Primary Newsletter Number 16: Wednesday, 8th October 2019 © The Rockhampton Grammar School

From the Head of Primary Dear Parents Welcome back to school for Term 4, 2019. It is an exciting time of the year and we all look forward to the many opportunities the school offers from Music Festivals, sporting events to End of Year celebrations.

Geoff sends his best and hopes to be back at school in the near future as he recovers from a recent health issue.

Next Monday, we welcome back Lee Ann Kayes from her recent heart surgery. We couldn’t be more excited to have her back in the office and looking and feeling so well again.

Many thanks to Liz Scott who worked in Reception during her absence. Liz will work with Lee Ann for the time being to accomplish the many tasks this term presents.

New Student We would like to welcome Lachlan Rocha and his parents Paul and Rebecca to the School. He has commenced in Prep K.

Pupil Free Day Monday 21 October is a Pupil Free Day at school. Staff will be involved in professional development sessions.

Friday Sport Rotation 3 of Friday sport starts this Friday 11 October. After school training will commence tomorrow from 3.15pm – 4.15pm.

Day of Notables Congratulations to all the students in Year 6 on their outstanding presentations held last term. Alexander Connell was the winner of the Julie Becker Trophy for Year 6 Public Speaking Champion with his portrayal of Albert Einstein.

Thank you to Mr Rooks, Mrs Peckett, Mr Saunders and Mrs Curtis for their involvement in this wonderful program.

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Minniecon & Burke Tennis Competition On the last Friday of Term 3, Alexis Rogers, Sharika Ashokumar, Riley Hansen and Alexander Connell competed for the Minniecon and Burke Tennis Shield. Alexis and Alexander were successful in taking out the competition. Congratulations to all players.

Student Absences Just a reminder to all parents that the School is now using electronic rolls to mark student absentees. Could parents please email absentee@rgs.qld.edu.au advising of any absences from School. These absences may include illness, late arrival, appointments, early departure or sporting/music commitments. Advising your child’s teacher at the same time is very much appreciated. If you have a child in the Secondary School, this is the same email address that you currently use. We will continue to make contact with you if you have not notified us of your child’s absence.

Swimming Carnival 19 November The Primary Swimming Carnival is on Tuesday 19 November. The carnival for students aged 6-8 years will run from 8.30am to 10.30am. Classroom instruction will continue after morning tea. The carnival for students aged 9-12 years will run from 11.30am to 3pm. Please ensure that your children have water bottles and something for lunch, as there will be no food or drink on sale. Parents are most welcome to attend.

Stationery Drought Appeal Over the holidays, Mr and Mrs Brady took all the donated stationery items out to Longreach which were then given to help with children’s education at the Longreach School of Distance Education. Greeting Mrs Brady were Longreach School of Distance Education Deputy Principal, Rachelle Moore and Parent Liaison Officer Deanne Jones.

Thank you to all the families who donated items to this fantastic cause and a special mention to the following local Rockhampton businesses: Allenstown Newsagency, Archer Park Newsagency, Officeworks and Big Colour Works. We have also received some letters from the families who benefited from the donations. Please take the time to read the lovely messages from these families.

Woolworths T20 Cricket Blast

Congratulations to Riley McDonald, Oscar Donovan, Josh Peckett, Ethan McAlister, Ryan Skuthorp, Toby Rowland, Harry Wright and George Pentacost who competed in the Rockhampton District Woolworths T20 Blast on the last day of Term 3.

The boys played St Pauls Gracemere, Lakes Creek State School and Frenchville, winning all 3 games. They then played Mt Archer in the Grand Final where they were again successful. They will now compete at the Regional Championships on the 23 October at the Rockhampton Cricket Grounds.

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Australian Mathematics Competition

Lavin Devaraj in 6R chose to sit the Australian Mathematics Competition last term. We are proud to announce that he received 95%, which earns him a certificate of Distinction. He got 24 questions correct and only 2 wrong. Well done Lavin!

Queensland Athletics

Congratulations to Year 5 student Sophie Wright on her wonderful achievements at the recent National Schools Athletics Championships in Darwin. Sophie placed 12th in the 1500m and 5th in her 800m heat. A fantastic effort!

Australian Government Assistance for National Capital Excursion The Year 6 students from our School, will soon be undertaking an educational tour of the National Capital. While on this tour, they will participate in a variety of educational programs focused on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy. The Australian Government recognised the importance of all young Australians being able to visit their National Capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist parents in meeting the cost of the excursion, the Australian Government is contributing funding under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) program toward the travel expenses incurred. This contribution will be paid directly to the School upon completion of the excursion. We would like to thank the Australian Government for their support of this program. I know that this excursion is a rewarding experience for all students.

Regards Mr Geoff Hadwen Head of Primary

Dates to Remember 2019 October

8 Pupil Free Day Parent/ Teacher Interviews

9 Term 4 Commences 11 Friday Sport Commences 21 Student Free Day 24 Co-Curricular Photos 26 Music Festival – Pilbeam Theatre November 3 Year 6 Canberra Tour Departs 11 Remembrance Day 12 Year 6 Canberra Tour Returns Year 5 Primary Music Concert 19 Primary School Swimming Carnival 25 Year 6 Dinner 26 Primary School Speech Night

28 End of Year - School finishes 3:10pm for Primary Students

Tuckshop Menu – Term 4 The Tuckshop Menu for this term is attached with this newsletter, it can also be found on our website –

http://rgs.qld.edu.au/rgs-tuckshop Fun, Fitness, Feel Fantastic! Join me on Monday afternoons at Rugby Park from 5:00pm – 5:45pm to have fun and get fit. These sessions will be open for anyone who is interested and will involve games and various fitness activities which may include plyometrics, strength exercises, speed, anaerobic fitness, aerobic fitness, flexibility, core strength and coordination. All fitness levels welcome as I encourage you to work at your own pace and ability. This is a great way to get away from screens, spend quality time with family and meet others from the RGS community, with a bonus of getting fit! Term 4 will be quite hot so please remember to bring plenty of water! Mr Gareth Saunders

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Co-Curricular Timetable

Thursday 24 October 2019 – Duggan Hall

Time Dress

Capricornia Photos 8:00am Cap Uniform Yrs 4-6 Vocal Choir 8:45am Day Uniform Prep Signing Choir 8:55am Day Uniform Prep Vocal Choir 9:10am Day Uniform Primary Folk Group 9:15am Day Uniform 1-3 Signing Choir 9:20am Day Uniform Chess 9:30am Day/Formal Yrs 4-6 Signing Choir 9:35am Day Uniform 1-3 Vocal Choir 9:45am Day Uniform Golf 9:55am Sports Uniform Equestrian 10:00am Sports Uniform Primary Jazz Ensemble 10:05am Day Uniform Primary Concert Band 10:15am Day Uniform Primary Rock Band 10:25am Day Uniform MORNING TEA Primary Woodwind & Primary Beginner Band

11:15am Day Uniform

Beginner Strings & Primary Strings

11:25am Day Uniform

Touch Football 11:35am Sports Uniform Friday Afternoon Oz Tag 11:55pm Sports Uniform Friday Afternoon School Basketball

12:05pm Sports Uniform

Friday Afternoon AFL 12:15pm Sports Uniform Friday Afternoon School 12:25pm Sports Uniform Friday Afternoon Tennis 12:35pm Sports Uniform X Country Team 12:45pm Sports Uniform Athletics Team 12:55pm Sports Uniform Robotics Club 1:05pm Day Uniform LUNCH Friday Afternoon Rugby 2:00pm Sports Uniform Friday Afternoon Football 2:15pm Sports Uniform Friday Afternoon Cricket 2:25pm Sports Uniform Friday Afternoon Softball/ Teeball

2:35pm Sports Uniform

Friday Sport Fixtures

Fixtures for Friday 11 October Oz Tag Boys 1 v Crescent Lagoon Rugby Park 4 12.38 Boys 2 v Mount Morgan Rugby Park 3 1.15 Girls 1 v Girls 2 Rugby Park 2 1.52 Mixed 1 v Allenstown Rugby Park 3 1.52 Mixed 2 v Mount Morgan Rugby Park 2 12.38 Cricket Year 6 BYE Year 5 v Frenchville RGS 12.40 T20 Black v SJPA Kalka Shades 2 12.45 T20 Red v Lakes Creek Kalka Shades 1 12.45 Basketball RGS 1 v Heights Hegvold 1 1.50 RGS Kellow v RGGS RGS 1.50 RGS Jardine v Glenmore Hegvold 3 12.40 RGS Wheatley v RGGS RGS 1.15 RGS Wheatcroft v Frenchville Hegvold 2 1.50

Fixtures for Friday 18 October Oz Tag TBC Cricket Year 6 v Frenchville Frenchville 12.40 Year 5 v Frenchville RGS 12.40 T20 Black v Park Avenue Kalka Shades 4 12.45 T20 Red v Crescent Lagoon Kalka Shades 2 12.45 All T20 games will be held at Kalka Shades. Basketball RGS 1 v Lighthouse 1 Hegvold 1 1.15 RGS Kellow v Heights Collage 2 Hegvold 3 1.50 RGS Jardine v Berserker 2 Hegvold 2 12.40 RGS Wheatley v RGS Wheatcroft RGS 1.50

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Letters from Longreach School of Distance Education

Primary Newsletter Wednesday, 9 October 2019 www.rgs.qld.edu.au

Letters from Longreach School of Distance Education