Montville Views Issue 7 Week 3 Term 2 2023

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From the Desk of the Principal

Welcome to another busy fortnight at Montville State School. Where we care for ourselves, Others and The Environment.

This fortnight we are focusing on the expectation that we “Solve problems with words”. Our students do a fantastic job everyday interacting with each other however issues do come up from time to time

Solving problems with words can be a powerful tool for resolving conflicts, negotiating agreements, and creating positive outcomes. It is also crucial to choose one's words carefully, as the tone and phrasing can greatly impact the outcome of a conversation. With the right approach, solving problems with words can lead to meaningful and productive solutions, particularly in a school setting.

Small Schools Cross Country will be on this Friday. Mr Montgomery and Mrs Kelly will be taking the team to Mapleton. Students are to be transported by their parents however if your child requires a lift please let us know.  We would like to wish all of our students the best of luck as they trial to be selected in the Small Schools Cross Country team-

 First Aid in School—9 May

The First Aide in School team will be visiting again on Tuesday 9 May. This is a fantastic opportunity for all of our students to learn some basic first aid skills.

Seamus Evans Visit & Sandi Smith Twilight

I have booked Seamus to come and speak to our students and then run a staff and parent workshop in the afternoon on Tues 23 May. After being diagnosed with  non swearing Tourette’s  syndrome he now hosts a radio program here on the Sunshine Coast. He talks to the students about overcoming adversity and building resilience and will run a workshop with staff and parents called Naughty or Neuro Diverse   https://seamusevans.com .

Seamus is on 91.1 Sea FM and will be hosting a live segment of his radio show from Montville State School where one of our students will participate in the “Under the Pump Competition”. Where they can will free entry to Sealife for themselves and all of their classmates. An outline of Seamus’ visit is below.

10:00 - Under the Pump

12:00 –1:00 –Yr 3-6 .

2:00 - 2:40 -  Prep-Yr2.

4:30 –5:30 – Staff & Parent presentation – All parents welcome to come along . Light refreshments provided.

5:30-6:00 –Questions and close

Mothers Day

Mothers’ Day is fast approaching and we have our Mothers Day Stall as well as our Prep/1 Mothers’ Day Afternoon Tea.

The stall will take place on Friday 12th May during school hours and is being run by Jenna Brown. She is chasing a few parents to assist from around 8:30-10:45.The stall will run from 9am to 10am . Siblings will have the opportunity to choose as a family to avoid double ups. Gifts will then come home in your child’s bag.

 Our P/1 afternoon tea will be on  Friday May 12 from 1:45pm. Parents of children in the Prep or Yr 1 class, please keep an eye out for your special invitation coming home soon!

Regards

Adam

Report Cards

This term report Cards will be avaiable on QParents prior to them being emailed out. They are due to be emailed out on Thursday 22nd June but will be available for parents through the QParents App on Tuesday 20th June 2023.

If you would like to have access to your childs report card on Tuesday 20th please sign up to QParents vis the invitation code that has been emailed to you this week.

Please contact the office if you have not received an invitation code, remember to check your spam and junk mail for the email.

Prep Update

We have been practising for the Athletics Carnival.

We are practising Long Jump and Sprints in the photos below

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Year 1 Update

The year 1 class have been learning about skip counting in 2,5 and 10's, we have had a lot of fun using different hands-on materials learning about these patterns. 

There has been some great writing and drawing by the students when they have been discribing the character from the The Very Blue Thingamajig. 

We are very lucky to have Mrs Beirton visit our room regularly, this allows students to build on their numeracy and literacy skill in small group or one on one setting. 

PMP this term we will be practicing our athletics for our carnival later in the term. I am very impressed with the speed, strength and sportsmanship of the year 1 class. Well done year 1's. 

The newly formed MSS Yr1 Hospital has created a lot of interest; everyone is enjoying being the doctor, receptionist or patient. 

Miss Sheree 

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Year 2 Update

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for our Year 2 students who’ve jumped back in with energy and enthusiasm. This term we’ve introduced weekly pre and post spelling tests and not surprisingly, the Year 2’s are showing great determination and persistence in trying to achieve their personal spelling goals.

This week we will finish up our first Maths unit on Telling Time, Seasons and Calendar work before moving on to Number Sequences. This term, we will also be exploring and creating various types of artworks, comparing characters in similar stories for preference, learning how external features help animals survive in habitats, discussing significant life events and so much more!

Finally, we are so happy to welcome Miss Baker back into the classroom in Week 4. From then, she and Mrs Lancaster will work together for a couple of weeks to ensure her transition is as smooth as possible.

Cristi 

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Year 3/4 Update

Its nice to be back and looking forward to a great term 2. Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter break
This term we are reading one of my childhood favourites, ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Grade 3 are already enjoying hearing about Fern and Wilbur’s adventures. 
Grade 4 are looking at advertising, and in particular the features of a cereal box and what makes you want to buy them.

Leanne and Suzanne

My New Gallery

Year 5/6 Update

Our class has been super busy the last two weeks creating canvas posters for the upcoming Nurture Festival which is in Kawana this Saturday. This Family Festival will feature the students artwork. They all worked collaboratively to design posters that reflect the events activities. 

Emily Smith

5/6 Classroom Teacher (Tues- Fri)

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LOTE

Late arrivals /Early Departures

Late arrivals /Early Departures

It is a Education Queensland requirement that any student arriving late to school or leaving early is signed in or out through the office. If your child is getting to class after 9am they must sign in through the office. If they are leaving before the bell at 2.45pm they must be signed out through the office. Teachers cannot sign students in or out.

If students are being collected early they must be signed out by a person listed as an emergency contact on their school profile unless the school has been notified in writing of a casual person who may be picking them up. This can be by email or text.

By prior arrangement students can be waiting in the office to be collected. Students are not permitted to wait at the butterfly to be collected early, we have a duty of care to primary school students to make sure they are collected by an authorised person.

If you have an appointment to get to please allow enough time to attend the office and sign students out.

We will do our best to make the process as quick as possible.

Thank you for your support with this very important safety policy.

P&C Market News

Please see a message from Kate below

A few of my regular volunteers will be away so I’d appreciate your help to find some replacements to help at the market stall.

 This is the link for sign up -volunteersignup.org/8DKTA

Community Announcements

2023 Qld State School Calendar