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Website translator PDF Print E-mail
Our school website has a new addition. In the top right corner of the page should be a Google Translator button. Use the pull-down list to select the language needed. It is interesting to see what it may be like for people who have a different language to read information in another language. Try this out for an insight into the experience.
 
We ask those folk with languages other than English to test this translator and give us feedback. We want to know how well it works in other languages. We suspect it is very dependent on the dictionaries used in different languages, and also differences in language use. Please feed this information back to us.
 
We will provide information to Education International so as to inform other International Student Program schools on how to achieve this function on their own sites.  Please pass feedback to Kim Tvede on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and remember to include the language you used on the translator.
 
Advising of Student Absence PDF Print E-mail

To advise the school of your child's absence, you can now:

Last Updated ( Monday, 17 May 2010 )
 
A Flying Start - parent support for literacy and numeracy PDF Print E-mail

Guidelines for parents to help their children develop reading and writing skills and attitudes have been provided by Education Queensland. They are available at::

Flying Start for Queensland Children

Achieving Literacy and Numeracy - Parent Resources

They can also be downloaded from our school website through the links below:

Literacy and Numeracy Fact Sheet

Reading Tips

Early Childhood Tips

Prep to Three Literacy

Prep to Three Numeracy

Four to Nine Literacy

Four to Nine Numeracy

Why Stories Are So Important

Suggested Booklist

 

 

Last Updated ( Monday, 31 May 2010 )
 
2010 Booklists PDF Print E-mail

BOOKLISTS FOR 2010

Year 1 Year 4 Year 6 (Laptop)

Year 2 Year 5 Year 7

Year 3 Year 6 Year 7 (Laptop)

Unpriced LIST by Year Level

Instructions for Ordering online

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 04 November 2009 )
 
Financial Support PDF Print E-mail
In these tight and uncertain economic times, our school is mindful of the costs associated with educating children. The cost of providing books, clothing and other school resources begins to add up. Then there is the inevitable cost of educational excursions, school camps and various performances. This year we are reviewing very carefully the added activities and expenses and ensuring that they are absolutely essential for student learning. We are also trying to ensure that no child is disadvantaged by cost. Families who may find themselves temporarily in need of assistance due to economic circumstances are invited to contact the principal or the school business manager to discuss ways to ensure their child is able to participate in the planned activity and the school is still able to meet its financial obligations. You can arrange a confidential appointment simply by calling the school office or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Last Updated ( Thursday, 05 February 2009 )
 
Student arrival at school PDF Print E-mail
Students should not arrive at school prior to 8.15am. On arrival student must report immediately to the seating area adjacent to the mall where they must remain seated until the 8.30 bell. Supervision of students is not provided until that time. Playgrounds and play equipment may not be used before 8.30am even with parental supervision. Similarly playground equipment is also unable to be used between 3.00 and 3.30pm. This is so all students can be appropriately monitored and their safety is ensured until school supervision begins or they leave the school to go home.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 05 February 2009 )
 

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Bunya to Bay Canoe Trip
September 9 (8:00 am) - September 10 (11:59 pm), 2010

Prep. Pirate Show
September 9, 2010 (9:30 am - 11:59 pm)

Friday Sport Term 2
September 10, 2010 (12:00 pm - 11:59 pm)

Yr7 Science Centenary High
September 15, 2010 (1:00 pm - 11:59 pm)

Friday Sport Term 2
September 17, 2010 (12:00 pm - 11:59 pm)

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