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Swimming Carnival

Congratulations to Ivory House, winners of the overall points at yesterday's swimming carnival. Well done to all our swimmers for a great effort and in particular to the Age Champions.

 
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Age Champions
 
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Ivory House Captains

 
Queensland State School Holidays 2010

The 2010 Queensland state school calendar is now available at: www.education.qld.gov.au/projects/educationviews Parents and carers are reminded that all state schools will re-open for students on Wednesday 27 January, following the Australia Day public holiday on Tuesday 26 January. For student attendance, the 2010 term and holiday dates are:

•           Term 1 commences Wednesday 27 January and ends Thursday 1 April
•           Term 2 commences Tuesday 13 April and ends Friday 25 June
•           Term 3 commences Tuesday 13 July and ends Friday 17 September
•           Term 4 commences Monday 4 October and ends Friday 10 December*.
*Year 12 state school students will finish school on Friday 19 November, while Year 10 and 11 students complete their year on Friday 26 November. State school teachers will have professional development opportunities on the following student-free days: Friday 22 January, Monday 25 January, Monday 12 April, Monday 12 July and Monday 18 October.

 
New Buildings

We had another meeting on Monday about the new buildings. Drawings / plans are now well developed and on display in the office foyer. Click "Read More" to see more drawings!

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Queensland Road Rules

New and amended Queensland road rules came into effect from 12 October 2009. Legislation regarding child restraints take effect from 11 March 2010. Download

 
Thanks Toowoomba Pipeline Alliance

A special Assembly was held last week to thank the Toowoomba Pipeline Alliance for fixing the drainage problem between our two ovals.

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Brianna and Mr Scott
 

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Brianna, Amy, Mr Scott and Ms Weller

Take a look at the Picture Gallery for more!

 
Swine Flu Q & A for Parents and Carers

To keep our community up to date on the Swine Flu, a package of information has been put together by the Department. For parents and carers a Questions and Answers letter is available for download from our site.

 
Prep or Year 1 in 2010?

Birth date eligibility for enrolments in Prep Year and Year 1 in 2010
are as follows:-

  • A child born 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004 is eligible for enrolment in Year 1 in 2010.
  • A child born 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005 is eligible for enrolment Prep Year in 2010.
 

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Latest Events
Yr 7 Dinner Ticket Order Due
November 30, 2009 (8:00 am - 11:59 pm)
(Special School Event) Year 7 Dinner ticket order form and money due to the school office by Monday November 30. No late meal orders accepted.

Year 7 Transition Day at TSHS
November 30, 2009 ()
(General) Students attending TSHS in 2010 participate in a full day program at the high school.

Volunteers' Thankyou Breakfast
December 1, 2009 (7:30 am - 8:30 am)
(Special School Event) All our fantastic volunteers are invited to join staff for breakfast. Invitations will be sent out to all volunteers who have signed the volunteer register. If you have helped the school and have not received an invitation by 24 November please contac...

Band and Choir Performance
December 1 (8:45 am) - December 02 (9:45 am), 2009
(Arts) Join us to enjoy and appreciate the last performance of the 2009 Concert Band and Choirs.

Instrumental Music 2010 Parent Meeting
December 1 (10:00 am) - December 02 (10:45 am), 2009
(Arts) Parents/Caregivers of students wishing to start Instrumental Music in 2010 are invited to meet in the Hall at 10.00 am. This is an opportunity to learn more about the Instrumental Music Program at ESS.

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