Newsletter Term 2 Week 1
From the Principal
Welcome
My sincere thanks to the whole Runcorn State School community for making me feel so welcome. I am so excited about being a part of this wonderful school community.
As I reflect on my few days at Runcorn I note the following observations of the school:
- Great excitement and joy with the return of students on the first day of the term
- Students using exceptional manners and greeting me wherever I go
- Staff and students engaging positively and the use of YCDI language
- Staff who care for and want the best for the students in their care
- A school where everyone is known and welcomed
- Pride in the school grounds and facilities
Overall a great impression of a community which places an emphasis on ensuring a positive experience for all. I look forward to delving deeper and spending more time gaining an understanding of what is valued in this community over the coming weeks.
Landscape Update
As you can see from the construction fencing along Ardargie Street, landscaping of the Nature Play and Playground areas has begun. The work extends from the Science Lab past the Pick-Up Area. This area is now a worksite with no access for school children or the community. This has also had implications regarding access from the Pick Up and Drop Off Zones as this area is temporarily closed. Brisbane City Council have provided new signage along Lampson Street as a safe alternative solution while construction is taking place. We thank you for your understanding while we await the completion of what will become an amazing space for students to enjoy.
Meg McClure
From the Deputy Principal
NAPLAN is an annual assessment for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It tests the types of skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life. The tests cover skills in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy. The assessments will be undertaken from Tuesday 10 May 2022 – Thursday 19 May 2022.
This year Runcorn State School will participate in NAPLAN Online for all subtests except Year 3 writing which will still be paper based. NAPLAN Online is a tailored test that adapts to student responses, presenting students with questions that may be more or less difficult – resulting in better assessment and more precise results.
An account of students, parents/carers and teachers sharing their insights about the benefits of NAPLAN Online can be seen at NAPLAN accessibility (6 min 23s). An explanation of the tailored tests can be viewed at Tailored testing video (3 min 6s).
The timetable for 2022 NAPLAN testing at Runcorn State School:
Please contact Ms Matlock if you require further information about NAPLAN online. rmatl2@eq.edu.au 3323 8777.
Roberta Matlock
From the Head of Department - Curriculum
Literacy in Prep
Welcome back to Runcorn – I hope you all had a safe and restful break. Term 2 will be filled with exciting learning and interesting inquiries!
Parent Workshops
Inquiry at Runcorn: Friday 29 April 8:50am in the Library
Prep Reading at Runcorn: Friday 6 May 8:50am in the Library
All parents are invited to join us at our first parent workshops of the year. Please sign-in and show proof of vaccination at the front office before entering the Library.
Lego Club Donations
We are always searching for new ways to engage our students in a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths) learning activities. We are looking at starting a Lego Club for our Junior (P-2) and Upper (3-6) school students. This will give participants an opportunity to create brick masterpieces and solve problems using Lego. In order for this to become a reality we need your help! We are asking for Lego donations of all shapes and sizes. If you can help out please send your donations to the library or front office.
Rachel La Sala
Prep 2023
Sporting News
District Cross Country
Due to the rain we had at the end of Term 1, the event was rescheduled. Our Runcorn school team will now compete on Wednesday 27th of April. Please ensure children are at school by 7.45am as the bus leaves at 8am sharp. They need to be in full Runcorn State School sports uniform wearing a hat and sunscreen with extra sunscreen in their bag to reapply. Spare clothing and shoes may help as children got a bit muddy crossing the creek last year. The event will take place at CJ Greenfields Sportsgrounds, Freeman Rd, Richlands. Good luck to all.
Gala Days
Bring on Friday 29th of April, our first Gala Day for the year! Students need to be at school by 8am sharp so we can change into team uniforms and mark the rolls. Buses leave at 8.30am. You must email Mrs Sutherland lsuth18@eq.edu.au by 3pm on Thursday 28th of April, the day before Gala Day, if you are taking your child home from the venue. Buses head home around 2pm and parents must pick up their children by then. Please ensure children have a hat, sunscreen, full lunch and snacks and at least 3 drink bottles. Let the fun begin!
Senior Sports Day & Athletics Trials
We are heading into Athletics season in PE and leading to our school sports day. During PE children will learn how to perform various athletics skills. They will need to nominate the events they wish to compete in. All children are required to try 3 events. Over the space of 3 afternoons, and lunchtimes if necessary, children will be trialling in these events to represent their house at Sports Day.
Music Matters
ANZAC DAY
Band and Senior Choir are performing during the Anzac Day ceremony this Friday April 22nd. Students are required to wear Formal Uniform for this performance.
Instrumental Music Messages
Strings:
Next week, Tuesday, 26th April, the Junior String Ensemble will be part of the celebration for Norman’s first birthday. We will play the pieces that we have been rehearsing outside of the Science Room from 3.15 to 4.00 pm.
Tuesday May 3rd there will be no Senior Strings rehearsal in the morning due to the QSO excursion.
QSO Excursion:
Notes for the QSO "Sounds like an Orchestra" excursion will go out soon to those students who returned their Expression of Interest forms. This excursion is on Tuesday May 3rd. Permission forms and payment will need to be made as soon as possible due to the excursion being in Week 3.
Ms Hopper
Norman's News
It is with much tail wagging that I have returned to school this week! All of my hoomans are now “pawfectly” well again and, after a relaxing holiday with my family and Harvey, I am looking forward to “digging my heels” into learning at Runcorn with you all.
I am also feeling “dog-gone” enthusiastic about the belated “pawty” for my first birthday on Tuesday 26th April from 3.15pm! It will be fun to take you all for “walkies” around the school, and giving a gold coin donation to the RSPCA will be a wonderful way to “suppawt” many animals in need. Our fantastic P&C will also have drinks and “pupcakes” for sale – I’m sure it won’t take me long to “sniff” those out!
“Last but not leashed”, I am grateful to those of you who sent through your photos ‘dressed like a dog’ as well as the many wishes that were emailed to me before the school holidays. The display of artwork and poems outside of the Resource Centre was a fabulous welcome back for me. “Fur what it’s worth”, it was all a little “mind-beagle-ing” and made me feel incredibly “impawtant”.
Big licks and tail wags,
Norman xx
P&C News
Welcome back to Term 2! We hope you had a restful break. We have some exciting fundraising events scheduled for this term.
Slime Run
The slime run is being held THIS FRIDAY, 22 April from 3:15pm. Register today at www.australianfundraising.com.au or pay $5 on the day and receive a headband, sunglasses and entry into the slime run. We will have a sausage sizzle, cold drinks and Zooper Doopers for sale. Don’t forget to wear your white shirt!!
Mothers Day Stall
Our Mothers Day stall is back! After feedback received we have sourced some amazing new items that we are sure you will love. The stall will be held on Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th May in class time. We need at least 5 volunteers to make this day a success, from wrapping to taking money. There are a total of 3 sessions each day that need to be filled for both days they are: 8am-11am, 11:30am-1:30am and 1:45pm-3pm please contact us on rsspcevents@outlook.com if you have some spare time on these two days.
Events
Have you got a fundraising idea? Please get in contact with our Events Coordinator – rsspcevents@outlook.com or our President – rsspcpresident@outlook.com
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is now open Monday 2pm – 2:30pm and Tuesday 8am – 8:30am. Email all orders to rssuniform@outlook.com and we will deliver your order to your child’s classroom as soon as we can.
If you have any old uniforms that you would like to donate please send them in with your child and let us know via email (rssuniform@outlook.com) and we will collect from their classroom.
Are you handy with a sewing needle or sewing machine or would just like to learn? We are looking for volunteers to make scrunchies, hair bows, headbands etc. to stock in our Uniform Shop. All material will be supplied. This can be done at home or we can arrange a sewing circle depending on availability. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents in the community. Please contact us to express your interest.
Tuckshop
Operating Hours – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (8:15am- - 1:45pm)
Volunteers NOW WELCOME
Flexi Schools
Tuckshop ordering is online only.
Over the counter cash sales for Ice blocks, ice creams and other frozen treat sales are at first break only. We strongly encourage you to order afternoon tea online, as afternoon tea over the counter sales are dependent on having volunteers to serve. Ice blocks can continue to be ordered online and picked up by your child from the Tuckshop. Please refer to Flexi Schools for more information.
Cupcakes and Ice Block Buckets are available for order for any special celebration.
These can be ordered on Flexi Schools and must be ordered at least 2 days in advance. Please see the birthday option in the Flexi Schools app.
Check out our extensive NEW menu here!!!!!!
https://runcornss.eq.edu.au/SupportAndResources/FormsAndDocuments/Documents/2022/2022%20Tuckshop%20Menu.pdf we welcome your feedback!
On behalf of the P&C Runcorn State School Association Executive
ANZAC Day Street Parade and Community Services Sunnybank
For a number of years now, Runcorn State School has been represented at this community event on 25th April which commemorates all who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. This year, the parade commences at 8am with a community service following at 9am.
If your child would like to be a part of this parade, please meet Mrs Schooth and Mrs McNamara at 7.30am on the Sunnybank High School Oval (at the Boorman Street side). The parade will march from Boorman St, on to Lister St and then into Gager Street.
Students will be required to meet with their parents at the conclusion of the march. It will be at parental discretion whether you would like to remain on for the community service.
We hope you can join us. Students will need to come dressed in full school uniform, including their school hat.
If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact me at jscho128@eq.edu.au
Kind regards
Julie Schooth
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