Newsletter 55 -15th May 2024

Principals Desk

Welcome to Week 5!

Principal messages

Thank you to Adrienne Smith who has kindly sourced and donated two Scooters.  One of these will go to the student who has the highest attendance in Term 3. We are still confirming how the 2^nd scooter will be used.  Another Chappy Raffle may be a possibility.

Please make sure you order early for Tuckshop on Sports Day. The order forms can be collected from the Tuckshop. 

Miss Roberts will be organising 200 m heats at lunch time on Tuesday 22^nd May.  This is to allow for our Sports Day to run more smoothly. 

I would like to extend a massive congratulations to our P and C for organising “Do it for Dolly”.  It was such a lovely day.  Amanda Duncan also donated her time with face painting and would like to offer more face painting on Sports Day.  Thank you, Amanda, for painting some beautiful butterflies.  A permission note will come out about the face painting for Sports Day. 

Report Cards will be handed out in the last week of school on Wednesday June 19^th. 

A special Under 8’s Morning is being planned for Wednesday June 19^th.  This will be collaboration with Mackay Children and Family Centre.  Watch this space for more information.

Please continue to support our Book Fair in the library from 13^th May to 17^th May.  There will be no before school reading for this period, while Mrs Bishop works on the Book Fair. All money for the book fair is to be kept in a named envelope or plastic zip lock bag. Toys, rubbers and trinkets from the Book Fair must be taken home at the end of the day or purchased only in the afternoon.  These things are valuable and risk being lost at school.  Thank you to all parents and carers for your support and understanding around this important message.  

On Tuesday 21^st May, Year 6 selected students will attend Pioneer High School for “Leap into Pioneer”.  Students will need to meet Mrs Adjrun at 8:30 am Pioneer High School and will return to school in a taxi by 11:15 am.

On behalf of Slade Point State Primary School, I would like to thank Donna Jackson who is the Senior Project Officer for Pioneer Catchment & Landcare Group Inc.  Donna has organised this wonderful opportunity for our year 3 class and our year 2-3 class.

Thank you to Miss Thorpe and Miss Hodson who will be working with Pioneer Catchment and Landcare.  This will take place on the 17^th June. 

I would like to acknowledge all of the support that Uncle Patrick gives to our school.  He has confirmed further dance dates with Slade Point State School. 

• 22nd May - Week 6
• 5th June - Week 8
• 19th June - Week 10

Reconcile Life and JC Action Sports are bringing “Good Ways Campaign”, to the Mackay and Regional schools again this May, during DFV month. It is a 1-hour performance with a half pipe on the back of a truck with professional scooter and BMX riders combining their tricks.  Reconcile Life gives a positive message, targeting anti-bulling and safe actions, joining a professional rapper to the mix.

There is no cost to the school as Daly Bay Coal Terminal and Daly Bay Infrastructure have donated funds towards the campaign.  A great opportunity for our year 4,5 and 6 students.

Student Council updates include also some funding for the basketball hoops in the hall.  As well as seating for the PCYC Bus children and tickets for the year 6 Graduation.  The students are also organising a roster for Peace Patrol in the Prep – 1 Playground at first break.  Some umpires for year 2-3 soccer at first break and tuckshop helpers for Miss Mary.  All tuckshop helpers are reminded this is a voluntary role and Miss Mary can’t give out ice blocks to volunteers.  However, she can encourage all students to purchase an ice block on Friday afternoon for 50 cents.

Sports Day is now confirmed-

Friday 24th May - Sports Day is now confirmed, field events and long-distance- 800 m, 23rd May (field events are usually a couple of days before Sports Day).  Please note that our younger year levels will participate in fun activities and a sprint. This program has not been altered or changed from previous years and continues to be an excellent way to conduct our Whole of School Sports Day.  All parents and community are invited to watch on the 23^rd and 24^th of May.  Unfortunately the 200 m heats on Tuesday at lunch time do not allow for this.

Thank you to all of our wonderful students who always show that they can be respectful in the playground.  It was very pleasing to congratulate all of the students who received 25 tokens and 50 and 75 badges on Parade at the start of the week.

Our Slade Point State School PBL message for the next 2 weeks –Be Respectful.  It is important that children follow instructions from all staff in our school.

Culture Day Updates – Thank you to Miss Jade who has been working with Mrs Henderson on Culture Day Dances.

Save these dates: - Check Facebook posts from the school and P and C. Always ask your child’s teacher if you are unsure about events in the school (dates, times and venue). Check with staff on duty in the mornings at the UCA. Check with staff at the pickup gates each afternoon.

Future Dates: -

15th May, term 2, Religion Instruction- QuizWorx. All students who attend Religion Instruction;

16th, May, term 2 Fanfare at Northern Beaches High School; Ensemble;

20th May, term 2 Reconcile Life – year 4, 5 and 6; on the oval after 2nd break lunch;

21st May, term 2, Leap into Pioneer:

May 24th, term 2, Sports Day, field events and long-distance 23rd May (field events are usually a couple of days before Sports Day;

June                 Mobile Dental Van (TBC) Please kepp an eye on your phone for information

5th June, term 2, Wednesday afternoon NAIDOC Afternoon 1:30 in the UCA and move to the hall by 1:45. Start in the hall 2:15 songs, dances and speeches in hall then move onto the oval and marching (back in the UCA by 2:40 pm);

19th June, term 2, AFL Gala Day- Year 5 and Year 6 (Teams will be confirmed and notes sent out to all Year 5 and 6 students)

19^th June, TBC 10 am Fire Visit with Year 1 and Prep-1;

19^th June, TBC Under 8’s rotations middle session Mackay Children and Family Centre;

11th July, term 3, Thursday our first Pre-Prep- Ready Set Prep morning 9:00-9:30 am in the UCA to start;

MySchool dates term 3 and term 4-

11th July, 25th July, 8th August, 22nd August, 5th September, 3rd October, 17th October, 31st October

C and K Kindy dates term 3 and term 4-

18th July, 1st August ,15th August, 12th September, 10th October, 24th October, 7th November

Parent Information Session - Thursday 14th November 9:00-9:30.

11-12th July term 3 – Whitsunday Voices Festival (TBC tickets and events)

19th July P and C Disco week 2 term 3- dress as your favourite Movie Character;

2nd August Mathematics Competition week 4 term 3 – St Joseph’s Year 5 and Year 6 (1 team) 8:45-11:45 am;

7th August Year 3-6 ICAS Writing – parents to register by 26th July - (See Miss A for another copy of the information note);

14th August Year 2-6 ICAS English - parents to register by 26th July - (See Miss A for another copy of the information note);

28th August Year 2-6 ICAS Mathematics- parents to register by 26th July - (See Miss A for another copy of the information note)

23rd August, term 3 - Book Week parade in the hall Week 7 term 3- Reading is Magic 9:45 am;

27th August, term 3 - Father’s Day Stall. Tuesday at school. Money is to be brought in an envelope (named);

29th August, week 8 – Culture Day. All parents, the community and families are invited. Please always check Face Book and our school sign to confirm times and dates.

17th October, week 3, Awakening Spirits at the Mackay Entertainment Centre;

1st November, term 4, week 5 - Halloween Disco;

5th December, term 4, week 10 - Christmas Concert;

6th December, term 4, week 10 -Swimming Carnival;

2nd December, term 4, week 10 - Awards Day;

11th December Canelands and Lagoon, term 4, week 11 - Wednesday

ADJUSTED DATE BY POPULAR REQUEST 4th December, term 4, week 10- Year 6 Graduation Ceremony - Surf Club (staff, parents or carers and child to attend only);

12th December, term 4 week 11 - Sladey Celebration Day and Petting Zoo.

Have a wonderful rest of the week!

Angie Malone

Principal Slade Point State School

Admin

School Office Hours: 8:00am to 3:15pm

P & C

P & C - Volunteers needed for Sports Day, if you are interested forms are available at the Tuckshop.

Sports Day - Pre-Orders ONLY, No Normal Tuckshop Menu Available, however P & C will have a cake stall, BBQ and cold drinks available for Spectators Only (unless student is with parent as students unable to carry $$ due to loss as No Bags will be out on the oval.)

Pie Drive Forms, these are due back before the 31st of May, we would like to remind everyone that we DO NOT endorse doorknocking without a parent and that CASH is preferred as a surcharge applies.

P & C would like to Thank everyone who donated and helped with the Mothers Day Stall and too the students who brought their Mum's a present.

Day for Dolly - What a fantastic day this was, P & C donated $$ raised by the Tuckshop, to Student Council with a total raised of $400.

Bus Zone

Please DO NOT park in the Bus Zone before or after school, we have had many phone calls regarding this as as it is becoming very dangerous for students getting on the bus and departing the bus. 

Prep

PREP ENROLMENT FOR 2025!

If your child was born between 1 July 2019 and 30 June 2020

you need to start thinking about what school you want your

child to go to.

Absences

Tutoring

Instrumental Fan Fare

Instrumental Fanfare 2024

A big congratulations to Miss Menzies and the nine talented members of our string ensemble who participated in Instrumental Fanfare this week held at Northern Beaches State High School. The group played their best and were awarded a silver for their efforts! The ensemble played three pieces and performed for the adjudicator in a section with other Mackay primary school string groups. It’s always a bit nerve-racking but a great experience for all involved. Thank you to the parents who came along to support. See you at the Eisteddfod in term 3!

Library

Reminder that Book Fair is open from 8:00 - 8:30am & 2:50pm - 3:15pm.

We are also using the upcoming Sports Day as a way to get the students into reading about sports, have a look at our Sports Display in the Library.

We are also celebrating National Family Reading Month, come on into the Library and read to your children before school, any families reading this month get Tokens for their childrens House Team.