Congratulations to the following students who were chosen to attend the Tuesday afternoon tea. The afternoon tea is a reward for those students who have put in an extra special effort in the previous week. Jointly sponsored by Longreach State School P & C and the Longreach Police Charity Golf Day.
Student For
P/1GK Henry Hoolihan being a caring class member, and for always letting others join your game
P/1W Yasmin Weldon filling your page with writing and remembering finger spaces
P/1W Connie Steedman a fantastic job on your homework words with the letter ‘M’
2S Nicholas Rumsey building brilliant and beautiful behaviours
2S Tresamuel Hooper radical, repeated, reliable writing
2T Ryan Muller working extra hard this week
2T Caleb Davies-Horn working extra hard in class
2T Adrienne Ballard fantastic work in class and working very hard to learn all of your sight words
3F Nina Veach great manners, striving to learn and good answers
3T Bryce Eniffer trying very hard to learn your sight words
3T Jontti Arnold helping your class mates with their work
4/5H Jonathan Edwards your ongoing creative and descriptive story
4/5MW Ryan Hearn putting in 100% effort in all Math activities
4/5MW Max Saunders your fantastic effort in story writing
4/5O Grant Champion well written detailed book review!
6S Elizabeth Wakefield consistent in classroom activities
7A Cody Janke your diligent work in class and efforts with sports monitor tasks
7A Aron Rayner your excellent focus on tasks and work ethics
Mrs Harwood Erika Washington your initiative and commitment as a Library Monitor
Mrs Harwood Deanna Taylor your initiative and commitment as a Library Monitor
Madame Vercoe Emily Moore excellent vocabulary – LOTE
Madame Vercoe Naomi Lewis excellent vocabulary – LOTE
Madame Vercoe Cory Muller excellent effort in LOTE
School Dental Clinic
Last day for the Parental Consent form to be completed and returned to the office is this Monday, 5th March. Late forms will not be accepted.
Catering for Official Opening
Desperately need people to provide items for the morning tea on Tuesday, 13 March from 9:00am. Please advise either Tilly or Jocelyn at the office by Monday, 5 March.
Year 7 Camp $100 Note Board
Lucky winner of the $100 note board drawn on Monday’s parade was Paul Osborne. Thank you to everyone for supporting this cause.
Arts Council – ‘In Zoom’
The first Arts Council is being held on Tuesday, 13th March the same day as our Official Opening of the School Buildings, etc. The children in Prep to Year 3 only will be attending this performance. The green envelopes will be sent home next Wednesday to be returned by Friday, 9th March. Cost is $6-00.
Book Fair
In conjunction with the celebrations to open the new buildings at our school, the library is having a Book Fair. Books will be available for purchase in the Library from Monday 12th to Friday 16th March. You can buy books each morning before school from 8:00am to 9:00am, during lunch times and on Wednesday evening from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Please note that the library will be closed for lunchtime activities during Book Fair week. The school receives a percentage of sales that we can use to purchase more resources for your children. Please come along and have a look at the fantastic range of books.
Swimming
Please note there will be NO swimming next week (6th – 9th March) for Years 4 to 7 as Mr Fickling is away on the Year 7 camp.
Foyer Display – This week 4/5H next week 6S.
Homework Classes
Monday from 3:00-3:30pm in 4/5O classroom.
Tuckshop – Official Opening Day (12/3/7)
As this day will be very busy the only tuckshop orders will be for either a hamburger burger ($6) or sausage in bread ($4) with a packet of chips and soft drink. For catering purposes please complete the attached form and return to the Tuckshop by Thursday, 8th March 2007. Parents can also place an order by completing an order form.
Program – Official Opening
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Longreach State School
Official Opening of Facilities
Program – Tuesday, 13 March 2007
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Time
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Event
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Location
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9.00
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Official Opening
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Oasis
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10.00
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*Tour of School Facilities –
Guests & Visitors
*Classroom Displays
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Celebration Cake - Students
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Oasis
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10.30
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*Morning Tea – Official
Guests and Visitors
*Students Morning Tea – *Camp Fundraiser – icy cups
available to purchase
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Staffroom
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Time
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Event
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Where
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Event
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Where
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11.00
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Exhibition Touch Game LSS & LSHS
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Oval
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P-3 Activities Rotation
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Prep/1
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12.00
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Exhibition Netball Game - LSS & OLC
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Mirage
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1.00
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Exhibition Tennis Game
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Mirage
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Lunch – Whole School BBQ
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Tuck
shop
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1.30
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Lunch – Whole School BBQ
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Tuckshop
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P-3 Activity
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Mirage
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2.00
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Exhibition Volleyball Game
LSS Students and Teachers/Parents
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Mirage
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P-3 Arts Council
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Oasis
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Junior Cricket
Division 1 Cricket played at the LAAC Oval has been cancelled for tomorrow (3rd March) due to a Touch Training Camp being held at the Longreach State School.
Both the Have-a-Go and Super 10’s are still on at the High School from 8:30am.
Junior Rugby League
Football Training starting on Tuesday, 13th March at the Showgrounds from 5pm-6pm.
Scripture Union Easter Holiday Camp
For Children in Years 5, 6 and 7
When: Monday 9th to Friday 13th April 2007
Where: Ilfracombe Recreation Centre Cost: $105 + transport
Application Form: available from Tilly at the office
returned to address on form (not school)
Closing Date: Wednesday, 4th April
For Sale – Togs – Stingrays full piece $15, size 12-14 – Contact Di on 46582135.
Calendar of Events for 2007
Mar
Sun 4-Fri 9 Year 7 Camp – North Keppel Island
Mon 12-Fri16 Literacy Fair - Library
Tues 13 Arts Council – “In Zoom” (Prep – 3 only)
Tues 13 Official Opening of Buildings
Wed 28 Years 4-7 Swimming Carnival 9am-12
April
Mon 2–Thurs 5 Parent-Teacher Interviews
Tues 3-Wed 4 Winton Poetry
Thurs 5 Last Day Term 1
Mon 16 Student Free Day
Tues 17 School Resumes
Wed 25 Public Holiday – ANZAC Day
May
Mon 7 Public Holiday – Labour Day
Thurs 10-Fri 11 Year 4 Camp – LSODE
Wed 16 Public Holiday – Longreach Show Holiday
June
Mon 11 Public Holiday – Queen’s Birthday
Fri 22 Last Day Term 2
July
Mon 9 Student Free Day
Tues School Resumes
August
Tues 21 Year 3,5,7 Numeracy Test
Wed 22 Year 3,5,7 Literacy Test
Wed 29–Fri 31 Year 5 Camp – Barcaldine
P & C Meeting
Monday
19 March 2007
7:30 pm
in staff room
YOUNG ACHIEVERS AT LONGREACH STATE SCHOOL