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Term 1 Week 3
Freshwater State School
3/15
Principal
Ms Vicki Sparkes
Deputy Principal
Mr Bob Lowth
Mrs Melinda Gothmann
Business Services Manager
Mrs Anne Carson
Administration Officers
Mrs Jean Duncan
Mrs Tracey Lane
Mrs Kathy Smyth
Guidance Officer
Jane Brentnall – (Mon, Tue & Fri)
ABSENCES
 4058 9260
EMAIL
absences@freshwaterss.eq.edu.au
SCHOOL
 4058 9222
OFFICE HOURS
8:15am - 3:30pm
SCHOOL WEBSITE
www.freshwaterss.eq.edu.au
GENERIC EMAIL
the.principal@freshwaterss.eq.edu.au
NEWSLETTER EMAIL
newsletter@freshwaterss.eq.edu.au
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS
Mon – Fri 8:15am – 3:30pm
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
Tuesday
8:30 – 9am
Thursday
8:30 – 9am
OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE
 4058 0252
EMAIL
oshckids@bigpond.net.au
FRESHWATER P&C OFFICE
 4055 2946
EMAIL
freshwaterpandc@bigpond.com
SCHOOL DENTIST CAIRNS NTH
 4226 4702
SCHOOLWATCH
13 17 88
12 Feb
16 Feb
20 Feb
22 Feb
11 Mar
13 Mar
2 April
2 April
3 April
20 April
DATES TO REMEMBER
Religious Instruction (RI) begins
P&C Meeting 7pm staffroom
Pink Stumps Day Free Dress
Life Education starts (3wks)
Yr3-6 Swimming Day 1
Yr3-6 Swimming Day 2
Yr3-6 Swimming Carnival
Last day of Term 1
Good Friday
First day of Term 2
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10 February 2015
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Parents are children’s first teachers. You taught them to walk, to talk, to do lots of
things……Now you have handed your precious child over to school and in particular your
class teacher. Like you, our teachers want the very best for your child. If they didn’t care,
they would not set high expectations for learning, for behaviour. Partnerships between
teachers and parents ensure the best learning for students. There are many things that you
can do to help; I have listed a few below. We are having our parent evenings this week.
10 ways parents can work with teachers to help kids ACHIEVE
There’s no doubt that the best outcomes for kids happen when teachers and parents work
together to support children’s learning. Here are 10 ways you can work with your child’s
teacher to maximise your child’s chances of school success.
1. Know what your child’s teacher is trying to achieve.
2. Keep your expectations reasonable and positive.
3. Support your teacher’s expectations & activities at home.
4. Send kids to school ready to learn and on time.
5. Inform teachers of your child’s challenges and changes.
6. Skill children to work with others.
7. Respectfully seek joint solutions to problems and difficulties.
8. Participate fully in class & school activities.
9. Trust your teacher’s knowledge, professionalism and experience.
10. Talk up what happens at school.
I invite all parents and carers to attend the Parent /Teacher Evenings as an opportunity to
meet the teacher, hear their expectations for the class, visit your child’s desk, find out the
routines for the class, ask questions.
Monday was Year 2
Tuesday - Year 1 and Year 4
Wednesday - Prep, Year 5, Year 6, Instrumental Music
Thursday – Year 3
Each Monday morning at 8:50, we hold assembly. All families are invited to join us (Senior
school in the canopy; Junior school in the Under Cover Area). Unfortunately, due to the
wet concrete, no assembly was held this week. Awards will be carried over until next week.
Student leaders will be badged next week. Let’s hope for dry weather.
All students have $100 Student Resource Scheme Levy. This covers resources that were
not put on your booklist as it was cheaper for the school to purchase in bulk eg Mathletics.
If a family sign up for the online computer program, it costs $30 per child, if the school signs
up it’s reduced to $10. Life Education program commences next week. The Life Education
visit is also paid from the Student Resource Scheme. It is important that all families pay
this levy. Mrs Lane in our School Office is currently distributing the invoices.
I have received a number of concerns regarding unsafe practices while delivering and
collecting students. I will be asking the Police to make extra visits at these times as we do
not wish to see anyone injured. I started typing up a list of those not doing the right thing
but decided not to embarrass anyone. Please remember, your child sees you breaking
these road rules, sees your disregard and will copy you; you are modelling unsafe
behaviour.
Vicki
SPORTS CAPTAINS FOR 2015
Huge Congratulations to the 24 Year 6 students who nominated and presented their
speeches for the 2015 Sports Captains. All of these students are to be commended for
their superb organisation, confidence and loyalty to their house, with all of them presenting
fabulous speeches.
As a result of the students of Years 3-6 and the staff votes, the following students are now
our Sports Captains for 2015.
Crocs
Captains – Emilie Davis & Pia Fehlberg Vice Captains – Jordan Carr & Makaela Morgan
Eagles
Captains – Aiden Nelson & Lili Collins Vice Captains – Grace Johnson & Carmen Haug
Marlins
Captains – Lucinda Ericson & Mitsuki Furutani-Burns Vice Captains – Ronnee Peckham & Madalyn Moore
Taipans
Captains – Max Sheehan & Billie Moore Vice Captains – Ella Carpenter & Caitlin Caswell
Congratulations to you all.
Email: newsletter@freshwaterss.eq.edu.au
School Phone Number: 4058 9222
INTRODUCING SUE & JENNI
Sue Fuller - Head of Curriculum/Librarian
Hope you all enjoyed your break away from school!
Time flies and I now realise that this is my tenth year at
Freshwater SS. I remember vividly walking through the
gates on my first day of school – it was the closest thing
to utopia – respectful children, supportive parents and
caring staff. I am so lucky!
My role has changed over the years at FSS. Initially I
worked for five years in Year 7, having worked across
all year levels at previous schools. It was with this
knowledge that I took on the role of Head of Curriculum
and Librarian, having done so for the last three years.
The two roles complement each other well.
The Curriculum role allows me to work with supporting
staff to develop curriculum, assessment and reporting
across all year levels. I also lead the curriculum team
for the school implementing the curriculum action plan
to improve outcomes for our students.
As librarian, my main job is to access resources for staff
that relate to the curriculum and promote a love of
reading at our school. Mrs Sheena
Shepherd and Ms Leah Spriggs do
the day to day borrowing for teachers
and students as well as all the
cataloguing that needs to be done.
However, you will see me at times
doing those library duties as well.
We run Book Fairs, promote the
Premier’s Reading Challenge and
Book Week just to name a few
activities.
Please come in and talk to me anytime about any
curriculum or library matters. You will find my office in
the library. Here’s to a great year!
Sue Fuller
Jenni McDonald – P-2 Literacy Coach
I am very lucky to be working with the fabulous Prep to
Year 2 team this year in the role as Literacy Coach.
This year I will be working with a very dedicated team of
teachers and teacher-aides in all areas of Literacy
programming so that we can create a classroom and
school environment that caters for the various
requirements for children’s reading,
writing, spelling, speaking and
listening needs. I believe that a
community approach to learning is
vital so that each child has the
potential to be successful. Due to
that, I am hoping to facilitate open
parent forums and workshops where
we can work together as a TEAM to
guide your child in literacy skills so
that all children reach their full
potential. TEAM means Together
Everyone Achieves More! Here’s to a brilliant year of
Literacy learning and sharing in 2015!
Jenni McDonald
PARENT / TEACHER
EVENINGS THIS WEEK
Class
Instrumental Music
PREP
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
DATE
Wednesday, 11th February
Wednesday, 11th February
Tuesday, 10th February
Monday, 9th February
Thursday, 12th February
Tuesday, 10th February
Wednesday, 11th February
Wednesday, 11th February
TIME
6:30 – 7:30pm
5:30 – 6:30pm
5:00 – 6:00pm
5:30 – 6:30pm
5:30 – 6:30pm
5:15 – 5:45pm
5:30 – 6:30pm
6:00 – 7:00pm
WELCOME FROM THE PARENTS &
CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
An opportunity to become actively
involved within our school!
The Freshwater State School P&C would like
to extend a warm welcome for the year to new
and existing families, and take this opportunity to invite
all parents and carers to our first meeting of the year, to
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be held on Monday, 16 February, commencing
7:00pm in the school library.
The P&C consists of energetic and enthusiastic
members who enjoy working with the school
administration and staff to improve the facilities and
resources available for the benefit of all students.
We are involved in various school activities, initiatives,
fund-raisers, and social functions. Attending meetings
provides an opportunity to have your voice heard on
various school matters, meet other parents, and
become a part of our wonderful school community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Karen Frielingsdorf
Freshwater State School P&C Executive Committee
HEAD LICE VIGILANCE
We have quite a few classes under attack
from dreaded Head Lice. Please, please
constantly check and treat your child’s
hair for these pests.
After initial
treatment, check daily using conditioner
and a lice comb for at least a week. Upto-date information is available at the Qld Health
website www.health.qld.gov.au/headlice
SCHOOL SORES (Impetigo)
We have confirmed cases of School Sores in the
school. Impetigo is a contagious skin infection usually
caused by either Staphylococcus or Streptococcus
bacteria. It is most commonly found in children although
it may also occur in adults.
Impetigo may affect skin anywhere on the body but
commonly occurs in the area around the nose and
mouth. It first appears as a small itchy, inflamed area of
skin which blisters. The blisters rupture, release a
yellow fluid and develop honey-coloured
crusts and form scabs.
New blisters
develop in the same area or in different
parts of the body and may ooze fluid which
is highly contagious.
EQ’s Policy is to exclude the child until
appropriate antibiotic treatment has commenced (sores
on exposed areas must be covered with a watertight
dressing).
SCABIES
We have a confirmed case of Scabies in our school.
Scabies can be spread by direct skin to skin contact
and can present as pimple like irritations between
fingers and skin folds over the body.
Sufferers
complain of intense itching particularly at night.
Treatment is usually a cream from the pharmacy and 24
hours after treatment commences the sufferer is no
longer infectious. Bed linen, clothes and towels should
be machine washed in hot water in order to fully remove
the mite responsible.
Useful website is:
http://ideas.health.vic.gov.au/bluebook/scabies-info.asp
Queensland Health’s policy is:
Exclude until the day after appropriate treatment has commenced.
Email: newsletter@freshwaterss.eq.edu.au
School Phone Number: 4058 9222
YEAR 3–6 SWIMMING
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Year 3–6 Swimming will commence on Wednesday 11
March. The note with further information will be sent
home by the end of this week. Please see Mrs Knight if
you have any queries.
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Dates for 2015 - Wednesday 11 March, Friday 3
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March, Wednesday 18 March, Friday 20 March,
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Wednesday 25 March and Wednesday 1 April.
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Thursday 2 April is the Year 3-6 Swimming Carnival.
CONGRATULATIONS
The following students have received a Merit Award for
Good Behaviour and/or Academic Achievement.
Merit Awards
1EH
Isabelle D
1GW
Talal K
1MD
Zahir K
1SB
Shannon W
2CG
Kyah C
2DO
Tatsumi SG
2RO
Kedea O
2AY
Dylan BW
3AM
Curtis C
3JR
Mila F
3NT
Leila B
3SS
Catherine W
4KW
Cameron L
4LD
Meg G
4NS
Sarah N
4SG
Sienna B
5JP
Max G
5KC
Ava BW
5SM
Kyson DC
6BR
Caitlin C
6BU
Ella C
6JD
Jordan W
Music
George F – 2CG
PE
Tyler B – 4KW
Lote
Jonas B – 4KW
The following students have received a Tough Cookie
Award.
Tough Cookie Awards
1EH
Lars G
1GW
Paddy S
1MD
Nate C
1SB
Nash B
2CG
Hope C
2DO
Elliera B
2RO
Kody S
2AY
Lily-Anne S
3AM
Isabelle I
3JR
Janaya V
3NT
James L
3SS
Ramsey M
4KW
Kaitlyn H
4LD
Maia C
4NS
Elliott S
4SG
Luis B
5JP
Dylan M
5KC
Brandon E
5SM
Kyle M
6BR
Silas G
6BU
Grace DE
6JD
Ashton T
Music
Aleece B – 2DO
PE
Ella G – 2CG
Lote
Kiko H – 3AM
REMINDER:
IM Parent Information
Evening
This Wednesday evening 6:307:30pm in the library conference
room is our Instrumental Music
Parent Information Evening. All
students/parents are required to attend. If you can’t
make it, please email your IM teacher personally for any
notes handed out (information).
ORFFEUS ENSEMBLE
The
Orffeus
Percussion
Ensemble will begin rehearsals
in the Music Room on Tuesday
at the second lunch. Please
bring your lunch with you if you
are interested in being a
member of this extension
group in 2015.
WOODWIND/BRASS - BAND
REHEARSAL
Many thanks to all teachers, students and families for
being ultra organised last week for our first day of
lessons. I was welcomed into my new teaching role by
my students in a very positive and warm manner.
Some know me from my role in OVATION and as a
member of the P&C. There have been some minor
changes to my timetabled groups and teachers will be
issued with the update for classrooms. Copies of my
timetable will be available on the night to take home for
the fridge. Tomorrow is the first of our concert band
rehearsals 8-8:45am in the music room for existing
students including percussion, from last year’s program.
New students will be invited along by the end of this
term once they gain some skills on their instrument.
Jason Fox, Woodwind/Brass teacher
ELIMINATE DENGUE FIELD TRIAL
UPDATE
We are pleased to announce that the majority of Aedes
aegypti mosquitoes in the Stratford & Freshwater field trial
site are now carrying Wolbachia. We expect that Wolbachia
will remain in the majority of the local mosquito population
without the need to release more Wolbachia mosquitoes.
While we expect the
risk of local dengue
transmission to be
reduced in areas
where
we
have
established
Wolbachia mosquitoes, we remind you to reduce your risk of
exposure to all mosquito-borne diseases. This is especially
important with warm, wet season conditions bringing the
expected increase in mosquito numbers.
With dengue
transmission currently occurring in other areas in Cairns, we
strongly urge all residents to protect themselves from
mosquito bites and to immediately see a GP if they have
dengue symptoms.
To find out more about Wolbachia and the field trial, please
visit eliminatedengue.com/cairns or contact us on 1800 811
054 for more information.
Geoff Wilson, Field Trial Manager, Eliminate Dengue Cairns
JANE’S JOTTINGS
Jane Brentnall – Guidance Officer
Key steps in helping your child feel prepared rather
than scared in bad weather.
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Children may feel fearful or distressed during the
extreme weather season.
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Coping with emotions is important for happiness,
wellbeing and success in life.
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Hold a family meeting to prepare children.
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Maintain family routines.
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Help your child recognise, understand and accept
feelings.
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Encourage your child to express feelings in
appropriate ways however don’t over talk. Too much
attention to children’s fears can be unhelpful.
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Help your child develop a realistic outlook.
•
Monitor your child’s exposure to media reports.
•
Make sure that your children know that the family
has a plan for dangerous weather.
Taken from the Triple P Program. The longer article is
available at the school office if required.
School Phone Number: 4058 9222
PINK STUMPS DAY
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Friday 20 February is Pink Stumps Day supporting the
Jane McGrath Foundation.
We will be holding a
Teacher vs Student Cricket
match at 11am in the
Canopy. It will be a Free
Dress PINK Day (sunsafe
clothes please) and any
donations to the Foundation will be greatly received.
Parents/Carers are most welcome to join us on the day
- make sure you wear pink!
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION
REMINDER
A reminder to families that RI commences this
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Thursday 12 February. Please return all ‘Religion
Records Update’ forms to the office TOMORROW so
we are able to organise classes. Students attending
Combined Churches religion who are in 1SB, 1GW and
Year 2-6 can purchase RI workbooks from the office for
$2.50 each.
FUN RUN
FSS traditionally holds a Fun Run in the early part of
each year. This year the Fun Run will be held on
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Wednesday 22 April, the first Wednesday of Term 2.
The Fun Run serves our school community in three
ways:
1. It promotes school spirit in a fun and healthy way as all
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3.
sports houses compete for house points, all
participants contribute!
It acts as a selection event for the upper school to
represent FSS at the Barron River Cross Country trials.
Students who do well at these trials go on to represent
the Peninsula Region at the State Championships later
in the year. Freshwater has been proudly represented
in recent years.
It is used as a fund raiser for the FSS Physical
Education Program and sporting equipment for use by
the classroom teachers.
In the past the fund-raising aspect of the Fun Run was
administered by a large company that provided
infrastructure in return for half of the takings. In 2007
some parents approached the school requesting to take
on the staging of the Fun Run to ensure that the funds
raised by the school community would stay in the
school community.
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This is the 9 year that parents have collaborated with
the School to raise money for the Phys Ed Program.
As a reward for participation all students will receive a
juice frozie at the end of their run.
As incentive for fund-raising the students who raise the
most money in their year level will receive a prize.
Sponsorship cards with detailed information will be sent
home later this term. Think of the possibility: If every
student raises $14.50 we will amass around
$10,000!
The Fun Run is a colourful event. Parents and carers
are encouraged to come along to support the school
and cheer on their kids.
As always, we need parental assistance to ensure the
success of this event. If you would like to help, please
leave your details at the School Office or see Mrs
Knight. (Note: this is not a P&C Association event)
Mrs Knight & Parents for PE
Email: newsletter@freshwaterss.eq.edu.au
BARRON RIVER RUGBY LEAGUE
TRIALS
When: Thursdays 25th Feb & 5th March from 3:30–4:30pm
Where: Yorkeys Knob SS, Clinton St, Yorkeys Knob
Equipment: Appropriate rugby league wear & shoes.
Eligibility: Students born in 2003, 2004 and 2005 are eligible to
trial.
Training Dates: Thursdays 12th, 19th & 26th March & Tuesday 24th
March (subject to confirmation)
The 10-12 Years Peninsula Rugby League Trials will be
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held on Sunday March 29 and Monday March 30 at
Callendar Park, Innisfail, with a clinic for selected
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players on Tuesday March 31 at Mann Street, Cairns.
The Queensland State Schools 10-12 Years Rugby
League Championships will be held in Ilfracombe (near
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Longreach) from Thursday 25 June to Tuesday 30
June. The approximate cost is $1000.
These trials will be held regardless of rain.
BARRON RIVER AFL TRIALS
When: Mondays 23rd Feb & 2nd Mar from 3:30–4:30pm
Where: Redlynch College Yr P-6 side, Intake Rd, Redlynch
Equipment: Appropriate AFL wear & shoes.
Students born in 2003, 2004 and 2005 are eligible to
trial.
The 10-12 Years Peninsula Australian Football Trials
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will be held on Monday 16 March, with a clinic for
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selected players on Wednesday 18 March at Cazalys
Stadium.
The Qld State Schools 10-12 Years Australian Football
Championships will be held in Toowoomba from
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June to Monday 8
June.
The
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approximate cost is $800 - $900.
These trials will be held regardless of rain. If wet,
please meet in covered area.
LOTE NEWS
February 14th – Barentainzu Dei – Valentines
Day. Today in Japan only girls give presents to
the boys they like (including their fathers and
teachers). One month later on the 14th March –
White Day – the boys give the presents to any
females they like.
UNIFORM RECYCLING NOW OPEN!
Donations of unwanted school uniforms,
swimming costumes, towels and school
shoes will be gratefully received at the
school office or P&C office for recycling!
HAVE YOUR DETAILS CHANGED?
Have you moved? Have you changed your home phone,
work or mobile number? To help us get in contact with
you should your child become sick or injured, please
update your records at our office. We
have forms available on request.
Thank you to those families who have
recently updated their information.
Technology has given us more
options. If your email address has
changed please let us know.
The weekly newsletter is emailed to your home or office,
and/or
is
available
online
on
our
website
www.freshwaterss.eq.edu.au
School Phone Number: 4058 9222
GENERAL NOTICES
FSS NETSETGO
What: NetSetGo is an opportunity for kids to increase social & motor
skills & experience netball in a fun & friendly environment.
Where: The Canopy, FSS
Who: Boys/girls 5-10yr olds
When: Wed 18th Feb from 3:05-4:05pm
Cost: $80 with NetSetGo pack, $60 without pack
Bring: Suitable clothing, appropriate footwear, hat, ball from kit, water
bottle & sunscreen
NEAR NEW UNIFORMS FOR SALE
Size Eight 2 polo shirts, 1 pr skorts & 1 pr shorts plus 1 Marlin shirt
never worn & 1 reversible Marlin hat. All discounted. Please text
Michelle on 0407 891 524.
CAIRNS YOUTH ORCHESTRA RECRUITING
We are accepting new enrolments in ALL orchestral instruments at
ALL levels for the Friday afternoon/evening weekly rehearsals which
commenced Friday 30th January. The CYO is particularly seeking
flute, clarinet & percussion players. Contact Mrs M Duffy the CYO
Musical Director 4053 2630 or email kandmduffy@westnet.com.au
CAIRNS BMX COME & TRY DAY
When: Saturday, 21st February from 1-4pm. Club racing afterwards
Where: Scott St, Cairns
Bring bike, helmet, gloves, enclosed shoes, longpants, long sleeved
shirt
Contact: 4031 2728 or www.cairnsbmx.org.au
POPPERS @ FRESHIE
What: A 5wk group to aid young people experiencing parental
separation, conflict & change
Who: 6-9 yr olds
When: Tues 17th Feb to Tues 24th March from 9:30-10:50am
Where: FSS, Corkill St, Freshwater
Cost: Free. Please leave your name at FSS office
LITTLE LIFESAVERS @ CAIRNS ESPLANADE
Term 1: Saturdays from 14th Feb to 28th March from 8:15 to 10am
Holidays: Mon 13th to Fri 17th April from 8-10am. No Wednesdays
Term 2: Saturdays from 18th to 6th June from 8:15 to 10am
Cost: Holiday session $85 inc rashy. Term sessions $150 inc rashy.
Contact: 4049 1201 or rdavidson@lifesaving.com.au
AFL JNR SIGN ON DAY – Sun 15th Feb
Proof of age required when registering new players. U6’s must be
turning 5+ in 2015.
Nth Cairns 10am – 2pm. Watson’s Oval, Behan St, Manunda
Contact: Leonie 0410 042 687
Central TB 11am – 1pm. Crathern Park, Trinity Bch
Contact: John 0418 990 481
Pyramid Power 9-11am. McDonalds Gordonvale
Contact: Marie 0417 702 032
Cairns City Lions 10am – 2pm. Redlynch College & Holloways Bch
Sport Complex
Contact: Phillip 0438 502 717
Cairns Hawks 10am – 1pm. Cazalys, Westcourt.
Contact: Adam 0409 469 230
Cairns Saints 10am – 1pm. Griffith Park Manunda
Contact: John 0438 261 278
Sth Cairns 10am – 2pm. Fretwell Park Centennary Park.
Contact: 0447 332 614
Port Douglas Jnrs 10am – 1pm. Port Douglas Sport Complex
Contact: Trevor 0437 290 507
Email: newsletter@freshwaterss.eq.edu.au
CAIRNS JNR BASEBALL SIGN ON & ‘COME & TRY’ DAYS
When: Sat 14th Feb from 9am to 1pm
Where: Balaclava SS
When: Sat 7th Mar from 9am to 1pm
Where: Trinity Beach Baseball Grounds
Kids 8yrs & under receive Aussie TBall glove & pack if new to
baseball
Contact: Kevin 0425 248 924 or visit www.cjbl.com.au
TINY TACKER TUESDAY @ CNS REGIONAL GALLERY
Great fun for younger brothers & sisters at the Cairns Regional
Gallery. Tiny Tacker Tuesdays for ages 2-5, from 10-10:45am with
artist Louisa Ennis-Thomas. Discover your Gallery & make wonderful
artworks. $70 for 6wks or $60 for members or $12 per class if booked
in advance.
CAIRNS YOUNG VOICES 2015
What: Bringing together students from all over Cairns to experience
the joy of singing. Join us for music appreciation classes, theory of
music lessons & group choral sessions.
Contact: cyvoices@bigpond.net.au or
www.cairnsyoungvoices.com.au
MYTIME FOR GRANDPARENTS & KINSHIP CARERS
What: a support group for full-time carers of kids up to 18yrs. We meet
5 times per term for coffee, activities & info sharing. We have fun,
strengthen our community & build friendships for 'second time'
parenting - families enjoy meeting other families who share & help
sustain their lifestyle. Participation is free. We meet in Westcourt or
central Cairns. Although delivered through Playgroup Qld this is
a community support for adults, accompanying children will be catered
for. Contact: Brigitte 40415574 or bstrivens@playgroupqld.com.au
Website www.mytime.net.au/index.php/mytime-for-grandparents
PCYC YOUTH GROUP FOR TEENS WITH ASD
Who: 12-16yr olds
When: Fridays from 6-8pm (fortnightly in term time)
Where: PCYC function room
Cost: PCYC annual membership + $100 per term for sessions
Contact: Brigitte cairnsasdyouthgroup@gmail.com
BRINGING WORLD CLASS SOCCER COACHING TO FSS
What: After school care program teaching kids discipline, fitness &
team work
Where: FSS for 7 wks Cost: $10 per session
When: Every Friday 13th Feb to 27th Mar from 3:05 to 4:15pm
Contact: Joe Holt on 0422 409 335 / info@worldclasfootball.com.au
NEWS FROM FRESHIE CAFÉ
Hello from Di & Manfred
Thank you to Tomoko Gregory who once again is
making the rice balls for the tuckshop.
For those who have children
in class 2AY, it has now been
placed on the Flexischools
system so you are able to
place an order for your child.
Thanks to the parent who
notified us that the class
wasn’t on the system.
Treat of the week:
Vanilla Cake ·················· $1.00 per slice
Have a great week and happy tuckshopping
Di Chattington & Manfred Richter
Email: newsletter@freshwaterss.eq.edu.au
School Phone Number: 4058 9222
EXCITING NEWS
The Life Education Team and Harold the Giraffe will
be visiting your school from: 16th February to 2nd March
WHAT IS LIFE EDUCATION?
Life Education motivates and empowers young people to make smart life choices for a healthy future.
MODULE: ‘HAROLD’S SURPRISE’ – PREP
Harold and the class are invited to possum’s party in the park. On the way they become aware of and develop appreciation of their bodies,
discuss the importance of healthy food choices and exercise, safety in the environment and identify how people grow and change.
MODULE: ‘CLUED UP’ – YEAR 1
The Children help Harold investigate the disappearance of his friend Cocky. Through being detectives and solving the mystery, they learn
about friendship, healthy food choices, safe and unsafe living and cooperation.
MODULE: ‘HAROLD’S MYSTERY TOUR’ – YEAR 2
The class joins Harold and his friends on a mystery tour where they experience an ‘Amazing Body Adventure.’ The children explore
appropriate remedies when feeling sick, issues of safety and ways to cope when feeling pressured.
MODULE: ‘HAROLD’S DIARY’ – YEAR 3
The Children are invited to read Harold’s Diary as he shares stories relating to bullying, feelings, developing coping strategies, safety with
medicines and the importance of making healthy food choices.
MODULE: ‘MIND YOUR MEDICINE’ – YEAR 4
The children develop an understanding and gain information on legal drugs, their effects on physical development and their potential for harm.
The program encompasses risk-taking, responding to pressure and recognising harmful situations.
MODULE: ‘bCYBERWISE’ – YEAR 5
The Children explore ’netiquette; (Internet etiquette) and Cybersafety issues through roleplay and interactive activities. They explore how to
establish positive respectful relationships and to report negative experiences to a responsible adult that they trust.
MODULE: ‘IT’S YOUR CALL’– YEAR 6
Students clarify the definition of a drug; explore risks associated with the use of legal drugs and the short and long term consequences of
misuse. They examine the decision-making process, and develop strategies for dealing with pressure situations including digital media.
Teachers will take their classes to the Life Education Van based in the school grounds for a
session of approximately 60 – 90 mins. Lessons start Monday of Week 4.
Come and learn what Life Education is all about –
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To be held on 16 February, at 2:00pm in the Life Education Van
…………………………………………………………………………………………
(Parents Name)
 I will be attending
(Please tick the box)
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KM Club is a running / walking program that has been developed for use in schools to
promote fitness and good health. It is primarily designed to benefit children but also
encourages and allows for the involvement and direct participation of families and the
general school community. It has been specifically planned to cultivate enthusiasm in
school children for the personal achievement of fitness goals in a non-competitive
environment. KM Club can be seen as providing a similar form of exercise for developing
children as that attained by walking daily to and from school.
After a 10min. warm up session, they jog / walk around a designated 0.5km track for 30
minutes. Individual laps for each child are recorded using a simple monitoring system and at
the end of each session the total distance run by each child is tallied and recorded.
Children are encouraged to meet distance goals that are set to suit their age group.
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Prep/Grade 1-5kms
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Grade 2, 3, 4 – 12.5kms
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Grade 5, 6 – 25kms
KM Club will be running on a Tuesday and Thursday morning for five weeks commencing 3rd
March until 2nd April. At the end of the five week program all children who completed their
distance goals will receive a ‘winner ribbon’ and those who participated a certificate. There
are medals/trophies given to one girl and one boy from each year that runs/walks the
furthest over the 5 week program.
We are always looking for volunteers to help run the KM Club. If you would like to
help on either a Tuesday or Thursday morning please email us your details and
availability (younger siblings are welcome!)
There are permission slips available from the school office.
If you have any queries please email me: elizabethsunday@yahoo.com.au
Lizzie Reeves and the KM Club Volunteers
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10 February 2015
Dear Parents and Carers,
The Freshwater KM Club will be starting again on 3rd March, and will run every Tuesday and Thursday
morning for 5 weeks. In wet weather the KM Club will be cancelled (via text message).
7:45 am
7:50 am
8:00 am
8:30 am
8:35 am
Morning Routine
Children arrive and sign the register.
Warm up exercises
The children will start to run/walk a 500m course
The whistle will blow to signal the end of the session
Children will line up behind their respective year level signs
and parent volunteers will record the distance each child has
completed that morning
During the tally up time the
children will be given either an icy
pole or fruit snack (this will
alternate each week)
We will be running the KM Club on the top oval throughout this term. We welcome
all participants and if you are running a little late, please still come along and join
in. Just a reminder that all prep children and younger siblings will need to be
supervised by their parents.
If your child would like to participate please fill in the permission slip below.
Return the permission slip to the school office with the $5 membership fee per
child before 27th February (younger siblings who are not yet at school are not
required to pay the membership fee).
If you have more than one child at the school please supply the details of EACH child.
I look forward to seeing you all at the top oval on Tuesday 3rd March.
We are always looking for more volunteers to help us in the mornings, please let us know if you are
available and keen to come along.
Lizzie Reeves and the KM Club volunteers
Email: elizabethsunday@yahoo.com.au
FRESHWATER SS KM CLUB PERMISSION FORM
I give permission for my child____________________________ of class_______________ to take part in the
Freshwater KM Club.
I enclose $5.00 per student.
My child has the following allergies/Medical Conditions? _____________________________________
Mobile Phone Number _____________________________________________________________
Email ___________________________________________________________________________
I am available to help on (Please circle)
Tuesday
Thursday
Neither
Signature__________________________________________________________
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Application for P&C Membership for 2015
Freshwater State School P&C Association
Please complete and return to the P&C Secretary
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Mobile:
Postal
Address:
Email:
Membership:
 New
 Renewal
I am a
 Parent
 Caregiver
 Community member (over 18 years of age) at the school
I agree to be bound by the constitution of the P&C and by all valid resolutions passed
by the Association. I agree to work within the boundaries of the Education (General
Provisions) Act 2006. I agree to be bound by Education Queensland’s Code of
Conduct which includes the following:
• Personal Privacy – information obtained as a P&C representative MUST be
considered confidential and treated accordingly
• Courtesy, respect, dignity and fairness will be observed at all times
• Discrimination against any person will not be tolerated (refer AntiDiscrimination Act 1991)
Signature:
Date:
P&C Secretary Use
Date received:
…......./…....../........
Secretary’s signature: ................................
Date accepted: …......../…......./.......
Entered in P&C Register:
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Uncontrolled copy. Refer to the Department of Education, Training and Employment
Policy and Procedure Register at http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au to ensure you have the most current version
of this document.