Website: https://mindenss.eq.edu.au
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Dates To Remember
* Term 3 / 10/07/17 - 15/09/2017* Junior Assembly / 11/08/2017
*Senior Assembly / 18/08/2017
* EKKA Show Holiday / 14/08/2017
* Faith Yr 5 Challenge / 16/08/2017
* P&C Meeting / 21/08/2017
* Science Fair / 24/08/2017
* Prep Open Day 9.00am-11.45am / 31/08/2017
From The Principal
WelcomeWe have had a new family join our school community in the last week. We trust your time at Minden is both enjoyable and rewarding.
Pre-service Teacher
We welcome Ms Rebecca Berardoto our school. Rebecca is a pre-service teacher working in the year 5 classroom for the next three weeks.
Met West Athletics Trials
Congratulations to Indeanna, Cody, Kohen and Micah who have been selected to represent Lockyer District at the Met West Carnival next week. We wish them all the best in their individual events.
Show Holiday
As previously advertised, Minden school will be closed next Monday 14 August for the show holiday. There are no other holidays or Pupil Free Days during Ekka Week for our school.
Outside School Hours Care Service
Hall-Thorpe Sports will be closed on Monday 14 August for the show holiday.
Minden Crossroads Upgrade
Representatives from the Department of Transport and Main Roads met with admin staff on Monday to advise that works will commence sometime in September, most likely around school holiday time. Further details will be provided closer to the time.
2017 NAPLAN data released
Year 3 and year 5 children have continued to show improvement in NAPLAN results again this year with year 3 performing extremely well across the five test areas. Parents are reminded that NAPLAN comprises “point-in-time” tests and results may not accurately reflect a student’s literacy and numeracy ability or align with classroom achievement. Some children perform very well on NAPLAN, while others do not. There are a number of factors that can account for the difference. Should parents of year 3 or year 5 children wish to discuss their child’s NAPLAN results, please contact the relevant teacher.
Parent-Teacher Interviews
This event will take place in week 8 on Tuesday 29 August. Interviews will be held in the Resource Centre. Bookings can be made via www.schoolinterviews.com.au and entering the code 6wdv8. If you have not had an opportunity to meet formally with your child’s teacher to discuss their progress, please take advantage of this opportunity. Semester Two Report Cards will be released in week 10 of term 4.
Prep Open Day
Families wanting to know about Prep at Minden can come along to our Open Day on Thursday 31 August. 2018 Prep children will get to experience a range of typical activities in the classroom while parents will be provided with a brief overview of what our school offers and how to prepare their child for Prep. Our “Step into Prep” transition afternoons will be held in term 4.
Enrolments 2018
If you know of someone who is interested in becoming part of our Minden school community in 2018, please encourage them to collect an enrolment pack as soon as possible. Similarly, should your child/ren not be returning to Minden in 2018, we would appreciate being informed as soon as possible. Many of our classes are either over capacity or nearing capacity and student numbers in various year levels help determine class formations and teacher placements.
Woolworths Earn and Learn
Thank you to those families who have already begun collecting stamps for our school. The promotion runs until 19 September. Individual stamps or completed sheets can be returned to school and placed in the box in the foyer.
Teacher Profile
Kelsie Swan - Year 4 TeacherI first came to Minden in 2015 to complete a three week placement with Year 5/6. I immediately fell in love with the school community and returned in 2016 to complete my final internship for four weeks with Year 3. I was fortunate enough to be offered my very first position in Year 4and am loving every minute of it! I have always had a passion for education and feel privileged to have the opportunity to work with the incredible students and staff here at Minden.It is a absolute pleasure working with the students in Year4and their energy and charisma brightens each day.
I enjoy photography, and often spend my weekends capturing special memories for many local families. I lovespending time withfriends and like to take any opportunity to travel out to Roma to visit my family. I like to stay busy and active and currently live in the local area with my two fur babies.
Student Council
Student Council NewsCan’t make it to the Ekka? No problem. The Student Council will be selling Show Bags and novelty items after school next week. Prices range from$ 1.50 to $6. Be on the lookout for a dojo message with more details.
Parents And Citizens Association News
Next P&C Meeting will be held Monday21st Augustat 3.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Commonwealth Banking
Great to see our regular bankers receiving rewards this term! Keep it up. Remember banking day is Monday.
Homestyle Bake
Order forms and money are due back Friday 11th August. Thank you for supporting the P&C Pie Drive. We hope you enjoy your yummy treats. Orders will be available for collection on Friday the 25th August at 3pm.
Tuckshop
We are looking for an extra volunteer to assist on Friday snack days. If you could spare an hour (10.30am-11.30am) about 3-4 times a term, please contact Kylie on 0406 108 033.
Lowood Truck Show
Come and support this great local event on Saturday August 26th. We would love your donations for our cake stall on the day. Please list all ingredients on a label, when supplying home baked items. We have some clean packaging options available from the tuckshop, if you require them, just pop in to the tuckshop on a Wednesday morning. If you can assist on the day for an hour or two, please call or text Kylie on 0406 108 033.
Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
Operating Hours
Monday - Friday before school opening at 6:15am and after school closing at 6:00pm.
For bookings or details please see the OSHC esucatiors, call main office (07) 4638 7965 or email
General School News
Assembly Gotcha Awards
Gotcha Awards
Malakai, Samantha, Fletcher, Stephane, Sheridan and Landon
Congratulations!
Classroom News
Prep News
Prep News:There is lots happening every day, Prep students are always learning new and interesting concepts. Attending school every day is important!
*Homework: Learning ‘High Frequency Words’ each day is important, please help your child learn 5 words each week. Remembering ‘High Frequency Words’ will help your child enjoy and have confidence when reading.
*Items needed each day: Please make sure your child has a drink bottle each day and spare clothes/undies. We are having lots of student’s having toileting accidents at the moment. REMEMBER TO PACK SPARE UNDIES!!!
*Prep Presentation Term 3: Change of day and date. Keep free Tuesday 12th September 2pm. (change needed due to excursion)
*Changes: Students are settling well with routine changes in the classroom.
*Reading Club: Great to see so many parents coming in and enjoying sharing a book with Prep students in the morning 8.30am-8.45am.
If you have any questions then please come and see me.
Thank you Mrs Williams and The Prep Students
Curriculum Awards
Prep
Special Awards:Markhai - Markhai put lots of effort into writing his rhyme, using his phoneme fingers.
Luke - Luke is trying hard, he is using his phoneme fingers, stretching his words out.
J-Lea - J-Lea is using her own ideas and thoughts, her confidence is building.
Kieran - Kieran is using his writing strategies.Great rhyme writing Kieran.
Jayda - Jayda is beginning to use her phoneme fingers stretching her words out.
Year 1H
Special Awards:For Successfully Completing Reading Links
Module 1 List1 - Heidi and Saxon
Module 1 List 2 - Abbey, Leon, Lincon, Alexander and Fletcher
Module 1 List 3 - Evie
Module 1 List 4 - Elliehyenna and Joshua
Module 1 List 5 - Joshua, MaxandAmelia
Module 1 List 6 - Joshua and Max
Year 1C
Special Awards:Sofie - For showing commitment to your school work and striving to complete it!
Alyssa - For showing a huge improvement in your reading! Awesome effort!
Year 2
Special Awards:Sienna - Sienna is showing excellence in mathematical problem solving.
Chace - Chace is trying hard to complete all set tasks on time. Great effort!
Olivia - Olivia is demonstrating great focus and dedication to all her learning. Well done!
Year 3
Special Awards:Samuel - For showing responsibility in working independently during reading groups.
Jackson - For showing responsibilty in working independently during reading groups.
Samantha - For showing responsibility in working independently during reading groups.
Matilda - For showing responsibility in working independently during reading groups.
Matthew - For showing responsibility in working independently during reading groups.
Dean - For schooding to improve your handwriting. Keep up the excellent work!
Mikaylah - For wanting to do her best in writing tasks and independent work.
Year 4
Special Awards:Abby - For working extremely hard on your spelling words each week. Keep it up!
Luka - For having a positive attitude when solving mathematical word problems with fractions.
Scarlett - For having a positive attitude when solving mathematical word problems with fractions.
Zayne - For having a positive attitude when solving mathematical word problems with fractions.
Year 6
Special Awards:Jared - Working well in class.
Angus - Working well in class.
Hayley - Working well in class.
Aiden - Working well in class.
Science
Scientists of the Week:
J-lea, Linkan, Samuel, Amelia, Sheridan and Matthew
Science Spark Award:
Chance and Hunter
Birthdays
William, Laila, Linkan, Zahlee, Jared, Bailey, Jayda and Cailin
Happy Birthday from everyone at Minden State School!
Community Notices
Prep Open DayThursday 31st August 2017
9:00 am- 11:45 am
Minden State Prep Room
Parents and 2018 Prep students are invited to attend this fun morning where the Prep students will be involved in classroom activities and getting to know our school. This provides them with an opportunity to meet their 2018 peers and maybe form a friendship or two before they even start their schooling next year!
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Please pack a hat, drink bottle and light lunch for your child.
There will be a light morning tea available for parents.
Please contact the school on 54 257 222 or
if you are attending.
Lowood State High School
2018 Year 7 Enrolment Interviews
Thursday, 17 August (3pm - 5.30pm)
Thursday, 24 August (3pm - 5.30pm)
Thursday, 31 August (3pm - 5.30pm)
To register your interest for a school tour, please contact the main office.
Phone 07 54278333 or email
To make an enrolment booking go to:
https://sobs.com.au/pt/parent.php
School Tours
Tuesday, 10 October @ 4pm
If you have any queries regarding enrolments, please contact the main office on 07 54278333
Every child matters every day / All students can be high achievers
Lowood Kindy Fete
Saturday
12th August
10 - 3 pm
Clock Park
Main Street Lowood