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1 MOSSMAN STATE SCHOOL . PO Box 163, MOSSMAN Q 4873 ph. 07 40999333 fax 07 40981491 Principal: Randal Smith We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and pay respects to Elders, past, present and future. Thursday, 19 October 2017. Dates to remember staff have been extremely positive with our students having 25th October- Child Protection Investigation Unit a wonderful time. (QLD Police). 26th October- P&C Meeting This Monday, we hosted the Cluster Moderation and 27th October- Year 6 Low Isles Excursion Network Day for all teachers and teacher aides in our local 30th-31st October- Music Camp @ Miallo (Band) area.

2 We had over 90 staff here from seven different primary schools and it was an extremely successful day. Our Principal News teachers looked at student English writing samples from all schools to ensure consistency of judgement in all year Dear Parents and Carers, levels. Teachers also had the opportunity to network with Isn't it great to see and feel the rain? We certainly needed other staff and share ideas and resources. Teacher aides it to cool the temperature and make the grass greener. had a very busy day attending a number of professional development opportunities. We are starting to get back into the rhythm of a regular SCHOOL week following our very successful and enjoyable swimming sessions.

3 A big thank you to Mr Adrian Martin for Next week we have the Child Protection Investigation Unit coordinating and teaching the swimming lessons. Also a big from the QLD Police presenting sessions entitled Speak Up, thank you to all of our teachers and teacher aides for doing Be Strong, Be Heard'. These will be one hour presentations an amazing job with their swimming groups. From all for all classes in the assembly room. The proposed schedule reports, the swimming lessons were an outstanding success is below: with swimming skill, technique and fitness developing in all students. A very BIG, BIG thank you to Goobidi for donating Wednesday 25th October the use of their bus.

4 This community spirit, on the part of Speak up, Be strong, Be heard Goobidi, drastically reduced the cost of swimming lessons Child Protection Investigation Unit as if we had had to add the cost of transportation, the fee (QLD Police). would have increased to around $60 per student. The 9-10 5&6. alternative of course, was walking to and from the pool which cuts into our valuable learning and swimming time. 10-11 Prep, 1A & 1/2. So once again, a BIG thank you to Goobidi. If your child 11:45-12:45 2A & 2/3. borrowed a SCHOOL rashie, could you please return in to the SCHOOL as soon as possible.

5 These rashies have MOSSMAN 2-3 3/4 & 4A (No religion Rach please STATE SCHOOL written on the hem at the bottom so are easily notify). identifiable. These form part of a class set that we use for SEP With age specific groups excursions, therefore your assistance with this would be greatly appreciated. The District Interschool Swimming Carnival is planned for Kind regards, Friday 24th November Mr Martin will let us know who has Randal Smith been identified to participate and represent our SCHOOL in each event, later in the term. Our SCHOOL Interhouse Swimming Carnival Funday is planned for Friday 1st December.

6 This was a huge success last year and we look forward to another fantastic day. Last Friday our SCHOOL sent a team, comprising of Lani, Nanami, Jet-Tyler, Melika, Jermaine, Velma, Bianka, Sheniqua, Elizabeth and Louisa to the FNQ Red Ball Tennis Championships held at the Cairns International Tennis Centre. The reports that I have received from students and Mathletics, Reading Eggs & Popcorn Words Student of the Week Prep: Donald for his great attendance this week. Prep: Noah for being helpful and considerate to his classroom. Year 1A: Ben for being a great helper in reading club this week.

7 Australian Maths Competition Results 2017. Year 1/2: Tarique for showing a positive attitude to all Congratulations to our 38 Year 3 to Year 6 students who learning situations and excellent listening skills to all staff. participated in the Australian Mathematics Competition Year 1/2: Connor for showing an improvement in water this year. This is an extremely challenging competition and confidence and having a go at all tasks. this year we have received some outstanding results. 3 of Year 2/3: Alwyn for working hard to use SCHOOL language in our students received Distinction certificates for attaining a his writing as well as correct punctuation.

8 Score in the top 20% in Australia. 11 students received Year 2/3: Isabella for helping and encouraging her peers to Credit certificates for a top 55% score. 17 of our students make strong choices. were awarded Proficiency certificates for achieving a pre- Year 2/3A: Harmony for her outstanding effort in daily set score and the remaining 7 students received writing and vocab. Participation certificates. We are very proud of all of our Year 2/3A: Erma for a huge improvement in her swimming students for participating in an assessment of this nature. this week. Well done every body! Very special congratulations to Silas Year 3/4: Bailey for his outstanding improvement in who received not only a Distinction certificate, but also a swimming.

9 Special Best in SCHOOL certificate, for his outstanding score. Year 3/4: Xavier for his excellent advances in swimming. Fantastic effort Silas! Year 4: Cameron for his excellent attitude and effort during the swimming programme and mastering a racing dive. Best in SCHOOL Certificate: Year 4: Destiny for using a range of strategies to read and Silas comprehend text and her effort in numeracy. Distinction Certificates: Year 5: Max for encouraging others to do their best during Year 3: Silas and Ezi swimming. Year 6: Rebecca Year 6: Tom for writing an outstanding narrative with great Credit Certificates: vocabulary.

10 Year 3: Alia, Jorja, Peyton and Damon Year 6: Torrell for improving his writing and effort in class. Year 4: Jai, Nanami, Cameron and Milla SEP: Tuscan for being an enthusiastic learner and Year 5: Jasmine thoughtful helper. Year 6: Tom and Kian Proficiency Certificates: Year 3: Xavier Year 4: Lena, Malcolm, Khyjuan and Destiny Year 5: Tiarna, Tom, Jackson, Maddox, Adriel Year 6: Kaijah, Ethan, PJ, Jaymi, Laura, Marlie and Caitlin Participation Certificates: Year 4: Jermaine, Lani and Melika Year 5: Max, Khyannah and Veti Year 6: Marshontae Red ball Tennis Competition Year 1A. On Friday the 13th October, ten of the grade 4 students In 1A this term, we are focusing on developing our story went to the Cairns International Tennis Courts to play in writing, number sense and problem solving skills.