At the end of an intense term, I would like to thank staff and parents who have been supportive and understanding through the many changes that have occurred. We will hopefully have a far more settled Term 3 to look forward to!

Student drop off and pick up arrangements are working well, with the bonus that students have grown in their independence and ability to organise themselves to start the school day. Next term, our school finish time will revert to the usual 3pm for all students. Pick up options include the two Stop, Drop, Go areas, at the front of school and Laurel Street, both of which will be staffed to assist students to load safely into cars. Students can also wait independently to be picked up at the front or EPAC gate if this is your preferred option.

There are some other changes for next term. Assemblies will re-commence in week 2, however due to the requirements around social distancing, only parents of students who are receiving a weekly award will be able to attend and, at this stage, no class items are planned. Other events are still on hold, however, we will provide further information as soon as possible.

This week we celebrate Chaplain Week. Chaplains, or ‘Chappies’, provide spiritual and emotional support to school communities, provide a listening ear for students and support those who just need a friend. They also provide support for staff and parents where possible. Our Chappy Sarah celebrated Chaplain Week by giving to the school community, re-booting the morning breakfast program for our lucky students and setting some fun challenges. Today, students were invited to free dress as a hero, with some fabulous costumes on display.

Parents and Caregivers are invited to participate in this year’s School Opinion Survey and have a say about schooling during the COVID-19 lockdown.  There is also the opportunity to provide feedback about our school more generally. Participation in the survey is anonymous and you are encouraged to take this opportunity to have your say.  The survey form has been designed so that it can easily be completed on a computer or smartphone. The online survey will be available until Friday, 17 July 2020, and should take less than five minutes to complete.

To access the survey, please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: https://survey.qed.qld.gov.au/form/Parents-HaveYourSay

A huge thank you to those who braved the cold, or logged into zoom, to attend our P&C AGM meeting. We welcome back our wonderful executive team, President Jacqui Phillips, Vice President Patricia Cabrera, Secretary Ainslie Fiene and Treasurer Rebecca O’Donnell. This team have been working tirelessly together for some time; achieving great outcomes for our school. Welcome to Lisa McDonald as our Communication Officer and thank you to Khesanh Brock who has admirably served in this role in the past.

Carol Butler

Principal

Two desks available for FREE, pick up (only) by this Friday, 26th June, 2020 or arrangements can be made to pick up week commencing Monday 6th July, 2020 till Friday 10th July, 2020 only (second week of school holidays)

Leanne Haslam

lhasl2@eq.edu.au

As you all know, this has been an interesting term; some might say challenging, others would say crazy. To us in 5A, we are split, half of us are quite relaxed and could happily continue, but the other half are really... I mean REALLY looking forward to the break.

Do you prefer schooling at home or at school?

I strongly prefer home because you can wear whatever you would like and you can also eat whenever you want. Also, with home schooling you can do whatever you would like whenever you like and you are allowed to do whatever subject you would like to do first and last.  But with school you can get the right amount of school work you need done and you can know what you have to do when you eventually come back. Also, with going to school you can see your friends again but, remember no hugging. Also, you can see your awesome teacher once again.

By Luca and Isobel

English

This term we have been learning about advertising for our English. We have been learning about how advertisements use different techniques to persuade their audience. For our assessment we made our own advertisement on a holiday destination (in Queensland) on PowerPoint. We also added audio to explain how we used language devices, language features, our voice and images to persuade the audience. We are quite proud of what we produced and are sure Tourism Queensland could learn a thing or two.

Research Tasks

This term we have been doing research tasks (investigation) for Math and English. For the English research task we have been researching cultural celebrations from a different country (not Australia). In Math we have been investigating if students mostly like nutritious breakfast cereals, and have presented our findings using an appropriate data display.

By Kelviniah and Subrat (English & Research)

Friday sport

During Term Three the non-wakka kids will be doing Friday afternoon sport such as volleyball. Some of us will get to participate in the QLD Volleyball Cup, a competition against other schools in the Brisbane region. The kids there have so much fun and get to know each other. Shout out to Enoggera that we will win this!

By Summer and Isabella

Wakakirri News

It is sad news from headquarters:

Wakakirri is only able to offer a live event to Victorian Secondary and Dance schools in 2020. ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, WA Schools: Live events for Primary and Secondary schools have been cancelled for 2020. Wakakirri will return in 2021 across Australia in its normal capacity.

(https://www.wakakirri.com/mainsite/coronavirus-covid-19-update/ MEDIA RELEASE - 11am (AEST), Monday 22nd June 2020)

In light of this new information, ESS are proposing the following, we will:

• continue with our Wakakirri enrichment program in Terms 3 &4 on Friday afternoons culminating in a school performance at Arts on Stage (Term 4, Friday November 13^th 6pm)
• credit or reimburse families for the payment fee of $50
• develop this year’s story dance for Wakakirri Live 2021.

We feel it is important to provide our Year 6 students with an opportunity to perform and showcase their hard work. As said in previous newsletters, regardless of Wakakirri’s decision on live performances, we had always intended to work towards our own community performance at Arts on Stage (pending Covid-19 restrictions).

We are still after donations of reused plastic bags of any size –grey or green in colour, and soft toys larger than 20cm in length. If you can assist, please place the donated items in the Wakakirri box at the front office.

Thank you and happy holidays.

Mrs Wilcox and the Waka Team

wilcoxm@eq.edu.au

Digital Technologies News

This is a new and exciting era for our school. As part of our School Improvement Agenda, all staff have been working towards developing clear opportunities for students to build ICT capabilities. With the establishment of the computer lab and class access to iPads and laptops, students are gaining more confidence, knowledge, understanding and skills in this area. We are striving towards developing contemporary and effective learner for the 21^st Century!

Year 2 Strings Program Recruitment

Recruitment for the 2021 Strings program has commenced this Term for Year 2 students. Students in Year 2 have the opportunity to join the Strings program in Year 3.

Selected students are offered a place in the program following a process including a listening test and consultation with the classroom teacher.

The listening test is done during Classroom Music during Term 2, with catch ups early Term 3. Any questions please email Ms Hopper- mxhop2@eq.edu.au.

Ms Mariel Hopper

Classroom Music Teacher

mxhop2@eq.edu.au

Inter-school, District and other Sporting Events.

Many of you will be aware that soon after our previous newsletter, the announcement was made by the Education Department that Inter-school, District and other Sporting Events will resume in Term 3. 

We are excited by this prospect, however, as the past few months have taught us – what this looks like is part of an evolving process.

At this time, a small handful of district, regional and state sport events are in a phase of ‘reboot’. Communications will typically come from teams directly and where trials are yet to be run. Notices will be sent from school as we receive the information.

Many restrictions are, however, keeping the planning of specific events from being finalised. This includes things like the potential for District Athletics and other large events.  If they become possible we will share the information regarding these with families as we receive the appropriate information.

I want to thank you for your understanding and patience. This is an ever changing environment and we will share all appropriate information when we get access to it.

Jo Jardine

HPE

jjard16@eq.edu.au

P&C AGM

Thank you to those that came along in person and virtually to our AGM and general meeting last night and welcome to our new members. We are looking forward to a great year fundraising towards our goal of putting a roof over our multipurpose courts.

Congratulations to our existing Executive team who have retained their positions and also congratulations to our new Communications Officer, Lisa McDonald. Welcome to the ESS P&C!

We would like to say a humungous thank you to our outgoing Communications Officer, Khesanh Brock, for all your wonderful help over the last 12-18 months.

CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE - HOLIDAY CHALLENGE – COLLECTION SERVICE

It’s been a quiet year, so we want to get things happening these holidays by setting a challenge to ourselves and our community! Let’s get our container collections numbers up and get the year back on track!

We are now offering a holiday COLLECTION SERVICE- on July 12th, 2020 from 9am-12noon. We will come to your house or place of business and collect them for you!

Details are:

• Text collection requests to 0422505332 or message via our Facebook page prior to the collection day.
• Containers can be in buckets/bins/reusable bags as we will empty them into our trailer and leave them behind for you to re-use.
• You do not need to be present for collection, as long as they are left in an accessible area.
• Collection within 5km of Enoggera State School.

Remember, a little bit of effort on your part will make a big difference for our school and the environment.

If you wish to visit the depot Our school scheme ID is C10051863

The purple bins will be back as of the first Monday of Term 3 if you would like to drop your collection off yourselves.

Remember to only dispose of eligible containers and not rubbish. Check the back of the container for the 10c symbol.

TUCKSHOP

Feedback is key to ensuring our tuckshop is meeting the needs of our kids and parents. We always welcome new ideas about menu items and want to continue evolving the menu in Term 3.

Please email through any feedback to pandc@enoggerass.eq.edu.au

GET IN TOUCH

Keep up to date via our Facebook Page- Enoggera State School P and C Association

We welcome any questions or feedback. Please get in touch with anyone from our committee via email pandc@enoggerass.eq.edu.au

P&C MEMBER DETAILS

President – Jacqui Phillips                     Vice President – Patricia Cabrera

Treasurer – Bec O’Donnell         Secretary – Ainslie Fiene