DEAR PARENTS
ARTS FESTIVAL
WEDNESDAY 9TH AND THURSDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 2009
6.00PM – 8.00PM
You are invited to join us for the inaugural Geebung Arts Festival to be held in the hall and school grounds.
The festival focuses on The Arts Curriculum and showcases the skills of our students in Visual Arts, Music, Dance and Drama through static displays and performances.
Tickets on sale at the office.
Adult $5 (includes entry and refreshments)
Student $3 (refreshments)
(Please note: there is no reserved seating for performances in the Hall.)
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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6.15pm
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1 /2E
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6.15pm
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Concert Band
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6.30pm
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Junior Choir
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6.45pm
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7J
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7.00pm
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3C and 3W
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7.00pm
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Senior Choir
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7.15pm
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Strings Group
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‘Book Safari’ display in the Library - open both nights.
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DISTRICT ATHLETICS
Congratulations to Jesse W. and Michael G. who competed in the Metropolitan North Region Athletics Carnival on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Michael won his Long Jump event and now competes as part of the Regional team at the State Titles in Cairns later this year. Michael also competed in the 100m and just missed out on gaining a place in the final. Wow Michael! Fabulous effort.
Jesse threw 9.4m in Shotput and 24m in Discus – outstanding distances which placed Jesse in the top ten for both events. Well done Jesse. I am impressed by your performances boys.
VANDALISM IN THE SCHOOL
We have recently been the target for vandals who have damaged property and left graffiti on the school buildings on at least five occasions. We are working closely with the Boondall Police and State Government Security and have put a number of new security measures in place. As you can imagine having our school damaged is extremely upsetting and we hope that we are able to overcome this issue soon.
We ask that you contact one of the following numbers please if you notice anything unusual occurring in our school at any time:
School Watch – 13 17 88
Boondall Police – 3364 3372
Thankyou for your assistance.
Jayne Buchanan
Principal
SOLAR & ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT FUNDING
Due to a partnership agreement between the Department of Education and Training and the Federal Department of Environment, Water and the Arts, solar and energy efficiency projects have been funded to the value of $50 000 for our school. The project is delivered in two parts. We have already had over 400 fluorescent tubes replaced with energy efficient T5 tubes that use 40% less electricity. We are in the process of planning the next phase of the project: a 4 kW solar power system based on photovoltaic panels, which will be installed on the roof of C Block during the holidays. Included in this project will be a monitoring system that staff and students can use to assess how much power the school is using and how much power our solar power system can generate.
NEW SCHOOL CHAPLAIN
We are pleased to announce that we have selected a new chaplain for the school. Her name is Kerry Edwards and she may be already known to some families due to her past involvement in the school. She will begin work next week and we anticipate after a short period for induction she will be fully operational as our chaplain by early next term. We wish her well in her new role and look forward to working with her.
BOOK WEEK - BOOK SAFARI
What a great fun day we had on Wednesday this week with our special Safari Assembly. Thanks to everyone for dressing up to promote our love for books and reading. The activities have been running all week and Authors Nette Hilton and Martin Chatterton have been working with class groups on Thursday and Friday. Neil McMahon – Deputy Principal
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
31 Aug to 17 Sept Parent Teacher Interviews will be conducted during this period
2 Sept Assembly 9am – Fathers
Day Raffle drawn
3 Sept Wavell High School Literacy Olympics
3 Sept Father’s Day Stall
4 Sept Interschool Sport commences
8 Sept P & C Meeting 7pm
LAST DAY OF TERM 3 ON FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER.
WILL BE A FREE DRESS DAY WITH GOLD COIN DONATION.
CABOOLTURE HISTORICAL VILLAGE
On the 7th August 2009, 5AC and 4/5AC went to the Caboolture Historical Village to learn about the life of people in Early Australia. There were wonderful activities like gem sifting, washing and everyone’s favourite the train ride. We all had a wonderful day in our lovely olden style costumes.
By Lilly
LIBRARY NEWS
Book Week: BOOK SAFARI
Our Library was transformed into a Book Safari with excellent displays from all classes. Congratulations to the staff and students on their wonderful achievements. Parents are very welcome to come and view their children’s work.
The Dress Up Assembly was a great success with classes celebrating the Book Safari. The costumes were very creative and the students certainly enjoyed the fun. Many thanks to the staff and parents for your support and enthusiasm.
Julie Silva
Teacher Librarian
SPORTS MONEY
Just a reminder that Interschool Sport for years 4 to 7 commences on Friday 4th September. Please make sure payment has been received prior to the 4th September so that your child/children can attend sport.
FATHER’S DAY STALL AND RAFFLE
There will be a Father’s Day Stall held on Thursday 3rd September with some fabulous items for sale starting from 50 cents. Helpers are needed on the day so if you can spare an hour or 2 please come to the hall at 9am on Thursday 3rd September.
Thankyou to those families who have returned their raffle tickets. There are some fabulous prizes to be won so don’t forget to return your raffle tickets with payment to the office by Tuesday 1st September. Please also return any unsold tickets.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
We are now selling the 2009/2010 Entertainment Books, for $60 per book, as part of our fundraising events. We have a sample of the book at the office if you wish to have a look through. There are over $15,000 in valuable offers, valid through to 1st June 2010 in this book so you can save money and help raise money for the school at the same time. Please tell all your friends and family. For further information please contact the office on 3623 8777.
TUCKSHOP NEWS
Thankyou to Donut King at Stafford and the Wasson Family for donating all the donuts for our Treat Day.
All frozen products such as ice blocks and slushy's are only available at big lunch.
Donations of muffin mix and long life milk are always needed, if you are unable to donate your time to tuckshop.
Please note there will be no more fizzy drinks for Treat Days.
Thankyou – Leanne and Helen – 3265 5959
SCHOOL WATCH
We need your help. School Watch is a community based awareness and crime prevention program aimed at safeguarding schools against vandalism, theft and arson.
We depend on students, parents and all members of the local community to:
LOOK,
LISTEN and
REPORT
Phone School Watch 13 1788 or your local police station.
SWIMMING CLUB
COMMUNITY NEWS
School Holiday Fun at Roma Street Parklands from 21st to 25th September 10am to 2pm. Come and let the kids enjoy FREE creative and active workshops. Free entertainment for all ages. Show your Translink ticket or go card to join in the fun or make a gold coin donation. For more information call 3006 4545 or visit www.romastreetparkland.com
