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The Leadership Team met on 17 September to commence planning our next Quadrennial Plan. We have our Regional Director John Norfolk and Assist Drirector General Kate Bentley coming on 16 October to be briefed on our School Review results to celebrate with the staff our outstanding results. We will follow up with the Leadership Team and Parent & Community consultations in the coming weeks to finalise our Quadrennial Plan.
Discussions were undertaken at the Glasser Australia Conference in the holidays about considering becoming the first Quality Special School. We aim to visit Pergian Springs SS who became the second Quality School in Australia in September.
Below are from the School Review Report. The full report will be available on the school website next week.
Quadrennial Strategic Plan 2020 - 2023
Key Improvement Strategies
- Utilise networks and key educational leaders including academics, universities and schools nationally and internationally to further share school-developed expertise and maintain a forward focus on school improvement.
- Explore opportunities for staff to share their instructional leadership and expertise in a range of educational contexts, including conferences and events within and outside the special education context.
- Explore opportunities for students to further develop enterprise and entrepreneurial skills and capabilities through the delivery of the VET courses and the skills development program.
- Build teacher capability to use the Balanced Literacy pedagogical approach across all key learning areas by developing exemplars.
- Collaborate with regional and central office facilities officers to develop a Master Property Plan to meet community expectations and the diverse learning needs of students.
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In week 2 students will be reviewing the short vowels sounds that they have been learning about and will start to be introduced to long vowel sounds over the next few weeks.
Our school is partnering with a new program called COACH to help families in challenging places flourish. With the support and encouragement of trained mentors, who will meet with families weekly or fortnightly for twelve months, the participants will work toward life goals and positive change. This is a free service.
At times do you feel isolated, overwhelmed or anxious? Are you struggling to meet your financial budget, find employment or make friends? Would you like an encouraging, non-judgemental friend to talk with who can assist in overcoming the challenges of life?
Mudgeeraba Special School is partnering with the COACH program for parents who would like support to manage their way into a better life. If you would like to know more, please talk with Di or Adrian, or come introduce yourself to Dawna Cahill, the COACH Coordinator, at our next My Time Coffee and Cake Morning.
Come along and meet Dawna and hear more about this great program.
Dawna will be at the My Time cake and coffee session on Thursday 31st October at 9.30am
Or you can contact Dawna directly via Phone: 0481 183 397
Email: coach@lovethiscity.org.au
The P&C Association are encouraging our school community to consider providing input to the current National Disability Insurance Scheme Review. This will be discussed at the upcoming meetings for the remainder of the year.
Start of Term Coffee and Cake
Where: Mudgee Bah Cafe
When: Thursday 17th October at 9:30am
Come join us for a relaxing morning coffee as we discuss Term 4 for MyTime.
This is a great chance to provide feedback and shape the sessions for the rest of the term.
Please RSVP by Tuesday 15th October through your young person's communication book or to the MyTime Coordinator:
Lee Jensen ljens92@eq.edu.au
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RSVP - Start of Term Coffee and Cake
Number of guests attending:________________
Name of guests attending: _________________
White Christmas will once again be held at MovieWorld this year and we have requested tickets.
It is usually held in December on a Friday Evening
Tickets have been requested for the event but the allocation will be limited.
To help facilitate the distribution of tickets we request that you send an expression of interest by email to Lee Jensen the MyTime Facilitator: ljens92@eq.edu.au or complete the attachment and return to school.
Due to the limited availability of tickets the P&C considers a criterion of confirmation, eg. Families who have not received tickets to events in the last 12 months
Our aim is to provide equity across the school community.
Thank you for your cooperation in this
Lee Jensen MyTime Facilitator
RSVP-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
White Christmas at Movie World- Expression of Interest
Student Name___________________
Class___________________
Number of Tickets Requested :_____________( Max 5 per family)
Variety is holding its annual Special Christmas Party on Saturday the 30th November at the Brisbane Convention Centre, Southbank.
The event starts at 10.30am and finishes at 2.30pm.
We have been lucky enough to receive some tickets but are limited for each Age Group. Each Ticket allows entry for one child and 1-2 Carers.
To help facilitate the distribution of tickets we request that you send an expression of interest by email to Lee Jensen the MyTime Facilitator ljens92@eq.edu.au or complete the attachment and freturn to school.
Due to the limited availability of tickets the P&C considers a criterion of confirmation, eg. Families who have not received tickets to events in the last 12 months first.
Our aim is to provide equity across the school community.
Thank you for your cooperation in this
Lee Jensen MyTime Facilitator
RSVP-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Special Children’s Christmas Party Expression of Interest to be received by Wednesday the 14th November
Student Name___________________
Class___________________
Please Circle the appropriate Bracket:
Boys 5-6 Boys 7-9 Boys 10-12 Girls5-6 Girls 7-9 Girls 10-12
| WEEK |
EVENT |
| Week 3 |
Professional Learning Day - 21 October Day for Daniel Walk - Friday 25 October |
| Week 4 |
Graduation - Friday 1 November |
| Week 7 |
Schoolies - 20-22 November |
| Week 9 |
Biennial Concert at All Saints Anglican College - Tuesday 3 December |
| Week 10 |
Graduating Students Ceremony - Wednesday 11 December Last Day Term 4 - 13 December |
Executive Team:
Principal: Colleen Hope
Deputy Principals:
Jnr & Middle: Natasha Markwick
Jnr Sec & Seniors: Katie Andrew
Heads of Personalised Learning:
Bree Nairn & Danielle Turner
Senior School Pedagogical Leader: Laine East
Administration Team:
Business Manager: Sam Jones
Admin Officer: Lorraine Yorke
Admin Officer: Belinda Chisnall
2019 P&C Executive:
President: Mel Colenso
Vice President/ Grants: Maurie Rowe
Secretary: Karen Lee
Treasurer: Deborah Hopkin
Fundraising: Michelle Jensen
Uniforms: Coordinator: Angela Watson
My Time: Lee Jensen
On Friday 25th October, students at Mudgeeraba Special School will be participating in the Annual Day for Daniel Walk to raise awareness of child safety, protection and harm prevention. The walk will begin with an introduction of the event at 9am in the assembly area. Students will set off with their class groups on one of three routes including the school oval, Happy Tree on Regency Place or a circuit on Cobai Drive. We encourage all students to wear the colour red in support of the event. If your young person is participating in the Happy Tree on Regency Place walk or the circuit on Cobai Drive walk, please return the signed permission form to your class teacher.NOTICEBOARD