FROM THE PRINCIPAL
“Forgive and ye shall be forgiven.”   Luke 6:37

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“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”

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In a few weeks time some 100,000 electors go to the poll to elect a new mayor of Logan City. While our school is in Brisbane City it follows that many parents live in Logan City as the border between the two runs across busy Priestdale Road. The mid-term resignation of Mayor Freeman has prompted this by-election. Public office at the local level is robust and up front. It is far removed from the ethereal realms of the Australian Senate, for example. Local Councillors are woken up at night by irate residents complaining about everything from busted water mains to hooning teenagers. They cop complaints about graffiti spraying vandals and Library opening hours. So why do they do it? I like to think they see their role as a civic duty. They throw their hat in the ring and are hired and fired on the whim of public opinion. The field of candidates suggest that civic spirit is alive and well in our neighbouring city. Whoever wins will have big shoes to fill steering one of the fastest growing regions in Australia towards a brighter future.

Deputy Principal
They say that a day in politics is a long time, I think that at times this does not compare to a day in a school!  As many parents may have noted, our second Deputy Principal, Mrs Lesley Vogan has been absent and Mrs Leigh Francis has been acting in the role.  Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mr Midgley, the Principal of Springwood Road State School has had to leave suddenly.  Ms Vogan was approached to act as Principal at Springwood Road until the end of Term 3.  This loss for Rochedale has a silver lining- it allows Mrs Francis the opportunity to act as Deputy Principal throughout this time.  I would like to congratulate both Mrs Vogan and Mrs Francis and I look forward to working with both capable administrators over the coming months.

Active Australians
It was with great pleasure that I attended the Year 5/6 sports day held last Friday at Rochedale State High School.  The day saw students in Years 5 and 6 from Rochedale State School, Rochedale South State School and Eight Mile Plains State School travel to Rochedale SHS for a day of sport.  The local sporting clubs generously donated their time and equipment to coach children in a multitude of sporting activities.  The day, sponsored by Active Australia aimed to expose our students to the joy of physical activity and the services offered by our local clubs.  I would encourage children and parents to explore membership of a sporting club now and into the future.  Many thanks to David McDonald (Principal) and all the staff and students of Rochedale State High School for their organisation and support.

LIAM SMITH
Principal

P&C A.G.M. AND GENERAL MEETING
This Tuesday Night (28/2/06) the P&C Annual General Meeting will be held in the Teacher’s Staff Room starting at 7:00pm. The election of the 2006 P&C Executive will be conducted and the audited financial reports will be presented. The Annual General Meeting will be followed by the regular monthly meeting of the P&C.

All are welcome.

SCHOOL DISCO
The school disco will be held this Saturday 4^th March in the activities building.

LUCKY DOOR PRIZES: Don’t forget to grab a ticket on your way in.

Prizes include: Cameras, CD’s and watches etc as well as prizes for dance competitions.
Macarena, Chicken Dance etc.
A fun night for all the kids (& parents too!)

Grades 1 – 4 5:30pm – 7:15pm
Grades 5 – 7 7:30pm – 9:30pm

See you there!

ARTS EXTRAVAGANZA
On Friday 31 March the school is hosting an ‘Arts Extravaganza’.

PANCAKE DAY
On Tuesday 28^th February the year Two’s are hosting a PANCAKE DAY. All funds raised will go towards resources for the children. Pancakes will be $1 each at Morning Tea in the 3/4 eating area. Your support is appreciated.

PARENT’S PRAYER GROUP

We meet on Wednesday afternoons for 15 minutes between 2.30 pm and 2.45 pm in the ESL room, just near the area between the Grade Three classrooms.  Look out for the signs!

If you would like more information or directions, please call

Mary       3841 6322
Robynne 3219 9771

JEWISH INSTRUCTION
If any Jewish families within our school community would like their child(ren) to receive instruction in the Jewish faith, could they please leave their name and contact details at the school office.

UNIFORM SHOP
We now have a range of Second-hand uniforms for sale at reasonable prices. Come by and have a look. For a limited time we are selling school bags with the School logo, every bag purchased will receive a bonus pack - Gymsack/Swimming bag, lunch cooler and a wallet.  This is great value as the school bags last for a long time and they are supported by Chiropractors. We have 2 sizes, 20 litre and 30 litre.

Chair bags
Chair Bags are back by popular demand.  An order has been put through and these will be available for purchase in Term 2.  

Winter uniforms
My apologies for the delay - an order form will be sent out to each parent/caregiver next week in the newsletter  to order their child's winter uniform requirements for this year.  All information will be detailed in this form.

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact me through the school's email link:- mscott119@eq.edu.au

Thanks
Mari-shell S
Uniform Convenor

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    Sharon McF
28/2

Wed     Melissa T
1/3

Thurs  Sharon M
2/3       Sharon G

Fri       Maryanne McN
3/3       Amanda H Julie McN

Mon     Kym B
6/3       Toni G

Tues    Chris A
7/3

Wed     Amanda R 9:30am
8/3

Thurs  Douglas K
9/3       Maryanne McN

Fri       Maryanne McN
10/3     Kathy R, Jenny C Gaila D

Mon     Anne D
13/3

Tues    Shirley L
14/3

Wed     Sue U
15/3     Cathy W

Thurs  Karen W
16/3     Sue G

Fri       Maryanne McN                        INTERSCHOOL SPORT
17/3     Kath R  Pat B, Leanne W

Mon     Lyn L
20/3     Lesley H

Tues    Anne D
21/3

Wed     Angie L
22/3

Thurs  Douglas K
23//3    Amanda C 9:30 am

Fri       Gaila D
24/3     2 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TODAY

Mon     Kaye S
27/3     Sylvia B

Thank you Marie and Kath for your help on Friday