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25.01.2022 Crazy Hair Day - Friday 31st July Get ready to go crazy and raise awareness about Cystic Fibrosis. Crazy Hair Day is an annual fundraising event held in many schools across Australia. For a gold coin donation we are encouraging students and staff to wear their craziest hair at school.
25.01.2022 P&C Meetings will be held on the following days and times this year. Wed 19 Feb 9am Wed 18 Mar 9am Wed 20 May 9am... Wed 17 Jun 9am Wed 22 Jul 9am Wed 19 Aug 9am Wed 21 Oct 9am Wed 18 Nov 9am Please feel free to come along and support our wonderful community.
25.01.2022 Thanks to all those who have returned their raffle tickets. 1st prize: $100 Bunnings voucher 2nd prize: Large hamper 3rd prize: Small hamper... Lots of other prizes to be won!
24.01.2022 REMINDER // Australian Primary Principals Day 2020 is coming up on Friday the 7th of August. Initiated by the Victorian Principals Association over 18 years ago..., Principals Day has gained traction in jurisdictions around Australia and abroad. This year we've seen, perhaps more clearly than ever, the true capacity and calibre of our principals as they stepped up to the challenge of leadership through COVID-19. Take this opportunity to invite your community to celebrate the work of school leaders.
24.01.2022 The next P&C meeting will be held in the conference room at 9am on the 22nd July 2020. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the school community and hear about all of the upcoming events we have. Everyone is welcome to attend. If anyone would like to attend the meeting via internet link up rather than in person please contact me directly and I will forward a conference link to you. My e-mail address is [email protected]. I hope to see you all there!
24.01.2022 Congratulations to the winners of our Easter raffle, we hope you enjoy your prizes! Winners have been notified! 1st: Simon... 2nd: Gemma 3rd: Jemima Thanks to everyone who entered!
23.01.2022 Only 1 more sleep until our Christmas celebration! We cant wait to see you there!
22.01.2022 Lets light up the dawn with our ANZAC spirit! At 6am on ANZAC Day, join us at the end of your driveway, on your balcony, or in your living room to remember all those who have served and sacrificed for this nation. We may not be able to stand together as we usually would, but we can still stand united in spirit.... Learn more at https://bit.ly/rslanzacspirit
21.01.2022 More than $46m in building projects at our local schools, including at Mitchelton Special School, Ferny Grove SHS and Mitchelton State High School, and brand new air conditioning at Newmarket State School! This is a major investment in our kids future.
20.01.2022 Cancelled!! Wednesday 18th November at 9am P&C Meeting cancelled.Cancelled!! Wednesday 18th November at 9am P&C Meeting cancelled.
19.01.2022 Happy Staff Appreciation Day!
19.01.2022 If anyone is interested, Triple P positive parenting are currently offering free online courses in QLD at the moment and they have included a new module for strategies to deal with COVID-19. Link with registration instructions included below. https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au//fi/triple-p-online/
19.01.2022 Queensland state schools will remain open this week based on the advice of all Australias Chief Health Officers. You may however elect to keep your children ho...me during this time. Please notify school of your decision and absences will be recorded as authorised. If you decide to keep you children at home, you can now access our new learning@home hub with a range of resources to support students to continue their learning. Visit qld.gov.au/learningathome. For more updates on COVID-19, please visit https://qed.qld.gov.au/abo/news-and-media/novel-coronavirus
19.01.2022 After years of lobbying and a change in attitude, a giant all-abilities playground has opened at Everton Hills. It caters for children of all levels of disability and conditions. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
19.01.2022 Thanks to The Gaythorne RSL for supporting our fundraising efforts! Our first meat tray and seafood raffle on Friday night was a fantastic opportunity to raise funds to benefit the school community. We will keep you updated about our next raffle and the P&C would love to see you there.
18.01.2022 Great news! We were the winners of the $300 local matters donation from Grilld! Thanks to everyone who supported our wonderful school community.
18.01.2022 All executive positions are open for election at each AGM. So now is the time to consider what role could be yours! All Queensland state school P&Cs must hold t...heir AGM by 31 March. For more info on executive roles and downloadable booklets: https://pandcsqld.com.au/members/topics/executive-roles/ See more
17.01.2022 The P&C are currently looking for 2nd hand school polo shirts for our uniform shop. Donations can be left at the office. The P&C are currently looking for 2nd hand school polo shirts for our uniform shop. Donations can be left at the office.
16.01.2022 Halfway through! Thanks to all of those who have supported our school!
15.01.2022 Exciting news, Mitchelton Special School P&C have been selected to participate in Local Matters at Grilld Everton Park this March! Local Matters is the Grilld community donation program that sees each Grilld restaurant donate $500 back into the community every month. The donation is split between 3 local community groups $300 / $100 / $100. HOW YOU CAN HELP? Wed love your support in receiving the highest $300 donation! Simply head to Grilld Everton Park during March for ...a burger and pop your Local Matters token in our jar. The group with the most tokens at the end of the month receives the largest donation. Its a simple (and delicious) way to show your support! Youll find us on a jar at Grilld Everton Park, Shop 2 752 Stafford Road Everton Park. See more
15.01.2022 The AGM scheduled for 18 March has now been postponed. The new date will be advised in due course.
14.01.2022 Each term the P&C work hard to raise money to directly benefit our students. As part of this process we would like to ask parents and carers for their feedback on how they would like to see money spent. If you have a spare moment please feel free to visit the link below and share your thoughts. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q8ZZ79T
13.01.2022 Welcome morning tea and P&C meeting will be held on Wednesday 19th Feb @ 9am. All welcome to attend.Welcome morning tea and P&C meeting will be held on Wednesday 19th Feb @ 9am. All welcome to attend.
11.01.2022 Happy P&C Day and a big THANK YOU for all you do from Education Minister, Grace Grace. Watch for P&C of the Year launch details.
11.01.2022 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Queensland state school students will return to the classroom in stages, starting from Monday May 11. This is what families need to know...: Students in Kindy, Prep, Year 1, Year 11 and 12 will return to school Students in Years 2-10 will continue remote learning at home Children of essential workers & vulnerable children in Years 2- 10 are still able to attend school We will review the situation on May 15, with the goal to welcome back all year levels to school on May 25 if low COVID-19 transmission rates continue. Some parents/carers of students in Kindy-Year 1, Year 11-12 may still choose to keep their children at home and that is respected. In these cases, parents/carers are responsible for ensuring their children stay home and continue working on learning material already provided by teachers & resources on the learning@home website. These changes are all in line with the advice of health experts both here in Queensland and in Canberra. We believe this phased return to school is the safest and most sensible approach for Queensland families during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a community, it's important that we dont jeopardise the great work done so far in flattening the curve. Id like to acknowledge each and every Queensland parent, carer, teacher, principal, staff member and student - we know it hasnt been easy. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
11.01.2022 If you haven't accessed the NDIS yet for your child, please drop in for some assistance to get started
09.01.2022 Thanks to all our lovely P&C members who volunteer their time.
09.01.2022 Reminder: There will be a P&C Meeting tomorrow morning at 9amReminder: There will be a P&C Meeting tomorrow morning at 9am
09.01.2022 Congratulations to the graduating class of 2020. You all looked wonderful. On behalf of the P&C we wish you every success and hope that the years ahead are the best ones yet!
08.01.2022 Dear parents and caregivers As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, our school has been planning for a variety of scenarios the main scenario being t...hat children and students may need to learn at home during Term 2. I am writing to confirm the arrangement for our school for Term 2. Term 2 arrangements Weeks 15 The Queensland Government has decided that, in order to reinforce social distancing across the community and slow the spread of COVID-19, students will move to a home-based learning model from 20 April 2020 until at least 22 May 2020 (Weeks 1 to 5 of Term 2). A decision about the remainder of Term 2 will be made by mid-May. During this period, all students who are able to be supervised at home and learn from home are to stay home. As was the case for the student-free days prior to school break, there will be exceptions for some students who will continue to be able to attend school: those whose parents or carers work in essential roles and must attend their workplace and cannot access alternative care, students identified as vulnerable, and students in designated Indigenous communities. Each week, we will ask parents of these children to advise the school if they require their children to be supervised at school during this period. Preparing for home learning I acknowledge this is a challenging time for you and your child as you prepare to help them to learn from home. Our teachers and school staff have been working hard to plan for this approach and have developed learning programs that best suit the students at our school. Your childs teacher will be in contact with you to let you know what to expect and how you can best support your childs learning. We understand that some families may not have access to IT resources. Not all learning will be online, however your childs teacher will discuss the possibility of loaning a school device to your child during the next few weeks if needed. You may wish to explore the Department of Educations range of learning@home parent resources online at https://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/learning-at-home. The department is also working with television networks to develop new televised educational programs that will be broadcast on TV a number of days a week. Further information about these programs will be made available in the near future. Please know that we are here to support you and your children. With our preparation and guidance and your support, I am confident that students will continue to learn and grow in Term 2. To support parents and carers, some tips have been put together to make the transition easier: Treat the first week as a starting school or orientation type of week. Not everything will go to plan, and it might take a while to work out how to find and use the right resources and understand whats best for you and your child. The how to will come first, and then the learning. Remember that your child's teacher usually divides their attention between up to 10 students who all work at different paces and need different levels of support. At home, two to three hours of learning each day will usually be plenty. Try using a range of other activities to keep children engaged and stimulated without becoming overwhelmed. Routines and consistency can be a source of comfort for parents and children alike, but keep in mind that your routine doesnt have to be the same as a school routine. If you use a timetable at home, make sure its manageable for everyone and flexible enough that you can adapt it as you learn what works. This situation presents an opportunity for students to find out more about themselves as learners and to become more confident in self-directing their learning. Encourage your child to take responsibility for not only learning but also for staying in touch with their teacher, their class and their friends and community. If your child is finding a task difficult, make suggestions and answer questions, but try to let them figure things out for themselves as much as possible. Give them opportunities, where appropriate, to take control of their own learning. Remember this is new for us, too. You can help us succeed by letting us know if youre unsure about something and using the preferred contact time and method that your teacher will advise you of. Further information on supporting your child, maintaining healthy learning routines and setting up a learning space at home can be found at https://education.qld.gov.au//learni/wellbeing-of-students While there will be some adjustments along the way as we learn together, our teachers are here to support your childs learning. Please stay connected with your teacher, to our school and to one another. Thank you Thank you for the support you are providing both your child and the school during these difficult times. You would have seen that all over Australia and the world, schooling systems are experiencing the same challenges with many countries also moving to home-based learning in response to COVID-19. Our dedicated teachers and support staff continue to be here to teach and support your child. Together we will be learning and doing all we can to support you in this new mode of home-based learning. I assure you we will continue to maintain close contact with you over the next few weeks to provide learning for your child and together we will support each other and see all of our students continue to grow. Regards Sarah Lockwood Principal
07.01.2022 Happy New Year!
06.01.2022 School calendar for 2021
06.01.2022 R E M I N D E R - Mitchie Fun Day is this coming Friday!!! Permission forms for activities and the Sausage Sizzle were sent home yesterday - please ensure form...s are returned to school by tomorrow (Thursday) It is a FREE DRESS day - Aussie Summer Theme - wear Green and Gold or your favourite summer outfit! (Please ensure clothes are sunsafe) Contact Louise @ [email protected] if you require further information. See more
05.01.2022 P&C Easter Raffle The P&C Association is organising an Easter raffle once again this year. We would greatly appreciate donations of items from our school community that can be used to fill Easter hampers.... Example items are Easter eggs, nuts, chips, lollies, chocolates, drinks, decorations, small toys/ gifts. Please send items to school with your child or leave them at reception. Raffle tickets and additional information will be sent home shortly. Prizes will be drawn in Week 10 of Term 1.
04.01.2022 The P&C would like to say a huge thank you to the Gaythorne RSL Citizens Auxiliary for your generous donation to our school community. We are so grateful for your ongoing support.
03.01.2022 Lets get ready for back to school! If your child will not be at school on the first day, phone, email or visit the school before Day 1 Tuesday 28 January, 2020, to let them know.
03.01.2022 See you all tomorrow (Tues 28 January) :-) Parents are welcome to stop in at the canteen for a cuppa and chat after drop off
02.01.2022 If you are looking for a lovely night out with the family why not head to Gaythorne RSL for dinner and support our school!
01.01.2022 Important Notice: The AGM and next P&C Meeting will be a virtual meeting to be held on 20/5/20 at 9am. Due to COVID-19, this meeting will be held via zoom. Closer to the date an e-mail will be sent out to all members with the link for the virtual meeting and instructions on how to join. If you are not yet a member and would like to join, please feel free to e-mail the P&C and we will make sure you are provided with the details.
