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Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it’s off to school we go! TUESDAY 27 January marks day one of the school year and it’s not just the littlies who are feeling a sense of nervous excitement. Parents can also feel anxious about sending their littlies off to school for the first time. If your child is just starting kindy or pre-school and isn’t one of the ones who leaves you at the school gates and runs off smiling ready to start their new adventure, here are a few things you can do to help make the transition from home to school a bit easier. • Visit the school with your child in advance of the first day. Teachers and staff are usually at school a few days before the children start. Peek into your child’s classroom, and if possible, meet the teacher and principal. • Try to have your child meet a classmate before the first day so they can get acquainted and play together, and so your child will have a friendly face to look for when school begins. • Talk with your child about their feelings, both their excitement and concerns, about starting school. Do not build up unrealistic expectations about how wonderful the new school will be, but convey a general sense of optimism about how things will go for your child at school. • Buy them something (perhaps a pen or pencil) that will remind them you are thinking of them while they are at school, or put a note in their lunch-box. • If your child sees another student or a group engaged in an activity she is interested in, encourage them to ask if they can participate. • Any anxiety the parent is feeling can rub off onto your child so try and stay calm and positive. Teachers know that students are anxious and will be making an extra effort to make sure everyone feels as comfortable as possible.
For twins, Toby and Jasper Dingle, the excitement is building as they prepare for their first day of Prep at Cooroy State School.
Note changes to Queensland Electoral Act WITH the up-coming State election set for March 1st, please note that changes to the Queensland Electoral Act now require all electors to show proof of identity in order to cast an ordinary vote. If electors are unable to provide Proof of Identity they will still be able to vote by completing a declaration of their details at the time of voting. Approved Proof of Identity documents are – a current driver licence; a current Australian passport; a Voter Information Letter issued by the Commission; a recent document evidencing electoral enrolment; an identification card issued by the Commonwealth or State evidencing the person’s entitlement to a financial benefit eg. Commonwealth seniors health card,
health care card, Medicare card, pensioner concession card or repatriation health card; an adult proof of age card issued by the State; a recent account or notice issued by a local government or a public utility provider such as a council rates notice, electricity account statement, gas account statement or water bill; a recent account statement, current account card or current credit card issued by a financial institution; a recent account statement issued by a carriage service provider as defined under the Telecommunications Act 1997 (Cwlth) eg. a telephone bill or internet bill; a recent notice of assessment issued under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cwlth). See where to vote (above right).
January 21, 2015
Where to vote AMAMOOR: State School, 2 Elizabeth Street, AMAMOOR BOREEN POINT: Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club, 24 Boreen Parade, BOREEN POINT COORAN: State School, 31 James Street, COORAN COOROY: Noosa District High School, 2 Tulip Street, COOROY EUMUNDI: State School, 22 Caplick Way, EUMUNDI FEDERAL: State School, 40 Middle Creek Road, FEDERAL IMBIL: Mary Valley State College, Edward Street, IMBIL KENILWORTH: Community Hall, Elizabeth Street, KENILWORTH KIN KIN: State School, 26 32 Main Street, KIN KIN POMONA: Pomona Campus of Noosa District High School, Summit Road, POMONA TEWANTIN: State School, Goodwin Street, TEWANTIN TINBEERWAH: Tinbeerwah Hall, 1 Sunrise Road, TINBEERWAH
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