School Newsletter - Term 3 Week 9 - 2022

Principal's News

Mental Health and wellbeing formed a central part of our school’s journey this week. Yesterday, Thursday 8 September, was RUOK Day and we paused to ask our school community members – Are You OK? This annual event gives all in our community an opportunity to stop and reflect on how we can make the lives of those around us better just by asking RUOK? If the spectre of COVID-19 has taught us anything it is the significance of mental health and wellbeing. Current research shows us that the problems of mental illness and depression are at alarming levels. Moreover, these challenges appear to cut through culture and socio-economic status. Perhaps more significantly these issues are increasing prevalent in our children which then leads to problems later in life.

The importance of making an inquiry into the wellbeing of a friend or colleague can have a profound impact on their lives. The RUOK movement has developed considerable resources to support each of us to commence 'a conversation that can change a life'. I would urge you to take some time to visit their website. The information contained within the site is easy to digest and most vitally, it can have a positive impact on the important people in your lives. Notably the site shares four easy steps that can assist individuals in asking if someone is OK.

1. Have the courage to ask – RUOK
   • Be relaxed and friendly.
   • Mention specific things in their behaviour which prompted you to ask.
   • “You seemed more quiet than usual of late.”
2. Listen with an open mind
   • Ensure that you have time to listen.
   • Encourage them to expand on their comments.
3. Encourage action from the individual
   • What have you done in the past when things are not going well?
   • How can I support you?
   • Encourage further help if you feel the matter is too 'big.'
4. Check in
   • Put a date in your diary to check on how they are going.
   • Stay in touch.

AGOSCI Presentation

Congratulations to Ms Chapman, Mrs Hodgson and Mrs Franklin who presented the AAC work and story to the AGOSCI conference on Sunday in Hobart. From all of the positive feedback, the session was sensationally received “Janelle Sampson, CEO of Two-Way Street who is an amazing leader in AAC said ‘it was the best presentation she has ever seen at AGOSCI’.  She also said, ‘she was just so excited and impressed by Ms Chapman’s work it made her dance like Peter Allan!” Lots of people loved seeing what was possible and there were parents in tears asking if we could share our presentation with their children’s schools in WA and Victoria. 

Congratulations ladies, what a proud and wonderful moment, reflecting and celebrating all the hard and innovative work undertaken during your day-to-day teaching and learning. 

School Support Staff Week

This week (5-9 September) was Support Staff Week. During this week, we recognise the outstanding contribution made to our school community by administration officers, teacher aides, facilities officers and cleaners. Without this group of dedicated and professional people, our school simply could not operate. Throughout the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 situation they have been, and continue to be, on the front line ensuring that our students have a safe, efficient and supportive environment in which to learn.

I know that you join me in expressing heartfelt appreciation to the support staff at Rangeville State School.

I wish to extend my sincere thanks to Mr Wayne Beeston, Regional School Sport Officer, who has led an outstanding representative school sport program in the Darling Downs since 1996 and will be taking leave from the end of Term 3, 2022. Over the last 26 years there have been a remarkable 37 000 students (including many from Rangeville State School) participate in the program.  Wayne’s dedication to the role has both supported and inspired sports officials, many of whom are long-serving thanks to Wayne’s leadership and commitment. We wish you all the best in retirement Wayne and thank you for your support, care and pride for the students from DD who always achieved their best.

PBL In Action

This week Eli, Lachlan and Jack purchased Principal Helper as part of the PBL Roar Paws shopping. The wonderful helpers became Principal Facility Inspectors (PFI) for an hour and were able to inspect the new blinds that have been installed in B, H, X and C Blocks as well as the new ramp and undercovered walkway near B Block. 

The PFI's found the new blinds to be acceptable and well installed. They loved the new electronic blinds in H Block.

The new ramp was found to be unacceptable (hard markers!) as they found bolts, rubbish and a broken builders pencil and it was dirty.

At the conclusion of the Facilities Inspection, they reported their findings  Mrs Maslen as well.

Thank you from your trusty Principal Facility Inspectors.

PBL Principal Facility Inspectors

Calendar of Events

Year 2 Walk to Picnic Point

After having to postpone our excursion due to rain, the Year Two students finally ventured out on a walk to Picnic Point last Tuesday. As part of their HASS unit, students needed to consider the significance of a place within their local community, investigate why it is important to different groups of people, and explain why it should be preserved for future generations.

There was much excitement as classes searched for clues during a scavenger hunt that took them in and around Lion’s Park, the waterfall, and the lookout before meeting together for morning tea at the Witch’s House playground.

Thank you to all the staff and parent helpers that joined us on the day.

School Musical: A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS

A hit on Broadway, A Year with Frog and Toad was nominated for three Tony Awards – including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books, and featuring a memorable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Also featuring performances from Rangeville’s award winning ensembles. 

Tickets can be purchased from the Empire Theatre https://www.empiretheatre.com.au/event/1100/a-year-with-frog-and-toad-kids

Term 3 PBL Reward Day

Guidance Officer News

This week is child protection week. Please see the attached article regarding listening to your child, courtesy of our Guidance Officer, Melissa Pappin.

STEM After School Program

QParents

QParents  is a secure, online portal that has been created by the Department of Education to provide parents of Queensland state school students with 24-hour access to their child's information. The portal allows you to securely access information about your child and communicate directly with your child's school.

QParents provides secure, online access to student information such as:

• attendance details
• payment of invoices
• payment history
• behaviour
• report cards and assessment dates
• upcoming events
• timetables
• student photo

We encourage you to register for QParents. To do this, simply express your interest by emailing mllew16@eq.edu.au or by phoning 4617 733 and Mrs Llewellyn will email you an invitation to register (which includes your log-in code) and your childs unique EQID. Please see the attached factsheet for more information.

Rangeville State School P&C Association

Next Meeting

Our next meeting is on Tuesday September 13 at 6:30pm in the Resource Room. We hope you can join us. 

New to Rangeville? A warm welcome is extended to our new families. We have a very active and involved P&C here at Rangeville State School. We would love to meet you and have a chat about the many different ways you can be involved.

P&C is Cashless

The P&C wishes to thank all families for supporting us in going cashless. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the P&C Executive directly at rssparentlink@gmail.com 

Contact details  

P&C Committee:

secretary@rangevillestateschoolpandc.onmicrosoft.com

vicepresident1@rangevillestateschoolpandc.onmicrosoft.com

Phone P&C office: 07 4617 7354 

P&C Facebook page - Rangeville State School P&C

Did you know that we have a Facebook page? We would love you to follow us so that you can hear all about what's happening around Rangeville State School.

https://www.facebook.com/rangevillepc

Musical Raffle tickets on sale!

Upcoming Fundraisers

• Rangeville State School Run 4 Fun Colour explosion – Lock in the date - Thursday 17 November 1-3pm. Please click here to register your interest to help with this fun event.

We thank you for your ongoing support and look forward to meeting some new volunteers at some of the upcoming events. If you are new to the school, we also ask you to visit us, as we have so many ways that you can help, we just need to meet you.

Tuckshop News

Sausage Sizzle Meal Deal

Get excited! It’s almost the end of another term and we would like to celebrate! We will be holding a Sausage Sizzle on Thursday the 15th of September 2022 (second last day of Term 3).

Please place your order on Flexischools by 9:30am on Tuesday the 13th of September. No late orders will be accepted. Please note there will be no regular tuckshop on that day.

Volunteers always needed!

We would like to thank all our volunteers that turn up to assist at the Tuck shop each week.

We have tried the best we can to juggle all the recent price rises from all our suppliers, but we are at the point where prices are going to have to go up to cover our ever-increasing costs. All new prices will be on Flexischools when you order from next week. Thak you for your support of this necessary increase.

Feel free to have a chat with Nicky or Juliette to find out what a difference volunteering an hour after drop off can make to Nicky in her day. Weekly specials can be found here Rangeville P&C Facebook Page

Not sure how to use Flexischools ? CLICK HERE  for further instructions.

Small cash purchases of drinks, ice blocks and snack items (no preprepared food) at both breaks will still be accepted.

Uniform Shop

The uniform shop is cashless. Either pop in when the shop is open and try on sizes or if you know what you want then order on Flexischools before 4pm and get your order delivered to your childs classroom in the next day. If you miss the 4pm cut off it will be delivered the following school day. Thank you.

Rangeville State School P&C Association Outside School Hours Care (ROSHC)

Spring Vacation Care
Have you seen our fun filled Vacation Care program? The educators have worked with the children to create exciting days for all ages. If you are yet to book get in quick as our early bird fees finish this week. Bookings made before Friday 9th September 2022 attract the early bird rate of $67.10 per day. Bookings made after Friday 9th September attract the full fee of $72.30 per day.

Cancellations must be made at least 7 days in advance to avoid charges.

Remember to book through the Xplor App for all bookings or cancellations. 

Children Need to Bring the below EVERYDAY 

• Water bottle
• Spare clothes - essential
• Towel
• Broad brimmed hat
• Enclosed shoes
• Wear suitable clothing for play and getting dirty
• Pharmacy labelled medication (if required, please note - All medication MUST be labelled with a pharmacy sticker with the childs name for the service to be able to administer it)
• Make sure you check each day on the program before you come as we have lots of different things going on these holidays! Spring gardening, a visit from an ambulance, fire truck and police as well as a wheelie and construction day! So come dressed in your best there will be prizes to be won. 

Please be advised that our operating hours are from 6:30am to 6pm.  

The service will be operating for vacation care from Monday 19th September to Friday 30th September. 

The service reopens for before and after school care on Tuesday 4th October 2022. 

We look forward to seeing you here for all the fun, otherwise have a wonderful two weeks off, whatever you get up to we look forward to hearing all about it when you are back for term 4. 

Want to join us at vacation care? Send a email to roshc@rangevilless.eq.edu.au for a enrolment pack! 
Want to join the team at ROSHC? Send your resume through to roshc@rangevilless.eq.edu.au or bring it to the ROSHC office in the school hall!

Have your details changed?

Please email admin@rangevilless.eq.edu.au or phone 4617 7333 to let us know if your contact details (including email address, mobile number or home address), family circumstances, work place or emergency contacts have recently changed so that we can update your details.

Harristown SHS Football (Soccer) Academy Invitation to Trial

Year 7 students starting at Harristown State High School in 2023 are invited to trial for future games played with the Harristown State High School Football (Soccer) Academy Junior Boys and Girls Programs.

Trials will seek to identify 2022 Year 6 students, intending on enrolling at Harristown SHS, who demonstrate appropriate skills in 1^st touch, running with the ball, 1v1, striking the ball, as well as game management, positional play, sportsmanship and general football fitness, so that these students have an opportunity to play with our Junior Boys and Girls teams in 2023.

Please see the attached letter for more information. A link to the form is provided below for accessibility:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ShareFormPage.aspx?id=xccAZrUWr0uekzI72MAduoFv3ldjD_lInuG5XvyhlBlUMUE4STFXQ1ZITU1aS05JNlNDQTk2M08yNy4u&sharetoken=U9ByfOwJIwVjxETcrnvg

Paralympics Australia – Get involved in Para-Sport!

Join us at our Multi-Sport Day – it’s FREE!

• Are you eligible for Para-sport?
• Try a new sport and have fun
• Meet new friends
• Improve wellbeing
• Para-sport Pathways

When?

Sunday 11 September, 10am – 1 pm

Where?

Toowoomba Grammar School.  24 Margaret Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350

Age

Suitable for ages 10 plus

News from the Community

Please note that although the following notices may be included in the school’s Newsletter, they are published in good faith and do not necessarily have the school’s endorsement.

Toowoomba Basketball Holiday Camps

More information can be found at the following links for the holiday programs.

Mini Neers Holiday Camps: https://toowoombabasketball.com.au/mini-neers-holiday-camps/

Neers Academy Camps: https://toowoombabasketball.com.au/neers-academy-camps/