GSS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN Great to see some rainfall in the Valley. It is a timely reminder to families that our staff and students are familiar with our emergency response procedures. Not just for storm threats, but for fire and flood, evacuation and lockdown. We have evacuation or lock down drills each term.

The health and wellbeing of all our students and staff remains my highest priority.

BE SAFE Students are reminded that as per the Dress Code, caps are not permitted at the

school. Hats must be either a legionnaire’s hat or a broad brimmed hat - no hat no play – old or new style is fine. We are a sun smart school.

Uniform

The key to wearing the school uniform is pride in appearance. Any public action,

good or bad, performed by a student wearing the school uniform, automatically

reflects on the school. Be it the yellow shirt or new uniform, we hope our

students wear the GSS uniform with pride.

Jewellery

Any items of jewellery must be for religious, medical, health or safety reasons except for approved jewellery such as a watch, signet ring or a maximum of two studs or sleepers in each ear lobe.

Some examples of jewellery which should not be worn include chains, necklaces, anklets, bangles, dangly/hanging earrings and silicone/rubber arm bands (unless provided by the school and then for a period of one week).

Hair

Shoulder length hair or longer is to be tied back away from the face for all

students. Firstly so they can see and secondly it will reduce the chance of them

catching head lice.

Principal: Vince Burke Deputy Principal: Jenny Paynter A/Deputy Principal: Jack Wright

Issue: 03 22nd Feb 2018

26 William St, Gatton 4343

PO Box 166 Gatton 4343

Web: www.gattonss.eq.edu.au

Email: admin@gattonss.eq.edu.au

Principal / Deputy Principal email:

the.principal@gattonss.eq.edu.au

Phone: Admin 5466 3333

Fax: 0754663300

Outside School Hours Care:

0450256510

Special Education: 5466 3343

Tuckshop: 5466 3314

Library: 5466 3312

In this Newsletter:

Principal’s Report

Behaviour of the

week

Upcoming events:

Swimming Carnival

Wednesday 28th

March

Yr 6 Camp 13th -15th

March

Strings program

commences Wed 14th

Feb

Important notes:

Playgroup – Tuesdays

9 – 11am at Camp

Aust Building

Follow us on

Facebook.

New SMS service for

Absences.

GSS is investigating moving to an electronic newsletter. This would save

our school thousands of dollars a year in colour printing and handling

costs. If you have an opinion either way, please phone through or email

us your thoughts and suggestions.

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Specialist Appointments

We are very happy to provide a school based report for Drs and any specialists. Generally specialists find

the school reports extremely valuable. Working together with the school, best outcomes are achieved for

your child/ren. The class teacher will work with the Principal, Deputy Principal or HOSES to prepare the

letter.

Please:

Let your child’s class teacher and the office know as soon as you know about appointments.

Follow up with the class teacher 2 days before appointments as a reminder.

Thank You

Our school will proudly stand united with schools across Australia on Friday 16 March to mark the eighth National

Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA).

I know our school community, along with other Australian schools, will be sending a powerful message that bullying

and violence, in or outside the classroom, are not okay at any time. Through positive action we can make a real

change.

Imagine a world free from bullying activities are being held in classrooms to get students thinking and expressing

their creative side to say ‘Bullying. No Way!’. Please lock Friday 16 March in your calendars and join our school

community in saying ‘Bullying. No Way!’

Parents and carers are encouraged to have open and honest conversations with their children about bullying in all

forms. For helpful resources visit the Bullying. No Way! website.

Get this school year off to the best start possible! Set up your children for success – whether it’s at the start, middle or end of their schooling years – with Triple P.

Triple P is a positive parenting toolbox proven to help young people learn new skills, cope with stress, better handle

their emotions, and communicate more effectively. You’ll even notice the difference at home. Plus, it’s free in

Queensland. You can do it online, in large seminar or small group sessions, or one-on-one. Find our more

at www.triplep-parenting.net

All the best

Vince Burke

Principal

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Leaders Induction 2018

On Wednesday 14th of February we welcomed our student leaders for 2018. These leaders have been selected by their

peers to represent the student body in public functions, sporting and cultural events and fulfil supporting and helpful

roles around the school.

Our student leaders nominate for these positions based on their track record of being active and responsible members of

our school community and acting as role models for others. It was a very proud moment for us as a school to see our

new student leaders accept their badges and new roles.

Thank you to LVRC Mayor Ms Tanya Milligan, LDHS Mandy Staines and P&C President Mrs Amanda Whiting for

presenting badges to our newly elected Leaders.

Congratulations and we are looking forward to a great year.

School

Captains

House Captains

Captains Vice Captains

Daniel Smithson Brae Robinson

Mercia Zillmann Zoe Wieland

House House Captains House Vice Captains

Comets Halle Randall Tait Villis Riya Abaker Kobi Kowaltzke

Meteors Star Charter Geordie Cowdroy

Maddison Guest Declan Taylor

Planets Alyssa Bauer Cayles Ost Summer Bales Sumaya Haidari

Stars Jamie Burns Connor Jackwitz Hannah Clarke Gage Southgate

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Music Captains Student Councillors

Gatton State School Senior Choir

Tia Capri Nisa Clara Greenslade

4L Haley Purvis

4P Azariah Zillmann

4W Jack Whiting

5F James

5H Anna-Skye Harrison

5P Camay Nguyen

MR Jordyn Segal

6R Tait Villis

6S Bailey Myers

6P Junior Hanau

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Positive Behaviour Learning

Each fortnight we have a specific focus on a selected behaviour. Over these two weeks we are focusing on “I

know that every day counts”. Research shows that in Queensland, higher student attendance is associated, on

average, with higher student achievement. Additionally, attending school every day helps children to build social and emotional skills such as communication, teamwork

and resilience. If your child is unwell we encourage you to keep them at home until fully recovered. Lessons devoted to teaching our students what this looks like can be observed in

many areas across our school. At home you can support your child’s learning by having a conversation about the fortnightly behaviour.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Lynette Urquhart

CBST

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A warm welcome is extended to parents, guardians and interested people to attend our AGM and

1st General Meeting for 2018.

Venue: Gatton State School

Hall Meeting Room

When: Monday 26th

February, 2018 9.30 – 11.00

Agenda includes:

Staff and services in 2018

Appointment of Executive for 2018

Schools reports

Planning for the year so far – fundraising

This group is formed by parents to ensure commonwealth funding for Occupational and Speech

Language Therapy continues. We would love you to join us and ensure this great program

continues. DISCO When: Friday 9th March 2018

Where: School Hall

Who: Gatton State School Students only

Cost: $8 includes entry, sausage sizzle, popper, glow stick & ice block.

Time: Prep – Year 3 4.30pm – 6.00pm

Year 4 – Year 6 6.30pm – 8.00pm

Drinks and snacks available for purchase.

Prizes given away throughout the night.

No pass outs.

*** Parent/Guardian drop off and pick up from door. Students must be

signed in and out.

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Tuckshop News

Helpers are required in Tuckshop on Wednesdays. If you are available please contact Janet (0754663314) or the school office (0754663333).

The new Tuckshop menu was sent home with students last week. Please make sure your child’s name and class are on the brown paper bag when ordering.

P&C News

We are having a Tupperware Party

If you need any Tupperware the P&C have a display and some catalogues in the tuck shop until the 2nd March. Feel free to come in and have a look. You can also access the link to the catalogue on the P&C

Facebook page. If you would like to host your own party please leave your details at the tuckshop.

Twilight Carnival is on again

September 8th 2018 at Gatton State School –

Rides, Stalls, Entertainment, BBQ, Bar and Food Vans

Instrumental News –

All strings lessons will begin with Ms Rotar on Wednesday 14th Feb. If you have your own instrument

please remember to bring it to school on Wednesdays.

Ms Rotar will be starting a strings orchestra for all students who participated in the Strings Program in

2017. If you would like to be part of the orchestra rehearsals begin on Wednesday 14th Feb at first break

in the Instrumental room.

Don’t forget to follow the Gatton State School and the Gatton State

School P and C Association Facebook pages

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SWIMMING LESSONS – Term 1

Please note that there will be NO swimming on the following dates due to swimming carnivals by other schools or for

other reasons listed: )

Wednesday 28th February (DD Primary Carnival)

Monday 26th March (Peace Lutheran Carnival)

Tuesday 13th March (Year 6 camp)

Wednesday 14th March (Year 6 camp)

Students of families, who pay the bulk swimming payment, will not miss any of their paid lessons as this is a 10 week

term and these missed swimming days have been taken into account.

Don’t forget our Senior Swimming Carnival will be held in the last week of this term, Wednesday

28th March.

Year 6 Camp

Year 6 students will have the opportunity to attend Camp at Murphy’s

Creek Adventure Camp from Tuesday 13th – Thursday 15th March.

Invoices have gone home with students and are currently due back to

the school office with payment. Final cost of the Camp is $270.00. Full or

Part payments can now be made at the office.

Reading Pirates by 3S

“BEWARE”

Our pirates are looking for treasure on deserted islands whilst using their oral language skills with

strategies we are focusing on.

Brayton, Smokey and Xander really loved learning new vocab that we placed on our Pirate hats, and using

our Chunky Monkey strategy in various texts.

Erin and Hanna made treasure maps so we could use our comprehension skills to locate hidden treasure.

Hamza and Iangica really enjoyed using oral vocab to discuss the tea staining, scrunching and using the

Skippy Frog strategy in these activities.

5 and 10 c pieces To help raise money to buy table and seating or the playground areas we are collecting 5 and 10 cent pieces. Please bring in any loose change to help buy more seating.

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Gatton Lockyer Zone Swimmers

On Friday 16th February 30 students represented our school at the annual Lockyer Zone Swimming Carnival. All swimmers swam well with many placing in their heat and several gaining overall places in their event.

1 Tamlin Albury F 0

2 Layth Ali M 10

3 Teagan Armstrong F 12

4 Jamie Burns F 12

5 Scarlet Cavell F 10

6 Aylah Cooke F 9

7 Geordie Cowdroy M 11

8 Amelia Cunningham F 11

9 Mia Davies F 12

10 Wyatt De Langen M 11

11 Ella Griffiths F 10

12 Anna-Skye Harrison F 11

13 Connor Jackwitz M 12

14 Luca Krog F 11

15 Samantha Mann F 9

16 Paige McBride F 10

17 Bridgette Mildren F 11

18 Rianna Mildren F 11

19 Bailey Myers M 12

20 Kaleb Myers M 9

21 Cayles Ost M 11

22 Sophie Ost F 10

23 Spencer Pearson M 11

24 Amina Petrie F 10

25 Brae Robinson M 11

26 Ashley Sinclair F 11

27 Hannah Whiting F 9

28 Jack Whiting M 10

29 Azaria Zillmann F 9

30 Mercia Zillmann F 12

Three swimmers also gained places in the age champion

competition on the day.

9 years girls 3rd Aylah Cooke

10 years girls 2nd Ella Griffiths

12 years girls 3rd Mercia Zillmann

Ella Griffiths and Mercia Zillmann were selected to

represent the Lockyer Zone at the Darling Downs Trials on

Wednesday 28th February.

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Proceeds raised go directly to Gatton State School P&C

Everyone Welcome

Prizes for best dressed Shazza and Dazza!

Air guitar competition

Bingo/Games/raffle/disco. Prizes to be won!

Bar and BBQ at great prices

Saturday March 24th Gatton State School Hall

Doors open 7.30pm

Tickets $30 (includes nibblies & bingo cards).

Early Bird Special buy 2 tickets get the 3rd ticket free up till the 9th March.

A great night out for adults only!

Organised and led on the night by Bogan Bingo, Australia

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