What a busy start to the 2024 school year we have had! It has been refreshing to have the start of the year not impacted by COVID or weather events.
What a fantastic day we had for our annual cross-country event. A very big thank you to Ms Kimberley Beck for her organisation. The use of Greenbank Giants new AFL field made for a much more exciting cross-country run.
The supportive spirit of our students and spectators made for a very inclusive event. The encouraging clapping and cheering for some of our students who find such an event to be challenging was a very proud moment and a perfect example of how we CARE for one another.
Both Ms Beck and I were very glad to be able to put our feet up at the end of a very busy, but rewarding day.
Every day counts!
Our attendance rate from Monday 4 March until Friday 15 March is 89.5%. This is down from last fortnight.
Our year-to-date attendance is 91.5%.
Our attendance is reducing each fortnight. Please, unless your child is unwell or has an appointment, ensure they attend school all day, every day.
Statistics of attendance for period Monday 4 March until Friday 15 March
Year Level | Attendance Rate | ↑ ↓ from last fortnight | Unexplained Absences | Late arrivals | Early Departures |
Prep | 90.0 | ↓ | 1 | 41 | 22 |
Year 1 | 90.9 | ↓ | 3 | 56 | 38 |
Year 2 | 87.0 | ↓ | 3 | 51 | 42 |
Year 3 | 90.1 | ↓ | 4 | 58 | 14 |
Year 4 | 89.6 | ↓ | 0 | 31 | 21 |
Year 5 | 92.1 | ↑ | 1 | 54 | 19 |
Year 6 | 87.5 | ↑ | 3 | 40 | 21 |
Total | 89.5 | ↓ | 15 | 331 | 119 |
Congratulations to Year 5 and Year 6 families for increasing their school attendance this fortnight.
We have seen a decrease in the number of students arriving to school late. Thank you for your efforts in ensuring students arrive on time to school.
While there is an increase in early departures for this fortnight, a majority of these early departures were students leaving early after their cross-country event. Generally, early departures on Friday afternoons have reduced significantly, thank you.
Celebrating our Diverse School Culture
This week marks Harmony Week, whereas a community we acknowledge and celebrate our diversity. On Thursday, we celebrated Harmony Week with a brief parade, with each class creating a flag to represent one of the many countries and cultures of our community.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our school community for your continued support and wish everyone a very safe Easter break with family and friends. Term 2 commences on Monday 15 April.
Department of Education - SCHOOL WATCH
Deputy Principals' Message
Well done to all students who have completed their NAPLAN during the past week. This is a big undertaking for students and for staff and the effort you put into this has been wonderful. We still have a catch-up opportunity for those that have not yet finished but the NAPLAN window officially closes on Monday.
Message From The Head of Special Education Services (HoSES)
World Downs Syndrome Day- March 21
World Down Syndrome Day, 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. On this day, the global Down syndrome community speaks up together to create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and wellbeing of people with Down syndrome. Visit worlddownsyndromeday.org to learn more.
The World Down Syndrome Day website and associated activities are coordinated by Down Syndrome International in collaboration with the National Down Syndrome Society and the Down's Syndrome Association.
These are some of our favourite videos about Down syndrome. People with Down syndrome were involved in the making of all these videos:
- Chromosomes R Us – a short video by actors with Down syndrome about how Down syndrome occurs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0VV3C_ydak
- Just like you - Elyssa, Rachel and Sam share personal stories to help viewers better understand their condition and why they wish to be treated just like you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M--xOyGUX4
- Down Syndrome Answers -The Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) found the most-asked questions on Google and asked 10 Canadians with Down syndrome to give their answers. https://cdss.ca/awareness/down-syndrome-answers
- We're all different but we're all the same – An animated video about inclusion. Beware, this has a very catchy tune https://youtu.be/Le1a1PAzN3k?si=-_d3e697SrG9SSj3
"Understanding and Treating ADHD" workshop, hosted by The Mood and Mind Centre, featuring Dr. Sharon Saline, a renowned clinical psychologist and author of ‘’What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life’
📅 Date: Friday, 3 May 2024
🕒 Time: 9am – 4pm
📍 Location: Mercure Resort, Gold Coast
This intensive workshop is designed to equip professionals with an in-depth understanding of ADHD, providing evidence-based strategies to enhance your ability to assist individuals in managing their ADHD more effectively.
- Exclusive insights from Dr. Sharon Saline, leveraging her unique, strength-based "5 Cs of ADHD™" approach.
- An in-depth exploration of ADHD across the lifespan, from childhood to adulthood.
- Practical, collaborative strategies for managing ADHD, including mindfulness, cognitive therapy, and positive psychology.
- Learning how to improve executive functioning skills and decrease anxiety.
- Discover techniques to empower confidence in individuals with ADHD, promoting a positive and resilient mindset.
- Acquire strategies to reduce interpersonal conflicts, creating a harmonious environment for individuals with ADHD.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is not limited to a specific profession – it is tailored for everyone working with individuals affected by ADHD. Professionals from diverse fields, including but not limited to GP’s, Paediatricians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Counsellors or Support Workers will find immense value in the content presented.
Early Bird Special: Early Bird $350 (ends 24 March 2024)
Full Fee: $380
(Fee includes morning and afternoon tea, lunch, parking and access to a video recording for 3 months)
Video Recording only:
Can't join our workshop in person? Don't worry! Purchase the recording and learn at your pace, anytime, anywhere! (Access available for 3 months)
Benefits for Everyone:
Whether you are a seasoned expert or just starting in your field, this workshop promises practical strategies that you can implement immediately with your clients. The knowledge gained will not only enrich your professional capabilities but will also contribute to better outcomes for individuals with ADHD.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your skills and make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with ADHD. We look forward to your participation in this enriching event.
For more details and to register, please visit our website: The Mood and Mind Centre - Events
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at email@example.com or call (07) 5573 2200.
PBL Focus Weeks 9 & 10 - Commitment - From the PBL Team
Messages From Executive Services
Student Absence Procedure
If your student will be absent, parents/carers have a legal obligation to notify the school office, including advising the reason for the absence. We kindly request you let us know by 9am on the day of the absence. We have two preferred methods for advising absence:
- Via the Q-Parents App – please see reception if you require information on this.
- Via our dedicated Student Absence Line – (07) 2899 5160, where you can leave a message any time of the day or night. Please save this number in your phone.
Reminder: You will also need to advise YMCA if your child is booked in and will be absent.
YMCA absences should be advised before 2:15pm via email firstname.lastname@example.org or via text or phone call 0459 905 087.
Don’t forget to also cancel your canteen order if you have pre-ordered ahead: (07) 2899 5125
End of Term Statements will be emailed next week, Week 10. Please note that Student Resource Scheme invoices and iPad hire invoices are now well overdue. Payments can be made over the term break via Bpoint and QParents.
Families who have arranged payment plans, would you please ensure the scheduled payments are continued.
Change of contact details:
Please advise Executive Services if any of your details have changed. For example:
- Best contact phone number
- Work details
- Emergency contacts other than parents/carers
Please pop into the office to complete a change of details form, or email email@example.com to update your details.
Spare change of clothes reminder
Please ensure you have a spare change of clothes in your child’s bag in case of accidents. Please include underwear, black shorts/skort and socks.
Name labels make all the difference in helping us to returned lost items to the correct students. We kindly remind parents to name hats, lunch boxes, water bottles, etc. We really appreciate your assistance with this.
Have you lost an Everleigh hat or jacket? We have some unnamed items at the office.
Any item that is labelled gets returned directly to the classroom. We only hold unnamed Everleigh uniform items at the office. Please let us know if you are missing a non-labelled item.
We remind all parents and carers to set up their Q Parents app. This app is our preferred option and is a one-stop location to check on your account or pay invoices, as well as to report absences. It is quick and easy to use. The app will follow your child to any state school all the way through, including to high school. If you require any assistance to set this up, please contact executive services.
LOTE News From Mrs Yoshi
Japanese News for Years 1-4
This term has seen many of our Everleigh students embark on learning a new language. It is positive to see so many students at Everleigh embracing and showing curiosity in a different culture. It is also noteworthy that studying another language helps to grow brain pathways and aid in becoming a more flexible, creative thinker which is of huge significance in our modern society.
This term, our lower and middle school have been building vocabulary around colours, numbers, animals and actions. We play games, sing songs, complete work book and cultural activities and learn about cultural differences and similarities.
Some of our students embarked on a design challenge to create a new ‘otoshidama’ money envelope design for New Year’s celebrations in Japan and the winners of this competition have been published today from grades 2 to 4. Well done to Kayden from Year 2, Aiden and Loki from Year 4 and our Year 3 contestant.
Next term, there will be several Japanese competitions run including an anime drawing competition and a design challenge. We will also see what the Year 5/6 grades have been working on around their mascot designs and introductions.
Have a good break. Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu.
Everleigh SS - Canteen Messages
UMS Uniform Shop News
YMCA Everleigh - Autumn Vacation Care Program 2024
YMCA Everleigh would like to present the Autumn Vacation care program for this vacation care period. If you require any assistance with your bookings and enrolments please email firstname.lastname@example.org or simply pop in and we will assist you.