Ph: 3340 5333

Warrigal Road, Eight Mile Plains. QLD 4113

warrigalroadss.eq.edu.au

SCHOOL

PHOTOS

14 & 15 March

HARMONY DAY

21 March

GALA DAY 2

22 March

Parent Teacher

Interviews

28 March

2 April

SENIOR (Yr 4-6)

SPORTS DAYS

29 March Day 1

1 April Day 2

PARK ‘n’

STRIDE

5 April

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

CHESS

The Warrigal Road State School team has won 1st place in the Intermediate Team Trophy

under Novice Grade category in the chess competition that was organised by South Brisbane

Junior Chess Club Primary Schools at Coorparoo.

The team of 4 boys are Raymond L

6C, Mathew L 6B, Forrest F 2A

and Bryan N 6A. There were 18

teams who participated in this

category, either from the private or

state schools. They played 6

games including being challenged

by the Open team.

Congratulation boys – well done for doing so well!

LEARNING GOALS

Children in all year levels work out what their learning goals are in reading, writing and

mathematics. These goals help them focus on specific areas of their learning that they may

need extra support in or it may just be the next thing in a pattern of learning. Ask your child

what their learning goals are – helping them by talking about the goals will assist them to be

successful.

DI CARTER

FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPALS

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS 2019

Parent teacher interviews form part of our formal reporting period process to parents. These

interviews are an important opportunity for parents and teachers to meet to discuss student

progress.

Parent Teacher interviews will be held for Years Prep to Year Six on Thursday 28 March

(3:30-8:00pm) and Tuesday 2 April (3:30-8:00pm). All interviews will be held in the Hall.

The school uses an online booking system called SOBS which saves time for parents and

teachers. When using SOBS parents will be able to book a 15 minute slot that best suits you

within the above times.

USING SOBS:

Go to website: www.sobs.com.au Or Parent login: https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt/parent.php?schoolid=70351

MAXIMISING

STUDENT

ACHIEVEMENT

High Yield

Teaching

Strategies

Timely

Appropriate Targeted

Intervention for Every Child

Specific Data Analysis that

Informs Planning

and Teaching

Student Absence Hotline: 3340 5360 or email - absences@warrigalroadss.eq.edu.au

Click on Parent/Teacher bookings

Find Warrigal Road State School in search function (make sure this is not the P & C Association)

Sign into parent access- New users will need to create access by using an email address, parent name

and phone number.

Enter your child’s name. If you have registered your student on SOBS previously you will need to

check the current year level is selected.

Select date you wish to attend and click on book interviews.

Select your child’s teacher, please note if your child has 2 teachers, please choose the teacher who

works the most days.

Click on timeslot to book (green indicates time is available, red is unavailable, please choose another

time)

Email yourself a confirmation of booking.

Please note that booking times will open Thursday 14 March 6:00pm and will close Tuesday 26 March at

11:59pm.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

Our 2019 school photos have been scheduled for this week, Thursday 14 and Friday 15 March.

All payments are to be made online directly to the photography company, Silver Rose. Please see the details

below. As in previous years, no payments will be taken through the school office.

Teachers will let their classes know when their photo day is, so families can be prepared.

RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION

Religious Instruction commenced on Monday 4 March. The approved faith groups for 2019 currently include

Interdenominational Christian, Buddhist (unfortunately, only for Year Three to Six students), Sikhism and

Islam (pending faith group commitment). Changes to your preferences around participation in Religious

Instruction can be made in writing at any time and forwarded to the Principal.

TRAFFIC SAFETY – PICK UP/DROP OFF ZONES

Remember to demonstrate safe traffic behaviour around the school and in pick up and drop off areas.

Police and administration staff have been patrolling the area in recent weeks and have noted the following

behaviours:

Parents parking in no-parking zones (yellow-lined areas) and across private driveways.

Parents driving away from pick up zones, whilst children have no seatbelts on.

Parents ignoring the ‘No Stopping’ signs, particularly on Demigre Street.

Parents encouraging their own children to cross the road in between the pickup zones, and not at the

school crossings.

Warrigal Road State School, along with other local stakeholders, have spent a lot of time lobbying for the

current signage around school, in order to keep our students safe. Please adhere to the traffic laws and be

patient when picking your children up.

Also, please have a conversation with your child as to where they are to meet you at the end of the day.

Students being picked up must go straight to their designated pick-up area, and are NOT permitted to play on

play equipment and in other areas while they wait. Please note, any students not picked up within a reasonable

timeframe after 3pm, will be taken to the office for collection.

FIT LESSONS

Throughout the past few weeks, the Deputy Principals have been teaching lessons in each of the classes based

around our focus rule for the term: Being Respectful. In the Year 3 and 4 classrooms, we have focussed on what

being respectful looks like, sounds like and feels like in different areas of the school environment. We have

particularly focussed on areas such as the toilets, the library, the playground and

eating areas, as well as what respect looks like when walking through the school.

In order to show respect, students should be very aware of how their words and

actions impact on other people, property and environments.

TOILETS

We have had a few incidents of students vandalising our school toilets by

throwing toilet paper and water around. You may see our new signs up in the

toilet areas reminding students to be responsible and be respectful when using our

facilities. Please discuss this with your child at home to reinforce this message.

PARK ‘n’ STRIDE / ANTI-BULLYING DAY

Officially, the Anti-Bullying Day (Bullying…No

Way! Day) is recognised this year on 15 March.

With so many other events going on in the

school, Warrigal Road State School will

recognise this day on Friday 5 April.

On this date we will be holding our Term 1 Park

‘n’ Stride (please see details below) and

encouraging everyone to wear an ORANGE

SHIRT to support the anti-bullying message.

TYRONE BRUCE, CATHY COLEMAN, KAREN COOMBES, SARAH ABBOT

PAYMENT FOR RESOURCE SCHEME AND EXCURSIONS/INCURSIONS

Payments can also be made via Centrepay. Please contact the office if you wish to set up a new deduction.

Our Cash Collection window is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8.15am to 11.00am.

Can you please make sure that all payments are made on these days only between these times? Money cannot

be accepted after 11.00am as we cannot hold it on the premises.

If you have any questions re payment, please don’t hesitate to contact the office.

ALLYSON STEPHENS, BUSINESS SERVICES MANAGER

Year Level Excursion Cost Due Date

All Student Resource Scheme – (non laptop classes only) $100

Prep Instrumental Storytelling Show $7 15 March

Selected Music various overdue

MUSIC NOTES SHEP Program: The State Honours Ensemble Program is an educational program for music students that helps

extend and encourage their pursuit of musical excellence. SHEP is now a firmly established aspect of music

learning in Queensland, bringing together young people from all over the State, in regional centres and

Brisbane to share their passion for making music.

All nominated students will receive an email regarding the process and then over the next 2 weeks, those

students will know the outcome of their nomination. There have been over 2000 students nominated to partake

in this opportunity. Parents, please note your child is not obligated to attend this Program, and it is up to

your family to follow-through with this information if you receive the successful email.

Program Details:

Dates 31 May – 2 June 2019

Location Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, South Bank Campus

Fee $280

Important Information:

Rehearsal Times: Friday 4pm – 6.30 pm, Saturday 8.30 am – 4 pm, Sunday: Rehearsal and concert times will

be advised closer to the Program. However will be during the hours of 8 am – 5 pm.

Participating in the State Honours Ensemble Program is a major commitment and students are required to

attend all rehearsals. There is a Grand Finale Concert on Sunday 2 June.

All Choirs have begun rehearsals and students need to remember to be on time and have regular attendance.

The choir is only as good as its weakest link. Congratulations to the students who are now members of 3

choirs and who are on time and participating so well at every rehearsal. Well done!

All emails are to be directed to the following address.

music1@warrroadss.eq.edu.au

In all emails, your child’s name and class will need to be included in the subject heading

2019 MUSIC CALENDAR

TERM 1 TIME EVENT PARTICIPANTS

Sunday

24 March

2:00pm to 3.00pm

at the Staff Room

Meet and Mingle Music Staff and Parents.

(Please arrange for children to be

minded)

Week 10 9:00am Easter Bonnet Parade Year 3 Singing Club / Junior Choir

ROBYN KELLY, MUSIC DIRECTOR

SPORT SECTION

UPCOMING EASTERN TAIPANS DISTRICT SCHOOL SPORT TRIALS (10-12 YEARS ONLY)

18 March Eastern Taipans AFL - Boys

13 & 20 March Eastern Taipans Rugby League - 10-11yrs Boys

19 & 21 March Eastern Taipans Rugby League - 11-12yrs Boys

20 March Eastern Taipans AFL Girls

29 & 30 April Eastern Taipans Soccer - Girls

2 & 9 May Eastern Taipans Soccer - Boys

If you wish to nominate your child in a particular sport, please email Miss Currie (scurr72@eq.edu.au) at least 3

weeks prior to the trial date (wherever possible). Each school is only allowed to send 2 students to trial. Only

students displaying quality skill levels will be sent to trial. Most team selections pick one team which covers

a 10-12yr age group bracket. There are not individual teams for each age group.

Other Important Dates

22 March Gala Day 2

29 March Year 4-6 Senior Sports Day (1)

1 April Year 4-6 Senior Sports Day (2)

4 April Eastern Taipans District Cross Country Trial

SPORTING SCHOOLS The Sporting Schools Netball Program has now finished; however, the Touch Football Program still has one

more day. If your child was chosen in the Touch Football program, please be sure that they attend the final

session and are picked up on time at 4:15pm. The following date is the remaining session:

Touch Football – 21 March.

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES

Already this term, some of our 10-12 years students have been busy in the sporting sector, trialling for various

district teams. I would like to congratulate the following students for being selected in the Eastern Taipans

District team in their respective sports.

Basketball – Lance

Touch Football – Enah and Christina

Netball – Ambryn and Chloe

TERM 1: 2019 INSTRUMENTAL & CHOIR REHEARSALS

ENSEMBLES CONDUCTOR REHEARSAL TIMES

Thomastik Orchestra Daniel Holloway 15 March Friday 7.30am arrival at the Music Block

Chamber Strings Daniel Holloway 14 March Thursday 7.30am arrival at the Music Block

Symphonic Band Catherine Venn 14 March Thursday 7.30am arrival at the Band Room

Senior Choir Anne Pook Mon 18 Mar, 8:15am & Tue 19 Mar, 7:30am Music Block.

Chamber Choir Anne Pook Mon 18 Mar Rehearsal 7:30am at the Music Block.

Boys Chorus Anne Pook

Robyn Kelly

Tuesday 19 March 8:15 am at the Music Block.

YEAR 4-6 SENIOR CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL

Thank you to all staff, admin, YMCA, parents and students who contributed

to another successful Senior Cross Country Carnival last week. We had

fantastic team spirit, enthusiasm and running stamina on display.

Congratulations to all students who raced, whether it was in the competitive

race or the fun run. It was great to see so many students getting involved and

earning points for their house. The winning house on the day, by the

narrowest of margins, was Goonawarra. Congratulations!

The following students have been selected to represent our school at the Eastern Taipans District Cross Country

Trials on Thursday 4 April at CJ Greenfields Complex Park, Richlands. We wish them all the very best in

preparation and on the day.

AGE BOYS GIRLS

10

YEARS

BORN

2009

Luke V. 4A Elizabeth L. 4A

Mihali T. 5B Shiana Z.-T. 5D

Zen E. 5F Natalija S. 4A

Evan T. 5A Karissa L. 4B

Eric S. 5F Jasmine J.-R. 4A

Jaideep S. C. 4C Ariella B. 4B

11

YEARS

BORN

2008

Samuel J.-R. 6G Helena S. 6C

Adam H.6G Tabatha R. 5A

Shebin K. V. 6D Courtney B. 6G

Emerson C. 5D Ava T. 6G

Oliver L. 5A Enah D. 6D

Joshua S. 6G Sammy L. 6B

12

YEARS

BORN

2007

Deane C. 6F Natasha B. 6A

John J. 6F Matilda A. 6A

Ali G. 6A Bella L. 6E

Charlie H. 6B Jessica S. 6C

Matthew L. 6B Jade T. 6C

Bryan N. 6A Andrea L. 6C

The following students are turning 9 this year and are too young to

trial for districts but I would like to congratulate them on finishing in

the top 3.

9 YEARS

BORN

2010

Kaushik G. S. 4C

Benjamin L. 4G

Abner T. 4G

Connie L. 4A

Chelsea C. 4E

Ana W. 4A

The above students who gained selection in our School Cross Country Team are invited to before school cross

country training on the following dates:

Week 7 - Friday 15th March @ 8:20am-8:40am

Week 8 - Wednesday 20th March @ 8:20am-8:40am

Week 9 - Wednesday 27th March @ 8:20am-8:40am

SPORTS DAYS Our Sports Days are fast approaching. Students in Year 4-6 need to check the Sports Notice Board on the wall

outside the hall in the next week or two. Sports Day Finalists will start being posted here soon. All students will

compete in the events on the day, however, the Year 4-6 Sports Days will be split into Competitive and Non-

Competitive groups.

GALA DAY RESULTS

Junior Girls Soccer

Last Friday the rain held off to allow Gala Day 1 to go ahead. Our

Junior A Girls Soccer team had a great start to the season,

convincingly winning all three games against Stretton, Islamic

College and Robertson. The girls displayed great team work and

determination throughout the day. As they learn more about the game

in the coming weeks, I look forward to their results over the next two

Gala Days. Keep up the great work girls. McDonalds awards went to

Fatima for her strike power up front and Isabella for her solid boot in

defence.

The Junior B Girls Soccer team had mixed results on Gala Day 1.

They won against the Warrigal C girls before going down to Yeronga

in their next two games. The girls were learning new positions

throughout the day and adapted quickly to the role they needed to

play. Keep training hard girls and the results will come. McDonalds

awards went to Allysa for her outstanding goal keeping saves and to

Thalia for her defensive clearances.

SARAH CURRIE, HPE COORDINATOR

HARMONY DAY AND NATIONAL CLOSE THE GAP DAY (THURSDAY 21 MARCH)

On Thursday, 21 March, we are celebrating Harmony Day and National Close the Gap Day. ‘Everyone

belongs’ is the theme. It is a day to celebrate Australia’s cultural diversity. It is a day of cultural respect for

everyone who calls Australia home. It is also a day to acknowledge Indigenous people as the first Australians

who lived here for 40,000 years before the first white settlers arrived. Harmony Day reminds us that everyone

deserves the same chance to enjoy the many opportunities available in this great country.

All staff and students are invited to:

Wear a traditional clothing of your country or of a culture you feel close to and comfortable with or an

orange shirt on 21 March (Thursday). PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY THURSDAY 21 MARCH IS

FOR DRESSING UP, NOT FRIDAY 22 MARCH.

Bring a toy or other interesting objects from your culture for show and tell in class

Participate in the special assemblies (Senior assembly on Thursday 21 March; Junior assembly on

Friday 22 March). Parents are also welcome to attend.

Thank you for your ongoing support,EAL/D TEAM