“Learning Achieving and Growing Every Day.”

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NNeewwsslliinnkk Term 1 Week 3 10th February 2017 Dear Parents and Care Givers, Today we officially inducted our 24 elected student leaders for 2017 in what was a very proud moment for all involved. Congratulations to the following students who will with great pride and responsibility lead our great school in 2017:

School Captains Arunta House Captains

Cheepara House Captains

Student Council Leaders

Sophie & David Erin & Braedyn Naomi & Logan 6B: Kaitlyn & Julia 6HH: Yasmin & Tristian 6L: Caitlin & Yeran 6S: Megan & Hoani Sports: Amelia, Zimra, Axel & Harry Music: Cadence, Mali, Liviru and Samuel School Leaders: Mia, Sophie, Joshua and Sewmith

School Vice-Captains Arunta House Vice-Captains

Cheepara House Captains

Mia & Sewmith Macey & Axel Amelia & Mareng Choral Music

Captains Bacandi House

Captains Dangatti House

Captains Mali & Cadence Abbygail & Beau Charlotte & Harry

Instrumental Music Captains

Bacandi House Vice-Captains

Dangatti House Vice-Captains

Liviru & Samuel Zimra & William Mikayla & Beau

Thank you to Councillor Geoff McDonald, past Principal Mike Ludwig, Deputy Principal of Centenary State High School Ms Tracy Soward-Amalfi and our newly inducted Adopt-A-Cop Constable Darren Goodwin and our families for also being in attendance as invited guests to celebrate this great occasion for all. Class and Staff News As previously discussed we have been working with our current class structure as a result of the Day 8 total of 731 students. We currently have over allocated classes in our Year Five cohort (classes of 30 and 29 students) and the Year Four M class was under allocated (16 students). As a result the Year Four M class will become a composite class of Year Four and Five students from Monday the 13th of February 2017. Thank you to our families for considering and supporting this small change. In other class news, we are still working with Education Queensland to source a suitable replacement for our Year 2/3F class. Thank you to Mrs Julie Atikinson who is able to continue as the students’ teacher until a replacement is found.

School Parking: What’s that – I’m sounding like a broken record!!!! It was wonderful to see the Toowoomba Regional Council parking inspectors visit our school this week. This is in response to the numerous complaints that have been recently received at a school and council level. Please take care when parking around our school. We only want each and every member of our school community to be safe. They will continue to support our requests in the near future so please obey the street and parking signs – it’s your kids we are trying to keep safe.

Stay safe and cool this weekend everyone! Thanks Ben

32a High Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350 Phone: 4617 7333 Fax: 4617 7300

Email: Principal@rangevilless.eq.edu.au Web: www.rangevilless.eq.edu.au

P & C: pandc@rangevilless.eq.edu.au.

Principal: Ben Kidd Deputy Principals: Kerri Hodgson and Matthew Henry

Head of Special Education Services: Julie Franklin Business Services Manager: Linda Robinson

STUDENT ABSENCE LINE: 4617 7366

“Learning Achieving and Growing Every Day.”

School Leaders’ Induction

Friday 10th

February 2017

“Learning Achieving and Growing Every Day.”

FOR SALE

Rangeville State School Centenary Cookbook now $5.00

Rangeville Centenary Book now $5.00

Rangeville fridge magnet display pockets now $.200

Available from the Office or Uniform shop.

Harmony Day Celebrations 2017

On Friday 17 March 2016, we will be celebrating Harmony Day in Rangeville State School. As orange is the

colour to represent Harmony Day, students are encouraged to wear something orange to school that day.

There will be a special parade in the morning and students will be engaging in different cultural activities

throughout the day.

For Grades 3 – 6 students, the school has made arrangements with professional cultural performers to

present various cultural activities including traditional dances and musical performances. This is an

excellent opportunity for your child to engage in and be part of this vibrant and colourful celebration.

Cost per student : $6.50 Permission letters will be sent out in the coming weeks.

If you or your child would like to perform a cultural item at the special parade on that day, please contact

Mrs San H. Tay at 46177333 or email stay4@eq.edu.au.

Library News

On Wednesday the 22nd of February we are having our 2017 Author Visit. This year Aleesah Darlison is

our visiting author and she has written over 20 books suitable for young children through to

teenagers. She is an engaging speaker and will run 3 large group presentations for students as well as a

writing workshop in the afternoon for students in years 4 - 6. The cost is $5 per child. Children who wish

to participate in the writing workshop will need to sign up at the library. Numbers are limited to 30 and

there is no extra cost. We are looking forward to it and some of her books are in the library for everyone

to read. To celebrate this event next week we will be making unicorn hats to wear during the talks as one

of Aleesah's series is called the Unicorn Riders.

Digital Technologies

Superhero Daughter Day – 11 March

The Tech Girls Movement, along with Diverse City Careers and Technology One, invite you to join in the fun

on Superhero Daughter Day 2017!

Celebrating the upcoming International Women’s Day, this event helps to promote technology as a career

path for young females.

Year 1 to 7 girls along with their parents or carers are invited to have fun with their peers, meet some cool

female role models in IT, learn about STEM entrepreneurship and how to build an app!

The event is being held in Brisbane on Saturday 11 March 2017, from 1PM – 3:00PM; register here.

RSS Chess Club

Term 1 chess lessons with Mr Les Lord will be held Wednesday 1st break and will

commence week 3. These lessons cater for all levels from beginner to advanced.

“Learning Achieving and Growing Every Day.”

The annual Toowoomba District Primary School Individual Chess Championship will be held on Tuesday 7th

March during school time at Christian Outreach College. Entries close 24/2/16.

Students are welcome to turn up to the library at first break to play chess and practise their skills.

Please see Mrs Cunningham in the library for forms and more information.

Christian Religious Instruction

C.R.I. begins on Monday 13 February with each year level having their lesson on a different day of the

school week.

Those children whose parents wish them to participate, do C.R.I. in their classroom, while those children

whose parents do not wish them to participate are moved and supervised away from the lesson.

Any questions about C.R.I. at Rangeville State School can be directed to me by contacting the school office

and I will endeavour to return your call as soon as I can.

Rachel Buttsworth class room teacher and coordinator of C.R.I. for Rangeville State School

Students in Years 1-6 at our School are invited to participate in the Christian Religious Instruction Program contact the Office at CRI is usually a weekly lesson for students from year one up. The program reinforces Qld education core

values of responsibility, understanding, respect, tolerance, inclusion, integrity, freedom, compassion and

caring. Trained instructors are drawn from a variety of Christian Churches. Each instructor holds a blue

card, is accredited by their church and is approved by the school principal. Queensland Government

Legislation has approved the teaching of Religious

Instruction in State Schools since 1910. The curriculum encourages story telling, drama,

interactive discussions, music, games and craft.

Your child will:

• Explore Bible stories and the history, geography and culture of the times.

• Talk about Christian beliefs which have helped to shape our nation.

• Discover what the Bible says about God and the life and teachings of Jesus.

• Learn to value and respect their own and other’s beliefs.

• Be encouraged to develop positive values and choices eg. thankfulness, forgiveness and hope.

Helping and equipping your child to make good choices

OR

Oakey State High School has a vacancy for a temporary full- time (38 hours per week)

Agricultural Assistant commencing 06.03.17, concluding 01.03.2019.

All applicants must apply in writing as per application package which is available from the school office or

school website oakeyshs.eq.edu.au.

Applications closing 4pm, 17th February, 2017 should be marked “Private and Confidential” and addressed

to The Business Services Manager, Oakey State High School, PO Box 319, OAKEY 4401 or emailed to

bsm@oakeyshs.eq.edu.au .

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

The successful applicant must hold or make application for, and be able to obtain, a suitability card from

Public Safety Business Agency.

A probationary period may apply.

Please phone 4691 4100 for further details.

DETE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Gabbinbar State School has a vacancy for a cleaner.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

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

“Learning Achieving and Growing Every Day.”

A permanent cleaner is required for 24.25 hours per week. Application packages are available from the

Gabbinbar State School Office.

Closing Date 24 February 2017

The successful applicant will be subject to a “Working With Children Check” and may be subject to a

probation period of up to three months.

All enquiries to Gabbinbar State School on 4631 5222.

Application will remain current for 12 months. Highfields State Secondary College

Expression of Interest

Science Operations Officer .60 FTE - 22.00 hr/wk + ADO

Expressions of interest are being called for the above position for the period of:

27 February 2017 until 23 June 2017, with the possibility of extension.

Applicants are required to:

Provide a brief resume of their relevant experience

• Nominate 2 referees - one being current supervisor

• email applications to: cwrig1.eq.edu.au

Main Duties include:

Liaise with science teaching staff on their needs for practical work

• Maintain a safe chemical/laboratory waste storage/handling/preparation/disposal system in

accordance with departmental guidelines

• Prepare chemical solutions of known concentration from bulk supplies

• Assist with demonstrations, instruction of students on use/care of equipment during

science experiments.

For further information, please contact:

Cindy Wright

Business Services Manager

Phone: 07 4614 7222

Applications should be forwarded by close of business Friday, 17 February 2017

COOLAROO FOOTBALL CLUB Are a leading AFL club in Toowoomba and will be holding a

Sign On Fun Afternoon Sunday 26th February 2-5 pm at Gold Park Sport Complex, Hume Street.

Teams for the 2017 season will include;

Boys: Under 8, 10, 12 ,14 ,16 , Reserves, Seniors Girls: Under 8, 10, 12, 14, Seniors

Fee discounts will apply when you and your friend register at the same time.

For further information or registration details please contact coolaroosecretary@gmail.com

Like and follow us on Facebook Register with us and have a great AFL season in 2017!

FIRST AID COURSES

If your child, family member or friend needed emergency first aid, would you know what to do?

Complete a one-day first aid course with us to gain the confidence, skills and knowledge to respond to a

range of emergency situations - you could even save a life!

The course is held in our dedicated training room, with all training materials and equipment provided. Tea

and coffee are available, but please bring your own lunch.

COURSE: HLTAID003 Provide first aid (includes HLTAID001 CPR)

DATES: Saturday 18 February 2017

Saturday 15 April 2017

Saturday 17 June 2017

Saturday 19 August 2017

Saturday 14 October 2017

“Learning Achieving and Growing Every Day.”

TIME: 8.30am - 4.30pm

VENUE: Kath Dickson Family Centre 2 Lawrence Street, Toowoomba

COST: $120. Bookings essential.

Call 07 4633 8400 or email info@kdfc.com.au to find out more and reserve your place.

TOOWOOMBA RUGBY LEAGUE PRESENTS

South West Qld Emus V Toowoomba Rugby League All Stars.

Saturday February 25 at Clive Berghofer Stadium, Main match kick off – 6.30pm

Match times Under 16 – 1.30pm, Under 18 – 3.00pm, Women – 4.30pm Main Game – 6.30pm

MEDIA RELEASE – Toowoomba City Rollers’ junior roller derby intake.

Looking for a sport that caters to all levels of experience and encourages teamwork, courage

and respect for others? Junior roller derby may be for you!

The Toowoomba City Rollers would like to invite male and female skaters aged 6-16 to join their junior

skater program. No previous roller skating experience is necessary. Junior roller derby is a great way to

build confidence and learn new skills in a fun and encouraging environment.

Training for new skaters takes place each Monday night at Gowrie Junction Progress Association Hall from

6-7:30pm at a cost of $5 per session.

For more information, email toowoombacityrollers@gmail.com or visit

www.facebook.com/toowoombacityrollers/

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

REGULAR EVENTS

Wednesday School Banking

Mon & Thurs P&C Uniform Shop 8.30 – 9.15am

Wednesday P&C Uniform Shop 2.15 – 3.15pm

FEBRUARY 2017

Mon 13th Range Zone Swim Carnival

Auskick 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Mon 20th Auskick 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Tues 21st P&C Meeting

Wed 22nd Author Visit – Aleesah Darlison

Fri 24th 2017 Welcome Night, Sausage Sizzle and Finding Dory on School Oval

Mon 27th Auskick 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Tues 28th Pizza Day

MARCH 2017

Wed 1st Darling Downs Swim Carnival

Mon 6th Auskick 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Tues 7th Individual Chess Tournament