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FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Thoughts for the Week
“The
Resurrection makes a difference – the difference between life and death,
light and darkness, hope and despair.”
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“Children add love to every day lighting up life in their own special
way.”
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Art show success
I was pleased to meet so many visitors last Friday. The success
of our Art Extravaganza augers well for such events. Maybe we could
repeat our exhibition biannually? There are too many people to thank for
helping make the evening so special, but particular thanks must go to Ms
Kate Duncanson and Mrs Debbie Conroy for organising such a terrific
evening. On the subject of art we were saddened by the death of Broken
Hill legend Pro Hart at the age of 76. Hart left a legacy of bush art
which enshrines him in the Australian psyche of the humble, self taught
mine worker who became a household name, painting thousands of images
over a career spanning close to five decades. His ability to retain the
common touch, his refusal to relocate from Broken Hill to Sydney, his
commercial appeal and larrikin antics in memorable commercials, such as
the unforgettable carpet snip where he crawls around covered in paint
and spaghetti while an Italian cleaner moans ‘Oh, Meester Hart, Meester
Hart!’ caused him to be shunned by the curators at the National Gallery.
Not one Pro Hart painting is to be found on its walls. My favourite Hart
painting is a relatively early work “Finding God” where the painter
scaffolds the congregation on planks, temporarily levering the church
steeple to, purportedly, check if God is present. A most powerful oil on
canvass on display in Pro Hart’s own gallery in Broken Hill. Critics
aside, I for one would treasure a Pro Hart original adorning the
Principal’s office.
Different holidays
As term 1 draws to an end this Friday Education Queensland is
gazetting its school holidays differently. In the past schools have
broken up on Maundy Thursday commencing the Easter Holidays with Good
Friday and running through the following week. This year we do it
differently by breaking up a week earlier. The duration of the Easter
break is of course the same as always, only the dates are different.
This has been a long term for students and Staff. Much has been achieved
since late January. The positive feedback which reaches my deputies and
I makes for a happy school where great learning is taking place. It’s
not rocket science to work out that if students, teachers,
administrators and principals have common goals, common aspirations, and
‘all bat for the same team’ great scores can be achieved. Our enrolment
numbers are steadily increasing, suggesting that our school’s reputation
as a safe, enjoyable place of learning is growing well beyond our
school’s geographical borders.
Easter Holidays
are much more than hot-cross buns from Coles or Easter eggs from
Woolworths. Our students have looked at the impact of Easter in history.
Several Class Easter activities will occur this week. Our ‘little
people’ will no doubt shine in their Easter Bonnet parade, while the
topic of Easter and its message will resonate not only here at Rochedale
State School, but in every school across Queensland. In an increasingly
secular society Easter still occupies, alongside Christmas, the pivotal
position of Christian holy days. In times of uncertainty and change
across the board, many draw comfort from the enduring message of Easter,
a point of enduring comfort for young and old alike. May you all have a
safe, wonderful and enjoyable Easter 2006.
School Nurse visits- Human
Relations Education Year 7
Ros Davidson, our school health nurse will be providing Human
Relationship talks with the Year 7 students over the coming week. If
you have any issues with your child attending these information
sessions, please contact the school office.
Feedback
The following letter was received at the office last week. I
believe it speaks for itself…
Dear Mrs Smith, yesterday I attended the Year 4 Excursion. It
was good to see such good behaviour from all students. Mrs Lawrie and
the other Year 4 teachers should be congratulated for their leadership
qualities.
LIAM SMITH
Principal
MATHS COMPETITION
All money for the
Maths Competition must be in by this Wednesday 5th April.
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
ANZAC DAY
BADGES
ANZAC Day badges are now on sale at the Office for 50 cents.
Tip Top
Fundraiser
Thank you to
all who sent in
Tip Top bags or
packets last
week. This will
be a continuous
fundraiser for
2006, so
remember, don’t
throw out those
Tip Top
bags/packets –
they can be left
in the special
container
located outside
of the Tuckshop.
Thank you for your support
Julie Johnson
P&C President
Ph 0423 919 534 |
STUDENT
COUNCIL NEWS
Lunch Time
Discos
will be held in the last week of school. Entry fee will be 50c.
In the Junior
disco there will
be a special
prize for the
best Easter
Bonnet. The
Junior Disco
(Grades 1-4)
will be held on
Thursday 4th
April and the
Senior Disco
(Grades 5- 7)
will be held on
the 6th
April.
ARTS EXTRAVAGANZA
We raised over $5,000-00, which is great. Thank you for a
wonderful
night. To all
those that gave
up their time on
Friday night, we
truly appreciate
it. Deb Conroy,
I could not have
done it without
you, you are an
amazing lady.
Maria and
Michelle, your
effort in the
kitchen was
fantastic.
Janelle Gover
constantly gave
100%. There
were so many
other helpers.
Katrina, Jean,
Fran, Leigh,
Karen, David,
Gail, Joel,
Trish Gover,
Vicky, Craig,
David W, Gayle
and so many more
– thankyou! The
night was a
success because
of those that
made the time
and effort to
come and because
of your generous
nature and
amazing support.
Thank you
Kate Duncanson
For those people who missed out on my special announcement, I
presented the
school with a
tiled chess
table. The
craft ladies
made the table
from one of the
old school
desks. The
table is to be
used in the
library. I hope
the children get
many hours of
use from the
chess table.
P.S. The craft group will be starting after Easter. Keep
all those empty
Easter baskets
and chickens and
we will use
them. These
donated goods
can be left at
tuck shop.
Jenny P.
UNIFORM SHOP
Winter Uniform Orders are
now CLOSED.
Orders have now
been placed and
we cannot accept
late orders.
All winter
uniforms ordered
will arrive the
first week of
May and will be
ready for pick
up on 11-12 May
2006. If you
have missed out,
we do have some
second-hand
winter uniforms
available for
sale at
reasonable
prices.
The Uniform Shop will be
closed on Friday
7 April for
Stocktake
purposes. I
apologise for
any
inconvenience
caused.
We will be open again in
Term 2.
Thursday -Friday
20 – 21st
April 2006 from
8-00am – 9-00am.
If you have any
queries, please
feel free to
contact me
through the
school’s email
link:
Marishell.Scott@eq.edu.au.
Have a great and safe
holidays
everyone, and
wish you all a
Happy Easter!
Thanks
Mari-shell S.
Uniform Convenor
A reminder that there
have been some
prices changes
effective 1
March. The
price list can
be downloaded
from our website
-
www.rochedalss.eq.edu.au,
and click on the
word "Uniform
Shop" on the
left hand side.
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.
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
4/4
Wed
Melissa T
5/4
Thurs
Katrina B
6/4
Fri
Gaila D
7/4
Jenny C,
Katrina B
1
HELPER NEEDED
Mon 10/4 -
Mon 17/4
EASTER VACATION
Tues
18/4
PUPIL FREE
DAY
Wed
Angela L
19/4
Thurs
Amanda C
20/4
Fri
INTERSCHOOL
SPORT
21/4
Douglas K
1 HELPER NEEDED
Leanne W
Mon
Kaye S
24/4 Silvia
B
Tues
25/4
ANZAC DAY
HOLIDAY
Wed
Melissa T
26/4
Thurs
Sharon M
27/4 Sharon
G
Fri
28/4
2 HELPERS NEEDED
Mon
1/5
LABOR DAY
HOLIDAY |
Tues Chris A
2/5
Wed Amanda R
9-30am
3/5
Thank you
Cathy, Douglas and Leanne for your help last week.
Pizza
Day
Don’t forget Wednesday is
pizza day. All other hot food is available. Enjoy your pizzas. Make sure your
rubbish goes in the bin!
IOU’S
All IOU’s outstanding, must
be paid this week.
Running Food Stock Down
As we are nearing the end
of term, we will be letting our stock run down. If we cannot supply your
child’s food an alternative will be supplied.
On behalf
of myself and tuck shop committee ladies, I wish you all a Happy Easter and if
travelling, drive carefully. See you all next term. This one won’t be as
long, only 10 weeks.
Apple
Slinky Machine
I am sure
you have read or heard of the apple slinky. It just happens that we now have one
and I have a licence to use this marvellous piece of equipment. You have 2
choices.
1
Bring your own apple
from home and we will turn out a slinky for 30c or
2
Purchase an apple from the tuckshop for 80c and we will turn out a
slinky.
These
slinkies look cool and taste yummy.
Running Food Stock Down
As we are nearing the end
of term, we will be letting our stock run down. If we cannot supply your child’s
food an alternative will be supplied.
ROSHCA
Monday
Afternoon Tea
Soup & Bread
Craft Colouring in competition
Outside Activity Obstacle Course
Tuesday
Afternoon Tea
Dip, Crackers & Veggies
Craft Plasticine Fun
Outside Activity Sky Ball
Wednesday
Afternoon Tea
Fruit Platter
Craft Bread Bracelets
Outside Activity Frizbee Netball
Thursday
Afternoon Tea
Pop corn & fruit
Craft Pop stick, match stick, peg ft
Outside Activity Poison Ball
Friday
Afternoon Tea
Dip, crackers & vegies
Craft Scooby Creations
Outside Activity Relay Races
ROSHCA
Easter Vacation Care Bookings
Easter Vacation Care
commences on Monday the 10th of April and concludes on Thursday 13th
of April.
If you
wish to book your child/ren in for this time period please see one of the ROSHCA
team. A booking deposit of $20.00 is payable when making your booking. This
deposit will be absorbed by child care fees. No booking deposit = no booking.
SQUAD
Please note there is no squad today
– Monday but tomorrow we will be having an End of Season BBQ with fun in the
pool. All squad sessions will be in the pool together starting at 5-00 pm and
finishing at 6-30 pm we would love for all squad children to come along and
thank Mr Mat for another great season.
SQUAD
FEES
We have many people with
outstanding fees and would like these finalised for the end of season.
If you
are unsure if you are owing, please call
Anne Dee on 3342 5253.
EAST
LOGAN FAMILY DAY CARE SCHEME
“Do you have a love of
children? Are you interested in earning income from home? Vacancies now exist
for Care Providers within our scheme. If you feel you could provide a
supportive, safe, stimulating environment for children from your home please
contact the Coordination Unit on 3341 4714 or 3341 4741.
This can
be a most satisfying and rewarding self-employment opportunity for the right
people. |
