From the Principal's Desk
Published by Rochedale State SchoolAcknowledgement of Queen Elizabeth II
It was sad news to hear of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. On February 6 this year Her Majesty, The Queen celebrated a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge her years of dedication and service.
All Queenslanders will have an opportunity to express their grief and condolences by sending a message of sympathy via the State of Queensland condolence book, available online at https://www.qld.gov.au/condolences. The messages of support and condolence will be shared with the Royal Family.
Dr Justin Coulson, host of Channel 9 Parental Guidance, is coming to Rochedale SS on Monday 10 October, World Mental Health Day.
Bookings are now open for Rochedale SS Community Event with Dr Justin Coulson. Please note this is an adult only event, we have a 490 seat capacity. Click on the link below to register
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/happy-families-with-dr-justin-coulson-tickets-413888470557
Dr Justin Coulson is the co-host and parenting expert on Channel Nine’s Parental Guidance, the founder of www.happyfamilies.com.au, and one of Australia’s most trusted parenting experts.
Over the past decade he has helped innumerable families with his 6 books about raising children, his hundreds of media appearances (including all of Australia’s major news outlets, and even the Washington Post and the New York Times), and two viral videos that have been viewed a combined 80 million times!
Justin earned his PhD in Psychology from the University of Wollongong. He and his wife Kylie have been married since the late 1990s and are the parents of 6 daughters.
For further information on Dr Justin Coulson please visit:
- https://justincoulson.com/#section-about
- Dr Justin Instagram site: https://www.instagram.com/drjustincoulson/
- Facebook site https://www.facebook.com/happyfamiliesau
Teaching and Learning
School Improvement Agenda for 2022 will continue to focus on improving student outcomes:
- Reading
- Writing
- Differentiation
​Moderation, each year level has met with the Leadership Team over the past week and a half to moderate the term 3 assessment. Our moderation process aligns curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting. Each year level moderation provides consistency of delivery of the curriculum and assessment and A-E achievement.
Moderation is also a celebration of the learning that has occurred over the term.
Student Led Conferences are being held this week. I know students are excited to share their learning with you.
Student Achievement
Congratulations to Emily A, Joshua A, Luke B, Billy McC, Aryana S and Isabelle W who made selection in the Metropolitan East Track & Field team. They will compete at the Queensland State Track & Field championships on the 11 and 12 of October.
Congratulations Lincoln!
On Saturday, Lincoln E competed in the School Sports Australia Diving Trials representing Rochedale State School. He placed 1st in both Springboard (1 and 3m) and Platform ( 5 m) events 10-12 boys. He has qualified for the QLD team to compete at School Sports Nationals in November.
Colour Run
Top fundraisers:
- Aaliyah-Jane A 1K raised $1510 Prize: $50 Ultimate Kids Voucher
Reminder – Monday 3 October is a public holiday, Queen’s Birthday long weekend, the school will not be open on this day. Term 4 starts back on Tuesday 4 October.
Enjoy the holidays when they arrive.
Melissa