06 Aug 09 | Issue 10
GAVEN QLD 4211
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 Welcome to Term 3
I would like to welcome all of our families back following the June/July holidays and hope that you
had an enjoyable break. I would particularly like to welcome the Connor, Payne, Dacre, Agassiz,
Delamare, King MaKianu, Feriu MaKianu, Atkins, Punter, Emblem and Hiroti families who have
joined our school community this term. This is the first newsletter for term three and already there
is a lot that has occurred that I’m sure will be of interest to all parents.
Staff Professional Development
On the Student Free Day following the holidays, all of our Teachers were involved in Professional
Development activities relating to the “First Steps Mathematics Program”. Most Teachers have
now completed this 18 hour course and I commend them on their committed and professional
approach to the training. It is our students who will benefit from this increased expertise.
Outcomes of School and Community Meeting
The following table displays the main priorities identified by parents and staff at the School and
Community Meeting held at the beginning of June. While this is not the full list of issues identified,
they are the ones that were most strongly voted for by the participants. The two figures beside the
priorities eg.+- 35 (13) indicate the total number of votes an item received and beside it the number
of people that voted for that item. Participants were able to vote on a 3, 2, 1 basis to gauge the
strength of feeling around certain issues. While not all of these issues may be able to be
addressed, they will form the basis of our strategic planning over the next few years.
Once again, I would like to thank all the parents and staff who made the time to participate in this
valuable activity for our school. If you would like to discuss any of the results or process with me
please phone the school and make an appointment. Likewise anyone wanting a full list of the
issues and the votes, let me know and I will happily provide you with a copy.
1.
We have a system in place to deal with repeat offenders of bullying.
2.
“Behaviour management procedures are fair and consistent throughout the
school with a recognised process for classroom and playground misbehaviour.”
3.
Provide instrumental music and choir to all students, and performances to
showcase, both within school and outside (parade, ANZAC day, special
presentations, eisteddfod)
4.
Consistent curriculum across the prep classes within the school and across the
state
5.
Gaven State School parents are encouraged to teach respect and courtesy at
home. This is followed up at school within the classroom and whole school
setting through Values Program.
6.
Provide students with opportunities to learn how to touch type – nothing is
handwritten in high school
7.
We have air-conditioning in all rooms.
8.
Provide all students in all year levels with opportunities to build their knowledge
9.
Provide high level students with opportunities
10. “School uniform policy is enforced to promote pride in our school. This is
continually reinforced to set the standards for our students and their
presentation.”
11. “Effective communication between school and families is imperative and
paramount to a successful education for all children.”
12. We have an electronic bell and intercom system for emergency situations.
13. The computer lab has computers for every child.
14. “School leadership programs and Peer mediator operate within the school to
35 (13)
29 (13)
28 (12)
27 (11)
27 (12)
26 (12)
26 (12)
23 (9)
22 (9)
21 (10)
20 (9)
19 (8)
18 (9)
support students in the playground and prepare them for high school.”
15. We have toilets on the oval
16. There is not enough parent parking. Teachers especially visiting teachers should
not park in parents car park.
17. There are 3 up to date computers in each classroom for the children to use.
18. Mandatory parent – teacher interviews at end of year 6 to inform parents of
responsibilities in year 7
19. All parents feel welcome to participate in every classroom.
20. Make parents aware of role of the P&C, how they spend money etc. Maybe in
booklet form.
21. Focus on gifted and talented children offering them stimulating/challenging
opportunities in the younger years
22. We have a path parallel to the basketball courts leading to the pool.
23. Provide swimming lessons for all students in all year levels
24. “Supportive school environments are utilised for managing bullying behaviour in
the school. Support staff (including guidance officer and behaviour advisor)
assist in the management of difficult situations.”
25. Develop Intervention strategies at an early stage
26. Inclusion of all religions/belief systems in RE program and not excluding students
not participating
18 (8)
17 (11)
17 (9)
17 (7)
16 (8)
15 (8)
14 (9)
14 (7)
14 (7)
14 (6)
13 (7)
13 (6)
13 (6)
Year 2 Reports
Year 2 Reports will be handed out at Parent/Teacher interviews in the next couple of weeks along
with the Year 2 Net Report and the Behaviour Certificates. Parents are encouraged to attend this
interview with their child’s Teacher to further discuss these results and gain an understanding of
the Year 2 Net Report.
Interhouse Athletics
Congratulations to Wallaba House who won the Interhouse Athletics Carnival for 2009. It was a
very close run carnival, especially between the top 2 houses - Wallaba and Amaroo. The final
Points tally was as follows:
Wallaba
1112
Amaroo
1108
Koorong
920
It was a great day for the carnival– blue skies and pleasant temperatures (apart from that cold wind
on a couple of the days) and the students were enthusiastic participants and they were to be
congratulated on their entusiasm, behaviour and sportsmanship. It was gratifying to see the
number of parents and families in attendance to support their students and house teams. My
thanks to Mr Gislingham for the massive amount of time and effort he put into organising the
carnival, to Mr Sellars and the staff for the roles they played in setting up and packing up after the
carnival as well as the important roles they played as officials and marshalls during the day and in
training the students during the term. The great teamwork at Gaven ensured a successful day -
well done! The following students won the age champion medals for their respective age groups:
Age Champions
9 Year Boys
Isaac Dickson
9 Year Girls
Phoebe Conroy
10 Year Boys
Riley Thompson
10 Year Girls
Kayla Cuba
11 Year Boys
Tyler Cooper
11 Year Girls
Amber Conroy
12 Year Boys
Joshua Kelly
12 Year Girls
Ashley Kingi
13 Year Boys
Jayden Fyffe
13 Year Girls
Caitlin Laing
I would also like to congratulate Dylan Barwick for breaking the 10year boys 100m record, his time
was 14.09 seconds. Well done.
Annual Report
At the end of term 2 the Gaven State School’s Annual Report was posted on the school’s website. I
encourage parents who can access the report to take a moment to consider the progress our
school made in the 2008 school year. If you don’t have access to the internet, a paper copy of the
report can be obtained by contacting the school office.
Prep Enrolments for 2010
Enrolments for the 2010 Preparatory Year will now be taken for eligible children; that is, children
born in the period 01 July 2004 to 30 June 2005. Enrolment Packs are available for collection from
the school office. The enrolment process will include:
- Completion of the enrolment form by a parent
- Submission of the enrolment form with attached copy of a birth certificate or equivalent
(mandatory before enrolment will be accepted)
- An interview with the Principal or Deputy Principal
Please bring this notice to the attention of neighbours, relatives or friends who may not yet have
direct contact with Gaven State School of this information, if they have a child who will be eligible
to enrol in 2010. A parents’ information session is planned for November.
Head Lice and Worms
Letters regularly go out to inform parents of head lice breakouts in classrooms and by and large
parents are very thorough in checking their students hair for these annoying pests. Likewise it is
important to be on the look out for signs of intestinal worms. Many parents already give students
worm medication on a regular, eg monthly basis, and these are available from chemists. Some of
the signs of worms include an itchy bottom, children fidgeting or not being able to sit still, and lack
of focus and concentration. Consequently this easily fixed problem can affect student learning. If
you notice these signs it may be a sign of worms and a quick trip to the chemist to fix the problem.
Premier’s Reading Challenge
The Premier’s Reading Challenge is in full swing and you should start seeing your child begin to
devour various books. Remember to record and sign off each book your child has read. Ask them
questions about each book to help understand their reading interests. If you need any information,
reading card or book lists they are available from the Administration Office. Any child that has
returned their form to the Administration Office to say that they would be completing the challenge
has been registered on the website and the student reading card will be also entered when it is
received. Good reading. Each child involved will receive a signed certificate from the Premier at
the end of the Challenge.
Education Tax Refund – Don’t Forget to Claim
How do I claim the Education Tax Refund?
- In your tax return.
- If you don't lodge a tax return, claim on a separate form or over the phone.
- If you use a tax agent, make sure you ask them to claim for you.
The Education Tax Refund lets you claim up to 50 per cent of eligible education expenses for
school children. If you are eligible, you can get back up to $375 for each primary student and up to
$750 for each secondary student. You can claim things like text books, stationery and even
internet costs. Remember, you need to keep all receipts for expenses you claim. If you receive
Family Tax Benefit Part A for a child at primary or secondary school, you will be eligible. Some
other people are eligible too. To find out more about this and other information such as what you
can and can't claim go to www.australia.gov.au/educationtaxrefund or call the Tax Office on 13 28
61.
Week 2 Term 3 2009
Junior
Senior
Cody Walker
2D
Lyara Douglas
5A
Jadyn Busuttil
1C
Claire Simpson
5A
Shaneka Morgan
PrepC
Kees Nicholson
5B
Lachlan Quinn
PrepC
Ashley Hopgood
5B
Joshua Everitt
A
Carlos Walker
4B
Tarquin Macdonald
3C
Dryden Saddler
4B
Robbie Munro
2A
Charne Neill
5C
Charlie Linklater
2A
Blake Doherty
5C
Henry Petrich
1B
Teina Taitapanui
4C
Audrey Bangay
1B
Kimberley Luck
4C
India Thompson
3B
Sena Cannell
3/4D
Molly O’Dempsey
Prep A
Jeremy Ireland
Prep A
Keely Luck
Prep B
Beatrice Perchine
Prep B
Diego Cuba
1A
School photo dates for 2010 are as follows
Main School photos 1st march 2010
Sports Photos 16th August 2010
These dates may be subject to change.
SPORTS PHOTOS 2009
Please note that the date for
Sports photos for the current year
will be taken on 17th August 2009
Commencing in Term 3 the payment window will be open 3 days per week. It will operate from
8.15 – 10.00 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Alternatively you can pay for camps/excursions
etc by EFT into the school’s bank account. This is our preferred payment method.
Melissa Macmillan
Administration Officer
Gaven State School
Congratulations go to Alanna Downes who competed in the 21st National Callisthenics Competition
held here on the Gold Coast.
Alana was one of 11 young ladies who represented Queensland this year as a sub junior in this
sport.
Alanna’s group practised and trained each Saturday for the past seven months before
showcasing their routines on Thursday 11th July at the Gold Coast Arts Centre.
Parents please note.
We currently have a vast array of clothing in the Lost Property Box placed in the administration
area (including hats and jumpers).
These items will be placed out for display during the week.
If NOT claimed by the 11 August these items will be donated to Lifeline.
Note to all parents that Premiers Reading Cup completed forms, are to be handed into the Admin
office prior to 21st August 2009.
Please find following the link for the
Gaven State School
newsletter to be received via email.
By following the steps, the school newsletter will be automatically sent to your email address.
On Thursday 25th June the Gaven Gorillas Aussie Rules Team represented Gold Coast North at
the South Coast Championships. Schools representing Northern NSW, Beaudesert and Gold
Coast South took part.
The boys played extremely well and finished third out of the five schools.
 This was an outstanding result considering it is a Year Seven Competition and Gaven fielded a
side where over half the players were Year Sixes.
I would like to congratulate the boys for all their hard training this year. Also a special thanks to the
parents who supported the children at the South Coast Championships.
Here are the championship results.
Gaven defeated Solkwood Steiner
34-7
Gaven defeated St Francis Xavier Ballina
40-31
Marymount College defeated Gaven
85-13
Varsity Lakes College defeated Gaven
67-13
Players
Jacob Sands (Captain)
Andrew Windsor (Vice Captain)
Clifford Coetzee
Jackson Huang
Tom Koole
Tyler Cooper
Clayton Ellis
Nick Petrich
Blake Taylor
Bradley Kerrr-Hemingway
Caleb Loy
Jake Smith
Glenn John
Cooper Perkins
Jayden Fyffe
Rhys Bishop
Jayden Kelly-Jago
Riley Waugh
Bailey Cooper
Jack Carter
Jake Ellison
Coach
Mr K Gislingham
Term 3
Date/s
Event
Week 4
August 2nd to 7th
August 6th, 7th
Year 7: Canberra Tour
Year 3: Animal stories from the Aboriginal Dreaming
Week 5
August 12th
August 13th
August 14th
Student Free Day – Brisbane Show
Year 3: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Robocup Junior 2009 Gold Coast Competition
Week 6
August 18th
August 18th
August 19th
August 21st
Visiting school band performance
P and C Meeting 7:00pm in the staffroom
UNSW Maths Exam
CBCA Book of the Year Awards (Reader’s Cup team to
Seaworld)
Week 7
August 26th
August 27th
August 28th
Prep: Police visits 11:30 – 1:00
Jump Rope For Heart
Gold Coast Show Holiday
Week 8
August 31st
September 2nd
Kaleidoscope Challenge – Pac Pines
Japanese Speaking Finals at school
Term 4
Date/s
Event
Week 1
October 5th – 9th
October 9th
Life Education Visits
Q150 Extravaganza
Week 2
October 12th – 16th
October 15th
Life Education Visits
Year 4: AB Paterson Public Speaking Heats
Week 3
October 20th
Years 5-7: AB Paterson Public Speaking Heats
Week 4
October 27th
Years 5-7: AB Paterson Public Speaking Finals
Week 10
December 9th
Year 7: Graduation
The Child Health nurses will commence Health Screening for all Prep Year children on 03 August
2009. Health Screening enables health concerns to be addressed early, thus ensuring the best
opportunity for learning. Screening includes vision and hearing, observation of growth and
development, speech, language and social skills. If you wish to have your child participate in this
very important health screening, please complete and sign the consent section of the Health
History Card sent home with your child and return this to your child’s class teacher as soon as
possible.
Children in Year 1 to 7 that have a vision or hearing concern may also be seen by the nurse.
Children may be referred by a parent or teacher however all children must have a Health History
card completed and signed by the parent. A Health History card is available from the school office.
Please return the completed card to the school office as soon as possible. All parents will be
advised in writing of the outcome of your child’s screening.
Terese Spry
Clinical Nurse
Child Youth and Family Health
On Friday July 24th, 2009, Gaven State School supported the Queensland Cancer Council through
their “Dress Pink, Think Pink” initiative. This was a gold coin donation, free-dress day for all staff
and students.
Thanks to the efforts of students and staff, we raised a total of $433.70 for the Queensland Cancer
Council!
Thank you and well done to all who were involved.
On Wednesday 27th May, 2009, Gaven State School had six brave students sit for the University of
New South Wales Computer Skills Exam. This formal exam was challenging and some of the
questions covered word processing, data bases, spreadsheeting, graphics and other technical
skills.
Congratulations to Ethan, Awab, Tahnee, Kiara, Ashleigh and Selena on a job well done – they did
themselves proud. Special mention goes to Ethan and Ashleigh for receiving a Credit Certificate for
this exam. Well done to you all!
Anxiety in Children
Does your child worry a lot?
Is your child scared of certain things?
Is your child fearful in certain social situations?
Is your child too scared to be away from you?
Take Action Psychology may be able to assist you. We are Clinical Psychologists who specialise in
the assessment and treatment of anxiety in children. We also provide evidence-based treatments
for a range of concerns for children and adults, including depression, stress, social skills, and
parenting skills education. You may be eligible for Medicare or Private Health rebates. For more
information, please call Trisha at Take Action Psychology on 0400 554 792.
Elite Rthymics Gymnastics Club
All ages welcome
Rope, Hoop, Ball, Clubs, Ribbon, Acrobatics and Dance
 High Qualified Coach
Tatiana Ktoiants
Mob 0403 034 914 or 07 5593 8197
Coomera Anglican College
Ivan Gibbs Centre
Beginners Class
Wed 3.30-4.30pm
Helensvale Little Athletics Centre
Sign On Days
Saturday 1st August - 9am-3pm
Pacific Pines Shopping Centre
Saturday 8th August 9am - 3pm
McDonalds Helensvale
Saturday 15th August 9am - 3pm
Helensvale Plaza Shopping Centre
3yrs - u/17yrs boys & girls
*Season Commencing Friday 21st August from 5.30pm sharp
At Helensvale High School Oval
For enquiries please phone : 0458 616 611 www.helensvalelittleathletics.org.au
Kurrawa Nipper Sign On Dates
for 2009/2010 season.
Meet at: Guardian Angels Primary School - Pool
Edmund Rice Drive, Ashmore.
Time: 9-11am
Date: Sunday 9th August or Sunday 23rd August 2009.
New members are required to bring proof of age e.g. birth certificate.
A proficiency swim will be done on the day depending on the age group.
Nipper season starts Sunday 20th September 2009.
Thank you for your time.
Please contact me by email jenny.hannah@hotmail.com for any further information.
Jenny
Publicity Officer
Kurrawa Nippers
Exchange Students In Need Of Volunteer Host Families.
Have you ever considered introducing your own children to an older international sibling?
World Education Program is looking for Volunteer Host Families for International Students arriving
in February 2010.
Our Big Brothers & Big Sisters from France, Switzerland, Japan, Brazil, Italy, and Belgium are
keen to start corresponding with a family they can call their own and learn about the place they will
call home.
If you would like more information on becoming a Host Family, please contact:
 Nikki Medwell
Inbound Exchange Administrator
World Education Program
Ph:
(03) 9598 4733
Fax:
(03) 9598 4233
Toll Free:
1300 884 733
Email:
An information pack can be sent on request.
It’s easier than you think & a fantastic experience for all!
Hy-Fidelity Dance Design – Now In Pacific Pines!!!
Hy-Fidelity Dance Design is a dance school that specialises in Hip-Hop, Jazz and Funk. Our new
studio in the Pacific Pines Community Centre (located on Santa Isobel Drive) operates on a
Monday afternoon (from 3.45pm) and offers classes from the ages of 3 and up.
A variety of classes is available, from hip-hop through to Jazz. Please contact us, visit our website
or come down and visit us for further information!
Hy-Fidelity Dance Design
04 100 DANCE (32623)
 Happy Hour Swimming for Gold Coast Families (FREE for KIDS
Brand new to the coast Giggles Swim School is happy to announce the first every HAPPY HOURS
to local families every Monday and Wednesday at 3.30 to 4.30 at their Gaven location situated at
208 Universal St, Gaven. Good old fashion family fun and a perfect way to keep kids active and
healthy over the winter months.
Kids are free (with parents at kids prices), both can jump in and have fun in the comfort of 32
degrees heated water. Its just like playing in the bathtub together. For more information parents
are welcome to call 55000691
Please don't hesitate to call me, if you require any further information.
55000691 Thank you Kerre Burley Giggles Swim School Gold Coast
Also
Complimentary Pool Parties with Giggles.
Parents, keep the kids safe and happy on their birthday.
Giggles Swim School is proud to announce an “Opening Special”.
Any child signing up for JUNE and JULY Swimming lessons will
Receive a FREE Pool Party (valued to $150.00).
Call 07 5500 0691 now or visit us at
208 Universal St Pacific Pines.
Please click here to view the full list of Free Programs for Parents
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