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11 MAY 2022 Vol. 32 #05
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State Emergency Service national mascot Paddy Platypus on left, with Blaze Koala on right, mascot for Qld Fire and Rescue Service.
LOCAL CHAMPIONS
by Janine Hill
2022 February flood event by Pierre Senekal.
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ant to abseil? Want to do something for other people? Want to do something every second Tuesday night? For the price of a couple of hours once a fortnight and the occasional weekend, you could be a hero for yourself, your family or your community. The Kenilworth State Emergency Service is a small group of people doing big things: helping with temporary repairs after storms, flood operations, land searches, assisting paramedics and firefighters with injured people, traffic control, and more. Made up of 12 members ranging in age from 17 to seventies, the small but mighty group of volunteers was the rock Kenilworth needed when floodwaters cut off the town from the rest of the world in late February. The SES moved caravans from the showgrounds, helped police establish road closures, organised the delivery of medications, headquarters near the corner of Charles and Margaret Streets, enabled premises to be protected by sandbags, and covered leaking roofs. As volunteers came and went, SES mainstay of 21 years Kim Hennessy manned the radio for 10 or 11 hours a day, four or five days in a row. “Radio communication was done between the members of our group who were active in the floods and our group leader,” Kim said. “There was a campground that needed to be evacuated. And early on the first morning, we had to put some road closed signs up on the Gheerulla Creek bridge,” he said. “Our headquarters was used as an evacuation centre. It was just keeping an eye on everyone for the duration of the flooding.” Kim rates the February 2022 floods as the biggest event he has been involved in locally but he said SES members had the opportunity to participate in five-day deployments to other areas in emergencies. He was deployed to Innisfail to help with tarping houses after Cyclone Larry; Brisbane in 2011 to assist in the clean-up after the flooding there; and the Burnett area after flooding in 2013. Group leader Greg Wilson said the SES was important because it provided civil defence activities not available through other agencies.
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“I've had many police say to me how grateful we are at searches for missing people, because we provide numbers and very high-quality searching (we are trained to find stuff and we do it well),” Greg said. “One of the reasons that SES is important is that we provide a surge staff of uniformed and trained volunteers who people trust, that the other emergency services can throw at problems. “A great example of that was moving the caravans from down the showground during the flood. late February. “The police and fire services probably could have done that, but the fact that we could do that freed up those resources to do more important things. “The same with searching. Police could throw 50 officers at a search, or they could have 50 SES volunteers do the search and allow those valuable police resources to do other things.” Greg said Kenilworth SES was a little different to nearby SES groups, such as Nambour and Maroochydore, as it did not get as many callouts due to the nature of the community. “That's mainly because we're a small rural community who looks after themselves most of the time. Maitland East Coast Low 1 “We've had calls to help people with trees down only to find that their neighbour has cut it up and pushed it away with the tractor. Neighbours helping each other is a KW Troopy and ATV great part of this community.” Kim acknowledged that SES volunteers were sometimes witness to some traumatic scenes, such as serious traffic accidents, the devastation of people’s homes, or the location of bodies. Recently an SES volunteer was killed when the vehicle she was in with
Made up of 12 members ranging in age from 17 to seventies, the small but mighty group of volunteers was the rock Kenilworth needed when floodwaters cut off the town from the rest of the world in
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Kenilworth SES continued from page 3 other volunteers was swamped by floodwater at Lowood, near Ipswich. Kim said support was available to volunteers. “If they come across a traumatic situation like that, and there’s a member or members that aren’t doing too well, the SES provides a counselling service,” he said. Like many other SES volunteers, Kim joined the SES after being invited to come along to a training session. The sessions are held every second Tuesday night for a few hours, or very occasionally on a weekend. Greg said the first six months were devoted to giving new members the core skills to safely carry out the functions of the SES, such as first aid, radio communications, and storm damage operations. “Once you've got those base skills, SES is more of a ‘choose your own adventure kind’ of thing, where you can choose to do things like working safely at heights, chainsaw operations, traffic control operations, etc. “We recognise and value the skills that people bring into SES. While we have training structures, we also call on the real-world experiences of our members to help solve problems and help the community.” The specialist training courses tend to be held on weekends with different SES groups often taking the opportunity to host. Greg said there was no other specific time commitment. “Being an SES volunteer costs us nothing, other than our time. Everything from uniform, equipment and training are provided free of charge. What we ask in return is to help your community when the custard hits the fan, if you can. “In terms of operations and training, we are a volunteer organisation and so we expect that volunteers' priorities should be their family and their work/study, before SES. “However, we do want people to participate when they are able. Callout available is not rostered as such, but we just send a text out and those who are available respond and go to the shed. “Sometimes we'll get no callouts for months and then other times we'll get multiple calls in a week... every callout is different.” The recent floods could draw some new SES recruits. Kim said it was not unusual to receive enquiries from potential volunteers while SES members were recently out and about. The best strategy for anyone interested in joining was to contact their local group and get along to a training night for starters. “We had a few people approach us and ask us what we do and all that. We just say if they want to join up, go along to your nearest SES group and do that and you can see what’s involved and get a feel for it,” said Kim. The SES is open to Australian citizens 16 and over. An interview with the local controllers and a police check are standard procedure for entry and volunteers must also be eligible for a blue card for working with children. Kim said the SES suited people who wanted to help others but it could also suit people looking to widen their social circle or challenge themselves. “It’s not just a way of helping the community. It’s a way of meeting new people and making new friends. It’s also got that social aspect to it,” he said. “And it’s about doing what you’ve been trained to do the way you’ve been trained to do it and to the best of your ability.”
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EARLY FLOOD WARNING NETWORK SINCE 1900
he first report of a telephone connection to Kenilworth was published in the Telegraph newspaper on 24 March, 1900 on page 9:- The telephone flood warning line between Kenilworth; in the upper Mary Valley, and Nambour is now practically completed, and we understand that Mr. Henderson, hydraulic engineer, will shortly make an official inspection of the work. It will be recollected that this flood warning system was introduced by Mr. Henderson. Historic Note: John Henderson was employed as a hydraulic engineer for the Qld Government between 1893-1914. The recommendation for a telephone connection came from the Commission of Inquiry into the 1893 flooding of Brisbane when it was realised that the floodwaters in Kenilworth reached Gympie 12 hours later and an early warning system could save lives and property. It took almost a quarter of a century for further connections to the telephone network to come to pass in the district. The following entries from the diary of Winne Grace Sims in 1924 may give some indication of the advances in telecommunications in the 90 plus years since the first switchboard was installed in the district.
October – Tuesday 28 – The telephone mechanic came just before dinner. He put the public phone in but not the switchboard. He left this afternoon and talk about laugh at our experiences with the jolly thing. We got a ring and Ern answered it. He couldn’t manage too well so I took the receiver and we didn’t make too much of a success of it. At tea time we thought it was our ring again and Ray answered it and interrupted two people having a yarn. Friday 31 – We are getting quite used to the 'phone. I rang up Belli about the mail. Lil had her first ring today. We can only ring Eumundi and Belli till it is officially opened. November – Monday 10 – The telephone was opened today. I rang up Mrs Chaddy but the lines were crossed and I had some fun but couldn’t get a yarn. The 'phone doesn’t worry us now. Thursday 13 – The phone has caused us a little trouble. I rang up Mrs Chadwick but she couldn’t hear. Friday 28 – It is the telephone men's last night at the camp by the creek. They had high times tonight. One of them, Paddy (Arthur Miller), rode Creamy to Eumundi last Friday and he died on the way home. Pictured Post Office and Telephone Exchange attached to the home of Richard and Hannah Sims at Gheerulla. The small box to the right of the PO steps believed to be the public telephone. The little girl is Nell Sims (Platz) taken 1927/28. (Photo from Lenore Meldrum). The Museum in Alexandra Street has many more stories about the history of telephone communications in the district. Come along any Sunday between 10am and 2pm to learn more.
RAINFALL MOY POCKET APRIL 2022
by Graham Brennan April had 41mm. Last April 56mm. 21 year average for April 75mm. There was rain on 13 days. Average being 12 days. Total rain for first four months 1507mm. Previous wettest Jan. to April 2013 with 1113mm. For the same period last year 437mm. January to April average 635mm. 12 month total rainfall till end of April 2231mm. 20 year average 1196mm.
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he Kenilworth Hall Committee are a local group of volunteers who are responsible for overseeing the running and for local, like maintenance of the Kenilworth Hall, Showgrounds and Caravan/ minded residents Camping Recreation Grounds. This involves making decisions about the Hall and Showgrounds; which incorporates upkeep of to join. the overall facilities, managing community events, and ensuring safety within the grounds, buildings and camping infrastructure. The Kenilworth Showgrounds are a popular location for tourists, providing quality campsites and facilities year-round and remains the hub of the town and community. It has long been the place for visitors and locals alike to meet, celebrate events and socialise. Amongst the ongoing upgrades to facilities, the committee made the decision that large artworks incorporating local native flora and fauna would be accessed to beautify the grounds. The first two pieces of art, a kingfisher and butcherbird, were commissioned by the committee to be painted by local artist and Kenilworth SCC teacher, Theresa Lyndon pictured right. The paintings were mounted in the week leading up to Easter at the Hall dump point and have received many positive comments by campers and locals. There are more artworks planned for many parts of the Showgrounds as part of this improvement plan. The Kenilworth Hall Committee consists of Shane Smith (President), Anne Whiteman (Treasurer), Lena Beausang (Secretary) and members John Rodwell, Lee Rodwell, Stewart Dore, Brent Lyndon, Peter Lewis, Mal Shephard and Hans Schinkel. New faces are always welcome! Meetings are held on the first Monday of every month at 7pm at the Hall.
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loods: We want to take this opportunity to thank the community and all the emergency services for their exceptional effort during and after the floods. We want to also thank the Sunshine Coast Council, Gympie Council, local member of Parliament Robert Skelton and David Law for their support though this difficult time especially getting our road repaired and opened in such a short time. Fantastic work and very well done. We appreciate the support we get from you. Crime: I am happy to report crime is very low in the hinterland and that is the way we want to keep it. The biggest part of Policing the hinterland is keeping offenders away. Crime prevention: We had a few extra Police attend Kenilworth and Imbil over Easter weekend. They were focusing on education and traffic offence. Generally everyone was well behaved on and off the road. Crashes: Our traffic crashes have gone up, as everyone knows we get a lot people visiting our beautiful hinterland towns from the big smoke. Motorcycle crashes have gone up and we had some very serious crashes occur on Kenilworth Brooloo Road and Maleny Kenilworth Road resulting in a rider losing his leg. The most disturbing crash was a female driving west bound down the Obi Obi Rd who lost control and crashed down the side of the mountain. No injuries were sustained but she was taken to Nambour Hospital for observation. The female returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.293. The matter is currently before the court. You might have noticed Kenilworth Police have a different vehicle. A crash during the height of the floods resulted in their vehicle being written off. Happy to report no Police were injured. Drink/drug drivers: 10 drug, 4 drink drivers put before the court. Hunting: Police received complaints in relation to illegal hunting in the area. After investigating the complaint two persons were charged under the Summary Offences Act and Weapons Act. These matters are currently before the court. Bull 'N Bronc: Well done to everyone involved in the organisation and running of the event, everyone enjoyed it and we are happy to report no major issues. Police were out on the roads the morning after the event and did identify two drink drivers. A big thank you from Pierre, Rhys and Bill for your support. We love working in the hinterland and – you, the public, create this Police friendly environment and make us feel part of the community.
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he AGM was held with the formalities over quickly so that the Singalong! group could entertain, which they did very well. A new Management Committee was elected with some new faces on board. Some ideas are being floated such as a regular meeting for an art/craft group, a revamp of the popular Poets’ Breakfast at Kenilworth ArtsFest, continuation of Children’s art classes, a Meet the Local Authors function, “Art in the Park” at the Kenilworth Saturday markets and some functions that are purely social, just for fun. KAC is always ready to listen to any input from the community. Contact us on 0472 767 482, kac@kenilwortharts.org.au – President Shirley, Secretary Annie and Treasurer Susan are always happy to talk with you as are our members. And yes! – Kenilworth ArtsFest will be on again this year from 30 September till 4 October in the Kenilworth Hall. COUNCIL www.kenilwortharts.org.au
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elebrating 21 years of bringing art and culture to the Mary Valley, the Mary Valley Art Festival committee are delighted with long time sponsor Ron Jeffery Realty’s new $3000 art prize. The Best in Show – Ron Jeffery Realty Prize offers automatic entry to any artist who has submitted an artwork to the Mary Valley Art Festival. The festival has 10 sections with a total prize pool just short of $12,000. Mr Jeffery’s involvement with the festival over the years inspired him to sponsor the prize. “Artists add a level of culture to our world,” he said. “They are passionate about the works that they produce and have the ability to present their vision of everyday life, showcasing the people, places, things, and events that define our world. Regardless of their individual level of education or skill, each piece is the result of the artist’s passion.” A major sponsor for many years, Ron said he was proud to be gradually lifting his level of support. “We partner with Mary Valley Artslink to promote and support the artistic community. I admire artists, and their art … because they make our world a better place!” Major prizes also include the Bendigo Bank Open Award for $1500 and Highly Commended Award for the open section, sponsored by the Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce for $1000. The festival is co-ordinated by Mary Valley Artslink and runs from 21-24 July at the Imbil Public Hall from 10am to 3pm daily. Entries to the competition close 27 June 2022. You can enter online, find the T&Cs and all weekend activities to be celebrated at www.maryvalleyartfestival.com.au Celebrated Festival partners include Ron Jeffery Realty, Gympie and District Bendigo Bank, Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce, Twin Bunya Park, Thunderbird Demolition and Lady Penelope.
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hat better way to acknowledge and show support for the small businesses who play an integral role in our communities, than with a Small Business Expo. The Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomes all businesses in the Mary Valley to take part in the Expo to raise awareness of the services they offer. This is a chance to meet members of the community, network with other businesses and hear from government agencies that are here to support your business. Queensland Small Business Month 2022 celebrates the vital contribution small businesses make in driving our economy, creating local jobs, and building strong communities. Chamber President Janelle Parker encourages everyone to come along to the event on Wednesday, 25 May from 5pm to 8pm at the Mary Valley State College, 15 Edward St, Imbil. “There will be a lucky door prize valued at $150 to be drawn on the night. This voucher is to be spent at one of the local businesses on display. People will be surprised how many new people are joining our community, and how many new businesses there are in our villages or working from home. This is a terrific opportunity to find out what’s local so we can keep money being spent in our Valley.” Contact mvcoc.secretary@gmail.com or phone 0405 105 702 to secure a space at the event. If you don’t require a table, then please bring business cards or signage promoting your business. The Chamber would like to thank the Mary Valley State College and their P&C Association for their support and for providing refreshments on the night.
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he Mary River Festival is Saturday 16 July 2022 from 9am to 4pm at the Kandanga Community Reserve (opposite the Kandanga School). This year's theme is around floods and regeneration – Floods regenerate the Earth and the Sea. The festival will celebrate how floods bring benefits and help build resilience in our communities and the environment. Check out our new QR code above. Stall applications close 5pm Friday 27 May. For more details go to the website www.maryriverfestival.org.au
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t's a late afternoon to night shindig to raise funds for Rose to be able to purchase herself a new van. There will be live music with local artists Kelly Cork, Paul Richardson and Shakey Razor. Along with a bonfire, sausage sizzle, drinks and raffles all being hosted by Obi Obi Hall. The general admission $20 and concession $15. It is a ticketed event, numbers limited. Please book online https:// trybooking.com/BZFUQ Rose is trying to raise the final monies to purchase a new vehicle by September 2022. She has cerebral palsy and unable to work to save her own funds and requires a van with specialised equipment to help her attend appointments, go to the gym and attend social and community events. She is also seeking donations of services or products that can be used in raffles. If you can help, please call her support worker Kim 0411 919 084 or email kim@adera.net.au There's also a crowdfunding page set up for her – www.mycause. com.au/page/281361/roses-wheels “I have been able to obtain $30,000 towards my vehicle through donations and grants so am now working to raise the final $15,000. If I raise any additional funding above what is needed to purchase my van, I will donate the funds to Youngcare, an organisation that has supported me with a grant and supports other people with a disability to find suitable housing – check out their amazing work here www.youngcare.com.au” says Rose. Thanks in advance.
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very single classroom, library and staff room in every single Sunshine Coast state school is now air conditioned in time for Term 2, 2022 as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s $477 million Cooler Cleaner Schools Program. Member for Nicklin Rob Skelton and Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt announced the achievement had been delivered more than two months ahead of schedule at Noosa District State High School. Member for Nicklin Rob Skelton said out of 1,258 Queensland state schools, 649 schools assessed as needing air conditioning in classrooms, libraries, and staff rooms now have access to it. “That includes 49 schools on the Sunshine Coast, with a total investment of around $27.9 million covering a combined total of more than 1,170 spaces across the region,” Mr Skelton said. Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt said the use of air ventilation and air conditioning systems that introduce fresh air from outside could help minimise transmission of COVID-19 in schools.
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he 2022 Federal Election has been called for Saturday 21 May. Says Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O'Brien, “A strong economy is a prerequisite for keeping Australia secure in a volatile world. It’s what’s producing record numbers of jobs and underpinning record levels of Federal funding on the Sunshine Coast for roads, rail, for health and education, for local groups and the under privileged. I’ve secured record Federal funding for: • local stretches of the Bruce Highway ($3.2 billion); • a new rail line between Beerwah and M'dore ($1.6 billion); • the rail line between Beerburrum and Nambour ($390 million); • local roads and community facilities ($300 million). • the Sunshine Motorway ($160 million); and • the Sunshine Coast Airport ($181 million loan). But still, there is more to be done and that’s why I'm recontesting.”
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RIVER RESTORATION ALL GOOD PILEFIELDS PERFORM WELL AFTER THE FLOODING
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ver the past six or so years, a number of river restoration projects, known as pilefields, have been carried out in on steeply eroded banks of the Mary River, particularly at Kenilworth. They haven’t been without their sceptics, along the lines of “dunno why they’re wasting all that money, they’ll just get washed away in the first flood”. First cab off the rank, the Charles Street Park pilefield and planting, behind the police station in Kenilworth, stood up well to a number of small floods, so the scepticism was modified to “just wait till there’s a decent flood”. By anyone’s reckoning, the flooding in late February amply qualified as a “decent flood”. By the time it reached Gympie it eclipsed all predecessors bar the one in 1893. The media dubbed it “the biggest in living memory”, yes definitely a decent flood. After a few false alarms, levels receding, then rising again, the water started going down. The pilefields had faced their biggest test. How had they fared? It’s important to understand the state of the riverbanks prior to the construction of pilefields. There were long sweeps of steep, eroded banks and each successive flood saw more land collapse into the river and be carried away. At Charles Street Park there was the added concern that the water offtake for Kenilworth’s water supply would be completely compromised.
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Water was trucked in for the town while works were carried out. Both upstream and downstream were two much larger, taller and longer, steep banks that have been tackled far more recently. The work involved “battering back” the steep bank then installing a number of pilefields, lines of vertical wooden poles fortified by rock. They’ve been dubbed “instant trees” for they aim to do the job of original riparian vegetation sadly no longer present. The pilefields, though, are relatively short-term, the key aspect is the planting of trees, shrubs and grasses in the area protected by the piles as well as higher up the bank. A few before and after photographs, before construction and after flood, show how well they’ve stood up. For some years, the question as to how to deal with the steep banks had been sitting in the too hard basket, not only how to do it, but how to find the funds necessary to carry it out. It was beyond the reach of most landholders. Realising the impact of flood sediment on the southern portion of the Great Barrier Reef, and knowing that most of the sediment came from bank collapse, brought the Great Barrier Reef Foundation on board, along with a collaboration of the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee, the Burnett Mary Regional Group, Alluvium Consulting (to do the design), Seqwater and Sunshine Coast Council. Ian Mackay, Chairman, Mary River Catchment Coord. Committee
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K. STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Hear Her Voice
This May, commemorate Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month on the Sunshine Coast. The Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month theme for 2022 is 'Hear Her Voice', which calls on the community to hear the voices, stories and perspectives of women and children experiencing violence. For more information about DFV Prevention Month events, visit Council’s website.
Burn season is here Council’s annual planned burn season has begun. Keep up-to-date with the burn schedule on Council's website. Seven sites across the region will be treated as long as the weather remains dry and conditions are suitable. Planned burns help plant species that rely on fire to regenerate and also reduce fuel on the ground before bushfire season.
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Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online – Thursday 26 May at 9am.
Be Brave Make Change Check out the variety of activities and events on for National Reconciliation Week 2022 from 27 May to 3 June. The 2022 National Reconciliation Week theme is 'Be Brave Make Change' and asks all Australians to make change beginning with brave actions in their daily lives. For more information and event details, visit Council’s website.
History talks Hear what Council's 'Historians in residence' uncovered during their research into the region’s First Nations and Sports history. Dr Ray Kerkhove and Kate Kirby have been studying Council’s heritage collections and have met with residents to expand their research. What did they discover? Join them to find out on 20 May at Bankfoot House and 26 May at Nambour Heritage Library. To book for these free events, visit heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
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t was a very busy start to Kenilworth's 2022 school year in Term 1 and now we are well underway for Term 2. In Class 3-6 we have students in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6, two amazing teacher aides and we consider ourselves a class family. With the multiage class arrangement at KSCC, we take opportunities to develop different learning programs to suit the students learning needs while maintaining a common class focus. In this way, children from different year levels will be involved in the same lesson, with the expectation that the student’s learning outcomes will differ according to their learning needs. Our classes often operate in groups where I will be directing the learning of one group while other students are working with a teacher aide or independently. At KSCC, we recognise and cater for students social, academic and emotional needs, by providing them with opportunities to achieve individual success. We support students, and believe that every student can succeed with their learning, to become young Australians who are successful and lifelong learners, confident and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens. Class 3-6 students follow our four whole-school behaviour expectations of Being a learner, Being respectful, Being responsible and Being safe. Our classroom is a happy, bustling workplace and colourful learning area that has been newly renovated. We have resources required for explicit, focused, collaborative and hands-on learning. Our students enjoy working with some flexible learning spaces in the classroom and rise to the challenge of working in different ways and taking responsibility for their learning. Giving students the option to choose flexible seating in the classroom enables students to explore and learn in the way that appeals the most to them. Students become more responsible for their learning by ensuring they have chosen a spot that enable them to do their best work. Research has shown that this physical flexibility increases each child’s level of engagement with learning concepts and activities. As students develop through the middle years and senior years of their primary schooling, they may start to find some learning more difficult or even challenging. In our classroom, we foster and encourage students to have a Growth Mindset. That is, having strategies to approach challenging situations in a positive way. Students know if they have a growth mindset, they are growing their brains. Having a growth mindset is essential to life-long learning and can improve learning so students experience success in the classroom. When students have a growth mindset they think and say things like… what strategies can I use here? It may take me longer to work this out, who can I ask for help? I can always improve, I will learn from my mistakes to get better instead of – this is too hard, I can’t do this, she/he is better than me. Physical activities are integral to our learning at KSCC. In Class 3-6 we make time for small brain breaks during our day and students love spinning my Movement Activities Spinning Wheel and hoping it lands on doing a plank for 30 seconds! We also enjoy regular outdoor games and learning outside the classroom. All students are given opportunities to participate in the Small Schools Carnivals for Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics. Years 3/4/5/6 students also have the opportunity to combine with other small schools in the area in a fun competition in a variety of sports at the Small Schools Sport Carnivals each term. These events help build students’ game knowledge and skills, teamwork and sportsmanship. This term KSCC will hold the Soccer Carnival where other small schools in our area will come and participate on the last week of this term. One of the many ways we foster building connections to the real world at KSCC is our Cooking Program. The program is organised and run by Ms Emily and Mrs Carmel, two of our wonderful teacher aides, at KSCC for all year levels. We are very fortunate to have our school cooking program and we have made many delicious meals using fresh ingredients and following recipes to make or bake items such as rice paper rolls, pizzas, arancini balls, home-made chicken nuggets, sushi and ANZAC biscuits. I look forward to updating you on the happenings in Class 3-6 again throughout the year. Have a safe and well “May 2022” and keep smiling! Mrs Keelee Bosworth, Class 3-6 Teacher
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ime to dig deep. Maleny Showgrounds Bushcare Group is calling for extra hands to help protect and restore the original subtropical rainforest of the Blackall Range. The group meet the second Sunday of each month, to improve a location either by weeding or planting an area that was once degraded. The group says it’s very satisfying seeing something that is improved and special for the ecology of our area. Did you know 18 volunteers in 2018 spared 200 hours of their time removing 30 wheelie bins of weeds and planted 151 plants. The next working bee is the second Sunday of the month, 8:30am – 11.30am, at Maleny Showgrounds, Stanley River Road, Maleny. Garden organics bins rolling out. For residents who don’t have one, your new garden organics bin will be delivered in May and June 2022, ready for the service to start from Monday 11 July. Garden organics bins are collected on the same day as your general waste bin and on the alternate week to your recycling bin. Please don’t use your new garden organics bin until Monday 11 July –as it won’t be collected before then. If you’re unsure, search ‘bin day’ on Council’s website to find your collection day. Just remember to put your bins out before 6am. www.facebook.com/winstonjohnstondivision5scc
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hank you to everyone who provided their feedback on the playground equipment improvements in Kenilworth Town Park. The ideas and feedback will be used to develop a design for the playground renewal. Do you know how road verges are maintained? Council is committed to providing un-obstructed and safe flow of pedestrian and vehicle traffic by ensuring road corridors (including road verges) are safe, functional and accessible to the community. The team maintain road verges in the following scenarios: • Public reserve areas such as bushland, parks and gardens. • Council facilities such as public buildings, recreation grounds or swimming pools. • Areas where sight lines are impeded due to vegetation creating a traffic and/or pedestrian safety hazard. • Road verges abutting the rear of properties where there is no immediate access. • Where there is a safety risk to the residents in carrying out maintenance on the road verge, such as very steep verges. Council does not carry out routine maintenance of verges surrounding private, commercial, industrial or council-leased properties. We acknowledge that residents may undertake this activity as a contribution to the amenity of the area, which allows council to direct its resources to other services. It is a common and accepted practice that residents/property or business owners maintain turf and garden areas within the road verge (excluding street trees) surrounding their properties. Maintaining your road verge can include: • Mowing, slashing, hand weeding, watering or edging of turf • Hand weeding, watering, pruning or trimming a garden within the road verge along your property • Watering of street trees within the road verge. david.law@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au | @DavidLawDivision10
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xciting times for live music and for fine food lovers. I'm announcing a show on 6 August, to launch my new album and that's being held at a regular event I co-present with Lady Penelope (the Green Bowl Edifice/ Thunderbird Demolition) called "Artist and Artisan". There is much to be said about this unique gig which is growing in popularity with every event. Recent artists to perform at “Artist and Artisan” have been Kevin Boirich, 8 Ball Aitken and Aspy Jones. But it's not just about the music, it's also a slow food event with the Snail of Approval where farmers and artisans can present wares and have them featured in a five course menu presented by Lady Penelope. Then there is the private venue itself... a private residence of epic proportions. Hand built and truly eclectic. Three events coming up are – Shaun Kirk Saturday 2 July; Opera in the Shed featuring Donna Cain, 10 July – fundraiser for Mary Valley Arts Prize; Amanda Emblem 2022 album launch Saturday 6 August. Tickets via www.trybooking.com or at the Imbil Post Office. As I mentioned there's a new album of songs I've collated over the last year or so and I'm very excited to be working on the final touches right now, with producer Andy Tainsch at his studio in Gildora. There's over 20 songs to choose from! I am also happy to be playing at Gympie Muster on 28 August. Accompanying me is drummer Billy Adams, who some might know as the MC of Mitchell Creek, flutist/harmonica Kelly King, Scott Astill on bass and Andy Tainsch on slide guitar and keys. It's laidback, acoustic rootsy blues rock often defined as Americana in style. Amanda Emblem 0430 453 043.
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e have the local Sunshine Coast's Motorcycle Club's Classic Weekend happening 10-12 June at Green Park, Elaman Creek, near Conondale. I am helping the club with media this year – we are hoping to get a plug for riders and spectators before the event. We aim to attract 500 riders and beat last year's spectators (record of 1000+) who arrived, and are especially thankful for the industry support this year. Any media support greatly appreciated! The Ballards Offroad Classic Weekend presented by Rat Racing is a vintage motorcycle event not to be missed, one of the largest gathering of the best vintage bikes in Australia. Saturday will be the big day for spectators with the legendary Shannons Show n Shine 12-1pm, and riding across five tracks, raffle of a vintage bike and more! Head to www.instagram.com/classicweekend/ for more details. Info/rider tickets on sale: www.scmcc.info/classic-weekend Cost for spectators $20 and $140+ riders. Vintage motorcycle riding, stalls, F&B, demonstrations, camping and entertainment. Follow: www.facebook.com/SunshineCoastMCC/ 2022 Classic Weekend Event Page: https://fb.me/e/1GRSDbtwa www.instagram.com/classicweekend/ Robbie 0407 924 788.
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ustralia’s toughest team endurance event, The Kokoda Challenge, is calling on locals to participate in the very first Sunshine Coast Kokoda Challenge, encouraging hikers to walk in the footsteps of Australian Diggers during World War II. First planned for ANZAC Day weekend it was postponed till the 18-19 June 2022. The 18km, 30km and 48km courses will traverse through the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Starting and finishing in Kenilworth, the 48km trail includes over 2,000 metres in elevation, which competitors have 20 hours to complete. Hikers battle relentless hills and walk through the pitch-black night all to support the Kokoda Youth Foundation on their mission to change the lives of kids in our community. The Kokoda Challenge CEO, Johllene Elson said “The Kokoda 2500x FREE Challenge is a great way to bring the A4 COPIES community together, so we’re very PRINTED. delighted to this year, introduce the MVV Editor jillguldbransen@gmail.com 1900x mailbox Challenge to the Sunshine Coast. direct. Rest are 0456 253 698 • 07 5494 9619 years written by bulk drops. In 2021, we had more than 5,700 the community for the people register and participate in ity. commun the Challenge, and we broke our MONDAY 30 MAY for #6 MVV 8 JUNE 2022 fundraising record, raising more Website issues issuu.com/maryvalleyvoice than $1.2 million.” Mary Valley Community News Assoc. Inc., publishers of The Mary Valley Voice since 1991, reserves the right to refuse inappropriate Team registrations open online at advertising and submissions for both print and website, and any opinions expressed in any published advertisements or submissions kokodachallenge.com and will does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Association or its Editor. It also reserves the right to determine what is inappropriate for close 20 May unless sold out prior. publication purposes. • ABN 61 781 267 568 • Mary Valley Community News Assoc Inc, PO Box 158, Kenilworth Q 4574
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