Thursday's Tidings - 27 August 2020
TERM 3 |
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| Monday 31st August | Father's Day Stall |
| 31st August - 16th September | Junior Swimming Lessons |
| Tuesday 1st - Thursday 3rd September | Year 5 Camp |
| Friday 4th September | Student Free Day |
| Tuesday 8th September | Maths Team Challenge |
TERM 4 |
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| Monday 5th October | Public Holiday |
| Thursday 15th & Friday 16th October | Roadcraft Excursion - Years 4-6 |
| Monday 19th - Friday 23rd October | Book Week |
| Wednesday 11th November | Prep Orientation Session (Children & Parents) |
| Thursday 12th & Friday 13th November | Prep Enrolment Interviews |
| Tuesday 17th November | Prep Orientation Session (Children & Parents) |
Term 3 - Week 7
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Last Friday the Year 6s returned exhausted and with plenty of stories from their camp at Total Adventures Noosa North Shore. This was the first time the school has visited this camp and after three days of canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, laser tag, archery and mountain biking, the year 6 teachers and students have enthusiastically recommended the camp for next year’s seniors.
Next week, the Year 5s head out to Barambah Environmental Education Centre to take on the Barambah Challenge. They’ll be joined by Mr Barnes, Mrs Groves, Mrs Wilcox and Chappy Leanne.
Free Dress Day Tomorrow - Friday 28 August
Last week, the students earned themselves their whole school reward for behaviour. There is no cost for the students but they are required to still wear sun safe clothing and a wide brimmed hat. Nice work students!!
P&C News - Tuckshop (Friday 28 August) and Father’s Day Stall (Monday 31August)
Tuckshop has been running successfully this term and each Wednesday (or Thursday) the Friday menu is emailed. Last Friday the Tuckshop trialled the use of the Qkr app for ordering and it worked really well. Qkr enables families to order online without having to send cash with students. Orders can still be submitted using the paper bag with cash method.
If you haven’t already, please download the Qkr app and search for Gympie Central State School. Those who have used the app are finding it quick, easy and hassle free.
Next Monday 31 August, the P&C will be holding their Father’s Day Stall here at school. All classes will visit the stall on Monday morning and any items still available after the class visits will be on sale during first break. Price guide is $1 to $10 and all classes will have a selection of the same gifts that have been divided into class boxes.
Junior Swimming - Starts Monday 31 August 
Junior swimming lessons commence next Monday 31 August at Deep Blue Aquatics. Please ensure Activity Consent forms have been returned and payment made by tomorrow. Payment can be finalised using Qkr, Bpoint, EFTPOS or cash.
Student Free Day - Friday 4 September
Next Friday 4 September is a state-wide Pupil Free Day. Staff will be in attendance at school, but there is no supervision for students.
Gympie Maths Challenge - Tuesday 8 September
In less than a fortnight, Gympie Central will send two teams of Year 5 and Year 6 students to compete in the Gympie Maths Challenge. Teams compete against primary school teams from all over the Gympie area and it’s a great way for students to test themselves against other likeminded students. This year the event will be hosted at One Mile SS in their hall.
School Disco Cancelled
Due to COVID restrictions and current operating guidelines, the school disco planned for Thursday 10 September will not be able to proceed.
Year 7 Transition - Have you enrolled your child in secondary school?
The Gympie secondary schools are currently preparing their Year 7 timetables for 2021. Families of Year 6 students are requested to submit enrolment paperwork to their intended school so the schools can develop accurate timetables and make the transition into Year 7 as smooth as possible. The schools have passed on their thanks to those who have enrolled their child.
During Term 4, Gympie State High School and James Nash State High School will host orientation days and students can only attend these if enrolment paperwork has been received.
Have a great week!
Glenn Cafferky
TOMORROW'S TUCKSHOP SPECIAL
Brekky Club 
Donations welcome for Brekky Club - mostly jams (especially strawberry!), marmalade, honey, vegemite, promite, and margarine.
We also continue to donate hamper items to families in need. If you clean out your pantry and find any unwanted items you are welcome to send them into the office for donating. Thanks so much for your support for the school students and their families.
Chappy Leanne
Calling all writers!! Gympie Regional Libraries are giving our children a wonderful opportunity to be a part of an online writers festival. This is a great opportunity which can be accessed at home. Have a look at the information below to see how to register for this great event.
Our online WriteFest 2020 events are filling fast and we have two great authors organising online presentations for school groups.
WriteFest 2020: For Schools - Author Talk with Felice Arena: Friday 4 September 2020 10am – 11am Book Online
Felice Arena is one of Australia's best-loved children's writers. He is the author and creator of many popular and award-winning children's books for all ages, including the acclaimed historical adventures The Boy and the Spy, Fearless Frederic and The Great Escape, the bestselling Specky Magee books and the popular Andy Roid and Sporty Kids series. This event will be streamed though a private link on YouTube and is brought to you as part of Gympie Regional Libraries WriteFest 2020 which is proudly sponsored by Bendigo Bank Gympie.
WriteFest 2020: For Schools - Author Talk with Tristan Bancks: Friday 4 September 2020 1pm – 2pm Book Online
Author Tristan Bancks join us for a fascinating look into his new books as well as his writing journey.
Tristan Bancks tells stories for the page and screen. His books for kids and teens include Two Wolves, The Fall, Detention and the Tom Weekly series. Two Wolves won Honour Book in the 2015 CBCA Book of the Year Awards and was shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. The Fall was a CBCA Notable Book and shortlisted for the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature. Tristan’s books have also been recognised in multiple children’s choice awards. Tristan is a writer-ambassador for literacy charity Room to Read. He is currently working with producers to develop several of his books for the screen. He’s excited by the future of storytelling and inspiring others to create
This is an online program which will be hosted with Zoom and is brought to you as part of Gympie Regional Libraries WriteFest 2020 which is proudly sponsored by Bendigo Bank Gympie.
Qkr Payments Are Here!!
Reminder: Qkr is the new cashless payment method now available at Central which will allow parents to pay for items without coming into the office. Qkr is a mobile phone app designed for Australian schools. It can now be used to purchase school uniforms, pay for upcoming excursions as well as Tuckshop.
Instructions on how to download the app are shown in the link below.
