FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Thoughts for the Week
“Thinking you’re the best only starts fights. But listen to what others tell you, that will make you wise.” Proverbs 13:10

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“Children add love to every day, lighting up life in their own special way.”

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Visit of Minister for Education and the Arts
Last Thursday, our Minister for Education and the Arts, the Hon. Anna Bligh MP, accompanied by our local Member, Mr Phil Reeves MP and our Education Director (Schools), Ms Jo Diessel, visited our school.

The Minister and Mr Reeves addressed a special school parade and had morning tea with our staff and P&C Representatives.

During her visit, the Minister announced the development of a Master Plan for the redevelopment of our school to accommodate an increased enrolment due to the residential development of the area surrounding our school.

Anzac Badges are on sale at the school office for 50c.

“Shop for Your School” Project
Our school is participating in Westfield Garden City’s 2005 “Shop for your School” project, as was decided at our recent P&C Meeting.

If you are unable to participate whilst at Garden City, please drop your Garden City dockets into the school office as we have parents who are willing to go to Garden City and enter your dockets on behalf of our school.

If you shop at Garden City, please participate in this project as our school can earn valuable rewards.

School Photos
Our 2005 School Photos were taken last Term. We anticipate the ordered photos will be returned to the school soon.

Please keep the donations coming as our fete, to be held on 28 May, is our P & C’s major fundraising activity for 2005.

Schools and Parents Magazine
The first issue of “Schools and Parents” magazine in 2005 is being forwarded home with today’s newsletter. Stories will include important information related to your child’s education.

Free Dress Days – Fete
Each year we have three Free Dress Days with the proceeds being directed toward funding expenses associated with the annual school Fete. 

Wednesday will be a Free Dress Day with proceeds going to the Fete.

Students who choose to wear free dress are requested to donate a gold coin.

Could I request parents to ensure that their children attend school in appropriate clothing otherwise parents will be phoned to come to the school and change their child’s clothing?

Holiday Next Monday
Parents are reminded that next Monday, 25 April, 2005 is the ANZAC Day Holiday and the school will be closed on that day.
 

1D        Layla S
           Consistently trying her hardest in all areas of her work. Layla is a pleasure to teach          

1L        Zali W
            Having a positive attitude and setting a good example to follow    

1T        Kevin N
            His improved concentration and maturity towards all aspects of school

1B        Trent T
             Great writing achievements and great work habits

1S        Brooke J
            Her politeness and excellent behaviour in class   

2C        Bradley N
            Being an attentive listener and for his conscientious attitude to his work. Well Done!        

2J         Maddison R
           Consistently displaying positive behaviours and work ethic in the classroom

2U        Luke D
            Trying to improve his handwriting and colouring inside the lines   

2A        Zoe R
            Her creative writing and publishing of stories at home and school which she proudly shares with the class  

3J         Kaelyn T
            Always doing her best in classwork       

3H        Steven H
            Being a helpful, responsible and cooperative member of our class

3W       Lauren S
Exemplary behaviour and excellent work skills   

3K        Jessica B
            Impressive levels of commitment to learning and involvement in all areas of school life. An excellent student

            Annabel B
Impressive work and an impressive attitude. An impressive student         

4J         Daniel W
            His enthusiastic approach to learning

4D        Shiara A
            Consistently doing her best work

4A        Curtis V
            For the outstanding content and presentation of his project work  

4/5C     Mitchell A
            Displaying an enthusiastic attitude in all academic work with a special interest in Science              

5K        John D
            Always working consistently in class

5C        Joel G
            His keen attitude in all aspects of his work in class

5F        Samantha T
            Always producing work of a high standard

6L        Alex A
            Her wonderfully thoughtful, helpful, caring nature and the excellent start she has made to Year Six           

6F        Joshua D
            For being our “Student of the Term” and always putting in his best effort             

6R        Salome T
            Always being a conscientious and co-operative student   

6C        Brie A
            A continuing positive attitude to social and educational improvement        

7S        Taylor P
            Displaying a conscientious attitude towards his work       

7L        Kurt E
            Working exceptionally hard and completing all tasks to a high standard     

7B        Regan J
            Always approaching his schoolwork positively and diligently. Well done Regan!

Chinese            Natalie R
Participating in activities with commitment and interest

ROSCHA         Courtney V
Always displaying appropriate and courteous behaviour  

 MIKE GORDON
Principal

SCHOOL DENTAL CLINIC
The Rochedale School Dental clinic is currently open Monday to Wednesday 8:00am – 4:00pm each week. The school Dental Service provides free general dental treatment for eligible children. Consent forms have recently been issued to all Year One students. If you have given permission for your child to receive a dental check-up, they will be called to the clinic with a small group of children from their class for this check-up. (If you would like to attend for the check-up, please call the Clinic to arrange an appointment.) If treatment is considered to be required, further consent is required and a form will be issued to you for your permission, and an appointment will be issued. If you wish to contact the clinic to discuss your child’s treatment please Ph 3841 4428.

Robyn O
President
Ph        3341 5712
Mobile 0400 055 842

STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS
Environmental Awards
Term One winners were Year Two. Last Friday Year Two was treated to a huge slab of cake for little lunch in the Activity Building. From the huge smiles and licking of fingers it was easy to see that the cake was thoroughly enjoyed. Well done Year Two.

Term Two – Week One winners were Year Five.

Week Two and Three winners will be announced at our next normal parade.

GROCERY WHEEL
What an exceptional turn out we had last week. There was barely room to move in the P&C room.

Thanks to all the classes for their donations. We’re calling for cleaning – (sponges, soap, detergent) products or non-edibles like freezer bags, alfoil etc this week.

Remember there’s 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd prizes to be won for your class’s effort. With so many classes donations it could be a close year.

Sara H

PANCAKE DAY
2C and 1D are having a pancake stall on Wednesday 27 April at Morning Tea. All proceeds from this day will go towards purchasing ingredients for the Kebabs Stall at the fete.

Pancakes will be sold 2 for $1.00. Condiments are also available for students.

Thank you for your support.

Uniform Shop
The uniform shop is open:
Thursday 8:00am – 9:00am
Friday     8:00am – 9:00am

For an appointment outside these hours please phone 0422 903 870.

Winter uniform orders for 2005 have now closed.

Thank you Julie for coming to my rescue last week.

Special!!!
Fleecy trackpants were $22.00 now $10.00

Limited sizes and quantities.

Thank you
Sue B

tuckshop News
If for any reason you are unable to work on your rostered day, please give Norma a call on 3341 1149.

Tuckshop

Tues    “Help Needed”
19/4      Please Someone
 

Wed     Dianne / Donna
20/4      Sharleen W
Help Needed Today Only

Thurs  Linda / Douglas
21/4      Sharon M
  Amanda R 9:15am

Fri       Kath
22/4      Tracey S, Leanne T
Mari-Shell A 8:30am – 11:00am
 Georgina S 8:30am – 11:00am
2 Helpers needed after 11:00am

Mon    ANZAC DAY
25/4      HOLIDAY

Tues    Anne D
26/4      Michelle G

Wed     Dianne / Donna
27/4      May C, Monica T

Thurs  Linda, Karen K
28/4      Nina S, Cathie T

Fri       Kath / Diane
29/4      Glenda B, Tracy S
  Shandelle R 11:00am – 1:30pm

Mon    LABOUR DAY
2/5        HOLIDAY

Tues    “Help Needed”
3/5        Please Someone

Wed     Dianne / Donna
4/5        Melissa T, Sharleen H

Thurs  Linda, Amanda C
5/5        Karen K
   Help Needed Today Only

Fri       Diane / Glenda
6/5        Anna G, Tracey S
 Mari-Shell A 8:30am – 11:00am
Shandelle R 11:00am – 1:30am

Thank you to helpers who pop in to offer assistance. Between 8:30am and 9:30am is our busy time with ringing up orders, serving parents/children, putting milk in fridge, icing cakes and wrapping up bakery, to name a few. Please we need your help, especially on Friday, April 22^nd from 11:00am. There is no way 3 ladies can operate this Tuckshop on that day. We need 2 parents to help from 11:00am. Fridays are a busy day and we require 5 people on each Friday. We have children who travel to sport and they require their lunch at 12:25pm. Sometimes mum has no food in the cupboard so the children need to have Tuckshop on a Friday. Please help out. Your services are urgently needed.

Phone Norma on 3341 1149

Lunch Orders
We are receiving big and little lunch orders written out on envelopes, please write orders on brown lunch bags provided or you may purchase them from your supermarket.

Friday Interschool Sports Lunch Orders
Children who attend interschool sport are to use the “Sports” menu only. There will be NO subs, sandwiches, chicken or beef burgers or toasted sandwiches. If you do not have a copy of the menu call into the Tuckshop or see Mrs Vicky King, 5K.

Thank You
Thank you Lisa for baking patty cakes while Lyn was incapacitated.

ROSHCA Program

Monday
Afternoon Tea              Dip and Crackers
Craft                            Journal Making
Outside Activity            Speedball

Tuesday
Afternoon Tea              Corn Thins and Fruit
Craft                            Crayon Painting
Outside Activity            Parachute Games
Cooking                        Chocolate Crackles

Wednesday
Afternoon Tea              Chocolate Crackles
Craft                            Group Felt Story
Outside Activity            Soccer Brandy

Thursday
Afternoon Tea              Ice Blocks and Fruit
Craft                            Playdough Fun
Outside Activity            Touch Wood

Friday
Afternoon Tea              Fruit Salad
Craft                            Snow Flakes
Outside Activity            Lilly Pad Leap

LOST TAZLON JACKET
I have found a size 6 jacket in excellent condition. It has initials on the lining.

Please call Kathy on 0402 143 278 if it belongs to you.

SHARED PARENTING: THE LEGAL VIEW

MacDonnells Solicitors 2005 Public Seminar

Understanding the legal issues of shared parenting and how they can affect you.

When: Wednesday 20 April
Time:  6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where:            Calamvale Community College
Cost:   Free

Reservations essential by 18 April, telephone

 3031 9857 or e-mail lhansen@bne.macdonnells.com.au

FREE INFORMATION EVENING ON LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
If your child is struggling at school, has problems with reading, writing, homework, self-esteem or co-ordination attend the free Public Talk at Cavendish Road State High School, T Block auditorium, cnr Cavendish Rd and Holland Rd, Holland Park on Thursday, 5 May, 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Hear parents talk about their experiences with a drug-free Program for the learning difficulties associated with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADD/ADHD and Aspergers Syndrome. Free admission, to book call the Dore Centre on 1300 55 77 11.

SPRINGWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH
If you love Hi-5 then you will love Rocfish! They are coming to Springwood Christian Church 3357 Pacific Hwy at 9:00am, Sunday, 24 April. For more information call 3208 8855.