Issue 38
26 November 2009
SHERWOOD Qld 4075
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26 November 2009
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No. 38
26 November 2009
NOVEMBER
Fri 27
School Captain Nominee Speeches,
11.15am, Hall
FONA End of Year Party, Pool, 12.45 –
1.25pm
Rock and Mime, 1.05 – 1.30pm, Hall
Mon 30
Year 1 Splash, 9-10.30am, Pool
Year 2 Splash, 1.30-2pm & 2-2.30pm,
Pool
Rock and Mime, 1.05 – 1.30pm, Hall
P&C Meeting 7.30pm in staffroom
DECEMBER
Tue 1
Instrument Return Day
Arrows performing on Parade, 9am, Hall
Rock and Mime, 1.05 – 1.30pm, Hall
Wed 2
Awards Day, 9-11am, Hall
Rock and Mime, 1.05 – 1.30pm, Hall
Thurs 3
Rock and Mime, 1.05 – 1.30pm, Hall
Fri 4
Year 7 Market Day, 9am-2.30pm, Hall
Mon 7
Rock and Mime, 1.05 – 1.30pm, Hall
Carols Evening, 6-8pm, Quadrangle
Tue 8
Rock and Mime, 1.05 – 1.30pm, Hall
Wed 9
Rock and Mime, 1.05 – 1.30pm, Hall
Yr 7 Graduation 6.30-10pm, Hall
Thurs 10
Rock and Mime Finals, 1.30-2.45pm, Hall
Party Day 9-1.30 in classrooms
Fri 11
Clean up Day 9am – 3pm
Last day of Term 4
If you see any suspicious behaviour please contact:
School Watch
13 17 88
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000
Police Communications
33646464 or
Sherwood Police
0407371125 (urgent issues only)
 Dr Greg Nelson - Email gnels5@eq.edu.au
Last week we included the names of Year 7 students who received Australian Mathematics Trust
Awards. Gremlins were at play, and we missed one student. Congratulations to Steven Tran who
received a Credit in this very competitive filed – well done Steven!
Our final P&C Meeting for 2009 is next Monday evening, at 7:30pm in our Staffroom (next to the
Office). You are very welcome. The P&C has provided outstanding support for our school this year,
and the Executive, led by Rachel Peapell, have been wonderful.
Carols Evening is held on the Monday of the last week of Term from 6pm. We hope to have
everyone join us for this community opportunity to say good bye for the year and celebrate
Christmas together. There will be a Christmas Tree and we ask that people bring a gift to put under
the tree for others less fortunate than ourselves – these gifts will be donated to the Sherwood
Neighbourhood Centre to distribute through their local network of people in need. Also, the Student
Council will be selling small flickering candlelight for $2 (this is not a fundraiser but just to cover
some of our costs). All classes, from Prep to Year 7 will be performing on the evening and there
will also be opportunities for everyone to join in well know traditional carols.
Our Awards Ceremony will be held next Wednesday morning in the Hall. Along with the
presentation of Awards, the program includes some skipping for the Year 7 Arrows, a number of
music items and a slideshow of highlights from the year.
The School Magazine is an amazing collection of memories from 2009. All classes have
contributed, there are fantastic photos and Mrs Hollier once again has done an incredible job of
crafting the pages to provide a host of special memories. It is really a feature for the year, and the
cost of the Magazine is only to cover the costs of its production. This year it is being printed at
Corinda High and we are including some feature colour pages. Refer to page 2 for details on how
to order.
Siany Daley – Email sdale6@eq.edu.au
The following is an extract from the Department of Education and Training.
Cyber bullying
Parents are increasingly concerned about the effects of cyber bullying on children. Cyber
bullying can occur through emails, internet chat rooms, via instant message or mobile phone text
messages.
It is important that parents talk to their children about the dangers of cyber bullying, however it is
difficult to know where to start.
A new campaign, Cyber Bullying Affects Real Lives, aims to educate young internet users about
the impact of cyber bullying and ways to prevent it happening to them and their friends.
The campaign is part of the Smart Online Safe Online (SOSO) initiative, an interactive and
engaging website which encourages children to be smart and safe online.
There are many resources available on the SOSO website to raise awareness of cyber
bullying and allow any cyber bullying to be reported. The website includes a short YouTube video
and a cyber bullying checklist. There is also an interactive online game called Web Warriors
where children from across the country take a stand against cyber bullying. For more information
visit the website www.soso.org.au
***URGENT***
Every child on the school has contributed to this magnificent book. The magazine is
packed full of stories & photos. Don’t miss out on this wonderful school memory.
Place your order, and pay $18.50 at our School Office by this FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER.
 The Year 7 Market Day is on Friday 4 December. This will take place in
the school hall and will run from 9.00am – 2.00pm. Some of the stalls will
feature: crafts, Christmas decorations, face painting, Spiders and Ice
Creams and games stalls.
Each class is invited to come along at a scheduled time and buy some of
the products or services on offer. We recommend an amount of about $5
as a guide to anyone wondering how much to spend. It would help if
some of this amount consisted of coins rather than all notes. But, of course, we will accept all
money.
This has been a valuable program in which the Year 7 students have had the opportunity to learn
about some of the factors which have to be considered in the running of a small business. Funds
raised will be used to contribute to the school facilities.
Sherry Mathison, Uniform Shop Convenor Mobile 0418 195 073 OPEN Tuesday &
Wednesday 8–9am - Thursday 2.30-3.30pm.
OPENING HOURS - The Uniform Shop will be opened normal hours until the last week of school.
We will be closed over the school holidays and will open again prior to school commencing: Friday
22 January 9-11am, Saturday 23 January 9-11am, Wednesday 27 January, 7.30–9.30am (first day
of school).
To avoid long queues, you may pre-order uniforms using the Price List / Order Form provided with
today’s Newsletter. Order forms with payment can be handed in at the Office or the Uniform Shop.
New enrolments are by appointment only. Held now until the end of Term 4. No appointments will
be made for the holiday opening times, so to avoid disappointment and queuing please phone
ASAP to make your appointment time.
Kathy Morgan, HPE Teacher
YEAR 1 and 2 SPLASH, Monday 30 November
Please note that the Year 1 and 2 SPLASH sessions being held on Monday 30 November will be
held in their normal class swimming times.
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (Closed Monday & Tuesday)
Virginia Driver (H) 3379 1271 Sherry Mathison (M) 0418 195 073
LAST WEEK OF TUCKSHOP
Next week is the last week of tuckshop and all menu items may not be available (especially at the
end of the week) as we run down stock for the long break. Please note that the Tuckshop will not
be open the last week of school. The final Tuckshop day for the year will be Friday 4 December.
POSITION VACANT – RELIEVING TUCKSHOP CONVENOR
We are looking for someone to be our relieving Tuckshop Convenor for 2010. This is a paid
position – but is not regular work as it is only when our usual Convenor’s are unavailable. For
more details please contact Yvonne Boonman on 33792548.
 VOLUNTEERS FOR 2010
Replies have been slowly rolling in, and thank you to those who have volunteered so far. I am
hoping to distribute rosters shortly. To fill our rosters we still need the following volunteers;
Wednesday
4 more volunteers required
Thursday
2 volunteers required
Friday
1 volunteer required (or with 4 more the 5th Friday could be an extra roster)
Bakers
1 volunteer required
If you can help please fill in a form (more available from Tuckshop) or email Virginia on
ldriver@iprimus.com.au or text to 0403430561. I will need to know your phone number, email and child’s
name & class for our records. Thank you.
President Louise Siganto – 3278 0817
Judi Donovan, Secretary
Dates to Remember:
Fri 27 Nov
Last Regular Club Night 5.15pm – 7.30pm
Tues 1 Dec
Sign on at SSS pool 2.45pm – 3.45pm
30Nov to 3Dec
LAST WEEK OF LTS and SQUAD lessons
Fri 4 Dec
Break-up, Swim-a-thon , FUN night
Thurs 28 Jan
2010 Sign on at SSS pool 2.45pm – 3.45pm
Sun 21Feb
River City Carnival - Sommerville
Sun 7 Mar
2010 OXLEY ROAD CHALLENGE
Parent Helpers 27Nov – Prep, Yr 1, Yr2, Yr7
Fantastic swimming by all Club members who attended the relay night with Graceville. Adam was
REALLY happy with everyone trying so hard.
LTS please note: as Alex will be away next week Nick (male) will be taking his lessons.
Club night on 27 Nov: will be a "Special Club Night". As well as our regular swims, we have a
number of members who are swimming exceptionally well and will be timed for Club Records and
District qualifying times. They will need support from the Grandstand so bring loads of
encouragement on Friday 27th. We will need a few extra time keepers, any offers on Friday will be
welcome. BBQ and Canteen as usual.
As Christmas is a time for helping others, on the last Club night we hold a swim-a-thon with our
break-up. A $5 per swimmer or $10 per family donation is collected at the gate to pass on to The
Royal Children’s Hospital. The most laps swum in all three squads, boys and girls, receive a prize.
For those wanting to book in for Holiday Blocks: (SQUAD ONLY), Term 1 2010 LTS and
Squad lessons, there will be one sign on day this Term - Tuesday 1 Dec 2009, 2.45- 3.45pm. A
second sign on day will be held in Term 1 Thursday 28 January 2010, 2.45pm – 3.45pm.
Those swimmers already enrolled do not need another form filled out for holiday blocks or Term 1,
2010. Come along to a sign on day to book and pay. We will have a separate line for squad only
swimmers, hopefully quickening the process. As numbers in squad have increased bookings are
essential. ONLY NEW swimmers need to fill out a form or those working parents who absolutely
cannot make a sign on day. Forms available from the school office or download from the Sherwood
school website www.sherwoodss.eq.edu.au - Our Facilities – Swimming Pool. Completed forms may
be left at the office and will be processed if payment is included. For new children it will be
possible to be assessed in the pool during sign on times, to allocate most appropriate level.
Holiday Squad Blocks – ALL SQUAD LEVELS
(Particularly for those looking at Districts)
18/01/10 - 21/01/10 -
4pm - 5.30pm, and
27/01/10, 28/01/10, 29/01/10 -
4pm – 5.30pm
COST –
1st week $40 per swimmer
2nd week $30 per swimmer
For those doing both weeks- $60 p/s
 LTS and Squad - Term 1, 2010 - 8 weeks
(Starts Mon 1 Feb 2010 to Thurs 25 March)
First Club night Friday 5 Feb 2010
Learn To Swim
Term 1 2010 - $150.00 per child – 2 Lessons per week
Squad
Term 1 2010 - $160.00 per child - Up to 4 sessions per week
ATTENTION : 3rd child 50% discount off their fees
Club Night Membership Fees
P/child season Term 4 2009 & Term 1 2010 -
$30
P/ family season Term 4 2009 & Term 1 2010 -
$80
For those wanting LTS through the holidays contact Shelley at Yeronga Pool – 3848 8575.
Enquiries for Learn-To-Swim to Vanessa Raymond at mvraymond@bigpond.com and for Squad to
Wendy Thompson at ian_and_wendy@hotmail.com.
Leanne Ross, Director, 3278 1658
2010 Bookings
Please ensure the days you have booked are definitely the days you require. We have limited
places and a high demand. See Leanne if you need to change your booking. Information regarding
2010 Bookings will be available early next week.
Vacation Care Bookings
Vacation Care bookings close this Friday 27 November. Please be aware that any bookings
received after this date will be charged at the casual booking rates. All excursions are compulsory
at this time. Some highlights for the holidays will be two art workshops held at school. They will
include a Christmas Clay Sculpture workshop with Hugo Vesaro and a T-Shirt painting day with
Kim Woolley. We will also be attending a joint local OSHC Carnival at Jindalee, going roller
skating and visiting the Science Centre and Museum at South Brisbane. Booking forms are
available at the OSHC office situated in the hall. Payment upon booking is essential.
Term 4 and Vacation Care Fees
All fees for Term 4 and Vacation Care must be paid by 4 December. We appreciate your
cooperation in this matter. A late fee of 10% will charged for outstanding fees.
Make sure that OSHC have correct contact details. Failure to provide correct information may
result in staff not being able to contact parents or guardians in an emergency.
Our confirmed closing date for the Christmas/New Year break 2009/2010 is Wednesday 23
December. We will not be opened Christmas Eve. Therefore, the service will be closed from
Thursday 24 December 2009 until 8 January 2010. We will be reopening for Vacation Care on
Monday 11 January 2010.
Year 8 2010 Orientation Day
Tuesday, 1 December
Dear Year 8 2010 Corinda SHS Parents and Carers,
You are warmly invited to attend the first part or your son’s or daughter’s Orientation Day
commencing at 8.40am and concluding with a morning tea with our Principal, Helen Jamieson,
Student Support Staff and Ancillary staff on Tuesday, 1 December. See the detailed program
below.
 This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and carers to meet many key staff, put faces to names
and gain an insight into high school life at Corinda SHS. One of the many benefits of this
opportunity is the chance to ask any questions from uniform to attendance, to what happens on the
first day whilst at the same time meeting other parents.
For the purposes of catering, please phone on 3379 0222 or email office@corindashs.eq.edu.au to RSVP.
Jim Joyce, Tennis Coach ph: 3375 3644 or 0417 771022
There will be two coaching clinics in the school holidays at West Brisbane Tennis Centre. Cost is
$100 for each Clinic. Both Clinics are from 8.30am until 11.30am. Ages 5 to 17.
Clinic 1 is Monday 14 December to Thursday 17 December and Clinic 2 is Monday 18 January to
Thursday 21 January.
(For detailed information see the noticeboard at the office)
Sherwood1 Neighbourhood Watch would like to invite you to :
Free BBQ! Free Jumping Castle! Sunday 29 November, Strickland Park (bottom of Plumer St).
From 12:00pm (Midday). Sausage sizzle & soft drinks will be provided. Please bring along a chair
or picnic mat if you wish. This is our NHW annual end of year celebration. We hope to see you
there! Please contact Erna Brazier on 3379 4597 if you require any further information.
Are you a 5 or 6 year old that would like to start playing basketball?
In 2010, West Brisbane Falcons will be starting Under 8s teams in the Brisbane Basketball
competition. To be in our Under 8 teams you must be turning 6 or 7 in 2010. We will consider 5
year old children as long as they are able to handle playing with the 6 & 7 year olds. A
Registration Form & Further Information can be found at:
http://www.westbrisbane.basketball.net.au. If you have any questions please email
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