School Newsletter - Term 4 Week 9 - 2023

Principal's Celebration

Challenge and celebration have been the themes of the last two weeks at Rangeville.

We celebrated the Year Six Cohorts achievements last week at the annual awards night where our students were recognised for the academic, sporting, musical and social achievements. As always, the night was an amazing celebration for our student’s achievements and our parents and staff were very proud of their children. Well done to all of our staff and community who organised and delivered the night.

This week our Year Six students are attending the annual Tallebudgera week long camp. I had the pleasure of participating in this camp on Wednesday. This is always a privilege to see our students and staff in a different environment. They have been having an amazing time despite the wet weather – if there was ever a camp to go on in wet weather, its Tallebudgera, they have such wonderful indoor and outdoor activities! The activities are always amazing – providing new and challenging experiences for all. The camp instructors are absolutely wonderful with our students and the food and accommodation has been exceptional. Our children and staff are having a ball and ensuring the Rangeville excellent name is maintained in this environment.

Congratulations to the 12 Student Leaders who have been announced today as our 2024 Student Leadership Group. Their names and positions are shown in a later newsletter article.

We had 55 high quality applicants across all leadership areas and the quality of the students who missed out on a leadership role marks the depth and quality of the announced students. While for those who missed out the immediate disappointment is very real, not recieving a badge does not define them now and into the future and we know they will deeply contribute to life and success of Rangeville next year.

Staffing and Transition News

Today we took the opportunity to recognise the wonderful career of Mrs Diane Grundy who has officially announced her retirement after 44 years of teaching. Di has and continues to be a well respected and loved educator whose kind, caring and calm presence is equally matched by her sense of fun and enjoyment with the children each and every day. Her positive and significant impact on the lives of the thousands of children and families she has taught and guided over the years is remarkable. We wish Di and her family all the best in this next chapter and look forward to seeing the pictures from future adventures.

Thank you also to Miss Irwin who will begin a new adventure in education and life next year. Miss Irwin will be relocating to teach in Gove in the Northern Territory next year. We can’t wait to hear about and see her next adventures and look forward to her return in the future.

Thank you, ladies, for helping our students Learn, Achieve and Grow every day.

It is with great pleasure that I can inform our community that Miss Casey Edminstone, Mr Brendan Quilty and Mr Naiden Gray (Instrumental Music) will be joining our school in 2024. With this wonderful news, we have finalised our staffing and class placements for 2024 and will be releasing these by email on Monday in time for our Whole School Transition morning on Tuesday morning –  9:30 am to 11:30am. This will see our students meet their 2024 teacher (where possible) and spend some time in their future room completing some get to know you activities and eating and playing in their future areas.

In 2024 our Class Structure and allocated teachers will be:

Current Australian Representative

Congratulations to our 2023 School Leader, Eli B, who is currently representing Australia at an international Futsal competition in Malaysia. The team are doing a wonderful job representing Australia, learning a great deal and enjoying this wonderful opportunity. Well done Eli!

As this will be the last official newsletter for 2023, on behalf of myself, my family and my entire staff, I’d like wish you all a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year. We look forward to continuing our partnership in education with you all in 2024 and look forward to starting the New Year on 22 January 2024.

Calendar of Events

Announcing our 2024 Student Leaders

Can't Stop The Music

Get ready for a delightful showcase of musical talent as we present "Can't Stop the Music" for Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 in 2023. The performances will take place in your child's classroom, unless otherwise communicated.

Date: Wednesday 6 December, 2023

Schedule:

• 9:00 am - Prep
• 10:00 am - Year 1
• 2:15 pm - Year 2

Each session is designed to be 20 to 30 minutes in duration, featuring a medley of songs the students have been learning in their music lessons.

We look forward to showcasing the musical accomplishments of our students. It's a moment you won't want to miss!

Collection of Student Medication - Important Information

We are getting closer to the end of the school term and this means we need to ensure there is no medication left at school over the Christmas holidays. This includes prescribed medications, asthma puffers and Epipens. Parents/caregivers are required to please collect all student medication from the office by the end of the last day of term, Friday 8^th December 2023. You will be asked to complete a new Consent to Administer Medication Form when you handover medications on the first day of term, Monday 22nd January 2024. You are welcome to fill in the form at the office or find it below.

Class Allocation 2024

On Monday 4 December Class Allocation information will be emailed home to families. Class teachers and administration have spent many hours determining class lists and considering the feedback provided by parents. However, depending on enrolments, some class adjustments may need to be made after Day 8, 2024. This is the day determined by Education Queensland that may see staffing changes depending on student enrolment numbers. Therefore, when preparing your child’s stationary and other resources over the holidays, please do not label them with the class name.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s class allocation, please place them in writing via principal@rangevilless.eq.edu.au

RSS Year 1-6 Transition Morning

As the 2023 academic year comes to end, we are excited to share that your child will attend the Rangeville State School Transition Morning in readiness for the 2024 school year.

Date: Tuesday 5 December 2023

Time: 9:15 am - 11:30 am (Year 1-6)

During the Transition Morning, your child will have the chance to:

• Explore their new classroom, getting a firsthand look at their new learning space;
• Meet their new teacher;
• Engage in transition activities. Your child will have the opportunity to participate in various fun and interactive activities that showcase the dynamic and inclusive learning experiences at Rangeville State School;
• Have morning tea and play with their 2024 peers.

We understand that transitioning to a new classroom can be an exciting yet apprehensive time for students. Our Transition Morning aims to alleviate any concerns by fostering a sense of familiarity and belonging.

RSS Prep 2024 Transition Morning

The Prep Transition morning will be held on Tuesday 5 December from 9:30am to 10:30am and will be held in your child’s 2024 prep classroom.

Parents are kindly requested to sign in at the Prep playground area. At 9:45am following sign-in, you and your child will have the opportunity to meet their new teacher or teachers in the classroom. This informal session aims to foster a sense of familiarity and comfort, setting the stage for a positive start to the upcoming school year. 

Please click on the following link to register attendance: https://forms.office.com/r/zeDcLMpvcA

Pizza Day

Thursday 7 December is Pizza Party Day at Rangeville State School! Please order your child's pizza on Flexischools by Tuesday 5 December. Unfortunately late orders will not be accepted.

Congratulations Alera and our Year 2 Students!

It is with so much joy that we extend our congratulations to our Year 2 students for their outstanding achievements at the recent Little Scribe Festival. The festival, dedicated to nurturing young writers, saw an incredible display of creativity from students across Australia, with more than 35,000 young authors participating.

We are especially thrilled to celebrate the accomplishment of one of our own, Alera, who has not only showcased her writing and illistrative expertise but has also brought national recognition to our school. Alera's book, "The Lost Dogs! Missing," stood out among the thousands of submissions, earning her a well-deserved place in the spotlight.

"The Lost Dogs! Missing" captured the hearts of readers and judges alike with its imaginative narrative, showcasing Alera's unique perspective and storytelling talent. The book not only reflects Alera's dedication to storytelling but also highlights the creativity that thrives within our Rangeville Stae School community.

As we celebrate this achievement, let us also take a moment to applaud all our Year 2 students who participated in the Little Scribe Festival. Each of you has contributed to the vibrant tapestry of creativity that defines our school.

A special thank you to the parents, teachers, and everyone who played a role in nurturing our budding authors. Your encouragement and guidance have played a crucial part in shaping the literary stars of tomorrow.

Once again, congratulations to Alera and all our Year 2 students for their success at the Little Scribe Festival. We look forward to witnessing the continued growth of our young writers as they embark on their literary journeys.

To watch a reading of Alera's book, please follow Little Scribe Facebook link below.

Notification of Intent 2024

During this term we commence the process of formation of classes for 2024. If your child will not be attending Rangeville State School next year, please complete the Student Exit Form below and return it to the school office or email it to admin@rangevilless.eq.edu.au as soon as possible.

Guidance Officer News

Please see the attached article regarding 'how to manage family dynamics at Christmas', courtesy of our Guidance Officer, Melissa Pappin.

Mad Food Science: The Root Cause

Please see the attached article regarding 'McDonald's Quarter Pounder Meal Guessing Game' courtesy of our Health Teacher, Jodie Rigby.

Bus Queensland Information

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

Thank you to all the members who have attended the P&C Meetings this year.  We have finished for this year, but our next Meeting in 2024, will be February 13^th, 6:30 pm in the Resource Room.  A link for Teams will be sent out in 2024.

The P&C would like to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and New Year! It has been a busy year and we thank everyone for their contributions and support for the business units and our fundraising events. 

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! 

Rangeville Outside School Hours Care

Services are available for families if you need before school care, after school care or vacation care.  If you want to know more about what is available, please contact the staff located in the Big Hall (W Block).  There is also information on the P&C website www.rsspandc.com.au 

ROSHC is rRelocating on 11^th December to the Rangeville Community Church at 362 Mackenzie Street, for the 2 week block from 11^th to 22^nd December 2023.

We will return to Rangeville State School on 8^th of January.

Our Closing Dates are 22^nd December 2023 to 8^th January 2024. 

Volunteers

We are always seeking volunteers who can help with fundraising events or to help us with different things such as sorting lost property.  If you want to know more about how you can help us please let us know, we can be contacted via the Facebook page, email or call the office and they can forward your message to us. 

Thank you to all of those that have supported and made contributions to our school and the P & C.

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

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

2024 Back-to-School 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)

Summer Vacation Care

Our program is now published and bookings are open to all ROSHC families and places are filling quickly. We will be doing lots of water play during the last two weeks of vacation care so please remember to pack togs (sun safe), spare clothes and a towel every day you are coming along with the usual broad brim hat and water bottle. Our vacation care policy for absent days is different to during the term and does require a 7-day notice of absence.

Temporary Relocation

At ROSHC we are gearing up for a temporary relocation process from the 11th to the 22nd of December. Families of ROSHC will receive a letter outlining very important information to make this transition as smooth as we can so please ensure to check emails.

The new location will be at the Rangeville Community Church, 362 Mackenzie Street, Rangeville. Parking is available at the Mackenzie street car park and we will have signage to the access gate. You will sign children in via Xplor as usual, the service will run from 6:30am to 6:00pm and we will only be contactable via our mobile - 0421 647 404 or email roshc@rangevilless.eq.edu.au We will not have the landline for these two weeks. Be advised that due to relocation we do not have access to kitchen facilities so children will need to bring packed morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea from the 11^th to the 22^nd of December we are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Holiday Closure

Please take note that our centre will be closed from Monday 25th December 2023 and will reopen at Rangeville state school at 6:30am on Monday 8th January 2024. For any additional queries or information, feel free to reach out to the ROSHC via email at roshc@rangevilless.eq.edu.au.

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.

Lost Property

If your child has misplaced any personal items, we kindly ask you to check their classrooms or stop by our Lost and Found area, conveniently located on the verandah near the Uniform Shop. This is where we gather and keep items that might have been left behind in classrooms, on the playground, or elsewhere around the school.

Right now, our Lost and Found is brimming with lunchboxes and water bottles, so if your child is missing any of these, we encourage you to have a quick look there. For more precious items like glasses and watches, our administration office is the place to go, as we securely store them there. Our administration office is currently located in P Block.

Labeling your child's belongings with their name and class can be a tremendous help in reuniting lost items with their owners. Please keep in mind that any unclaimed items at the end of each term will be collected and removed. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Not receiving our emails or SMS messages?

If you've recently changed your contact details like email address, mobile number, home address, family circumstances, workplace, or emergency contacts, please reach out to us at admin@rangevilless.eq.edu.au or give us a call at 4617 7333. This way, we can ensure your information is current and keep you in the loop. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

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.