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Frenchville
Focus
Issue 07 - 11 June 2020
Frenchville State School acknowledges the Darumbal people as the traditional custodians of the
place we now call our school. We pay our respects to the Elders past and present and are proud to
be supporting and encouraging emerging Indigenous leaders every day.
Principal’s News
Enrolments are open for our 2021 prep year. If you live in
catchment you are automatically assured a place at
Frenchville State School. If you live outside of the catchment These groups meet regularly across the term,
area, your child’s enrolment will be placed on a waiting list. discuss current research, review school processes and
We are able to make offers from the waiting list over the procedures and implement action plans for trialling new
year if we have enough vacancies to cater for this. ways and processes. It is a fantastic professional space to
work in. We also have a staff book club sharing professional
We are also accepting enrolments for other year levels for dialogue about current topics and research.
2021. If the enrolment is out of catchment the acceptance is
Schools are not just a place of learning for students but for
dependant on vacancies in that particular year level.
all staff as well. We need to constantly review our practices
The enrolment catchment maps can be found at to ensure we are current and meeting the needs of our
https://www.qgso.qld.gov.au/maps/edmap/. students and ensuring learning and growth for all.
If you are planning on leaving the school, please notify Recently we had a traffic incident involving one of our
administration as this assists us with workforce planning and younger students. Luckily for all involved, our student
recruitment for 2021. sustained minor scrapes and bruising. All of our students
We are still awaiting the Operating Guidelines for Term 3 have had reminders and lessons on traffic safety. The main
from the Department of Education. This will inform us of thing to remember is that children will follow what you
processes for assemblies and gatherings and other school model. If you are ducking across traffic on Frenchville Road
events. Our Prep Parent Enrolment evening will be held later and not using the crossings, students will follow this
in Term 3 under the assumption it can be held then. behaviour – no matter how many times we tell them the
correct way. Correct adult modelling is a powerful tool not
This term we have commenced four Professional Learning just with traffic but with how we talk to each other and treat
Communities. one another.
• Diversity – with a focus on developing our Student
Learning and Wellbeing framework P & C Meeting – 18 June 6:30 pm Board Room
• Partnership – with work on our Student Code Conduct As this is a face to face meeting with number restrictions
and school wide behaviour management processes you will need to RSVP to admin@frenchvilless.eq.edu.au
• Curriculum – reviewing our reading processes across by 15 June. Topics for discussion are the uniform tender and
the school. fundraising ideas for 2020 and our grants on the go.
• Innovation – how are we developing creative and
critical thinkers in our school. Katrina Jones
Principal
Address Postal Contact
Frenchville Road PO Box 9870 (07) 4931 5333
North Rockhampton North Rockhampton admin@frenchvilless.eq.edu.au
QLD 4701 QLD 4701 www.frenchvilless.eq.edu.au
Show Holiday Postponed School Photos
Thursday 12 June is a normal school day. The Show School photos were distributed on Monday 25 May. If
Holiday has been moved to August 14. you have not received your photographs or they are
incorrect please contact MSP Photography on (07) 4921
3355.
Shared Birthday Treats
Given the current climate and circumstances around Free Dress Friday 12 June
COVID-19, we are requesting that parents refrain from
sending birthday treats (eg. cakes, lollies, slices) to
school. Thank you for your cooperation.
Volunteers - Secondhand Stall
Volunteers are needed to help with the secondhand
stall. If you are able to assist with selling the uniforms
please contact the office.
Instrumental Music - Strings
All monies raised supports Student Council projects.
Our string students would like to thank the school for
purchasing 12 new violins, 2 violas and a cello. These
are some of the excited students who were extremely News from the TWiST
happy to be back at school and able to play on their
new instruments.
2021 Prep Intake
Frenchville State School is registered to participate in
As per the Enrolment Management Plan, only
students whose principal place of residence is within this event. Students participating in class programs will
the school’s catchment area will be eligible for have the opportunity to cover the required amount of
enrolment at the school. Students who are siblings of reading to complete this challenge successfully.
current students at the school are also deemed
eligible for enrolment. We are therefore requesting Students are welcome to participate in additional
that younger siblings of students that will be current reading at home. A small number of reading sheets will
in 2021 who are eligible for prep in 2021 complete the be available from the TWiST or can be downloaded from
enrolment forms and lodge with the office as soon as https://readingchallenge.education.qld.gov.au/how-to-
possible. A reminder of the age rules for prep 2021: If register/downloads-and-forms
you have a child born from 1 July 2015 to 30 June
2016 he/she is eligible for prep enrolment in 2021 at
Frenchville State school. For more information please
contact the office on 4931 5333. For enrolment
forms: www.frenchvilless.eq.edu.au/enrolments
Student Absence Line
It’s important to notify us if you child will be absent from school for the
day. Please call: 4931 5366
Community
Notices
School Chaplain Dr Cameron, The Story
SU Qld, a Christian inter-denominational youth and
Doctor
children’s agency, invites applications for the position of
For the next eight weeks (18 May – 12 July), join Dr
Chaplain at the following schools. Candidates may have
Cameron, Author and Illustrator of the Pie Rats and
the option of working across more than one school. scallywags series, n the State Library’s Reading
Frenchville SS (2 days p/wk) Adventure Club website! Cameron will be blogging with
the children of Queensland in an action-packed 8 weeks
Applicants need to demonstrate their suitability to provide of drawing challenges, exclusive short grab videos and
support and care to young people. Successful applicants interactive blogging. He can’t wait to hear from
may have the opportunity to work in more than one students.
school.
It’s free to get involved and prizes to be won so visit the
Training and experience in youth work, pastoral care website and join the Club. See you online and let the
and/or teaching desirable. Minimum qualifications adventure begin.
required as well as a Working with Children Check (Blue
Card). Parents can find out more by visiting
www.qlq.qld.gov.au/readingadventures
For more information and closing dates, please contact:
www.suqld.org.au/morehands
Central West Qld Field Development Manager
Nigel Krueger
0424 996 331 or nigelk@suqld.org.au
Apply online at:
http://www.suqld.org.au/morehands
Frenchville SS P& C Association
Our P&C meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month. All parents are
welcome. P&C Email: pandc@frenchvilless.eq.edu.au
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