Newsletter Term 4 Week 3
From the Principal
Year 4 Camp
How exciting for our Year 4’s who headed off to camp on Wednesday. It was a pleasure to visit the site on Thursday morning and enjoy breakfast with the students and spend the morning session with them. It is always lovely to observe students outside of the normal school environment and see them challenge themselves in new and different ways. We are so fortunate at Runcorn State School to have staff that volunteer their time to support our camp program. A big thank you to the staff involved for being away from your own families in order to provide this experience for our students.
The New Play Spaces
The new play spaces are now fully open. It is wonderful to see students back on our playground equipment and enjoying the interactive natural elements of the new areas. We have trees being trimmed in this area within the next week and then our new shade cloths will be installed. What an exciting time for our students. We would like to remind parents that these play spaces, just like our playgrounds, are unsupervised before 8.45am and at the end of the school day, from 3.00pm onwards. It should be noted that Community Members, Parents or Guardians cannot provide supervision at these times, even for their own child/children, unless a request to use school facilities has been submitted and approved. This is because PCYC (Before and After School Care) providers have access to our play spaces at this time, supervising the registered students only. We thank you for your cooperation.
Please Keep our Children Safe
Many of us never give a second thought as to which side of the road we should drop off or collect our children. It is much safer for your children and other motorists if your children leave the car from the rear kerb side door. This stops children getting out of the car into oncoming traffic and reduces their risk of them being injured. It is safer if you park on the school side of the road. Please take care not to park in the ‘No Parking’ and ‘No Stopping’ areas marked around our school as this puts children at unnecessary risk.
We are very fortunate to have manned school crossings around our school. Unfortunately, it has been reported to me that parents are pulling up on the opposite side of Ardargie Street and children are crossing the road but not using the supervised crossing. This concerns me as this is a very busy thoroughfare. Please take care around our school and ensure your children use the crossings provided to us to keep our children safe.
Meg McClure
From the Deputy Principal
2023 School Stationery Lists
2023 School Stationery Lists have been sent home.
Roberta Matlock
From the Head of Department - Curriculum
The Big Write
The Big Write has continued into Term 4. This week’s prompt was simply the word SCARED.
I was lucky enough to have three authors visit me from 1S to share their tales of Halloween, lost kittens and a creepy forest.
I also had some creative poets in 4R share their efforts using the SCARED prompt. Below is one of many impressive poems from 4R, written by Erin.
“Once upon a rhyme. 3:00am is a scary time. Bones are creaking. While you are sleeping. Ashes fall to the ground while you hear a scary sound.You probably wouldn’t of been scared. If you were paired. 
Halloween night is where things go far from right. You see a nun. You need to RUN RUN RUN.
You were dared but you pretended to not be scared. The amount of fear will make you scream” MAMA MIA!” Have a scare as you hear a tear. You run up to a tree. You hear a moan and you begin to flee. You hear a knife that sounds like a scythe. It is very clear that you are in fear. You can’t train if you are in pain. You here an aroooo. But what are you going to do. No one cared that you are scared. You are in grave. No save. You see a spider yes your a rider. Are you gonna RUN RUN RUN from that nun. You see a door. Still no score. Keep running
You really cunning. Run from this nightmare see the sight yeah. The end”
I can’t wait to see what else our creative writers come up with over the next 7 weeks!
Rachel La Sala
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
End of Year Concert
On November 23rd we are holding our End of Year Concert at Sunnybank State High School. This is a whole school evening concert where each year level perform 2 songs for the school community. The focus of Classroom Music this term is to prepare for repertoire this concert so it is encouraged for all students to attend.
The P&C will be raffling off hampers on the evening and there will be food and drink available for purchase. It will be a fabulous evening and a fun way to close off our year!!
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.
Newsletters
Don't forget that you can always collect a hard copy of the current newsletter from the office. You can also view/download it from our website: https://runcornss.schoolzineplus.com/enews?nid=23 You can also download the Schoolzine App from your App Store. Once downloaded, search for Runcorn State School and use password is 4109, when prompted. Happy reading.
Parking
Please see below a message from Cr Kim Marx regarding programmed school zone patrols.
Environment Club
The Environment Club has started collecting paper and cardboard from classrooms this term. Year 4 and 5 students will collect and empty the paper waste on Thursdays into a special yellow bin for waste pick up on Friday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IP0Ch1Va44&t=20s
Above is a video about paper recycling. It could be a discussion starter to help your children understand why the new bin is in the classrooms. There are plenty of other types of videos available that are worth a look. Just head to Youtube.
The collection of plastic bottles, poppers etc for the Containers for Change program is going well. Year 5 students are making sure that the clear containers are in both eating areas. We have raised $100 worth of much needed funds for the school. Any community member keen to contribute to this project can deposit their glass, plastic and cans in the TOMRA Reverse Vending Machine near Macgregor State Primary School (pictured) or at the Return-It Centre at 137 Ingram Road, Acacia Ridge (using the Scheme ID number below).
Sports equipment has been ordered using the Wonder Bread Bags points Runcorn State School collected. Looking forward to the delivery of these items soon.
Lastly, the Heritage Garden is growing fabulously with lettuces and tomatoes being picked for the Tuckshop. Very much aware that the plants are a little squished under the nets but we have successfully prevented the possums feasting on our vegetables. Ideas are being floated around about how we can grow some of the taller plants. Please email suggestions to the P & C Association (rsspcsecretary@outlook.com) or Mrs McNamara (jmcna155@eq.edu.au) or Ms Daglish (mdagl3@eq.edu.au). Again, thank you for all your support with these ventures.
Please remind students that Environment Club is open to all year levels and will be held:
Tuesday lunchtime 11:30am – Ms Daglish
Thank you so much to the Runcorn community for the support with collecting of bread/wrap bags. Families can continue to recycle plastics at any REDCYCLE outside most supermarkets. Also a big thank you for encouraging students to use the Containers for Change tubs. Now we are hoping to make a difference to paper waste throughout the school.
National Bandanna Day & Day for Daniel - 28 October 2022
On Friday the 28th of October, Runcorn State School is celebrating Bandanna Day by raising funds for Canteen, an organisation who supports children touched by cancer. The Student Council is selling bandannas for $5 opposite the Tuckshop area every morning from Monday 24th October until Friday 28th October. Get in quick before they are sold out!
Also on Friday the 28th October, it is Day for Daniel where students can wear red to school to raise awareness about child safety. In class, students will be practising the skills to RECOGNISE, REACT, AND REPORT unsafe situations from a program created by Mr and Mrs Morecombe after the loss of their son Daniel. There is no gold coin collection for this day as it is a day of reflection and awareness.
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
All Book Club 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
There has been such a woof around the classrooms the past few weeks and it has been pawsome to have been a part of many learning activities at Runcorn.
The Year 1 students challenged me to lay very still while they measured how long I was from my front paws to the end of my very fluffy tail. They also creatively outlined me with chalk so that I could move to the side and observe their measurements with a ruler! I was impressed with the “lengths” that the students went to include me in their outdoor lesson time!
I was also very lucky to receive a letter written by the students in Prep B as they began their letter-writing unit of work. I was dog-gone excited to see how hard they had worked to collaboratively construct their letter. Of course, I barked out a reply as quickly as I could and raced it back to the Prep B Letterbox!
I also assisted the Year 3 students with their poetry unit! I was humbled to hear that 3K had analysed the poem that I wrote about the holidays and the students did an amazing job of illustrating their favourite two lines.
I hope to include some of 3C's work next time, as I was with them this morning while they brainstormed some ideas, about me, using their 5 senses. Stay tuned for those! I’m sure you will be as pleased as I was to hear that I “smell like roses” after I’ve been to Paws Only Grooming!
Until next time, big licks and tail wags,
Norman x
P&C News
MANGO FUNDRAISER
All mango orders and payments are due by tomorrow (21st October). It’s a great opportunity to order trays of beautiful Bowen Special Mangoes where a portion of the profits come back to support our students. Trays are $26 and the quality is always exceptional. Delivery is expected the week of the 5th December but exact date to be advised.
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. Class letters have now been sent home and class themes are listed below.
NATURE PLAY CELEBRATION PICNIC
We invite all families to come and enjoy a picnic on the oval on November 18, 3pm. This is to celebrate the opening of our new nature play area. More information to come.
TUCKSHOP
Operating Hours
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (8:15am - 1:45pm)
- Monday and Tuesday (over the counter sales only, 11:15am – 11:45am)
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.
DAY FOR DANIEL
The 28th October is Day for Daniel. The Tuckshop is offering a Day for Daniel cupcake for afternoon tea to help raise awareness of child safety. The cupcakes are $2.00 each and all orders need to be placed via Flexischools.
Sushi is back! 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 your child's 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 2:00pm – 2:30pm
Tuesday 8:15am – 8:45am
Get ready for 2023. Now is a great time to update your uniforms for next year. You can visit during opening hours, or alternatively you can 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.
2023 PREP UNIFORM ORDERS
The Uniform Shop will be open the following times for 2023 Prep students only:
Pre-Prep Session 1 - 21/10/22 – 8:30am – 9:00am
Pre-Prep Session 3 - 04/11/22 – 8:30am – 9:00am
Prep Orientation – 18/11/22 – 8:15am – 9:00am
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