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21 May 2015
Dates to Remember
Senior Parades—Friday, odd weeks
Junior Parades—Friday, even weeks
All welcome to attend!
May
22
WALK 2 SCHOOL DAY
Senior Assembly—Years 3-6
Assembly item presented by 5K
School Banking
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NAPLAN: I’m delighted to report, that despite media claims about the stresses
of NAPLAN, Caboolture East students have put their ‘best foot forward.’ They
arrived each day, thanks to family support, ready and willing to do their best.
Ably supported by our fantastic staff our students applied themselves to the
variety of tasks presented. Students in Years 3 and 5 sat expectantly in rows,
receiving their work books and listening carefully to their teacher’s instructions.
When it was time to begin they proceeded with calm determination. This
demonstrates that our students have been well prepared ie ‘test ready’ and
showing ‘academic tenacity’.
Academic tenacity is about working hard, working smart and looking beyond
short-term concerns to longer term goals. So as we concluded our NAPLAN
tests last week I know our students had put in their best effort.
An individual NAPLAN report for each child will be sent home later this year.
Results provide additional feedback for parents, carers and teachers on how
students are progressing in key curriculum areas. Further NAPLAN information
for parents and carers is available online. http://www.nap.edu.au/
NATIONAL SORRY DAY
Author Chris Collin visits Year 2
P&C Meeting—6:30pm start
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UNDER 8’s DAY
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School Photos
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School Photos
Year 6 Chinatown Excursion
School Banking
June
3
Coffee Connection—2:15pm start
5
Year 1 Museum/Science Centre
Excursion
Report EVERY Absence
— It’s the Law —
ANZAC ASSEMBLIES: Both our Anzac Assemblies this year were heartfelt
experiences for our students in remembering the Australians who served and
died in war. Two students from each class placed a wreath to commemorate
this important day. A huge thank you goes to Mr Tagg and Mr Goldsmith,
who have spent many weeks organising and preparing for this important event.
UNDER 8’S DAY: Under 8’s Day this year is fast approaching. It will be held
in Week 6, Wednesday, May 26. All children in Prep to Year 2 will be
attending this event. We are hoping to again have the ‘Fire Truck’ here for the
morning, as well as our ‘Adopt-a-Cop’. I know the children enjoyed having a
chat with the Fireman and Policeman, as well as climbing in and out of both
vehicles.
ARRIVING TO SCHOOL: It is super important that all students arrive at
school on time. There are a number of students who are often late and they are
missing out on important learning that happens at the beginning of the day. It
would be appreciated if parents could make sure their children arrive on time;
we know that when this happens they are more likely to have a successful
learning day.
JUMPERS: As the weather is getting cooler, many students are starting to
wear their jumpers. Please remember that jumpers other than the school jumper
are not to be worn at school. We definitely want our students wearing the
correct jumper; we also want them to be warm as the winter months approach.
ATTENDANCE: The race is on! Attendance Does Matter and Every Day
Counts! Each class has the opportunity to ‘take out’ the fortnightly assembly
award for the class with the ‘Best Attendance’. The results will be posted on
our Caboolture East State School Facebook page. Good luck to all our classes.
5431 6160
Have a fantastic fortnight everybody!!
Email: the.principal@caoeastss.equ.edu.au
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www.caboeastss.eq.edu.au
44 Manley Street, Caboolture 4510 • Phone: 5431 6111 • Fax: 5431 6100
• Absence Line: 5431 6160
Deputy’s Dialogue . . .
— Greg Tagg
Special Education News . . .
—Julietta Heywood
ANZAC DAY MARCH:
Over 130 Caboolture East State School students
attended the Annual ANZAC Day March within
Caboolture on Saturday (25 April) with many of our
students also participating at other venues to mark
the 100th year landing at Gallipoli. With attendance
rates at an all-time high across the country’s many
events it was fantastic to see so many of our students
and families respond and attend. As a school we are
very proud of our involvement in this annual
commemoration and place great pride and value in
our school’s participation. Many thanks to everyone
participating on the day.
INDIVIDUAL CURRICULUM PLAN: With the introduction of
the Australian Curriculum, and subsequent policy documents, all
school–aged students working above or below their age cohort
curriculum are required to have an Individual Curriculum Plan
(ICP). This ICP will document a child’s intended curriculum and
their learning expectations for the reporting period.
Decisions are based on a collaborative analysis of student
achievement data and in consultation with the student’s parent(s)/
carers.
An individual curriculum plan documents:
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the nominated year level of the Australian Curriculum to be
taught during the next reporting period
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the learning goals/expectations taken from the relevant unit of
work and linked to achievements standards
At the end of the 2014 school year the Active After
School Program underwent a major review of
operations and funding supply from the Federal
Government. As a result of this review the program
ceased and Government bodies began the
restructuring of a new program called Sporting
Schools.
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the adjustments and differentiations given to support student
learning
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focused teaching strategies to be used during the next reporting
period
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other support to be provided
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parental consultation and approval is required
Caboolture East State School has been successful in
gaining funding for the 2015 school year with
applications submitted and negotiation with sporting
organisations commencing to deliver programs at the
school.
Please NOTE: Students accessing the ECDP (not yet school-age)
will not have an ICP, but will continue with an IEP (Individual
Education Plan).
SPORTING SCHOOLS:
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Help students foster healthy and active living
habits,
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT PLAN (ISP): An individual support
plan is designed to support the student’s disability and their
ACCESS to the curriculum. The class teacher, SEP teacher and
parents collaboratively design goals or expectations that are based on
individual needs. Some of these goals can relate to areas in
communication, social areas, fine motor /gross motor skills or
organization and learning environment. If required, these goals can
be reviewed each semester. The important focus of the Individual
Support Plan is to document specific goals/skills required by an
individual student and the range of adjustments that will support
development of these skills or learning goals.
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Support health and physical
outcomes in the school curriculum,
NEW TROLLEY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AT
COLES: After two years of research to design and manufacture , a
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Access nationally endorsed sports products and
certified coaches,
Sporting Schools has partnerships with 32 official
sporting associations across Australia. They are all
about fostering a lifelong interest in sport among
children. The flexibility in the new structure enables
schools to provide programs before, during and after
school. Goals of the new structure:
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education
Access a range of training and development
material to support teachers in delivery of sport
based programmes
Design programs that create important links
between school, sport and local community.
As program arrangements are completed further
information will be released inviting students to
participate in activities and to provide program
support currently on offer.
new specially designed supermarket trolley to assist parents who
have children with a disability is available at Coles.
This new trolley will allow parents or carers of children with a
disability, to be able to place all their groceries in a trolley while also
having their child seated safely.
The trolley, which was originally based on a US trolley known as
“Caroline’s Cart”, allows for a child of up to 70 kilograms in weight
and has padding on the sides, a harness and additional support in its
structure.
Coles will provide the additional needs trolley to any stores who
request one on behalf of their customers.
If you request further information please contact your local Coles
supermarket manager.
Curriculum Corner . . .
— Shane Hoy
Unlocking the reader and writer within us through oral language
I often speak with students and staff about the link reading, writing and oral literacies have
with each other. Rich and robust conversations with our students is key!! I saw this
conversation jar idea on momastery.com and thought it was worthwhile sharing, it has
certainly sparked conversation in our house.
I love it when someone asks me a thoughtful question for three reasons. First, it shows that the other person cares enough to try
to get to know me. Second, it shows curiosity – which is one of my favorite traits. Third, a thoughtful
question offers me the opportunity to unlock rooms inside myself I’ve never explored before.
Put this jar on the kitchen table and a few times a week, take turns pulling out a question during dinner.
And so I reach in and pull out a key: “If you were an inventor – what would you invent, and why?” And
then it’s quiet for a moment. Everyone makes there thinking face. They are searching themselves. They are
looking inside to see what they’ll find and as soon as they find it: there it is - their hands fly up and they
say: “I know I know!!” And then they pull something out of themselves that they didn’t even know was
there. Look! Look what I found inside of me! And the family laughs or
nods and either way we are saying: wow that is so cool. I didn’t even
know that about you! I didn’t even know that room inside of you
existed. There are a billion little rooms inside each of your children that remain locked up,
unexplored, and a good question can lead you right inside.
This jar livens up your evenings and helps you get to know your children better. But it
doesn’t end there. HERE IS AN IMPORTANT PART: Kids who learn to be self-aware
tend to become others aware and world aware. We want our children to understand
themselves, the people in their lives, and the world they live in.
Chappy’s Corner . . .
— Chloe Gray
I have heard many stories about the unexpected weather
event we experienced a few weeks back. Some exciting,
some frustrating and some of significant loss.
Our hearts and prayers go out to those families in our
surrounding community who lost loved ones during the
time.
I know the community, local churches, chaplains and
schools are doing all they can to support these families in
their time of need. What an awesome community we have!!
That being said, if you were affected in any way from the
floods please make sure you have someone to support you
through these tough times. You are more than welcome to
come and chat to myself and I will aim to help through the
chaplaincy service provided by our school.
Often in times of trouble we find out how strong we really
are, so over the next couple of weeks whilst things are
getting back to normal lets try and see these challenges as
opportunities rather than problems – who knows what we
could accomplish with that thinking!
Youth was cancelled due to the floods but make no mistake
it will be back on this week (29th May) in the hall at
6:30pm! If you are between the ages 10 – 16yrs, or you
know anyone between those ages they are all welcome to
come along and check out CabEastYouth!
I and the rest of the team look forward to seeing you there!
As always don’t be a stranger, students are more than
welcome to come to my room every 1st break for games,
iPad, handball and a safe place to hangout!
Chinese Culture Excursion
29 of May 2015
On Friday, the 29th of May 2015, our school will conduct a
Chinese culture excursion to the Chung Tian Temple and
Brisbane Chinatown for all Year Six students. All students are
encouraged to participate. This will be a great opportunity for
students to experience and understand Chinese culture and
history. It fits our current strategies for language learning,
based on the belief that language skills and cultural sensitivity
provide important planks for the success of our students in the
world of tomorrow, and allows them to compete effectively in
the globalized workplaces and employment markets of the
future. This will be a very valuable experience for students.
Dan Wu
LOTE teacher
PARKING—Parking around schools is limited and
some drivers have been parking in the school grounds,
on neighbouring properties (in some instances,
blocking driveways) and also in No Stopping/Standing/
Parking zones, bus stops. These zones are marked with
Yellow lines.
Not only are these inconsiderate actions dangerous for
our students but they also cause considerable distress to
those who are disadvantaged. Your continued support
and respect for others in this matter will be appreciated.
Sports News . . .
— Peter Reynolds
Our recent Cross Country was held over 4 days. This allowed all age groups to run in the cool of the morning and help
eliminate the possibility of heat related illnesses. The days were a great success with almost 100% of students completing the
course. I would like to not only congratulate the place getters but all participants. The enthusiasm and sportsmanship shown by
runners and support staff was not only a credit to themselves but also their house. Also a huge thank you to the Active Leaders
who helped officiate on the day, without your help the Cross Country would not have been possible.
Winners for 2015
GIRLS
BOYS
Year 3
Lilani Van Der Heide
Akeli Filipo
9 year old
10 year old
11 year old
12 year old
Mia Elliot
Angel Desmond
Brooke Parker
Suzanna Hall
Tristan Summers-Bird
Zion Murphy
Tyrese Perrin
Thomas Williams
INTERSCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM 2015: Congratulations to the following members of the Interschool Cross
Country Team, who will compete on Tuesday 19 May at Burpengary Jets, 176 Station Rd, Burpengary.
GIRLS
BOYS
10 YEAR OLD
Angel Desmond, Jade Hardie
Zion Murphy, Lucas Pike, Clayton Blaik,
Emily Daly, Mercedes Acton, Amelia Smith
Kayden Wells, Maxx Henry
11 YEAR OLD
Brooke Parker, Rhiannan Thompson, Jade Horner,
Tyrese Perrin, Corey Nicholson, John Blaik,
Grace Giampino, Tamika Cordingley
Declan Liddell, Vince Colson
Suzanna Hall, Ashaline Kumar, Deanna Kelly,
Thomas Williams, Harley Thomas,
12 YEAR OLD
Sophie Beurville, Nikita Van Ham
Jasper Johnson, Jacob Gilland, Jay Window
CROSS COUNTRY SUPPORT 2015: Due to the restructuring of the Cross Country phase of our Athletics we found
ourselves short of officials. Again the Active Leaders stood up and took on the many roles required to run the Cross Country
safely. Their efforts allowed for a smooth running of the event. They directed students around the course, ran messages from
the judges to the co-ordinator and monitored runners throughout the course, alerting the Head Marshal to any situation that
appeared dangerous or troubling (asthma was a big concern this year rather tan heat). On behalf of the school I thank them for
all their efforts throughout the Cross Country.
TERM 1 SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS:
Reflection on our sporting achievements in Term 1. We
had a very successful AFL campaign with our Junior
Girls winning the Grand Final against Caboolture. Our
Senior Girls were competitive throughout the season
and finished third after losing their Preliminary Final. It
was a great effort by the girls to get as far as they did.
Our Rugby League Boys had a very successful
campaign with the Juniors taking out third place and
our Senior Boys losing the Grand Final in the last 30
seconds of the game. The NRL were the facilitators of
the competition, commended the boys on their skill
and sportsmanship throughout the contest.
AFL Junior Premiers 2015
Our Softball Girls and Soccer Boys also competed at
the highest level achieving some outstanding results. For a number of our students this was their first time representing our
school on the sporting field. Their sportsmanship, behaviour and skill level was a credit to themselves and the school. I would
like to thank all coaches for their dedication and time throughout the term. Without their support and effort we would not have
been able to field as many sporting teams as we did.
DISTRICT TEAMS: The pinnacle of sporting achievement is to be selected in the Caboolture District Team. In 2015 we
have had a number of students achieve this honour. The following student have or will represent the 27 schools of the
Caboolture District.
Hayleigh Thompson (Junior Softball); Riley Hamilton (Junior Softball); Grace Giampino (Junior Netball);
Jaron Payton (Junior Hockey)
Congratulation to all students on their selection in their respective District Teams
SCHOOL
Congratulations
PHOTOS
Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May
Notes and payment envelopes have already gone
home with details of school and family photo
requirements. Please be aware that all orders are
pre-paid—NO EXCEPTIONS.
Payment may be made to Queensland School
Photography (PO Box 3169, Loganholme. Qld.
4129) by cash, cheque, credit card, or online. The
school is happy to hold your completed payment envelope (with
correct monies) until photo day or alternatively you may like to
hand the payment directly to the photographer on the day.
PHOTO TIMETABLE:
Thursday, 28 May
Staff
Years 2,3,5 and 6
School Captains; House Captains;
Band; Choir; Active Leaders
Friday, 29 May
Families
Prep, Years 1 and 4
FAMILY PHOTOS: Parents wanting to have their children
photographed together please collect a family envelope from the
school administration and bring the completed envelope along
with your children to the School Hall on Friday, 29 May from
8:00 – 9:00am.
All students MUST be in full school uniform.
Under Eight’s Day 2015
Caboolture East State School
Caboolture East State School will be holding their annual
Under Eight’s Day for children from Prep to Year 2 on:
to the following students who received awards on parade
over the past few weeks:
P1
P2
Lachlan, Eleya, Felicity, Matilda, Maela, Storm
Kailyn, Charlie, Adriaan, Khloe, Caleb,
Malacai
P3
Emjay, Samuel, Summer, Leo, Taiya, Kellin
P4
Caidyn, Kharma and Darcie
P5
Bismarck, Lochlan, Dakota and Zachary
1A Cameron, Lily-ann, Sophia and Jesse
1C
Levi, Zorron
1G
Liam, Jai, Stevie and Mitchell
Principal
1M
Shontae, Tashawn, Zion, Ebony
Awards
1P
Xzavier, Jordan, Chase and
Charlotte
2A
Jayden, Bre-Enna, Sofi and Ian
2J
Savanah and Peije-Lee
2K
Jackson and Ashley
2/3W Kaitlin, Riley, Tienita, Brandon
2S
Azalea, Tewamarie, Dion and DJ
3A
Ella, Rhiannon, Chloe, Mathias
3C
Summer, Ashtyn, Caitlyn, Katelyn
3M
Ella, Jayden, Blaze, Sophie
3T
Mia, Jacob, Niellah, Akeli, Angel
4P
Shanaya, Gabrielle, Mercedes, Ben
4S
Braith and Brooke
4T
Alei, Bronson, Mike, Emily-Rose
5K
Max, Charlotte, Declan
5L
Alyssa, Samuel, Zachary, William, Tamika
5RH Harrison, Jaydah, Makayla, Harrison, Ryan,
Nakita
6H
Thomasina, Jasper, Brooke
6N
Julia, Sarah, Nikita, Ashaline, Suzanna
6R
Corey, Grace and Guy
Wednesday 27 May
9.00 —10.50am
What a fantastic event in which you and your children get to
celebrate their Early Childhood Years. This year’s theme is
‘Voices of children – Look, listen, hear and respond’ This
theme encourages us to explore the many ways children
deliver a message, and allow us to show children we are
listening by responding in the most appropriate and respectful
ways. It is an opportunity to find ways of representing
children’s views about their community and the world they
are living in. Let’s find the voices of children, listen to what
they have to say, and respond to them in a meaningful way.
We would love to see parents come along and celebrate
this wonderful event with your children!
Please note: Children will be required to wear full school
uniform on this day.
MUSIC AWARDS
1A
1C
1G
1M
1P
2S
2J
2K
2A
P1
P3
Beau, Matilda, Kyra and Gabby
Travis and Tammeka
Abigial, Cooper, Cooper and Nevaeh
Niamh and Sara
Tamzen
Amber-Rose, Ezra, Lilly and Jonah
Giorgi, Porsche, Shaylee and Peije-Lee
Chloe, Jesse, Lily and Jesse
Jed, Jack, Zack and Jayden
Maela and Owaice
Raymond and Summer
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Na onally Consistent Collec on of Data on School Students with Disability in 2015
Caboolture East State School is participating in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with a
Disability.
The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability is a collection of data about the number of
school students with disability or will have in the future. The definition of disability under the broad definition found in the
“Disability Discrimination Act, 1992” and can include illness, diseases, anxiety, and specific learning needs, to name a few.
From this year, all Australian schools will be collecting this information each year.
What is the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data? The nationally consistent approach to data collection is aimed at
providing all Australian schools, education authorities and the community with a clear picture of the number of students with
disability in schools and the adjustments they require to enable them to participate in education on the same basis as other
students.
The data collection will involve collecting the following :
the number of students receiving adjustments to enable them to participate in education on the same basis as other
students;
the level of adjustment provided (no adjustment at this time, supplementary, substantial or extensive adjustment); and
where known, the student’s type of disability.
Student names will not be captured.
What will the data be used for? Once this data has been collected ,Caboolture East will de-identify the data so that no
students names are captured before providing it to the Australian Government Department Of Education. The Australian
Government Department Of Education will use the information collected for the purposes of preparing reports for briefing to
State and Territory Ministers of Education.
For the purposes of preparing this data the Australian Government Department of Education will ensure that no students
identity could reasonably be ascertained.
How will the data from the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability be used? The
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability may be used to inform policy for future funding
that is fair and accurately reflects the provisions provided to students. The data will also enable all governments to better target
and more consistently support students with disability wherever they live and whatever school they attend so that they can
participate in schooling on the same basis as other students.
Involvement in the Data collection is encouraged. However if you do not want the school to provide de identified data about
your child to the Australian Government Department of Education , please complete and return the attached OPT OUT section
to the school by Friday 29 May 2015 or if you require further information on the data collection process please contact Mrs
Julietta Heywood on 5431-6111.
Yours faithfully
Mrs Julieanne Wilson
Principal
To be returned to Mrs Heywood (HOSES) by Friday 29 May 2015
PARENT/ GUARDIAN OPT –OUT
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability in 2015
I have read the letter in relation to the 2015 Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability and
request that information is not to be collected on
First student’s name: ______________________________ Class______________________
Additional student’s name: _________________________ Class ______________________
Full name of parent /guardian___________________________________________
(Block letters)
Parent/guardian signature:______________________________________________ Date:__________________________