7th June - Term 2, Week 8
Acknowledgement of Country
Ironside State School acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to the Elders past, present, and emerging for they hold the traditions, culture, memories and hopes of Indigenous Australia. The Turrbal Aboriginal Nation, who spoke the Jagera Language, roamed these lands.
News from Mrs Kelly
From the Principal
Hi Everyone,
Ironside State School is the home of outstanding musicians and the recent Fanfare and Soirees showed this to be true yet again! Congratulations firstly to our Strings performers and Mrs Trudy Weekes, who were brilliant at Fanfare. Our Intermediate Strings walked away with a Gold and our Senior and Chamber Strings received platinum - just wonderful! Will we make the finals? We’ll have to wait to find out!

Then we had our Soirees, where we got to witness our Band (woodwind, brass and percussion instruments) play one night, led by Mr James Kukulies and our Strings on another night (conducted by Mrs Trudy Weeks and Mrs Kellie Wilson). They were truly wonderful atmospheres and I was filled with pride for these children and their families.


Next Friday night, Mrs Katie Bailey and I have the privilege of getting to go and see Queensland in Song, Voices of Birralee, where one of our Ironside Choirs have been prepared to perform and some of our Strings students are accompanying them. I honestly cannot wait. A Big thank you to Mrs Kellie Wilson who has been preparing our choirs for this event.
Congratulations to all of our award winners for the last fortnight!

We also had Nils Bromley get a Library Service Medal for 70 weeks service - wow, congratulations!! The children involved are doing such incredible work in the library!

The cleanup at Ironside continues! Having a clean environment for kids and staff to study and work in makes a huge difference to the school. Thanks to our business manager, Carla Trueman, for making this happen.




Coming up this fortnight:
- Senior Athletics Carnival - Tuesday 11 June
- Prep Showcase - Tuesday 11 June
- Japanese Obento Delivery - Tuesday 11 June
- Japanese Billets Parent Night - Tuesday 11 June at 6pm
- Australian Primary Schools Maths Olympiad 3 - Wednesday 12 June
- Junior Cross Country - Thursday 13 June
- Year 3-6 fluoro Disco - 5pm Thursday 13 June
- P-2 Merit Assembly - Friday 14 June, Intermediate Strings Performing - 9:15am
- Religious Instruction - Friday 14 June
- Queensland in Song - Voices of Birralee - Friday 14 June - 7:30pm
- Regional Roadshow - Ms Kelly attending - Monday 17 June
- STEM Parent Information Session - Monday 17 June 6pm
- Parent Group - Tuesday 18 June, 2:15pm - Chappy Central
- Year 6 Michael Jeh presentation - Tuesday 18 June
- Free Dress for NF - Wednesday 19 June - Gold Coin Donations
- Fanfare Regional Finals - Wednesday 19 June
- NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day of Celebration) Day - Thursday 20 June
- Silly Sock Day - Friday 21 June
- Whole School Assembly - Friday 21 June - Junior Choir performing and Athletics Carnival winners announced - 9:15pm
- Final Day of Term 2 - Friday 21 June.
We are heading to our final two weeks of school and there are so many things to keep in mind as we approach them. The first big really big one, is our Senior Athletics Carnival. There have already been some events, our 1500M and today, some very exciting 800M races!! Congratulations to all of our competitors. I look forward to being part of my first Ironside State School Athletics Carnival next Tuesday. Please make sure you remind your children about the big ticket items, hats, sunscreen, water bottles, lunch etc and please make sure all of their belongings are named!

Our younger kiddies are also getting to enjoy some sport next week with the Junior Cross Country on Thursday, which I am sure they will enjoy!! Here’s to some more glorious weather for that!
Thank you to our families that are billeting our visiting Japanese School guests next term. Next Tuesday night at 6pm there is an information session where you can find out some extra details and ask questions, be sure to come along.
I am looking forward to witnessing my first ever Silent Disco next Thursday. I have been very impressed by our Student Council. What a great group of kids; so organised and enthusiastic. It is bound to be a fun night!
Our student Council is also organising a fundraiser for Neurofibromatosis or NF is the acronym. Unfortunately one of our students at our school has this illness and our Student Council is leading us to get behind them to help fundraise for this great cause that is close to home. On Wednesday in our last week of school it will be Free Dress for NF and children are encouraged to bring a gold coin donation. Thanks again Student Council!
We will also be marking the National Aboriginal and Islander Day of Celebration (NAIDOC) on Thursday the 20 July. Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud is this year’s NAIDOC Theme. We are very proud and privileged to have the oldest, living continuous civilisation on Earth as Australia’s First Nations People and it is important that we celebrate and acknowledge Australia’s Indigenous people. I look forward to seeing the different ways that we celebrate this special day here at Ironside State School.
On our last day of school Chappy Thu is running Silly Sock Day! It sounds like a lot of fun with an inflatable obstacle course and naturally also; silly socks! All money raised is going to support the funding of our very wonderful Chappy Thu and the Chaplaincy program. I have no doubt our children will have a ball!
Have a truly wonderful fortnight.
Yours in Education,
Angie Kelly
Principal
Important Term 2 Dates

News from Mr Weston-Murdoch

Dear parents and caregivers,
School Values and Expectations: The Ironside STAR
Social skills are the skills we use every day to interact and communicate with others. They include verbal and non-verbal communication, such as speech, gesture, facial expression and body language. Social skills are vital in enabling an individual to have and maintain positive interactions with others. Many of these skills are crucial in making and sustaining friendships.
Throughout the term, our P-2 students have spent time in their classes discussing each of these values to support their developing social skills and interactions with their peers.

Social interactions do not always run smoothly and an individual needs to be able to implement appropriate strategies, such as conflict resolution when difficulties in interactions arise. Our Bridge Builders program supports students in this space.

Bridge Builders – Skill of the week
The skills we’ve been practising.
(Week 7): Make an Agreement
We all know that there are differences and disagreements in all relationships. Therefore, it is logical that how you resolve these disagreements will be critical to the on-going success of those relationships.
Sometimes in a conflict there is common ground. This is something that both children want that is the same. An argument can become complicated by continued hurtful behaviours. Asking children “What do you both want that is the same?” can stop the bickering and help them to focus on what the original problem was and lead them to make an agreement.
Try to remain neutral if you can and let your kids sort it out with your help. Remember that conflict is not bad, it’s an everyday part of life and a great opportunity to learn.

(Week 8): Apologise
An apology can be one of the most powerful ways to build a bridge in conflict situations. Giving an apology with meaning and at the right time can bridge the problem quickly and allow children to move on from it.
Children need to be encouraged to look at the person they are apologising to. Eye contact is important in communication. Sincerity is key in an apology, so starting by using the other child’s name is good. It not only gains the person’s attention, it also shows respect. Children should be encouraged to say what they are sorry for, because this shows recognition of what they have done that has caused the pain.
Where possible, it is helpful to encourage children to ‘do’ something that restores justice and can repair the obstacles in the relationship caused by conflict. In some situations, children can’t ‘do’ anything to solve the problem, like when someone has called them a name, hit them or blames them for something they didn’t do. In these cases, they could say, “I’ll try not to do it again.”
“Empowered for Life”; Jocelyne Chirnside
Around the classrooms - Prep
In Prep C this week we have been learning about patterns and how they are all around us. We learnt that you can represent them using letters and you can even make patterns with your body. We have also been exploring to use the counting on strategy to solve simple maths problems and have learnt all our numbers up to 20- it is a very exciting step in our learning! In literacy we have been working very hard on our letters and have almost learnt all of our sounds. This has helped us become awesome readers and writers. You should see our weekend recounts!




Around the classrooms - Year 1
This week in Year 1, we have been going outside for some of our Maths sessions to enjoy the sunshine, whilst we learn. Outside learning is a great way for our students to have fun with maths, and also use real, hands-on situations. This week we have been consolidating our understanding of skip counting and preparing for Term 3, where we will be learning to add and subtract numbers to and from 20. We used things we found in the environment to help us to add.




Around the classrooms - Year 2
In Year 2 students have applied what they have learnt about character descriptions to make their own characters come to life.



Kind regards,
Scott Weston-Murdoch
Deputy Principal P-2
and the P-2 Team
News from Mr Corbett

Dear Familes,
Did you know it was World Environment Day on Wednesday, 5th June? To celebrate, our Year 3D students undertook an exciting project called "Dreaming Ironside." They visited the Oasis and envisioned what Ironside could look like with a few key environmental changes. The students' creativity and commitment to sustainability shone through in their imaginative ideas. Check out some snapshots from the day to see their fantastic visions for a greener future!





In 3D, we've delved into the fascinating world of Australian wildlife by writing detailed information reports about various native animals. As part of our 'Going Further' project, we're expanding our knowledge by exploring the diverse habitats these animals call home. We're learning what makes each environment unique and how these habitats play a crucial role in the survival and behaviour of Australia's incredible fauna.



In 4B, our students explore chance and probability through an engaging avenue: designing and playing their very own board games. As part of our Maths curriculum, they unleash their creativity to craft games that not only entertain but also challenge their understanding of probabilities. This hands-on approach not only makes learning fun but also fosters critical thinking skills as they navigate the twists and turns of their own creations. It's a joy to witness their enthusiasm and ingenuity in action!

In 4C, we have been engaging in the fascinating world of living things and food chains in Science this term. Our investigations have explored the vital roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers within ecosystems. As part of our hands-on learning, we have been growing our own grass heads to observe firsthand what producers need to grow and thrive. This practical activity has provided us with valuable insights into the essential requirements for plant survival and the interconnectedness of food chains.
Over the past fortnight 4C students have been busy making Mother's Day flower bouquets and cards. In Science the students have been investigating the concept of producers, consumers and decomposers. Using this knowledge, they have been creatively inspired to fictionalise living things to make Pokémon cards.




During Reconciliation Week, Class 4D engaged in a meaningful and creative activity by colouring in posters that highlight the importance of reconciliation. The students enthusiastically participated, using vibrant colours to bring the posters to life. This activity not only allowed them to express their creativity but also deepened their understanding of reconciliation and its significance in our community.


Warm regards,
Thomas Corbett
Deputy Principal Y3-4
and the Y3-4 Team
News from Mrs Bailey

Hi Everyone,
Here’s an overview of upcoming events and reflections from teachers and students on their learning.
Canberra Camp
Canberra Camp is just around the corner! To ease any nerves, please continue to ask your child what they are most excited about and assist them in problem-solving any concerns they might have. Assure them that there will always be someone to help them with whatever they need.
Please ensure all medication has a pharmacy label with the prescribing practitioner’s instructions. Unfortunately, we cannot administer any medication without the practitioner's instructions and the associated pharmacy label on the medication.
Michael Jeh – Life Skills
A reminder that Michael Jeh will be running a Life Skills program for students on Tuesday, June 18. The parent information evening will follow at 6.30pm in the School Hall. The total price for both student workshop and the parent information evening is $14, payable prior to the workshop, by Monday June 10. www.michaeljeh.com
Social Dynamics
We have been working with senior students to help them navigate social dynamics during breaks. Teachers and students have come up with three tips that are relevant at this point in time:
Check Your Own Behaviour
- Consider your message, tone of voice, and body language. Think first! Are you being kind?
You Can’t Control Anyone
- It's okay for people to move in and out of social groups, games, and activities. You can't tell anyone what they need to do, where they need to be, or who they need to spend time with.
Find Your Person or People
- Are you being bossed around? Or are there too many ongoing arguments? Consider whether this is a person or group you want to be with. You might need to find people with common interests. Taking a break or spending time doing something else could help.
Year 5
In this term's Year 5 science curriculum, students have delved into the fascinating realm of light properties and shadow formation.


Collaborating in small teams, students crafted shadow boxes using black cardboard, tissue paper, and tape.


Engaged in scientific inquiry, 5B students explore the interplay of light source, distance, and shadow height, all while delighting in the art of crafting shadow puppets.
Year 6

Warm regards,
Katie Bailey
Deputy Principal Y5-6
and the Y5-6 Team
Language News
Brisbane Languages Speech Contest
The Brisbane Languages Speech Contest will be held on Sunday 4th August at Griffith University, Nathan campus. Students in years 4-6 are invited to participate. Background speakers are also invited to compete in a separate division.
If you are interested in participating, please email your language teacher by Friday 21st June (Week 10). Places are limited to four students per year level, per division for each language. In the event that more than four students in the year level wish to participate, Ironside will choose participants on a first-in-first-served basis. If selected, the cost will be $8.00 cash, payable to the office no later than 12th July to secure registration in the contest. Parents will be required to accompany their child to the competition. Information about the contest can be found at https://www.mltaq.asn.au/brisbane-languages-speech-contest-2024.html. Short Language CoursesLearning another language nurtures international mindedness and helps to create a harmonious society. The Academy of Modern Languages in partnership with the Department of Education International (DEi) will be offering short language courses for state school students (years 5-12) learning Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian and Spanish. The online language course will run from Monday 1 July until Friday 5 July.
There are up to 100 scholarships generously provided by DEi for Queensland State schools (college or academy).
To register, please email your child’s language teacher for an application form. Completed applications must be sent to global.engagement@qed.qld.gov.au by Monday 10 June 2024.
Language teachers: Maria Cesar mcesa0@eq.edu.au, Ngaire Aboud nabou1@eq.edu.au
Student Activities & Areas
Dear Familes,
Have we mentioned the number of activities going on at Ironside?
Sometimes it's hard for parents - and children - to know what these activities are, so below is a helpful schedule of all the groups, clubs and meetings we have on during the school day.

Silent Disco

News from Chappy Thu
Dear Families,
Only 2 weeks left until our next fun event – Silly Sock Day! Next week, consent forms will be sent home with each student & QKR! will be open for those who would like to purchase tickets for the obstacle course. QKR! will be available until midnight on Wednesday, 19th of June. For those who miss the cut off, cash can be given on the day, but please note that only the exact amount of $2 will be accept as teachers will not have change.
Please remember that only students with a signed consent form, socks & a $2 donation will be allowed on the inflatable obstacle course. Students who do not have permission will have other card games & board games to enjoy as they wait in the resting area for their classmates.
In addition to the obstacle courses, we will have MADMIA socks on sale before school, afterschool & during break times in Week 10 on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday for only $20 (RRP $39.90)!
It will be a super fun day so please keep an eye out for the consent form (see below) & remember to purchase your $2 ticket.


Parent Group
Over the past fortnight, we’ve had two fun afternoons talking about Culture & Australian Laws. I had so much fun learning that in Iran, people always hug & kiss upon meeting or that ‘Don’t get sick’ is a common thing to say when leaving work or a function; Or not wearing shoes in the house is common across many Asian cultures; Or what an important role food plays in all our cultures. Speaking of food, we also tried Milo, raspberry cordial & ate Tim Tams to learn about common Australian snacks. Plus, I learnt that removing the Anthers (middle pollenating bit) of lilies will help them stay alive for an extra 2 weeks! How interesting!
Everyone is welcomed to attend & we look forward to welcoming you in coming weeks. Although, please note that we will not meet in Week 9 (next week) as I will be at UQ helping at the much anticipated Athletics Carnival! Alternatively, if you are interested in getting a copy of any of the presentations given at the Parent Group, please email me at tklet0@eq.edu.au.


Chappy Squad
With Activities finishing this week, I just wanted to thank all our captains, Tanmeh, Victoria, Alice, Isabella, Eva, Kelly, Ann, Cooper, Ella, Ethan, James, Xavier, Daisy, Valentine, Victoria, Vivianne, Qayla, Alisa, Hafsa, Rozhia, Ilai, Saksham, Andrea & Victoria for the time & dedication they put into their role & the kindness & leadership they showed to their teams. Well done Captains!

Special thanks to the following members for their outstanding contribution to the activities & school over the past two week:
- Kelly, Saksham, Ella, Arnika, Ilai, Cooper, Eva, Lavit, Anna, Fred, Camilla, Jonny, Ann, Het, Hafsa, Tingran, Tanmeh, Alice, Sam, Victoria, Lucrezia, Olivia, Isabella, James, Xavier, Aimaan & Sara for your dedication this fortnight. Thank you for your enthusiasm & always giving your best!
- Eva, Luna, Ella, Kelly, Arnika, Olivia, Hafsa, Anna, Camilla,Carolina, Ann, Sion, Alisa, Daisy, Tingran, Het, Saksham, Alice, Rozhia & Isabella for signing up to be on the Pack Up Crew this fortnight! It’s not always the most fun job, but I am proud of you for taking ownership & pride in your work space.
- Ethan, Eva, Xavier, James, Alisa, Qayla, Esther, Margaret, Clara, Anthea, Ann & Carolina for signing up to be on our Prep Crew this fortnight! The energy, fun & patience you show in your interactions with the smallest members of our community is outstanding!
- Arnika for always being so responsible in every role you take on & so kind to everyone you work with. You are truly wonderful!
- Kelly, James, Xavier, Ethan, Arnika, Lavit, Saksham, thank you for your willingness to help others. I love that in addition to your own work, you take the time to notice if others may need a helping hand too. Such an admirable trait!
- Fred, Jonny, Jay Jun, Asher Anna & Camilla, Thank you for always signing on for so many jobs each week. I love your eagerness!
- Lastly, I just wanted to give a shout out to Het & Aimaan who are off to new adventures in other schools. The joy & enthusiasm you bring to all your roles will be truly missed!
Here are the top members & teams as of Week 7:

Chappy Activities
In Origami Club, we made cat puppets with Lucrezia whilst in Disco & Dress Up Club, Fred, Jonny, Kelly & Ann were our DJs, playing fun & uplifting songs whilst Aimaan & Jay Jun brought the fun with costumes & streamers. In our Scavenger Hunt, we learnt about the fun celebrations we having coming up at school such as the Band & Strings Soirees, Athletics Carnival, NAIDOC Day & Silly Sock Day!. Congratulations Ella, Arnika & Kelly for leading the winning team! In the 1,000 Hearts club, some students have advanced to adding embellishments like buttons & a new stitch (Blanket Stitch) as well! I am so proud of the students for their patience & generous hearts! Bubbles of joy were dispersed at Bubble Friday & lots of fun was had at Chappy Lounge too!

H-O-L-I-D-A-Y-S!
With only 2 weeks left of school, do you already have plans for the holidays? I have dental appointments & haircuts book for the kids as well as a short get away to the Gold Coast followed by tidying up my house, which has (sadly) been a bit neglected over the past few busy weeks. I will also be working at two holiday camps these holidays too, one will be the St Lucia Bible Church & one will be with Riverlife Baptist Church. Holiday Camps are so much fun! However, as full disclosure, these camps are run by churches so there will be mention of God at some point during camp. In case you are still interested for your kids, below is some further information.


And that’s all from me for now. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
Until Next Time,
Chappy Thu
tklet0@eq.edu.au
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
8am to 4pm
Music News
Dear Families,
Wow! What an amazing day at Fanfare 2024.
All the string groups played exceptionally well and the results speak for themselves. The students behaved beautifully and it was a joy to hear them perform so well.
Intermediate Strings – Gold award
Senior Strings – Platinum award
Chamber Strings – Platinum award
I thought I'd share some reflections from our Chamber Strings Captains on their recent experiences.
Recently, Chamber, Senior, and Intermediate Strings went to Fanfare. Around 1,000 groups competed in Fanfare, as it is a state-wide competition. There are lots of locations for Fanfare, but we played at Kenmore State High School. Fanfare has three levels: first, the regional heats that all Fanfare groups play at. Then ten groups from each region go through to regional finals, and five of those groups go through to state finals. In the regional heats, each group is awarded a platinum, gold, silver, or bronze award according to how well they play their piece for their level. Chamber and Senior Strings both received a platinum award, and Intermediate Strings received a gold award. We had lots of fun and were quite pleased with the results!
Rebecca F (Chamber Strings Captain)
Our Ironside Strings group totally rocked it at Fanfare! We played these awesome songs called ‘Impulse’ and ‘Sunlight.’ We got a shiny gold award! We were all super focused. We watched the conductor like hawks, nailed the intonation, cranked up the dynamics, and played together like a well-oiled machine.
The best part is the other kids from different schools were cheering for us! Yep, they thought our playing was top-notch. Our hard work paid off—we snagged gold for the second time in a row! I am so proud of our team and, in my opinion, they all are rockstars of this instrumental group.
Jacob S (Intermediate Strings Captain)
Recently, the Ironside Senior Strings had the great opportunity to perform at the Fanfare heats. This annual competition really shows the hard work and dedication of the students putting in the effort to practise and attend the weekly rehearsals. The three songs that we played were The Bells of Genghis Khan, Pagodas by the Heavenly Lake, and Urns of Fire. Thanks to Ms Weekes, Ms Bailey, and the parents who helped out. Without them, that day would not have been possible. And a very big thank you to all the Senior Strings students; they played exceptionally on the day and came home with a platinum award.
By: Evelyn T (Senior Strings Captain)
When we arrived at Fanfare, the feeling in the room was friendly but competitive. I knew all these schools were fair competition, but I had a feeling we could do it. Starting the first song, I looked up at Ms Weeks and knew everyone was together. At some points, we got mixed up but got back on track. Overall, Fanfare was a great and fun experience!
Chelsea A (Senior Strings Captain)
On the 31st of May, Intermediate Strings played at Fanfare. We performed two songs, Impulse and Sunlight. Both songs were very hard to stay together. It was our first Fanfare this year, which made us very nervous and excited at the same time. It was also our first time playing in front of other schools. When the decision was made, we all looked at each other. They announced, 'Ironside State School Intermediate Strings are getting GOLD.' I was very impressed and surprised that we got gold.
Sara L -Intermediate Captain
SHEP
Congratulations to the following students for securing a place in the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University State Honours Ensemble Program South-East QLD for 2024 which was held from May 31 – June 2. Daisy C, Ada L and Sophia VDB
It was really fun going to SHEP to learn from a different conductor’s perspective, make new friends from other schools, and become a better musician. It was also super fun with performing at the end, and practising the cello for 5+ hours every day!
Sophia VDB
On the weekend of the 1st - 2nd of June, I did SHEP, which stands for State Honours Ensemble Program. Let me tell you how it was (I was in the Violet group, so some parts may be different for other kids who were in different groups, more on that later).
On Saturday, the program started from 7am to 5pm, and was held at Griffith University in Southbank. We found our group table by colour and instruments and got our name tags and SHEP t-shirt. I'm in Violet Strings. My group has a similar number of people as in Senior Strings. I sat in the exact spot where I sit in Senior Strings, what a coincidence!
We met our conductor, Mr Z, and our helper, Meg. Mr Z was a very funny guy, throwing jokes everywhere. He even had a rant about how he hated pineapples! In the first session, we sight-read all the music. In the second session, we picked out 5 pieces of music for the concert on Sunday. We worked bit by bit to make the music ready for performance until 5 pm.
On Sunday, we continued with our practice all the way up till our concert time. We did awesome, except in the last piece we went out of time and kind of got really messy. In the third piece, called Dragonborn from the video game music, Mr Z invited our parents to stomp along with the rhythm, which brought a lot of laughter!
It was fun, all about music and enjoyment. Time and effort were well spent, I highly recommend it.
Ada L

SHEP was better than I thought it would be. I thought you would be conducting me, Sophie, and Ada. I did not expect to be playing with students from other schools and older people. You might think this is weird, but I had made a list of things that I did not know about SHEP until now.
The Things that I Did not Know About SHEP:
SHEP stands for State Honors Ensemble Program.
I was going to play with other students from other schools and kids that are older than me
That the conductor is not you
That there were separate groups
It is located in South Bank, Griffith University
And that is the end of my list. I wanted to know if you had been in SHEP when you were younger.
Daisy L
That's all for now but in the meantime, I'll leave you with a few snaps of the Strings performers in action.





Trudy Weekes
Music Teacher
HPE News
As part of the Ironside HPE and Sport Program, participation in the school Junior Cross Country event is strongly encouraged. Children in Years 1, 2 & 3 will have the opportunity to participate in a Cross Country event with their year level.
Venue: | Ironside State School, Oval |
When: | Thursday 13th June Year 1 – 9.50am – 10.50am Year 2 – 12.15pm – 1.30pm Year 3 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
Please see the link below for more information and for all other Ironside State School sports related information.
https://ironsidess.eq.edu.au/co-curricular/sports
Congratulations to the students below who will be competing in the competitive field events at our athletics carnival on Tuesday. Everyone else will be competing in the house points version of these events, trying to earn the most points for their house to claim the athletics house shield!
Please remember the early start for next Tuesday:
Years 3 and 6 - 8:00am arrival for an 8:10 departure.
Years 4 and 5 - 8:20am arrival for an 8:30 departure.








That's all for this week, in the meantime here a a few snaps of the kids in action.




Jeremie Clarke-Okah
HPE Teacher
Library News
Cath Roche & Annika Sauvage
Library Teachers
Admin News
Lost Property
Dear Families,
On Wednesday 19th June, a table will be setup in the Oasis between 8:00am – 8:45am for unnamed lost property items to be claimed.
Any unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity at the end of the term.

Invoices
BPoint is the preferred payment method for Department of Education, due to the efficiencies that automated receipting brings to schools. BPoint is an online payment system which provides schools with a secure and efficient method of collecting payments for parents/customers. BPoint allows a parent to pay their child's invoices directly from home and receive the receipt immediately.
Click directly onto the link on your invoice at the bottom left hand corner of your invoice. By clicking on the link on your invoice it will automatically fill in your CRN (Customer Reference Number) and invoice number. All you need to do is fill in the amount you want to pay. You cannot pay multiple invoices on the one link.

If you prefer, click the link below and follow the steps to make a payment.
- Log on to: www.bpoint.com.au/payments/dete External link
- Enter your Customer Reference Number (CRN). It is always the same for your child. It can be found on the bottom left hand corner of your invoice.
- Enter invoice number
- Enter student name
- Enter amount $
Advertising
For all advertising enquiries please email: communications@ironsidess.eq.edu.au
Dear Ironside Families,
We're excited to announce a new class in term 3. Please head to our website or click the link below for more information.
Class Type: Coding
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: 16th July to 3rd September
Times: 3:15pm to 4:30pm
Please find the booking link HERE



