Fernbrooke State School in Redbank Plains | Primary School

Fernbrooke State School

Locality: Redbank Plains

Phone: +61 7 3819 7444

Address: Cnr Regents Dr & Gannet St 4301 Redbank Plains, QLD, Australia

Website: https://fernbrookess.eq.edu.au

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25.01.2022 School Holiday STEM Online Workshops: September School Holidays are sorted with programs available for students who love STEM, design, inventing, entrepreneurship and aviation. Come join us in redesigning a jumbo jet or learn to create solutions around the house, we have so much to share. Pick and choose your sessions or bundle them to receive a session free. All online sessions will be $25 each or purchase the bundle to receive a free workshop! Primary Sessions will be taking place at 9-11am, whilst Senior Sessions will be taking place on 1-3pm. For more information or to register please visit www.bopindustries.com/school-holiday

25.01.2022 Don't forget to order your 2021 Booklists!

23.01.2022 Our latest Captains' Broadcast is now available. To view visit, https://fernbrookess.eq.edu.au/calendar-/captains-broadcast

23.01.2022 School will return for students on Wednesday 27 January 2021. The office will be open Tuesday 19, Thursday 21, Friday 22 January 2021 between 9am and 2pm for enquiries and uniform sales. The office will be closed Wednesday 20 January, Monday 25 January and Tuesday 26 January 2021.

23.01.2022 This week we celebrate the work of our amazing teacher aides. Fernbrooke State School is fortunate to have a teacher aide team who work extremely hard to support the learning needs of students. They are committed to delivering learning and wellbeing programs that assist students to work towards their potential. On behalf of our school community, we thank our teacher aides for their work and support of our students.

22.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now available. To view visit https://fernbrookess.schoolzineplus.com/news?nid=59

22.01.2022 Thank you to all our Playgroup families who were able to join us for last weeks dress up day! Don’t forget Perry’s Playgroup is on every Friday from 8:30am - 10:30am in the Community Hub. We would love to see you there.

22.01.2022 We will soon be planning classes for next year and need to know if your child/children will be leaving Fernbrooke State School. Everyone has received a form to complete and return to the school office if your child/children are NOT RETURNING in 2021. Please return this to the office as soon as possible. If you are planning on an extended holiday over the Christmas break and will not return to school by the start of the school year, please come to the school office and collect a form to complete. These forms need to be returned to the office no later than Friday 27 November.

21.01.2022 Book Week Competitions close on Friday 16th October 2020 (end of week 2)! Winners announcd during Book Week (week 3)! Book Week competition entry forms an boxes can be found on trolleys in the library

21.01.2022 Please be advised that dogs are NOT allowed on Fernbrooke State School property

20.01.2022 Ryze Tello Drones: Our Year 5 and 6 students who attended the STEM club, got to try out our drones for the first time last week. Students followed safety guidelines and successfully completed the Drone Safety test from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and followed the Fernbrooke Drone risk assessment guidelines. Students were able to use the Tello app to launch and land drones onto the ground and their hands. This week, the drone club will use the other controls to fly the drones safely in and around a special drone course. Next week, staff members will be developing their drone flying skills during an after school professional development session. Exciting times!

20.01.2022 STEM Home and Community Learning: STEM offers many fun learning opportunities for families using everyday objects found around most homes. Here are some ideas for at home family STEM learning. If you would like to share your STEM home learning, please email me at [email protected] . Also, please email any good ideas for STEM learning at home that could be shared in the newsletter

19.01.2022 2021 school year is drawing closer. If your child is born between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2016, they are eligible to begin Prep in 2021. Enrolment packs are available from the office. 2021 Prep interview are underway and all parents/carers will be contacted soon to secure an interview time. Thank you for your understanding and patience. We are also accepting in catchment enrolment for all other year levels.

18.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now available. To view visit, https://fernbrookess.schoolzineplus.com/news

17.01.2022 Dont forget, there is no playgroup tomorrow. We hope to see you all again soon!

17.01.2022 As we are drawing to the end of this year, could you please ensure all statements are finalised by Friday, 27 November, 2020. This allows the finance department of the school to have all accounts finalised.

15.01.2022 From the Principal: Term 3 has been another challenging time for all of us during this pandemic. I would like to sincerely thank each and every family for your support and efforts during the school term. The staff at Fernbrooke have continued to be committed to every student throughout the school by providing quality teaching and learning. Students at Fernbrooke continue to inspire me everyday. Their willingness to be and do their best in class with their learning and the ...playground during play-time is always a priority. From time to time our kids will make mistakes. Part of our role in supporting children to grow is to help them learn from these mistakes and to focus on what they will do in the future. This is something that I believe we do very well at Fernbrooke. Again, I thank our school staff and parents/carers for your support with this. Next Term will see us participate in a number of exciting end of year celebrations and programs. I look forward to working with you all again during next Term as we strive to ensure every FSS student has the best learning and wellbeing opportunities possible. Have a safe holiday break! See more

14.01.2022 Each week at Fernbrooke, we have a whole school focus on a particular behaviour skill. This week all staff will focus with students on Schoolwide Thinker. This means: We manage our time and movement effectively around the school We listen attentively We attempt set tasks and strive to complete them to a ... high standard We contribute to class discussions and activities We demonstrate interest in subjects We believe we can do it Be like Perry and be a Thinker every day!

14.01.2022 *Students can borrow 1 library book at a time. *Students need a library bag to borrow a library book. This library bag can be any type of bag preferably a waterproof one *Please remind students to bring their library books in their library bag on their borrowing day *Students can re-borrow a book if they have not finished it *Student loans are valid for up to 2 weeks... Please remind students to look after the library books and return them in the same condition as they borrowed them ATTN: There will be no student borrowing for 2020 after week 7. Please make sure all library books are returned before the end of week 8.

14.01.2022 If your child has medication stored at school, please make sure you collect it from the office before 2:30pm Wednesday 9 December. Students with specific health requirements such as anaphylaxis, asthma, or epilepsy must have an medical care plan signed by a doctor. These must be updated each year. Please ensure you have an updated 2021 action plan or similar medical care plan ready for the beginning of the 2021 school year. This are especially important if your child will require medication to be kept at school. If your child will require medication at school at school next year, including over the counter medications, please ensure you bring them to school on Wednesday 27 January 2021 in the box with a pharmacist label. We will also need you to complete an administration of medication record form.

13.01.2022 Please remember to update any information that changes for your family including residential address, mobile or home phone numbers, emergency contact information, family information and any medication information that effect your child

13.01.2022 Don't forget tomorrow's P and C Dress up Day! We can't wait to see what our students are aspiring to be in the future!

13.01.2022 More Exciting News Cookie dough will be ready to be picked up from this Morning. If you haven't already head on up to pick up your cookie dough.

12.01.2022 Playgroup News: We had so much fun at Playgroup on Friday. Feel free to pop into the Community Hub and see the Playgroup artwork some of these children created the most beautiful sunflower paintings to tie in with us learning about the colour Yellow. Playgroup is free and a great way to make new friends while allowing your child learn, laugh and play with others. On Friday we are learning about the colour BROWN. We will be heading up to the Prep sandpit and playground throughout the morning, so please ensure you pack a hat and drink bottle for your little person, and yourself on Friday. We look forward to seeing you soon.

12.01.2022 STEM Home and Community Learning: STEM offers many fun learning opportunities for families using everyday objects found around most homes. Here are some ideas for at home family STEM learning. If you would like to share your STEM home learning, please email me at [email protected] . Also, please email any good ideas for STEM learning at home that could be shared

11.01.2022 Have you seen our latest Captains' Broadcast? TO view visit, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZID5-Ac9lw&feature=youtu.be

11.01.2022 Childrens crossings and School Crossing Supervisors: A familiar sight around schools is the School Crossing Supervisor. They ensure students and pedestrians who cross the road at the school crossing do so in a safe manner. They use a hand-held stop sign to stop traffic and allow pedestrians to cross the road safely. Motorists must stop and wait until all pedestrians are no longer on the road and the School Crossing Supervisor has safely returned to the footpath. When childrens crossing flags are displayed, you must stop and give way to any pedestrians on or entering the crossing (regardless of whether a school crossing supervisor is present or not)

11.01.2022 For all Families of children entering Prep in 2022 or later! Come and meet our Kindy Team, some local School Representatives for information and nibbles!

10.01.2022 This week all staff are will continue to focus with students on Respectful Eating Areas and Playground. This means: We participate in school approved games We play fairly take turns, invite others to join in and follow rules We care for the environment and equipment ... Be like Perry and be a THINKER every day!

09.01.2022 One way to assist children to comprehend what they are reading is to encourage them to visualise parts of the story in their mind. It is like creating a mind movie in your head while reading. Visualising can be done with fiction and non-fiction texts. While on holidays, take time to read together and practice visualising! Many of the books you read with your child may contain beautiful illustrations. Encourage your child to listen to the story (without seeing the pictures) ...and get a mental image in their head. Compare this image to the illustrations provided. Is the meaning the same? While reading, parents should take a turn to share the image they have created in their mind. Talk about what you visualised! Dont worry if your images are different. Each persons experiences shape the visualisations we make this is ok simply talk about why they are different. It is also beneficial to remind your child that the pictures help us to understand what is happening in the story. Use the senses see, hear, taste, smell, feel to describe the visualised image and emotion evoked. Practice visualising often it is a great way to develop comprehension when reading. See more

09.01.2022 This weeks Captains' Broadcast is now available. To view visit, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY--YniLdtQ&feature=youtu.be

09.01.2022 Our school captains make a weekly school broadcast for their fellow students. They have been exploring STEM by developing their skills in using the green screen and the app Green Screen by Think Ink. We will now be sharing this broadcast with our school community. This weeks broadcast can be viewed using the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Qt2fVmpuM

09.01.2022 The Year 3 Athletics Carnival is underway!

08.01.2022 Helping your child while reading at home 1.Read set texts Read the book with your child. Ask your child to retell the story. 2.Ask Questions... Ask questions before, during and after reading. Ask open-ended questions about the text 3.Read Aloud to your child All children love being read to even upper years students. Reading to your child can build their oral comprehension skills. 4.Encourage your child to read to you Multi-task while driving or cooking have your child read to you for 10-15mins Read everything packaging, recipes, instructions etc. 5.Listen to a podcast or audio book. Listening is a great way to encourage visualisation and imagination Online or libraries have free audio books 6.Read every day Read for at least 20 minutes per day! See more

08.01.2022 The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is committed to ensuring road safety around schools. As restrictions ease and all students are welcomed back to school, there will be an increase in traffic and pedestrian movement around your school, so driving safely around school zones will be even more important. Ensuring the safety of children travelling to and from school, walking or cycling, by school bus or private vehicle, is everyones responsibility

07.01.2022 This fun activity is a great way to retell a story that has been read or create your own. Start with a blank piece of paper and a pencil. Use one of the following writing prompts or choose your own and spend two minutes using the prompt to kick start their writing. After 2 minutes, pass the student to the next family member and they continue the story from where the last person left off. Continue swapping until you have created a story. Read the story that has been co-created! This activity encourages children to see writing as a communication tool and a creative task where there is no ‘right’ answer. It promotes children taking risks in their work while also being a fun way to write and read together! Feel free to email in your attempts prizes on offer! Email [email protected] for your chance to win!

07.01.2022 We keep hands, feet and objects to ourselves and resolve conflict without aggression. ALWAYS!!!!!! Be like Perry and be Respectful every day! Staff are also continuing to positively reinforce with students the steps for solving problems peacefully. Consistent and continued focus in this area is making a difference. Students are being taught and encouraged to use the steps and language below when presented with a conflict or problem.... Stop Name your Feeling Calm down (using respectful words) Ignore and walk away if the problem persists. Report to an adult if the problem persists (The language of report is important to dilute the concept of dobbing) Families can support their children to solve problems peacefully by encouraging them to practise these skills at home and in public places. Reminding them of the steps when faced with a problem will go a long way to helping them use the steps automatically. Your assistance in this area is very much appreciated. Thank you.

07.01.2022 2021 school year begins in 4 months. If your child is born between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2016, they are eligible to begin Prep in 2021. Enrolment packs are available from the office. We are also accepting in catchment enrolment for all other year levels.

07.01.2022 Booklists for the 2021 school year are now available through our preferred supplier Bedrock Books. These booklists have been prepared by Fernbrooke teachers and include all necessary items for your child’s learning in 2021. Orders can be placed by visiting www.backtoschoolbooklists.com.au. Our school code is FERNB21. Alternatively if you would prefer to shop in-store or at an alternate supplier, you can download a copy of our 2021 booklists from our school website by visiting https://fernbrookess.eq.edu.au/enrolments/booklists or collect a paper copy of our 2021 Booklists from the office. Payment plans are available from Bedrock Books. Discounts apply for pre-ordering your child’s Booklist by 3rd January 2021. If you have any questions you can contact our office or Bedrock Books on (07) 3881 1122 or email them at [email protected]

06.01.2022 Junior sports days Please find attached days. Unfortunately due to Covid19 families can't attend.

06.01.2022 Have you ever written a poem? Writing poetry is a genre that many students find difficult. An acrostic poem is a simple poem whereby each letter of a word or phrase begins a new line in the poem. Younger students can start off with something simple like their own name or their favourite pet. Write the word vertically down the page. The words don’t need to rhyme but try and link the words written to the theme of the focus word. You might like to start with words like: Summer, ...Perry, Dogs, Mummy, football, tennis, weekends Reading poetry can also be a fun thing to do. Find a poem and enjoy it together.

05.01.2022 Today Mrs Parker presented our student of the week awards to the year 4, 5 & 6 students at the Senior school assembly. Congratulations to our amazing Fernbrooke Stars!

05.01.2022 Using prompts to starts writing: A collection of imaginative prompts and story starters can be used to spark your child’s imagination. Use one of the writing prompt images to write what happens in the story. Maybe your child would like to draw a comic strip and then write the speech marks to tell the story. The prompt can be used to describe what they see, build a story or continue the next chapter. Talk with your child about what they might like to write about before they start writing. Oral rehearsal is a great way to make connections between what they have read or experienced and incorporate this into their writing. Encourage your child to read their story aloud to promote the link between reading and writing.

05.01.2022 Book Week 2020 Curious Creatures Wild Minds Date: Term 4 Week 3 17th 23rd October 2020

05.01.2022 Reminder: Book Week Dress Up Parade is on next week. We cannot wait to celebrate with you all.

05.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now available. To view visit, https://fernbrookess.schoolzineplus.com/news?nid=58

04.01.2022 Whole School Inclusion Self-Assessment: As part of our school’s ongoing quest to improve and to continue to meet the individual needs of students, next week we will be conducting an Inclusion / Student Support Services Self-Assessment. This is an initiative of the school to review our current practices in meeting the learning and wellbeing needs of every FSS student. This Self-Assessment will involve having four reviewers (external educators to our school) visit our school. T...he reviewers will be talking with Staff, Students, Parents/Carers and local Community Partners about how we meet the needs of our students. They will provide us with feedback as well as a written report in relation to our school’s strengths in inclusive and student support services as well as areas to focus on into the future. This will enable us to continue to provide the best learning opportunities for every student at FSS. If you see a reviewer at our school on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday before or after school, please feel free to take the time to have a chat with them about our amazing school. See more

04.01.2022 A Volunteer Teacher Aide Induction Session will be held on Tuesday 15th September 8:30am in the Office Meeting Room. This is for Cert 3 or Cert 4-Teacher Aides course participants who are required to complete volunteer hours within a school. To RSVP or find out more information, please contact Brooke Oberle on [email protected]

04.01.2022 At Fernbrooke, we are committed to providing safe and supportive learning environments for all students which address their educational needs. We are currently reviewing our attendance strategies and are trailing new approaches. At Fernbrooke, reports of absences are taken seriously. It essential that children attend school every day unless a reasonable excuse is provided. Parents and carers may report an absence in the ways outlined below.... Respond to SMS message Phone or email school or classroom teacher Written letter to the school Unless a valid reason is given, a child’s absence is recorded as unexplained. If your child has an unexplained the absence the following procedures will occur:

04.01.2022 More Exciting News Cookie dough will be ready to be picked up from 8.30am Tuesday (Tomorrow) Morning

04.01.2022 Tuckshop is closed for cleaning this week. There will be no food sold. Tuckshop will recommence in Term 1, Week 2 2021.

03.01.2022 Fernbrooke Families. ONLINE ONLY VIA MUNCH MONITOR On the 18th of November we will be doing a $5 Workers Lunch Deal day. Closes on the 16th of November at 9am.... No late payments will be accepted. Children can dress up as what they want to be when they get older on this day as well. You will need to log on to your munch monitor account or if you don't have a account go to munchmonitor.com and set one up. Go to school shop and pick $5 workers lunch deal. I have attached a copy of the Menu. What a great deal you pick a main meal and 2 snacks for $5 add a drink for extra.

03.01.2022 Last week Mrs Parker and school captain Akeelah, attended the Ipswich Community Leaders morning tea at the Ipswich Civic Centre. The morning was hosted by His Excellency the Governor of Queensland, The Honourable Paul de Jersey AC. Akeelah Exceeded Expectations and proudly represented our school, telling His Excellency about what a great school Fernbrooke is. Well done Akeelah!

02.01.2022 Mercy Family Services are delivering 2 fantastic programs that may be of interest to some families. Growing a Resilient Brain A program for children and adolescents (8-12 year olds) to help build resilience and prevent anxiety and depression. The program is designed to build resilience, self-esteem and confidence, and to increase childrens and adolescents ability to cope effectively with stress, daily challenges, and difficult life events. It is an empowering program for ...children, adolescents, families and teachers. Some of the practical and useful strategies taught in the program include: Recognising and managing emotions Social skills Relaxation Positive thinking Problem solving and Goal-setting Sessions will run for one hour over the course of four weeks. Parents will join the group for the last 15 minutes to reflect on what weve learnt and how it can be incorporated at home. When: Every Tuesday starting 20th October 2020 to 10th November 2020 from 3.30-4.30pm Where: Mercy Community 30 Thorn St, Ipswich 4305 Cost: Free *Due to Covid-19 restrictions Term 3, 2020 participant numbers will be limited. Circle of Security At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting Program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Circle of Security is an eight-week program delivered by members of the Mercy Community Ipswich Counselling Team Learning Objectives of the Training: Understand your childs emotional world by learning to recognise emotional needs Support your childs ability to successfully manage emotions Enhance the development of your child's self esteem Honour your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure When: For eight weeks starting 15th October and running to3 rd December 2020 Every Thursday morning from 10:00am 12:00pm Where: Level 1, 30 Thorn Street, Ipswich Parking available at ground level via main entry Minimum numbers are required so please register your interest for a day or evening session as soon as possible. Cost: Free! How to register: Register your interest with Mercy Community or enquire by calling (07) 3280 8000 Please note: Full attendance of the program/s is required to be eligible for a certificate. Level 1, 30 Thorn Street Ipswich Qld 4305 | Ph: 07 3280 8000 | www.mercycommunity.org.au

02.01.2022 Our latest Captains' Broadcast is now available. To view visit, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKvJrdF-HTI&feature=youtu.be

02.01.2022 Questions to ask your child when reading When reading with your child, ask them a couple of these questions. Share your answers with them as well. Maybe your favourite character is different to theirs! 1.Look at the front cover. What do you think the book will be about? 2.Who is the author?... 3.What does the illustrator do? 4.What does that word mean? Read the words around to help you find word meaning in context. 5.How can you read an unfamiliar word? Can you segment and then blend? 6.Who are the main characters? 7.What do you think will happen next? 8.How do you think the character feels? Why? How would you feel in that situation? 9.Can you predict how the book will end? 10.Who is your favourite character? Why? 11.Is there a hidden message in the story? What is it? 12.Can you retell the story in your own words? 13.Do you like how the story ended? Can you think of another way the book could have ended? If you would like additional information on how to support your child to read at home, please contact your childs teacher or a reading team member at [email protected]

02.01.2022 Dont be hasty, think of your childs safety: Parents are being encouraged to use stop, drop and go (kiss and go) zones or similar facilities, when dropping their children at school. The daily drop off and pick up can be stressful, but it should always be safe. Ensuring childrens safety in and around school zones and educating them on safe street practices, is a top priority. Parents are being encouraged to use these zones rather than walking their children into school. Thes...e zones are in place so a vehicle can stop for a short period of time to drop off or to collect children, moving on immediately to allow other drivers to use the zone. When used correctly, the drop and go zones are very safe and effective, helping reduce traffic congestion around schools. Remember: Queue and stay in your car Wait until your children arrive - ensure seat belts are secure, then leave the zone safely. It is a 2-minute loading zone if your children are not able to be loaded within two minutes, drive out of the zone and re-join the queue. Move out of the zone if you do not wish to re-join the queue and find a park elsewhere. Be considerate and do not overstay your time in the zone