Issue 17 Friday 25 October 2024
Principal Fiona Keswell
Today we acknowledge World Teacher’s Day and celebrate our amazing teaching staff at Carbrook State School. The role of a teacher is complex and looks very different to how it was when we, as adults, went to school. Our dedicated staff go above and beyond everyday to support the learning and development of our young people. Wishing all of our teaching staff a very special day. Thank you to the families who acknowledged our staff today and showed appreciation for their hard work.
Last week I introduced ‘Fab Work Friday’ where students have the opportunity to share work that they are proud of with me. It could be an acknowledgement of achievement, effort, improvement, confidence or creativity. I know that this is going to become one of my favourite times of the week! It was a joy to celebrate learning and talk with our students about their pride in their success. Each week the photos will be shared on our Facebook page.
We are endeavouring to showcase more celebrations of student success on our Facebook page and share these achievements with our community. Next week we’ll trial sharing photos of our Students of the Week.
We are very much looking forward to our Colour Run, although I’m not much looking forward to being slimed! This will be a great event and I thank our P&C for their organisation and fundraising efforts. Please be reminded to register and complete consent forms for the Colour Run through QParents. Thank you P&C!
This week we welcomed two federal members of parliament who each have very important roles in parliament, the Speaker of the Lower House of Representatives, Milton Dick MP and Chief Opposition Whip, Bert van Manen MP. They spoke to our Year 6 students about their roles, their service to communities and our nation and about how parliament works. It was a very informative and special visit. Head to our Facebook page to see photos.
Deputy Principal Kerry-Ann Reese
2025 Booklists
We are pleased to inform you that the 2025 booklists are now ready! Please click on the link below to access the booklists. These lists contain all the necessary items your child will need for the upcoming school year.
We encourage families to order booklists through our school preferred provider. The P&C will receive a commission for using this provider which will benefit our school. We encourage families to review the booklists early to ensure you have plenty of time to order the required materials. Please click on the links below for booklists and ordering instructions.
Thank you for your continued support as we prepare for a successful 2025 school year!
Swimming Information
As part of our Physical Education and Health Program, Carbrook State School has organised a Learn to Swim program for all students from Prep to Year 6 this year.
This important program aims to familiarize children with the water and introduce them to swimming skills suited to their level. The program will be conducted in weeks 9 and 10 of this term with qualified swim instructors at YMCA at Victoria Point.
An online consent form has also been sent to all families involved in this excursion. For those parents who are already on QParents, the online consent form can be completed electronically. As per the instructions included, we ask all other families to register for QParents, so you can also complete the form electronically. If you are unable to access QParents, please see Carbrook Office staff to complete the permission form in person.
The total cost of this program is $31.00 which includes 5 x 30 minute lessons, transport to and from YMCA and pool entry. All students participating in this program are required to travel by bus, which will shuttle each group between Carbrook State School and YMCA Aquatic & Fitness Centre Victoria Point, 128 Link Rd Victoria Point. This shuttle service requires us to adhere to a very strict time schedule to ensure all classes receive equal lesson time.
Consent and Payment must be received no later than Friday 15 November, 2024 for students to attend.
No late payments will be accepted after this date.
To ensure student needs are catered for and safe practices can be placed around students, the YMCA has asked that a Swimming Ability Form be completed. This has been sent home in hard copy with your child today. This form MUST be completed and returned to Mrs Dillon by Monday 11 November, 2024.
Students will attend swimming lessons every school day for one week. Each lesson runs for approximately 30 minutes. Please see below the lesson times for each class:
Week 9 – Monday 25 November to Friday 29 November
Classes: 6PT (9:00am), 4CM (9:30am), 3AB (10:00am), 1CD (10:30am), 6TS (11:30am), 4KS (12:00pm), 3CC (12:30pm), 1SL (1:00pm)
Week 10 – Monday 2 December to Friday 6 December
Classes: 5HP (9:00am), 2AK (9:30am), PLM (10:00am), 3/4EW (10:30am), 5LW (11:30am), 2GR (12:00pm), PTC (12:30pm)
At the beginning of the program students will be organised into small groups. These groups will be determined by student ability from beginner to advanced swimmers. This means that the needs of each child can be better managed. Each group will have a designated qualified swim instructor with them at all times. The swimming program focuses on building confidence in the water, developing and maintaining swimming strokes and teaching safety around water. These are vital skills which all Australian children need.
What to bring: (Please make sure all items are clearly named)
- Swimmers/togs
- Sunshirt (compulsory)
- Swimming cap (compulsory). Please write your child’s name on the front of the cap in large letters so it is very visible to the instructors
- Roll-on Sunscreen (applied before lessons)
- Towel
- Thongs to walk to and from the school/pool/bus
- Goggles (optional)
- The pool has a ‘no cap – no swim policy’ All students must wear a cap while swimming.
Students in the 9:00am classes will need to come to school with their swimmers on under their school uniform. Other students in morning classes are welcome to come dressed and ready. Students will be changing at school before attending lessons. They will only travel on the bus with their swimmers, swim shirt, goggles (optional), towel, swimming cap (compulsory) and thongs.
If you have any questions regarding this learn to swim program, please contact Mrs Dillon.
Colour Run Information
We are on the countdown to our major fundraising event of the year – the school colour fun run, Thursday 31st October. The colour run will be held from 1pm – 2.15pm as per below schedule.
Schedule:
Students with allergies – 1:00pm
Prep - 1:15pm
Year 1 - 1:25pm
Year 2 - 1:35pm
Year 3 - 1:45pm
Year 4 - 1:55pm
Year 5 - 2:05pm
Year 6 - 2:15pm
Due to this event affecting the second break, adjustments to the first and second breaks will be required. Both breaks will be moved earlier as follows:
First Break – 10.30 – 11.15 am ( Play 10.30 – 11am Eating 11 – 11.15am)
Second Break - 12.30 – 1.00pm (Play 12.30 – 12.50am Eating 12.50 – 1pm)
Students are required to wear a white t-shirt which can be coloured and old shoes or water shoes on the day of this event. At the end of the colour run, students will run through a wash station to clean off. Students will need to bring a towel and spare clothes to change into.
Please remember for your child to participate in this event, a consent form must be completed through Qparents and a profile page created for this event as previously communicated. Please see the link below on how to create a profile page.
We are looking forward to a fun and colourful afternoon.
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