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Newsletter Date: 30th April 2015
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Welcome Back
Term 2 has started with a flurry of activity. We have a very busy term ahead with cross-country,
athletics, NAPLAN, Wakakirri, excursions, a couple of public holidays and lots of learning. Our ANZAC
Day ceremony last Thursday was excellent as always and it was wonderful to see so many parents in
attendance. Please make sure you check what’s on by using the web page
(www.caloundrass.eq.edu.au), checking the QSchools app on your phone, liking us on Facebook or
talking to your children and or their teachers. As always, our focus this term will be on literacy and
numeracy, effort and behaviour and attendance.
Congratulations to the 211 students who received their certificate for “over 95% attendance” last
term – we will be doing the same again this term. The classes with an average attendance for the
term over 95% were 1B, 2A, 3B, 3/4D and 6A. Each of these classes will receive a pizza party for
their commitment. Our whole of school average attendance for term 1 was 93.6%, which is just
above the state target so as a school, we are doing fairly well. We are concentrating on attendance
because research shows that the greater the attendance, the greater chance your child has to be a
successful learner and THAT is our main purpose – to create the best learners your children can
become.
We welcome Mrs Sue Johnson back to the school after a long stint working in Regional Office. We
thank Mrs Dianne Carpenter for her work in the office as BSM and wish her well in her future
endeavours.
Year 6 Canberra Trip
It will soon be time for parents of Yr6 students going on the Canberra Trip to pay the next instalment
of $300. There are some families behind in their payments. $400 must have been paid already so
please make sure these instalments are up to date to make full payment easier by the end of the
term. Contact Sue Johnson in the office if you have concerns.
Great news! P&C grant success
We are delighted to announce our success in applying for a $1,200 grant from Telstra. Telstra Kids
funds the little things that can make a big difference to kids' lives, helping kids to play and learn. Our
Telstra Kids grant will be used to put some fridges in classrooms for students to store their healthy
lunches.
Huge thanks to Ms Danelle Kenny from the P&C for applying for the funding for us. We are very
excited to share in the million dollars the Telstra Foundation provides each year to help kids across
Australia to connect to their local communities.
Some more fantastic news is that another member of the P&C, Ms Lorelle Warner, was successful in
gaining a grant for $35,000 from the Gambling Community Benefits Fund for the installation of a
shade structure/sail at the front of the school so when our Yr1 & 2 students are playing in the
morning and when others are waiting in the afternoon, there will be a lovely, shady area to
enjoy. This is an enormous injection of funds to help your P&C make our school better and
better. The P&C are also working on a fundraiser instead of the fair this year, where we will work
with the Council to be a partner in the Fringe Festival at Kings Beach at the end of September. The
members of the P&C are working hard organising this so I ask every parent and friend of the school
to put your hand up when it comes time to volunteer for a few hours at the event. WE CANNOT DO
IT WITHOUT YOU!!
NAPLAN
This year’s NAPLAN tests will be held on 12 to 14 May. All Yr3 and Yr5 students will sit the national
tests to gauge how they are learning compared to all other Yr3 and 5 students in the country. These
are important tests used by teachers to determine the areas of strength as well as any areas that the
students need to improve in with Literacy (reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation) and
Numeracy. Please make sure that if your child is in Yr3 or 5, that they are at school for the 3 days
and that they are well rested, have a healthy breakfast each day and come to school relaxed so they
can do their very best and achieve to their highest capacity.
Parent Teacher Interviews
There is still time for you to book in with your children’s teachers for an interview about your
children’s achievement and behaviour at school so far this year. With report cards being issued at
the end of term, you need to be fully aware of how your children are going at school. I strongly
encourage all parents to make an appointment and take the time to talk to your children’s
teacher. This supports the learning process of your children.
The Little Lighthouse
Over the holidays on 18 April, the book “The Little Lighthouse” by John Bradley, was officially
launched. It is the story of the original Caloundra lighthouse and how it has become an icon of the
town. Mrs Debbie Campbell, one of our Yr2 teachers, led a project with some of our best writers
and illustrators to create storyboards and draft books of the students’ own stories. This work was
displayed at the launch and was very well received by the community members who
attended. Thanks to Mrs Campbell and her team of helpers for a great job, showcasing some of our
creative students’ work.
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Winter Uniform
The students look fantastic in their new Caloundra SS jumpers. There are plenty in stock, available
now from the tuckshop for $32. In the cooler weather, please make sure your child comes to school
with a uniform jumper (navy blue only) or school jacket (available from the second hand store on a
Monday for around $20) as other coloured clothing is not part of our uniform. Thanks for your
support with this.
FROM THE DEPUTY:
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Anzac Day
Well done to all our students who participated in either the school ceremony or the march on
Saturday morning. Caloundra State School prides itself on our involvement in what we regard as one
of the most important dates on the yearly calendar. Our school ceremony was attended by over 200
parents and grandparents, helping to make the ceremony even more special.
The members of the Lighthorse Brigade expressed their gratitude to the students of our great
school, being very impressed with the respect that was shown by all.
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ANZAC DAY PHOTOS
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SWPBS Value Week 2
At the end of last term we tallied up all the Croc's that each house received over the term. Over
20,000 Croc's had been handed out in term one and Kings house was the house that came out on
top. Well done to everyone. That means that in term one teachers took the time to positively
reinforce to students 20,000 times about how well they were doing. That is an incredible statistic.
What a positive place to work!
Robocup
This term Mr Adkins will be continuing the Robotics program and students will be competing against
each other in teams to decide who will represent the school in term three at the Robocup. Students,
make sure that you attend all the sessions so that you give yourself a great chance of winning. More
information will be forthcoming as the term progresses.
Prep Dates for 2016 Enrolment
Open Afternoons
Tuesday 16th June
Tuesday 4th August
Information Sessions
Tuesday 2 June 9:15am
Tuesday 23 June 9:15am & 5:00pm
Tuesday 13 October 9:15am & 5:00pm
Guided Tours
Every Wednesday at 9:00am or by appointment
HEAD OF LEARNING
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How can NAPLAN be used by schools?
Coming-up to NAPLAN, debate always emerges as to the value of standardised testing. Whilst
discussion in the media is often linked to the emotional well-being of students as well as
comparisons of Queensland’s achievement in relation to other states, from a school perspective,
NAPLAN results can be used in a variety of different ways.
Below is Question 25 from the 2014 NAPLAN Year 5 Numeracy test;
35.8% of our Year 5 students got this question correct, however what might not be immediately
obvious is that the four possible answers all highlight mathematical misconceptions. 43% of
Caloundra SS students answered D. Why? (And this response comes from the Queensland
Curriculum and Assessment Authority or QCAA); “Students selecting this response may have
overgeneralised the effect of the large section of white on the spinner. Students may not have
compared the relative proportion of the sectors to the size of the total circle.”
But that’s not all, the QCAA go on to offer comments as well as teaching ideas and resources, eg. –
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Exploring the different ways in which information can be represented, discussing the
different formats (table, bar graph, picture graph, pie graph, line graph, list) and having
students identify the most appropriate format for a particular situation.
Of course Numeracy is only one of the test areas.One final one from Year 3 Language Conventions;
50.6% of our students correctly answered this question. Common errors include (again from the
QCAA); “huny (9%), hunney (9%), hunny (8%), huney (2%), hunye (2%)”, there were obviously other
responses to make up the missing percentages.
The first sentence from the comments is;
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The five most common errors suggest that students had no visual image of this word, but
rather have tried to spell by sound.
There are obviously more comments but again these give the Year 3 teachers a way forward to assist
students in their learning.
Education as a system is not easy however the reality at the moment is NAPLAN is completed by
Year 3, 5, 7 & 9 students and despite what media or social-media might say, it does prove to be a
worthwhile tool for teachers, year levels and schools.
FROM THE OFFICE:
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Welcome back. What a fantastic start to term two we have had. The weather is now getting cooler
so please ensure your child/children are dressed in the correct school uniform. The office has a few
jackets that we can lend for the day if your child/children are feeling the cold. Please always ensure
the jackets are washed and returned the next day. Also please make sure your child’s name is on
their school jumper to make returning it to the correct owner a lot easier if it is forgotten or lost.
The office has sent out reminder notes for all outstanding SRS, Music and Canberra payments. If you
are having financial difficulty please see Sue Johnston, our BSM ,about a payment plan.
If your child is late to school, (arriving after 9.10am), please remember you must sign them in at the
office. A late note is then printed to take to the class teacher.
2014 Yearbook
For any families that missed out on a yearbook for the year six/seven students that left in 2014, we
still have a few copies left at the office. The cost is $15.00.
FROM THE LIBRARY:
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Scholastic Book Club
We have had many inquiries regarding Scholastic Book Club being offered in our school. I am pleased
to announce that Book Club is back. This week students will receive a catalogue filled with suitable
books aimed at their year level. The preferred payment and ordering method is to use Book
club LOOP (Linked Online Ordering & Payment) online. Parents can log on to
scholastic.com.au/LOOP
This option means no order forms or money need to be sent to school.
Once Caloundra State School is selected the browser will redirect you to the LOOP ordering site. Add
your child/children by typing in the first name and last name initial and assign them to their class by
selecting their teacher’s name from the drop down menu. Books to be ordered can be typed in by
the catalogue item number. Payment can be made securely by credit card. Last day for payment is
Monday 04 May 2015.
Orders will then be distributed to students from the library upon delivery. The school will receive
reward points from scholastic on all orders. These reward points are used for the purchase of
resources from the scholastic catalogue for the school.
Chris O’Sullivan
Teacher/Librarian
CALENDER OF EVENTS:
Date:
04 May
06 May
08 May
12 – 14 May
13 May
15 May
15 May
21 May
Event:
Yr6 Volleyball @ Cal SHS 9.00am
District Cross Country
Yr 3-6 Parade 8.50am
Prep –Yr2 Parade 2.30pm
YR 6 Volleyball @ CSHS 9.00 – 11.00 am
Mothers Day Stall
Wakikirri Practice 8.00am
Chappy Breakfast 8.15am
Final Payment – Shelley Beach Excursion
NAPLAN
Yr 3-6 Parade 8.50am
Prep –Yr2 Parade 2.30pm
YR 4 Shelley Beach Excursion
Final Payment – Australia Zoo
YR 3 Science Excursion – Australia Zoo
Payment Date:
$5.00
08 May
$26.00
15 May
SUPPORT SERVICES:
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How do children learn?
Children learn in different ways – some learn by hearing, some by reading and some by doing.
Learning in early primary school – Children still learn through play. Plenty of unstructured, free
playtime helps balance formal lessons at school and also gives kids a chance to unwind after the
routines and rules of school.
Children also learn by using objects in lots of different ways. When your child is experimenting,
exploring and creating with a range of materials, she learns about problem solving in situations
where there are no set or right answers.
Children aren’t born with social skills – they have to learn them, just like they learn to read and
write. Giving your child chances to play with other children is a great way for him to develop the
skills he needs to get on with others. For example, taking your child to the park helps him to learn
how to interact with and share a common space with others.
Tips for helping children learn in primary school
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Play rhyming games, letter games, shape and number games and practise taking turns.
Continue to read to your chid even when she can read for herself
When your child show you or tells you about something in his play, try to pause, give him
your attention and ask a question or two.
Learning in upper primary school
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As your child grows, they will become more and more independent. It might seem that they
want you to have less input into their learning, but they do still need your involvement and
encouragement, just in different ways. Show you’re interested in what your child’s learning
by actively listening when they want to talk. Focus on how they are learning about the
topic, rather than on how much they know.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
P1/A
PB
PC
1A
1B
2A
2B
2C
3A
3B
3/4D
4A
4B
4C
5A
5B
5/6C
6A
6B
Tegan P (Yr 1) - For always working well both independently and in group
activities. Also for being a great leader and setting a good example to others.
Week 2: Anila M- For consistent effort in all areas.
Week 2: Rosie M - For always being a safe and positive member of our class.
Week 2: Pipi B - For completing her “All About Me Chart” with very little help and
doing such a fantastic job.
Rachael K –For great listening and always safely following instructions.
Seren S - For showing a wonderful attitude towards her learning.
Crystal J –For a terrific effort in all class activities.
Charli D –For being a respectful and responsible member of 2C!
Joshua – For greatly improving his concentration and effort during all classroom
activities.
Week 2: Makenzie O – For Always Doing Her Best – Excellent Cross Country Effort.
Billy V - For being a polite and courteous student.
Lucy D -For a great start to her new school. She has successfully demonstrated
being safe in all areas.
Tom W- For great improvement in behaviour.
Brodie H-For being a hard working responsible student.
Jude T- For his improvement in working to his ability during all class activities.
Akira W- For always following the school values.
Week 2: Jae M - For working to the best of his ability at all times.
Week 1: Riley J – For excellent organisation and effort in class.
Week 2: Walter M – For improving his concentration in class and being continually
courteous.
Chloe Sp- Improved effort in Maths and an excellent performance on ANZAC Day.
Week 2: Ella F - For applying consistent effort in class and displaying terrific
organisation.
P & C NEWS:
Welcome back to Term 2! Special welcome to the new families that have joined the Caloundra
community this term. We hope that your children are settling in well to their new classes. Hopefully
everyone has had a restful Easter break and are ready for a busy term.
Thank you to all the families that supported our Easter Disco & Raffle last term. Especially to the
parents and teachers who gave up their time to help run the Disco. Your help is much appreciated.
Term 2 Date Claimers!
Wednesday 6th May - Mother’s Day Stall. A separate note has been sent home. All students who
wish to purchase items from the Mother’s Day stall will be given the opportunity to do so during the
day on Wednesday 6th May. Any items left over will be available for sale before school Thursday 7th
& Friday 8th in the Senior Undercover area. Items are on display in the Library.
Friday 8th May - Chappy BBQ Breakfast. A separate note has been sent home. 8.15am, Senior
Undercover area - Egg & Bacon Wrap $3.00, Sausage in Bread $2.00, Juice $1.00. Come along for a
yummy hot breakfast, meet other families and support chaplaincy at our school. Always looking for
helpers on the day - so pop in and see Chappy - Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays if you can lend a
hand. Thank you!
Entertainment Books - The P&C is selling Brisbane and Sunshine Coast Entertainment Books as a
fundraiser. $13 from each book or on-line Digital Membership goes directly to our school. There are
many businesses from the Sunshine Coast in the book including some of the following Caloundra
Businesses:- Amici, Tides Waterfront Dining, The Naked Turtle, Cafe By The Beach, Forty-Five 51,
Gurkhali Nepalese, Wung Nam Thai Water Palace, Hogs Breath, Ottranto, Shingle Inn.
Please feel free to browse through the book at the front counter in the administration office. If you
would like to purchase a book or digital on line membership, please use the link below, or phone
Tania on 0420 930 892, or purchase directly over the counter at the administration office – cash
only.
From every Entertainment™ Book and Entertainment™ Digital Membership we sell, $1.00 goes
towards our fundraising for our School! The more memberships we sell, the more we raise – so
please forward this email to your family and friends.
ORDER NOW
The new memberships are available now and packed with thousands of up to 50% off and 2-for-1
offers. For just $65, you'll receive over $20,000 worth of valuable offers.
Use just a few of these offers and you'll more than cover the cost of your membership!
Lunch on Lighthouse News
Winter V Neck Jumpers have arrived! $32.00 each. Just in time for the cooler weather.
Please note that Winter jackets are now only available from the Second Hand Uniform Shop open
Mondays from 8.30am in the room under the Year 2 Classrooms.
Friday Special for Week 3 & 4 - Oven baked crumbed Fish & wedges $4.50.
Anna’s Smiley Vege Fried Rice - available every day Week 3 & Week 4 $3.00.
Did You Know? Volunteers are needed every Wednesday and alternate Fridays in the tuckshop.
Please pop in see Anna if you are able to help out - or phone 5439 4221 between 8.30 - 1.30pm.
Thank you!
Next P&C Meeting - Monday 18th May - 6.30pm, in the staffroom. All welcome.
Next Fair Meeting - Tuesday 26th May - 6.30pm in the staffroom. Please consider helping out on this
very important committee. The Fair this year will be our major fundraiser and as such requires many
hands to put it together. Thank you!
To contact P&C email - pandc@caloundrass.eq.edu.au or leave contact details at the office.
Craft Club is on Tuesday lunch times! Please drop in any recycled cereal, biscuit or other small boxes
to the office. Thank you.
2A:
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ANZAC Day through the eyes of 2A
We remember all the soldiers who went to war so we can live in peace together. Kassidy
In the morning Mrs Campbell gave us badges. Sophie
I feel wonderful about being alive! Nesta
It helps us remember the soldiers who fought for our country. Logan
We heard speeches from the student leaders. My sister did a speech about what ANZAC means to
her. Benj
We heard the Australian anthem and the New Zealand anthem. I do not know the words to the New
Zealand anthem but we still pay respect. Lily
If I was a soldier I would be very scared. Isobel
The soldiers stabbed their swords into the pegs. Billi
We remember all of the soldiers who went to war and did not come back to their mum or dad. It
was so sad. Emma
We have a parade and I laid a wreath. Tipani
I loved putting poppies in the garden with my name on it. Oliver
I learnt that the soldiers had an emu feather on their hat.
Havana
I felt sad because the music sounded sad. Kyan
We got to see the soldiers tent pegging. Ben
We had to put our head down. Jack
ANZAC Day is a special day for all the people who died in the war. Seren
I feel proud when I remember the soldiers who went to war. Spencer
The trumpet man played.
Jackson
We saw emu feathers on the Lighthorse soldiers’ hats. Noah
The horses ran very fast. Lewis
Near the beach there is a ceremony for the Centaur.
Zac
It was a great day for the soldiers to come from Gympie to Caloundra.
Paddy
4A
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ANZAC CENTENARY PAINTING
A beautiful painting symbolising the iconic slouch hat and red poppies, stood proudly for the first
time as part of Caloundra State Schools traditional ANZAC ceremony.
The artwork was especially created by Sue Cicero, an artist and parent of our school. This lovely
painting will be a permanent visual reminder at future school ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day
ceremonies.
On behalf of the Caloundra State School community, we thank you, Sue.
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4B
<insert photo Sharon Rosenthal><insert photo Karen Hoffman>
Year 4B
Did you know that our local beaches are the nesting sites for an endangered species? Loggerhead
turtles, who were themselves born on our beaches at least thirty years ago, return from their
worldly travels as adults to lay their own eggs between November and April each year. As scientists,
we have been researching the turtles’ life cycle, habitat and behaviour to investigate the factors that
help and hinder their survival and ways humans can help save the turtles from extinction. We have
been busy presenting our findings on posters, digital presentations and reports to help others
understand how we can all help SAVE THE TURTLES!
We were fortunate enough to have Kate Winter, a Conservation Officer (Wildlife
Management/TurtleCare) from the Sunshine Coast Council, talk to us and we wrote about her visit.
Wowee! A huge carapace! Everybody in the class was so excited to feel the turtle shell.
Kate Winter from the sunshine Coast Turtlecare was also holding a white box. The class wondered
what was in the box. She showed us a turtle skull. It was so cool. She also showed us a carapace
(turtle shell). It was right on my desk. We could see inside the carapace and I touched the inside. It
felt weird. We all had a photo and before the photo watched an interesting powerpoint about
Loggerhead turtles.
By Kiara P.
On the 23rd March, Kate Winter came to tell us about her research on Loggerhead turtles. She
brought an Olive Ridley skull and a Green Sea Turtle carapace. The carapace was 98cm long. Here’s
an interesting fact about all sea turtles: they have salt glands in the back of their eyes and when
they go on land it makes them cry to get the salt out of their bodies. You can tell if a turtle is male or
female when it is an adult by the length of its tail. A male has a longer tail than a female. When it is
in the egg it isn’t a male or a female yet. It depends on the sand temperature on the beach. If it is
warmer than 34 degrees Celsius it will die. If it reaches 28 degrees, it will be a female and under 28
degrees will be a male. When I grow up I would like to have a job just like Kate’s.
By Lachlan G.
Kate Winter from the Sunshine Coast Council Turtlecare came into class 4B and told us more about
Loggerhead turtles and how to help keep them safe from extinction. She brought in a skull of an
Olive Ridley turtle and a shell of a green sea turtle. It was 98cm long. She estimated that the turtle
that owned the shell would have been about 40 years old. The shell had a spear hole in it because it
had been killed for food.
Kate showed us pictures of volunteers meshing the nests to protect them from foxes eating them.
She also brought in ping pong balls to show us how they train the volunteers. The ping pong balls
had dots on the top that we tried to keep facing up like you’d do with a real turtle egg so the
embryos don’t get shaken around and die.
We learnt that the eggs are neither boys nor girls to start with. It depends on the temperature of
the sand. If it is 28 degrees Celsius or over, it’s a girl and under 28 degrees it will be a boy.
I learnt so much from Kate Winter and from researching Loggerhead Turtles.
By Tahlia P.
Kate Winter is a turtle carer and she helps the turtles’ nests on the beaches of Queensland. Kate
puts mesh over the nests so they stay safe from foxes.
Kate brought in a sea turtle’s shell and a skull. The sea turtle’s shell had a hole in it from a spear.
She told us more about turtles and how to make turtles safe from extinction. She also told us that
they have to be an adult to lay eggs which is about thirty years old.
Kate also told us that if we clean up rubbish and plastic that will save the turtles from extinction and
help other sea creatures. If we put rubbish/plastic in the bins then we don’t pollute the sea and
earth. It kills creatures and more ocean creatures will come close to extinction. Most of the turtles’
threats are foxes, crab pots, fishing line and plastic.
By Josie A.
Wow! What is that? A huge carapace! (turtle shell)
On the 23rd March 2015, Kate Winter came in to talk about Loggerhead Turtles. She brought an
Olive Ridley turtle skull and she showed us where the salt glands would be. When turtles come
ashore, they let out all of the salt from their eyes like tears. At the end of the visit we had a photo
with the carapace. If you would like to help turtles on our beaches go to Sunshine Coast Turtlecare
and be a volunteer.
By Daniel E.
Things You Can Do to Help Loggerhead Turtles
Did you know Loggerhead turtles nest on our beaches around Caloundra? Here’s a few ways you
can help them:
1. Put your rubbish in the bin because stray rubbish can fall into stormwater drains which lead to our
oceans.
2. If you live near the beach in turtle nesting season keep your lights low or turn them off if they are
unnecessary because the female nesting turtles won’t want to nest there and the hatchlings will get
confused.
3. You can join the Sunshine Coast Turtle Care group. Their number is 0437 559 067 and their
website is www.turtlecare.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
4. Never ever destroy nests!
5. If you see a turtle on the beach coming up to lay their eggs, sit down where you are and quietly
call the turtle care group so they can tag the turtle if it has not been tagged already and they can put
mesh on the nest. Let them know also if you find a dead turtle.
Thank you for helping to save the turtles.
by Sarah L.
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MUSIC CORNER:
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Welcome back to term 2 everyone. My Easter holidays took me to visit some friends in Cambodia.
They have helped young girls there for 4 years now. I took a music lesson with a translator and loved
seeing the girls laughing and enjoying themselves as I sang and played games with them, like I do
here at Caloundra. I also met Rachel, a teacher from Adelaide. She has given up a year of work to
help more girls in Siem Reap (the tourist town of Cambodia). She put a call out on Facebook last
week for music materials and I am hoping to send her a box of used recorders. So if you have any
recorders gathering dust in your home that you’d like to see recycled please drop them to me or into
the school office ASAP.
The accompanying photo was taken at Ankor Wat Temple, seen in the movie, The Temple of Doom
with Angelina Jolie, it is the second most visited man-made tourist destination in the world.
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I also wish to acknowledge the wonderful choir that sang “Hymn to Freedom” for our school Anzac
Service last Thursday morning. They did so well led by our soloists Jorja and Chloe. I went to
Mudjimba Beach Anzac Service on Saturday (after walking with the students here in Caloundra). The
choir there sang a lovely song to the tune of Waltzing Matilda, so I may have a song already for next
year. Otherwise in choir time we have started the new term with “This Little Light of Mine”. Any
students that would like to join us are welcome Tuesday big lunch. Please encourage them to come
along. We have a consistent great team of 58+ and it is often the highlight of my week.
Enjoy the music, Mrs O
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LOTE NEWS:
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N’oublions jamais L’australie!/ Never forget Australia!
How Australians liberated a French town in World War I
Cheers parents/Dear Parents,
These are the words written above the entrance to every classroom in the Public Schools in the
French town of Villers-Bretonneux in Northern France.
Every man , woman and child in that town know the details of the epic battle the 5th Australian
Division fought and won there one hundred years ago. Australian General Hobbs, commander of the
5th Australian Division, who were spoiling for a fight, was given 24 hours to retake VIllers-Bretonneux
from the Germans to prevent them from capturing the strategic town of Amiens. No prisoners were
to be taken.
In a wild fighting mood, the Australians ran smack into a network of trenches, barbed wire and
machine gun nests. The Aussies were among the Germans before the latter knew what hit them and
they found it difficult to believe these Australians had actually braved the fire and made it.
That battle was one of Australia’s greatest triumphs and had a direct effect on the outcome of the
War.
Merci l’australie!/Thank you Australia!
A la prochaine
Monsieur Joseph Li
French Teacher
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Coming Soon! For Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 !
French Culture : Les Bâtons français
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
To introduce French culture in a very entertaining and engaging manner, I have invited a comical
theatre group to present the show, Les Bâtons français.
Les Bâtons français is a humorous, irreverent look at some of the events and people that have come
to typify France’s great culture. This talented duo offer a high-energy performance from French
culture and have performed shows infused with music, dance and comedy to hundreds of schools
across Australia. Belly-twisting laughs are guaranteed!
For all students this is a valuable chance to experience French language and culture without having
to leave the school grounds! They will also be able to reflect on the performance through class
activities after the show.
Date: Friday, 5th June 2015
Venue: At school
Time : 11.40 am
Cost: $5.50
Caloundra SS expects all students to support this event. A letter will be sent home by end of this
week with the due date for payment mentioned.
Thank you for your support.
Monsieur Li.
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ADOPT A COP:
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CHAPPY CRAIG
Chappy’s Chat Term 2
Term 2 has kicked off with some cooler weather and has seen some new faces around the school.
Every Wednesday morning, we provide a FREE breakfast and starting this week we introduce HOT
CHOCOLATE MILK alongside our favourites of toast with jam, honey or vegemite and also fresh fruit.
I’d love it if there are any parents who would like to help out one morning per term to come and see
me (not a hard job - just helping keep an eye on the kids who help and helping clean up afterwards)
We are very blessed that our local Woolworths Caloundra donates the bread and fruit every week
and as always we would welcome any donations of milo, honey, jam or vegemite.
Coming up on Friday, May 8, we are putting on our BBQ Breakfast – selling bacon & egg wraps,
sausage in bread and poppers. Love to see as many people there as possible (a great opportunity to
meet other parents new to the area).
Food for Thought
At the start of every school term, we are introduced to new people, mostly students and their
families but also a few new staff members. We have all at some point in time been ‘the new
person’. Remember how anxious you felt then. Consider this – the stranger in our school
community you might have chosen to ignore may possibly turn out to be a really good friend, if you
just take the time to get to know them.
You can be certain of this – a person who is thoughtful and kind to others is never short of friends so
why not make the effort to be that person.
Cheers from Chappy Craig.
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD:
AUTISM WORKSHOP
< ATTACH pdf Brochure-Autism Workshop >
PARENT AND TODDLER PLAYDATE
< ATTACH pdf Brochure-Parent and Toddler Playdate >
WEP AUSTRALIA
We are excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website at www.wep.org.au! As we
quickly approach our 14th birthday, we felt it was time that our website grew up a bit too. Our new
website is faster, more user-friendly and provides comprehensive program information for families in
your community.
To help us place our students from Belgium, Denmark, Ecuador, Chile, Italy and the USA, could you
please share the attached your April/May community notices? Feel free to edit it to suit your
broadcast needs.
We appreciate your support and look forward to receiving enquiries from your community soon.
Judith Ortmann
Learn and discover the world!
World Education Program Australia Limited
PO Box 260, Black Rock Vic 3193 OR
479 Hampton Street, Hampton Melbourne Vic 3188
Phone: +61 (0) 3 9598 4733 In Australia only: 1300 88 4733
Fax: +61 3 9598 4233
Email: judithortmann@wep.org.au
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