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P&C Colour Fun Run
<h3>P&C Colour Fun Run 2026 - Raising Funds for The HUB<br></h3><p><span style="color:inherit;">Get </span><span style="color:inherit;">ready to get colourful! Highland Reserve State School is hosting our annual Colour Run, and this year every dollar raised goes towards revitalising The Hub, our school library.</span></p><h4>Event Details</h4><div><strong>Date: </strong>Thursday 3 September 2026<br><strong>Time:</strong> 1:00pm – 3:00pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> School Oval<br></div><div><br></div><h4>What We're Raising Money For</h4><div>Funds raised through the Colour Run will go towards new furniture and seating, a vibrant mural, and more books for The Hub. This project directly supports literacy, one of the two key focus areas in the school's strategic plan. Together, we can create a brighter, more engaging space where our kids can fall in love with reading.<br><br></div><h4>How to Get Involved<br></h4><div><ol><li>Create a profile at <a href="https://myprofilepage.com.au/">myprofilepage.com.au</a></li><li>Sta<span style="color:inherit;">rt fundraising by sharing your child's page with family and friends</span></li><li>Co<span style="color:inherit;">mplete and return the permission form. A permission form should have come home with your child on Friday 31 July. If you did not receive this, please pop into the office and collect one. Forms are due back by Monday 24 August<br><br></span></li></ol></div><h4>Key Details</h4><div><ul><li>There is a minimum registration fee of $10 for children to participate</li><li>All donations are electronic only, we are not accepting cash</li><li>Families can keep fundraising right up until the day of the event, Thursday 3 September</li></ul></div><h4><br>Choose Your Prize</h4><div>The more your child raises, the bigger the prize! Once your child's profile is set up, they can browse the full range of prizes available on their fundraising portal, from small rewards to bigger, better prizes as their fundraising total climbs.<br></div><div><br></div><h4>Class Incentive</h4><div>The class with the most registrations by Friday 7 August will win a bucket of ice blocks, delivered by the P&C!<br></div><div><br></div><h4>Questions?</h4><div>Reach out to us at <a href="mailto:hrsspandc@gmail.com">hrsspandc@gmail.com</a><br></div><div>Let's get behind The Hub and give our kids a library they'll love!<br></div><p><br><br></p>
Chaplaincy Fundraiser
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Bullying No Way
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2025 P&C Sponsorship Program
<p>Sponsorship packages are available for 2025.<br></p><p><br>Please click the link opposite to view the School Sponsorship Program form.<br>For further information and interest in a Sponsorship package, please contact the P&C at <a href="mailto:pandcsponsorshipprogram@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">pandcsponsorshipprogram@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a><br></p><p></p><p>Thank you to our current sponsors, please support them where you can.<br><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/BusinessPartners/2025-pandc-sponsorship-young-discoverers-logo-1.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><br></p><h4>Platinum Sponsor</h4><p>Young Discoverers<br><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/BusinessPartners/2025-pandc-sponsorship-ray-white-sponsorship-logo.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><br></p><h4><br></h4><h4>Platinum Sponsor</h4><p>Ray White<br></p><p><br></p><p><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/BusinessPartners/2025-pandc-sponsorship-nucrush-group-logo.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:1413px;" /><span style="color:#1b234a;font-family:roboto, sans-serif;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:600;">Gold Sponsor</span><br></p><p>Nucrush<br></p><p><br></p><p><a href="/SupportAndResources/FormsAndDocuments/Documents/Our%20Community/2025-highland-reserve-state-school-pandc-sponsorship-program.pdf" style="background-color:#ffffff;">School Sponsorship Program 2025 (PDF, 469KB)</a></p><p><br><br></p>
ANZAC Day March
<p>The Soldier Monument on Tamborine Oxenford Road has been moved to Tallowwood Park, Rose Valley Drive in Highland Reserve. This means that the ANZAC Day march will now begin on Highland Way, starting at our school. The expectation is that all students in a leadership role will march on the day, however we would love for as many families as possible to join in.</p><p>This year we are the hosting school, and I hope to see a strong contingent of students participating.</p><p>There will be a coffee van available, and our chaplain will be organising a breakfast sausage sizzle to raise funds for our chaplaincy program. We will assemble outside the school hall at <strong>8:30am</strong>, and the march will begin at <strong>9:00am</strong>. The march will conclude at Tallowwood Park in Highland Reserve at the site of the Soldier Monument, followed by the ANZAC service.</p>
Senior Athletics Carnival
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Sun safety
<p>Research shows that high ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure from the sun in childhood and adolescence significantly increases the risk of developing skin cancer.</p><p>Schools refer to the <a href="https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/pp/sun-safety-in-state-schools-procedure">sun safety</a> in state schools procedure and, in consultation with their community, develop and implement a <a href="https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/attachment/guidelines-for-developing-a-school-sun-safety-policy.pdf">sun safety policy (PDF, 821KB)</a>. This policy will outline a wide range of strategies to minimise the risks associated with UVR exposure.</p><p>Parents, families and the community also play an important role to model and reinforce the <a href="https://www.qld.gov.au/health/staying-healthy/preventing-skin-cancer/reduce-the-risk">5 ways to be sun safe</a> with children and young people.</p><br>
Day for Daniel
<p>Held annually on the last Friday of October, Day for Daniel is Australia's largest child safety education and awareness event.<br></p><p>In support of child safety we are encouraging all staff and students to <span class="ms-rteForeColor-2">wear a splash of red</span> and to <span class="ms-rteForeColor-5">educate</span>! Red has become a colour to represent child safety and the Daniel Morcombe Foundation.<br></p><p>Join us by <span class="ms-rteForeColor-2">wearing a splash of red</span> on this day. You may choose to change <strong style="text-decoration:underline;">ONE OR ALL THREE</strong> of the items below to show support.<br></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span class="ms-rteForeColor-2">red shirt</span> <br>(appropriate logos/wording)<br></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span class="ms-rteForeColor-2">red hair accessories<br></span> (no hair paint)</p><p style="text-align:center;"><span class="ms-rteForeColor-2">red socks</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>(school shorts, shoes and hats must be worn)</strong><br></p><p>Thank you to our school community for joining us on <strong><em>Day for Daniel</em></strong> and making the choice to help keep kids safe!<br></p><p></p><p><br><br></p>
2026 Booklists
<p>2026 Booklists can be purchased online at <a href="https://campion.com.au/" style="background-color:#ffffff;">Campion Education</a>.</p><p><a href="https://campion.com.au/" style="background-color:#ffffff;"><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/other/2019-booklist-campion.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /></a><br></p><p>The Prep - Year 6 lists are available online for families to begin placing orders.<br><span style="color:inherit;"><br>Ho</span><span style="color:inherit;">w to order:</span></p><div><br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">S</span><span style="color:inherit;">tep</span><span style="color:inherit;"> 1 - Click on the link above.</span><br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Step 2 - Click on the 'parents order here' link.</span><br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Step 3 - Enter an email address or phone number to receive a 6-digit verification number.</span><br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Step 4 - Enter the individualised 6-digit verification number.</span><br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Step 5 - Click on the '<strong>O</strong><strong>rder now</strong>' link.</span><br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Step 6 - Find 'Highland Reserve State School' in school list.</span><br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Step 7 - Add your student names.</span><br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Step 8 - Choose their 2026 year level.</span><br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Step 9 - Complete your order.</span></div><div><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></div><p>NOTE: There is a four-character code to access the 2026 resource lists online - <strong>XF4D</strong><br></p><p>The due date for orders is <strong>Friday 7th November 2025</strong>.<br><br>By placing your Booklist order through CAMPION EDUCATION (Book Pack Supplier) you will also be supporting the Highland Reserve P&C in raising funds for our school.<br></p><p>Please contact HRSS Administration on (07) 5588 3333 or <a href="mailto:enrolments@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">enrolments@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a> for further information regarding book lists.<br></p><p><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a876a607-1695-4360-a4da-b68fc3bb7580&TermSetId=c0fd5d85-a1b6-402f-8199-f9d4e0ab2df9&TermId=ae4e8269-d911-4487-bfb7-9ed2668495bf">https://highlandreservess.eq.edu.au/enrolments/booklists</a><br></p><p><br></p>
Under 8's Day Celebration
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P&C Meeting
<p>The HRSS P&C Meeting will be held on Tuesday 9th May 2023 at 9:00am in the school staffroom located in the main Administration Building.</p><p><br></p><p>We would like to see some new and familiar faces.</p><p>Everyone from the HRSS school community is welcome to attend.<br><br></p><p>Further information: <a href="mailto:pandc@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">pandc@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a></p>
Prep 2026 Enrolments are now OPEN!
<div>Enrolments are now open for new students commencing school in 2026. <br></div><div><br></div><div>If you have a child who is currently attending HRSS that has a sibling eligible for Prep in 2026,<span style="color:inherit;"> </span><span style="color:inherit;">please complete and <strong>*</strong>submit an enrolment application along with their original birth certificate to the school office.</span></div><div><br></div><div>Collect an enrolment application package from the school office<br></div><div>or<br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">download the enrolment application package via the following link:</span><br></div><div><br></div><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a876a607-1695-4360-a4da-b68fc3bb7580&TermSetId=c0fd5d85-a1b6-402f-8199-f9d4e0ab2df9&TermId=fb782d85-03c3-4de5-b8a8-7c5214461507" style="text-decoration-line:underline;background-color:#ffffff;outline:0px;cursor:pointer;">Enrolling at our school</a><br></div><div style="text-align:center;"><br></div><span style="color:inherit;"><strong>*</strong>To submit your completed enrolment package, please call HRSS Administration on (07) 5588 3333 to book an Enrolment Application appointment.</span><div><br></div><div>A 20 minute Prep Enrolment Interview will be scheduled with the Deputy Principal for your child at the Enrolment Application appointment.<br><br></div><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a876a607-1695-4360-a4da-b68fc3bb7580&TermSetId=c0fd5d85-a1b6-402f-8199-f9d4e0ab2df9&TermId=2d4fe468-5db4-4728-afee-128b6396837f" style="text-decoration-line:underline;background-color:#ffffff;outline:0px;cursor:pointer;">Prep information</a><br></p><p><br></p><p><br><br></p>
May the 4th Be With You
<h1>Happy Star Wars Day!<br></h1><p><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/NewsThumbs/star-wars-1.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><br><br></p><p></p>
ANZAC Day Ceremony
<p>HRSS ANZAC Day Ceremony<br></p><p><strong>When:</strong> Thursday 24th April 2025<br></p><p><strong>Time:</strong> 9:30am - 11:00am</p><p><strong>Where:</strong> Highland Reserve State School Multi-Purpose Centre<br><br></p>
P&C Association Annual General Meeting
<h4>Notice of Highland Reserve State School P&C Association Annual General Meeting 2025<br></h4><div><span style="color:inherit;">T</span><span style="color:inherit;">he AGM of the HRSS P&C will be held on Tuesday 25th March at 9:00am in the Staffroom located next to the school office (in the main administration building), immediately following the monthly General Meeting. </span></div><div><br></div><div>All welcome.<br><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></div><div><div>All positions become vacant at the AGM. Nominations will be accepted for the roles on the Executive Team including President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. <br></div><div><br></div></div><div>If you wish to nominate, please use the link below to the P&C page of our website, which contains the nomination form that you can return to administration prior to the morning, or bring with you to the AGM.</div><div><br></div><div>The P&C page also has the link for the Application for P&C Membership. Becoming a member of the P&C Association means you are kept in the loop with what is happening throughout the year, <span style="color:inherit;">y</span><span style="color:inherit;">ou will receive minutes and agendas for upcoming meetings. By joining the P&C you are not locked into having to attend every meeting or be involved in activities. You will simply be informed of things happening within the P&C, and you are of course welcome to attend meetings anytime but you will not be obligated to do so. </span></div><div><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></div><div>The AGM is the only time that the P&C can accept applications from people who are not in attendance, so if you can’t make it but would like to know what is happening, this is the ideal time to apply for membership.</div><div><br></div><div>Membership applications should be filled out and returned to the administration office prior to the AGM, or can be emailed to <a href="mailto:pandc@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">pandc@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a></div><div><br></div><div>We look forward to seeing you on the 25th March, and to another great year at HRSS!<br></div><p><br></p><div><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a876a607-1695-4360-a4da-b68fc3bb7580&TermSetId=c0fd5d85-a1b6-402f-8199-f9d4e0ab2df9&TermId=ad2692d8-8568-4490-8e65-9f658b15c1f2">HRSS website P&C page</a><br></div><p><br></p><p><br></p>
School Photos
<p><span style="color:inherit;">Sch</span><span style="color:inherit;">ool photo days are </span><span style="color:inherit;"><strong>Thur</strong></span><span style="color:inherit;"><strong>sday 13th and Friday 14th March</strong>.</span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span><span style="color:inherit;">Please wear your full school uniform</span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span><span style="color:inherit;">Please place your order online before the day of photography</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:inherit;">Or</span><span style="color:inherit;">dering is completed online at <a href="https://www.advancedlife.com.au/">advancedlife</a>.</span></li><li>O<span style="color:inherit;">nline Order Code: <strong>BGE 5MX JQB</strong></span></li></ul><div><span style="color:inherit;">Payment can be made using Visa, Mastercard or PayPal.<br></span></div><div><span style="color:inherit;"><br>If you are unable to order online, please hand your completed order envelope directly to the photographers on the day of photography.</span></div><div><ul><li><span style="color:inherit;">Information on how to order can be found at: <a href="https://www.advancedlife.com.au/howtoorder.php">www.advancedlife.com.au/howtoorder</a> <br></span></li></ul></div><div><span style="color:inherit;"><br>If you have any queries concerning school photographs and ordering, please <br>contact advancedlife directly: <a href="https://www.advancedlife.com.au/contact.php">www.advancedlife.com.au/contact</a></span></div><div><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></div><p><br><br></p><p></p>
Prep 2027 Parent Information Sessions
<h3>Prep 2027 | July 1 2021 - June 30 2022<br></h3><h4>Prep 2027 Information Session<br></h4><p>Parents are invited to attend one of the Prep Information Sessions which include important information about Prep at Highland Reserve State School. The session includes a tour of our school.<br></p><p>Please indicate your preference and RSVP by using the link below.<br></p><p><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xccAZrUWr0uekzI72MAduj39yoHcP0NEl1YOgarFKK1UNExESTFNR0dJN1VWRVlVSE1RVUFKS1BXMC4u&origin=QRCode">Prep 2027 Parent Information Session</a></p><p></p><ul><li>Tuesday 16 June 2026 - 9:15am or</li><li>Tuesday 18 August 2026 - 9:15am or</li><li>Thursday 10 September 2026 - 4:00pm</li></ul><p></p><p>Starting BIG school is an exciting time. Find further information about Prep, how to enrol, tips and tricks for parents and what the learning looks like in Prep using this link <a href="https://education.qld.gov.au/schools-educators/ecec/about-prep">Transition to school</a><br></p><p><br></p><h4>Prep Experience Afternoons - Get set for Prep!!<br></h4><p>Our Prep transition program includes an invite to visit and play in our Prep learning spaces, meet our teachers and play on the playground.</p><p>Register your interest for one or all 3 of these sessions for you and your child by using the link below.<br></p><p><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xccAZrUWr0uekzI72MAduj39yoHcP0NEl1YOgarFKK1UNzI3TVA3SFNWSlU3RjIzSURaN1VPWkI4Ui4u&origin=QRCode">Prep Experience afternoons</a><br></p><p></p><ul><li>Wednesday 28 October 2026 - 2:15pm to 2:45pm</li><li>Wednesday 11 November 2026 - 2:15pm to 2:45pm</li><li>Wednesday 25 November 2026 - 2:15pm to 2:45pm</li></ul><p></p><h4><br>Prep Orientation Morning</h4><p>Prep Orientation morning with your 2027 teachers</p><ul><li>Friday 4 December 2026 - 9:15am</li></ul><p></p><p>For questions, email <a href="mailto:office@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">office@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a> and we'll be in touch OR drop into our administration office and chat to our friendly staff to enquire about joining our Highland Reserve community.<br></p><p><br></p><p><br><br><br></p>
Remembrance Day 2021
<p><span style="color:inherit;">The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month marks the moment the guns fell</span><span style="color:inherit;"> </span><span style="color:inherit;">silent on the Western Front after the bloodshed of World War I. Over the past century, this moment has been adopted across the globe as a time to remember those who served and sacrificed in all wars and conflicts.</span></p><div><br></div><div>This Remembrance Day, RSL Queensland is asking all Australians to Remember to Remember – to commit to pausing for just one minute to remember those who gave their lives in service to their country, those who returned home injured or ill, and those who bravely serve our country today.<br></div><p><br></p>
Tuckshop Day
<div>Please thank Gemma, Karen, Kanako and our volunteers on Friday for all their hard work in providing healthy meal choices for our students and staff. <span style="color:inherit;">Tucksh</span><span style="color:inherit;">op Day is held on the first Friday in November to recognise and give a special thank you to all tuckshop workers and volunteers across Queensland state schools.</span></div><div><br></div><div>It also highlights the important role tuckshops play in school life. Providing nutritious food and drinks means families can have one less task to worry about at the start of their day and helps students to concentrate and learn well in class.<br><br><span class="ms-rteStyle-Accent1">Thanking our Volunteers</span><br></div><div>Encouraging students to say please and thank you every time they use the tuckshop is important but the work that goes on to prepare the food and keep the tuckshop well-stocked is done behind the scenes. Making an extra effort to show the volunteers and tuckshop staff that all their work is appreciated by the whole school community is a wonderful way to build school spirit. Tuckshop Day provides an opportunity to give a special thank you to all tuckshop workers and recognise the valuable role these teams play in every school. <br><br></div><div><span class="ms-rteStyle-Accent1">Become a school volunteer</span></div><div>Family members including grandparents as well as local residents are welcome volunteers in schools and especially school tuckshops. The old saying 'many hands make light work' is never truer than in school tuckshops. Volunteers don't have to spend a whole day at the tuckshop. Parents or members of the wider community can make a real contribution by volunteering for as little as an hour. For more information about volunteering opportunities in schools contact <a href="https://www.volunteeringqld.org.au/home/">Volunteering Queensland</a>.</div><div><br></div><div>All tuckshop volunteers, other than parents, are required to have a <a href="https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card-services">Working with Children Blue Card</a> to ensure the safety of students. Volunteers are not able to commence working at the tuckshop until they have been issued with a Blue Card, and the card must be linked to either:<br></div><div><ul><li>school - for tuckshops run by the school</li><li>Parents and Citizens’ (P&C) Associations—for tuckshops run by the schools’ P&C.</li></ul></div><div>People wishing to volunteer in their local school tuckshops should apply as soon as possible as the Blue Card process takes up to 8 weeks.<br></div><p><br><a href="https://education.qld.gov.au/students/student-health-safety-wellbeing/student-health/tuckshop-day" style="background-color:#ffffff;">Tuckshop Day</a><br></p>
P&C Hawaiian Disco
<p><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/NewsThumbs/2026-pandc-hawaiian-theme-disco-banner.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><br><br></p><div><strong>Date:</strong> Thursday 4 June 2026</div><div><strong style="color:inherit;">Where:</strong><span style="color:inherit;"> School Hall</span></div><div><strong style="color:inherit;">Session 1:</strong><span style="color:inherit;"> Prep, Year 1 & Year 2 — 4:00pm to 5:30pm</span></div><div><strong style="color:inherit;">Session 2:</strong><span style="color:inherit;"> Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 — 6:00pm to 7:30pm</span></div><div><strong style="color:inherit;">Theme:</strong><span style="color:inherit;"> Ha</span><span style="color:inherit;">waiian Luau — come dressed up!</span></div><div><br></div><h4>Tickets<br></h4><div><span style="color:inherit;">$</span><span style="color:inherit;">6.00 — Entry only</span></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">$12.00 — Entry + food pack (2 slices of pizza, cordial, cookie and ice block)</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;"><strong>Ti</strong></span><span style="color:inherit;"><strong>ckets</strong> are available on the <a href="https://user.flexischools.com.au/login">Flexischools </a>app from <strong>Monday 18 May 2026</strong> and close <strong>Monday 1 June 2026</strong>. <br><strong>No entry will be available at the door</strong> — all tickets must be pre-purchased through <a href="https://user.flexischools.com.au/login">FlexiSchools</a>.</span></div><div><br></div><h4>Entertainment — DJ Shorty Brown</h4><div><span style="color:inherit;">T</span><span style="color:inherit;">his year we’ve brought in DJ Shorty Brown, a specialist school disco entertainer who knows how to keep kids engaged from the moment they walk in. Think challenges, prizes, cool props, bubbles, smoke machine, lights, lasers, big balloons, air guitars, inflatable bananas and a whole lot of energy. This one’s going to be something special.</span></div><div><br></div><h4>Volunteers Needed</h4><div><span style="color:inherit;">W</span><span style="color:inherit;">e need parent volunteers to help make this event happen. If you can spare some time before, during or after the disco, please sign up <a href="https://volunteersignup.org/JJQ4T">here</a>.</span></div><div><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Ple</span><span style="color:inherit;">ase note: All volunteers must hold a valid Blue Card. It’s free for volunteers and easy to apply for.</span></div><div><br></div><div>📋 How to apply for a Blue Card: <a href="/SupportAndResources/FormsAndDocuments/Documents/P%20and%20C/hrss-pandc-blue-card-instructions.pdf">Blue Card Instructions for Volunteers (PDF, 85KB)</a><br></div><div><br></div><p><strong>Important Note for Parents</strong></p><div><span style="color:inherit;">If </span><span style="color:inherit;">you would like to attend with your child because they are uncertain, you must volunteer to help and have a registered Blue Card prior to the event. It is now mandatory to have a registered Blue Card when you are present at events like this.</span></div><div><br></div><h4>While You Wait</h4><div><span style="color:inherit;">If</span><span style="color:inherit;"> you’d like to stay nearby during the disco, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eatatfirewell/reels/">Firewell</a> at The Well (right next door to the school) has family-friendly platters and is a great spot to hang out. It’s also owned by a HRSS family — a lovely way to support our school community.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">All fu</span><span style="color:inherit;">nds raised go back into supporting our school community.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">I</span><span style="color:inherit;">f you have any questions, reply to this email <a href="mailto:PandC@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">PandC@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a> or reach out on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HRSSPC/">P&C Facebook page</a>.</span></div><p><br><br></p><p><br></p>
Public Holiday - Gold Coast Show Day
<p>Friday 28th August is a public holiday for the Gold Coast Show, school will be closed.<br></p>
Junior Athletics Carnival
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P&C Mother's Day Stall
<p>Our annual Mother's Day Stall is coming up on <strong>Tuesday 5 May</strong>.<br>Students will have the chance to choose a small gift for mum, grandma, step-mum, carer or someone special in their life.<br></p><h4>The details<span style="color:#333333;font-family:"open sans", sans-serif;font-size:14px;"></span></h4><p><br></p><div>🎁 Gifts $1 – $10</div><div><br></div><div>🏫 Students visit the stall with their class during the school day</div><div><br></div><div>📸 Our preview catalogue <a href="/SupportAndResources/FormsAndDocuments/Documents/News/pandc-mothers-day-stall-catalogue-2026.pdf" style="text-decoration:underline;background-color:#ffffff;outline:0px;cursor:pointer;">P&C Mother's Day Stall Catalogue 2026 (PDF, 1.4MB)</a> (keep an eye on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HRSSPC/">P&C Facebook Page</a>)</div><div><br></div><div>💰 Please send money in a labelled envelope or ziplock bag with your child's name and class</div><div><br></div><div>All funds raised go back into supporting our school community.<br></div><div><br></div><h4>Can you help on the day?<br></h4><div><span style="color:inherit;">Th</span><span style="color:inherit;">e stall only runs thanks to parent volunteers, and we need 4 people per shift across the day:</span></div><div><br></div><div>Setup — 8am–9am</div><div>Session 1 — 9am–11am</div><div>Session 2 — 11.20am–1.20pm</div><div>Session 3 — 1.45pm–3pm</div><div>Pack down — 3pm–4pm</div><div><br>Jobs include setting up tables, helping students choose gifts, counting coins, wrapping and restocking. Easy to jump into, even if you haven't volunteered before. You're welcome to sign up for more than one shift if you'd like to stay longer.</div><div><br></div><div><p>👉 Sign up for a shift <a href="https://volunteersignup.org/BYRYC">here</a><br></p><br></div><h4>Important — Blue Card required<br></h4><div><span style="color:inherit;">All volu</span><span style="color:inherit;">nteers working with students must hold a valid Blue Card. If you don't have one yet, it's free for volunteers and straightforward to apply for.</span></div><div><br></div><div>📋 Simple instructions on how to apply can be found <a href="https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card/applications/apply">here</a>.</div><div><br></div><div>Please apply as soon as possible so your card is ready before the stall.</div><div><br></div><div>If you have any questions, please send an email to <a href="mailto:PandC@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">PandC@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a> or reach out on our P&C Facebook page.<br></div><p><br></p>
Cross Country Carnival 2025
<p><span style="color:inherit;">The</span><span style="color:inherit;"> Highland Reserve State School Cross-Country Carnival will be staged on Friday 2</span><span style="color:inherit;">1s</span><span style="color:inherit;">t</span><span style="color:inherit;"> March 2025</span><span style="color:inherit;"> (Term 1, week 8)</span></p><ol><li><span style="color:inherit;"></span><span style="color:inherit;">Years 4 - 6</span><span style="color:inherit;"> will be held between 9:20am - 11:00am</span><span style="color:inherit;"> </span></li><li>Prep - Year 3<span style="color:inherit;"> will be held between </span><span style="color:inherit;">12:00pm - 1:15pm</span><span style="color:inherit;"> </span></li></ol><div><br></div><div>For new families to Highland Reserve State School, the sporting houses and colours at Highland Reserve are Guanaba (green), Wongawallan (red), Kurrungal (yellow). If you’re unsure of the sports house that your child is in, please don’t hesitate to contact their classroom teacher to find out.<br></div><div><br></div><div>It would be fantastic to see as many students as possible dressed in shirts of their house colours for this exciting day. Extra items of colour may also be worn, however, please consider practicality during running.<br></div><div><br></div><h4>SCHEDULE<br></h4><div><strong style="color:inherit;">The following Cross Country schedule is set for Friday 21st March 2025.</strong></div><div><strong style="color:inherit;"><br></strong></div><div><strong style="color:inherit;">Year 3 - 6 will be held between 9:20am - 11:00am. In the order below, girls and boys will race separately, with 5 - 10 minutes between each race. </strong></div><div><br></div><div><ul><li>12 Years – (born 2013) – 1.6 KMS</li><li>11 Years – (born 2014) – 1.5 KMS<br></li><li>1<span style="color:inherit;">0 Years – (born 2015) – 1.2 KMS</span></li><li>9 Years + Grade 3 - (born 2016) – 750m</li></ul></div><div><strong>Prep - 2 will be held between 12:00pm - 1:15pm. The Races will be in sets of </strong><strong style="color:inherit;">2 - 3 class groups, including ABC then DE or composite. In the order below, girls and boys will race separately, with</strong><strong style="color:inherit;"> 5 - 10 minutes between each race.</strong></div><div><strong style="color:inherit;"><br></strong></div><div><ul><li>Year 2 - 600 m <br></li><li>Year 1 - 500m<br></li><li>Preps - 400m<br></li></ul></div><div><strong><em>Please note: exact times for each race are not provided in case of unforeseen circumstances. Students will only arrive and spectate on the oval when their race is scheduled</em>.</strong></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><h4>PREPARATION<br></h4><div>If your child suffers from asthma or any other medical condition, could you please inform their classroom teacher and ensure they bring the appropriate medication that would be required in order to participate in a cross country race.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Also, please ensure your child wears their school hat and bring their water bottles on the day (can these be clearly marked with their names please so lost property can be returned).</div><div>As mentioned earlier, if possible, have your child dressed in a shirt in their house colour.</div><div>We are really hoping to see as many families and friends on the day to support this very exciting sporting event!<br></div><p><br><br></p><div><br><br></div><div><br><br></div><p><br></p>
Student Absence Notification
<p><span style="color:inherit;font-weight:600;">If y</span><span style="color:inherit;font-weight:600;">our child is going to be absent and unable to attend school, please advise the school via one of the following:</span></p><div><ul><li><span style="color:inherit;">E</span><span style="color:inherit;">mail: <a href="mailto:studentabsences@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">studentabsences@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a></span></li><li>Absentee Line: (07) 5588 3366</li><li>QParents, if you are the account owner. Simply visit <a href="https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/login">QParents</a> and update your child/children’s absence via the Attendance section on the Student Dashboard.</li></ul></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">To ensure the absence is recorded correctly, when contacting the absentee line or emailing the office, please provide:</span></div><div><ul><li>your child’s name</li><li>your child’s class</li><li>the <strong>*reason</strong> for your child’s absence <strong>*absence notifications provided without a reason will be recorded as an 'unexplained' absence</strong></li><li>the commencement & end date of the absence.</li></ul></div><div>*If your child does not return to school by the end date provided by you, please contact the school to update the absence details.* <br><br></div><div>(3+ days absences will be required in writing).</div><div><br></div><div><strong>ABSENCE NOTIFICATION OF 10 + CONSECUTIVE SCHOOL DAYS</strong></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Ever</span><span style="color:inherit;">y parent or carer of a child of compulsory school age has a legal obligation to ensure their child is attending school.</span><br></div><div>Parents and carers can apply for an exemption from this obligation when their child cannot attend school for a period of more than 10 consecutive school days.</div><div>Situations where an application for an exemption may be made include:</div><div><ul><li><span style="color:inherit;">Illne</span><span style="color:inherit;">ss</span></li><li>Family Reasons</li><li>Cultural or religious reasons</li></ul></div><div><br></div><div>For more information regarding an application for exemption from compulsory schooling, for more than 10 consecutive school days, please contact Administration on 5588 3333 or via email at <a href="mailto:office@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">office@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a><br></div><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><br></h3><div><br></div><div><br> </div><div> <br></div><p><br> </p>
QParents
<div class="page-title-controls-container row has-controls"><div class="title-container ms-dialogHidden noindex col-xs-10" style="width:731.25px;"><p>QParents  is a secure, online portal that has been created by the Department of<br>Education to provide parents of Queensland state school students with 24-hour<br>access to their child's information.</p></div></div><span><div class="row"><div class="col-md-8" style="width:584.984px;"><div class="wbp-outer"><div class="ppc"><div aria-labelledby="ctl00_PlaceHolderMain_ctl00_label" style="display:inline;"><div>The portal allows you to securely access information about your child and communicate directly with your child's school.<br></div><h4>Features of QParents</h4><div>QParents provides secure, online access to student information such as:<br></div><div><br></div><div><ul><li>attendance details</li><li>behaviour</li><li>report cards and assessment dates</li><li>upcoming events</li><li>timetables</li><li>invoices</li><li>payment history</li><li>student photo.<br></li></ul><div><div>You are also able to update your child's details including address and medical conditions, submit reasons for unexplained absences, notify the school of future absences and make online payments against school invoices.</div><div><br></div><div>QParents is not intended to replace the traditional ways you and your child's school communicate - it simply provides another option.</div><div><br></div><div>To request registration, please contact our QParents Administrator on <a href="mailto:qparents@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">qparents@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span>
School watch
<p>We need everyone to look out for after-hours crime in our school. If you see anything suspicious, please don't attempt to intervene. </p><p>Call the School Watch number - 13 17 88. </p><p>The School Watch Program is a partnership between Education Queensland, the Queensland Police Service and the State Government Protective Security Service. It aims to reduce vandalism, theft and arson in Queensland schools. Let's work together to help create a safer school community.<br></p>
Every day counts
<p>Being at school every day counts. If your child is absent one day per week, this quickly adds up to two months of missed school in a year.</p><p>Every day counts is an initiative aiming to improve attendance at school. The initiative promotes four key messages:</p><ul><li>all children should be enrolled at school and attend on every school day</li><li>schools should monitor, communicate and implement strategies to improve regular school attendance</li><li>truanting can place a student in unsafe situations and impact on their future employability and life choices</li><li>attendance at school is the responsibility of everyone in the community.</li></ul><p>Find out more about the <a href="https://education.qld.gov.au/initiatives-and-strategies/initiatives/every-day-counts">Every day counts</a> initiative from Education Queensland.</p><br>
P&C Funky Socks Day
To thank students for their contributions to the 'Loose Change Challenge', HRSS will be holding a 'Funky Socks Day' on Thursday 25th March.<div><br><div>Students can wear 'funky socks' with their school uniform. </div><div>All other uniform expectations remain.<br><div><br></div> <div><br></div> <div><br></div> <div><br></div> <div><br></div> <div><br></div> <div><br></div> <div><br></div> <div><br></div> <div><br></div></div></div>