School Improvement Agenda for 2022 will continue to focus on improving student outcomes:

• Reading
• Writing
• Differentiation

Self-regulated Thinkers  Students who are able to regulate their own learning can modify and monitor their behaviour using metacognition, motivation, self-awareness, and self-efficacy to reach a desired learning outcome. Students who can regulate their learning are able to gain the most out of education, because their motivations and strategies are focused on learning rather than on receiving external rewards (Boekaerts & Corno, 2005; Pintrich, 2004; Zimmerman, 2002; Zimmerman & Schunk, 1989). 

If students have mental habits that exemplify self-regulated thinking, they tend to:

•           Monitor their own thinking
•           Plan appropriately
•           Identify and use necessary resources
•           Respond appropriately to feedback
•           Evaluate the effectiveness of your actions

Goal setting, giving and receiving feedback, reflecting and planning appropriately can allow students to become successful learners.

At Rochedale State School we believe that if students regulate their own learning, that they have the capacity to become lifelong learners at school and into adulthood. We teach students to be self-regulated thinkers through International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP).

Join Mrs Natasha Ritchie on 7 June, 1.50-2.50pm in RPAC to learn more about International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP).

Parents as Learners – Inclusion and Disabilities
LGBTIQ+
Rochedale State School is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and supportive environment for our LGBTIQ+ students.
The physical features that you were born with (your biological sex) do not necessarily define your gender.

About gender identity

Gender identity is generally developed very early in life. It's about how you experience or perceive your gender, how you show this to others, and how you want others to treat you.

The physical features that you were born with (your biological sex) do not necessarily define your gender. Although gender has traditionally been divided into ‘male’ and ‘female’, it is now widely recognised that gender is not that simple.

The gender spectrum includes numerous identities including male, female, a mixture of both, no gender, a fluid gender, or another gender. For a more complete list of terms, see AIFS’ Glossary of Common Terms.

Some people may not have a label for what they are experiencing and some might be questioning their gender identity. This can be a confusing and stressful time for some young people.

Whilst people who experience gender diversity identify with a range of different terms, ‘trans and gender diverse’ is often used as an umbrella term to describe people who identify with a gender that is different to the one assigned to them at birth.

If a young person has confided in you about their gender diversity be sure to respect their privacy and ask before sharing their information with anyone else. They may not be comfortable letting other people know yet and it is very important that the young person remains in control of their personal information.

Definitions

Transgender — an umbrella term used to describe anyone whose gender identity differs from their biological sex.

Intersex — a long-established medical condition where an infant is born with reproductive organs and/or sex chromosomes that are not exclusively male or female.

Gender diverse — used to describe anyone whose gender identity differs from their biological sex. Includes people who identify as transgender, a-gender (having no gender), bi-gender (having two genders), and non-binary (not strictly a woman or man).

Gender identity — a word or series of words that a person of any sexuality may use to describe their gender, for example: girl, boy, woman, man, transgender, gender diverse etc.

Same-sex attracted — any person who identifies as being same-sex attracted. This may include people who identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual.

Sexual orientation — the underlying direction of sexual attraction towards people of a particular gender or genders. Sexual orientation can include being heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual. Having a homosexual or heterosexual orientation does not always mean people will have a gay, lesbian or heterosexual identity.

Sexual identity — how you see yourself sexually and how you present yourself to others. It includes being gay, lesbian, bisexual or heterosexual.

P and C Day

Friday 20 May is P&C Day. This day, held each year, is an opportunity for us to take time to recognise and thank the outstanding commitment and contributions that P&C Associations across our State make to Education Queensland State Schools.

Rochedale State School has an active and community focused P and C.  To the parents and carers who give their time to make a difference for the students at our school, I extend my heartfelt thanks, none of your efforts are taken for granted.

Thank you for the wonderful work you do, our school is a better place for your ongoing contribution.

Have a great week
Melissa

The first half of Term 2 has simply flown by! 

Our Year 3 and 5 students have done a wonderful job of managing themselves during NAPLAN practice and for the first week of testing.  I have sat in on a number of sessions and have been very proud of their resilience and perseverance. Thank you to all of the staff who have made the experience far less stressful for all of our students.

It seems like a long while ago now, but our Year 6 students attended camp at Tallebudgera way back in Week 2. The camp developed strong connections to the traditional owners, and took our students on a “Hero’s Journey.”  They worked both in teams and individually, on activities that brought out all of their hero types over the four days. It was a wonderful experience for everyone.  We solved puzzles, went kayaking, tubing, beach walking, mountain walking, body boarding, life-saving, and swimming. The camp is set in the perfect spot for accessing both beach and bush activities. I was extremely proud of our students who, although exhausted at times, made the most of the opportunities to try new things.  I thank them very much for being excellent ambassadors for Rochedale State School.  I am also grateful to the wonderful staff that I had the pleasure of accompanying.  They ensured that everyone felt cared for and had a great time.

Have a great week
Ja-San Trimble |Acting Deputy Year 6

Mindsets are the beliefs we hold about intelligence, effort, and challenges. It is important that we understand the concept of growth and fixed mindsets. A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence and abilities can be improved with hard work and practice. A fixed mindset on the other hand believes they are either born with talent or not.

The term Growth Mindset describes how a child faces challenges and setbacks. Students with a growth mindset believe that their ability to do anything can improve with practice and effort over time. A fixed mindset sees failure as a result of lack of talent and intelligence. They see challenges as too hard and may give up.

Characteristics of a growth mindset

• Believe that their intelligence can be improved
• Have a desire to learn 
• Confront challenges head-on
• Persist in the face of setbacks 
• Believe that effort will lead to skills
• Accept and learn from feedback

Characteristics of a fixed mindset

• Believe that their intelligence is set and can’t improve
• Avoid challenges 
• Give up easily 
• Believe that effort and hard work don’t make a difference 
• Fail to accept and learn from feedback 

A very important message students need to know is the ‘POWER OF YET’.

                          “I can’t do that yet.”
                          “I’m not a great speller yet.”’
                          “I am not good at multiplication yet.”

Having a Growth Mindset can empower students to see failure and mistakes as opportunities for learning. They listen to feedback from teachers, coaches, parents, and learn from it. This attitude helps develop resilience and ultimately makes students more likely to succeed in their future.

We can develop a Growth Mindset. Remind your child, they can’t do it YET! 

Natasha Floyd
HOD- Curriculum

Dear Parents and Families

We are pleased to invite you to attend a parent information session about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP).

Date:               Tuesday June 7, 2022
Time:               1:50 pm to 2:50 pm
Location:         RPAC

The purpose of the information session is to inform you of how we implement the International Baccalaureate (PYP) framework as the means for delivering the Australian Curriculum.  By using this international accredited, pedagogical framework we offer our students a global perspective on learning which we believe connects our students to the real world and helps produce outstanding citizens for the future.

At Rochedale State School we believe that the best education occurs when there is a good working partnership between parent, teacher and child. If all three have common goals and aspirations then the child is most likely to be both happy and successful in their school life.

Looking forward to seeing you
Natasha Ritchie

Due to the weather forecast this week, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Under 8’s celebration on Friday May 20. Classes will host activities within their classrooms.

Office Hours

The school office is open each day from 8am to 4pm. 

Student State School Consent

It is the school’s usual practice to take photographs or record images of students and occasionally to publish limited personal information and student materials for the purpose of celebrating student achievement and promoting the school and more broadly celebrating Queensland education. Consent to use your child's name, photograph, voice/video recording or year level is requested at time of enrolment via the "State School Consent Form". If you wish to make changes to consent for your child please request a new State School Consent Form from the school office. 

Facility Hirers

Please find attached the current list of the community groups that hire our school facilities.

ABSENCE LINE 3340 8388 or

text 0427 890 693 (24 hours)

*******IT IS NOW A REQUIREMENT THAT ALL STUDENT ABSENCES BE REPORTED ON THE DAY OF THE ABSENCE TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE*******

To report a student absence, please call the absence line on 3340 8388 or text our SMS line on 0427 890 693.  These lines are both open 24 hours a day.

When recording an absence on either our phone line or SMS line, please state the following:

1. Your name
2. Student's name
3. Student's class
4. Reason for absence

Please speak clearly and slowly and help us with spelling of names when calling the phone line.

Congratulations! To all the winners from the Mother’s Day Stall. We hope all the Mum’s had a relaxing day.

Next meeting - Our next General Meeting - Tuesday May 24, 7pm. All are welcome. There are many benefits of volunteering. Volunteering provides you with a sense of purpose, a sense of community, it increases your social skills and allows you to make many new friends. If you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to pandc@rochedalss.eq.edu.au

SNACK SHACK NEWS: Tuckshop (eq.edu.au)

New Menu coming soon. It is, we promise! Qkr order cut-off is 8.45am for that day's delivery. Orders can be placed at any time during the day or night for the next day's delivery. Here at Rochedale State School Snack Shack, we are looking to support our fabulous staff for sticking with us while still providing us with our daily tuckshop needs. We are looking for a new convenor as well as new volunteers and casuals, so we can continue and improve our service to the children of our school, but we cannot do this without your help. Mums, Dads, and Grandparents make great volunteers, and your child will love seeing you there! See what we do and how we prepare all the lunches on site. If you can spare some time, even if it is only half an hour in the mornings (when you do school drop off), every little bit helps. Make new friends and have a laugh. We are creating a new volunteer schedule of the times when we will need help. Any concerns or questions you may have please email tuckshop@rochedalesspandc.com.au

Are you available to help during any of the times listed below?

Volunteering can be weekly, fortnightly or Monthly. If you are available for any of these times please email us.

Look forward to meeting you 

Team Snack Shack 

UNIFORM SHOP NEWS: Uniform shop (eq.edu.au)

URGENTLY NEEDED! Our convenor, Kate, will shortly be going on maternity leave and we will need to have someone come in to learn the ropes to cover while Kate is away. Email office@rochedalesspandc.com.au to register your expression of interest.

We are open for over-the-counter sales every Monday & Wednesday from 8.15am-9.15am & 2.15pm-3.15pm. The Uniform Shop convenor, Kate, is only onsite on these days. Emails will be answered during off duty hours but please understand this may not mean immediately. Please note: We are no longer able to deliver Qkr orders direct to the classrooms. All Qkr orders are now delivered to the teacher's pigeonholes for the teacher to collect and then distribute to your child. This will happen on Mondays & Wednesdays. Or if you prefer you can pick up on the day in the afternoon, but please let us know by email so that we can hold on to it for you. Please speak with your teacher in the first instance if you do not receive your order. We appreciate your patience during this adjustment. Every effort is made to ensure the orders are delivered directly to the teacher for distribution to your child. Winter stock has now arrived and is ready for you to order. Any questions or concerns can be sent to uniform@rochedalesspandc.com.au

ROSHCA NEWS: ROSHCA (eq.edu.au)

All information regarding enrolling at ROSHCA can be found on the school's website or by emailing us at roshca@rochedalesspandc.com.au

Kind regards
Michelle Duncan
Admin Asst. RSS P&C
07-3340-8365