School Improvement Agenda for 2018— Reading, Student Attendance and Parent/Community Involvement

Street Address: 96 Wildey Street RACEVIEW QLD 4305 Phone: 3294 4111 E-mail Address: info@raceviewss.eq.edu.au

Postal Address: PO Box 4035 RACEVIEW QLD 4305 Fax: 3294 4100 Website: www.raceviewss.eq.edu.au

S - Self Control P - Persistence O - Organisation R - Respect T - Team Player

6 September 2018

VOLUME 14

RACEVIEW STATE

SCHOOL

DATE CLAIMERS 2018

Thu 6th Sep— SCHOOL DISCO

P-Yr 3 4.30—5.45pm

Yr 4-6 6.00—7.30pm Mon 10th Sep— Yr 4—6 Assembly

9.00—9.30am

(6A class item) Yr P—3 Assembly 2.15—2.45pm

(3B class item)

Wed 12th Sep— BOOKCLUB Orders due

Thu 13th Sep— NO Senior/Beginner

Band Rehearsal

Fri 14th Sept—

R/Run Sponsorship Money due

Mon 17th Sep— WHOLE SCHOOL

ASSEMBLY

2.15—2.45pm (Jnr Choir Yr 2&3

performance)

P&C Meeting

6.30pm @ Staffroom Tue 18th Sep— Ips. Central School

Cricket Cup 9-2.30pm

@ Limestone Park (Own Transport Req.)

Wed 19th Sep— Yr 4 Ngutana-Lui

Excursion Thu 20th Sep— RAINBOW RUN Tuckshop not open 2nd break.

Mon 24th Sep—Fri

5th Oct SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Mon 8th Oct— SCHOOL RESUMES

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Theresa Sheehan

Dear Parents &

Caregivers

Whole School Review –

This week we are having our four

yearly Teaching and Learning

Review.

We have three Reviewers who are

visiting our school and interviewing

staff and parents about parent

involvement and teaching and

learning in our school.

I will send home via the newsletter a

summary of the findings early next

term.

Facilities –

What a fantastic effort last Saturday

at the working bee. Thank you to

Mr Price and the volunteers from

the Centro Church, Kristy Ironside

who led the redevelopment of the

front garden, parents, students and

staff – Nick Winwood, Matt Hay and

Aaron Scott. Great results – thank

you!!

Last Monday on junior assembly,

one of our parents, Micky Hasted

presented us with a ‘catch box’

microphone.

This was the result of

a grant that she

successfully applied

for after consultation

with us.

The students had a

lot of fun throwing

and speaking

through the

microphone.

Teacher Aides Day –

This Friday is

Teacher Aides Day.

I would like to say a

special thank you to

all of our teacher

aides who work so

hard and give so much to our school

every day.

Your work and dedication is very

much appreciated by us all.

Have a wonderful fortnight everyone,

Theresa Sheehan

STUDENT ABSENTEE

LINE:

3294 4166

(24 hrs)

RACEVIEW STATE SCHOOL — Page 2

FROM THE ACTING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

(Prep—Year1)

Tania Giansiracusa

Prep News

Prep students have had a very busy week, involving guests visiting their

rooms.

On Thursday, Raceview hosted a Walker Learning Approach Network

Meeting. The students and teachers enjoyed the opportunity to showcase

their learning as they opened their classrooms to leaders and teachers from

other schools. Walker Learning is an approach that personalises learning and

is committed to developing children who can think for themselves and for

others, can create and imagine and who are strong in their literacy and

numeracy skills.

On Friday, the Prep classes held a Father's Day celebration for all of the fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other special

males in the students’ lives. Many fun activities were organised, such as making and flying paper planes and kites, bubble

blowing, skipping, and some even spent some time playing together in the sandpit and on our playgrounds.

Everyone had a great afternoon!

Year 1 News

1B have thoroughly enjoyed buddy

reading with the students of 2B.

Tania Giansiracusa

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FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

(Yr 2—Yr 3)

Francine Hayler

Teaching and Learning at Raceview

In the last newsletter, I wrote about Visible Learning, the ‘Bump it Up Wall’ and the ‘Learning Walls’ that teachers are developing in

their classrooms. I hope you were successful in asking your children about this and that you received some informative answers

from them!

One of the skills that teachers have been focussing on during reading has been ‘Think-Alouds’. This is a skill that teachers use in

their teaching and that children learn to use when they are striving to comprehend information.

‘Thinking is invisible, so teachers have to talk about their thinking. By listening to a teacher think, students

are guided through the same processes that the experts use, as if they were apprentices.’ (Fisher, Frey, Hattie.

‘Teaching Literacy in the Visible Learning Classroom’. 2017)

An example of a Think-Aloud could be, ‘I am going to match my expression to the

words, so that I can understand the character’s feelings.’ Perhaps you could try this with your children when

you are reading aloud to them.

Assembly

On Assembly this week, we were all inspired by 3D who told us some of the things that they are grateful for. This was a great way

to start the week! Thank you to Mr Daley and 3D for such a stimulating class item.

Thank you also to those parents who are able to make it to our assemblies. Your presence is very much appreciated and is very

special for the students.

Holidays

With only two weeks to go until the September holidays, I would like to ask for your assistance with keeping our students focussed

on their learning. It is important for all students to continue to attend school every day, as the learning at Raceview never stops!

We appreciate your assistance with this.

Francine Hayler

Reading Intervention

Attendance

Community Engagement

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FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS

Ilona Young

Ilona Young

Dean of Students

Classes with a Full House last fortnight:

Lower Primary

Prep A, Prep C, Prep D, Prep E, 1A, 1C, 1D, 2A, 2C, 2E, 2F, 3A, 3D and 3F.

Upper Primary

5A and 5E

RACEVIEW STATE SCHOOL — Page 5

DEFENCE NEWS

Postings

It is that time of year again when postings for 2019 are allocated. If you will be moving at the

end of the year, please let me know via email so that I can assist in preparing your child for the

move. This can be a stressful time for some students and extra support can be provided to try

to make the transition as easy as possible.

Preparation for High School

Just a reminder to all, Bremer High School will soon be conducting interviews for year 7 in 2019. To book an interview, please go

to the Bremer High school web site bremershs.eq.edu.au. Interviews are available from the 6th of August. Rachel Hindmarch is

the Defence Mentor at the school and can be contacted on rhind35@eq.edu.au or alternatively you can call the high school on

3810 9333.

Defence Club

Defence Club has been running every Tuesday and Wednesday at second

break and the students have made some interesting items. Recently they have

created snakes and engaged in some intricate colouring of pictures linked to

NADIOC week. The students also constructed cardboard houses and

discussed the various types of houses they have lived in. As a group, we

chatted about preparation for postings. Please encourage your child to attend

the craft activities where they can bring, meet and make new friends.

Thank you for your support.

Cheryl Kurtz Defence Liaison

ckurt15@eq.edu.au or on 3294 4111.

PREP ENROLMENT PROCESS FOR 2019

Enrolment packs available NOW!

INTERVIEWS STARTING OCTOBER.

Please note that, Raceview State School is an

“Enrolment Managed School”

and as such, enrolments from out-of-catchment students are restricted.

Enrolment Process for Parent and Child

Enrolment paperwork

Please drop your paperwork into the office as soon as possible prior to interviews in October.

(Please bring your child’s birth certificate and proof of address).

Parent/Carer Interviews

Monday 22nd October—Friday 2nd November

Office ladies will call you to confirm a booking day and time.

Orientation Sessions

Monday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th November from 2.00—2.45 pm

Parents/carers and their child are encouraged to attend every session.

Class allocations

Monday 10th December—Friday 14

th December

Parents/Carers notified of their child’s class allocation.

RACEVIEW STATE SCHOOL — Page 6

BOOK WEEK FUN!

We had a wonderful time celebrating reading during Book Week.

We saw wonderful costumes, recognised our

Grandparents and their support,

and celebrated the talent shown by our students

in the Mini-Garden challenge.

Thank you to everyone who supported

and visited us here in the Library.

It was wonderful seeing so many of you popping in

to join in the celebrations.

Here are some photos to show some snippets

of the amazing time we had.

We can’t wait

for

Book Week

2019!!

Thank you Mr Olds, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Sheehan, Miss G, Mrs Dawes, Mr Daley, Mrs Grigg and Ms Hayler

for being our mystery readers down in the Library.

The students enjoyed your visits and listening to your stories.

Mrs Frazer and Mrs Whyte

RACEVIEW STATE SCHOOL — Page 7

Grandparents’ Morning

Garden Party

Mrs Frazer Teacher Librarian

RACEVIEW STATE SCHOOL — Page 8

ATTENTION ALL YEAR 2 & 3 STUDENTS & THEIR PARENTS!

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM 2019

WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR CHILD TO LEARN AN INSTRUMENT

AND PLAY IN THE SCHOOL BAND?

Free tuition - group lessons are run during school time, band before school.

Hire an instrument from the school.

Benefits - can help improve memory, maths, reading, comprehension and listening skills, develops coordination, exposes students to history and culture; and develops self-expression, perseverance, responsibility and team-work.

HOW DO YEAR 2 & YEAR 3 STUDENTS APPLY FOR THE 2019 INSTRUMENTAL

MUSIC PROGRAM?

Parents need to complete an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM which was handed out along with an Information Letter at the end of the Instrumental Music Demonstration Concert on Monday 6 August. The return date for these

forms has been extended to TUESDAY 11 September. Please return completed forms to the office by this date. Misplaced the form? Just ask our friendly ladies in the office for another copy.

INSTRUMENTS AVAILABLE:

Year 2 Only: violin, cello and double bass

Year 3: trumpet, trombone, tuba, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone and percussion (drums and glockenspiel)

Not Sure What the Instruments Sound Like? Check out the Youtube Links below:

Trumpet:

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Alison+Balsom+trumpet+youtube&view=detail&mid=7B1FC8A400605E5ACBC67B1FC8A400605E5ACBC6&FORM=VIRE

Trombone:

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Star+Wars+Trombone+Music&&view=detail&mid=5335435668878264E0045335435668878264E004&&FORM=VRDGAR

Euphonium: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=david+childs+euphonium&&view=detail&mid=6EBE5A34F60B83AB8CC16EBE5A

34F60B83AB8CC1&&FORM=VRDGAR

Saxophone: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Jazz+Saxophone+quartet&&view=detail&mid=CBEB56B8085DE87597A3CBEB56

B8085DE87597A3&&FORM=VRDGAR

Clarinet: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=julian+bliss+youtube&&view=detail&mid=68E54F11E0FC64A527AE68E54F11E0F

C64A527AE&&FORM=VRDGAR

Flute: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=james+galaway+youtube&&view=detail&mid=564DF1844418BEC202A5564DF1844418BEC202A5&&FORM=VRDGAR

Percussion:

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=percussion+ensemble+youtube&&view=detail&mid=07DFEA0119D3CB1A028607DFEA0119D3CB1A0286&&FORM=VRDGAR

Strings:

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=string+quartet+youtube&&view=detail&mid=0AD1A120447C857AAC960AD1A

120447C857AAC96&&FORM=VRDGAR

RACEVIEW STATE SCHOOL — Page 9

HOW TO PRACTISE EFFECTIVELY:

Here’s a great youtube video on what is practice and how to do it effectively. It goes for about 5 minutes

and I encourage both parents and students to watch this. It not only applies to music, but other areas as

well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2O6mQkFiiw&feature=youtu.be

DATES TO REMEMBER

TUES 11 SEPTEMBER— final date for Year 2 & 3 to return Expression of Interest Forms for the

2019 Instrumental Music Program.

THUR 13 SEPTEMBER—No Senior Band/ Beginner Band rehearsal or lessons due to Yr 3 Instrument Try-Outs.

THUR 20 SEPTEMBER—BRING INSTRUMENTS for last Senior & Beginner Band rehearsal and lessons for the term.

SENIORS COMMUNITY CONCERT

On Thursday 23 August we had approximately 80 guests visit our school

from local retirement villages - Cascade Gardens, Elim Estate, and Milford

Grange, as well as Grandparents of the performing students.

After performances by the Senior Band, Senior Choir, String Ensemble, and

by request Mr Chan on his Violin. The guests were treated to a beautiful

morning tea served by our students.

I have received several emails to thank us for such a wonderful morning,

expressing how much they enjoyed the students’ performances and the time

that students took to speak to the guests.

Well done to all the students for sharing your musical gift with others and for demonstrating excellent SPORTy behaviour.

Thank you to the parents who came to help, as well as the ladies from the office, Mrs Dawes, our groundsman Mr Weldon,

Mr Roobottom, and our music staff for helping to put on such a wonderful event.

Sharon McInnes

Experienced Senior Instrumental Music Teacher—Band

smcin38@eq.edu.au

SINGFEST 2018

On Thursday 24th August some members of the Senior Choir participated in Singfest 2018.

Singfest is an opportunity for primary school students to participate in a massed choral

event.

After learning some set pieces, several schools came together to participate in a one day workshop with a

guest conductor and accompanist. This year there were almost 200 students performing for family and

friends at the end of the day.

Our guest conductor for this year was Paul Jarman.

Paul is an Australian musician/composer and conductor who is passionate about choral music.

This year’s participants were:-

Samara Bliss, Madi Brewster, Kelly Cameron, Hayley Dalziel, Atalaya Galvin, Scarlett Howard,

Calais Lalor, Isabella Tilly and Olivia Weise.

Congratulations to all of the participants who did their school proud!

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Information Session:

Monday 10 September 2018

Raceview State School Library

96 Wildey Street, Raceview

4.30 -5.30 pm.

Curious about the national disability insurance scheme?!

Come to our community meeting at Raceview State School

to learn how you can unlock the benefits.

Independence in young people and

relief for families is possible and achievable

with the right assistance and services.

We will be offering information about:

What the NDIS is

How you can be a part of it

What to do when you are.

For enquiries, please contact

Bronwyn Grigg (Raceview State School)

Phone: 3294 4111

or

Tiffany (Challenge Community Services)

Phone: 0435 746 470

NEWSFLASH

METROPOLITAN WEST REGIONAL TRACK &

FIELD RESULTS

Congratulations to the following students who recently

participated in the Metropolitan West Regional Track & Field championships at QEII. I would like to commend

these students on the effort they displayed during the two

days of competition.

Riley Mitchell – 12th 10 Years Boys High Jump – 1.13m

Kaylee Gorroick – 8th 11 Years Girls 800m – 2:59.09

Cooper Waters – 13th 11 Years Boys 200m – 30.57

Kaiden Smith – 7th 12 Years Boys Tetrathlon – 712

Points

Raceview Strong, Raceview Proud!

IPSWICH RACEVIEW STATE SCHOOL SPORT

SPONSORSHIP

Raceview State School would like to

welcome the United Sports Club as

our first jersey sponsor for 2018. We

would like to thank John and the team

for their generous sponsorship of our

Girls AFL squad.

If you are looking for a great meal and some friendly

service in a relaxed atmosphere, please get along to the

United Sports Club (Joyce Street, East Ipswich) and show

your support. We are looking forward to working closely

with the club and developing a very strong working

relationship into the future.

Bryan Marshall Physical Education Specialist

GARDENING SCIENCE

PROJECT

Year 4 students Cowan, Jennaya and Claire showing off

the fruits of their labour.

They have built, planted and are now tending this garden

as part of their Science Unit.

RELIEF CLEANERS

WANTED

If you would like to put your name down

for relief cleaning

please forward a resume to

info@raceviewss.eq.edu.au

Applicants must hold a Blue Card.

Allyson Hanlon

Business Services Manager

RACEVIEW STATE SCHOOL — Page 11

PARENTS AND CARERS

If you are arriving before 3:00pm

to collect your child

please report to the school office.

Parents are not to present at the classroom door before

3:00pm without having signed in at the office first.

Thank you for your cooperation with this safety procedure.

REMINDER

LAST DATES FOR

PAYMENT

Payments may be made by

Cash/ EFTPOS/ Bpoint or Centrepay.

For any enquiries please contact:

Ms Allyson Hanlon Business Manager

(07) 3294 4111

DUE DATE YEAR DETAILS

OVERDUE Prep-Yr 6 Student Resource Scheme

Friday 7 September Yr 4 Ngutana-Lui Excursion

Friday 14 September All Sponsorship Money for Rainbow Run

12th September 2018

JUNIOR CHOIR (Yrs 2 & 3)

Will be performing on

Monday 17 September

at our

Whole School Assembly

2.15—2.45pm

YR 4 EXCURSION

Ngutana-lui

Year 4 students will be visiting Ngutana-Lui on

Wednesday 19th September to complement

this term’s English/History/Art curriculum.

Payment of $16.00, medical form and activity

consent form are due back by

Friday 7th September.

PAYMENTS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED

AFTER THIS DATE.

On the day of the excursion, please ensure that your child

is at school by 8.15am

and has a small bag or backpack with them containing

their morning tea, lunch, water bottle and hat.

All students must be dressed in their full school

uniform (including closed in shoes and hat)

in order to attend.

Students may bring a book, paper and pencil

with them if they would like something to do during the

bus trip but please remind your child that

no electronic devices like ipods, cameras or mobile

phones are to be brought along.

Students who are not attending will be supervised

in other classrooms during the day and given suitable

work to complete.

Students will be back at Raceview SS by

3pm on Wednesday afternoon.

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P & C NEWS

The P&C is a parent representative

body, which stands for Parents &

Citizens Association. The P&C is

the voice of the parents. It is at

P&C meetings that decisions

affecting your child at school are

made.

The Raceview State School P&C meets on the 3rd

Monday of every month at 6.30pm unless advised

otherwise. The next meeting will be held on Monday, 17th

of September 2018 in the staffroom. We would love to see

you there!

I hope you had a great Father’s Day!

A big thank you to Barb Scott and her wonderful team of

volunteers who organised the

Father’s Day stall!

It was a huge success!

Thank you to all the parents that took advantage of it.

We raised $2059.00

which will be going towards the new shade sail!

A big thank you to all those that attended the working

bee last Saturday.

We transformed the

school entrance and

the area around the

school hall.

We also added bark

to the Prep play areas

and did some

remodelling for a new

outdoor learning area

in the Year 4 area.

It looks fantastic. I encourage you to have a look.

A big thank you to Micky Hasted and the ICC as we tried

out the new CatchBox mic at the junior assembly this

week! It’s pretty cool!

The photo on the

left is of the stakeholders

in the new computer lab

that was installed last year

in the library.

LtoR: Adam Price (Centro Church), Janelle Podlich (Bethany Church

Raceview), Kelly Verrall (P&C President 2017) and Mrs Sheehan

(Principal).

We are looking forward to finishing Term 3 on a high!

Kind regards

Adam Price

Raceview P&C presents the

Raceview

Rainbow Run 2018

Where:

Raceview State School

When:

Thursday 20th September

(during normal school hours in the afternoon session)

Sponsorship:

All participants need a minimum of $25 per person in sponsorship to be able to participate.

There are many different prize goal amounts for sponsorship, so have a

look at the prizes while you are registering online at

ww.schoolfundraising.com.au

Please register under Raceview State School.

Sponsorship closes on the 14th September.

Raceview State School

P&C Association

“Silver Coin Fundraiser”

A GREAT EFFORT SO FAR…..

KEEP THOSE SILVER COINS COMING IN!

Send your children to class with some silver coins

to place in the special container.

The fundraiser will run until the end of term

with the goal of

$2000

and 2 lucky classes (one from Prep-Yr 2 and one from Yrs 3-6) who collect the most silver coins will get

their very own

The students will be updated on the totals of the monies raised weekly at assembly.

Monies raised go towards the new shade area.

Tuckshop not open for 2nd break

on 20th September (Rainbow Run Day)

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TUCKSHOP NEWS

REMINDER

Beef Pie Slams have been

replaced with

5 mini pies at a cost of $3.00

MUNCH MONITOR

For anybody wishing to start an online account with

Munch Monitor, the details are as follows: 1. Go to www.munchmonitor.com

2. Enter Username : raceview Password : munch4305 then click "login" 3. Click "Sign Up" and follow the simple steps to get started

When placing orders please make sure you are submitting both breaks separately.

If you are only ordering for one break for your child please ensure that they are aware of this as we have had a number of

children saying they are missing orders and becoming upset when in fact an

order has only been placed for one break.

Can you volunteer?

Here at the tuckshop we are very flexible and will accept any amount of time you can spare, If you wish to volunteer please phone the tuckshop or pop in

and see us!

Leanne & Michelle

UNIFORM SHOP

OPENING HOURS FOR

Term 3, 2018

Thursday: 2.30—3.30pm

Friday: 8.15—9.30am

Orders outside these times can be placed on Munch Monitor

and orders will be processed on the next operating day

(Thursday/Friday) and sent to your child’s classroom.

Hats, swim caps & sports socks can also be purchased at the tuckshop

outside of these hours.

$5.00 Bargains @ the Uniform Shop

Mesh Shorts (Sizes 12 & Large XXL) Rugby Shirts (Size 14 & 16)

Skorts (Sizes 12, 14, 16, Small & Med)

A-line Skorts (Sizes 4, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16)

Knit Shorts (Sizes Small, Medium & Large)

Socks (Size 7-10)

Fleece Jacket (Size XL)

Diary Cover

Limited stock available.

(Sale not available on Munch Monitor)

Please be advised that a new Uniform Shop Price List

comes into effect on 1st September 2018.

Uniform Shop Convenor

ATTENTION

Recently we have had children attend the tuckshop

with large sums of money.

If you are sending your child with anything over $20, please send a note so the Tuckshop ladies know

that you are aware of this.

TIME OUT

(Guidelines for illness as per the Education

Department/Health Department)

If your child has diarrhoea and/or vomiting,

they need to be kept home from school until 24 hours after the last episode

(whether that be at home or at school).

These guidelines have been set for the health of

fellow students and staff.

Thank you for your support in this matter.

REMINDER

When making payments to the office

please always ensure that your child’s full name and class are clearly marked, as well as the activity

that you are paying for.

Thank you!

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HOW TO USE THE LOADING ZONE

Your passenger pickup zone / 2 minute zone allows for the quick pick up of children during congested peak school "let out" times.

THE CONCEPT Vehicles move slowly along the loading

zone towards the front of the queue Children see the vehicle and are ready to

get in The vehicle can be stationary for a

maximum of two minutes only Motorists "give each other a fair go" RESPECT THE TIMING Do not stop for more than two (2) minutes Do not park in the zone and walk away

from the car PICKING UP AND LOADING BAGS Plan your arrival time - Does it have to be

before students are released from class?

Do you have older children? Could you ask them to be ready and waiting 15 minutes after school gets out?

You can get out of the vehicle only to assist the children to load bags

If your child is not waiting please drive

away and return to the queue or park legally and walk to collect them

Never double park to pick up children – it is illegal and dangerous

The ‘Look Out’ Steps:

Queue and display your family name tag on the passenger side sun-

visor. These will be distributed to parents/carers in the pick-up zone.

Wait while your children are called

Stay in your car until your children arrive

Load your children & their bags without delay

Ensure seat belts are secure then leave safely

If your children are not ready, leave the zone and rejoin the queue

Things to remember:

It is a 2 minute loading zone

If your children are not able to be loaded within two minutes, drive

out of the zone

Find a parking space elsewhere, or drive off and rejoin the back of

the queue

Be considerate and do not overstay your time in the loading

zone

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

LOOK OUT PROGRAM

As you are aware, Raceview State School has implemented the ‘Look Out’ program from the 2 minute

loading zone in the car park off Bottlebrush Court (near the Prep buildings). This is to further enhance the

safety of our students at pick up time in the afternoon, by providing parents and carers with the option of a

quick and safe way of collecting their children.

To support parents and carers using this program, Prep students are no longer required to be signed in and

out in the morning and afternoon. New arrangements to ensure a smooth and, most importantly, safe drop-

off and pick-up are listed below.

In the morning at 8:45am, Prep students enter the Prep area and report to class.

In the afternoon at 2:55pm:

Parents / carers can still collect children from the classroom;

All other students will be walked to the Pick-up waiting area where they will be supervised:

Students being collected by car will wait until a parent / carer arrives;

Students catching buses wait until their after school care bus arrives;

Students walking home with siblings or parents / carers leave the waiting area and meet in a

pre-arranged place in the school.

Please note – parents / carers of students in any year level are welcome to use the pick-up zone in

the afternoon if this is more convenient. Students will need to wait in the designated waiting area until their

parent / carer collects them.

‘Look Out’ can only work with the co-operation of everyone who uses the zone and a commitment to the

program by your school and individuals alike. Please follow these steps:

Queue and display your family name tag on the passenger side sun-visor (these will be distributed to

parents / carers in the pick-up zone)

Wait while your children are called

Stay in your car until your children arrive

Ensure seat belts are secure then leave safely

Things to remember:

It is a 2 minute loading zone

If your children are not able to be loaded within two minutes, drive out of the zone

Find a parking space elsewhere, drive off and rejoin the back of the queue

Be considerate and do not overstay your time in the loading zone

RACEVIEW STATE SCHOOL

Message to Parents—School Safe Program

Council is continuing to monitor illegal parking around our school.

Please don’t overstay the 2 minute time limit

for dropping off or picking up passengers in the loading zones.

Overstaying can cause traffic congestion and can

frustrate other motorists which can create a dangerous environment for our school children.

Joyce Street, East Ipswich Q 4305

Phone: 3202 2877