Malanda State School in Malanda, Queensland | Education

Malanda State School

Locality: Malanda, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4096 7888

Address: 24 Mary Street 4885 Malanda, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 PBL/Pause PBL - Week 4: Playground Respect & Play Time In this lesson, students will learn to be respectful to others in the playground while playing in their correct area and are what of the options available for them to participate in at play time.

25.01.2022 Each year we are fortunate to have Life Education visit our school to teach age appropriate modules from a Prep to Year 6. The modules taught to our students by Life Education include Healthy Eats, All Systems Go, Harold’s Diary, bCyberwise, Safety Rules, Growing Good Friends, Relate, Respect, Connect and Harold’s Friendship. Here is 1B engaged in their Safety Rules session

25.01.2022 We are pleased to introduce the 2021 Sports Leaders for Ithaca and Quincan and our Music Leaders for Band, Choir and Dance. We are so proud of all the candidates and the way they contribute to the Malanda Family

24.01.2022 ***Farewell Mrs Lyn Watterson or famously known as Miss Lovely*** Current Position: Lead Teacher Classroom Practice Years service at Malanda: 7 years - been in the teaching profession for over 30 years Next step: Taking leave for 2021 then considering retirement (congratulations if you do!)... Interests: Powerhouse early years specialist, many years service in remote Weipa, established and refined the Reading Script System at Malanda to give all our kids the best chance in life and a sense of humour which brings smiles to others We wish you all the best Lyn whilst on leave. We thank you for your contribution to the Malanda Family over the years. Malanda community, feel free to leave some well wishes in the comments section of the post

24.01.2022 Welcome to Term 4

24.01.2022 How spectacular We had about 500 people in the photo, including Missy’s parents Robert and Anj. It was a touching experience, which will be a lasting memory for the children. A big thank you to Richard Hopkinson from Aeroscan and Mrs Hopkinson for creating this symbolic memory. Thank you to the Student Council for promoting the wearing of red. It was a memorable day for the Malanda Family This Strong Mum Missy's Donors

23.01.2022 ***Farewell Mr Jacob Lowerson*** Current Position: Classroom Teacher Year 2 Years service at Malanda: 2 years Next step: moving to Airlie Beach... Interests: gentle and kind, loves the outdoors where you will see him riding in the a Bike Bus and out paddling on the lake. We wish you all the best Jacob and thank you for your contribution to the Malanda Family. Malanda community, feel free to leave some well wishes in the comments section of the post

23.01.2022 The Moolanda News Technical Crew have nearly completed their training on how to compose the final clips that we publish from the segments covered by our reporters. We have been very lucky to have Ross from the Malanda Chamber of Commerce give up his time to upskill the students. Ross has been so impressed with how quickly the students have learnt how to use the editing software. His friend even made the students their own official ‘Technical Crew’ cap. How cool!

23.01.2022 Pool Party/Wet Play Rewards Day is on this week to acknowledge those students who regularly follow our school rules and expectations

23.01.2022 Our Moolanda Cafe has a new healthy, scrumptious menu for Term 4

23.01.2022 Playgroup is at a different location tomorrow (Tuesday). It will be held at the Malanda Post Office Playground from 9am. Please bring a hat, healthy snacks and a water bottle. See you there!

22.01.2022 We had a wonderful afternoon inducting our 2021 Student Leadership Group - School Leaders, Sports Leaders, Music Leaders, Student Councillors and Bus Leaders. Many thanks to Monica Halbert, our Assistant Regional Director for addressing the Year 6 cohort and Ben Harding, Deputy Principal of Malanda State High School for presenting the Student Councillor certificates. Special mention to Year 6 student, Phoenix for his Acknowledgment of Country. ... Have a wonderful year leaders

22.01.2022 Healthy Eats Tips thanks to Life Education

22.01.2022 The Malanda Family proudly wore red today to remember beautiful Missy. You will forever be in our hearts This Strong Mum Missy's Donors

22.01.2022 And the winner is Congratulations!! Thank you to everyone for supporting our wonderful Playgroup

21.01.2022 Students in Year 6 participated in a Zoom session with Year 6 students from Shirahama Daini Elementary School in Japan. After exchanging letters a number of times this year, students met their pen pals for the first time. Everyone had such a great time introducing themselves and asking and answering questions in Japanese and English. A wonderful experience and we hope to do it again!

21.01.2022 Please head over to our school P&C page to keep up to date with school and community events https://www.facebook.com/Malanda-State-School-P-C-345042182233001/

20.01.2022 These students have worked tirelessly throughout the year, contributing to our school in order to nominate for 2021 Sports Leaders for Ithaca and Quincan. This week, these students will deliver their speeches to the Year 4 and 5 cohorts. Good luck to you all, you are all wonderful ambassadors for the Malanda Family

20.01.2022 Book Fair is coming in week 4.... Save the dates Tuesday 27th October to Thursday 29th October

20.01.2022 Chappy Molly and her volunteers are back again each Monday for Breaky Club. Thanks for providing healthy food options for our students

19.01.2022 Please refer to our External Communication Guide to ensure your query is addressed by the right person

19.01.2022 Our current Prep students and staff had a wonderful time showing the Kindy kids and their families what a morning in Prep is like. Welcome to the Malanda Family

17.01.2022 ‘Our School, Your Village’ We certainly do all we can to support every member of the Malanda Family Queensland Association of State School Principals Inc

17.01.2022 Our Year 6 cohort walked up to Malanda State High School this morning to experience an ICT lesson as part of the high school transition program

16.01.2022 Book Fair is Week 6 (Tues 2nd- Thurs 4th March). Our Art Competition theme is "Star Wars". Get creative to win heaps of awesome prizes!! Entries close 9am Tues 2nd March

15.01.2022 Life Education are visiting our school next week and have given us some posters about tips for healthy eating

13.01.2022 What an artist Felicity is ... When learning at home during COVID, Felicity came up with this masterpiece which will appear in the 2021 Farm Safety Calendar. Congratulations Felicity

13.01.2022 Lots of reading took place this morning when some of our Year 4’s visited the kindy kids at Malanda Kindy

12.01.2022 Today the Malanda State School P & C provided a scrumptious grazing platter for the staff to acknowledge their work in supporting the Malanda Family in 2020. What a lovely gesture

10.01.2022 The Year 5’s had a fabulous day at Mungalli Falls today working on their leadership and communication skills in preparation of being the seniors of the school in 2021. They are to be commended on their efforts and represented the Malanda Family to the highest standard.

09.01.2022 The Moolanda News Crew interviewed the creative Annette Tranter from Bundarra Pottery

09.01.2022 Australian Early Development Census Over the coming weeks, our Prep Teachers will begin the Australian Early Development Census. The helps to build a nationwide picture of our children’s health and wellbeing as they begin school. Teachers answer questions about five key areas that are important for children's development: physical health and wellbeing social competence... emotional maturity language and cognitive skills (school-based) communication skills and general knowledge. You can view the interactive results from previous years here: www.aedc.gov.au/early-childhood/findings-from-the-aedc Once our Prep Teachers finish collecting information for the 2021 Australian Early Development Census #AEDC, the data is analysed and prepared for publication in March 2022. The census results are presented as groups of children at local, state and national levels. This ensures children and schools remain anonymous. Learn more here about how your children’s privacy is protected: www.aedc.gov.au/parents/protecting-your-child-s-privacy

08.01.2022 PBL/Pause PBL - Week 9: Sports Days (Swimming Carnival) In this lesson, students are going to learn what it looks like to be a successful Swimming Carnival participant by giving the event a red-hot-go!

07.01.2022 Report Cards will be available on QParents from 3pm on Friday 4 December. They will also be emailed out at 3pm Monday 7 December. Don’t have QParents It’s not too late to register... QParents is a convenient and easy way for parents/carers of Queensland State School students to interact with their child’s school. Parents will be able to access and manage their child’s student information attendance/notify school of absence, update address/medical needs, view positive beh...aviour, view academic report cards, view invoices, make payments and see payment history. It is secure and can be accessed at anytime throught a smartphone, tablet or computer. If you are interested in registering for QParents, please email the office ([email protected]) to get an invitation code, then click on the link to create an account https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/login See more

07.01.2022 Book Fair is coming Art items due by Tuesday morning

06.01.2022 This week is Chappy Week. Be sure to thank Chappy Molly for supporting the Malanda Family

06.01.2022 A big thanks to all the grandparents out there for the love and support you give to Queensland families and school communities . Happy Grandparents Day! www.qld.gov.au/grandparentsday

05.01.2022 ***Farewell Mr Ray Belcham*** Current Position: School Officer (Grounds and Facilities) Years service at Malanda: 30 years - commenced in 1990 Next step: Retirement - congratulations!! ... Interests: Takes pride in our school grounds which always look amazing, loves fishing trips on his boat and playing darts. We wish you all the best Ray in the next phase of your life. We thank you for your contribution to the Malanda Family over many many years. Malanda community, feel free to leave some well wishes in the comments section of the post

05.01.2022 The Winter Wonderland is alive at Malanda’s Book Fair. A big kudos to Catherine and our volunteers for organising this popular event. Open till 3:30pm Thursday

05.01.2022 Book Fair is here

05.01.2022 Noah is a Year 1 student from the Malanda Family but is currently attending a school in the South East Queensland due to their family situation. He entered this art piece into the Brisbane Portrait Prize. Noah was the youngest participant at 6 years old, with the next oldest being 14. He was one of 14 entries to receive a high commendation for his work out of 94 total entries. We are super proud of you Noah and look forward to seeing you again soon

04.01.2022 Doesn’t it just melt your heart seeing big kids read to the little ones Prep B and 4C visited the library for some buddy reading and borrowing

04.01.2022 We look forward to seeing many members of the Malanda Family this afternoon. Don’t forget your chairs and picnic rug

03.01.2022 Some our Year 4’s visited Malanda Early Learning Centre today for Kindy Reading

03.01.2022 Welcome to week 2 virtual parade

03.01.2022 PBL/ Pause Pause: Week 6 - Mindful Eating In this lesson, students will learn about Mindful Eating - to fully appreciate the food we eat by slowing down to savour our food and notice its flavour, texture, and temperature.

03.01.2022 PBL/Pause Pause: week 2 - Gratitude In this lesson, students will learn about Gratitude which means to be thankful for what we have and receive.

02.01.2022 What’s your ‘just one thing?’ Our P&C need parent helpers for our Meet ‘N’ Greet next Tuesday. Even half an hour will be appreciated

01.01.2022 Welcome to our final virtual parade for 2021. We wish you all the very best over the holidays. Stay safe Malanda Family