Volume 10 - 21 June

From The Principal

After over four years as Principal of Leichhardt State School, it is time for me to leave our beautiful community. I am grateful to our parents, carers and the wider community for accepting me so warmly and working collaboratively with me on identifying our values, needs, challenges, aspirations and dreams. Together, we built on Leichhardt’s past successes and strengthened our connections for the future.

Many times over the years, I have written about how lucky I felt to have the opportunity to educate your children, our students. I have always been impressed by their friendly nature, curiosity, perseverance and honesty. Multiple visitors to our school comment about how warmly our students welcome them to school, how helpful they are and how confidently they present. I look forward to hearing success stories about our students in the years to come.

Leichhardt State School Principal from Semester 2 will be Andrew Goldie, who is coming to us from Durack State School. Andrew visited our school this morning and met a number of staff and students. He is really excited about the opportunity to join our community and help Leichhardt continue to improve and reach new goals in the future.

One of those goals is our Prep Playground build, which is now nearing the final stages of approval to construct. Nic Curwen will be sharing the construction process with the community via social media, in anticipation of the project being completed as soon as possible. Very exciting!

I am sure that Leichhardt will continue on its wonderful journey and continue to achieve bigger and better things through innovation, courage and passion for learning. As one of our parents said in their comment to the School Reviewers: ‘When you come to Leichhardt, you don’t only get a school, you get a family.’ I will remember these words forever.

Good luck and best wishes.

From The Deputy Principal

Semester 1 Reports 

Semester 1 reports were emailed to parents and carers on Wednesday. These reports provide a comprehensive overview of your child's academic progress and achievements for the first half of the school year.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's report, or if you wish to discuss their progress in more detail, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with their teacher early next term. Engaging in these discussions can be invaluable in supporting your child's educational journey and ensuring their continued success.

To arrange a meeting, please contact the school office or reach out directly to your child's teacher to find a suitable time. We look forward to working together to support your child's learning and development.

 Hon Shayne Neumann, MP, Presents Official Flags at Week 9 Assembly

We were honoured to welcome the Hon Shayne Neumann, MP, Federal Member for Blair, to our Week 9 Assembly. During his visit, Mr. Neumann presented Official Flags to our student leaders, marking a significant occasion for our school community.

Mr. Neumann spoke about the importance of leadership, community service, and the symbolic significance of the flags. The student leaders received the flags with pride and a renewed sense of responsibility to uphold the values they represent.

This event was a memorable highlight of our school term, fostering a deeper connection between our students and the broader community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Neumann for taking the time to be part of this special occasion and for his ongoing support of our school.

Attendance @ Leichhardt

The Week 9 Assembly saw 4A take out the Senior Attendance Lion again with an average attendance of 90%.  Congratulations, 4A!

1A took out the Junior Attendance Lion with an average attendance percentage of 79%.    Well done, 1A!

The Week 10 Assembly saw 4A yet again take out the Senior Attendance Lion with an average attendance of 88.7%.  Congratulations, 4A!  

Prep B took out the Junior Attendance Lion with an average attendance percentage of 90%.  Well done, Prep B!

100 Days of Prep!

Please remember we will be celebrating ‘100 Days of Prep’ at a special Prep badging parade (Paw Parade) on Monday 15 July 2024 in the Hall.

If your Prep has missed days at school due to illness, please let Ms Ferguson (Student Reception Office) know so that your child can still be on track for receiving their ‘100 Days of Prep’ Paw badge!

Regular attendance at school is so important because it builds a foundation for lifelong learning and success. Please ensure your child attends school every day to support their learning and development.

Online Resource Awards Celebration @ Leichhardt

The Week 10 Assembly saw many students receiving online resource awards for their commitment to learning over the month of May.    Here are just some photos of students receiving awards.

Prep

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 6

Teacher Engagement Award for May for Reading Eggs goes to, Ms Ebert.  Year 3A students completed an amazing total of 102 Reading Eggs lessons in May!   Well done, Ms Ebert!  Well done, 3A!

Kaden (5B) won the May Education Perfect award for completing 4 hours worth of lessons over the month of March!  Great work, Kaden!

The Online Resource Awards for June will be celebrated at the Monday Assembly in Week 1!

If you would like your child to work on the online resources (Reading Eggs, Mathletics and EP) at home and you do not have their login details, please contact your child’s teacher.

Readers Cup @ Leichhardt

On Thursday, 13 June, the below Year 6 students (from left to right) Angelica, Ruby and Christianna competed at the annual Readers Cup event held at Blair State School.  The team did not have its full complement of participants but still did amazingly well achieving 17^th place out of 26 competing schools.

Students had worked tirelessly for a term reading and studying five selected texts that were then the focus of the competition.

A big ‘thank you’ to Ms Carolin who encouraged the students to not give up and do their best to prepare for the competition. 

Premier’s Reading Challenge @ Leichhardt

Prep A has finished the Premier’s Reading Challenge as a whole class.  Well done, Prep A!

Bremer Cheerleading Squad will be performing at the Week 3 Monday Assembly!

From the Head Of Teaching And Learning

It has certainly been a quick and exciting term. We would like to acknowledge all the hard work our; students, teachers and families have contributed over the semester. During the assessment period, our students have been working hard, persevering through their learning and assessments. It is fantastic to see the pride in their learning.

We continue to have conversations and reminders to communicate with kindness and discuss how it looks like, feels like and sounds like. It is great to hear conversations of positive interactions. Please assist us and remind our students to communicate with other with kindness.

If you joined us for Parade on Monday, you would have watched a Term 2 recap video of all the fantastic work our students have engaged with over the term. Below are just a few photos to recap our term.

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Best Class on Parade

The ‘Best Class on Parade’ Trophy goes to the best class who demonstrate SHELL during Parade and leave the hall the quietest.

S – sitting quietly

H – hands together

E – eyes facing the speaker

L – listening ears on

L – legs crossed

Congratulations to the following classes;

Week 9 – Mrs Costello – Prep B                                     

Week 10 – Mrs Rae – Prep A

PBL focus

Week 9 – Perseverance and Learner                             

Week 10 – Perseverance and Learner

Students are encouraged to use the ‘High Five’ when needed. This is reviewed every assembly as well as in class and in the playground, in order to support our students in making good behaviour choices.

I would like to thank our families for partnering with us around Positive Behaviour for Learning. The Department of Education has outlined the benefits for students of family-school engagement including: improved academic outcomes, stronger relationships with adults and peers, better social skills; and improved mental health. When families and schools work together to reinforce positive behaviours, students benefit from clear expectations and consistent reinforcement both at home and in school. This collaboration helps to create a cohesive approach to behaviour management, fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility for students' well-being and success.

If you would like any more information regarding PBL in practice, family engagement. Please visit this link https://behaviour.education.qld.gov.au/supportingStudentBehaviour/PositiveBehaviourforLearning/Documents/pbl-in-practice-family-engagement.pdf

Quick Reminders

Term 3, Week 2

Wear your favourite sporting team jersey and bring a gold coin donation – funds assist Year 6 camp

From The Head Of Special Education

What a wonderful term it has been. It has been lovely to have visits from students recently showing me their schoolwork and achievements in their learning. I wish you all a safe and restful holiday. See you all next term for more amazing learning!

From The Community Support Coordinator

Well it's almost the end of the term and holidays are almost upon us again. School finishes on Friday the 21 June and resumes 8 July. Enjoy your break!

Eat Up Organisation

"Eat Up at Our School: We're fortunate to have the support of Eat Up Australia, providing sandwiches to students in need. Eat Up tirelessly fundraises to make this possible. If you, your workplace, or anyone you know can contribute to Eat Up, please reach out to us at community@eatup.org.au. Eat Up is currently seeking donations of bread, cheese, fruit, and snacks. Perhaps you know a local business that could organize a Snack Drive.”

Goodbye and Goodluck

Soccer Program with Mr Scott

Leichhardt Girls and Seniors Finish Their First Soccer Season

It has been an incredible journey, and I couldn't be prouder of every student involved. Our senior team finished 3rd in the league with an outstanding record of 6 wins out of 9 games. The girls' team finished 4th in the league, achieving two impressive wins throughout the season—a remarkable feat considering it was the first time many of them had played soccer.

It has been a privilege to coach these talented students and witness their progress. I hope our Year 6 students continue to play soccer in high school, as we have some amazing talents among them.

To wrap up our soccer season, we held a Euro 2024 competition between the students. The pictures below show our girls' team winners, England (Red), and our boys' team winners, Germany (Yellow). It was a perfect way to end the season.

We look forward to next year and the start of the touch football season.

From The Deadly Room

Deadly Dancers @Tivoli

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From The Teachers

Prep A

In our English unit this term students were required to write an information text using words and images. As a class we decided our topic would be about a kangaroo.

We learned that pictures in both story books and information texts relate to the words and add meaning to the text.

We modelled sentences around what an animal ‘has’ and what it ‘does’. Some of the animals we looked at were bears, koalas, wombats and echidnas. We practised drawing a picture of the animal we were studying, labelling its different parts and writing a sentence to support our picture.

To celebrate our learning we decorated a kangaroo and her joey and added a sentence to display in our classroom.

Prep A Construction Masterpiece

Year 1

Year 1 enjoyed an excursion to Ipswich Littler Theatre's Pantomime production of 'Picnic in the Woods'. The students thoroughly enjoyed seeing all their favourite 'Bear' characters on stage.  Although, for some, the bus trip was the highlight of the day!! Thank you to the ILT Daytime Troupe for inspiring the next generation of actors.

Year 2

In English, we focused on writing information reports. We tied this skill into our Science studies by researching Monarch Butterflies. The students poured their newfound knowledge into creating an impressive information ‘Big Book’ that showcases their hard work and creativity.

Science lessons this term took us through the fascinating life cycles of various creatures, with a special emphasis on Monarch Butterflies. We explored their transformation from egg to butterfly and compared their life cycle to other animals. The students were captivated by learning how scientists track these incredible insects during their migration.

In Maths, we delved into place value and learned how to manipulate larger numbers in the hundreds. Through hands-on materials and engaging games, the students gained confidence in working with big numbers. Additionally, we mastered the column method to tackle tricky maths problems, and the progress has been remarkable.

Our HASS lessons were an adventure around the world as we learned about our states and territories, as well as the continents and oceans. The students enjoyed mapping out these geographical features and understanding their importance.

In Media Arts, students learned about different camera angles and video editing techniques. They had a blast creating and editing their own videos, showcasing their creativity and new technical skills.

Year 4 are working on sentence types and learning about forces in Science.

From The P&C

From The Community