Gumdale State School

Gumdale State School
Always Our Best
Term 1, Edition 4
Principal: Phil Savill
Deputy Principal: Carmel Herbert
Deputy Principal: Nikki Spanner
Deputy Principal: Sarah Cracknell
Business Services Manager: Kerrie Payne
677 New Cleveland Road
PO Box 6 Gumdale Q 4154
www.gumdaless.eq.edu.au
admin@gumdaless.eq.edu.au
Phone: 3902 8333
Absence line: 3902 8399
Friday 18 March, 2016
Principal’s Report
Finishing Strong – The Gumdale Way
With one week to go until we break for the Easter Vacation I am pleased to report
that although it has been a hectic start to 2016, there are high levels of achievement
across the school.
As previously reported there is strong academic progress evident in all classes. Thank
you to parents who are encouraging their children to finish the term strongly in the
three areas of attendance, behaviour and academic achievement. I would ask that
parents remind their children to renew their efforts in term 2 so they continue their
strong progress. Enjoy the vacation, I look forward to our “students giving their
best – always.”
Leaving Gumdale State School at the end of term?
Any families who know they are leaving our school at the end of this term are asked
to notify the office as soon as possible. In addition to assisting you to transfer your
child to their next school, your early advice helps us to confirm class groups and
staffing. Your assistance is appreciated.
2016 National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence
Today our school took part in in the 2016 National Day of Action against Bullying and
Violence. At our school we aim to create a safe and supportive school community for
everyone.
Sometimes, it can be difficult for parents or carers to know what to do when their
child talks to them about bullying.
You are an important part of our work to prevent bullying and to respond effectively if
it happens. Preventing bullying involves everyone.
If your child talks to you about bullying:
1. Listen calmly and get the full story. Your calm response is important to allow your
child to tell you all about the situation. After they’ve told you their story, ask
questions to get more details if you need to: who, what, where, when. Although you
may feel some strong emotions about your child’s experience, try to keep calm to
avoid more distress to your child.
2. Reassure your child they are not to blame. Many children blame themselves and
this may make them feel even worse. You could say things like, ‘That sounds really

hard to deal with. No one should have to put up with that.’ or ‘I’m so glad you told
me. You should be able to feel safe at school; that’s not fair at all’.
3. Ask your child what they want to do and what they want you to do. A critical part
of your response is to avoid jumping in to solve the problem. While it is natural to
want to protect your child, helping them to find their own solution is a better
option. It helps them feel they have some power in the situation.
4. Visit www.bullyingnoway.gov.au to find some
strategies. The website has tips and ideas for
different bullying situations. One idea is to
practise strategies at home to help your child
feel more confident.
5. Contact the school. Your child may be
reluctant for you to do this, so discuss the idea
and reassure them that the school would want
to know and is able to help. Make an
appointment to meet with your child’s teacher
and, if you need to, ask to talk with the
principal. Contact the school immediately if you
have a concern about your child’s safety.
6. Check in regularly with your child. Keep the
conversation going. It can take time to resolve
issues, so check in regularly with your child
about their experiences and their feelings. Your
ongoing support is important.
For details of our school’s Responsible Behaviour
Plan for Students, please visit our school website.
New P&C Executive
Congratulations to our new P&C Executive who were recently elected. I look forward
to working with the new president, Gretchen Mander-Jones and her team over the
next twelve months. I would like to thank our outgoing president, Piers Gordon for
the work that he has done over the last two years. His contribution has been very
much appreciated.
Always Our Best
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Phil Savill
Principal

Messages from the Deputies
Parent-Teacher Interviews
Thank-you to the parents who attended the parent-teacher interview session that we
held in Hollis Hall on Wednesday evening. If you were unable to attend this session
and would like the opportunity to have an interview, please contact your child`s class
teacher to arrange a convenient time to meet.
End of Term One
As we come to the end of a short but very busy term we would like to take the
opportunity to thank all members of our school community for a positive start to this
year. We wish everyone a safe and restful Easter break and look forward to working
with everyone again in term 2 as we continue to provide the best education for our
students.
Report Cards
Upgrades to the functionality of the school’s computer management systems allows
student report cards to be emailed to parents. Emailing of report cards improves the
timeliness of report delivery, and the surety of parents receiving the reports. In
addition to a printed report card, the school will also be emailing reports to parents of
students in Prep to Year 6 throughout 2016.
Please ensure that any changes to email addresses are updated. Any email changes
can be sent to reportingenquires@gumdaless.eq.edu.au. We look forward to the
smooth introduction to the electronic transfer of student reports to parents/carers at
the end of the semester.
Carmel Herbert (Deputy Principal P-2)
Nikki Spanner (Deputy Principal 3-6)
Sarah Cracknell (Deputy Principal Curriculum Teaching and Learning)
School Dates to Note
March Yr Level Event
Sat 19 P&C Council Election Day, BBQ and Cake Stall
Tue 22 P-2 Cross Country 9-11am
Wed 23 3-6 Cross Country 9-11am
Thu 24 Prep Easter Hat Parade
Thu 24 All Last Day of Term 1
Fri 25 All Good Friday Public Holiday
April Yr Level Event
Mon 11 All First day of Term 2
Mon 11 All Whole School Assembly, 2:30pm Hollis Hall

Fri 15 P&C Frosty Friday
Fri 22 All Gumdale SS ANZAC Ceremony Hollis Hall 9am
Fri 22 5&6 Interschool Sport Commences
Mon 25 All ANZAC Day Public Holiday
May Yr Level Event
Mon 2 All Labour Day Public Holiday
Thu 5 P&C Mother’s Day Stall
Fri 6 P&C Mother’s Day Stall
Tue 10 3&5 Naplan Testing – Language Conventions and Writing
Wed 11 3&5 Naplan Testing – Reading
Thu 12 3&5 Naplan Testing - Numeracy
School Administration
Collection of Children before 3pm
The process for collecting children from school before 3pm will be as follows
• Parent/Carer reports to the office to complete the ‘Student Sign Out Folder’
• Admin Staff verify emergency contacts for the student
• Admin Staff produce an early release slip for the parent/carer to take to the
classroom teacher
• Parent proceeds to the classroom to collect the child, handing the early release
slip to the classroom teacher.
Children will no longer be called to the office to wait for parents/carers to collect
them. This will ensure the children and escorts have minimum classroom disruption.
Learning time is the priority for this initiative.
If a child is sick the normal process will remain. Child presents to the health room,
assessed and if required a parent/carer will be called to collect the child from the sick
room. The classroom teacher will be contacted about the departure. When the
Parent/Carer arrives they will then sign the ‘Student Sign Out Folder’ and take the
child home to recover.
ICAS Competition
2016 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS)
Letters are going home to parents of students in Years 2 – 6, offering children an
opportunity to participate in the International Competitions and Assessments
for Schools (ICAS). The tests that our school will be facilitating are:

Test
Official Sitting
Date
Entry Fee
Science (Grades 2 – 6) Tuesday, 31 May $8.00
Writing (Grades 3 – 6) Monday, 13 June $17.00
Spelling (Grades 2 – 6)
English (Grades 2 – 6)
Mathematics (Grades 2 – 6)
Wednesday, 15
June
Tuesday, 2
August
Tuesday, 16
August
$11.00
$8.00
$8.00
Interested students are to return their forms and payment to the school by Friday 15
April (Week 1, Term 2). More information about ICAS and the tests can be found in
the letters being sent home.
ICT Support
Cyber Safety – Supporting your child’s safe use of online games and in-app
purchases.
If your child plays online games and uses apps it is important to understand how the
costs can add up. Apps and online games provide great social interaction and
entertainment but additional costs can be incurred even after you have already paid
for the game.
For example, while playing the online game or using the app, your child may be given
the option to pay again for extra content such as bonus game levels or points.
To help control the costs of online games and apps:
·Turn off ‘in-app’ purchases in the settings of your phone and other devices so your
child has to ask to buy additional levels/characters/lands.
·Keep passwords to yourself so others can’t purchase apps and add-ons without you
knowing.
·Talk to your child about costs. Explain that games, apps and the extra features in
them all cost real money. Watch your child play a game or app and explain which
parts cost extra.
·Set a reasonable weekly or monthly
spend for apps or games and help your
child track their spending so they can
make good choices. For older kids talk
about data costs as well.

·Check what your child is doing. Are the games and apps appropriate? Online games
have ratings―some apps or games have inappropriate ads with links to adult
websites, contain offensive material or replicate gambling games.
If your child has accessed content that has disturbed them or concerns you seek
professional support. You or your child can also visit the Cybersmart Online Helpline
(www.cybersmart.gov.au/report.aspx) or call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.
cybersmart.gov.au
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From the Community Support Teacher
National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence
Thank you to all staff, students and parents for their participation in the National Day
of Action Against Bullying and Violence. It was great to see so many children wearing
orange ribbons and hear them join in discussions about bullying and what they would
do if they were, or saw someone else, being bullied. The money raised will go back to
the Student Council.
Parent Survey
Any parents or carers interest in participating in a survey around your child’s socialemotional
development and behaviour please click here. All information gathered is
confidential and participants cannot be identified.
School Holiday Ideas
Looking for something fun or different to do these holidays? Visit the Queensland
Government and Brisbane Kids websites for some holiday activity ideas.
Wishing all of our Gumdale families a very happy and safe Easter break.
Genevieve Agerholm
Community Support Teacher

Music News
Instrumental Music
What a great start we have had to the year in the Band Room. Our beginners are
going great guns and the year 5 and 6 bands are working very hard on pieces to play
at the school ANZAC Day ceremony on Friday 22 April as well as for FANFARE state
bands competition in June. Attendance has been exceptional!
Important to note: In term 2, year 4 and 5 bands will combine and rehearse BOTH
Monday and Tuesday mornings! It would be great if all band students could make
both rehearsal days up until FANFARE when we will then drop back to one rehearsal
as we will also begin the Junior Concert Band (year 4 instrumental players).
In Term 2, Senior Concert Band will be on Mondays and Tuesdays, ready to play at
7:45 am, in the Music Room.
Next term, all beginner instrumental students are able to attend a five day Music
School, at the Beginner Music Camp at Sleeman Sports Centre Arena. After this
camp, Junior Concert Band will begin rehearsals.
Watch Your Practice: All instrumental students have a practice record glued into the
front of their Tradition of Excellence Books. Please ensure your child is filling this our
correctly and that a parent signs/initials it every week.
A 2016 Performance Calendar is being distributed to all
instrumental students next week.
My contact is vthom38@eq.edu.au, please feel free to email
with any queries.
We love making music!
Mrs Thomas
Senior Instrumental Teacher – Band
Sports News
Junior Cross Country
The Gumdale State School Junior Cross Country (Prep
to year 2) will be held on Tuesday 22 March 9-11am on
the school oval.
Students please remember to:
bring hat
bring water bottle

The options of shirt available to the students will be a family choice from the following
three options.
1. Students wear a sports shirt from previous years
2. Students wear a shirt from home in their house colour
3. Students wear the new red sports shirt
Students will be running with their hats on and any hats dropped on the course will
be picked up by a "runner who has been assigned the job".
Timetable – Please note, times are approximate and may change
8:45 am - Class roll call and walk down to the oval
9:10 am - Year 2 Boys
9:20 am - Year 2 Girls
9:30 am - Year 1 Boys
9:40 am - Year 1 Girls
9:50 am - Prep Boys
10:00 am - Prep Girls
Students will be started off in house waves. In the event of wet weather, an
alternate date will be set in Term 2.
Senior Cross Country
The Gumdale State School Senior Cross Country (years 3-6) will be held on
Wednesday 23 March 9-11am at Wakerley Park.
Students please remember to:
bring hat
bring water bottle
The options of shirt available to the students will be a family choice from the following
three options.
1. Students wear a sports shirt from previous years
2. Students wear a shirt from home in their house colour
3. Students wear the new red sports shirt
Students will be running with their hats on and any hats dropped on the course will
be picked up by a "runner who has been assigned the job".
Timetable – Please note, times are approximate and may change
8:45 am - Class roll call and to Wakerley park
9:10 am - 12 Year Old Girls 3km
9:20 am - 12 Year Old Boys 3km
9:30 am - 11 Year Old Girls 3km
9:40 am - 11 Year Old Boys 3km
9:50 am - 10 Year Old Girls 2km
10:00 am - 10 Year Old Boys 2km
10:10 am - 9 Year Old Girls 1.5km

10:20 am - 9 Year Old Boys 1.5km
10:50 am - House clean up and walk back to school
Competitors who place in the first 3 will be considered for selection to represent
Gumdale State School at the Bayside District Cross Country championships to be held
on Thursday 21 April. Training will not be held by Gumdale SS, individual training
during the holidays is advised. In the event of wet weather, an alternate date will be
set in Term 2. Parents are welcome.
Kilometre Club results
The Kilometre Club has concluded this term. Results are:
1st: Fraser 606km
2nd: Bribie 577km
3rd: Moreton 562km
4th Stradbroke 543km
Thank you to all the students and parents that turned up every week. We will
continue the Kilometre Club next term starting in week 2, same time and place!
STEM Club
@ Gumdale State School Jaey Limb & Leea Mitchell
This fortnight our Year 3 and 5 STEMologists have been challenged by a host of
mathematical and engineering challenges including geometric puzzles, number
brainteasers, hands-on problem-solving and engineering. The students worked
enthusiastically in teams to stretch their minds, demonstrating persistence and team
skills to find some innovative solutions to difficult problems. Well done!
Four Year 4 students attended the Brainwaves Codebreaker Days of Excellence at
Aspley State School last week. They interacted with students from around Brisbane
from Years 4 - 6. Students worked in mixed school groups and learnt all about the
maths and science behind making and solving codes. Using their newly-acquired
knowledge and skills, students were then given a range of codes and mysteries to
solve. This was an excellent experience for our students to not only develop their
STEM thinking, but work flexibly in groups. The students thoroughly enjoyed the
program.
Some of our Year 6 students embarked in 4 days of STEM discovery through the
STEM Horizons Project. The students were involved in Rediscovering Dinosaurs at
Newmarket State School and Micro & Macro at the Manly Boat Harbour, where they
climbed aboard a power boat and observed the wonderful world of marine biology,
including the scientific importance of fish and their luminescent properties.
More exciting STEM challenges are coming up in Term 2 for Year 6 students:
• Robots Shaping Our Future Lives at Griffith University EcoCentre, Nathan
Campus
• Who Stole the Lollypops? At the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba

These cutting-edge programs are partnered by schools, the Department of Education
and Training, the University of Queensland and Griffith University, as well as experts
from the private and public sector.
Website of the Week:
http://juniorinventors.com/stuff-just-for-kids/
Challenge of the Week: Tiling The Wall
A rectangular area of kitchen wall will need 3 rows of 12 tiles to cover it. You have as
many white tiles and as many coloured flower tiles as you need, but although the
area must include both types of tiles, the coloured tiles must never be next to each
other, not even diagonally. If each row must have at least one coloured tile, what is
the maximum number that can be used?
Last newsletter’s solution: 27 hexagons
Anzac Day Ceremony – ALL WELCOME
We will be holding an Anzac Day Service in Hollis Hall on Friday 22 April 2016 at
9:30am. Please join with our school community to commemorate this important event
and we invite you to bring a wreath to lay during the ceremony.
Past and Present Student Success
Congratulations to Rhys in year 2 on the fantastic results achieved at the National
BMX championships in Bathurst recently. Rhys placed a very credible 4th in the finals
out of 62 other riders.
Well Done Rhys!!
Past Student, Ryan Tipping was recently accepted into the Navy to train as a pilot.
After completing his senior academic years of study, Ryan has relocated to Canberra
to join the ADFA to undertake a degree in Aviation Technology.
Congratulations Ryan.
Tuckshop
A big thank you to all our wonderful volunteers. Please direct all tuckshop questions
and enquiries through the tuckshop phone on 3902 8304 during operating hours and
not the convenor’s private mobile numbers. Thank you
Click here for Tuckshop Menu
School Banking
General Information
Monday is school banking day. Please take student bank books to class and put them
in the zippered banking pouch for safe delivery to banking volunteers.

Guitar Lessons
Guitar lessons run on-site at GSS on Thursdays or Fridays (after school hours) for
grades 2 - 6. $11 / week (+ start-up resources) - term payment at the
commencement of lessons. Fun, contemporary style, small groups - beginner to
advanced programs. Taking term 2 registrations now admin@playmusicnow.com.au
or call 0434030084.
Ukulele Lessons
Ukulele lessons run on-site at GSS on Thursdays or Fridays (after school hours) for
prep & grade 1. $105 +GST start-up package deal (includes term lessons, ukulele,
ukulele book & CD of songs) - term payment at the commencement of lessons. Fun,
friendly environment, small groups - fantastic way to introduce young students to
learning an instrument.
Taking term 2 registrations now admin@playmusicnow.com.au or call 0434030084.
YMCA Gumdale OSHC
Messages from the Team:
This week we have begun to encourage our YMCA Gumdale
OSHC families to participate in some sustainable practices
with us. We have asked our families to please bring in any
items which can be reused or recycled for our art and craft
projects. This includes cereal boxes, cardboard, scrap paper
and egg cartons. Our goal is to become more aware of the
multiple uses of many products we waste in our week.
What we’ve been doing:
Over the last few weeks a group of our senior girls have
started a YMCA Gumdale OSHC Dance Club. Each afternoon
they share a range of their dancing skills and talents with
the younger children. It has been fantastic to see our older
children showcase some of their leadership skills during this
activity.
YMCA Gumdale OSHC
P: 07 3890 2675
M: 0428 333 317
agd@ymca.org.au
Join us for:
Our Autumn Holiday Club flyers and booking forms will be
released next week and we are looking forward to another
busy and exciting school holiday program. The first week of
the program is Book Week! We have a range of literary
inspired activities planned for the week. Booking forms are
available from the YMCA Gumdale OSHC service.

Gumdale State School
Parents and Citizens Association
Email: pandc@gumdaless.eq.edu.au
Weblink: www.gumdalesspc.org.au/
Thank you to our Volunteers
Dear Gumdale State School Community,
Welcome to my first report as your P&C President for 2016.
Firstly, a big thank you to Piers Gordon, outgoing President, for his leadership and
contribution to our school. It has been a pleasure working alongside you as Vice
President. I have enjoyed our teamwork, and we wish you well in your new
adventures.
To the other Executives, thank you for your commitment, support and leadership
during 2015. I am very happy to announce everyone has stayed on for another year
(John Ryan has stepped in to the Vice President role and Steve Barber to Treasurer),
and we welcome Melissa McDowall to our team for 2016.
I would like to acknowledge our amazing Fundraising committee. They truly are the
back bone of our P&C organisation. Your enthusiasm and commitment to raise funds
to provide resources that benefit the students of Gumdale State school is always
appreciated.
We have an exciting year ahead. Our partnership with the school is vital. The strong
relationship allows us to move forward and improve the school. Thank you to Mr
Savill for your direction, support and commitment that is felt amongst the
community, and we look forward to a working with you again in the coming year.
Members of the P&C Association work together for the benefit our school, and in the
best interests of our child/children's education and wellbeing. Our school is about

coming together as a community, and we encourage parents to become members of
the P&C and to attend informative monthly meetings. We also encourage parents to
help volunteer their time to be involved at any events we host. Please see the email
address below if you wish to be involved.
The P&C’s recent contribution to our school
Upgraded wireless internet service in our school
Contribution towards student educational resources
Installation of air conditioning units in some classrooms
Students from 1CO AND 1N thanked the P&C with a card they had made with a
beautiful message which read, "It has helped us to settle and learn on hot days”.
Events
Reminder that we are hosting the Council Election day at Hollis hall Saturday 19
March. Thank you to the volunteers helping out on the day and for the bakers in our
community who are contributing to the cake stall.
The P&C recognises and supports NO BULLYING... NO WAY day on Friday 18 March.
General Enquiries
Parents, please use the following email addresses to contact the appropriate person.
P&C
Gumdale State School
Fundraising Committee
pandc@gumdaless.eq.edu.au
secretary@gumdalesspc.org.au
admin@gumdaless.eq.edu.au
fundraising@gumdalesspc.org.au
News Feed
We encourage you all to use any of the following means of communication to receive
information and updates about the school and P&C.
Gumdale State School newsletter
School Twitter feed
P&C Facebook page
Fundraising Committee Facebook page
Electronic school sign

Uniform Shop notice board
QSchool App on mobile devices
Finally, the next P&C meeting will be held on April 19 in the school Library at 7pm. I
look forward to seeing you there.
I WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY EASTER.
Gretchen Mander-Jones, President on behalf of the Executive Team
Gumdale State School P&C Association
Uniform Shop
Opening hours Wednesday 2-5pm and Friday 8-11am
Please have a look at the updated Flexischools information page. Click here to access
Flexischools.
Unfortunately, we currently have no second hand items. If you have any clean spare
plastic bags, the Uniform Shop is in urgent need! Please note that all polo shirts are
back in stock. Senior shirts will arrive next week!
Click here for the Payment and Replacement Policy
Click here for GSS Uniform Policy
Winter Uniform
Winter Uniform orders are now closed!Delivery will take
approximately 6 weeks. We have a small variety of winter
stock now available for purchase (NO hoodie jumpers).
In stock now - navy stockings in three different sizes - $16.00
each and white crew socks in junior (12-3) and youth (2-5)
sizes - $4.00 each
Stop, Drop and Go Zone
P&C News
Click here for Stop, Drop and Go Zone information.
Council Election Day BBQ & Cake Stall
Fundraising News
The Fundraising Committee is running a BBQ & Cake Stall at
Hollis Hall on Saturday for Council Election Day. Drop by and
grab a sausage or purchase a yummy treat from the Cake
Stall. Our fabulous volunteers will be on hand from 8:00am –
3:00pm. Remember all funds raised from this activity will go
towards supporting the students at the school.

Easter Raffle
Congratulations to all the lucky winners of the Easter Raffle, and to all
those who kindly donated chocolates, baskets and ribbon in order to
make this happen. We couldn’t do this without your support, and who
doesn’t like to win chocolate?
We will announce all the major winners next Term.
Thank you to Kylie Brayshaw, Rachael Franklin and Michelle
Moffatt for all the time and effort you all put into organising and
running this activity.
Wynnum Manly Workers Sports Club Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to Jodie Cherviakov for winning the volunteer of the
month for February. Jodie has won herself a $40 bistro voucher for the
Wynnum Manly Workers Sports Club. Her volunteering efforts at the
Movie Night and Frosty Friday put her in the running to win this
fabulous prize.
Frosty Friday
The first Frosty Friday for Term 2 will be take place on Friday 15 April. Students will
have the opportunity to purchase Zooper Dooper ice blocks for 0.50c from the
Tuckshop and Hollis Hall kitchen from 3.00pm as they exit the school for the
weekend.
2015 Fundraising Committee
Secretary: Kylie Brayshaw, Treasurer: Rachael Frankin and Committee members
Jodie Chervikov, Jacinta Colley, Bridget Kinch, Shaunesy Pegg, Michelle
Moffatt, Anita Ryan, and Lorie Zahradnik.
The 2015 Fundraising Committee has officially stepped down. I would just like to
acknowledge and say THANK YOU to all the members for their time and effort you
each put in to the fundraising activities and events that were run in 2015. Your
professionalism, creativity, organisational, communication skills and sense of humour
have all played a part in raising an amazing $55k for the Gumdale State School P&C.
To Rachael Franklin and Bridget Kinch, your long service and commitment to the
Fundraising Committee should also be recognised. Three years of voluntary service is
amazing and you both continue to find time in your busy lives to give something to
each and every single event the Fundraising Committee runs. Thank you.
2016 Fundraising Committee
The 2016 Fundraising Committee is proud to have the continued services of renominated
members Kylie Brayshaw, Jodie Cherviakov, Jacinta Colley, Rachael
Franklin, Bridget Kinch, Shaunesy Pegg, Michelle Moffatt and Lorie Zahradnik.
We would also like to welcome new members Angela Brown, Harriet Campbell,
Kate Crowe, Cath Cook, Fiona Hanley, Martiza Kriel and Angela Lewis.

The 2016 Fundraising Committee will be holding its first meeting after the school
holidays and at this time nominations to fill the Executive and Committee roles will be
called for and hopefully all positions filled. We look forward to sharing with the school
community when this has been determined.
Thank you to all of these wonderful volunteers for their willingness to assist with
raising money for the P&C to support all the students at the school.
Please remember we are always welcoming of new people wanting to assist, in large
or small capacities. If you think this might be something you would like to be a part
of, please contact us at fundraising@gumdalesspc.org.au. Fundraising is a fantastic
way to learn about our great school whilst helping our children at the same time.
Fundraising Calendar
Date Claimers:-
Council Election Day BBQ &
Cake Stall
Frosty Friday
Mother’s Day Stall
Gumdale Fashion Parade
School Disco
5 Cent Challenge
*new event*
Saturday 19 March
Friday 15 April
Thursday 5 May &
Friday 6 May
Saturday 21 May
GSS Hollis Hall
Friday 17 June
GSS Hollis Hall
Monday 18 July to Friday 29
July
Gumdale Trivia Night
Saturday 20 August
GSS Hollis Hall
*new date*
Father’s Day Stall
Thursday 1 September &
Friday 2 September
Major Raffle Tuesday 4 October –
Saturday 22 October
School Disco
Friday 4 November
GSS Hollis Hall
Christmas Stall
Thursday 1 December &
Friday 2 December

Community Information

Book Club
Scholastic Book Club
Issue # 2
Orders now closed!
YMCA Gumdale OSHC
P: 07 3890 2675
M: 0428 333 317
agd@ymca.org.au
Monday is School Banking Day!
Lost Property - Please label all uniform
items with child’s name and class
Lost property can be found:
out the front of the student entrance to
admin in H block
near or outside your child’s classroom
area
There is also a lost property container at YMCA
OSHC if children attend.
Tuckshop Roster
March/April
Wednesday 23 Wednesday 13
Genevieve Madden
Marg Campbell
Thursday 24 Thursday 14
Vivienne Jeffen
Friday 25 Friday 15
Good Friday
Marg Campbell
Louise Sheppard
Liz Elizabethana
Stay connected:
Qschools App
Twitter
Gumdale SS website
www.gumdaless.eq.edu.au
Gumdale State School Parents
and Citizens Facebook Page
Gumdale SS P&C website
www.gumdalesspc.org.au
Last day for Term 1
Thursday 24 March
First day for Term 2
Monday 11 April
Tuckshop Special for Big
Lunch Term 1 *Last Days
Please put student’s name and class on all manual
tuckshop orders!
Online ordering www.flexischools.com.au
Next Fortnightly
Whole School
Assembly
Monday 11 April
2:30pm
Hollis Hall
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Email
info@gumdaless.eq.edu.au
Meatball Sub - Meatballs with
a tomato sauce, lettuce,
tomato and cheese on a long
roll
$4.50
Free Dental Treatment
All school students up to Year 10
0-4yr olds & Years 11&12 with a
Health Care Card
1300 300 850