Term 4 Week 5 School Newsletter

Principal's Message

Year 5-6 News from the Deputy

This morning I had the pleasure of watching our Year 6 students perform in the Star 102 Battle of the Schools trivia competition. Trinity Beach SS hosted Dave & Inky and the crew. Our students had the opportunity to present the weather report on radio and are you Smarter than Inky? challenge. Good luck to 6C who won the trivia rounds and will now go on to compete against other schools at Harvey Norman on Saturday. They have big shoes to fill as last year’s 6C are reigning champions. 
Next Thursday 10th November is our inaugural Awards Night presentation. This evening will showcase our high achieving students in a variety of fields. It is good to recognise our students who often are our quiet achievers and who do so much for our school & wider community. If you have a child attending, dress code is smart casual & a reminder that seating for families must be booked as outlined on the invitation.
Another exciting event is our Year 6 Graduation ceremony. With graduation is also transition to high school. If you have not already enrolled at Smithfield, their last enrolment session will be held on the 23rd November. Please contact the high school if you would like any further information. We already have some of our Year 6’s participating in weekly transition sessions. For the majority of our students going on to Smithfield SHS, transition day is the last Wednesday of the term – 7th December. Understandingly our students are nervous about what high school will be like and the unknown routines and expectations. Transition day is an opportunity to meet their teachers, learn what classes they will have and also how to read a timetable. 
As we move into the final weeks of the term, teachers will be encouraging students to stay focused and approach their assessments with resilience and confidence. I have been walking through classrooms and seeing all the wonderful learning that is happening. I see the evidence daily that Trinity Beach State School is a brilliant school! 

Kind regards 
Leanne Bell
Deputy Years 5 & 6

Year 3-4 News from the Deputy

Hello,

We are half way through the last term of the year and things a moving along nicely. It has been lovely walking through all of our classrooms and seeing our students applying their knowledge from the year. We look forward to a positive end to term 4.

Events: 

Art Exhibition and Instrumental Music Night: This event was a first for Trinity Beach State School and it was wonderful to see so many smiling faces, proudly showing off their artistic talents. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and a special thank you to the organisers. If you missed it please check out the photos and videos on our Facebook page. Also, don’t forget to submit your expression of interest for the Instrumental Music Program, see the office for an application.

Awards Night: We are excited to celebrate our outstanding award recipients and recognising those quiet achievers. We look forward to seeing our award recipients at the ceremony next Thursday night. The dress code is smart casual and that seating for families must be prebooked following the link in the email.

Trinity Beach State School is a brilliant School.

Kind regards,

Emma Taylor

Prep - Year 2 News from the Deputy

Stay and Plays

It has been so wonderful to meet our 2023 preps during the stay and play opportunities that we had been running for the last 4 weeks. So many keen and enthusiastic little people ready to start their schooling adventure at our amazing school! We are still accepting enrolments for 2023 and highly encourage all families to get their paperwork in asap to ensure a smooth transition to school.

Swimming

Swimming for the P-2s starts this week. If you need any further information regarding this, please contact your child’s teacher.

Behaviours

The temperature has risen and we are close to the end of the year and we are starting to see some heightened behaviours both in the classroom and in the playground. Please assist the school with reminders of the school rules Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be a Learner when you are having discussions with your child. Everyone has the right to a safe, respectful environment to learn and teach.

Head of Inclusive Education News

In the Inclusive Education Centre this term students are getting ready to transition to their new year levels and classes for 2023.

What does this look like in each learning phase?

Transition to Prep

Students with additional needs are supported by our Early Years Pathways Teacher, Jade Kerkhoven to transition to our school.  Jade has offered small group ‘Stay and Play’ sessions and meets with families at our Explorers Playgroup.  Jade works with children and their families from 0-5 to support them to join our school community. 

Year Level to Year Level

Students with additional needs already at our school experience transition from their current year level to their next year level by getting to know staff and students in other classes through intentional or incidental ways and also get to know their new play areas and learning spaces.  Teachers talk about 2023 and build on student learning so they are well prepared by the time school starts.

Year 6 to High School

Students in Year 6 have spent most of the year getting ready for their transition to Year 7 and high school.  In Term 3, students with additional needs meet teachers and staff from Smithfield State High School and work through what to expect sessions with Year 6 IEC Teacher Lisa Croatto.  In Term 4, transition visits to Smithfield State High School occur weekly and students get to put their theory from Term 3 into practice as they get to know their new learning spaces at high school.

The Department of Education has some great resources for transition for students with autism (that is a great resource for all children) including their online Transition Resource package found here https://autismhub.education.qld.gov.au/resources/online-transition-resource

If you would like support or ideas to improve transitions for your child at school please see me in the Inclusive Education Centre.

Kind regards,

Samantha Ilic

HEAD OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

Head of Department Curriculum Year P-6 News

In week 4 we had our first ever art expo. Our students created amazing pieces of art work with the very talented Sharon Wedel, that were displayed in our hall for everyone to see. Students created sculptures of coral reefs, abstract art and art created by coding. It was a fantastic afternoon to see our talented students work. 
Following the art expo, we hosted an instrumental music information evening for our parents of students who wish to participate in our instrumental music program. Our concert band and string orchestra performed to showcase what our future musicians will have to look forward to.
In our up coming events, we have our annual carols evening at 6:30pm on Thursday the 1st of December. Make sure you come along to sing along to your favourite carols and get your chance to see Santa!
Finally, we have our Semester two report cards being emailed out Thursday week 10. In preparation for this, please ensure you have your current email address on our system. Please see the office if you need to update your contact information.   

Guidance Officer News

Thank you to Dr Arno!!

Here at Trinity Beach State School, we have been very fortunate to have Dr Arno (Paediatrician) working with us for school clinics since 2019.  These clinics have provided timely access to specialised medical support for a range of families, and we are so appreciative of the work that Dr Arno has done with us.

These clinics will be finishing at the end of this year, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr Arno for his support of our school, our families and our students.

Transitions – helping my child cope with changes

The end of one year (and the start of the next year) can provide many challenges for children and their families.  This is especially true for students moving from Yr 6 into High School, students starting Prep, and students with additional needs.

Between now and the start of next year, you can assist your child to feel more confident with changes to their school environment by trying the following:

• Take part in any transition days / events that are offered – to build familiarity with the new setting and new staff. This greatly reduces stress for most children.
• Talk about the staff who can help them if they are finding all he changes difficult – the office staff, Guidance Officer, Deputy Principals, Head of Inclusive Education, and Inclusive Education teachers are great people to know if you need a hand!
• Remind them of the things that will remain the same – it is comforting to know that while a classroom and teacher may change, their friends will still be available to see at lunchtimes.
• For those moving on to High School, over the holidays, discuss how they will be getting to and from school. A practice ‘drive past’ to the school can ease some worries as well.
• Suggest to your child that they make a plan for Day 1 of 2023 – to meet friends in a particular area in the morning, and start their day with a smile 😊

PBL – Positive Behaviour for Learning is our Whole School Approach for behaviour

The fundamental philosophy of PBL is that we cannot assume that our students know how to behave at school if they haven’t been explicitly taught the expectations required.

Each fortnight our PBL team meets to analyse the behaviour data to determine what needs to be taught or revised in regard to our school expectations. These expectations are then taught as focus skills in the classroom and on parade. The language is used by all staff and the posters are displayed around the school and on our school’s Facebook page so that they can be reiterated at home. This week our focus skill is ‘Communicating Respectfully’.

Pop into parade on Monday from 2:15pm to see our new TBSS Breaking News segment thanks to the Mr Terry’s Drama Extension team. Each week the news team helps our students understand our Behaviour Focus.

Focus

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Week 5

Week 6

Family Details

On enrolment, details are obtained (e.g. address, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, emergency contact and medical details etc.) to be used in case of illness or an emergency. It is very important that these records are kept up to date. Please notify us immediately if any alterations need to be made.

Student Absence

Due to a large volume of phone calls we receive each day did you know that there is an easy way to notify the school of your child/children absence.

• Text (SMS) : 0428 621 921 (SMS line does not take calls & no emoji’s please)
  • Child’s name
  • Class, reasons for absence and expected duration of absence
• QParents

Excursion

Swimming Prep, Year 1 and Year 2

Swimming commences for Block 1 classes on Monday 7^th November. Payment,  Activity consent and medical forms need to be returned prior to commencing swimming. 

All articles including sunscreen, a tight fitting t-shirt (to put over tops for swimming, underwear, towels, googles etc must be clearly marked with the child’s name and class.  

Block 2 swimming commences 21^st  November. 

How to make a payment

BPOINT is the most efficient way to make a payment for excursions.  Please refer to the invoice that has been emailed to the main parent listed on the enrolment.  If you didn’t receive the invoice please contact the Admin Office.

Lost Property

Has your child lost a drink bottle, hat or jumper?

Come and have a look at our Lost Property Box which is located at the rear of the Hall.

All remaining items will be donated to charity if unclaimed at the end of Term.

Swimming P-2

Just a reminder that swimming for students in years P-2 will begin next week. Please see the timetable below for times and dates.

TIMETABLE & DATES for SWIMMING in TERM 4 2022

Please remember students should change into their togs before leaving school and will change back into their uniforms at school.  (If children wear togs under their uniform to school, please remember to include underwear to change into after swimming.)  All articles including sunscreen, a tight fitting t-shirt (to put over togs for swimming), underwear, towels, goggles, etc. must be clearly marked with the child’s name.  Articles should be brought in a plastic bag.  

Please remember to return back the medical form and permission note to your child’s classroom teacher and payment made as required

New e-scooter rules and increased fines

New rules and increased fines will apply from 1 November 2022 for riders of e-scooters, e-skateboards and similar devices that aim to make riders and everyone they interact with safe.

Key rules and their fines include:

• Wear a helmet ($143)
• No doubling ($143)
• When riding on a footpath or shared path, do not exceed 12km/hr (from $143 to $575 depending on how much the rider exceeds the 12km/h speed limit by)
• 25km/h remains the maximum speed limit for devices on bike paths and on local streets (with a speed limit of 50km/h or less, with no dividing centre line or median strip) (from $143 to $575 depending on how much the rider exceeds the 25km/h speed limit by)
• Riders can use bike lanes on roads with a speed limit of 50km/hr or less at up to 25km/h (from $143 to $575 depending on how much the rider exceeds the 25km/h speed limit by)
• If a path has a signed speed limit different to either the 12km/h or 25km/h default (depending on the type of infrastructure), this also applies to riders (from $143 to $575 depending on how much the rider exceeds the speed limit by)
• Do not ride on a prohibited road ($172)
• Never hold a mobile phone in your hand while riding (the same as if illegally used while driving - $1078).

New rules and increased fines for riders start on 1 November 2022.

To inform riders of their responsibilities, the department is rolling out a public safety campaign to demonstrate what's right and wrong when it comes to riding e-scooters and similar devices.

The safety campaign is just one of the major initiatives that aims to address safety concerns raised in significant consultation with stakeholders. Read the Personal Mobility Device Safety Action Plan for information about short, medium, and long-term actions planned to support the safe integration of PMDs across the state.

Find out more at the StreetSmarts website.

New rules and penalties are also being considered for e-mobility parking and drink riding. More information will be available in the new year.

Laptops for Learners - Towards Tomorrow | 1:1 one student: one device Year 5 & 6 Classroom Trial 2023.

Can all current Year 4 & 5 families please submit their Expression of Interest from the Principal email if you are interested in the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative in 2023.

Below the Far North Region IT Manager Jody is supporting our team for the trial roll out using the QLearn platform. Watch this space!

*See email for more information.

Instrumental Music News

On the first week of term 4 a selection of the school orchestra attended the Strings Camp at Smithfield State High School.

Even with 120 students on the stage numbers are limited at this event.  It gives students from remote schools as far away as Daintree and Innisfail a chance to get together in a much larger ensemble than is available in their home town.  Students also get the chance to meet other players from in the region who all have in common a love for music.

The guest conductor was Loreta Fin (LMusA, AMusA, ATCL) who studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and was a first violinist with the Sydney Youth Orchestra.  Both teachers and students were able to learn something from this widely acclaimed composer.

Students worked hard through 2 days of rehearsals and skills development and were then able to perform the new pieces for an interested audience at the end of the second day.

The event was held with much enthusiasm and both students and teachers look forward to this annual event.

Instrumental Music Information session:

Thank you to the staff, students and parents for your presentation, performance and attendance at our information evening last night.

Please express your interest in instrumental music now for 2023.

Choir News

Trinity Beach SS students give back to our community.

Our junior choir attended Caravonica Waters Aged Care with Mrs. Walker and Mr. Paterson. The students performed beautifully and read books to the elderly. Congratulations students for supporting our wider community

Student of the Week

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Week 5

Around the classroom

P/1B, planted some tomato and basil seeds, watered them regularly, picked them when they were ripe, added a few ingredients, made some bruschetta and ate it. We have saved some tomato seeds to dry out and plant again. An engaging activity for learning about needs of living things, and the life cycle of plants.

3B students go digital.

Typing skills and graphic design are some of the basic skills students are learning to support their writing development.

How good are these students? 1C Reading Rockstars...

Students are engaged daily in reading decodable texts and comprehension skills throughout every classroom within our school.

Every student reading, every student succeeding.

Do you read with your child at home?

Research tells us that regular engagement with reading in the early years of schooling significantly supports reading development of your child. If you want support with reading at home, speak with your child's teacher.

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P/1B are participating in the Aussie Bird Count

5C Mr Curran | Mathematics:

Exploring and locating fractions on number lines in Mathematics.

6E Students are conducting science experiments and exploring melting points of different materials.

Prep Enrolments

Prep enrolments are open!

Come and join one of the fastest progressing schools in the Cairns region.

From Prep to PhD with the Tropical North Learning Academy.

Prep spaces are filling fast.Student wellbeing, hands on learning opportunities and the Science of Reading using decodable materials is our priority.

Prep Montessori is full for 2023.

Thanks for co-designing our future direction

Stay & Play transition sessions are in full swing over the coming weeks. While our 2023 Prep students are in the classrooms, their parents have been giving Mr Hollis our Principal clear input about what is valued and what parents would like to see more of as we co-develop our new 4 Year Strategic plan 2022 - 2025.

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Infrastructure Improvement Update

We are on track for a 2023 opening.Our state-of-the-art interactive covered play area, nature play, community garden, new amenities block and tuckshop are progressing well and will be ready for the wet season. Oh and we just had two giant fans added to the plan...construction is a breeze... Well done WIP Construction.Wait for the next big announcement in the coming weeks! You will be impressed.

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Our Environment

How good do our gardens look?

You might see Ian Stone or a golden garden gnome beautifying our gardens. Our students can now be nominated for the Golden Garden Gnome Award for their involvement in looking after our gardens. Well done 4D for taking out the first award. Who will be next?

Attendance Award

6C Attendance Superstars take out the highest attendance rate at 99.2%. Well done students, parents and Mr Clair for prioritising attendance and learning. Evey Day Counts!

Attendance Matters! Every Day Counts!

2C take out the top attendance for the last week. Well done.

P&C News

Tuckshop News

Bike Bus News

Any cancellations due to poor weather will be posted on our Facebook page prior to 7am.

Bike Bus will conclude for 2022 in week 6.

Bike Bus vouchers were awarded to Remy in 2A and Ronnie in 2F for their commitment and safe riding behaviours.

Weour bike bus!

Bike Bus voucher winners!

Congratulations to Regi and Caleb for safe and respectful riding.

Star 102.7 Cairns Battle of the Schools.

Congratulations 6C for making it through to the final round of Star 102.7 Cairns Battle of the Schools.

We didn’t get the win. But what a fantastic effort by our 3 superstars. We received 4th place and Byron, Alley, and Savanah received Bluetooth headphones and other goodies thanks to Star 102.7 Cairns and Harvey Norman.

Art Exhibition

Inaugural Tropical North Visual Arts Exhibition:

"The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude."

There was a stroke of genius in our hall this evening, you could not brush the smiles of the children's faces.

A huge thankyou to artist and teacher Sharon Wedel for her passion, commitment and guidance by supporting the Trinity Beach SS students to create their art for display at our first Visual Arts Exhibition .

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Mural

Wow. Not only is this a beautiful mural, it is a de-escalation resource.

What does this mean?

This wall has patterns to follow, grit and textures to feel and animals to identify.

This allows for our qualified staff to assist young people who maybe heightened which will support learners to self-regulate. This can be found under our Junior Learning Centre.

Sports News

On Friday 15 Oct our school took a team of senior students to play in a Rugby League 9s competition at Stan Williams Park, Manunda.

Despite being hot, they all enjoyed themselves and had some great games!

Many thanks to Mr Seden (coach) and the players for representing our school so well.

Team Players: Byron C, Toby, Jake, Savannah, Braxton, Jacob H, Lincoln, Alunzu, Kane, Graydee and Atticus.

We are Hiring

School Cleaner

We are currently seeking an energetic, honest and reliable employee to join our cleaning team.   

Responsibilities will include:

• General cleaning duties such as cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces
• Cleaning windows, glass partitions and mirrors
• Scrubbing sinks, basins and toilets
• Cleaning floors by vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, or scrubbing
• Disposing waste from bins
• Reporting all defects/hazards immediately when encountered on the job
• Keep all students’ social spaces clean and disinfected
• Ensuring safe and sanitary storage and care of products
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors and windows
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Business Manager

Mandatory requirements:

• Availability to work 5 days per week Monday to Friday. Split shifts scheduled morning and afternoon between 5.00am to 6.00pm.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services: bluecard.qld.gov.au
• Undergo a Criminal History Check

How to Apply:

• Submit a current resume detailing your work history along with 1-2 referees (preferably one being your current supervisor)

Email to admin@trinitybeachss.eq.edu.au by 5.00pm Tuesday  8/11/2022

Smithfield State High School News

Partnerships Matter | Smithfield State High School Tropical North Learning Academy | JCUWe continue to work with Smithfield State High School and their specialist expert staff to enhance opportunities for our students.https://www.facebook.com/100063769954203/posts/531523605649967/

Community News

Cairns Regional Council National Recycling Week (Nov 7-13) - Schools Competition.To enter all students have to do is:1. Download a colour in/design entry form from our website2. Take a photo of their efforts3. Email it to wasteservices@cairns.qld.gov.auEntries close 18/11/2022 winners notified by email. Visit the competition page here for further information & associated T&Cs:National Recycling Week | Cairns Regional Council