By now we are all hopefully in the swing of the new school year and of course in a routine with homework. Hopefully you are also in the routine of reading with your child every day. Children who read, or are read to, each day, will be exposed to over 1 800 000 word in a year and over 2500 books over the time of their primary schooling! The results of this exposure are clear and here are just a few of the reasons why it is important to take an active interest in reading with our children:

• Books widen knowledge, increase vocabulary and help to teach children about language and the world.
• Reading at home is linked to success in reading at school.
• Good readers perform better academically
• Reading with your child helps to build common ground and strengthen relationships.
• Reading helps children to develop attention span (and limits screen time).

So enjoy reading time with your child, not only home readers, but also perhaps a great library book or two each week.

Students have been loving our new computer lab as they have worked with Mrs Wilcox mastering the digital technology curriculum. The lab consists of a class set of computers and a new electronic whiteboard and means our school improvement priority of improving student skills and knowledge in ICTs is well underway.

Congratulations Summer who has been selected to represent City District at the Metropolitan North Regional Trials in Basketball.

Well done also to Mackenzie who received a medal on parade for her resilience and perseverance on the home front during her parent’s 6 month deployment overseas. This presentation acknowledges some of the challenges faced by our military families.

Carol Butler

Principal

Year 4

This semester so far, we have had a strong learning focus on our Reading and Spelling programs, which are proving to be fantastic.  The students are involved three times a week in reading groups and three times a week in spelling. Their classroom teacher is also teaching the explicit strategies required to be a literate student.  

We are diligently working on learning to write a chapter for The Twits.  We have been reading the book, have all the resources we need and are looking forward to getting started.

In Mathematics, we are covering a range of topics including number, patterns, chance and data, measurement and space.  It has been interesting to note how much basic number facts impact on most areas of both mathematics and our lives.

We are also studying our History/HASS unit, which looks at pre and post first Australian contacts throughout history.  Next semester we will launch into Geography. In Science, we are looking at soil and erosion.

We are also swimming in PE, looking at healthy choices in Health, learning Digital Technology with Mrs Wilcox, practising design in Technology and learning about portraits, colour and line skills in Visual Art. Throughout the semester, we will learn Dance and continue with our music lessons.

Overall, so far it has been a productive and positive year, which we are all embracing.

The Year 4 teachers

Ros Kerr rkerr31@eq.edu.au

Mark Schwarten mschw13@eq.edu.au

Matilda the Musical Excursion (Yrs 3-6)

On Monday 24^th February, we will be attending Matilda the musical at the Hillbrook Anglican School as part of our Arts Program at Enoggera State School.

As students will be walking to and from the venue, please ensure your child has a hat and wears sunscreen.

Activity details:

10am               Years 5-6 students will walk from ESS to the Hillbrook

10.30am          Show starts – Act 1 (Years 5-6 students only)

11.45am          (20 minute interval)

* Years 5-6 students will walk back to school accompanied by class teachers

* Years 3-4 students will depart ESS and walk to the Hillbrook

12.15pm          Show recommences – Act 2 (Years 3-4 students only)

1.30pm            Show concludes and Years 3-4 students walk back to school

2pm                 Students arrive at Enogerra State School

Please complete the PERMISSION FORM and return it to YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER by no later than 9am Monday 24th February.

Instrumental Strings have had a variation to the regular timetable so that students can attend this activity.

Melissa Wilcox

wilcoxm@eq.edu.au

Defence Kids Club is on a Friday at 2^nd break in the school library and many new students have already come in to see what activities we are working on and connected with other students. Last week I set a ‘Find Someone Who….’ challenge and ‘My New Friend’ activity to encourage new interactions. Students are welcome to bring a friend along with them if they would like to. This is just a weekly offering for children from ADF families, not enforced in any way and if there is something that your child particularly enjoys doing, please let me know. If you are aware of any upcoming family absences due to courses, exercise or deployment could I please ask you to just send me a quick email to let me know so that I can check in with your child during this time and offer additional support if needed.

Jody Kellin

Defence School Mentor (DSM)

Thursday-Friday

jkell551@eq.edu.au

Year 4- Recorders

Year 4 are studying the Recorder for at least the first semester of this year and will use their recorders throughout the rest of their primary schooling. To support their learning, each student was asked, on their booklist, to purchase a recorder. If your child does not have a recorder, these are available from Morris Brothers Music store in Stafford and other Music stores for around $12.

Senior Choir

Senior Choir is open to all Year 4-6 students, and is held from 8-8:40am on Friday mornings. Students are required to return the permission slip that was emailed out.  

Junior Choir

Junior Choir is open to all Prep-3 students and is held on Mondays first break in the EPAC. Students are given lyric sheets, so a folder to store their music in is necessary.

Recorder Club

Recorder Club is open to all students and is held on Fridays in the EPAC, during first break. Students are given sheets of music so a folder to store their music in is necessary, along with their own recorder.

Mariel Hopper

Classroom Music Teacher

mxhop2@eq.edu.au

Students Year 4, 5 and 6 

City District Soccer Trials are due to occur in the next few weeks.  Students born 2010, 2009 and 2008 are eligible to attend. They must have appropriate skills and  experience playing soccer in club competitions.  Each school in the district is restricted in the number of students they are able to  nominate to attend the trials.  As a school we have significantly more boys who have indicated an interest and minimum club experience in soccer than the number of nomination places available. The number of students eligible for the girls trial is below the number of nominations so they will go through the usual process receiving their trial notices closer to the actual trials. 

To short list boys for nomination we will be running an internal school soccer trial on Thursday 20th February between 11.30 and 12.30 with the support of External EQ staff with significant experience in soccer.  The shortlist will not be announced on the day but students will be notified by early the following week, receiving the appropriate forms at that time.

Jo Jardine

HPE

jjard16@eq.edu.au

Enoggera State School

 Expression of Interest

Schools Officer
Full-Time (76 hours a fortnight)
 Monday, 2 March 2020 to Friday 26 June 2020

An opportunity exists for a full time Temporary Schools Officer at Enoggera State School from Monday, 2 March 2020 to Friday, 26 June 2020 with the possibility of extension. For more information, please see attached Position Description.

Whilst there are no mandatory qualifications required for this position, it would be beneficial for the successful applicant to possess the following to support the successful performance of the role:

• Perform the day to day management of the school’s grounds.
• Operation and maintenance of ground equipment
• Adherence to Workplace Health and Safety requirements
• Knowledge of appropriate use of chemicals used in grounds maintenance
• Ability to work autonomously
• All other duties as directed by the Principal or Business Manager.

Application Process:

Please submit a 2 x page Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter and contact details for two Referees (one must be your current supervisor) to Leanne Haslam, Business Manager, Enoggera State School via email to lhasl2@eq.edu.au by 9am, Friday 21 February 2020.

Please direct any queries to Leanne Haslam, Business Manager, Enoggera State School on 3550 1333 or email lhasl2@eq.edu.au

Visit by Registered Nurse for Free Prep Vision Screening

Good vision is important for a child’s educational, physical and social development. Vision screening checks for common eye conditions that may impact your child’s ability to see and therefore impact their learning and development.

A Registered Nurse will be visiting the school on Thursday 26/3/20 to conduct vision screening for children in their prep year.  If you wish to have your prep child participate in this free vision screening program, please complete and sign the consent form that has been sent home with your child and return this to your child’s class teacher by Friday 7/2/20.

If your child’s vision is screened, you will be advised of the results in writing. If a vision concern is found, you will receive a phone call from the nurse to discuss referral to an eye health professional for further assessment. If a vision concern is identified and your child requires glasses, eligible health care card holders may be assisted with free basic glasses through the Spectacle Supply Scheme.

Participation in vision screening is not compulsory. If you do not wish for your child to participate in screening, please complete the consent form and indicate that you wish to decline screening.

If you have any questions, please contact the Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program on 1800 687 372.

Steve Biddulph  Tickets are now available!!!!! 20^th and 21^st July 2020

Enoggera State School P&C will host Psychologist and Author, Steve Biddulph for two discussion sessions. The discussion sessions sell out very quickly so if you are interested please purchase your tickets promptly as they are available to the wider public via Steve’s website.

Raising Boys – Monday 20 July 2020 7:30pm in EPAC   - http://www.trybooking.com/BIMXI   

“Come and hear Steve's world famous talk, covering boys of all ages. How to raise sons who are kind, confident, and safe. Boys and school. The importance of dads. What single mums can do. Testosterone. The 3 Stages of boyhood and how to have them go smoothly. Boys and housework. 

Raising Girls – Tues 21 July 2020 7:30pm in EPAC   - http://www.trybooking.com/BIMXJ  

“Covering girls of all ages, this powerful, funny and moving talk will help you raise your daughter to be wise, warm, and strong. The five stages of girlhood. The importance of dads. The special role of aunties. How to avoid her growing up too fast.

NB:  Children are not able to be accommodated at these sessions. Please source alternate arrangements.

Susan McLean - Cyber Safety Solutions – 19^th  May 2020

Susan will present “Growing up Online in the EPAC building from 7pm

Ticket information will follow as soon as it is available.

Further information regarding the session can be found at  http://www.cybersafetysolutions.com.au/session-for-parents/

FUN RUN – Colour Extravaganza – 3^rd April 2020

Get excited!! The Fun Run is getting closer! Our online campaign will  launch on March 9^th.  Run Date FRIDAY 3 April

Get ready for a colourful, crazy, loud event! Waves of ESS students will run through our course of colour powder, water sprayers and inflatables. They’ll have fun, get messy and wet. The event will run from 1.30 -3pm.

More information to follow, this is an event not to missed – and we’re proud to bring it to ESS for the first  time. Students are encouraged to wear white /pale colours to get the most out of the colour extravaganza!

RECYCLING -CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE

Our containers collection is still going strong but has dropped off slightly at the start of this term. Thank you to those families who are regularly bringing their containers from home, every little bit helps. If you’ve gotten out of the habit – give it another go. Mesh bags are available in the office for anyone needing something to put their items in. Let’s show our students that every items counts – and that together we can make a difference.

Should you wish to still visit the depot you can use our ID number to donate to the P&C.

Containers for Change – SCHEME ID C10051863

STAY UP TO DATE ON WHAT’S GOING ON

The best way to keep up to date and involved in the P&C is via our Facebook page.

Enoggera State School P&C Association

We have established a mailing list to allow for us to email you directly regarding news, events and activities of the P&C.  Please send us an email if you would like to be added to this list pandc@enoggerass.eq.edu.au

GET IN TOUCH

We welcome any questions or feedback. Please get in touch with anyone from our committee via email

P&C MEMBER DETAILS

President – Jacqui Phillips                     Vice President – Patricia Cabrera

Treasurer – Bec O’Donnell                     Secretary – Ainslie Fiene