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FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Thoughts for the Week
“The
Lord is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has
made.” Psalm 145:13
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“Happiness is in the
comfortable companionship of friends.” Pam Brown
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The
Queen at 80
While we
celebrated the Queen’s Birthday on the wrong day [she was actually born a
few months ago] we still enjoyed the experience. A TV documentary about
Her Majesty at 80 was seen by many last Sunday night. Whether pro- or
anti monarchist one has to commend Her Majesty for tenacity, focus and
dedication. Her endurance ‘race’ makes her one of the longest reigning
monarchs in the world. Celebrating her birthday with a long week-end gave
all Australians a chance to relax and spend quality time together,
something increasingly more important in the fast pace of contemporary
society.
Mike
Moves On
Education
Queensland’s recent announcement that Principal Mike Gordon has been
appointed Principal of Yugumbir State School has obvious implications for
us here at Rochedale State School. Mike’s distinguished teaching career
began several decades ago. Following the path of working in many different
schools around Queensland, Mike ascended the promotion ladder and, along
the way, endeared himself to staff, students and parents. Mike’s
down-to-earth style, honed from country experiences in western Queensland
and other rural hamlets endeared him to all who made his acquaintance.
Mike’s tenure at Rochedale State School left an indelible mark on the
school. His clear thinking, no-nonsense approach, cut ground with
Rochedale locals. Mike Gordon’s leadership of Rochedale State School will
long be remembered as a period of growth, consolidation and future focus.
His new posting at Yugumbir, now confirmed by Education Queensland, takes
Mike to the next level of responsibility. A decidedly larger school, staff
and student population, calls on great leadership skills. These, I happen
to know, will be drawn from Mike’s extensive repertoire for the benefit of
his new teaching environment. On behalf of the Rochedale school community
I take the opportunity to wish Mike and his family that success he so
richly deserves while officially recognising the wonderful legacy he
leaves behind.
So
who stays on?
I am pleased to
announce that I have been entrusted by Education Queensland to continue as
Acting Principal until year’s end at Rochedale State School. My first year
at this great school is now almost concluded. The fact that I shall be
staying on for another 6 months in the role as your Principal has pleased
me. From the outset of my tenure I have been impressed by the school, its
ethics, principles and vision. I have been fortunate to inherit that staff
loyalty, professionalism and dedication my predecessor Mike Gordon
enjoyed. I strive to reciprocate that same loyalty and am happy to
continue in my role as your Principal. This school will never be a
one-man-band. Our successes are shared, as are our obstacles and barriers.
Thankfully there are more of the former than the latter. To this end I
would like to highlight the wonderful exposure our gifted students have
received outside, beyond the school boundary fence.
Education Week
Busy Carindale
Shopping Centre paused, Centre court, to enjoy the wonderful voices of our
two choirs the other day. Shoppers plonked their bags down, jaws dropping,
eyes misting up at the clear sound of our very professional choirs.
Forget, for a moment, instruments be they strings or brass, and focus on
that God-given instrument we all carry around – voice! The talented choirs
from Rochedale were clearly crowd favourites during Education Week. One
animated shopper exclaimed, “These kids should be on Australian Idol.”
Another suggested the Queensland Opera company. Yes, for a few brief
moments the beeping sound of the checkout scanners of Coles and Woolworths
gave way to the combined voices of Rochedale’s two polished choirs. Well
done, Mr Joel Eames, our choirmaster. And guess what…?
It
did not end there…
At the recent
Redlands Eisteddfod our band received a Highly Commended. These awards are
not given out willy nilly, but require for their attainment commitment,
strong commitment. The instrumental lessons lay the foundation, yet it is
the practice at home for many hours which make the difference. Children
can be justifiably proud of their achievements and we salute their
efforts. Some of our students in Year 7 will attend an upcoming Music Camp
this week at Rochedale State High School. This will be an excellent forum
to hone their craft and meet other instrumental musicians from around the
district. As a culmination of the music camp our students will be part of
a concert at Springwood State High School this Thursday, 15th
June. This concert, open to the public, showcases the talent of youth in
the area. Do take the opportunity to hear our best, many of whom are
destined to a career in music in years to come.
Walk-a-thon this week
Yes, it’s time to
dust off your Nikes, Adidas, Pumas or the plain K-mart variety for a
fun-filled, yet important walk. This time all funds raised are staying
inside the school perimeter fence through an injection of new playground
and sporting equipment. It is an excellent way to stay fit. Everyone can
walk at their own pace, while making money for a worthwhile cause. On the
subject of sporting equipment I am pleased to announce that the long
awaited backboards for our basketball hoops are about to be installed.
This will thrill the many devotees who love the game of basketball. We can
expect good patronage as the boys and girls work out with their shooting
skills using state-of-the-art backboards.
And
that’s the way it is this Tuesday….
Liam Smith
Principal
P&C NEWS
P&C Meeting
The next meeting of
the P&C will be held on Tuesday, June 20th starting at
7:00pm. The meeting is in the Teachers’ Staff Room.
Tip Top Fundraiser
Keep those bread
wrappers coming in! Thank-you to those who have been dropping off their
Tip Top wrappers into the container located outside of the tuckshop. Tip
Top will give the school 10c for each wrapper collected. The Tip Top range
includes the Tip Top bread range as well as Golden Crumpets & Pancakes,
Burgen Bread, Bazaar Breads of the World, Noble Rise.
Walk-a-thon
The walk-a-thon will
be held this Friday June 16, starting after parade at 9:30. Parents
are welcome to attend and participate to encourage the children.
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On completion of
the Walk-a-thon
participants
will be able to
have a free
glass of Milo
from the Milo Go
Energy Team.
We need all
Sponsorship
Sheets returned
by this Friday,
June 16
so the number of
laps completed
can be entered
onto the
sponsorship
Sheet.
The Sponsorship
Sheets should be
returned to your
child’s teacher.
The sheets will
be returned to
your child on
Friday so they
can collect
their
sponsorship
money.
The sponsorship
sheet and money
must be returned
to the School
Activity
Building during
the week of
Monday 19th
June through to
Friday 23rd
June before
school. Please
ensure your
child’s name and
class is clearly
marked on their
sheet and
collected money
envelop.
Prizes will be
awarded at the
first Parade
after the school
holidays. The
money raised by
the Walk-a-thon
is targeted at
providing new
playground
equipment and
sporting gear
for our school.
On behalf of the
P&C thank you
for your
support.
Julie Johnson
P&C President
Ph 0423 919 534
STUDENT COUNCIL
NEWS
Talent Quest
Our annual
talent quest has
been delayed
until the last
week of term.
Our junior
section – grades
on to four will
be held on
Tuesday the 20th
of June. The
senior section –
grades five to
seven will be
held on
Wednesday the 21st
June. We have
received a good
number of
entries already
but will still
take new entries
until this
Friday. Entry
fee for the
talent quest is
$1 per entry. It
will only cost
the audience 50
cents to see the
great talent
available in our
school. Parents
are welcome to
come along.
Icy-cups will be
for sale on the
day at 50 cents
each. Come along
and support our
Student Council.
Mrs Fenwick
co-ordinator
Junior Netball
Both Junior A
and Junior B
played in the
last game of the
netball season
last Friday.
Junior A played
a tough match
for 5th
place against
Wishart but were
unlucky to be
beaten in the
final few
minutes.
Junior B made it
into the finals,
where they
played a very
courageous game
against
Mansfield.
Although we were
well beaten on
the day the
girls never
stopped trying.
I would like to
thank the girls
for the
sportsmanship
the have shown
over the season
and the effort
they all put in.
Mrs Fenwick
(coach)
UNIFORM SHOP
WINTER UNIFORM
ORDERS
The following
winter uniform
orders needs to
be finalised.
Uniforms
must be
collected before
the end of Term
2 - June 23:-
A. Esposito - 2D
T. Pearce - 4C
C & J Pratt - 1L
& 2B
G. Calabria
L. Bellert - 4D
We also have
surplus
new
winter uniforms.
They will be
available for
purchase.
Otherwise, we
have secondhand
uniforms at
reasonable
prices.
BARGAINS!!
Fleecy track
pants are on
sale for $10
only.
Normal price is
$20. This is an
old stock, sizes
are only 12 &
14. Football
socks are only
$4.00 normal
price $5.50 -
good for soccer
or bed socks!!
NEWS FLASH
- CHAIRBAGS
We are trialling
this new
chairbag:-
New Endura
Comfort Chairbag
$12.00
Features of this
chair bag are:
Fabric is
durable 600D
polyester with
pvc backing
(Colour: black)
Quilted airmesh
panels with
dense foam for
back support,
comfort & warmth
in winter months
2 slip pockets
to hold books &
papers
Clear PVC ID
window for
students to
decorate
Dimensions are:
47cm wide x 60cm
high
They will be
ready for sale
this Thursday...
We only have a
limited supply,
so first in,
best dressed!
UNIFORM
SHOP WEBSITE
If you can't
make it to the
Uniform shop
during its
normal trading
hours, we have a
website!
Uniform price
list and order
forms can now be
downloaded by
visiting
www.rochedalss.eq.edu.au
- and clicking
on the word "Uniform
Shop" on the
left hand side
of the page.
Once the form
has been
completed,
please submit
this to the
office and I
will process
your order that
week. You may
opt to get your
child to pick up
the order for
you, and a
receipt will be
issued. If you
are paying by
cheque, please
make the cheques
payable to
"Rochedale State
School - P&C
Association".
I have also
created an order
form with credit
card facility.
Please feel
free to use this
option. All
details will be
strictly
confidential and
will be returned
to you once the
order has been
processed.
THANK YOU
Julie J. for
your assistance
on Friday.
As always if you
have any
queries, please
feel free to
contact me
through the
school's email
link:-Marishell.Scott@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.
Apple Slinky
Orders
I have advised
these will be
available last
week of school,
before holidays,
probably on the
Wednesday.
All customers
will be advised
by Norma upon
arrival. Thank
You
End of Term Food
Stock
As we are
nearing the end
of term, we like
to run our food
stock down.
If we cannot
supply your
child’s order an
alternative will
be supplied. |
TUCKSHOP
Wed Angie L
14/6
Thurs
Douglas K
15/6 Amanda C
Fri Maryanne McN
16/6 Melissa T, Marie W Gaila D
Mon Lyn L
19/6
Tues Sharon McF
20/6
Wed Melissa T
21/6 PIZZA DAY
Thurs
Sharon M
22/6 Sharon G
Fri Maryanne McN
23/6 Amanda H
Kath R
Mon
26/6
JUNE/JULY
to
Fri
HOLIDAYS
7/7
Mon PUPIL FREE
10/7 DAY
Tues Anne D
11/7
Wed Angie L
12/7
Thurs
Douglas K
13/7 Amanda C
Fri Maryanne McN
14/7 Gaila D, Melissa T
Mon Lyn L
17/7
Tues Sharon McF
18/7
Wed Melissa T
19/7
Thurs
Sharon M
20/7 Sharon G
Fri Maryanne McN
21/7 Amanda H, Kath R
Thank you
to my Year 6/7 girls for helping out last week.
Pizza
Day
We will be having a
Domino’s Pizza day on Wednesday 21st June. Order forms will be sent
home next week.
Tuckshop Committee Meeting
We will have our June
meeting on Wednesday 14th June in the detention area.
Prices
Increase – Fuze Drink
Due to one of our less
expensive suppliers not stocking this drink, we have had to increase the price
to $1.50. Thank you.
ROSHCA
Tuesday
Afternoon Tea
Dip, Crackers and Fruit
Craft Earring Making
Outside Activity Skipping Challenge
Cooking Cakes
Wednesday
Afternoon Tea
Cake and Fruit
Craft Play Dough
Outside Activity Ball Games
Thursday
Afternoon Tea
Fruit Platter
Craft/ Cooking Poster Creations
Outside Activity Oval Round Robin
Friday
Afternoon Tea
Sandwiches and Fruit
Craft Potpourri Bags
Outside Activity Parachute Games
ROSHCA
June/July Vacation Care Bookings
June/July Vacation Care
commences on Monday the 26th of June and concludes on Friday 7th
of July.
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.
This week
ROSHCA is operating from the library so please come and see us to make your
booking and pick up a program.
CITY
TOUCH FOOTBALL
City Touch
Juniors Competition continues at three venues for Term 3. They are
Mon
-Chelmer Western Districts AFL Club Queenscroft St
Tues
- Wooloowin Shaw Sportz Shaw Road
Wed
- Mt
Gravatt Clairvaux Mackillop College Klumpp Rd
Sign
on July 10 (Chelmer),11
(Wooloowin) and 12 (Mt Gravatt). Sign on your school team or as
individual players.
Josh
White - Junior Development
Marilyn Williams - District Development
PLAY
TOUCH! PLAY FAST! JOIN YOUR MATES!
Call
Josh 0411 757577
MOUNT GRAVATT EAGLES BASEBALL CLUB INC
Skills Development Day
BOYS & GIRLS
OF ANY AGE ARE WELCOME!!
F R Caterson
Park Weedon St West, Mackenzie (Next to the Gateway Arterial
Sunday 9th
July, 2006
1.00pm to 3.00pm (followed by ‘FREE’ Sausage Sizzle)
Phone Bruce
Wilson on 3343 7371(h) for more details. |
