Newsletter 77 - 13th November 2024

Principal News

Welcome to Week 7!  

 Principal messages 

Thank you to all staff, students and community for attending our 2024 Remembrance Parade.  All students behaved very respectfully. Thank you to Mr Ian Duncan for playing the bag pipes 

Thank you to the Safety Circus performers.  Our Year 2 students thoroughly enjoyed the show.   

Chappy Peter and Aunty Wave are busy organising book packs. Families will be notified about the book packs later in the term. 

Prep Parent Information Session - Thursday 14th November 9:00-9:30 am. All parents and carers are invited to attend.  This will be held in the Prep room. 

Prep students for 2025 are invited to our whole school transition morning on November 26th.  The times are confirmed as 9:30-10:30 am.  Meet at the UCA at 9:20 am and go to your new classroom.  Booklists will be handed out.  Parents and carers are invited to attend. 

Orientation Day Term 4, Week 9 

Tuesday, 26th of November 

8:30 am to 2:30 pm 

* All 2024 Year 7 students who are enrolled to attend Pioneer State High school are invited to a full day of Orientation.  

PARENTS PROVIDE TRANSPORT to and from Pioneer State High School. 

New things Happening in the School and New Ideas: - 

Christmas Concert: - The gates will open at 5 pm on the 5th December.  Gates open at 5:00 pm.  Concert starts at 5:15 pm. 

 BYO chairs and/or Picnic Rug

Already classes have started rehearsing for the Christmas Concert 

Book Fair

Thank you to Mrs Bishop and Aunty Waveney for organising our Book Fair.  Our school was able to purchase over $800 dollars’ worth of new books. 

School Plan 2025 

We are asking parents to provide information to assist our school plan for the 2024 school year.  Please let your child’s classroom teacher know should your circumstances change in the next few months for 2025. 

Celebrating our Successes: - 

Thank you to our amazing P and C for working so hard to raise money for our school.  Please buy some raffle tickets and Cookie Dough.   

Parades

During parades, we are always celebrating the great behaviour displayed by our students.  Students are presented with their 25 token Emerald Certificate, 50 token Sapphire Badge, 75 token Silver Badge and 100 token Gold Badge as well as Student of the Week Certificate on parade each week.   

It was pleasing to see all of our students in their school uniform at our Remembrance Parade on Monday 11th November.  Thank you to all students who wear their uniform with pride. 

Attendance Week 6: - Last week we had all classes celebrating attendance success. 

Great Work!!! 

Facilities and Maintenance: - 

Our school continues to have regular maintenance on many of the buildings.   

Celebrating PBL-Positive Behaviour and Learning: - 

We always celebrate the wonderful behaviour of our students at Slade Point State School. 

Our PBL Expectations and reminders for weeks 7 and 8: - 

Be a Learner 

Our Sladey Supermarket continues. Students have an opportunity to go shopping to spend their gift vouchers.  These vouchers are a great way to celebrate the wonderful behaviour of our students each day at Slade Point State School. 

Once again, a wonderful way to celebrate the success of our students at Slade Point State School. 

Date Claimers 

Adjusted Date for week 10, 3rd December Canelands and Lagoon, term 4 – year 5 and year 6; 

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: - Pre-Prep Program 

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

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

4th December, Term 4, week 10 – Sladey Celebration Day “Petting Zoo”; 

4th December, Term 4, week 10 - Year 6 Graduation Ceremony @ Surf Club (staff, parents or carers and graduating Year 6 Student to attend only.) Student Council have paid for the Graduating Students.

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

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

Have a wonderful rest of the week! 

Angie Malone 

Principal Slade Point State School 

Admin News

Admin Office Hours:  8:00 to 3:15pm.

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

Library News

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all parents and Carers who came to our 2nd Book Fair for 2024, with the help of all who brought items we sold over $2100 worth of books which has enabled Mrs Bishop to choose over $800 worth of new books for the library.   YAHOOOO

P & C News

Sladey Christmas

Pioneer Orientation Day

Remembrance Day

Slade Point State School honour those who have fallen and those who are still serving every year. The sound of the Last Post echoes throughout the hall, followed by a minute's silence. We stand united, heads bowed to remember the fallen. Poppy pins adorn our clothes, a symbol of respect and gratitude. Followed by Mr Duncan who gave a moving speech and played his bag pipes.

Sacramental Process for 2025

Preparation for the Sacraments of Penance (First Confession), Confirmation, First Eucharist (First Holy Communion). Will commence with Registration and Parent Information Night TUESDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2025, 5:30pm at St Joseph’s Church, 21 – 23 Grendon Street, North Mackay. 

Attendance of parents at this meeting is essential for the success of our Sacramental Program.  Your attendance will be taken as an indication that you do wish your son/daughter to receive the Sacraments of Penance, Confirmation and Eucharist at this time. 

For children who are: 

A) Over the age of 7 and have not been baptised; or B) Have been baptised in another Christian Faith Tradition. 

Parents are still required to come to the Parent Information Evening and Fr Andrew will meet with you separately to discuss the particular process for the Initiation of Children of Catechetical Age.  

 What to bring along: 

A copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate if your child WAS NOT BAPTISED in St Joseph’s Parish North Mackay. 

Completed Registration form SIGNED BY BOTH PARENTS and fee for those involved in the program $60.00 per child payable on the night.  

For information Letter and Registration Form please contact Parish Office Phone: 4957 4855 or Email: stjomky@rok.catholic.net.au Tuesday to Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm.