School Newsletter - Term 2 Week 7 - 2023

Principal's News

What a massive two-week period we’ve all had at Rangeville. Congratulations to our students, staff and P&C for all of their efforts, fantastic behaviour and achievements at the various events, activities and assessment opportunities.

Congratulations to our two Rangeville Teams at the All-Abilities Touch Gala Day on the 23/5/23. The excitement, energy and engagement from all of our competitors (certified and non-certified) on the morning and throughout the day was amazing. The comments made by the players about the opportunity and experience was really heartwarming and confirms why we do what we do every day. One comment that was said to the Chronicle newspaper was: “This is the first time that I have ever had the chance to play a game with one of my friends. Normally he isn’t allowed to play and must just watch me, and our friends and he misses out.” Well done to all of our staff who organised, ran and loved the experience as much as our wonderful kids!

All Abilities Touch Carnival

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Attendance Week

Congratulations to our wonderful students and parents on their efforts to attend school this week and join in the fun, planned activities. Our whole school attendance last week was 88.1% but for Attendance Week, our attendance rose to 93.8%!!!

Classes were receiving double paperclips all week for their Attendance Chains, which meant rewards were being reached a little quicker. We all dressed up in our maroon or blue to support our State of Origin teams, and we took part in some really fun activities in lunch breaks. There was a dance party, outdoor art, indigenous games, pathway graffiti, and a boot camp! A huge thankyou to Miss Olsen, Mrs Rigby, Mr Morris, Chappy, Mr Crowley, and Mr Cullen for giving up their lunch breaks to run these activities for the students. Their efforts are very much appreciated.

Let’s keep up this great attendance as we head into Week 8 and the remainder of Term 2.

Attendance Week Fun :)

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Sports News Update

As per the last newsletter:

### IMPORTANT INFORMATION - The RSS Junior Athletics Carnival for 5-8 year old students has been rescheduled for the end of Term 3. This decision has been endorsed by the P&C ###

Upcoming International Athletics Carnival News:

Wednesday 14 June: Day 1 Interhouse Athletics Carnival for 9-12 Years

• 9 & 10 year olds will complete the 4 event rotations from 8:50-12.10pm.
• High Jump
• Long Jump
• Shot Put
• 800m

• 11 & 12 year olds will complete the 4 event rotations from 12.20-2:55pm
• High Jump
• Long Jump
• Shot Put
• 800m

Thursday 15 June: Day 2 Interhouse Athletics Carnival for 9-12 Years

• 9-12 Years will compete in the following events from 8:50-2:55pm.
• 200m- Heats & Finals
• Sprints (80m-9 Years, 100m - 10, 11 & 12 Years) Heats & Finals
• Relays- 
• Age Groups Relays - 9 Years, 10 Years, 11 Years & 12 Years (STAFF VS PARENT VS STUDENT Relay if time permitts)
• New event - All Age Relay: 1 team per house. 1 boy and 1 girl from each age group will compete in this event. 8 students per team. First runner - 9 Years Girl will start at the Finish line and run to the 80m start line and hand the baton over to the 9 year old boy runner who then runs the baton back to the finish line to hand it over to the 10 years girl runner. This pattern continues until the last runner which will be the 12 years boy whom receives the baton at the 100m start and then runs through to the finish line.

Road Safety

At Rangeville State School, the safety and well-being of our students are of utmost importance. As part of our ongoing efforts to promote road safety, we would like to draw your attention to the crucial issue of safe parking in our neighbourhood.

Toowoomba Regional Council's Parking Team has recently increased surveillance in the area to address parking concerns and ensure the safety of our children. It is essential that all parents, guardians, and visitors adhere to the designated parking regulations and road safety guidelines.

By following these guidelines, we can create a secure environment for our students to navigate the neighbourhood safely. Please be mindful of the following key points:

1. Respect Designated Parking Areas: Utilise designated parking spaces near the school premises and avoid parking in restricted areas, such as bus stops and no-parking zones. This will help maintain traffic flow and ensure the safety of all pedestrians.
2. Observe Speed Limits: Always adhere to the posted speed limits within our neighbourhood. Reducing speed significantly reduces the risk of accidents, especially in school zones.
3. Be Alert and Cautious: Stay vigilant while driving near the school. Watch out for children crossing the road, especially during peak drop-off and pick-up times. Pedestrians have the right of way, so please exercise patience and caution.
4. Model Safe Behaviour: As responsible adults, it is crucial that we set an example for our children by demonstrating safe and responsible road use. Encourage them to use designated pedestrian crossings and look both ways before crossing the road.

Together, we can create a secure and harmonious environment for our Rangeville State School community. Let's prioritize the safety of our children by following road safety guidelines and respecting parking regulations.

Thank you for your cooperation in making our neighbourhood a safer place for everyone.

PREP ENROLMENTS 2024 AND BEYOND

Thanks to the 76 parents who have already completed our enrolment forms for their 2024 Prep child. This means, we already have 4 Prep classes almost filled and we are working hard to achieve our goal of 5 Prep classes. Our 2024 enrolment forms are now available on our website or via the office and Mrs Allen our enrolment officer can support you to begin the process of enrolment ASAP. Enrolment applications for Prep can be completed online by clicking on this link.

Interviews for our Prep Siblings and out of catchment students have also begun and we will be steadily working through this process.

We are also accepting enrolment applications for our Years One – Year Six children for 2024 and beyond as well.

Calendar of Events

Guidance Officer News

Please see the attached article regarding self improvement, courtesy of our Guidance Officer, Melissa Pappin.

Book Fair

Book Club

Issue #4 Book Club catalogues have arrived and been delivered to students. The last for the term! The Due Date for orders is the 12/06/2023.

Mad Food Science Parent Online Seminar

To reinforce what your children will learn at the upcoming Mad Food Science Incursion, a free online seminar will be held for our Rangeville State School parents and caregivers. You'll learn more about how food affects your child's learning, behaviour and long-term health, plus simple, non-judgemental ways to start making healthier choices. The parent information session will be held on:

Date: Monday 12 June 2023 
Time: 8:00pm
Duraiton of the seminar: 60  minutes plus question time
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84436292264                                                   

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation in fostering our students' wellbeing.

Upcoming: Information Sessions for Parents – PBL (Behaviour)

We are excited to announce upcoming information sessions on key aspects of PBL (Positive Behaviour for Learning), which is an essential part of our curriculum at Rangeville State School. These free sessions will be held twice a term, on Tuesday afternoons in week 5 and 9, from 2:15-2:45pm (see dates below).

Our focus during these sessions is to share the principles of each topic based on research, show how the school implement these practices, reflect on ways this can be adapted to home, and allow for question-and-answer time. 

Please email Nelson McGrath nemcg0@eq.edu.au if you are interested in attending any of the sessions or if you have any further questions. 

We look forward to seeing you at these sessions, and thank you for your ongoing support.

ICAS 2023

Welcome to the 2023 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) We are delighted to inform you that Rangeville will again be participating in the ICAS competition. 

What is ICAS? 

ICAS is an online academic competition that is designed to assess students’ higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee and Digital Technologies. 

Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities for recognition and development. Every student who participates will receive a printed certificate and an online results report. Top performers will be eligible for medals. 

We encourage you to consider entering your child into ICAS this year.  

Learn more about ICAS here https://www.icasassessments.com/products-icas

Subject availability/Year levels table

DATES -sitting windows for ICAS assessments

An entry fee is charged for each competition entered.

If you would like your child to sit the ICAS assessments this year payment is made easier with an online Parent Payment System.

Further information regarding this system will be given to parents as the payment dates draw closer.

ICAS Results and Certificates 

As the dates get closer, we will notify you of the dates that we run ICAS at the school and when your child’s ICAS results are ready. Once we have received your child’s ICAS certificate, we will send it home with your child.

If you require further information or assistance, please leave a message at the office and I will respond to your inquiry.

Judy Keightley

ICAS Co-ordinator

What's on in the Library this term?

We would like to update you on the exciting events happening in our school library this term.

• Coding Club - Monday's second break playtime for students in years 3-6. This is a great opportunity for your children to develop their computer skills and engage in exciting projects.
• Storytelling - Tuesday's second break playtime. This will be an excellent opportunity for students to develop their creativity, imagination, and public speaking skills. Additionally, we would like to extend an invitation to parents, carers, and grandparents who are willing to share a story with the Storytelling library group. If you have a favourite tale to tell, we would love to hear it! Please register your interest by emailing Mrs Williams at swill396@eq.edu.au. Let's inspire the love of storytelling and reading together.
• Japanese Chess - Tuesday's second break playtime. This is a super fun experience that students love, and we welcome everyone to join us! Japanese Chess is run by Mr Watson. Whether your child is a seasoned player or just curious about the game, we encourage them to come and give it a try. They might even discover a new passion!
• Chess Club - Wednesday's during first break playtime. Students have been enjoying this activity for a while now and it's great to see them developing their strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Lego Building - Thursday's second break playtime. We believe that this will be a fun activity that will allow students to engage in creative play while developing their critical thinking skills.
  

If you have any additional information or any fabulous ideas, please feel free to drop in and have a chat with us at the Library, or send an email to Mrs Williams at swill396@eq.edu.au. We are always looking for ways to improve our library activities and provide the best learning experience for your children.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing your children engage in these exciting activities.

Lego Club

Lego Club is held in the library on Thursdays second break from 1:20pm to 1:30pm. Anyone can come! We have competitions each week, some may be solo, some may be in groups of 2 or 3. If you don’t want to participate in the competitions, you can choose to do free build instead. The three senior students that run the Lego Club will choose the build for the competitions and choose the three top builds. The top three builds receive prizes and have their build on display for 1 week.

Written by Milla, Ella and Imogen in Year 6. 

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

In addition to the information provided, it's important to note that the QParents portal only sends invoices to the parent/carer who is responsible for 100% of the student's school fees. This means that if there are multiple parents or carers who share responsibility for fees, only one of them will receive the invoice through the portal. It's important for parents and carers to communicate and coordinate payment arrangements if they are sharing the responsibility for fees. 

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

Our June P&C Meeting is on Tuesday 13^th June in the Resource Room starting at 6:30pm.

If you want to join via teams here is the link. Join on your computer, mobile app or room device: Click here to join the meeting

If you are interested in joining the P&C Team, membership forms are available from the website www.rsspandc.com.au or email us at secretary@rangevillestateschoolpandc.onmicrosoft.com and one will be forwarded to you. 

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 and how we can assist you.

See our P&C website www.rsspandc.com.au for more details around our businesses and helpful information for families.  

Contact details:

Website: www.rsspandc.com.au
Email: pandc@rangevilless.eq.edu.au
Phone P&C Ops 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

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

Volunteers

Calling all volunteers! Our school is constantly in need of dedicated individuals who can lend a hand with various tasks, from organising fundraising events to sorting lost property. If you're interested in getting involved and making a difference, we encourage you to reach out to us via our Facebook page, email, or by calling the office. We appreciate all the support and contributions we've received thus far and want to thank everyone who has helped our school and P&C thrive.

Chaplaincy News

Tuckshop News

We would like to thank all our volunteers that turn up to assist at the Tuck shop each week. We are looking for volunteers for 2023, so please let us know if you are interested.  

For those who are new to Flexischools and need help navigating the system, please click the link below 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.

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

Benefits of play base learning within OSHC

Play and leisure experiences constructed by children and young people, and supported by informed educators, promote children and young people’s dynamic, complex and holistic learning. Children and young people’s happiness, optimism and sense of fun are dispositions significant to their emotional and mental wellbeing and resilience. Play and leisure experiences capitalise on children and young people’s interests, natural inclinations to be curious, explore and learn. Participation in these experiences: allows for the expression of personality and uniqueness • offers opportunities for multimodal play that enhances thinking skills and lifelong learning dispositions such as curiosity, persistence and creativity • enables children and young people to make connections between prior experiences and new learning and to transfer learning from one experience to another • assists children and young people to develop and build relationships and friendships • develops knowledge acquisition and concepts in authentic contexts • builds a sense of identity • integrates emotions, thinking and motivation that assists to strengthen brain functioning • strengthens self-regulation, and physical and mental wellbeing.

Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. This week we have been celebrating Reconciliation week with the children running many different activities and holding conversations with them. The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2023, Be a Voice for Generations, encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – where we live, work and socialise. The dates for National Reconciliation Week remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.

Absentees

If you have a booking at the service and your child goes home early from school, is absent or not coming for either BSC or ASC please let us know via your xplor app (preferred option) or email roshc@rangevilless.eq.edu.au as soon as possible. 

Bus Queensland School Route 997

Please see the Bus Queensland School Route 997 update below. For further information or to find out whether this change will affect your family, please phone Bus Queensland on 1300 287 537 or visit busqld.com.au

Lost Property

As the winter season approaches, we often come across an abundance of abandoned jumpers and warm clothes. If your child has misplaced any personal items, we kindly request that you check their classrooms or visit our 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.

Currently, our Lost and Found area is populated with a considerable number of lunchboxes and water bottles. If your child happens to be missing any of these items, we encourage you to take a moment to search for them there. For more valuable items such as glasses and watches, you can visit the administration office, where we hold these items securely.

We encourage you to clearly label your child's items with their name and class. This simple measure greatly aids in identifying lost items. Please note that at the end of each term, any remaining unclaimed items will be collected and removed.

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

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.