Teachers are currently undertaking our Semester 2 curriculum planning processes: P-9 Individual Curriculum Plans (ICP) and 10-12 Personal Future Action Plans. It is so important to learn together and be present at this critical time to support our students to achieve. These meetings are a wonderful time to plan for and celebrate each students’ learning capacity with parents and stakeholders. We value all stakeholder’s contributions to this process.

We are so excited to be able to announce the approval of a new Learning Centre for Mudgeeraba Special School.

We are pleased to share that the 2 storey building has been confirmed approximately $13 million. We have been working with the Department of Education on a Master Property Plan and are so pleased that work will begin on building later this year. This new building will house our Junior Secondary and Senior School learning teams and is purpose built to enhance our Skill Development and Certificate I programs.

Natasha Markwick

Acting Principal

During week 3 our students will learn about this teaching focus in a number of ways.  Through explicit and incidental teaching, students will explore the skill of staying with the group and walk on pathways when they travel to and from assemblies and playground areas. 

Parents can assist with this learning in a home school partnership way by asking your young person to stay with them during shopping trips and walking on pathways when walking to destinations after parking your car.

21^st May  -  27^th August 2021

The Premier's Reading Challenge is an annual state wide initiative for schools and home-educated students.  It is not a competition, it aims to improve literacy and encourage children to read for pleasure and learning. 

Mudgeeraba students can successfully complete this challenge either by engaging in a shared reading experience with a caregiver or by independently reading 20 books before 27th August 2021.  All students who complete the challenge will receive a Certificate of Achievement signed by the Premier of Queensland.

We have added a printable copy of the Individual Readers Record should you wish to print it at home.  These forms are also available in hard copy at the school administration desk.

The Olympics 2032

 “The International Olympic Committee, has the honour to announce, that the games of the 35^th Olympiad, are awarded to… Brisbane, Australia!”

 With these words, the people of Australia, celebrated. In the midst of Covid and exhausting lockdowns, a welcome announcement carrying good news, warmed hearts across the country. We all now have something incredibly exciting to look forward to. Under a pandemic cloud, there appeared a rainbow in the distance, providing us with hope. And isn’t hope what it’s all about?

 I remember when I was little; not days, but weeks before my birthday, an excitement would begin to grow. Not days, but weeks before Christmas appeared, I’d be beside myself with anticipation and joy. I had hope, because something exciting was coming. It was a given. Bring it on!

Are most of us like that? Are most of us fired up when we’ve got something to look forward to? The hope of knowing that something is coming, is incredibly uplifting to our spirit. Some people experience it on the lead up to: an overseas trip, a big night out, an awards ceremony, the anticipation of a new season of The Voice (or maybe not), the approach of a wedding, or a new baby, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS!… the list is endless, and I might add, very personal. But one thing I know for sure, we all need something to look forward to, and we all need hope.

 May I encourage you to hope for something exciting? May I inspire you today to look forward to something, even if it’s more than 10 years away! Maybe it’s time for all of us to think about putting something in place. Everyone needs hope. Maybe a trip to Brisbane in 2032 to watch the Aussies smash out some gold medals could be your flavour? Who knows, but bring it on anyway!

Mudgeeraba State Special School hosts a Playgroup on Tuesday morning from 9:30 - 10:30am every week.  The Playgroup is operational for children and their parents aged from birth to school age.  If you know of any families with children who are in this age group and who may have been newly diagnosed with a disability, and they wish to engage their children in a supportive communication oriented environment, please have them contact the school on 5559 3333 to enquire about this wonderful educational opportunity.  Ask to speak to Bree Nairn the Playgroup convenor. 

We encourage you to keep up to date through the NDIS websites.

https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/

https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/independent-assessments/independent-assessment-process

https://www.ndis.gov.au/community/have-your-say/interventions-children-autism-spectrum?fbclid=IwAR3-yzR5VE-YUVL99n2RM2NXynqvx4uc5SWv-tjqogxtvuxYt_ArAUNeXDk

Stop the Spread of COVID-19

Maintaining the required hygiene and physical distancing measures in place in our school. These are our most effective ways to stop the spread of COVID-19. 

Any person who is sick (staff, student or parent) should stay home and if they have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, get tested.

Symptoms of COVID-19 can include: 

• Fever
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Runny nose
• Loss of taste or smell
• Tiredness and muscle aches
• Vomiting and/or diarrhoea
• Shortness of breath

If students or staff present at school as unwell we will follow up and request an imediate early departure until a medical clearance is provided and confirmation that the person is well.

We need to ensure we stay home if recurring flu like symptoms present to decrease the spread of influenza.

Further information about COVID-19 testing is available via the link below:

https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/stay-informed/testing-and-feverclinics

If you have any questions, please call your doctor or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) in these continuing concerning times.

• Student attendance 8.30 am till 2.45 pm.
• Phone the office and request the classroom. Please always be mindful of students' learning and teachers teaching times.
• If you are late to start the school day please attend the School Office and staff will assist with contacting your class.
• Utilise the students' Communication Diary and Seesaw.
• Request face to face meetings through your class teacher before, after school or in their noncontact time.

Via Social Media:

Did you know... Mudgeeraba Special School have our own departmental approved Instagram page? Stay up to date with the latest in the classroom, school and community through Facebook and our newest addition to the Mudgeeraba Special social media family, our Instagram account. Follow us today https://www.instagram.com/mudgeerabaspecial/ and tag us @mudgeerabaspecial