Helping Children To Read - Information Session - 29 January
On Wednesday 10 February, Mr Lecky and Mrs Temple will be holding an information session for parents who would like to help their children with reading in Years 1-3. All parent helpers / volunteers are encouraged to attend so we may provide a uniform approach across our school with reading. A PDF copy of the note sent home can be found here.
Emma Mactaggart Book Launch - 26 November
Last Thursday, 26 November we had our book launch with the students and author Emma Mactaggart. You can read Mrs Temple's speech about Mrs Mactaggart here.
Booklist Orders Due Tuesday - 23 November
Booklist Orders for 2010 are due by 9am Tuesday morning, 24 November. Alternatively order online at Browns Books and Stationery. Payment is required on delivery.Delivery will occur on Friday 4 December.
Don't forget when you collect your school books please use the opportunity to pay the 2010 school voluntary contribution. Your support helps the P & C purchase items on the priority list like books, music, sports and classroom equipment plus much much more. The
P & C cannot purchase these items without your support. The contribution is $25 per child or if you have three or more
$70. You can elect for the monies to be paid to the general account or
it could go towards our exciting new hall, which is tax deductible.
We have many items to fund for the hall, such as chairs, storage module,
lighting, sound and many more items. Thanks for your support.
Ravensbourne Trip- Year 3 - 18 November
This term Year 3 visited Ravensbourne National Park to look at rainforests. The day conducted by staff at the Amaroo Environmental Centre was a great learning experience for students as they learnt about the animals and plants in one of our local national parks. The students engaged in a bushwalk as well as sensory activities.
Salvation Army Concert - 20 October
The concert was held in H Block this morning. We're sure that all concerned would have found it an enjoyable experience. Thank you to all of the
musicians who spent extra time and rehearsals preparing their band and individual items. We are very proud of their efforts! Keep up the good work
in preparation for the Musical Evening next month.
Year 7 Sydney- Canberra Trip - 17 October
On Saturday, 17 October, our Year 7's returned from a fantastic week long trip to Canberra and Sydney. Along the way they visted Parliament House, Yarralumla, Telstra Tower, Questacon Science Centre, the Australian War Memorial and the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. In Sydney they visited historical displays on convict life in Old Sydney and Taronga Park Zoo. To see some more of the fun check out the Year 7 Trip Photo Page.
Year 4D Museum - 17 September
On Thursday 17 September, Year 4D created a museum in their classroom to show what they had learnt this term about the history of Toowoomba and the Darling Downs. Students set up photo displays, samples of their own work, artefacts from the old days, timelines and Powerpoint displays on their computers. Refreshments were provided for parents and staff and each class member took on a role either as tour guide, an assistant with a display or as a caterer. Well done 4D. What a great way to learn!
See some more pictures here
Triennial School Review Completed - 15 September
Verification of the school's Triennial School Review took place last week with staff, students and a representative of District Office. This process went very well, thanks to the staff and students for their efforts on the panel and during the Diagnostic Inventory.
Pictured left are Allan Langdon from our District Office and school principal, Paul McSwiney with the Certificate of Completion.
Child Protection Week Pantomime - 8 September
On Tuesday 8 September, our students in Years 1-3 visited the St Saviour's Hall to view a Child Protection Week pantomime. Actors in the pantomime were local police and support workers. Children from grades 1 ,2 and 3 learnt about feeling safe and staying safe in a fun and interesting way. Early warning signs of feeling unsafe were discussed with the children. Students were encouraged to discuss such feelings with one of five trusted adults on their Safety Hand.
National Reading Day Dress-Up - 2 September
To celebrate National Reading Day,
2nd September, students were encouraged to come dressed as their favourite book character.
It is obvious Middle Ridge has many readers amongst their students as the characters they
portrayed were many and varied, with all showing great attention to detail. The dress-up was one of
the school's National Literacy and Numeracy Week
activities.
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