Newsletter 69 - 4th September 2024

Principal's News

Welcome to Week 9!

 Principal's messages

Slade Point State School is always focused on improving communication with parents/carers and staff. Every day at school is busy and full of learning opportunities.  We also want to keep all of our students safe.  If you have any concerns about something that is happening at school, you can always check with your child’s teacher at the pick-up gate.

Staff are also available in the Under Cover Area at 8 am each morning, to check with about any questions you may have.  You can also make an appointment with your class teacher to discuss any issues or concerns.

A reminder that over weeks 9 and 10 we have been focusing on the PBL Expectation of: - Be a Learner.  We can always encourage students to continue to be learners around solving problems they are having a school.

Thank you for your continued support in fostering a safe, respectful and nurturing environment for our students.  There are always staff on duty at lunch times to assist all students in the playground.  Please remind your child that it is important to report to a staff member, about any problems they are having in the playground.  Children will recognise staff by their orange vests, and they will assist at all times.

It is positive that your child may be discussing things with you at home about school.  Always check with them about which staff member they have reported to and in what area of the school.  It is hard for children to know the names of all staff, but it is important to check that they have reported to a teacher on duty.

A big thank you goes out to Miss Roberts for her organisation around swimming.   Swimming dates are as below.  Times will be communicated to parents over the new two weeks.

Swimming - Week 1 and 2 - Term 4

Week 1 (Tuesday 1^st, Wednesday 2^nd and Thursday 3^rd October) and Week 2 (Tuesday 8^th, Wednesday 9^th and Thursday 10^th October)  Please return the yellow permission form as soon as possible.  Payments for swimming are due Friday 13th September.

Teachers are always available to confirm dates or times for the various activities that your child may be involved in. Notes that are sent home will have dates, days and payment details on them, as well as the times for various activities.

Culture Day was a great success this year. The concert dancing was amazing.  Miss Jade and Aunty Vik did a wonderful job preparing our students for the dancing.  I would like to thank all of the teachers, Aunty Waveney and Miss A for the Sladey Artist Art work in the library.  Mr Martin did a fantastic job on the grounds. 

Another big thank you is extended to Aunty Waveney, Aunty Vik and Chappy Peter for their tireless work around preparing for Culture Day.  Thank you to all of our community who helped on the day. 

Krista Bagley and Devan Brown assisted with painting our snake under A Block. Uncle Patrick and Miss Roberts held a fantastic dance session in the hall.  Chappy Peter and Miss Armstrong also held an enjoyable rotation activity on the Culture Day.

Finally, I would also like to thank MCFC and Connected Beginning for your support on Culture Day.

A reminder:

If you have any concerns or questions about things that are happening at school or events at school: -

1. You can email or ring the school office and ask to speak to your child’s teacher.
2. You can also contact a staff member at the pick-up gate in the afternoon or see a staff member in the UCA each morning.

Always encourage your child to report any issues they might be having at school.  

Pioneer High School will be holding its 2024 Year 7 Orientation Day on Tuesday, 26^th of November.  Please save this date. It will run from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.  Parents are responsible for bringing transporting their own child and picking up their own child.

In summary the main event is below: -

Week 1 and 2 Term 4 Swimming - Week 1 (Tuesday 1st, Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd October) and Week 2 (Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th October)

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: -

MySchool dates term 4-

3rd October, 17th October, 31st October

C and K Kindy dates term 3 and term 4-

12th September, 10th October, 24th October, 7th November

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

12^th September, week 10 Sladey Celebration Day – Lower School (scooters in the UCA- MUST HAVE A HELMET TO SCOOTER) Upper School (Lawn Bowls) CONFIRMED!

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

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

Orientation Day Term 4, Week 9  Tuesday, 26th of November  8:30 am to 2:30 pm

* All 2024 Year 7 students attend a full day of Orientation at PSHS. PARENTS PROVIDE TRANSPORT.

26^th November, week 9, all 2024 Year 7 students attend a full day of Orientation PSHS

26^th November, week 9, all classes at Slade Point State School will have an orientation morning from 8:45 am to 10:45 am.  Meeting in the UCA at 8:45 am.

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 (Year 5 and Year 6 students)

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

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

Please note - School phone may not be answered outside of these hours.

P & C

Ask about the NEW ITEMS available at the Tuckshop.

Young Engineers

 Young Engineers workshops in Mackay during Spring Holidays 17-18 September at CQUniversity Ooralea.

Young Engineers is a fun and interactive STEM based program aimed at school children from Yr1 – Yr9 (with different activities for different age groups).

Mackay Surf Life Saving Club

We are having come & try days every Sunday throughout September from 8.45am – 11.00am where nippers and their families will be able to participate in nipper events such as flags, beach sprints, relays, wade races, surf education, as well as a sausage sizzle by the beach. 

Wetland Walkabout Mackay

Mackay Gymnastics

Father's Day Raffle Winner

Congratulations to the Winner of the Father's Day Raffle......  Kasey T

Teacher Aide Week Celebrations

Slade Point State School celebrated Teacher Aide Week on Monday our hard-working Teacher Aides had a lovely, shared morning tea and received a small token of appreciation. Thank you to all of our Teacher-Aides.

Cultural Day

My New Gallery