next week) will be five (5) extraordinary Student Free Days. From
Monday, teachers will be working to prepare for what second term will look like should we return to a similar
life/community picture. Given the rapidly changing dynamic there is presently no clarity if term two will be face
to face, face to face and online or completely online. These scenarios are what we will be working through
next week.
Term one instruction ceases tomorrow.
I will continue to provide regular updates to our community as we move through next week. Personally and on
behalf of our school staff – a BIG thanks for the space and time next week in order to best be ready for second
term… Whatever that will look like…
IRONSIDE OSHC
Ironside OSHC will be commencing vacation care hours of operation from Monday 30 March. Hours of
operation are 7am - 6pm. Further communication will be provided by Ironside OSHC and is contained in this
newsletter.
Happy Easter Break
As this will now be the last ‘full’ newsletter of the term – Let me say a BIG THANKS and TAKE CARE during the
next three weeks. If you would have told me ten weeks ago this is what the end of term would look like, I would
have offered you a Cuppa, Bex and a good lie down! Such unprecedented times.
Look after yourselves and those around you. Spoil each other with calmness and kindness. We will see you back
in some way, shape or form in second term. At this stage, (in a format to be decided) – learning resumes on
MONDAY 20 APRIL.
Take care and as always.
Warm regards.
Damian Johnson
Principal
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NEWS FROM MR MURDOCH
Dear parents and caregivers,
Learning@home - Wellbeing
In earlier communications (23/03), Mr Johnson highlighted the learning@home materials that have been
developed by the Department of Education. This website has downloadable learning materials, tips for
parents and links to other well-regarded, free education websites that parents and caregivers and their
children can use.
There is a plethora of learning materials available, but we would like to take a moment to draw your attention
to the wellbeing section of this website.
In times such as these, it is more important than ever to monitor, support and help children understand what is
happening in age-appropriate ways. Below is a link that will take you directly to this section of
learning@home where you can find ways to support your child/ren.
https://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/learning-at-home/wellbeing-of-students
Please take a moment to read through these practical tips and advice to promote and practise positive
wellbeing.
Kind regards,
Scott Murdoch Larissa Vecchio Jennifer Bairstow
Deputy Principal P-2 Deputy Principal 3-4 Deputy Principal 5-6
Da Hoon—6A and Genevieve –6F—Library Monitors Life Members
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NEWS FROM MRS VECCHIO BRIDGE BUILDER® MEDIATORS
Teams of BRIDGE BUILDER® Mediators started their duties in the Prep and Year 1
play areas this week. They are putting ‘into action” the listening and basic
conflict resolution skills to assist younger students in the playground.
‘TAKE HOME’ BOOK FAIR
Book Fair is usually a very popular activity for the Ironside community. With the Book Fair planned for May
being cancelled, Sean from the Book Warehouse is proposing a “Take Home” Book Fair for our families.
Please refer to the flier (below) and the excel order form (link here). Sean will email you an invoice then
deliver books to your address.
With over 300 titles including fiction, non
-fiction, picture and activity books,
there’s sure to be something for every
avid reader at home these holidays.
Due to BCC Libraries being closed, our
school borrowing limits have been
doubled to cater for voracious readers.
Thanks, Ms Roche!
Stay safe and well.
Warm regards
Larissa Vecchio
Deputy Principal
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YOUNG ICT EXPLORERS Young ICT Explorers is a competition for school students to produce their best Information and Communication
Technologies (ICT) related projects. Students compete in the following year level divisions:
Years 4
Years 5/6
The Young ICT Explorers competition aims to inspire and encourage school students to
consider ICT as a career opportunity and gain a greater understanding of the diverse
possibilities available through ICT. Students will work on their projects at home, during
supervised morning tea sessions and as the date gets closer, some class time may be
allocated.
Students/groups (up to 4 students per group) submit a short explanation of their project. From these submissions,
teachers will choose a limited number of projects for each category.
Students will then commence work on their projects and need to provide all the materials
required to complete their project. These projects reports will be submitted by the school
before submissions close on 28 June, however students can continue working on their
projects up until the judging event. An assessment panel will review all the projects submitted and invite the best
projects to attend the final judging event. If selected, participants will be required to attend the whole day
judging event on Saturday 22 August at the UQ Centre on the University of Queensland St Lucia campus.
Permission forms can be collected from Miss Vanzetti in 5C. These need to be returned to Miss Vanzetti by Friday
3 April. We need to assess all submissions and notify the successful
projects asap, as registration closes on the 5 June.
Yours sincerely,
Kylie Vanzetti.
Year 5 Teacher / YICT Explorers coordinator
To find out more please visit: http://www.youngictexplorers.net.au/
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P&C General meeting for March has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
An executive meeting was held via phone conference on Tuesday 24 March
Tuan- President
Audrey- Treasurer
Lisa - Secretary
Sarah W. – Vice President
Liz – Vice President
Anthony – Assistant Treasurer
Sarah H. – Business Manager for P&C
Special Guest dial-ins
Damian – Principal
Giorgia – OSHC acting co-ordinator
Phoebe and Tina – 150th Anniversary Committee
Air conditioning the hall
The P&C is working with school administration to start a tender process for air conditioning in the hall. Due to the
scale of the project Education Queensland have recommended a project manager. Once a time line has been
established we will share it with you. We expect this will cost in the vicinity of $180,000.
150th Anniversary Committee Update
Planning for the 150th Anniversary Celebration is still moving forward. Keep an eye on Facebook for updates
including photographs and anecdotes. The uniform shop is selling keep cups $17 and caps $16 to mark 150
years of Ironside. Save the date of October 10th for a school open day. Calling for stories for the book. Alumni
orchestra rehearsal date to be postponed due to new social distancing regulations. More news will be shared
when it becomes available.
New Treasurer for the committee - Anthony Whyte.
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NEWS FROM P&C continued...
Ironside OSHC Update
Ironside OSHC will remain open until advice is given otherwise therefore vacation care will proceed. In the
event the school is directed to extend holidays into term 2 then a vacation program will continue to be offered
to those who require care. Hours of operation will be 7am to 6pm. Email [email protected] for
bookings.
New coordinator commencing on 20 April is Natalie Philp. Natalie is currently a coordinator of similar size P&C
run service. Natalie comes to us with over 27 years experience in the childcare industry and we look forward to
watching the service flourish under her leadership.
Tuckshop
All orders online only through the QKR app. No sales over the counter. Tuckshop does not operate through the
school breaks.
Uniform shop
The uniform shop is not opening for the rest of term and offers a full service online. Contact [email protected]
for returns and exchanges.
NEXT MEETING will be advertised to the school newsletter database.
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Calling on Ironside alumni and teachers who have
interesting memories to write them down and send
them in!
Due: At the END of the school holidays, 17 April
To: [email protected] with subject field “story bite”.
LENGTH: approximately 500 words
STORY BITES: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN IRONSIDE STUDENT
We are seeking contributions from former and current Ironside students, providing readers with an insight into
the student experience at different time periods throughout the school’s history.
OUTLINE: The storybite could be about a typical day in a student’s life or could concentrate on a particular
day that is memorable for a specific reason. Examples may be the impact of rationing on a student’s life, how
participating in an extra-curricular activity provided encouragement for future interests, and daily details such
as travelling to and from school, lunch time activities, and the classroom routines.
RATIONALE: By collecting stories across the decades we are aiming to provide a narrative for the school’s
development that focusses on a student’s experiences contemporary to their time at the school. Selected
contributions will be a key feature of the 150th Ironside Anniversary publication, to be published in October
2020. In addition, all contributions will be included, in print or audiovisual form, at the Gala Ball on the 10
October 2020.
Ironside State School [email protected]
Submissions, please!
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Dear Ironside Community:
Tuckshop will be closed from next Monday 30 March as a student free week.
If you have already ordered from Qkr!, please cancel your order and that will generate a credit to your ac-
count.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
TO OUR TIRELESS VOLUNTEERS… WE CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR YOUR SUPPORT THIS YEAR AND EVERY
YEAR! WE COULDN’T RUN THE TUCKSHOP WITHOUT YOU.
WE HOPE TO WELCOME YOU BACK IN TERM 2 WITH OPEN ARMS!
THANK YOU ARIGATO SALAMAT TERIMA KASIH
MERCI XIEXIE DHANYAVAAD DANKE
GRACIAS SHUKRAAN LAKUM SAS EFCHARISTO GAMSAHABNIDA
GRAZIE DHAN’YABADA MAHALO BLAGODARYA TI
Tuckshop Team
Olivia, Lynn, Barbara and Sminil
