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
20th November. All other students return by
Friday, 27th November.
UPCOMING EVENTS / DATES
26th -30th October
28th October
30th October
2nd -6th November
4th November
7th November
9th November
10th November
11th-13th November
12th November
16th- 20th November
17th November
23rd Nov- 4th Dec
24th November
25th -26th November
26th November
27th November
8th December
10th December
11th December
Education Week
Buy-a-worker year 10 auction
Day for Daniel – Wear Red
GOOD NEWS WEEK
Buy-a-worker payback week
Prep Open Day 9.30-11.00
SD Big band practise at Stanthorpe
Instrumental Music students solo concert
Combined Schools IM Concert @ West
Junior & Senior Choir at Killarney Aged
care.
Year 9 Leadership Camp
Year 7/8 Challenge Day @ Leslie Dam
Book Fair
P&C Meeting
Swimming Block
Awards Evening
SD Big Band Excursion
Year 10 Dinner
Combined Church Service
Whole School Transition
Class Breakups
Pathways Celebration
Wet’n Wild
Clean up
From The Principal’s Desk
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Home Readers – Primary students to return by
Friday, 27th November.
What do our parents appreciate about our school …
Tony Kennedy asked our parents at the P&C Meeting what
they like most about our school. Their responses:
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Teachers have a very high care value for their
students
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Students and parents have a strong sense of
belonging
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Teachers know the students so well and strive to
assist them to progress
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Teachers are very approachable and willing to
work with parents to solve issues their kids are
having
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Very personal
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The school works to be part of the community
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It provides for continuous education from Prep to
Year 10.
What are the best bits for you?
Our emerging School focus::
Learner Agency
Learning that mobilises student responsibility
for active engagement in learning and
enhances students’ critical and creative
thinking
Many thanks to the parents who attended the P&C Meeting
to discuss our next 4 year plan – your input was very much
appreciated and will shape the final draft.
Thought for the Week
“Imagination is the highest kite one can fly.” Lauren Bacall
In Brief
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Special Tuckshop for this Friday. See menu
attached.
Library Books – Year 10 return by Friday,
Education Week and World Teachers’ Day
This week is Education Week and Friday is World
Teachers’ Day.
This provides a wonderful opportunity to recognise the
wonderful focus our school provides on supporting the on
going learning of every student.
Be sure to pass on your positive thoughts to the staff that
support your children’s learning. The letter below provides a
bigger picture of this learning focus with a growth mindset.
A letter from a teacher that cares …
Dear Parents,
Your child does have natural talent, abilities and intelligence
in some areas- but that’s not the end of the story. These
things are not fixed traits.
They may have a gift for story writing, art, maths or sport,
but it needs to be grown. They may not be good at science,
history or working with others…YET!
Whatever the case for your child- the reality is that natural
talent, abilities and intelligence are developed over time.
Through effort, persistence, practice and focussed attention.
The brain is a highly adaptive organ- it changes like a
muscle through a process called neuroplasticity. From the
cradle to the grave- our brains are always changing. The
malleable brain is the most interesting, meaningful
discovery of the last 15 years that has a huge impact on the
education of your child.
Help your kids, and help them to understand the growth
mindset. Because smart is not something your are- it’s
something you get. Fit is not something you are- it’s
something you get. Good at sport is not something you areit’s something you get.
Jonathan Thurston had to learn to catch the football the same
way everyone else does. Einstein learned how to count
starting to 10, just like everyone else.
Every skill your child can perform has been acquiredthrough applying themselves to it: reading, walking, talking,
swimming, riding a bike.
that will provide professional links for future professional
learning opportunities.
Footwear at School
Students need to wear sturdy footwear in which to undertake
the multitude of activities they need to participate in on a
daily basis. As a workplace, we encourage closed in shoes
like joggers. Some students prefer sandals during hot
weather. Please ensure that these shoes are unable to slip off
easily, e.g., closed toe and heel and are designed for function
not fashion, e.g., low heel height and a sturdy make for ease
of running and playing.
Closed in shoes are workplace health and safety
requirements for the Science Lab, Hospitality Centre and
Manual Arts.
Thongs or slip-ons are not suitable for general school use.
Does your child turn 5 by the 30 June in
2016?
Enrol for Prep now!
Now is the time to secure your
child’s place for Prep 2016 at
Killarney P-10 State School.
Stop telling your kids that they are smart, gifted, talented,
bright, clever, or a “natural”. This might “pump up their
tyres” and make them feel good for a moment- but it doesn’t
help them keep growing their abilities. What happens when
they get an answer wrong? Does that mean they’re dumb
and lacking talent?
As an integral part of caring,
country school, our Prep class
prepares children for school in an
easy-going, family-type
atmosphere – perfect for
nurturing the best in your child.
They can’t control how naturally gifted they are- so don’t
praise them for it.
Instead, praise them for their efforts, persistence and the
way they tackle challenges when they arise- they can control
these things, and this will grow their abilities. Real learning
only occurs when it is hard- when it stretches them. How do
they respond to the struggle of learning? How hard do they
work at growing their talent, abilities and intelligence? Let’s
encourage the process of learning.
We should encourage the behaviour that we want to see the
most. Value the process, more than the performance- then
the performance will look after itself.
Interested?
Sincerely,
Check out our school’s website at
www.killarness.eq.edu.au
Learning from visiting Canberra schools
I had the marvellous opportunity to travel to Canberra with
over 40 other principals to be immersed in the Canberra
schools to explore what they were doing to promote the
highest levels of student learning.
We visited a range of schools from senior colleges to P-10
schools and public and independent schools to explore how
they were making a difference for their students.
It was interesting to find that their challenges were our
challenges and that our school’s improvement journey and
plan for the next 4 years will keep us at the forefront of
learning innovation and achievements in the country. The
opportunity was a wonderful two way learning opportunity
A caring environment
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Professional staff
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Supported literacy and
numeracy focus
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Helping you to bridge the
home school environment
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A positive choice for your
child
Where you
and your child
are important!
What parents understand and say makes a difference. Teach
your kids the growth mindset, and help them thrive in
learning and in life.
A teacher who cares
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Please call in to collect an information package or call
the school on 4664 6333 for an appointment to
discuss your child’s education.
Attendance – Ready to Learn Every Day
Please ensure your child attends every day.
The graph shows last week’s attendance levels by class.
Thanks for supporting students to be ready to learn every
day.
excited Prep class that got to catch up with her in all her
regalia. A fun time was had by all, with many students
lining up for autographs and to have a chat with our visitors.
Attendance = Learning
Curriculum Insert
Beyond your Comfort Zone
A ‘comfort zone’ is that limited set of behaviours that a
person will engage without becoming anxious. Alternatively
it describes that set of behaviours that have become
comfortable, without creating a sense of risk. A person's
personality can often be described by their comfort zones.
For example highly successful people may routinely step
outside their comfort zones to accomplish what they wish.
These people are often extroverted, confident and very
socially connected. A comfort zone is a type of mental
conditioning that causes a person to create and operate
mental boundaries that are often not real or realistic. To step
outside a person's comfort zone, they must experiment with
new and different behaviours, and then experience the new
and different responses that then occur within their
environment.
Fear of the unknown keeps people in their comfort zones.
Every time we try something new, there will always be a
degree of nervousness. We can all remember trying
something very nerve racking, like going on a roller coaster
for the first time. When you got off, you had conquered it
and couldn’t wait to get back on! This is an example of
stepping outside your comfort zone, experiencing something
new, conquering it and guess what? It now becomes part of
your new ‘stretched’ comfort zone. That is the beauty of
comfort zones; as you try new things they become part of
your comfort zone. That’s the moral of the story, be a risk
taker, overcome your fears, try new things and expand your
comfort zone. It’s the best way that you can have fun,
explore new opportunities and have an adventurous life!
“I used to have a comfort zone where I knew I wouldn't fail.
The same four walls and busywork were really more like
jail.”
My Comfort Zone
“If you put yourself in a position where you have to stretch
outside your comfort zone,
then you are forced to expand your consciousness. “
Les Brown
School News
Day for Daniel – Friday 30th October
School community members are invited to wear red on
Friday to recognise Day for Daniel. Teachers will be
discussing safety with their students.
Warwick Rodeo Royalty Visit School
Last week we were fortunate to host the Warwick Rodeo
Queens, Princesses and Prince for a special parade in the
primary school. Student entries in the colouring in
competition were judged and best rodeo costumes were
chosen. The students were told interesting information about
the rodeo and then were asked questions. Winners of the
colouring competition were Josie and Jamie. Our very own
Ella was there in her role as a princess, and it was a very
Year 10 Buy a Worker Auction
The year 10 class are holding a Buy-a Worker auction to
raise money for a year 10 project to mark our time at
Killarney P-10 State School. The auction will be held on
TOMORROW, Wednesday 28th October at lunch time in the
parade area under the secondary building. Students, staff and
parents look out for the posters and notices around the
school for further information on the student worker’s super
skills. The winning bids will need to be paid on the day and
workers will be available for one lunchtime session per
winning bid from Monday 2nd November to Friday 6th
November. There will be different bidding sessions: one for
staff and another for classes and/or students (supervised by
class teachers). Students will need to discuss amounts of
money they can use with parents. Happy bidding.
Sporting Schools
Sporting Schools is back! Due
to supervision requirements
we have reached our capacity
of participants for this term.
Thank you to all who have
supported the program and
returned permission forms. The Term 4 activity is
swimming in which students will be able to learn the basic
strokes and develop water safety skills. Students will walk
down from school with Miss Rolfe and Miss Allen
supervising at 3.10. The session in the pool will run from
3.30 to 4.15 with afternoon tea provided and pick up at 4.30.
Watch this space for details.
Family Portraits
On Sunday the 15th of November, Meichelle Knudsen
Photography will be holding a family Portrait day as a
school fundraiser. Meichelle is offering family portraits for
$15 with the proceeds supporting school activities. Bookings
can be made through contacting Miss Rolfe via email:
lrolf10@eq.edu.au or through the school. Sessions are
limited and will be held during 10 minute time slots.
2 snare drums
Tender is for items individually, as is. Please see the office
for more information or to inspect the items. Please submit
an offer by Friday 30th October addressed to: The Principal,
Killarney P-10 State School, Acacia St, Killarney 4373
Prep Excursion
Ipswich Railway Museum and Nature Park.
Reporting reminder
Behaviour levels that appear on report cards will be taken as
at the end of week 7.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes for this week to Charlea,
Maddie, Lauren and Mac.
School Leaders’ Message
Bookfair
Bookfair is due to arrive on 16th November.
For tender
The school has some items up for tender. These include:
1 bar fridge
2 large bass drums
Can you believe it? There’s only 5 weeks left for year 10
students! I hope the boys have got their suits and the girls
have got their dresses for the awards evening and the year
10 dinner – it’s coming up quick!
Buy a Worker Auction is tomorrow – happy bidding!
Enjoy your week 
Chappy Chatter
Year 9/10 Japanese: Written and listening task - 'schooling'.
I am at Killarney on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to
3pm. Any enquiries please contact me through the school
office.
Week 5
Daniel Ratcliffe (Boon)
7/8 HPE: Research collection of work - Cultural
understandings.
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
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.
Junior Secondary School News
Well done!
What do the following students have in common?
Gabriel, Alex, Hamish, Brandon, Amber, Erin, Joel,
Matthew, Sarah, Carlos, Chloe, Jordon, Louise, Teal, Staci,
Zoe, Rheese, Katiejane, Isabelle, Demi, Rachel, Lachlan B,
Connor T, Jack T.
Let Mrs Bartz know if you work it out …
Assessment dates for this week
Year 7/8 Japanese: Hiragana test; whole chart.
Year 9 English: Due each Friday (Spelling and Grammar
worksheet + sentences/paragraph).
7/8 Japanese: Written task - description of a house in
Japanese.
9 HPE: Research collection of work - Active Aussies.
10 HPE: Research and recommendations; individual
evaluations - Excellence in health.
Year 9 leadership camp
11th -13th November at Emu Gully.
Just 2 weeks away!! Payment is required before the students
attend.
Year 10 work placements
Pathways to Peace
Performing Arts News
Good Guy Tally: – week 3 Term 4:
Chauvel – 168 Madsen – 184
Choir notices
Senior Choir: Tuesday 8:10-8:40 am.
Behaviour Recognition
Choir Awards:
Senior Choir: No award this week.
Junior Choir: No award this week.
The senior and junior choir will perform at the Killarney
Aged Care on Tuesday the 10th November at 2pm.
Rehearsals for the students who would like to sing at the
Killarney Christmas in the Park on Friday the 18th of
December will start this week, on Tuesday at lunch times.
A permission note for the Senior Choir students to attend the
Remembrance Day service on Wednesday the 11th of
November was sent home today. Please return the form by
Monday the 2nd of November.
Congratulations to Matthew, Zane and Charlea for
demonstrating Silver Level Behaviours.
The focus across our school for this week is Do the Right
Thing:
Instrumental Music
Please bring your instruments this week. Rehearsal for all
the students who are in Big Band is held before school on
Thursday from 7.45am.
P & C News
President: Jaunita Rawle Secretary: Robyn Lane
Treasurer: Susan Goodwin Uniforms: Karen Petersen
Tuckshop: Sheree & Noel Wells
Tuckshop this Friday
A Condamine Café style provision of tuckshop will be
provided for the next few weeks. An order form is attached
for this Friday’s tuckshop for a fixed price of $8 for both
morning tea and lunch with an Aroona drink. Please fill out
the menu attached to this newsletter and attach to paper bags
with money enclosed. Primary and Middle School order
bags are collected from the classrooms and filled orders are
returned to the classrooms at the start of Morning Tea and
Lunch. High School orders are to be dropped off at the
Tuckshop before school, and filled orders are collected by
the children from the Tuckshop. Additional order forms are
available from the office or the tuckshop.
An additional volunteer is needed each Friday. Anyone
available to volunteer for one Friday please leave your name
and contact number with the school office.
Watch this space for future tuckshop order forms and
updates.
Intent: Knowing and making appropriate choices within a
context
Evidence: Doing the right thing by …..
 Following instructions respectfully
 Aligning actions with expectations
 Supporting others to do the same
Uniform Shop Day
The Uniform shop will be open every Friday. Please contact
Karen Petersen on 0439718355 or
karenswaynep@hotmail.com. We only accept cash or
cheque as payment.
Community News
Killarney Anglican Church
Killarney Anglican Church invites all to an Afternoon tea
and cent sale on Saturday 7th November at Senior Citizens
Hall. 1.30pm for 2.00pm start. Raffles, lucky door, mystery
draw. Entry $5. Many items made and donated by members
of the Killarney Country Quilters. RSVP by 31 st October to
Glenice 46641610.
Mainlymusic Wednesdays
The mainlymusic playgroup will be held at the Killarney
Uniting Church each Wednesday from 9:15 to 10:45am. For
any enquiries please phone Julia Beck 0431631668.
QCWA News
Come along to CWA meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of the
month at 1.30pm, Music & Drama every Tuesday at 1.30pm
and Floral Art on the last Monday of the month at 9.30am.
Handcraft is held on the 3rd Monday of the month with
accredited teachers, beginning at 9am. Everyone is
welcome! Enquiries to Margaret 46664165
Warwick Uber Markets
Second Saturday of the month
Leslie Park 10am to 2:30pm
Stalls: Come and check out the great range of stalls we have
on offer, there is something for everyone and new stalls
every month! Held on the second Saturday of the month in
Leslie Park, it is the perfect day out for people of every age!
Hot food, Coffee, Ice-cream and cold drinks are always
available.
Activities: Lots of children activities are on offer, come and
get creative, make something or paint and don’t forget to
take it home! Face painting, jumping castle and Bungie run
are a great way to treat the children to a day out in the park!
All children activities are only a gold coin donation when
you have made a purchase at the market!
Come check out the Warwick Uber Markets once a month,
at Leslie Park 10am to 2:30pm on the second Saturday of
the month.
Market Dates: 14th November, 12th December.
Contact Information Christie Russell 0457600082
christiescrafts@hotmail.com Facebook: Warwick Uber
Market or Uber Kids Entertainment by Christie’s Crafts.