5 November 2009

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

In a recent Newsletter we advised that students who were not collected by 3pm would need to wait for parents at the School Office. Thank you to our parents/caregivers for the good response in picking your children in a timely manner.

Many students are still arriving at school before 8am and engage in unsafe play. All students that arrive before 8:30 are to sit under the Infants Wing. At 8:30am students are allowed to move off to play before the first bell rings at 8:40am.

Occasionally, before and after school, parents witness incidents between students. Please report these incidents to the School Office rather than trying to deal with situation or speak directly the student.

Thank you to Mrs Michelle Higgins for her professionalism with our Year 7 while Mr T. has been on long service leave. We also say goodbye to Ms Tanya Noreen who has been teaching LO.T.E. to our senior grades. Mr.Tuddenham and Miss Collins return from leave next week.

The office is arranging 2010 enrolments at present. Please phone the school on 3813 5888 if you are enrolling your child into Prep next year. If you know of any friends, neighbours or family who maybe enrolling at Ipswich North next year, please advise them to contact the office a.s.a.p.

Regards,

Linda Trembath

ALL MONIES SENT TO THE OFFICE NEED TO BE IN SEALED ENVELOPES WITH THE STUDENT’S NAME, CLASS AND EXCUSION/ACTIVITY CLEARLY MARKED!!!

TUCKSHOP SPECIALS:

Lunchbox Lasagne $2 : Pizza Pockets $1

PREP 2010 ‘ORIENTATION DAY

THURSDAY

19 NOVEMBER’09

9:45 – 10:45 a.m. and 6-7p.m.

MUSIC REPORT

On Saturday 24^th October the Concert Band performed at the Jacaranda Festival. The Band played very well, including a beautiful solo by clarinettist Brennan Eason. They performed amongst 13 primary schools and received Jacaranda Festival ribbons. Well done students!

Kristianne Castner

HEAD LICE

Education Queensland recognises that the occurrence of head lice is the most common insect infestation in humans throughout the world. Education Queensland acknowledges that although head lice infestation may affect people of any age, nationality, gender or socio-economic status, in Queensland, infestation occurs mainly in children of primary school age. It is seen as much a social issue as a health or educational issue, and the way that it is approached can have significant influence on a student's emotional, social and educational development.

Parents have the prime responsibility for the detection and treatment of head lice on their children.

Schools take into account that the main route of transmission for head lice is head-to-head contact and promote general measures that help in the prevention of infestations.

Students suspected of having live head lice or eggs present in their hair are not removed from class or school. Such students are provided with information to take home to their families and a letter requesting immediate treatment be commenced.

Care is taken with regard to the provision of school hats during periods of infestation, being mindful of the fact that head lice can only live a short time away from the human head (up to one or two days).

THANK YOU TO OUR ‘BREAKFAST CLUB’ SPONSORS

“Our Bakery Rules” (Riverlink), The Management of Riverlink Shopping Centre.

COOL KIDS AWARDS ~ 30.10.09

25: Jessica 50: Tyren 75: Emma & Caitlin 100: Katherine, Satinka & Bronwyn 150: Zac, Tahlie & Jayden 200: Fazirah

DATES TO REMEMBER
NOVEMBER	ACTIVITY
Monday 2	Year 7 girls’ “Shine” graduation/morning tea.
Tuesday 3	‘Tropical Tuesday’ Melbourne Cup Day
Wed. 11	Remembrance Day
Tuesday 17	‘Fit N Fuelled’
Wednesday 18	Qld Arts Council Performance at school. Year 7 Japanese Day
Thursday 19	Prep ‘Orientation Day” 9.45– 10.45am and 6-7pm
DECEMBER	ACTIVITY
Friday 4	End of Year Concert
Tuesday 8	‘Fit N Fuelled’
Wed. 9	Year 7 Graduation
Thurs. 10	Awards Day
14 Dec 2009 – 26 Jan 2010	School Holidays
Wednesday 27	Students commence 2010

TALENT SHOW!!!

Last Friday afternoon, the school community enjoyed a variety of acts by some of our students in our Talent Show. Well done to our organisers any congratulations to the wonderful performers. The audience was enthusiast in their support.

The Talent Show Organising Team!

Miss G and several of our Year 7 girls have worked tirelessly over the last few weeks to advertise, select acts and plan the show. Thanks to David Parsons for the use of his mixing equipment and expertise.

Our Guest Judges were Councillor Cheryl Bromage, Miss Keryn Hall and Mrs Linda Trembath.

Winners in the Instrumental Category were: Maddelene and Jorja

Singing - Elaine

Dancing- Sophie Overall Winner - Carly

We will ROCK you!!!

Tanika and Amy -Acrobatics