School Newsletter - Term 1 Week 5 - 2023

Principal's News

Mrs Ann Giles – the face and voice of Rangeville State School

It is with great excitement (and sadness) that after 20 years at Rangeville State School, Mrs Ann Giles has announced that Friday 10 March will be her last day working at Rangeville before she embarks on transitioning from leave to retirement. Ann began her association with Rangeville firstly as a volunteer when her children, Sammy and Daniel began preschool in our current ECDP classrooms. Ann, became a valued P&C member, volunteering her time and energy as a ParentLink member and as a tuckshop volunteer and employee. On the 23 January 2006, Ann began her work in the front office of the school as an Administration Officer. In this time, she has seen so many changes to the curriculum, facilities, and personnel of our school. Her memory for a child’s face, name and or something quirky has ensured she is loved by all the Rangeville children. Ann’s love for Rangeville is evident every day through her positive and caring relationships with the children, staff and community of our great school – I often hear Mrs Giles on the phone replying “It’s not a problem” to ensure one of her students is helped or supported. There is nothing better than hearing a high schooler dropping into the office on their way home to say hi to Mrs Giles or seeing Ann looking through the Chronicle during the High School formal times and finding our kids and celebrating their journey from Primary school to young adults.

On behalf of the entire Rangeville State School community – our students, our families, and our staff, Thank you Mrs Giles for your love, care, support, dedication, and commitment to Rangeville State School. You will be greatly missed, and we wish you all the very best in your retirement.

Student Leadership Ceremony

Last Friday we had the pleasure of holding our annual Student Leader Induction. It is always an extremely privileged to be a part of this significant tradition of our great school.

The calibre of our selected student leaders is again measured by the calibre of students who have missed out on a recognised position. This year is no exception and I know that as a student body, elected student leaders will do all within your powers to ensure their peers and our whole school will be supported in our endeavours to achieve.

Congratulations to the following students who were recently awarded student leadership positions at our Leadership Badge Ceremony.

We look forward to each of them embracing their endless potential, taking advantage of every opportunity and enjoying every moment presented before them in 2023.

2023 School Leaders Induction

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QParents

Thank you to the 71 percent of our school community who have joined and are active on QParents this year. QParents is our preferred way to pay for school excursions, upload student absences and receive student semester report cards and the best way to find out what is going on at Rangeville. Excitedly it is now becoming our preferred way of allowing our families to provide electronic consent for excursions and activities. Very soon, we won’t have to send written notes home and from a family’s point of view, no more finding notes at the bottom of school bags and remembering to send them back! If you are not part of this great initiative or have not received an invitation to join, please contact our QParent Administrator Mrs Marion Llewellyn on mllew16@eq.edu.au.

Our Daily Student Attendance

Congratulations to our school community, our current school attendance for the first 5 weeks of 2023 is sitting at 93.8% daily attendance. This is wonderful and ahead of our 92.3% percentage for the same period in 2021. Thank you to our families that are contacting our school on the student absence line: 4617 7366 or returning our absence text messages explaining the reasons for the students’ absence. This clarification is very important for our school records and the students’ records as well.

Calendar of Events

Guidance Officer News

Please see the attached article regarding Safer Internet Day, courtesy of our Guidance Officer, Melissa Pappin.

Sport News

Whole School Cross Country Carnival Timetable

Please see attached our Whole School Cross Country Program, kindly provided by Mr Morris, our HPE Teacher. Thank you Mr Morris for your hard work and commitment to making this event a success.

World Down Syndrome Day - Lots of Socks Campaign

We are excited to let you know that on Tuesday the 21st of March, we will be showing our support for World Down Syndrome Day by participating in the Lots of Socks campaign. This is a fun and meaningful way for our students to raise awareness about Down Syndrome and celebrate diversity and inclusion.

As a school, we encourage all students to participate in this wonderful activity by wearing their most colourful and fun socks to school on the day. There is no cost to participate, and all you need to do is to wear some different socks with your school shoes.

The Lots of Socks campaign is based on the idea that all types, shapes, and sizes of the same thing can be unique in their own way, and yet do the same thing. By wearing different socks, we hope to start a conversation about diversity, uniqueness, inclusion, and acceptance.

We believe that this is a great opportunity to teach our students about the importance of celebrating differences and promoting a culture of inclusivity. We encourage you to have a conversation with your child about the campaign and why it is important to support it.

We look forward to seeing all the amazing socks on Tuesday the 21st March 2023.

Year 6 GRIP Leadership Conference

On Thursday the 23^rd of February, the school captains, sports captains, music captains and student council representatives attended the GRIP Leadership Conference at Highfields. The conference was a great experience for all the leaders of our school. We learned how to be a good leader and to be a role model for younger students and the community. We learned how to launch new ideas to make our school a better place and include other people by using the four H words: Help out with the little things, Hear others' opinions, Happiness and Humility. The presenters kept the day engaging by adding in games and activities. The hosts were great, energetic speakers which made it fun. On behalf of all of the school leaders in attendance, we would like to thank the Rangeville staff, Mrs Briese and the P&C for helping to arrange this event. And special thanks to Mrs Hall for taking us on this great leadership excursion.

Written by Harrison B and Eli B.

Harmony Day Celebrations 2023

On Friday 17 March 2023, we will be celebrating Harmony Day at Rangeville State School. As orange is the colour to represent Harmony Day, students are encouraged to wear something orange to school that day. Students can also choose to wear traditional/cultural costumes to school if they have one. As per tradition, there will be a special parade in the morning for all students.

For Grades 3 – 6 students, the school has made arrangements with professional cultural performers to present various cultural activities including traditional dances and musical performances. This is an excellent opportunity for your child to engage in and be part of this vibrant and colourful celebration. Cost per student : $7.00

Permission/payment information will be sent out next week.

If you or someone you know would like to perform at our Harmony Day parade, kindly contact Mrs Tay on (07) 4617 7333 or email her at stay4@eq.edu.au

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
• consent forms
• 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.

Mindfulness Lunchtime Group

We're excited to announce a new lunchtime group that supports our whole-school social and emotional learning (SEL) and wellbeing practices. Every Thursday during the second break playtime, Miss Fisher will lead the group, and all students are welcome to attend.

Vacant Position at Rangeville State School

Rangeville State School is seeking a temporary Administrative Officer AAEP for a part-time position from March to August 2023. The successful candidate will provide administrative support, customer service, and general office duties while working collaboratively within a team. Applicants must have strong communication, confidentiality, and time management skills. Prior experience with OneSchool is highly desirable. Interested candidates are required to submit a current CV and a maximum 2-page letter outlining their skills for the position. The application deadline is this Monday 27 February 2023. For more information, please contact Lisa Maslen on (07) 4617 7333.

Rangeville State School P&C Association

Next Meeting

The Annual General Meeting is being held on Tuesday 14th March at 6:00pm in the Resource Room.

Membership forms can be downloaded from our website www.rsspandc.com.au or by emailing secretary@rangevillestateschoolpandc.onmicrosoft.com.

We are looking for dedicated parents to serve in leadership roles as Executive Members for 2023. All executive positions are open and nomination forms can be found on our website or obtained by emailing us at the address mentioned above. Join us in shaping the future of our school community and consider submitting your nomination today!

A special welcome goes out to our new families. At Rangeville State School, our P&C is active and engaged. We would love the opportunity to meet you and discuss the various ways you can get involved and how we can support you and your family in your school journey.

As we plan for a fantastic year ahead, we welcome your ideas, feedback, and support. For more information about our activities and helpful resources for families, visit our P&C website at www.rsspandc.com.au.

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 via email.

Contact details  

P&C Committee:

president@rangevillestateschoolpandc.onmicrosoft.com

treasurer@rangevillestateschoolpandc.onmicrosoft.com

vicepresident2@rangevillestateschoolpandc.onmicrosoft.com

secretary@rangevillestateschoolpandc.onmicrosoft.com

vicepresident1@rangevillestateschoolpandc.onmicrosoft.com

Phone P&C  and Ops office: 07 4617 7354 

New P&C Logo

Exciting news! We are excited to announce that we are revamping our P&C logo, and we can't wait to share our progress with you. To give you a sneak peek at what we have in store, we have included the proposed designs below. We highly value your input and opinion, which is why we are giving you the opportunity to vote for your favorite design. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we encourage you to share your thoughts with us via our Facebook page or by email. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to create a brand new logo!

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

Fundraising News - Create a Plate

We are excited to announce our first fundraising event for this year - "Create a Plate". This is a unique opportunity for your child to showcase their creativity by drawing a picture that can be turned into a beautiful melamine plate.

If you would like to purchase your child's artwork on a plate, you can do so through Flexischools starting from Monday 27 February. The process is simple, and all the information will be available on our Facebook page and via email next week.

We believe this is an excellent opportunity for your child to express themselves artistically and for you to cherish their artwork for years to come. Plus, by participating in this fundraiser, you will be supporting our school in continuing to provide quality education and resources for our students.

Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see many beautiful artworks on plates soon!

Fundraising News - Easter Raffle

Our second fundraising event for the year is an Easter Raffle! The raffle will feature a hamper full of delightful Easter treats, and we need your help to make it happen.

We are calling on all parents to donate chocolates and Easter gifts that we can use to create the ultimate Easter hamper. Donations can be dropped off at ROSHC or the School Office, and a labelled box will be available in each area. We kindly ask that all donations be made before the end of term so that we can start creating the hamper.

Tickets for the Easter Raffle will be available via Flexischools, so please keep an eye out for more information in the coming days. We appreciate your continued support, and we believe this is a fantastic opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate the spirit of Easter while raising funds for our school.

Thank you for your generosity, and we look forward to creating a fantastic hamper for the raffle!

Show this digital card for the P&C to get great rewards and in turn help raise funds for our community! 

Volunteers

The P&C extends a warm welcome and sincere thanks to all of our wonderful new volunteers! If you're new to the school and eager to make a difference, we'd love to connect with you and show you all the exciting ways you can get involved.  If you're curious about volunteering opportunities, don't hesitate to drop us an email at the address listed above. We look forward to hearing from you!

Tuckshop News

Calling all volunteers! The school community would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers who assist in the Tuckshop. We are seeking new volunteers to join our team. If you are interested in lending a hand, please reach out to us.  For those who are new to Flexischools and need help navigating the system, please click the link provided for further instructions.

Flexischools Instructions

Uniform Shop

2023 Operating Hours

If you are interested in volunteering in the uniform shop, please contact us via the P&C Facebook page or phone Nicky on (07) 4617 7333.

Lost Property

Do you recognise any items pictured below? We have a designated Lost and Found area located on the verandah near the Uniform Shop. This is where we collect and store items that have been left behind in classrooms, playgrounds and other areas of the school.

If your child has lost something, please encourage them to check the Lost and Found area as soon as possible. For more valuable items such as glasses and watches, you can visit the administration office, where we hold these items securely.

To ensure the quick and easy return of lost items, we encourage you to please label them clearly with your child's name. This makes it much easier for us to identify the owner and return the item to them promptly. 

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

This fortnight at ROSHC we have been focusing on activities promoting Social and Emotional Wellbeing. One of the biggest practices we follow at ROSHC is evaluation for wellbeing and learning. Educators gather knowledge about children’s wellbeing and learning as they reflect and engage in processes such as scanning, monitoring, gathering and analysing information about how children feel and what children know, can do and understand. It is part of an ongoing cycle that includes planning, documenting and evaluating children’s wellbeing, development and learning. Children actively engage with the task of developing their self-identity while they are interacting with others. When children feel safe, secure and supported they grow in confidence to explore and learn. Wellbeing is correlated with resilience, providing children with the capacity to cope with day-to-day stress and challenges. The readiness to persevere when faced with unfamiliar and challenging situations creates the opportunity for success and achievement. Educators have been facilitating this through challenging and supporting children to engage and persevere, building upon and extending on children’s ideas, maintaining high expectations of each child’s capabilities, affirming children’s decision-making and efforts, welcoming children and families, sharing aspects of their culture and spiritual lives, discussing emotions, responses to events, emotional regulation and self-control. Children show that they are engaged in this learning when they share humour, happiness and satisfaction · celebrate their own efforts and achievements and those of others · increasingly co-operate and work collaboratively with others · enjoy moments of solitude · make choices, accept challenges, take considered risks, manage change and cope with frustrations · show self-regulation and manage their emotions in ways that reflect the feelings and needs of others · use moral reasoning to solve problems · assert their capabilities and independence while demonstrating increasing awareness of the needs and rights of others · recognise the contributions they make to shared projects and experiences and anticipate realistic consequences. If you would like to know more about this, please look into My Time Our Place; this is the platform of programming we use.

Vacation Care

Educators and children have been busy planning for the upcoming holiday program with lots of exciting activities. Keep an eye on your emails in the coming weeks as this will be where everyone will be notified that bookings are open and what will be on each day. Please ensure to read the program as specific items may be needed on different days. Also please note that two public holidays fall in the middle of the two weeks break and we will not be open, this will be Friday 7^th April and Monday 10^th April.

Bookings

Please make sure when requesting any bookings through the xplor app that you have confirmed it in the ‘shopping cart’ as we do not receive any notification of the booking if you have not confirmed it in the shopping cart.

Have your details changed?

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

News from the Community

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