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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>
P&C Twilight School Celebration 2022
<div>Congratulations to our fantastic P&C Executive (Jade, Kanako and Jay) for the wonderful Family Fun event last Friday afternoon. Our Executive team have done an amazing job all year to ensure vital programs and school improvements are provided to all students. The time and effort they put into the afternoon event is extremely appreciated. </div><div><br></div><div>Thank to all of the volunteers who helped out on the day and all of our amazing staff who put in a lot of time organising, setting up and running activities. The positive participation from so many students, parents and community members was lovely to see at this time of the year.</div><div><br></div><div>The school is extremely appreciative that P&C funds from this year have gone towards programs such as Life Education, Ditto Show, Hear and say testing for Preps, the replacement of the Prep Adventure Playground, contributing to the Chaplaincy Program and Year 6 Graduation Bears. Decisions on 2023 expenditure will be finalised at P&C meetings at the beginning of next year. </div><div><br><br></div><p><br><br></p><div><br><br></div><div><br><br></div><p><br></p>
Multicultural Day 2022
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Father's Day Stall 2022
<p><br></p><p class="x_MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#000000;text-align:center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span data-ogsb="white" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:inherit;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;"><img src="/CalendarAndNews/News/PublishingImages/calendar-and-news/news/fathers-day2022/2022-fathers-day-stall.png" alt="2022-fathers-day-stall.png" style="margin:5px;" /><br></span></span></strong></p><p class="x_MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#000000;text-align:center;"><strong style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;"><span data-ogsb="white" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:inherit;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;">‘One Day Only’</span></span></strong></p><p class="x_MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#000000;text-align:center;"><strong><span data-ogsc="red" data-ogsb="white" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;color:red !important;">Prices for Gifts range from $1 to &10</span></strong><strong><span data-ogsb="white" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:inherit;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;"></span></strong></p><p class="x_MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#000000;text-align:center;"><span data-ogsc="black" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Students to please bring money in a snack bag with their name and class on it. </span><span style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:inherit;"></span></p><p class="x_MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#000000;text-align:center;"><span data-ogsb="white" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:6pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:inherit;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;"> </span></p><p class="x_xmsonormal" align="center" data-ogsb="white" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman", serif;color:#000000;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;"><span data-ogsc="rgb(0, 112, 192)" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:"goudy stout", serif;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:#0070c0 !important;">Father’s day Sunday 4th september</span></p><p></p>
Prep 2024 Enrolments are now OPEN!
<div>Enrolments are now open for new students commencing school in 2024. <br></div><div><br></div><div>If you have a child who is currently attending HRSS that has a sibling eligible for Prep in 2024 <span style="color:inherit;">(bo</span><span style="color:inherit;">rn between 1st July 2018 to 30th June 2019 inclusive) </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>These 10 minute appointments are available Tuesday's & Wednesday’s.</div><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>
Tuckshop Volunteers Needed
<p><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/Facilities/2022-tuckshop-volunteers-needed-news.jpeg" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><br><br></p><p>If you have an hour or two to spare, we would love your help! Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings. Contact Gemma in the tuckshop: ggold15@eq.edu.au<br></p>
ANZAC Day Assembly
<p>ANZAC Day Assembly at HRSS</p><p><strong>When:</strong> Monday 24th April</p><p><strong>Time:</strong> 10:00am - 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 2023</h4><div><span style="color:inherit;">T</span><span style="color:inherit;">he AGM of the HRSS P&C will be held on Tuesday 14th March at 6.00pm in the Staffroom located next to the school office (in the main administration building), immediately following the monthly General Meeting. </span><br></div><div><br></div><div>The boom gate will be opened for parents to park in front of the office.</div><div><br></div><div>All welcome.<br><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">No</span><span style="color:inherit;">minations will be accepted for the roles on the Executive Team including President, Treasurer, Secretary and Vice President.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>If you wish to nominate, please find attached a nomination form that you can return to administration prior to the evening, or bring with you to the AGM.</div><div><br></div><div>Please also find attached an 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 14th March, and to another great year at HRSS!<br></div><p><br></p><div><a href="/SupportAndResources/FormsAndDocuments/Documents/P%20and%20C/p-and-c-membership-application-form-2023.pdf">P&C Membership Application (PDF, 202KB)</a><br></div><div><a href="/SupportAndResources/FormsAndDocuments/Documents/P%20and%20C/p-and-c-code-of-conduct.pdf">P&C Code of Conduct (PDF, 37KB)</a><br></div><div><a href="/SupportAndResources/FormsAndDocuments/Documents/P%20and%20C/p-and-c-nomination-form-executive-officer.pdf">Nomination Form Executive Officer (PDF, 70KB)</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;">Thur</span><span style="color:inherit;">sday 9th and Friday 10th March.</span><br></p><div><span style="color:inherit;">Cl</span><span style="color:inherit;">ass Teachers will inform you of your child's photo day. </span><span style="color:inherit;">I</span><span style="color:inherit;">t is encouraged that students wear the formal uniform on their class photo day (Years 1 - 6), sport polo (Prep).</span><br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Imp</span><span style="color:inherit;">ortant Information:</span><br></div><div><ul><li><span style="color:inherit;">Pho</span><span style="color:inherit;">tos will arrive at the school for distribution approximately six weeks after the photos are taken.</span></li><li>Or<span style="color:inherit;">dering is completed online only at <a href="https://www.advancedlife.com.au/">advancedlife</a>.</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">O</span><span style="color:inherit;">nline Order Code: <strong>BGE 5MX JQB</strong></span><br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Sibling Photos </span><span style="color:inherit;">will occur out of school hours, </span><span style="color:inherit;">be</span><span style="color:inherit;">fore school on Thursday 9 March.</span><br></div><div><ul><li><span style="color:inherit;">Par</span><span style="color:inherit;">ents are required to be present. No bookings required.</span></li><li>Si<span style="color:inherit;">bling photos are to be ordered online.</span></li><li>Sib<span style="color:inherit;">ling photographs only apply to children enrolled at HRSS.</span></li></ul></div><div><h4>advancedlife now offers LatitudePay! <br><span style="font-size:6pt;"></span><br></h4><div>To take advantage of LatitudePay and split the cost of your order into 10 small easy payments, simply order your school photos online as usual, set up a Latitude Pay account in just a few clicks and pay no interest or fees when you pay according to your payment schedule; it’s that easy.</div><div><br></div><div>2 easy ways to purchase:<br><ol><li><span style="color:inherit;">Latitude</span><span style="color:inherit;">Pay</span><span style="color:inherit;"></span><span style="color:inherit;"> – Click on the link <a href="https://www.advancedlife.com.au/">advancedlife</a>, set up an account during the online order process and split your payments across 10 weeks with no interest or fees, if you pay on time</span></li><li>Visa<span style="color:inherit;">, MasterCard or PayPal</span></li></ol></div><div> <span style="color:inherit;">Late</span><span style="color:inherit;"> fees will apply to each package purchased after photo day.</span></div><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></div><p><br><br></p><p></p>
Back to school plan 2022
<h3>Back to school arrangements for 7th Febrary - 4th March</h3><p>Please click the following link to our Back to school 2022 page.</p><p><a href="https://qed.qld.gov.au/covid19/back-to-school">Back to school 2022</a>. <br></p><p>Download our <a href="/SupportAndResources/FormsAndDocuments/Documents/News/back-to-school-plan.pdf" style="background-color:#ffffff;">Back to school plan (PDF, 771KB)</a> for a summary of the COVID-safe measures in place for Term 1. including some specific arrangements for the period 7th February - 4th March 2022.<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 and her 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>
Uniform Shop/Finance Window Update 2022
<p>The Uniform Shop/Finance Window is open <span style="text-decoration-line:underline;">every day</span> between: </p><p>Monday 17th January to Friday 21st January 2022, 9:00am - 11:00.<br></p><p>This has now been extended to include:<br></p><p>Monday 24th January to Friday 28th January 2022, (closed Australia Day 26th January) 9:00am - 11:00.<br></p><p><strong>**We encourage parents to order uniforms directly through</strong> <a href="https://www.flexischools.com.au/">Flexischools</a>.<br></p><p><br></p><p>Normal trading hours of Monday & Friday ONLY, 8:30am - 9:30am will resume: </p><p>Monday 31st January 2022.<br></p><p>Further information regarding uniforms can be found on our <a href="/ourfacilities/UniformShop/Pages/Uniformshop.aspx">Uniform Shop</a> page.<br></p><p><br></p><p>The Tuckshop will now open for Term 1 2022 on Monday 7th February 2022.<br></p><p><br></p>
P&C Twilight School Celebration
<p><span style="color:inherit;">Tickets are available via <a href="https://www.flexischools.com.au/">Flexischools</a> or Cash on the day.</span></p><div>Ticket prices:</div><div><ul><li>Extreme Obstacle course, Animal zoo and Reptile display - $10.00 per ticket</li><li>Extre<span style="color:inherit;">me Obstacle course only - $5:00 per ticket</span></li><li><span style="color:inherit;"></span>Anima<span style="color:inherit;">l zoo and Reptile display only - $5:00 per ticket</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Ticket purchasing via <a href="https://www.flexischools.com.au/">Flexischools</a> closes 4:00pm Monday 15th November 2021<br><br></span></div><div><span style="color:inherit;"></span></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">School Music Performances start at 4:00pm</span></div><div><ul><li>J<span style="color:inherit;">u</span><span style="color:inherit;">nior </span><span style="color:inherit;">&</span><span style="color:inherit;"> Senior choir</span></li><li>Vocal<span style="color:inherit;"> </span><span style="color:inherit;">Excellence</span></li><li><span style="color:inherit;"></span>Strin<span style="color:inherit;">g</span><span style="color:inherit;">s</span></li><li><span style="color:inherit;"></span>Senio<span style="color:inherit;">r</span><span style="color:inherit;"> bands</span></li><li><span style="color:inherit;"></span>ACE <span style="color:inherit;">D</span><span style="color:inherit;">ance performance</span></li><li><span style="color:inherit;"></span>Drum<span style="color:inherit;"> </span><span style="color:inherit;">Line</span></li></ul></div><div>P&C Christmas Raffle<br></div><div><ul><li>Over $2,000 in prizes<br></li><li>$2 tickets are only available through <a href="https://www.flexischools.com.au/">Flexischools</a></li><li>Will be drawn at 5:00pm<a href="https://www.flexischools.com.au/"></a><br></li></ul></div><p>Raffle ticket purchasing closes at 4:00pm Monday 15th November 2021<br></p><p>For any questions contact the P&C via email:<br></p><ul><li><a href="mailto:pandc@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">pandc@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a><br></li></ul><p><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/NewsThumbs/2021-p-and-c-twilight-school-celebration.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/NewsThumbs/2021-p-and-c-christmas-raffle.jpeg" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><br><br></p>
Public Holiday - Gold Coast Show Day
<p>Friday 27th August is a public holiday for the Gold Coast Show, school will be closed.<br></p>
Message from the Principal - 5th August 2021
<div>Dear Parents / Carers,</div><div><br></div><div>Welcome to day 4 of home learning! Thank you for your efforts this week. It has been wonderful to see and hear about the great examples of student learning across all year levels and the high level of support that families have provided our students and our staff. Whilst I understand that it can be tricky juggling the many demands, it is vital that we all continue to commit to the directives to ensure our community remains safe for everyone and to ensure we return to normal life as quickly as possible.</div><div><br></div><div>As previously mentioned, at present Highland Reserve State School, like all schools, is following the stronger advice by the Chief Health Officer to have the vast majority of staff working from home with a small skeleton staff remaining at school. All staff working from home are focused on developing and supporting the learning from home program.  </div><div><br></div><div>For this reason, we cannot cater for any students who are not the children of the tightest definition of essential workers. We also cannot cater for children whose parents are working at home themselves. Whilst this can be difficult, it is vital that parents do not put the school at risk by not following the guidelines that have been set. My reflection for parents is that if you do not follow the rules that are set, imagine the ramifications if your child was the one to bring COVID-19 into the school and worse again, pick up COVID-19 at school when they should not have been here.    </div><div><br></div><div>It is important to know that we are all in this together. In my personal situation, my son in second year university and my daughters in year 10 and 11 are all learning from home. Their day is structured around their learning, but most importantly times throughout the day for them to exercise, do something fun and connect on-line with some friends and extended family. Please make sure your child/ren engage with the learning at home, but most importantly, make sure they are keeping healthy and happy as they navigate this challenging time themselves.  </div><div><br></div><div>We look forward to having all students back at school soon (hopefully next Monday). Thank you for all of your efforts with home learning. Try not to stress over things and have comfort in knowing that our teachers will revise concepts and catch up any students’ misunderstandings once they return to school.</div><div><br></div><h4>Learning from home reminders:</h4><div><span style="color:inherit;">Questions can be sent to the following email addresses for those students and parents requiring assistance:</span><br><ul><li><span style="color:inherit;"><a href="mailto:prephomelearning@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">prephomelearning@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a></span></li><li><span style="color:inherit;"></span><a href="mailto:year1homelearning@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">year1homelearning@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a></li><li><a href="mailto:year2homelearning@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">year2homelearning@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a></li><li><a href="mailto:year3homelearning@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">year3homelearning@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a> </li><li><a href="mailto:year4homelearning@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">year4homelearning@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a></li><li><a href="mailto:year5homelearning@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">year5homelearning@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a></li><li><a href="mailto:year6homelearning@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">year6homelearning@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a>   </li></ul></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">We  also have a number of staff who are available to assist with other issues, including:</span><br><br></div><div><ul><li><span style="color:inherit;">IT - Jason Hinkins: <a href="mailto:jhink13@eq.edu.au">jhink13@eq.edu.au</a></span></li></ul></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">General questions / issues:<br></span><br></div><div><ul><li><span style="color:inherit;">Prep and Year 1: Clare Ferguson – <a href="mailto:cferg91@eq.edu.au">cferg91@eq.edu.au</a></span></li><li><span style="color:inherit;"></span>Year 2 and Year 3: Mel Cox – <a href="mailto:mbail33@eq.edu.au">mbail33@eq.edu.au</a></li><li>Y<span style="color:inherit;">ear 4, Year 5 and Year 6: Fiona Graham – <a href="mailto:fgrah3@eq.edu.au">fgrah3@eq.edu.au</a></span></li></ul></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Wellbeing:</span><br></div><div><br></div><div><ul><li>School Guidance Officer – Kim Hodgetts: <a href="mailto:kwarr66@eq.edu.au">kwarr66@eq.edu.au</a></li><li>School Chaplain – Kirsten Forbes: <a href="mailto:kforb4@eq.edu.au">kforb4@eq.edu.au</a><br><br></li></ul></div><div>To complement the home learning program our school is providing, parents can also access additional materials from the Education Queensland learning from home site: <a href="https://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/learning-at-home">Learning at Home website</a>.<br></div><div><br></div><div>All the best for another great day of learning at home. Keep safe and remain positive. We successfully navigated a five week lockdown last year so I know that we will successfully navigate this week and any further extension if it were to happen.</div><div><br></div><div>Take care,<br></div><div><br></div><div>Stephen O’Brien</div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Principal</span><br></div><p><br><br></p><p><br></p>
Junior Athletics Carnival
<p>Prep - Year 2 students<br></p><p>Friday 30th July 2021</p><p><strong>Year 2</strong><br>9:00am - 11:00am<br></p><p><strong>Prep</strong><br>11:50am - 1:10pm<br></p><p><strong>Year 1</strong><br>1:45pm - 3:00pm</p><p>Please note that event times are a guide only and the length of each event may vary on the day.</p><p>Parents, family & friends are most welcome to attend to support our students, however to ensure a safe and healthy environment is maintained for everyone, please take note of the following: </p><p><strong>**Visitors are requested to wear masks and maintain social distancing between other adults as per Queensland Health guidelines.** </strong></p><p><strong>**Parents of students do not need to sign in on the day, as contact details are already maintained on school systems.**</strong><br></p><p><strong>**Any visitor who is not a parent of the school must sign in using the check-in codes that will be on display on the day.**</strong><br></p><p><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/NewsThumbs/2021-junior-athletics-day-year-2.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/NewsThumbs/2021-junior-athletics-day-prep.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><br></p><p><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/NewsThumbs/2021-junior-athletics-day-year-1.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><br></p><p><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/NewsThumbs/2021-junior-athletics-day-map.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><br></p>
Olympic Celebration Day
<p><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-9-0" style="">THIS EVENT HAS UNFORTUNATELY BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE COVID SITUATION INTERSTATE. THE ORGANISATION HOSTING OUR OLYMPIC GAMES EVENT IS A NSW BASED COMPANY. WE WILL COMMUNICATE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE A NEW DATE.</span><br></p><p>This event is designed to develop our students understanding of the Olympic Games and get excited about them. It is run by an external company called 'Be Skilled, Be Fit'.<br></p><p>The day is on Friday 16th July - Week 1 of Term 3, the day will run as follows:<br><br></p><p><strong>9:15am - 9:45am Opening Ceremony</strong></p><p><strong></strong><b>9:45am - 11:00am (75 minutes) Prep - Year 2 Events</b></p><p><b>11:00am - 11:40am 1st Break</b></p><p><b>11:45am - 1:00pm (75 minutes) Year 3 - 6 Events</b></p><p><b>1:00pm - 1:40pm 2nd Break</b></p><p><b>1:45pm - 2:15pm Closing Ceremony<br></b><br></p><p>The Opening and Closing Ceremonies will include the entire school. The other parts of the day are split into age groups. Students will be allocated a country and each country group will move from station to station participating in a range of mini games, drills and activities.<br><br></p>
HRSS P&C COLOUR FUN RUN
<div><div><div><h4>HRSS P&C COLOUR EXPLOSION FUN RUN 2023<br></h4><div><span class="ms-rteForeColor-2">The Colour Explosion Fun Run Fundraiser on Thursday 4th May 2023. </span><br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Plea</span><span style="color:inherit;">se follow the link below for a digital copy of a sponsorship booklet, which includes fundraising instructions & a full list of Prizes. </span><br></div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://australianfundraising.com.au/flipbook/2023funrunform/mobile/index.html">Australian Fundraising</a><br></div><div><br></div><div>We strongly encourage Online fundraising by setting up an account via <a href="https://myprofilepage.com.au/">My Profile Page</a><br></div><div><br></div><div>** A great chance to fundraise over the school holidays **</div><div><br></div><div>Classroom teachers will be sending a hard copy of the booklet and consent note home with students of the details for this upcoming event.</div><div><br></div><div>There is a $10 minimum amount fundraising per child to be able to participate.</div><div><br></div><div>Consent Notes & Fundraising Money are due by Friday 21st April 3:00pm.</div><div><br></div><div>A plain WHITE shirt is suggested to wear during the Fun Run.</div><div><br></div><div>They will be covered in non-toxic, biodegradable colour powder from head to toe!</div><div><br></div><div>For further information about the activity, please contact the HRSS P&C via email at: <a href="mailto:pandc@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au"><span style="color:inherit;">p</span><span style="color:inherit;">andc@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</span></a></div><div><br></div><div> <br></div><br></div><span></span><span style="color:inherit;"></span></div><br></div><div><br><br></div><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong><br></strong></p><p><br></p><div><br><p><br><br></p></div>
National Simultaneous Storytime
<p>National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. </p><p>This year NSS takes place on Wednesday 19 May 2021 at 11:00am from the International Space Station, the book this year is Give Me Some Space written and illustrated by Philip Bunting. <br></p>
Mother's Day Stall 2021
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Cross Country Carnival 2023
<p><br></p><div><span style="color:inherit;">The Highland Reserve State School Cross-Country Carnival, will be staged on Friday 21st April 2023 (Term 2, week 1)</span></div><div><ul><li>9:10 am - 11:10 am for Years 3 - 6</li><li>11:45am - 1:15pm for Prep - Year 2<br></li></ul></div><div>This is the first of three Inter-house Sports Carnivals planned for the year.<br></div><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, but please consider practicality during running and environmental friendliness (e.g. glitter and streamer litter).<br></div><div><br></div><h4>SCHEDULE: FRIDAY 21st April 2023<br></h4><div><strong><strong>Please note: exact times for each race are not provided in case of unforeseen circumstances.</strong></strong></div><div><strong><strong></strong></strong></div><div><strong>9:10am – 11:10am </strong></div><div><strong>Boys' Races first then Girls' Races 5 - 10 minutes between each.</strong></div><div><ul><li>12 YEARS – (b. 2011) – 1.6 KMS</li><li>11 YEARS – (b. 2012) – 1.5 KMS<br></li><li>1<span style="color:inherit;">0 YEARS – (b. 2013) – 1.2 KMS</span></li><li>YEAR 3 and 9 YEARS (b. 2014) – 750m</li></ul></div><div><strong>11:45pm – 1:15pm </strong></div><div><strong>Racing in sets of 2 - 3 class groups ABC then DEF. </strong></div><div><strong>Boys' Races then Girls' Races 5 - 10 minutes between each.</strong></div><div><ul><li>YEAR 2 - 600 m <br></li><li>YEAR 1 - 500m<br></li><li>PREPS - 1 LAP OF THE OVAL (400m)</li></ul></div><div><strong>PREPARATION:</strong></div><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 family 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>
School Disco - Term 1
<p><span style="color:inherit;">Thursday 25th March 2021</span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;">Multipurpose Centre (Hall)</span></p><div>Junior Disco (Yrs 1, 2 & 3)  4pm – 5pm<br></div><div>Senior Disco (Yrs 4, 5 & 6)  5.15pm – 6.15pm</div><div><br></div><div>Theme – Dress as someone you look up to eg. Sportsperson, celebrity.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Disco entry &/or snack packs can be ordered on Flexischools until 3:45pm on Monday 22nd March.<br></div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.flexischools.com.au/">www.flexischools.com.au</a></div><div><br></div><div>**Only HRSS students and staff will be able to enter the hall throughout the disco**</div><div><br></div><div>(If parents are on the school site, please ensure social distancing is maintained between adults along with waiting a fair and reasonable distance from the Hall)<br></div><p><br></p>
Cybersafety Parent Session
<p><span style="color:inherit;">On Wednesday 24th March at 3.30pm, The Department of Education's Cybersafety and Reputation Management team (CSRM) will be visiting Highland Reserve State School to conduct a parent and caregiver information session. Students in Years 4-6 will also participate in a cybersafety session with CSRM.</span></p><div>The Department of Education CSRM advises, investigates and supports schools to manage online behaviours and digital reputation issues. The parent session will be an overview of cybersafety, trending platforms, online dos and don'ts, and useful settings to be aware of. The session will go for 45-60min, and will allow parents to ask questions throughout.</div><div><br></div><div>You can read more about the Department's cybersafety program and resources on their Facebook page:  </div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/QEDCybersafetyAdvice/">Cybersafety Advice Facebook page</a> </div><div><br></div><div>This valuable cybersafety Parent session will be held on: </div><div><br></div><div>Date: Wednesday 24th March at 3.30pm </div><div>Where: S<span style="color:inherit;">taffroom located in the main administration building.</span></div><div><br></div><div>To register your interest to attend please use the following link:</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=752871&s=504414&a=59764&k=h2CtuyzDc90u483qOyFOXp-SCJJdqcQ34coAKiO3vdY">Cybersafety for Parents & Caregivers Session</a><br></div><p><br></p>
Student Absence Notification
<h3>STUDENT ABSENCE NOTIFICATION<br></h3><div>If your child is going to be absent and unable to attend school, please advise the school via the following options:</div><div><br> </div><div><ul><li>QParents, if you are the account owner. Simply visit <a href="https://qparents.qld.edu.au/">https://qparents.qld.edu.au</a> and update your child/children’s absence via the Attendance section on the Student Dashboard</li><li>Absentee Line on: (07) 5588 3366</li></ul></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">           or</span></div><div><ul><li><span style="color:inherit;">Email: <a href="mailto:studentabsences@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au">studentabsences@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a></span></li></ul><p><span style="color:inherit;">           (3</span><span style="color:inherit;">+ absence days requires notification in writing).</span></p></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><br></div><div><br> </div><div><ul><li>your child’s name.<br></li><li>your child’s class.<br></li><li>the reason for your child’s absence.</li><li>the commencement & end date of the absence.<br></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><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 Education to provide parents of Queensland state school students with 24-hour 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:</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 Jo-Anne Webb on <a href="mailto:office@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au" style="background-color:#ffffff;">office@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</a><br><br></div></div></div></div></div><div class="wbp"><div class="ms-webpart-zone ms-fullWidth" style="width:554.984px;"><div class="s4-wpcell-plain ms-webpartzone-cell ms-webpart-cell-vertical-inline-table ms-webpart-cell-vertical ms-fullWidth " style="width:554.984px;"><div class="ms-webpart-chrome ms-webpart-chrome-vertical ms-webpart-chrome-fullWidth "><div webpartid="d0cb35d2-ef80-45b6-a41c-c51995917a7c" class="ms-WPBody "><div><div class="video-player-oc" style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-color:#000000;"><video width="100%" height="auto" preload="auto" poster="/support-and-resources/qparents"></video><div class="download-links" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;color:#ffffff;"><div class="col-sm-6 download-links-video" style="width:277.484px;"><a href="/Videos/qparents-showcase-video/qparents-showcase-video.mp4" style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>Download video</strong></a></div></div></div></div><div class="ms-clear"></div></div></div><div class="ms-PartSpacingVertical"></div></div><div class="s4-wpcell-plain ms-webpartzone-cell ms-webpart-cell-vertical-inline-table ms-webpart-cell-vertical ms-fullWidth " style="width:554.984px;"><div class="ms-webpart-chrome ms-webpart-chrome-vertical ms-webpart-chrome-fullWidth "><div webpartid="b33750e4-3988-4dca-9e26-401fbae5feb6" class="ms-WPBody "><div></div><div class="ms-clear"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="col-md-4" role="complementary" style="width:292.484px;"><div class="wbp-outer"><div class="wbp summarylinks"><div style="display:inline;"><div class="slm-layout-main slwpmarker" style="width:232.484px;"><div class="dfwp-column" style="width:232.484px;"><div class="slm-layout-main groupmarker" style="width:232.484px;"><ul class="dfwp-list"><li><div class="item"><div class="image-area-top"><a href="/SupportAndResources/FormsAndDocuments/Documents/Parent%20Resources/QParents/qparents-parent-user-guide.pdf"><img class="image" src="/SiteCollectionImages/other/qparents-parent-user-guide-thumb.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /></a> </div><div class="link-item"><a href="/SupportAndResources/FormsAndDocuments/Documents/Parent%20Resources/QParents/qparents-parent-user-guide.pdf">QParents Parent User Guide</a><div class="description"></div></div></div></li><li><div class="item"><div class="image-area-top"><a href="https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/login"><img class="image" src="/SiteCollectionImages/other/qparents-app-logo.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /></a> </div><div class="link-item"><a href="https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/login">QParents mobile app</a><div class="description"></div></div></div></li><li><div class="item"><div class="image-area-top"><a href="https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/help"><img class="image" src="/SiteCollectionImages/other/qparents-parent-help-site.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /></a> </div><div class="link-item"><a href="https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/help">QParents Parent Help Site</a><div class="description"></div></div></div></li></ul><div class="footermarker"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span><div></div><div><div class="page-info-controls ms-dialogHidden noindex"><div class="noindex">Last reviewed 03 February 2023<br></div></div></div><p><br><br></p><br>
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. Call the School Watch number - 13 17 88. 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>
QSchools app
<p>The QSchools app is a convenient way to receive up-to-the-minute information from and about schools. The app is designed to integrate with school websites, and allows users to see when news, events and newsletters are posted to their selected school website.</p><p>The school community can also receive push notifications and emergency announcements such as natural disasters and school closures through the app.</p><p>The QSchools app will be particularly useful to parents who have students in different schools, as the app manages updates from multiple schools in a single view.</p><p>Find out more about <a href="https://qed.qld.gov.au/about-us/department-apps/qschools">QSchools</a> and download the app today.</p><br>
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>
HRSS Cross Country
Congratulations to our Age Champions and also to Kurrungal for winning this years Cross Country.<div><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/NewsThumbs/hpe-cross-country-1.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /> </div> <div><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/NewsThumbs/hpe-cross-country-2.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><br><br><br><br><br></div>