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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>
NAPLAN Test Schedule
<p>NAPLAN 2025 amended test schedule:<br></p><ul><li>Monday 17th March - Year 3 & 5 Writing</li><li>Tuesday 18th March - Year 3 & 5 Reading</li><li>Wednesday 19th March - Year 3 & 5 Conventions of Language</li><li>Thursday 20th March - Year 3 & 5 Numeracy</li><li>Monday 24th - Thursday 27th - Catch up days if required</li></ul><br>
Book Fair 2024
<p><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/NewsThumbs/2024-hrss-book-fair.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>** Monday 12th to Friday 16th August 2024**</strong></p><p style="text-align:center;">It is with much excitement we announce that our Annual Scholastic Book Fair will be arriving at the HUB ready for sales starting Monday 12th August.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><span class="ms-rteForeColor-2">The 2024 theme is</span> <span class="ms-rteForeColor-6"><em>Let's Grow Readers</em></span></p><p style="text-align:left;">The Book Fair will be open for purchasing and book collection between the following times:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align:left;"><li>Monday         8:15am - 8:45am<br></li><li>Tuesday         8:15am - 8:45am & 3:10pm - 3:45pm<br></li><li>Wednesday   8:15am - 8:45am & 3:10pm - 3:45pm</li><li>Thursday       8:15am - 8:45am & 3:10pm - 3:30pm</li><li>Friday             8:15am - 8:45am<br></li></ul><div style="text-align:center;">WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!<br></div><div style="text-align:center;">Contact <a href="mailto:gmorg38@eq.edu.au">gmorg38@eq.edu.au</a> if you have any time during this week.<br></div><div style="text-align:center;">This is a wonderful fundraiser for Highland Reserve State School, with a commission of sales going towards the purchasing of new books and resources for student learning.</div><div style="text-align:center;">Look out for more information in the coming weeks via email and Facebook.<br></div><div style="text-align:center;"><br></div><div style="text-align:center;">To support this process the steps to purchase items are below.<br></div><div style="text-align:center;"><br></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span class="ms-rteForeColor-2">**ONLINE PAYENT (PREFERRED)**</span><br></div><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.scholastic.com.au/payment">www.scholastic.com.au/payment</a><br></div><div style="text-align:center;"><br></div><div style="text-align:center;">Please ensure to choose BOOK FAIRS payments (not Book Club)<br></div><div><br></div><div><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/NewsThumbs/2024-book-fair-news.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><br></div><br><p><br><br></p>
Senior Athletics Carnival
<p>Year 3 - 6 students. Family & friends are most welcome to attend to support our students.</p><p>Friday 7th June 2024.  </p>
Crazy Hair Day
<p><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/NewsThumbs/2024-crazy-hair-day.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><br></p>
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>
P&C Twilight School Celebration 2023
<p><span style="color:red;">**P</span><span style="color:red;">arents/carers must provide supervision for their child/children for this event**</span><br></p><div>Friday 17th November 2023 3:00pm to 6:00pm<br><br></div><div>P&C would like to thank our sponsors, Young Discoverers, Found by Hound and Jayton Joseph accounting and event sponsors, Cr Donna Gates and Mark Boothman MP.</div><div><br></div><div>We will have our regular ninja inflatable obstacle course and McDonald's Travelling Farm, but this year, we will add Motiv8sports Gold Coast which will bring us some fun sports games and 3 in 1 Monster Inc playground (prep and under 5 years old).</div><div><br></div><div>Wrist bands are now available to purchase via Flexischools <a href="https://www.flexischools.com.au/">www.flexischools.com.au</a> until the 10th November.<br><br></div><div>Pre purchase tickets to avoid long waiting queues.<br><span style="color:inherit;">Wrist bands will also be available to purchase at the event.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div><ul><li>$10 - Obstacle course and Petting Zoo</li><li>$5 - Obstacle course ONLY</li><li>$5- Petting zoo and Monster Inc playground (under 5 and prep)<br><br></li></ul></div><div>Please remember to bring some <span style="text-decoration:underline;">gold coins</span> for the school stalls.<br></div><div><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/NewsThumbs/2023-hrss-twilight-school-celebration-music-performance.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><br></div><div><br></div><div>Thank you again for all teachers, school staff and volunteers to help P&C to have this wonderful community event.<br></div><p></p>
Day for Daniel
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2024 Booklists
<p>2024 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.</p><p>The due date for orders is <strong>Friday 3rd November 2023</strong>.</p><p></p><div>How to order:<br><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 'order now' 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 2024 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 2024 resource lists online - <strong>2Q6K</strong><br></p><p>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><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>
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
<p><img src="/CalendarAndNews/News/PublishingImages/Pages/Multicultural-Day-2022/2022-hrss-multicultural-day.png" alt="2022-hrss-multicultural-day.png" style="margin:5px;" /><br><br></p>
P&C Father's Day Stall
<p><strong style="color:#000000;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><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;">We will have a wide variety of gifts available, priced between $1 and $10.</span></strong><br></p><p class="x_MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#000000;text-align:left;"><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" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#000000;text-align:left;"><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" data-ogsb="white" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman", serif;color:#000000;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;text-align:left;"><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 1st september 2024</span></p><p style="text-align:left;"></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: <a href="mailto:ggold15@eq.edu.au">ggold15@eq.edu.au</a><br></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>
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, 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>
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 29th 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><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/other/2024-prep-to-year-3-athletics-carnival.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><br><br></p><p><br><br></p><p><br><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>
P&C Colour Fun Run
<div><div><div><h4>P&C Colour Fun Run 2024<br></h4><div><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0"><span>The Colour Fun Run Fundraiser will be held on Wednesday 11th September 2024 between 1:20pm & 2:55pm in the afternoon on the school oval.</span> </span><br></div><div><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr class="ms-rteTableHeaderRow-default"><th class="ms-rteTableHeaderEvenCol-default" rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:51%;"><strong>Group</strong><br></th><th class="ms-rteTableHeaderOddCol-default" rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:24%;text-align:center;"><strong>Start Time</strong> <br></th><th class="ms-rteTableHeaderEvenCol-default" rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:24%;text-align:center;"><strong>Finish Time</strong><br></th><br></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableOddRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:51%;">Students participating without the powder<br></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default" style="width:24%;text-align:center;">1:20pm<br></td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" style="width:24%;text-align:center;">1:30pm<br></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:51%;">Year 5 & 6<br></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default" style="width:24%;text-align:center;">2:00pm<br></td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" style="width:24%;text-align:center;">2:10pm<br></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableOddRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:51%;">Year 3 & 4<br></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default" style="width:24%;text-align:center;">2:15pm<br></td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" style="width:24%;text-align:center;">2:25pm<br></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:51%;">Year 1 & 2<br></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default" style="width:24%;text-align:center;">2:30pm<br></td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" style="width:24%;text-align:center;">2:40pm<br></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableOddRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:51%;">Prep<br></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default" style="width:24%;text-align:center;">2:45pm<br></td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" style="width:24%;text-align:center;">2:55pm<br></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div>Please note that these times are a guide only.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">A p</span><span style="color:inherit;">lain WHITE shirt is suggested to wear during the Fun Run.</span><br></div><div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Students will be covered in non-toxic, biodegradable colour powder from head to toe!<a href="https://myprofilepage.com.au/"></a></span></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Fo</span><span style="color:inherit;">r further information about the activity, please contact the HRSS P&C via email at: </span><a href="mailto:pandc@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au" style="background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="color:inherit;">p</span><span style="color:inherit;">andc@highlandreservess.eq.edu.au</span></a></div><br></div><div>Please follow the link below for a digital copy of a sponsorship booklet, which includes fundraising instructions & a full list of prizes.<br></div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://australianfundraising.com.au/flipbook/2024funrunform/">https://australianfundraising.com.au/flipbook/2024funrunform/</a><br><br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">We encourage <strong>Online fundraising</strong> by setting up an account via <a href="https://myprofilepage.com.au/">https://myprofilepage.com.au/</a></span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="color:inherit;"><strong>There is a $10 minimum amount fundraising per child to be able to participate.</strong></span></div><div><br></div><div><br></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
<p><img src="/SiteCollectionImages/NewsThumbs/2021-pandc-mothers-day-stall.jpeg" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><br><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>
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<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>
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>