Newsletter 88 - 12 March 2025
Principal's Desk
Welcome to Week 7!
NAPLAN has commenced this week. Thank you to Miss A and all staff supporting students over the NAPLAN Testing Period.
We are encouraging all parents and students to reach out to staff if they have any concerns or questions.
Wednesday 12th – Writing (Year 3 and Year 5)
Thursday 13th – Reading (Year 3 and Year 5)
Friday 14th – Conventions for Language (Year 3 and Year 5)
Monday 17th – Mathematics (Year 3 and Year 5)
Tuesday 18th – Thursday 20th – Make Up Tests (Year 3 and Year 5)
I am very excited to announce that our school will be taking part in Wakakirri again. Miss Jade will be working with students in year 4, year 5 and year 6. This week Miss Jade has started preparing for the story and theme “Mind over Matter”. She will begin working on the dance with students in week 8.
Congratulations to our 25 Emerald Award recipients. It was wonderful to see so many children receiving awards last week on parade. Keep up the great work Sladey Students!!!!!
Please note: Awakening Sprits will be planned for March 12th, 2026. This is due to the MECC being booked this year.
The CAID Program will still go ahead this year. Slade Point will have Uncle Patrick visiting in Term 2. Miss Jade will be supporting. Review of choreography will start in Term 4 for the Awakening Spirits in 2026.
ANZAC DAY: We will be organising our attendance at the ANZAC Day Community March. More information will be sent out over the next two weeks. Traditionally our school joins the city parade and marches to the MECC to honour those who have served to protect and keep our country safe.
Our school captains lay a wreath as part of the ceremony that follows the March. I would like to encourage as many students as possible to join our school for this year's March on Friday 25th April.
This year, primary and high school students, veterans, Navy, Army and Airforce cadets and youth groups, will assemble in the undercover car park behind Caneland Central Shopping Centre. The March will commence from this location and travel along Victoria Street and Wellington and Alfred streets.
Our school will assemble from 8 am, start the March at 8:35am and complete it by about 9:15 am. The pick-up point will be at Mackay Central School.
Our School ANZAC Day Ceremony is Tuesday 22nd April. This is the first week of Term 2. The ceremony starts at 8:45 am in the hall. All parents and carers are invited.
Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Monday 31st March in the library. A note will be coming home over the next two weeks. This year, teachers will be requesting interviews with parents and carers.
EASTER HAT PARADE: Please get ready for our annual Easter Hat Parade. This will be held on Friday 4th April -the last day of term. Students are asked to make their Easter Hat at home. We will parade or Easter Hats in the UCA or the Hall.
MOBILE PHONES: Thank you, Miss Usher and Mr Barba for timely reminders about MOBILE PHONES being handed into the office. All student phones must be delivered to the office at the start of the day, and they can be collected at the end of the day. Please do not turn phones on in the school grounds. This is Education Queensland Policy. If you are unsure, please check the School Prospectus for more details about jewellery and phones at Slade Point State School.
Student wellbeing and engagement are increasingly recognised as important aspects supporting student learning. We know they play an important part in educational outcomes and are key to students fulfilling their potential in life after school. To this end, the department has developed the Queensland Engagement and Wellbeing (QEW) Survey, and we are pleased to invite Slade Point State School to participate in the 2025 collection.
Schools that participate will receive reports that will help inform approaches to student engagement and wellbeing, a key focus area in the Equity and Excellence strategy and aligned to the Student Learning and Wellbeing Framework. The QEW survey will be administered between weeks 1-4 of Term 2 (22 April – 16 May) 2025. The survey takes up to 30 minutes for secondary students and 45 minutes for primary students to complete and asks questions about many aspects of students' wellbeing, engagement and experience at school.
Thank you to year 4 for participating in the survey. The year 4 students in the 3-4 class will also be completing the survey.
Cross Country will be coming up quickly. Training has started and Mrs Geiger has sent out a note.
Cross Country and Junior Obstacle Course will be on Friday, 21st March. The Obstacle Course starting at 8:45 am and Cross Country in the afternoon.
Cross Country will start at 1:30 sharp. Children will leave from the UCA and walk to starting positions for the start of the Cross Country. Our P and C will be providing drinks for sale. Thank you to the P and C for donating Zooper Doopers and oranges to students.
Please note that the obstacle course from 2024 will continue for our Prep and Year 1 students. This starts at 8:45 am on Friday 21st March. All parents and carers are invited to come and join in with their child.
New things Happening in the School and New Ideas: -
Upcoming Cutters visits with our Year 1, Year 3, Year 3-4 and Year 4 classes.
The Deadly Choices Team will work with our Year 2 and Year 1-2 Classes this year on a Tuesday and has been moved to term 4. It is great to have the DC Team back in our school. We look forward to seeing you in term 4.
The Deadly Mindera Meekana Program will run in weeks,4,5,6,7 and 8.
Celebrating our Successes: - Students have already received a large number of tokens for their excellent behaviour and learning. Our Sladey Superstars has been very successful, and many students have received awards.
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. During parades, we are always celebrating the great behaviour displayed by our students. Students are presented with their 25 Certificate ,50,75 and 100 badges on parade each week.
Facilities and Maintenance: -
Our administration building will be painted this term.
A Block will have some painting and refurbishment completed.
We are currently organising plumbing repairs for the Junior Boys toilet and for some of the slip pads that have been damaged in the school.
I am very pleased to announce that All Modular Buildings will have boarding added underneath and around the open sections. This will commence over the next few weeks.
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
Future Dates: -
Cross Country Friday 21st March,
Touch Football Gala Day - Thursday 3rd April. Mrs Geiger will be sending home more information about this fun day.
Sladey Celebration Day (PJ Day & Movie) Thursday 3rd April.
Last day of Term one - Friday 4th April. School resumes Tuesday 22nd April.
Month of MAY: National Family Reading Month
Book Fair: 12-16 August
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
Angie Malone
Principal Slade Point State School
Admin
School Office Hours - 8:00am to 3:15pm
Please note that the school phone may not be answered outside of these times.
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:
Please make sure the school office has current phone numbers so that we are able to contact you in an emergency. Some of the contact numbers on our system do not answer.
Thank you.
Student Resource Scheme Invoices - All invoices for SRS are due by end of this term. You can make payments several ways:
- QParents
- BPoint. Click on the emailed invoice. The link will take you to the BPoint site where you can pay by card.
- EFTPOS or Cash in the school office.
- Direct Debit to the school account.
- Centrepay
Camp Information
Year 5 & 6 Camp
BIG 4 Adventure Whitsunday - 22 to 24 April
Invoices have been emailed for the balance of the camp fees - $128.30
Payment of ALL camp fees due by Friday 28th March - week 9. If payment is not received your child will not be able to attend.
Can I Take a Photo?
It has been brought to our attention, that photographs of children that are not your own have been taken at our parade mornings. We understand that parents are busy and may have asked you to take the photo of their child, however you MUST obtain consent from Parents. Some students at school ARE NOT allowed to be photographed.
Free KINDY
Celebrating Successes
Students who received their Emerald Award
Students with their Sapphire Badges
Student of the Week Award
Wheel of Attendance
St Patricks Day
Student Council are having a Come dressed in Green Day to celebrate St Patricks Day with a gold coin donation.
New's from the CEC
Our state school relies on Community Support. Without it, we'd struggle to provide enriching experiences. Your help makes a difference. Together, we can achieve great things!
Tuckshop
Order your special St Patrick's Day Menu. Parents, please note that normal tuckshop will also be available.
Brothers Netball
Dance Workz Slade Point
Mackay Gymnastics
