CSDE Week 9, Term One 2024 eNewsletter
- Qkr! app - Android issues resolved
- Winter is coming! School jumpers available to order on Qkr!
- What's happening in Primary?
- Mini-school
- Kids Helpline
- Secondary Scoop
- Mini-school
- English at Mini-school
- Guidance 'Go-2'
- P & C AGM & General Meeting - Tomorrow 19th March
- What's on in your community?
- Catholic Care - Parenting Course Emerald
- Northern Beef Producers Expo Charters Towers
- Rockhampton Youth Week Extravaganza!
- QCWA - Children's International Competition 2024
- We welcome your feedback
Qkr! app - Android issues resolved
For any of our families that have been having issues with the Commonwealth Bank's Qkr! app, these issues have now been resolved.
Parents/users can now download the App from the Google Play Store and Itunes for Apple devices. The Qkr! App is our primary method for purchasing uniforms, paying camp deposits, purchasing formal tickets and so on.
Families can also access Qkr! via their website link:
https://qkr-store.qkrschool.com/store/#/home
Winter is coming! School jumpers available to order on Qkr!
The weather is starting to finally cool down and winter will be upon us before we know it.
The school jumper is now available to order on Qkr!
For this round, orders will be open until Friday 19th April at which time the order will be placed with the supplier.
Cost: Size 4 - 16 $36.00
Size S - 3XL $42.00
What's happening in Primary?
Mini-school
It was great to see so many of our students attend Mini-school last week! Students converged on their chosen campus from across the state and enjoyed face-to-face time with their peers and teachers. Our Home Tutors were also given the change to upskill and build relationships with other Home Tutors.
Creating at Mini-school Rockhampton
Prep
Books, books and more books
Pickleball Fun!
Measuring made fun
Maths
What can I make?
Primary - Emerald
The celebrations as NAPLAN testing in Emerald is completed!
Choir and Dance
Easter Hat Parade
Prep
Kids Helpline
The school has been working with Kids’ Helpline, to provide information sessions to students. These will happen across the year at various times.
Four sessions have been identified as being of particular interest, and these have been indicated on the attached form.
Please open the attached document, complete, and return to administration@caprrocksde.eq.edu.au, by Friday 8th March if you would prefer your student to opt out of the sessions.
If you are keen for your student to attend, no further action is required.
Apps & Gaming (delivered face-to-face at MS – Years 5 and 6) – and streamed for online students
Unlocking Your Inner Leader – offered just to Y6 students, delivered face-to-face and streamed online
Transition to High School – Y6 students again, but at T4 MS face-to-face and streamed.
Let’s Talk About Emotions – delivered to Y4 and Y5 students. Again, face-to-face delivery, but streamed for at-home as well.
Secondary Scoop
Mini-school
Mrs Semple - Photography
One of the photography challenges was using the rules of composition to take a shot of an animal (stuffed toy) in the garden (it’s natural habitat).
Secondary Photography
Ashia has used the rules of composition on this one as she placed the subject to the side and zoomed in on the sheep lol…
Indigo took this one of Mrs Semple and Mrs Metelli taking a ‘selfie’ of themselves. Indigo capturing a ‘candid’ moment
Secondary Photography
'Just Jorja' by Sophie
Self Portrait by Simon
3D Sculpture with Mrs Morgan
Year 8 Wax Resist Painting
English at Mini-school
The English faculty created a variety of engaging and hands on activities to keep eager young minds working hard during Mini school this term.
The year 10 students took a sneak peak into using the narrative skill of SHOWING and not TELLING. They had the opportunity to read a short story and interact with the ending. Look at their reactions after reading the text!
Focus skills for the year 9 students was working in groups to create metaphors, similes and personification that represented images.
Year 8 students got up on their feet and acted out some Dreamtime stories with their teachers. A lot of fun was had as they engaged dramatically with the text.
Creating Soundtracks of Life was the focus for year 7 session. Students were absolutely thrilled to enter the room to the sounds of either Wham’s, Wake me up before you Go or Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give you Up. In this session, students were asked to pick 5 songs that mean something to them, be it songs from when they were a kid, or songs from today. They had to then tell us why these songs were on their Mixed Tape
Year 10
Year 8
Year 8
Year 9
Figurative Language
Students worked in groups to write figurative language. See some work samples below:
Guidance 'Go-2'
Kids Helpline mini-school sessions.
P & C AGM & General Meeting - Tomorrow 19th March
All P&C executive roles are being vacated this year. If you are interested in supporting our school community by taking on one of these valuable roles, please come along to the online Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 19 March at 3:30pm. If you would just like to come along and be involved in conversations and decisions regarding your school, we also look forward to you having you there. Link to the meeting is in the school newsletter.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 468 854 770 34
Passcode: r5wgGj
What's on in your community?
Tour Japan 2025 - Open to residents of Rockhampton and Yeppoon localities.
Seeking Musicians with experience.
Do you play a Band instrument? Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Baritone, French Horn, Percussion? Come and join our Tour Japan Concert Band!
Do you play a String Instrument? Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass.......come and represent Australia and join our Tour Regional Ensemble!
Please note that there will be a commitment for rehearsals leading up to the trip.
For more information please see the link below.
Catholic Care - Parenting Course Emerald
During April the FRC is offering parenting courses in Emerald during the day and in the evening. Please see the below flyers for more information.
Northern Beef Producers Expo Charters Towers
An invitation is extended to our CapSDE students to participate in the junior judging.
For more info see the website below.
https://nbpe.com.au/events/junior-schools-judging/
The NBPE is scheduled to be held on the 7th-8th of June 2024, with the junior judging taking place at 7am on Friday the 7th of June.
If you are interested, please contact Kelsey Jones or the committee email: info@nbpe.com.au
Rockhampton Youth Week Extravaganza!
🌟 Rockhampton Youth Week Extravaganza! 🌟
Join us for an unforgettable day of fun, empowerment, and connection at the Rockhampton Youth Interagency Network's Youth Week Event! This vibrant gathering brings together the dynamic energy of Rockhampton's youth, offering a space to explore, engage, and celebrate.
🛍️ Market Stalls for Youth Services:
Explore a variety of market stalls showcasing valuable youth services. From mental health resources to educational opportunities, discover the support and guidance that Rockhampton has to offer its young community.
🎨 Creative Expression:
Dive into a world of artistic expression with interactive art activities that encourage self-discovery and creativity. Unleash your imagination and leave your mark on our collaborative art activities.
🏀 Sports Enthusiasts, Rejoice:
For those with a passion for sports, we've got you covered! Engage in exciting sports activities led by professionals, promoting teamwork, skill-building, and a healthy lifestyle.
🍔 Free BBQ Lunch:
Because good times and great food go hand in hand! Enjoy a delicious free BBQ lunch, fostering a sense of community as you connect with fellow attendees.
🤝 Connect and Thrive:
Forge new friendships, strengthen existing bonds, and connect with organizations dedicated to the well-being and growth of Rockhampton's youth. This event is your chance to be heard, supported, and celebrated!
Save the date, mark your calendar, and let's make this Youth Week a celebration to remember. Rock on, Rockhampton! 🚀🎉
Date: April 10th
Time: 12 - 4pm
Location: Victoria Park, Sir Raymond Huish Drive Rockhampton QLD 4700
QCWA - Children's International Competition 2024
Each year QCWA studies a different country of the world and in 2024 we are looking at all aspects of life and living in Morocco.
All Queensland primary school and special needs children from prep to Year 6 are eligible to enter.
Please refer to the attached competition schedule and the year 5 and year 6 judging sheets as a guide for year level requirements.
Would you please be so kind as to pass these on to the relevant teachers, or publish in your school newsletter, so that students may enter the competitions at their leisure.
Entries will close on Friday 31st May, and I am happy to collect these from your school campus office in Emerald, or they can be posted directly to me,
Marion Edwards, C/- QCWA Emerald Branch, P.O. Box 777, Emerald Qld 4720.
I would need to receive any posted entries by the 12th June.
A small prize for 1st place and certificates to 3rd place will be awarded in each year level at the Emerald Branch competition, and winning entries will then progress to Central Highlands Division (comprised of seven Branches) for judging, where an overall first place prize of $20 will be awarded in each year level.
We welcome your feedback
