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Dear Parent/carers,
Another fantastic start to the term, we continue to come together as a whole community – staff, students, parents and outside agencies all working together to improve the educational and emotional outcomes for ALL students.
Staff Changes
As each Term starts there are usually some staff changes and this Term is no different to the past. We congratulate Trevor Flaherty who has been successful in securing the Acting Principal position at Merinda State School for Term 3. Mrs Matilda Goode will be replacing Mr Flaherty during this time. We also welcome back from leave Mrs Janice LeBherz who will be working in our Learning Engagement Team and supporting students in Year 3 and Year 5.
School Opinion Survey:
On Monday 29th of July the School Opinion Survey will be open for staff, parents and students in Years 4, 5 and 6 to provide us with feedback around what we are doing well and the areas we need to improve on. Parents will receive a blue online access letter. These will be given to the eldest child in each family attending Bowen State School. Students will receive this next Monday. The online survey will open on Monday 29 July and be available until Friday 23 August.
If parents/caregivers do not have ready access to the internet to complete their survey online please contact the school office on 4786 9555 to organize access to a school computer.
It is important for all families to participate in the School Opinion Survey so that you have your say about what Bowen State School does well, and how we can improve. Last year only 41 families contributed, around 13% and this doesn’t provide enough information for the data to be a true reflection of how the school is going. We would love for an increase in the number of families participating this year. This is your opportunity to significantly contribute to the future plans of our school. Your answers are confidential, respected and very much sought after. Survey results are not reported in ways that an individual or an individual’s response can be identified.
2020 Enrolments
Enrolments for Prep students for 2020 opened last Monday 15 July, 2019. Parents who wish to enrol their children for Prep at Bowen State School in 2020 and have not completed and submitted an enrolment form need to collect a form from the office and return as soon as possible. We ask if you are aware of any parents who have children who will be enrolling in Prep next year that you pass the information on about 2020 enrolments. It is very important that parents who already have students at Bowen State School and will be enrolling a Prep in 2020, also return enrolment forms as soon as possible.
I look forward to the great work we are going to do in Term 3.
Kind regards,
Jemille Malouf
Principal
| Week 2 | |
| PA | Jessica Shannon |
| PB | Tilly Rewald |
| Prep/1C | Riley Ayres |
| 1A | Emma Short |
| 1/2B | Kyle Hill |
| 2C | Locklan Bauer |
| 3A | Solomon Graham |
| 3B | Georgia Gordon |
| 3C | Caleb Gorham |
| 4A | Kerry Anau |
| 4B | Megan Daniel-Anau |
| 4/5C | Chelsey McConochie |
| 5A | Shay Jones |
| 5B | Lennox Lawrence |
| 5/6C | Anna Richardson |
| 6B | Chloe Wright |
PA
In Prep A, we recently celebrated our 100th day of School.
We counted using our 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s different lots of 100s and wrote about what our life will be like at 100 years old.
1A
2A
In HASS, 2A are looking at how technology has changed over the years. We will be looking at features that have stayed the same or changed and how it has impacted on our life. Here, some of our students are looking at the old school bell that used to hang near the music room. We will compare this to our current electronic system. We will look at household items and transport during this semester.
3A
3A have started Term 3 amazingly! We have experienced dot painting and had a great time at NAIDOC Day.
In Science, we have started investigating heat where we will begin experiments using thermometers and cooking porridge.
4A
At the end of last term Year 4 had an amazing excursion to the Bowen Court House, Bowen Museum and Whitsunday Regional Council. All these locations provided valuable insight into historical events and how Bowen was established. Visiting the oldest building in Bowen, The Court House was a valuable experience showing students how the court system worked.
We are preparing for the Mid Year Concert for all the local schools at the moment. Beginners are working on ‘Power Rock’ and some smaller songs like Ozzie Mozzie. The senior band is working on several pieces. All students should be attending on Friday night. While the beginners are probably worried about their first performance and whether they can play their part or not they need to come – even if they can only play 3 notes – we need those three notes. Students shouldn’t be scared of performing – we will have plenty of senior students with us to help out, our beginner trombones and trumpet players will be playing a special piece of their own… Our bands will mix with other local bands for the concert. This year’s mid year concert will go for less time than in past years as we have cut down the amount of groups etc. Students should be at the High School Hall (McKenna) at about 5:15-5:30 to help set up and organise as there will be many students attending. If you can’t get there by 5:15 then just come as soon as you can. We will start at 6pm and be finished by 8pm at the latest.
The main idea is to enjoy the performance and not be worried!
STRIVE TO BE KIND and increase your child’s confidence through affirmations
This Friday we celebrate ‘Strive to be Kind’ day as all students are challenged to complete three random acts of kindness. Parents I challenge you to join our ‘ripple of kindness movement’. The challenge is committing to three days of affirmations for your child.
What is an affirmation?
It is a collection of simple and very powerful statements that, when repeated and used daily, integrate and become part of our thought patterns. We are then better able to control our thoughts and behaviours to be positive and to have increased confidence.
Take up the challenge and let me know your experience.
* Has it increased connection with you and your child?
* Have you noticed a change in your child’s self-confidence.
Please let me know how the challenge went? Stop and speak with me around the school or flick me an email dupke3@eq.edu.au
Last Friday our whole school celebrated NAIDOC day at Bowen State School. Students participated in many different activities some based around the theme of NAIDOC ‘VOICE, TREATY, TRUTH’. The students had the opportunity to taste kangaroo meat and speak with some Indigenous workers from North Queensland Bulk Ports. They taught them about the right time and season you should eat kangaroo and how you can cook it. I would also like to congratulate 3A and 5A for winning the Bowen State School ‘VOICE, TREATY, TRUTH’ Australian art competition. This Friday afternoon they will have a class party for their hard work well done 3A and 5A.
I would like to thank all the local organisations and people for their time, support and providing us with all that we need to run our Bowen State School NAIDOC day without them our NAIDOC Day wouldn't of be as great as it was.
Thank You,
Rainer Power
CEC
This week many of our Year Six students attended camp at Kinchant Dam Outdoor Education Centre (KOEC). The theme of camp was 'Resillience'. Students participated in activities that required perseverance, optimism, adaptability, support and self-control. The tasks promoted teamwork and provided the opportunity for students to demonstrate leadership. Our students participated enthusiastically in the challenging program that included low-ropes, high-ropes, giant swing and kayaking. Lead by KOEC staff, students also took part in a range of games and team challenges that required them to communicate, plan and adapt. On the final night all campers enjoyed a bonfire sing-along, complete with toasted marshmallows and s'mores. Goals were achieved, friendships were formed, and leaders were born over the course of the three days. Our students represented Bowen State School to a very high standard and are to be commended for the way they banded together and tackled their fears. A big thanks to our dedicated teacher aides and parent helpers who were a great help in ensuring the smooth running of our campsite. Thanks go to all involved who helped to make the camp such a successful growth experience for all who attended.
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on
School Students with Disability
Our school is participating in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (Data Collection). This Data Collection is taking place in government, Catholic and Independent schools across Australia, and will provide valuable information about supports required for a broad group of students. This will enable Australian and State governments to better target support and resources in schools. This in turn will help schools give students with disability the support they need.
The Data Collection is not limited to students with diagnosed disabilities. It uses a very broad definition of disability, taken from the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, which describe a broad range of health and learning conditions for which schools are required to provide ‘reasonable adjustments’ to support students to participate on the same basis as other students.
The Data Collection will take place during Term 3. No personal or identifying information about any student will be included, however, if you decide you do not wish information about your child to be included in the Data Collection, you can opt-out by signing and returning the opt-out consent form. More information about the Data Collection is available on the official NCCD website: https://www.nccd.edu.au/.