Diary Dates Every Wednesday Student Banking Tuesday 13 March Learning Journeys (times in this newsletter) Wednesday 14 March Green and Gold Day + Athletes Meal Deal Friday 16 March Queen's Baton Relay Bullying No Way! Day Monday 19 - Friday 23 March Book Fair Wednesday 21 March Cultural Day at TBSS Harmony Day Thursday 22 March School Disco Wednesday 28 March Junior Cross Country Prep 3: 9am 11am Thursday 29 March Senior Cross Country Year 4-6: 9am 11am Last day Term 1 Tuesday 17 School Resumes Term 2 Newsletter 13 March 2018 Term 1 Week 8 Learning Journey On THIS afternoon You are invited to attend your child s Learning Journey on Tuesday 13th March 2018. The Learning Journey provides an excellent opportunity for students to showcase a selection of their work to their family members and describe their learning during Term 1. This event is held in your child s classroom and is facilitated by the classroom teacher. Times are as follows: Montessori: 2:45 3.30pm Prep: 3:00 3.45pm Year 1: Parent Teacher Interviews see your child s teacher for an interview Year 2: 3.10 4.10pm Year 3: 4:00 to 5:00pm Year 4: 3:15 4:00pm Year 5: 3:15 4:00pm Year 6: 3:15 4:00pm We look forward to seeing you and your child at this important event! Wear Aussie Green and Gold tomorrow Bike Bus Bike Bus in on this week. Both routes will operate on Wednesday. As part of our Commonwealth Games celebrations dress up for the day in Green and Gold (no donation required). Athletes Meal Deal is Macaroni Cheese + Fruit Salad + Drink of choice! Queen s Baton Relay 2018 Gold Coast Baton Friday 16 March We are very fortunate to be one of only 6 schools that the Baton will be visiting in the Cairns Region. Parents are welcome to line Wewak Street or meet in the hall to welcome the batonbearer at 9:55am. Don t forget your Aussie flag! Changed traffic conditions in Trinity Beach Trinity Beach Road from Captain Cook Highway to Madang Street closes 9:28am to 10:13am Trinity Beach Road/Madang Street intersection closes 9:31am to 10:13am Madang Street/Wewak Street intersection closes 9:33am to 10:11am School stop at Trinity Beach State School 9:55am to 10:00am Stop, Drop & Go will still operate until 9.00am Traffic Control will be onsite to take out the carparks on Wewak Street at 5am, however will stay onsite to ensure the Stop, Drop & Go can still operate. See map next page Every student matters everyday Our Partners Trinity Beach State School acknowledges the Traditional Custodians, the Yirrganydji (Irukandji) people, of the country in which this school is located and pays respect to their Elders past and present. The Department of Education and Training trading as Education Queensland International (EQI) CRICOS Provider Number: 00608A
WEWAK ST Attendance How to report an Absence: Email attendance@trinitybeachss.eq.edu.au, or Call the school s absence line 4057 1444, then press #1 and don t forget to leave a reason why your child/children are away, or Sending a note to the classroom teacher on their return Newsletter 13 March 2018 Term 1, Week 8 Page 2 Queen s Baton Relay - Map POOLWOOD RD Northern Beaches stage commences TAS Kewarra Beach 9am Queen s Baton Relay Friday, March 16 Cairns Northern Beaches TRINITY BEACH RD MADANG ST CAPTAIN COOK HWY ST MANUS ST MORESBY ROBERTS DR The Queen s Baton arrives in Palm Cove at 7.30am where a free community breakfast will be held. Northern Beaches stage ends Holy Cross Primary School 10.50am REED RD Roads will remain open throughout the Queen s Baton Relay, however there will be significant delays as the relay convoy travels through the region. Where possible take an alternate route to prevent delays. Timings are approximate and subject to change. Q&A with Batonbear Ryan Allen - 6E Kai Ryan Kai Ryan Kai Ryan What sport do you play and what are your best achievements? I have been wake boarding since I was 7 an d I have competed in 7 Australian competitions and 1 Overseas competition. How do you feel about going to all those competitions? I usually feel nervous before I start but when I m out there it's always fun Are you proud to be carrying the baton? I feel very honoured and I am excited for the day to come
Newsletter 13 March 2018 Term 1, Week 8 Page 3 Tuckshop News Volunteer Roster Wednesday 14 March Kate Bracewell and Jinhee Hong Thursday 15 March Help Wanted Friday 16 March Alina Fisher and Help Wanted Monday 19 March Help Wanted Tuesday 20 March Help Wanted Our school has Flexischools for online ordering and cashless payment. Go to www.flexischools.com.au from any smart phone or tablet to log in and order. NEWS: We have some Year 6 Senior Shirts in stock to purchase $35. Athletes Meal Deal $7.50 Available Wednesday 14/03/18 Macaroni Cheese + Fruit Salad + Drink of Choice (Flavoured Milk, Juice or Water) Dress Up: Out of this world, space theme, sci-fi and/or fantasy Trinity Beach State School take a stand together against Bullying! Wrist bands will be Wrist bands will be sold before school in on sale at a later CPA1 Wednesday, date due to delays Thursday and Friday! in delivery. $1.00
Newsletter 13 March 2018 Term 1, Week 8 Page 4 TBSS Cultural Day Wednesday 21st March 2018 Whole school parade: 9.10am -10:30am Our whole school will celebrate Cultural Week on Wednesday 21st March. Our Cultural Week will include performances, shared lunch and traditional costumes. In support of Cultural Week activities, students are encouraged to bring a plate of food with a cultural flavour to share in their classrooms. Teachers will be sending notes home which will indicate which day they can bring a plate of food. Ideas for students are: rice, tortilla, sushi, guacamole, naan bread, dim sims, hummus, mini pies, tzatziki, pavlova, pizza etc. Students are also encouraged to dress in traditional costumes from any country of the world. It could be just a typical element of the traditional clothing; a hat, a scarf or a sarong. Book Fair: MOnday 19th - Friday 23rd March Our first Book Fair commences on Monday 19th March and will run for the full week. The Book Fair will be open before school each morning from 8-8:45am and after school from 3-3:45pm. All students will visit the Book Fair during the week with their classes and will be able to fill out a Wish list to take home. Book Fairs help our school stock up on resources to enrich your children's education. Best of all, each Book Fair provides students with access to more books. More books mean more choice, which means students get to read the books they want to read. The right book can ignite a passion for reading, so we encourage families to work together to create a reading culture at home. Reading expands the mind, nourishes the imagination, and opens a world of possibility. (Pictured: Cultural Day 2017) TBSS Supporting YAPS! During our Book Fair week, every student donating an item of pet food will have their name put in a draw to win one of three Scholastic book bags filled with goodies! Bring your items for YAPS to the library during Book Fair week. We look forward to seeing you at our Book Fair! Reading Eggs/Mathseeds & Mathletics These three programs are a combination of high quality learning activities that motivate children and help reinforce and master important reading and mathematical skills and enhance and complement our Literacy and Mathematics lessons. Course content is aligned to the Australian curriculum. This year we can offer 12 month subscriptions for Reading Eggs, Mathseeds and Mathletics at reduced costs to parents. Reading Eggs (Prep to Year 6) - $25 Mathseeds (Prep to Year 2) - $25 Mathletics (Prep to High School) - $38 If you have not already viewed ABC Reading Eggs or Mathseeds please take the opportunity to go to www.readingeggs.com.au and click on the free trial. For a free trial for Mathletics go to west.trial. mathletics.com Spelling Mastery, Cars and Stars Payment for these mandatory text books is now due. Please pay at the office ASAP. If you wish to enter into a payment arrangement or would like to receive a copy of your invoice, please contact the office.
Newsletter 13 March 2018 Term 1, Week 8 Page 5 Year 2 News Year 2 has been creating character descriptions in their English unit this term. We have had some very creative ideas and the kids have loved developing their own unique characters. Here is a snippet of some of the work our students have done in class: Leonardo the Dragon When I was born my fierce dad called me Leo. I live in a deep, dark cave on a mountain. I live with my mum, dad, and my brother. My wings are as big as a double decker bus and as strong as twenty elephants. I have claws as sharp as shark s teeth. I have scales so that I can dive deep into the ocean. I can chop three hundred sharks in my mouth. People are no problem to eat. My heart is bad and evil. I steal the children of the village. I attack the people and the scared princesses. My family and I eat them. If you want to live you should stay away from me because I am a stereotypical and sneaky dragon. By Keenan Sunny the Magic Dragon When I hatched out of my egg I was so happy that my mother named me Sunny. I live in a dark cave in the woods with my mother, father, brothers and sisters. I have a large, scaly body including a large scaly head and wings. My wings are so strong they can blow everybody over. When I land, lots of dirt goes everywhere and there is a big splash of blood on me. Although I have the appearance of a stereotypical dragon, I am nice. When the kids in the village have their birthdays, I give them a ride on my back. I want you to know that just because I look mean, it doesn t mean I am. You should just get to know me. By Abby Puff the Magic Dragon I hatched out of an egg, and then the Gods struck me with lightning so Mum called me Puff. I live in the shining, blue sea. I like to live alone. People say that I m a non-stereotypical dragon because I live in the ocean but I actually look like a stereotypical dragon. I have the appearance of a dragon like the ones in fairytales. I am huge and I have sharp claws. I have red skin and wings as big as a whiteboard. Although I have the appearance of a stereotypical dragon I am actually very sweet. I just like to put children on my back to give them fun. You should get to know me before you judge me on my scary appearance. By Bailey P&C Association Last night the P&C held our AGM which was a great summary of the successful year we had engaging with our school and parents. Highlights included providing over $112,000 of funding to improve student outcomes at our school, and winning the P&C of the Year for the region. The Executive remains relatively unchanged for the next year and consists of: President: Katrina Bird Vice President: Jodi Allen Secretary: Lisa Hollander Treasurer: Ashley Turner At the general meeting the P&C discussed how community engagement will look like this year, with a few proposals put forward including a colour run and a big breakfast. If you would like to be part of some of these discussions make sure you don t miss our next meeting on Monday the 23rd of at 6pm in the Staff Room. Feel free to speak with any one of the Executive Members when you see them around the school, we are always willing to answer questions. Alternatively, you can contact us via email pandc@trinitybeachss.eq.edu.au or you can send a letter to PO Box 412, Trinity Beach, QLD 4879 or simply leave a letter at the school administration. We look forward to a productive and exciting 2018! Katrina Bird President on behalf of the Tropical North Learning Academy, Trinity Beach State School P&C Association
Newsletter 13 March 2018 Term 1, Week 8 Page 6 Vacation Care - Holiday Program Trinity Beach Vacation Care Trinity Beach Vacation Care Holidays Week 1 and 2, 2018 (Phone: 4057 5678 after 12:00noon Holidays during school Week Terms 1 and from 2, 2018 7:30am during Vacation Care or leave a (Phone: 4057 5678 after 12:00noon during school message) Terms and from 7:30am during Vacation Care or leave a Bring Everyday: Lunch, Water Bottle, Spare clothes, Hat Hours: 7:30am 6pm, Monday Friday Cost: $50 full message) day, $ 70 excursion days less CCB Bring Everyday: Lunch, Water Bottle, Spare clothes, Hat Hours: 7:30am 6pm, Monday Friday Cost: $50 full day, $ 70 excursion days less CCB Monday 2 nd Friday 6 th Kids VS Adults Fun and Games Day! Easter Monday CLOSED Tuesday 3 rd Go Bowling Cairns Come join us for some bowling fun Bring: Lunch and snacks, SOCKS, spare clothes drink Wednesday 4 th Around the World Day!! Cooking, activities, Salsa dancing and more Thursday 5 th Excursion to: Smithfield Cinemas Bring: Lunch and snacks, shoes, spare clothes drink bottle and hat. Tug- a - War, Sack and Egg Spoon races Bring: Lunch and snacks, enclosed shoes, TOGS & TOWEL spare clothes drink bottle and HAT. Monday 9 th Flip the Clown Tuesday 10 th Excursion to: Cairns Roller Blading Wednesday 11 th Mini Golf Come and test your putting skills Thursday 12 th Excursion to: Smithfield Cinemas Friday 13 th Pyjama, Pizza and Movie Day!! Come dressed in your Pyjamas for movie day fun Come join us for a super fun show with Flip. Stage magic and balloon twisting fun! Bring: Lunch, snacks, enclosed shoes, spare clothes, drink bottle and hat.
Newsletter 13 March 2018 Term 1, Week 8 Page 7 2018 Queensland Youth Surf Lifesaving Championships Last weekend Mia competed at the 2018 Queensland Youth Surf Lifesaving Championships at Alexandra Headlands. 1600 nippers competed across the event in ocean and beach events over three days. Mia and her team mate Bailee came in 8th overall in the Board Rescue Competition. TBSS Cross Country Trinity Beach State School will be holding its annual Cross Country event at the end of this term. This is a whole school event with students in grades Prep-3 running on Wednesday 28th March followed by the Years 4-6 students on Thursday 29th March. The event will run from 9am 11am on both days on the school oval. Students will be training during their Physical Education classes leading up to this event. We welcome parents/carers to come along and support this event. Mr Landsberg, Mrs Donovan & Ms Arthur - Physical Education Department Coles Sports for School Program Coles Sports for Schools is back to help Aussie kids stay fit and healthy. When you shop at Coles, you ll receive Sports for Schools vouchers that our local school can exchange for sports gear. The more vouchers you collect, the more sports gear we receive. Drop the vouchers at Coles, Clifton Beach or Smithfield or bring them to school and place them in the collection bin near CPA1. Start collecting today because the race is on! Contact Us... Wewak Street (PO Box 142), Trinity Beach QLD 4879 Ph: (07) 4057 1444 Fax: (07) 4057 1400 E: admin@trinitybeachss.eq.edu.au www.trinitybeachss.eq.edu.au / Trinity Beach State School