Goondi SS Newsletter 11.10.23
From the Leadership Team
Dear Parents and Carers
Welcome back to school for Term 4. We are looking forward to another great term of hard work and achievement here at Goondi State School.
Our students have started the term very positively and are looking keen to ‘Dare to Do Well’. Our teachers and support staff are looking forward to working with every class to make sure Term 4 is the best it can be. As you know, end of semester reports will be sent home in Week 10.
Our administration team is currently planning for the end of 2023 and for the new 2024 school year. We will conduct our own internal school review later this term. This is a time where we reflect on our targets and goals for 2023 and evaluate our successes and challenges. These findings will inform our planning for the commencement of the 2024 school year.
Our Pre-Prep program commenced in Term three and four. It was wonderful to see so many new and enthusiastic students enjoying their time at Goondi. If you know someone who is still considering Prep for 2024 please encourage them to contact the school for more information. We currently have three Prep classes for 2024.
Between now and the end of the year there is much to do, but it will be an exciting time at school and we look forward to working with our community again as we head to the end of 2023!
Regards,
Tania Kaitara
Principal
HELP WANTED IN THE LIBRARY
We have many new books in the library and would appreciate some help with covering so we can get them out on the shelves for students to borrow. If you are able to volunteer some time to help please pop into the library on Wednesday, Thursdays or Fridays and speak with Miss Green. Alternatively phone the school office and leave a message.
125 year Celebration Merchandise
We are getting very excited for our upcoming celebration of 125 years at Goondi SS on Saturday 4th November.
Below we have added photos of the available merchandise on the day.
School Calendar
Thurs 12th Oct - Pre Prep Morning
Thurs 19th Oct - Pre Prep Morning
Fri 20th Oct - Loud Shirt day
Wed 25th Oct - Newsletter
Thurs 26th Oct - Pre Prep Morning (final)
Fri 27th Oct - World Teachers day
Prep Capers
Year 1 Capers
Year 2 Capers
Year 3 Capers
Year 4 Capers
Year 5 Capers
Year 6 Capers
Instrumental Music News
Canecutter Cluster Instrumental Music Camp: Lake Tinaroo
In Week 10 of last term, 40 instrumental music students from across the Canecutter Cluster came together for a team-building and rehearsal camp at Lake Tinaroo. The students participated in a range of team challenges and musical activities, and had the opportunity to work with guest conductors from Cairns. Elias, Lily, Azalea, Layla, Alice, Tobias, Jamaul, Hamish, Hudson, Jackson, Salina, Angel, Isabella, Ethan, Adam and Kate represented Goondi State School with pride and worked hard to overcome the challenges of playing their instrument for many hours each day. Tired but happy, the students returned from camp on the Friday afternoon feeling more confident musically and socially, with new friendships and memories of their time at Tinaroo. It was a pleasure to take these students on camp, and we look forward to watching their musical journey over coming years.
L.O.T.E News
Bentornati a scuola (Welcome back to school) for Term 4. The years 5 and 6 Italian classes at Goondi State School are focusing on furthering their knowledge of the Italian language by speaking, writing and listening to new words, phrases and sentences.
Year 5 students will continue to use two tables to understand nouns and adjectives in Italian. They will learn how to conjugate verbs in simple sentences about common past times. Year 6 students will enhance their knowledge of Italian by using nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs to create sentences about activities carried out in free time.
The bookwork standard shown in their exercise books is pleasing. Feedback and assistance is given to students regularly. Continue encouraging your child to speak Italian with you and discuss what they are learning.
Arrivederci (Goodbye)
Signora Lazzarini
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