KILLARNEY KAPERS
Weekly Newsletter for Killarney State School
Acacia St, Killarney, Q., 4373
Phone: 07 4664 6333 Fax: 07 4664 6300
Email: the.principal@killarness.eq.edu.au
Website: www.killarness.eq.edu.au
UPCOMING EVENTS / DATES
12th February
16th February
17th February
18th February
19th February
20th February
23rd –27th February
9th March
10th March
12th March
16th March
18th -19th March
20th March
23rd March
24th March
27th March
28th -29th March
31st March
1st April
2nd April
3rd April
BD Summer Trials (Stanthorpe)
Bike Ride Meeting 7:30pm
All Schools Swimming
Greet & Eat get together 5-6pm
P&C AGM Meeting
The Falls/Legume Bus meeting 6.30pm
BD Winter Trials (WSHS)
SD Swimming Trials
Killarney Show holiday
Good News Week
Bike Ride Meeting 7:30pm
School Photos
School leader induction
Bike Ride Meeting 7:30pm
Josh Arnold Filming & Recording
National Day of Action Against Bullying
SD Soccer, Netball, Rugby Trials
Bike Ride Meeting 7:30pm
P&C Meeting
Combined Church Service
Trail Ride Weekend
Immunisation for Year 8 &10
Reports posted home
Gr8M8s Event
P-2 Easter Concert 9:30
Last day Term 1
Good Friday
From The Principal’s Desk
Our School focus:
Reading Comprehension
Everybody’s Business
“The more you read the more things you know. The more
that you learn, the more places you’ll go” Dr Seuss
Thought for the Week
‘Being considerate of others will take your children further
in life than any university degree.’ Marian Edelman
In Brief
 Bus Conveyance Meeting for The Falls/Legume
Run 17th February 6:30 pm at Killarney School.
It is essential that people using the service attend
this meeting. Queensland Transport expects 70%
attendance of eligible parents.

P&C Meeting and AGM 17th February from 7 pm
to 9 pm in the Room to Read near the office. All
interested school community members most
welcome.

The First Year Warwick Daily News Photo
Permissions required ASAP – Prep, Year 1/2CS,
Year 1/2 J, Year 7/8. Thanking you.
Getting in contact early
The dust is beginning to settle after a hectic start to the
school year. I trust that parents have seen their children
transition positively into their new classes. A new teacher is
always a change for your child. It is important that if you
have any concerns or just interests regarding your child at
school, you see your child’s teacher (or form teacher) as
soon as you can. It is better to find out all you can to make
the most of every opportunity.
Please make appointments to see your child’s teacher
through the office. The staff member will then get in contact
with you to find a mutually agreeable time to give you the
attention you deserve (this may otherwise be difficult for
you and the teacher in the business of the day).
Staffing Confirmed
Many thanks for your assistance in ensuring your child’s
attendance from the beginning of the year as this has
confirmed our expected staff and classes for 2015.
Help with Lunches
Parents are asked to be mindful of what is provided for your
child in their lunchboxes. If sending fruit, please make sure
students are able to peel it themselves; if sending tinned
food or yoghurt, please make sure there is a fork or spoon to
go with that food; if sending food in any type of container,
please make sure students are able to open the containers
and have utensils to use to eat the food.
Please realise that we do not have the facilities to heat food
for students.
It’s all about attendance
Our attendance target is 95%. This means that on average
each child has less than 1 day away per month. What can
you do to help your child to be ready to learn every day?
Students, if you aren’t at school, chances are you are not
keeping up with your class work. Be at school and learn.
Effective school attendance has been linked to effective
workplace attendance – set your child up for success.
Remember: Ready to Learn Every Day.
this meeting. Queensland Transport expects 70% attendance
of eligible parents.
Expression of Interest- Teacher Aide Positions
As part of our commitment to ensuring a continuity of
service, we are currently looking at expanding our base of
suitable people that we can use to support casual vacancies
and additional hours for intervention that may become
available this year. The position would require candidates to
have obtained or be willing to acquire mandatory employee
related training. Positions will require any candidate to be
willing to work across a Prep to year 10 setting. Flexibility
in hours and days available is also pivotal to meeting our
school’s operational convenience requirements for this job.
Please forward your expression of interest with an attached
resume outlining relevant previous experience and current
referees to: The Principal, by close of business on Monday
February 23, 2015.
Curriculum Insert
How you can help your child with reading
To get your child interested in reading, it’s important to vary
the books you read together and to talk about the types of
material you read each day.
Our school encourages parents to work with us to develop
children’s reading skills. Here are a few tips to get you
started:
 play number plate games in the car by looking at
different number plates and making sentences starting
with the same letters
 encourage children to re-tell stories they have read and
to share these stories with other family members
 when reading to your child, stop and ask “what do you
think will happen next?” and occasionally ask “why do
you think the author included that part in the story?” to
ensure they understand what they are reading
 if your child makes a mistake when they read aloud,
give them time to correct the mistake themselves.
For more information about how you can help your child
with reading visit www.education.qld.gov.au/parents/map/
School News
Greet & Eat Invitation to all
Families are invited to join staff on
Tuesday, 17th February between 5
and 6pm for a sausage sizzle.
Come and say ‘hi’ and introduce
yourselves. No need to bring anything except yourselves.
See you at the parade area.
Safer Internet Day
Today was Safer Internet Day – check out the following
website for some fantastic parent information about internet
safety : http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/
Bus Conveyance Meeting for Emu Vale/Tannymorel
Run
Tuesday, 10th February from 7.00 pm at Tannymorel
School. It is essential that people using the service attend
School Leaders’ Message
What a great start to the year. Welcome to all of the new
students and families to Killarney P-10 State School.
Don’t forget to mark the ‘Greet and Eat’ sausage sizzle on
your calendars next Tuesday – a fantastic way to meet
everyone.
Chappy Chatter
I am at Killarney on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to
3pm. Any enquiries please contact me through the school
office.
Daniel Ratcliffe (Boon)
Tips for a Healthy Headspace
Headspace : National Youth Mental Health Foundation
Need help managing stress or anxiety?
If your child or teen has difficulties with anxiety or just
seems to have too many worries, we would like to introduce
you to BRAVE Self-Help – an interactive, online program
for the prevention and treatment of childhood and adolescent
anxiety. It was developed by a group of researchers from
the University of Queensland and now, with the support of
beyondblue, this program is now freely available to all
young people aged 8 -17 years old who are living in
Australia. BRAVE Self-Help provides strategies for children
and teenagers to better cope with their worries. There are 4
programs available, one for children aged 8-12 years, one
for teenagers aged 12-17 years and one for parents of
children at these ages respectively. The program can be
accessed as often as you like, from the comfort of your own
home. For more information, or to register for the program,
please visit www.brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au.
Headspace: Youth health service for anyone aged between
12 and 25 years. It’s about support for general health,
mental health, drug and alcohol issues and employment and
education support.
Contact details for Headspace Warwick:
66 Albion Street, Warwick
Ph. (07) 46611999
Email headspace@rhealth.com.au
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9-5pm
Guidance Officer – Mr Savage is here each Wednesday and
is available for appointments.
Lifeline: ph. 13 11 14 is a confidential telephone crisis
support service available 24/7 from a landline, payphone or
mobile.
Kids helpline: 1800 55 1800 Australia's only free, private
and confidential, telephone and online counselling service
specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.
School Photos
If any high school students would like to order a photo ID
card, please collect an envelope from the school office. Cost
is $6. Photos will be taken on 10th March.
Pathways to Peace
Good Guy Tally: – end week 2:
Chauvel – 134 Madsen – 140
Before being connected to a counsellor, callers will be asked
to listen to a recorded message which relays important
information about privacy and disclosure. If a young person
contacts Kids Helpline via email or web, they will be asked
to read through a similar online statement.
The young person will then be connected to a counsellor
who will ask the young person what they would like to talk
about.
The counsellor will ask some questions to help understand
the caller and his/her needs. Young people contacting Kids
Helpline don't have to reveal their name, and the information
discussed will remain confidential, unless we feel that a life
is in danger.
Junior Secondary School News
Take home laptop processes
Parent meeting date: TODAY Tuesday, 10th February.
Parents must attend a meeting prior to laptops being issued.
Hats
Hat prices have been confirmed and will cost $7 for Junior
Secondary students – this includes an embroidered name.
Students have received a note regarding this and we request
that the $7 is paid to the office by Friday so the order can be
placed as soon as possible. Thanks Mrs Bartz.
Junior Secondary Homework processes
Unfortunately there is a handful of students who have not
followed through with homework expectations so far this
year. These students will be advised that they are at risk of
drop level processes if they do not show a consistent
improvement by the end of this week.
The focus across our school for this week is Do the Right
Thing.
Intent (what is it all about): Knowing and making
appropriate choices within a context
Assessment calendars
Have you asked your son/daughter about the assessment
calendar yet? It was great to hear a parent last week having
a conversation with her son about the due date for his first
assessment task. More copies are available from Mrs Bartz
if you want one and it has also been uploaded to the school
website.
Evidence (what will we see): Doing the right thing by …..
Following instructions respectfully
Aligning actions with expectations
Supporting others to do the same
All Schools Swimming Carnival
Monday, 16th February
Bus will leave Killarney P-10 SS at 4.30pm
All students attending will be expected to contribute $4
towards the cost of the bus.
Last year the Killarney P-10 SS students put in 110% effort
both while participating and supporting each other … 2015
could be bigger and better 
Choir notices
Senior Choir Tuesday morning at 8:10 am. Students from
year 3-10 are welcome.
Performing Arts News
High school Choir-Wednesday 8:20 am Students from year
3-10 are welcome.
Instrumental Music
Please return Instrumental Loan Agreement form to Mrs
Dumigan or Mr E by this Thursday.
Musical
The students have been advised of their role in the musical.
A note will be sent home next week with rehearsal times and
important dates. All students require a display folder to store
their script.
P & C News
President: Jaunita Rawle Secretary: Robyn Lane
Treasurer; Susan Goodwin Uniforms: Karen Petersen
Tuckshop:
Tuckshop Convenor Wanted
P&C Tuckshop are looking for someone to take on the role
of convenor for this year. Contact the office for any further
information.
Uniform Shop Day
The Uniform shop will be open every Friday morning from
8.30am to 9.00am. If this time is not suitable please contact
Karen Petersen on 0439718355 or
karenswaynep@hotmail.com. We only accept cash or
cheque as payment.
Community News
Little Rascals Child Care Centre
Kindy program:
Is your child attending prep in 2016? Then please call in
and see us at little rascals for information regarding
enrolment for your child in a government approved
kindergarten program. While attending kindy at our service
your child will enjoy weekly visits to the Killarney State
School for library and other social gatherings to ensure a
smoother transition to prep. Be a part of our “new’ bush
kindy program. A high quality educational program with a
qualified teacher with a Bachelor of Education majoring in
early childhood. Families/children who have a health care
card/ pension card or identify as aboriginal/Torres Strait
Islanders receive a reduction of their fees.
Please call in or ring us on 4664 1800 and see how we could
get your child off to a great start to their education.
Uniting Church Music Group
A Mainly Music group will be starting in the Killarney
Uniting church on Wednesday the 18th February. This
music based playgroup caters to children from birth to prep
age. The session starts at 9:15 am with singing and finishes
at 10:45 am with morning tea provided. All are welcome.
Warwick Hockey Association
Sign-on day (Juniors & Seniors), 21st February 2015
Warwick Hockey Clubhouse, 10am - 12noon
Jumping Castle, fun games & come and try.
Come and join the fun of hockey!!
Season 18th April - 5th September 2015
Killarney Swimming Club
Date Claimer- the annual swimming club championships
will be held on Sunday 15th March from midday with the
town relay and the Harry Taylor memorial Medal relay. So
get your teams together, everyone only has to swim 25
metres each. Hope to see you all there.
Thinking of making your debut in 2015
Then consider
St Mark’s Anglican Debutante Ball
Date: Friday 1st May, 2015
Time: 7.30pm - Midnight
Venue: St Mary’s Hall
Band: Triple Beat, Light supper provided
All intending debs should contact Sharon Johnson on
46614708 or email Sharon at 54shazza54@gmail.com
Please register your interest by 25th February, 2015.
Mobile Women’s Health Clinic
Kathryn Anning (Mobile Women’s Health Nurse) will be at
Killarney and District Aged Care Facility on Thursday 12 th
February 9am to 3pm. This is a free service. For information
and bookings please phone the Aged Care Facility on
46641488.
Killarney Pool
The pool is open daily 12-5pm and 5-6pm for laps only.
Squad is on Fridays at 4.30pm. Pool season finishes on
Tuesday 31st March. Please call in and check our lost
property. We have towels, goggles and clothes. Any
enquiries phone the pool on 46641119.
Sunday School
The Legume Anglican Sunday School will have their first
lesson for the year on Sunday the 15th February starting at
9:30 am and finishing with morning tea at the Legume
Community Church. All are welcome.
Junior netball sign-on
Ages 5-14 Yrs (Born 2010 – 2003)
Sign-on day Saturday 14 February 2015
10am – 1pm at Barnes Park Courts
Fixtures played Saturday afternoons
Fixtures commence Saturday 21 February
2 free try before you pay days available.
Pay fees on Sign-on day and go in the draw to win your fees
back. Enquiries to Lou Bunch
warwicknetball@bigpond.com Or 0407 734 380
Warwick District Football Association –
Soccer sign up is now open for anyone turning 5 in 2015 and
older!! Registration is available online Right Now! Just go
to www.myfootballclub.com.au click register now and
follow your nose. Please make sure you select the correct
registration package as there will be multiple options
available. If you have any problems message us via
Facebook (Warwick district football association) or email
butlerps@gmail.com and we will help you through it. Also
an online registration guide on our website
(www.warwickwolves.com.au).Registrations close on
Sunday 15th March. 2 registration information days:14th
February at the Rose City Shopping Centre (bottom of the
escalators) 8:30am - 1:00pm. 21st February – at the WDFA
Clubhouse, Queens Park, Park Road, Warwick, 11:00am 1:00pm.
School Time Chess Tournament for term 1
The annual Toowoomba District Primary School Individual
Chess Championship is almost upon us again for 2015.
Our desire is to promote and demonstrate the value and
benefits of chess throughout the Toowoomba district
community and to see more and more schools/colleges
coming on-board to compete. The 2015 individual chess
championship is open to all primary school students and
caters for Year 1 right up to Year 6, male and female.
The details are as follows: Venue: - Toowoomba Anglican College & Preparatory
School (Millennium Centre – on the Oval) 2 Campbell
Street, Toowoomba.
Dates: -Tuesday 3rd March, 2015; 8.30am (Arrival time)
with a 9.00am (SHARP) start. Finish Time: -4.00pm
Division: - All players will be competing in one main
division/draw. Prizes: -1st , 2nd & 3rd Place – Trophy
Special Award (Medallion) - Best Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5&6
Outstanding Male Achievement Award, Outstanding Female
Achievement Award (NB only 1 prize per person)
Cost: - $14.00 (per student). No. of rounds: - 7 or 8 (based
on final numbers). Deadline for entries is the 27th February
2015. School office has more details if required.