Issue 10 Friday 21 June 2024

School Watch 13 17 88

Look, Listen and Report any incidents.

Call School Watch on 13 17 88. If you see a crime in progress,

call Triple Zero (000).

We can all help to keep our schools safe. If you see or hear anything suspicious,

call School Watch on 13 17 88 to report the incident,

even if it appears to be minor. In an emergency or if you see a crime in progress dial Triple zero (000)

School Resumes Monday 8 July 2024

SCHOOL PHOTOS Thursday 11 July 2024

School photographs are scheduled to be taken by Queensland School Photography on

Thursday 11 July 2024.  

                                                                Envelopes have been distributed to all students.

Payments can be made on line directly to Queensland School Photography, the payment details will be on the photography envelopes and via the link below.

If you have not paid online directly to Queensland School Photography, money and envelope must be brought on the day,  Thursday 11 July 2024.

Sibling photographs will be taken before school commencing at 8am on the photography day.

Sibling envelopes will be available from the school office or you can place your order online.

All payments go directly to Queensland School Photography.  

Principal Mark Winrow

A great semester has ended in a very difficult week, with the passing of two cherished community members. I must applaud our staff for their continued commitment and unwavering dedication to the wellbeing and education of the students in their care, despite facing hurt and sadness. The way they have banded together and supported the whole community in healing has been inspirational.

Zone Athletics

What an incredible joy it was to receive messages while I was away, of the outstanding performances and culture demonstrated by our athletes at the Zone Carnival. Congratulations to our students and best wishes to those who will be competing at the next level. Credit must be given to Mrs Dillon who has prepared the athletes and, with the help of Mrs Stevens supported them while competing.

Exciting news ahead

We have two significant announcements to be made next semester which we hope will have a lasting, positive effect on our school community.  One of these announcements will be made during NAIDOC week regarding our sports houses. The other will be made later in the term in regards to the values toolkit which canvassed community feedback on what values/tools we want our kids to leave school with. Keep an eye out for these.

Report Cards

 Students’ report cards have been sent home via email. We send these home to report to parents their child’s performance against the achievement standards for their year level of the Australian Curriculum. While we all aim for A’s, it is important to remember that achieving a C is something to celebrate as it means that your child is achieving at the level appropriate for their level of schooling, when compared with all children in that year level across Australia. It is also important to focus on the level of achievement in light of the level of behaviour and effort. Some children can invest significant focussed effort and still fall short of a C, while others can achieve a B with very little effort. The level of effort is important to reflect on with your child. I encourage all parents to reflect on the report card with their child to celebrate the successes and perhaps set goals for next semester.

Year 5 Camp

It was a pleasure to attend camp last Friday with our Year 5 cohort. I had the opportunity to support two groups through a sensory walk in which they were blindfolded and required to navigate an obstacle course as a team. The children were all excited to report their favourite activity, dob in the campers who kept them awake and critique the food meal by meal. Thank you to the staff who kept them safe and engaged through the camp. It is a big sacrifice to take time from your own lives.

Fundraiser

As mentioned in a previous newsletter, one of our students has been selected to represent Australia for futsal. Mason’s selection requires him to travel to the Philippines later in the year, which is a considerable expense. Below is a link to a raffle being held to raise funds for Mason, given his National representation. Please consider this fundraising opportunity to support one of our students in representing Carbrook to the world.

Www.rafflelink.com.au/nuggetsports

PBL Update

Last week I was able to get around the school and speak with some students who had achieved success inside their classrooms. When reiterating our school motto ‘Success with Effort’, it was wonderful to hear that students knew why they had received their Gotchas and that most of them, were awarded for the effort being put in, not just the achievement.

Here are some students who received Gotcha tickets last week:

Way to go Carbrook Kids!

Mrs McKenzie.

Loganholme Police

Thank you to Carbrook State School for entering the 2023 Loganholme Police Station Christmas colouring in competition.

Loganholme Police Station had nearly 200 entries from 4 local schools.

The judging took place by Acting Superintendent Brett Jackson, Acting Inspector Corrine Brown and Councillor Miriam Stemp.

We are proud to announce that three of Carbrook State School students have won prizes:

• Evie M 
• Billie H
• Adam B

Loganholme Police Station would like to thank the following businesses for their kind donations:

• Harvey Norman Loganholme
• Bunnings Loganholme
• Woolworths Hyperdome
• Nexus
• LSKD
• Coles Hyperdome

iHUB

Logan City Council Hyperdome Library News

Hello from Hyperdome Library

You may have seen some of our staff, Cate and Deb, who visited your lovely school for your Under 8’s week event. We are pleased to announce the winners of the two competitions we ran in celebration of Under 8’s week.

Our membership winners are Hazel K and Zeke C.

The winners of our colouring competition are:

• Ewan B and Owen B who tied for first place
• Hanna A in second place
• Maverick M in third place.

Logan Hyperdome Library opened in 1998 so it is 26 years old this year. It is a standalone building just outside Hyperdome Shopping Centre, which is the largest shopping centre in Logan. It was the first library to offer a drive through library service in Australia. You can order a book and then pick it up straight from the drive through window!

The library doesn’t just provide books, you can also borrow DVD’s, Magazines, Puzzles and Board Games even Computer Games are available. Our Library also provides many free activities particularly for kids and families during the school holidays. With the June and July school holidays fast approaching here are some of the great events we will be hosting:

• Make a mini star drum or wand – school holiday kids club on Tuesday the 25 June at 10:30am
• Game creations inspired by First Nations with artist Sally Terare on Thursday 27 June at 10:30am
• Create a rainbow serpent diorama – school holiday kids club on Tuesday 2 July at 10:30am
• Electronics - Build a power bank with PowerWells -for ages 10 and over Tuesday 2  July at 2pm

All the Logan libraries will also be hosting a Winter Reading Challenge. Come into the Library and pick up your activity pack and passport. Great LEGO™ prizes can be won. Children of all ages can participate and children can read or have someone read to them to take part from 22 June to 23 August.

Tae Kwon Do Kids Classes at Carbrook State School

Tae Kwon Do classes for your little warriors.

I run a fun filled program for kids aged from 4 to 11 years old - focusing on strengthening their bodies, their minds and their hearts. Classes are based on the traditional teachings of Tae Kwon Do with a modern twist incorporating fitness, stranger danger and bullying all while fostering friendships and fun. 

Classes start first Friday back in Term 3. 

We’d love to help your little ones get started on their journey - please contact Megan on 0400 479 919 for further information or to secure your child’s spot. 

Kind Regards,

Chief Instructor Megan McDonald, Australian Defensive Tactics, Phone - 0400 479 919

www.defensivetactics.com.au

P.O BOX 1333 Burleigh Heads QLD 4220

Shailer Park High School

Logan City Council Libraries

 Logan City Council Libraries have free workshops and sessions over the school holidays for families.  We are also holding a winter reading club with great LEGO® prizes to keep children reading over the holiday break.

The libraries are also a wonderful free place to visit with the family, not only for free workshops but free entertainment to take home.  Families can borrow books, manga, cartoons, robots (Spheros, Ozobots, Bee-bots), console games and puzzles to take home for free.

Free school holiday workshops and sessions at Logan City Council Libraries

To find out more and book online visit:       loglib.org/schoolhols

Free sessions include:

Build your own worm farm with LIVE worms; 
Special bug investigation sessions with LIVE insects; 
‘Spirit of the dreaming’ story time with Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt and Jacki Ferro; 
Games creation workshops with contemporary Indigenous artist Sally Terare;
Electronics with Powerwells – build your own electronic powerbank to take home (for ages 10 and over)
Craft including make your own bee puzzles, tic toc drum or wand or wooden serpent craft.
Bookings essential for all workshops.

To find out more and book online visit:       loglib.org/schoolhols

Or use the QR code to find out more or book  online:

Regards

Jennifer Hall | Young People’s Librarian | Libraries & Creative Industries Branch | Logan City Council Phone: 07 3412 4163 | PO Box 3226 Logan City DC Qld 4114 | 

Coming up in Term 3