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Term 4
It is hard to believe we are almost half way through this term. All students have been very busy with learning, particularly the Year 6 students who have also been practising their song for Graduation.
Over the past couple of weeks some of our students and staff have also had the opportunity to practise their problem-solving skills to solve real-life problems involving our wonderful bird life.
Problem 1: Our baby plovers were encouraged by their parents to venture away from the nest and into the playground during the lunch break. One of the parents positioned themselves on the pathway between the Junior oval and Junior playground. So how was the teacher and students going to get back to the classrooms after break. They managed to find a different, but much longer way back.
Problem 2: The Cassowary parents decided to let their young play on the pathway from the Senior Campus to the tuckshop at lunchtime. The parents would not allow students to pass. Problems solved by taking the long way around.
Problem 3: The butcher birds had encouraged their babies to learn to fly resulting in the babies to be on the ground and the parents swooping if any body came near. The solution, identify an exclusion zone and move as required.
I am pleased to announce that we think our birds have finished nesting and being very protective of their young. I believed all of the roped off areas have been removed and everybody appears to be moving around all areas of the school again.
If you have been up at the Senior Campus lately you may have noticed the Senior Playground is almost finished. I know that many of the students I have spoken with are very excited to watch its progress and are looking forward to playing on it.
This week, several of our teaching staff from across school attended a workshop on Respectful Relationship Education (RRE) which forms part of the Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education version 9 and is due for implementation in 2026.
Respectful relationships education aims to teach students how to develop behaviours and attitudes that promote healthy, safe and respectful relationships. Everyone has the right to be respected, feel valued and be treated equally. We all have a role to play in fostering respect.
The department’s Prep to Years 12 Respect program is aligned with the Australian Curriculum and provides teachers with age-appropriate teaching and learning resources to support students to develop the skills and knowledge they need to build and maintain healthy, positive relationships.
For more information on what students learn in the Respect program, visit the Respectful Relationships Education Hub.
During 2025, staff will be exploring this curriculum more and we will be providing more information to parents.
Kind regards,
Jane Tuckett
School Principal
ALMOST HALFWAY!
We are almost halfway through the Term already (well, we would have been if it had been a ten week Term!) I can honestly say there is so much going on around the Junior Campus it could make my head spin (and sometimes does!)
YEAR 2 TUCKSHOP VISITS
The Year 2's have been so excited to visit the tuckshop and order something themselves this Term. At first break, you can hear us coming as we make our way to the Tuckshop. Armed with their coins, they have been breaking into song singing "Happy! Happy! Happy!" as they dance along the path to the Tuckshop. I feel quite the Pied Piper (although from memory I think that ended badly) as I try to hold them back behind me in their excitement. Every class has now been and we are on our second rotation. Good job Year 2.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL
If you bring your child to school before 8:30 please remain vigilant and actively supervise your child. We have had a number of children coming to the office with injuries they have sustained participating in activities that they probably shouldn't have been. We understand that it is an opportunity to create friendships with other parents and catch up - just keep an eye on that artful dodger of yours!
In the afternoons, can I please remind everyone that students are NOT allowed to play on the playground equipment under any circumstances. The school has a responsibility towards the safety of all people on campus, particularly if they are using our equipment. There is a very clear expectation that students do NOT play on the equipment outside school hours without a teacher present. I ask you to assist us with this rule as sometimes "monkey see, monkey do" means we have a growing number of children on the equipment.
CLASSROOMS
Our school day in the classroom begins when the bell goes and ends when the afternoon bell goes. This is time for teachers and students to focus on the curriculum. Please be considerate of this and DO NOT call in to see the teacher in the classroom between 8:50 and 3:00pm. If you need to speak to the teacher please make a time which is mutually agreed upon. Teachers have been asked to not hold conversations with parents during teaching time and I ask you to support us by not approaching the classroom or the teacher.
Under no circumstances, should parents be entering any classroom during teaching time without an invitation from the classroom teacher. Teachers have been asked to inform me if this occurs. Disruption to our teaching programme will not be tolerated and you will be asked to leave.
DAY FOR DANIEL
"I see red, I see red, I see red!" Everywhere we looked last Friday was a sea of red as students and staff dressed in red to recognise the annual "Day for Daniel". What a wonderful way to support this initiative. Teachers discussed child safety in their classes with their students. There are resources available on The Daniel Morcombe Foundation website for your information.
WORLD TEACHERS DAY
We celebrated World Teachers Day last Friday. Teachers had some yummy treats in the staffrooms to enjoy - thank you to our teacher aides. This year's theme is Teachers Make A Difference and we stopped to celebrate our profession. Teachers and school leaders work hard every day to make sure every student gets the best education possible. Through the eyes of my children, I have seen the impact teachers make, not only on their academic performance, but on the confidence and skills they have to face in their futures.
Mrs Clark
Junior School Deputy
| November | |
| Friday 1st | Colour Run4Fun |
| Wednesday 6th | Senior Parade |
| Friday 8th | Tuckshop Thank You Day |
| Monday 11th | Remembrance Day |
| Tuesday 12th | Year 3 Excursion |
| Wednesday 13th | Free Dress Day - ekoalas (Theme Good to be Green) |
| Wednesday 20th | Senior parade |
| Wednesday 27th | EKoalas Ice Cream Day (Senior Campus Only) |
| Wednesday 27th | Junior Parade |
| December | |
| Tuesday 3rd | Chaplaincy Christmas Carols |
| Wednesday 4th | Senior Parade |
| Monday 9th | Year 6 Graduation |
| Tuesday 10th | Junior Swimming Carnival |
| Friday 13th | LAST DAY of SCHOOL YEAR |
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STUDENT ABSENCES It is important that you contact the school before 9:30 am if your child is absent for any reason or will be late to school. This includes absences for a school event where the students make their own way to the event. QParents Website: Our School > Absences email admin: admin@camphillipss.eq.edu.au Please state your child's name, class, the date and the reason for the absence. |
Mathematics is one of the eight core Learning Areas taught at school. At present, staff are preparing for the implementation of the new Version 9 Australian Curriculum in mathematics in 2025. Following is an outline of the sequence of teaching and learning that will occur across the school in Mathematics.
Prep
Students develop a sense of shape, size, number, order, sequence, pattern and position in relation to familiar settings.
Students learn to:
• connect numbers, their names and quantities up to 20
• count numbers in sequences up to 20
• recognise repeating patterns
• compare different attributes of objects
• use materials to represent problems, compare and sort objects, and discuss answers
• group, sort and name familiar shapes
• connect events with times of the day and days of the week
• use location words such as above, below, outside, next to, underneath.
Years 1 and 2
Students develop number sense as they build their understanding of place value. They are introduced to mathematical symbols and learn different ways to represent numbers. They begin to use mathematical language to communicate and explain mathematical ideas, pose basic mathematical questions, and develop simple strategies to investigate and solve practical problems.
Students learn to:
• describe number sequences and locate numbers on a number line
• begin to use number sentences with mathematical symbols to represent simple additive situations
• represent simple fractions using pictures, words, objects and events
• describe and draw shapes and objects
• use informal units to measure length, capacity and mass
• tell the time from both analog and digital clocks
• use a calendar to determine the date
• position and locate objects using directions and pathways
• investigate data collected through surveys, observations and experiments.
Years 3 and 4
Students further develop their understanding of number, patterns and relationships, measurement and geometry. They represent fractions and decimals using concrete materials as they begin to conduct statistical investigations and repeated chance experiments.
Students learn to:
• choose strategies to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers
• represent the value of money and model problems involving money transactions
• understand and recall all 4 operation facts
• represent fractions on a number line
• use algorithms to explore number patterns
• use metric units to measure temperature, length, mass and capacity of shapes and objects
• solve practical problems involving time
• use grid referenced maps
• create symmetrical geometric patterns and classify angles, shapes and objects
• conduct statistical investigations and repeated chance experiments, using digital tools.
Years 5 and 6
Students extend their knowledge of the key areas of mathematics, particularly fractions, decimals and percentages. They increasingly use mathematical models, pictures and symbols to represent and communicate mathematical ideas and solve practical problems.
Students learn to:
• position positive and negative numbers on a number line and use them as coordinates in the Cartesian plane
• solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions and decimals
• explain mental strategies and discuss the reasonableness of calculations involving all 4 operations
• apply their mathematical knowledge and skills to model and solve practical problems including financial contexts
• convert between 12- and 24-hour time and interpret timetables
• use algorithms and digital tools to experiment with numbers, describing and explaining emerging patterns
• measure length, perimeter, area, capacity and mass using appropriate metric units
• list outcomes of chance experiments
• conduct repeated chance experiments and simulations using digital tools
• compare and interpret statistical graphs
• pose appropriate questions and conduct statistical investigations.
Updating Student Information
During the school year, there can be occasions when it is important that we make immediate contact with parents. We are unable to do this if our information is not current. Please help us to provide care and consideration for your child by updating your family records whenever a change occurs.
- If there is a change in your emergency contact phone number, email, or other emergency contact persons details.
- If you change your address.
- If any significant changes occur with regard to your child/children's health or medical details e.g. Health Plan or medication.
- If there are any changes regarding custody or access to your child/children.
- If you feel we should know of any other changes which relate to your child.
Reporting Absent Student
It is important that you contact the school before 9:30 am if your child is absent for any reason or will be late to school. This includes absences for a school event where the students make their own way to the event.
QParents
Website: Our School > Absences
email admin: admin@camphillipss.eq.edu.au
Please state your child's name, class, the date and the reason for the absence.
RIGHT TO FEEL SAFE
A reminder that it is not okay for parents or other caregivers to approach students (not their own) in our school grounds or while they are waiting to be collected. Please, if you child is having problems with another child, do not approach the other child or their parent to talk about the issue. Sometimes dealing with a problem in this way can be perceived as a threat by an adult to a child. This is not okay as children have a right to feel safe. Please do the right thing and talk to your child’s class teacher about any problems or contact a member of the leadership team. Let’s work together to help ensure all of our students feel safe at school.
Camp Hill State Infants and Primary School is currently enrolling students who live in catchment for our Prep 2025 cohort. Interviews are well underway.
Please check the school website for a map of the catchment area.
https://camphillipss.eq.edu.au/
Siblings of students who currently attend CHSIPS must enrol now for 2025 and book for an interview.
Contact our enrolments officer on enrolments@camphillipss.eq.edu.au
Out of catchment offers for students who wish to attend Prep for 2025 are being processed.
We look forward to your child joining us for a year of learning and play.
Term 4 PE – Swimming
Swimming Carnivals
| Yr3-6 Senior Campus Friday 6 December | 8.50am – 3.05pm |
| Prep – Tuesday 10 December | 9.15am – 10.45am |
| Year 1 – Tuesday 10 December | 11.30am – 1.00pm |
| Year 2 – Tuesday 10 December | 1.30pm – 3.00pm |
Swimming Carnival Race Information
Queensland School Sport Representatives
Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 Cricket Academy
Library Matters - Reading Matters!
Loans
Well done Camp Hill on borrowing and returning so many books from our Library! Our last monthly report showed over 3000 books returned. There are only a few more weeks of borrowing from both our libraries before all books will be due back.
Our Junior Campus students also have their decodable readers borrowed out through the Library system. Please check your readers are being returned to the classroom every week as asked by teachers. There are a lot of readers outstanding!!
Guest Reviewer – Abbie Year 6
Our friendly local independent bookstore, Books at Stones, often provide advance copies of new books for our students to read and review. Here is our latest!!
Review by Abbie – Year 6 Landovel by Emily Rodda
“I really enjoyed Landovel. It’s really engaging and exciting – you will be on the edge of your seat the entire time you are reading. I really liked the way Emily Rodda took concerns for the future- like in Free Landovel, the polluted seas – and moulded them into the story seamlessly. This is an excellent book, with beautiful description and intricate details. I will be recommending it to all my friends.“
Digital Technology – Year 4
Our Year 4 students have been analysing data about our waste in Digital Technology and creating a spreadsheet in Excel to report the environmental impact of differing waste types. Here are some of their summary communications.
Celebration of Music
Next week on Wednesday, 6 November, our school is having our annual Celebration of Music evening. All students playing or singing in a school music ensemble will be involved.
Our school is very fortunate to have a diverse and robust music program. When our musicians perform there is a performance shirt that our musicians wear as part of their uniform. These shirts are available from the uniform shop. They are worn with the navy-blue school shorts/skort, black shoes and white socks. If your child is a member of any of these groups and you need a music shirt, please visit the lovely ladies in the uniform shop for assistance.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Seventy of our Camp Hill senior music students attended an orchestral concert at QPAC featuring the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on Friday 18 October. The orchestra played a Prokofiev Symphony and Rachmaninov’s 3rd Piano Concerto, featuring the extraordinary Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, who has been blind since birth, as soloist in the concerto. Students were treated to some fabulous playing by the orchestra, conducting by the Brazilian conductor Eduardo Strausser, and thrilling virtuosity from Tsujii.
Our school had a special connection with the performers as one of our families has a long-term member of the QSO performing in the First Violin section of the orchestra. The students were excited to meet up with Evie’s grandmother, Brenda, after the performance.
As expected, our students were exceptional representatives of our school.
Thanks to Mr Griffin for organising the excursion, and Mrs Wills, Mrs Farley and Mrs Rook for supporting the students on the day.
Here are some thoughts from some of the attending students:
My favourite was the pianist. Nevaeh M – 6A
I found it really inspiring to see the blind pianist. I think He is an amazing role model for blind people. Rebecca F - 6A
At the QSO excursion last Friday, I enjoyed the view of the city as well as the amazing performance. The thing that my friends and I found the most interesting was that the pianist was blind from birth and still played an incredibly hard piece. Jasper W – 6A
I liked how at the QSO excursion, everyone there liked music, so we all enjoyed the performance. I liked how there were lots of different instruments playing together, unlike our separate orchestra and band. Overall, I think it was a great experience, and I am very glad I got to go. Danielle R – 6A
The performance was spectacular to watch, and it was very inspiring to see such talented musicians play. I especially liked watching the pianist, who despite being blind, played wonderfully. Frankie S – 6B
I liked the variety of music, especially the piano and strings parts. Elise B - 6C
I loved the experience with all of the different instruments. It so I loved the experience with all of the different instruments. It sounded amazing. Lucas F – 4B
I had lots of fun at QSO. The experience was great and it was so cool being with Evie and seeing her Grandma perform and seeing her right in front of me. I hope that we can do it again. Emily R - 4B
I really enjoyed today and would love to get another chance to go. The seats were perfect! I could see everything, everywhere. It was an amazing experience. I loved It!!!!!!! Thankyou. Evie S – 4B
Instrumental Music Program
Recruitment for the 2025 Instrumental Program is currently being finalized. Unfortunately, not all applicants will receive a place in the program as we have limited numbers and more applicants than available places. When we have confirmation of staffing and places available, those families who have applied to join the program in 2025 will be notified.
PREP and YEAR 2.
RESILIENCE
After reading a book or watching a movie, discuss with your child the aspects of the character’s behaviour that showed whether or not they were resilient. For example, you can ask: “When the character was separated from his family, how did he feel and behave? Was there a time when he was not resilient and got very angry and acted in an un-helpful way? Later on, did the character display greater resilience by calming down and bouncing back?”
Ricky Resilience and Rosie Resilience are characters who teach children (and adults) that resilience is something that everyone can learn. Every young person growing up today needs plenty of resilience to cope with life at school and home so that they can be as successful and happy as they can be.
Have a discussion from time to time about the pros and cons of being resilient.
”Do you think being calm and being able to calm down and bounce back is a good thing? What are the consequences for someone who gets extremely furious, depressed or worried?” See if you can gain agreement with your child that extreem upset while normal and natural in the face of disagreeable events is not helpful and is counter-productive and that resilience is the way to go.
Colour Explosion Run4Fun done & dusted!
Sorry, too soon to be able to post pictures, so stay posted to the facebook page and our next newsletter!
We hope you had a fabulous time and thank you so much for supporting our fundraising for improvements to our multi-purpose hall.
Remember to finalise your fundraising on https://myprofilepage.com.au/ no later than Sunday 10th November to ensure you register for your prizes or donations to:
• Smith Family for reading support
• OzHarvest for providing meals
• Carbon Neutral – Tree Planting
• Great Barrier Reef Foundation – coral planting & turtle protection
P&C Date Savers for Term 4
Monday 11th November – 2024 Christmas Raffle begins
$1,000 Cash & 33 Hamper boxes to be won!!!
(delayed due to an 11-week term)
Year 2 visits are going well with the children making well considered decisions on what to buy. Lovely to see such well-mannered and behaved children.
Birthday Ice Block orders for December need to be placed no later than Friday 29th November. If you want to make sure your child has their birthday treats, place your order early. I cannot guarantee I will have stock after that date.
The Tuckshop is struggling to get volunteers. I know I am always on about this but we rely on parents wanting to be a part of our school community. Profits from the tuckshop go back to the P&C to help fund projects like the 2 new playgrounds being built and the new e-readers.
Click the link below to sign up.
https://volunteersignup.org/444JA
Sharyn – Tuckshop Convenor
Tel: 07 3900 9429 Email: tuckshop@camphillpandc.com.au
Bookings are now open for uniform shop appointments where we help you get all your uniform and bags etc ready to begin school next year.
This is a one-on-one chance to help your little person (and yourself!) get all organised to start their new schooling adventure. These appointments are available during November and December (until end of term) including a couple of Saturdays and again in late January just before school starts.
https://camphillipss.eq.edu.au/calendar-and-news/news/prep-2025-uniform-bookings
Please note that fittings cannot be accommodated in normal uniform shop opening hours as this time of year is simply too busy to be able to help.
Purchasing hats and bags only however is possible during normal uniform shop hours
If you already have older children at our school, you have another option.
Don't forget online orders can also be made for items if you know sizes required - please order under older sibling name and class and these orders will be delivered as usual for them to bring home.
Please email me if you have any questions or I can help in any way
www.schoolshoponline.net.au/camphillipss
NORMAL UNIFORM SHOP TRADING HOURS
Tuesday and Thursday: 8:15 – 9:30 am
(under D Block, Senior Campus)
Kerri Rook - Uniform Shop Convenor
Tel: 07 3900 9328
Email: uniforms@camphillpandc.com.au
Camp Hill OSHC families should have received a 2025 enrolment form emailed earlier this week. Over the next few weeks, we will begin entering and confirming your enrolments. Please keep an eye out in your inboxes for confirmation of your sessions. Please allow for a little bit of time to enable us to enter and confirm your bookings. With over 300+ enrolments to enter, this can take time. We appreciate family’s patience. We also ask families to continue to check their inboxes for email updates about receipt of enrolment form. If you have not heard from us within 48 hours with confirmation of receipt for your enrolment, then please ensure to follow us up to check that we have received your completed form.
Christmas Closure Period:
This year’s closure period for the Christmas and New Years break will be from the 23/12/2025 to the 1/1/2025. The last Vacation Care day will be Friday the 20/12/2024 and the first day of operation in 2025 will be Thursday the 02/01/2025. Vacation Care booking forms for the December/January period will be released 4 weeks prior to the start of the holidays.
Thanks from your team at OSHC
What a bang the start to the Swim Season has been. This Season sees our largest registration of swimmers ever! We held our first Sibling (tiny tots) race last week and they did an amazing job. Tonight, we are running our first Medley event of the season, so don’t forget to nominate.
Meanwhile we have 2 carnivals approaching and nominations for both events are now open at www.camphillswim.club
Please be mindful of the nomination closing dates.
Southside Friendly Carnival
- Will be held on Saturday 9 November (2pm gates open and races at 230pm)
- This is our first - and home based - Carnival of the season between the Camp Hill Crocs, Mansfield Muddies and the Wellers Hill Water Ratz.
- Nominations close at 6pm on 2 November.
- Please consider volunteering, the shifts are split into sessions so that you will be able to watch your child(ren) compete.
Principals Cup Carnival
- Will be held the following week on Saturday 16 November, with gates opening at 2pm and races commencing at 230pm.
- This carnival will be held at Marshall Road between the Marshall Road Marlins, Rochdale Rays and the Camp Hill Crocs.
- Nominations close at 6pm on Saturday 9 November.
Last season’s trophies are available for collection tonight at the pool.
See you there
Swim with the Crocs!
CHRISTMAS SCHOOL HOLIDAY TENNIS CLINICS – ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN
• MONDAY 16TH, TUESDAY 17TH & WEDNESDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2024
• MONDAY 20TH, TUESDAY 21st & WEDNESDAY 22nd JANUARY 2025
Enrolments are now open for the Christmas School Holiday Tennis Clinics as well as special discounted hol-iday private coaching sessions.
Positions are available for all school students between the ages of 4-15 years but please note timings will differ depending upon your child's age and experience. Children from all schools are invited to attend any clinic.
For further details or to enrol, please click this link https://tennisforkids.com.au/holiday-programs/programs/
TENNIS HOT SHOTS – LIMITED PLACES STILL AVAILABLE FOR TERM 4!
Limited places are still available for term 4 tennis lessons.
ENROL ONLINE at www.tennisforkids.com.au
PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Should you have any questions please contact Tennis for Kids on info@tennisforkids.com.au or 0408 187 741.
Tennis For Kids is a FairPlay activity provider and therefore can accept Government FairPlay Vouchers - www.qld.gov.au/fairplayvouchers