Newsletter Term 4 Week 1
From the Principal
Welcome Back
A big welcome back to all students and families. When I walk around the school I see students learning in calm and organised classes and high-quality teaching taking place. Our school has a lot to be proud of regarding the effort that we’re making towards improving student learning outcomes. There was a lot to celebrate during Term 3. Students and parents had a wonderful time at the P&C Disco, the music showcase delighted everyone that attended and we also had the Science Fair that was a resounding success.
Term 4
Term 4 is always an exciting term for students with swimming, concerts and end of year celebrations. However, we will continue to focus on quality teaching and learning and strike a balance between the events and the core business. During the course of the Term, the school will begin to prepare for the year ahead. We will meet the 2023 Prep students as well as other students joining us in the new year. Sadly, we also say goodbye to our Year 6 students and other families that might be moving away from Runcorn. To this end, if you know that you are not returning in 2023, please notify the office by email by 30 October on admin@runcornss.eq.edu.au. This will help us predict, as accurately as possible, our numbers for next year.
Requests for specific teachers will not be considered
When organising class groupings for the upcoming year our staff commit a lot of time to working out the best combinations. This takes many weeks and many drafts of classes as well as matching teachers to class groups. I believe and trust that our teachers will do the best they can to make sure classes are balanced and have the right combinations for teaching and learning in 2023. If you have any considerations regarding classes for 2023, please see your child’s teacher. These requests will be considered when class lists are being formulated. Teachers may be changing year levels so please do not put in any requests for specific teachers. We thank you for your support with this process. Next year we are expecting approximately 470 students and 20 class teachers.
New speed camera technology
In a world-first road safety initiative, new speed camera technology will soon target speeding drivers at selected school zones across Queensland. Everyone has a role in keeping our roads safe. It is imperative drivers reduce their speed to the signed 40 km/h speed limit and be aware of activity by students on or near the road. Speed cameras will only operate during school zone times at the selected schools. Parents and Carers dropping off or picking up students are urged to comply with school zone speed limits. Those who slow down will not be penalised.
Meg McClure
From the Deputy Principal
2023 School Stationery Lists
2023 School Stationery Lists will be sent home with students this week.
It is recommended that families purchase stationery items as early as possible and don’t risk being caught up in supply issues that occur in January each year.
Roberta Matlock
From the Head of Department - Curriculum
Inquiry Learning at Runcorn
We are continuously embedded Inquiry Learning here at Runcorn. As Teachers we are always providing provocations to encourage all students to be curious and ask questions across all learning areas. We facilitate opportunities for students to be leaders of their own learning and wonderings. We explicitly teach the skills and content required for our students to build on their prior knowledge and experience base.
Students use and apply The Learning Assets across all learning areas to support their own personal inquiry journeys. These assets are explicitly taught, scaffolded and broken down so every student knows when and how to use each one.
Rachel La Sala
From the Japanese Teacher
Friendly reminder to Year 6 Parents/Carers from Japanese Teacher
Year 6 students are going to Kokoro Japanese Kitchen as a part of the curriculum this Term. If you haven't yet paid, please make a payment and return the parent consent form by Tuesday 11th October.
Sensei Nagashima
Music Matters
Save the Date - Term 4:
- Tuesday November 22nd- Academic and Music Awards Parade, 9:15am start
- Wednesday November 23rd- End of Year Concert- Sunnybank SHS
Rehearsals- All Groups
Rehearsals are part of the curriculum and is reflected in students final Instrumental Music assessment. Please be at rehearsals 5 minutes before they are due to start and make sure that you have your Music accessories and instrument and are ready to start on time. This also applies for Senior Choir.
Band- Monday 7:30am
Senior Strings- Tuesday 7:30am
Junior Strings- Tuesday 3pm
Senior Choir- Wednesday 8am
Mariel Hopper - mxhop2@eq.edu.au
From the Health Teacher
The RACQ Community and Education Team will be delivering the Streets Ahead road safety program to Prep to Year 6 students from Wednesday 5 October to Friday 7 October.
To reinforce and extend your child’s learning of pedestrian, passenger and riding safety, you can access Resource Packs with different age-appropriate activities for Prep to Year 6 in each. In addition to these packs, there is also four educational videos demonstrating the strategies taught for Prep – Year 2 students.
These resources will assist you to continue teaching road safety, implementing the strategies your children will learn, and applying them to your everyday lives. Resources and more information can be found here: https://www.racq.com.au/streetsahead
Runcorn State School staff and students would like to thank Kula and Louise, RACQ Educators, for their engaging presentations around street safety.
Zoya Daryau
Swimming Starts Term 4 Week 1 for all students
Monday: Prep
Thursday: Year 1, Year 2, 2/3L, Year 4
Friday: Year 3, Year 5, Year 6
Health and Safety Requirements:
- All students must wear a swimming cap. No cap = no swim
- A one-piece swim suit or shorts and a long or short sleeve sun safe shirt (not singlet)
- A towel
- Thongs or sandals for walking to and from the pool
- SPF 30 + broad spectrum sunscreen
- Swimming goggles are optional
- Students with open or infected sores or abrasions are not able to swim in the pool Band aids and dressings can’t be worn in the pool
- Jewellery is not permitted including any earnings
Please email the Class Teacher each day your child is unable to swim.
From the Administration Office
Incursion/Excursion/Camp Payments
Runcorn State School is now a cashless school. Thank you for continuing to pay for your children's incursions/excursions/camp payments via our preferred methods:- BPoint and EFTPOS. If you require any assistance paying via BPoint, please contact the school office. Unfortunately we are unable to accept payments over the phone.
Parking
Please see below a friendly reminder from the Department of Transport and Main Roads regarding parking safely around our school. For more information, please click on this link www.tmr.qld.gov.au.
Runcorn Reading Club
Runcorn Reading Club
When: Wednesday morning before school 8:15am
Where: outside 2IH classroom, D Block
The Runcorn State School little library book exchange trolley is out and available for all students to enjoy during reading club. It is loaded with beautiful books donated by Runcorn families.
How it works:
Take a book - If children see a book they’d like to read they can take it with them to read at home or in class. Once they have finished with it they can return it to the trolley.
Give a book - if children would like to keep the book. They can bring one from home to leave on the trolley in it’s place.
Happy Reading!
Mrs Irons
Book Club
Book Club is back for Term 4! Brochures have gone home this week. All orders are to be made via LOOP. No cash orders are to be accepted. Orders will earn Scholastic rewards for stocking our school Library. Thank you for supporting Book Club!
Melissa Bayle
Book Club Coordinator
Norman's News
Welcome back to Term 4! I hope that you had a “pawsome” holiday and that you have come back to Runcorn feeling as eager as I am when I hear Mrs Schooth open her treat bag! I noticed that many of you have returned with big smiles and as I bounded in and out of classrooms this morning with Mrs Schooth I felt excited about all of the interesting learning activities that this term will hold. As poetry was one of the topics for some year levels, I thought that I would take the “oppawtunity” to describe my holidays using Poetry.
The Holidays Were Fun
My ears were alert and my tongue was out,
I was so happy I could almost shout.
I had more time than ever to play out the back,
To pull all of the chew toys out of the sack.
Time to dig holes in the freshly laid sand,
Ready in the garden to lend Mum a hand.
I had time on the couch to chill out and stretch,
And plenty of time with my ball to play fetch.
I had time for walks and to work on my “training”,
And plenty of time to get wet when it was raining.
I had time for walks in lots of great parks,
And glorious time to share my stories in barks.
Lots of time to lie around as I do
But after a while, I began to miss you.
Holidays are fun… but school days are too-
So I’m glad to be back wearing my Runcorn Blue!
With big licks and tail wags,
Norman
P&C News
P&C CALENDAR OF EVENTS – TERM 4 | |
Mango Fundraiser | Week 1 – Week 3 (closes 21st October) |
P&C Meeting | Week 3 - 17th October (6:30 pm) |
Afternoon Tea with the P&C | Week 3 – 18th October (3:00 pm) |
End of Year Concert Basket Raffles and BBQ | Week 8 - 23rd November |
Swimming Carnival Meal Deal | Week 10 – 6th December |
MANGO FUNDRAISER
The P&C will, once again, be running the Mango Fundraiser. You will have the opportunity to order trays of beautiful Bowen Special Mangoes where a portion of the profits come back to support our students. If you haven’t already received one, please keep an eye out for the order forms coming home this week with your students. Strict closing date of 21st October.
END OF YEAR CONCERT RAFFLES
Each year at our End of Year Concert, the P&C have a “mega” raffle where you can purchase tickets to win a wonderful hamper full of goodies. These hampers are put together by the P&C but are reliant on the kind donations of our school community to make them spectacular!
There is one raffle basket for each class and all classes have chosen their own theme. It is hoped that students will contribute an item (or more if you wish) which compliments the class theme and will add to the excitement of the raffle. More information on this and what the class themes are will be coming home soon.
NEXT P&C MEETING AND AFTERNOON TEA WITH THE P&C
The next P&C meeting is being held on Monday 17th October at 6:30 pm in the Resource Centre/Library. We also invite all Parents and Carers for light refreshments next to Girrawheen Place on Tuesday, 18th October from 3:00pm. This will be an opportunity to hear what occurred at the P&C meeting, upcoming events and how you can help.
TUCKSHOP
Operating Hours
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (8:15am - 1:45pm)
- Monday and Tuesday (over the counter sales only, 11:15 – 11:45)
We would love to welcome some more volunteers at the Tuckshop. Please contact Jodie or Angela at tuckshop@runcornss.eq.edu.au if you are available.
Jobs include putting order stickers on bags, food preparation, baking, packing orders. No experience is necessary. Everyone welcome.
Sushi has been added to our menu. This will be available again from Week 3 this Term. This is only available on Thursdays and numbers are limited. We recommend ordering early so you don’t miss out. Orders must be placed via Flexischools.
Did you know you can order for a Term 4 birthday? Don’t forget Cupcakes and Ice Block Buckets are available to order via Flexischools. Get in early and secure your spot so you don’t miss out. (Cupcakes only available Wednesday-Friday).
UNIFORM AND STATIONERY SHOP
Operating Hours
Monday 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Tuesday 8:15 am – 8:30 am
Normal trading hours will resume next week in the Uniform Shop. Alternatively, you can still email orders to rssuniform@outlook.com. These orders will be filled and delivered to your child’s classroom as soon as possible. Order forms are available from the website Uniform shop (eq.edu.au)
A small amount of new and used stationery items are also available for purchase. Prices are extremely competitive and it’s a great opportunity to refill empty pencil cases for the remainder of the year or grab a bargain for next year.
If you have any uniforms that you would like to donate or stationery items in good condition, please send them in with your child. Please let us know at rssuniform@outlook.com so we can arrange collection from your child’s classroom.
PRE-PREP UNIFORM ORDERS
The Uniform Shop with be open before the Pre-Prep sessions on the 21st October and 4th November for Pre-Prep students only from 8:30 am – 9:15am. This will give those families attending these sessions a chance to try on and order uniforms before Orientation Day.
The Uniform Shop will then open on the Prep Orientation Day for trying on and ordering. Opening hours on this day will be advised closer to the date.
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