2025 – Week 10 Term 3 

As we reach the end of Term 3, I want to take a moment to reflect on our achievements and thank you all for your incredible support. It's been a term filled with growth, learning, and memorable moments. 

Term 3 Highlights 

Our students have excelled academically and personally.

Our recent Choir and Music Ensembles have had outstanding success, showcasing the amazing talents of our young performers. The commitment and hard work of our students and staff have truly shone through.

We also had a fantastic Book Week that was a vibrant celebration of literature and imagination.

I am also incredibly proud of our students who participated in the Gala Day Sport competitions, Representative Sport competitions and the students who participated in the Junior Sports Carnival this term. Our students have demonstrated excellent sportsmanship, resilience, and teamwork.  

We applaud the success and enthusiasm of our students in the Readers Cup Team (9th in Queensland), our Chess Team, Debating Team, our Language Team Competitions (please see Griffith Congratulation email below), our Year 4 and Year 5 Camps, Logan Maths Team Challenge, Year 2 and 3 Swimming, Creative Generations and more. These experiences are invaluable for our student’s development. Well done all.  

Thank you again to our School P&C and the many parent and staff volunteers who have supported the successful running of Spring Fest, and the Father’s Day Stall this term.  

Griffith Congratulations

Acknowledging Our Community 

None of this would be possible without the unwavering support of our parent community. Your involvement, whether it's helping with homework, volunteering at events, or simply encouraging your children, makes a profound difference. Thank you for your partnership in your child’s education. I'd also like to extend my gratitude to our dedicated teachers and staff. Their passion and commitment are the driving force behind our school's success. 

Updated Consent for School Subscriptions and Media Permissions 

As part of our ongoing compliance with Education Queensland policies around student data, we are updating our consent management for 2026. Consent was previously obtained only on enrolment, now we are moving to use the online consent management process. 

From today you will receive two new consent requests via QParents (or in print if you do not have QParents). 

• School subscriptions – consent for students to access our selected third-party services to support curriculum delivery: Mathletics/Mathseeds, Literacy Planet & Seesaw 

• School media consent – consent for student photos to be shared through our school newsletter, website, Facebook and YouTube (private channel) 

We appreciate your support in updating our data as soon as possible to streamline our processes in preparation for the new school year. 

Looking Ahead to Term 4 

Term 4 is just around the corner, and it promises to be an exciting one. We'll be focusing on wrapping up the academic year with a strong finish and preparing our Year 6 students for their transition to high school. There will be many end-of-year events to celebrate our students' achievements, and we look forward to seeing you there. 

On behalf of the staff at Robertson State School, I wish you all a safe and restful holiday. Enjoy this time with your families, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for Term 4. 

Tyrone Bruce

Principal

Year 4 Tallebudgera Congratulations

Congratulations to Y4 who had a fantastic camp at Tallebudgera Wednesday - Friday last week.

Year 4 students rose to the challenge in the leadership activities and team building events. The gorgeous Queensland weather was on show and it was very much welcomed down at the beach.

Our happy campers enjoyed three days of yummy food and super fun activities including body boarding, beach games, kayaking, giant swing, orienteering and team rescue challenge. What a respectful and happy cohort! They showed courage to try new things and were keen to help each other at all times. Thank you to the parents for your support of this camp.

Thank you also to our teachers and Chappy for taking time away from your own families to be with our students. Enjoy a range of photos on our school Facebook page. 

Kerin Gordon

Deputy Principal

Friendly Reminders: Lost Property, Absences, Payments & Medication 

A few quick updates to help keep things running smoothly for your child. 

Lost Property 

We would like to remind you to check the lost property boxes at school if your child has misplaced any belongings. There are two lost property boxes located on the school grounds—one in front of the office and another in front of the music room. 

Items such as jackets, lunch boxes, hats, water bottles, and school supplies are often left in these boxes.  

Since students sometimes forget to check or don’t realize their belongings are missing, we encourage you to take a moment to look through the boxes, especially if your child has mentioned losing something. 

Labelling your child’s belongings clearly is a great way to help ensure lost items find their way back to your family. 

There are several watches, headphones and wallets in our school office, which will be disposed/donated at the end of term if not collected. 

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Absences 

To help us manage student absences efficiently, we kindly encourage you to notify the school before 8.50 am if your child will be absent. You can do this by emailing office@robertsonss.eq.edu.au or by recording the absence ahead of time using QParents. 

We also encourage you to call our absentee line: (07) 3452 4166 

If notice is not given before 8.50 am, your child will be marked as an unexplained absence, and you will receive a text message from the office.  

Reply to the SMS: Please reply to the text confirming your child’s absence and provide a valid reason. You will receive a follow-up call if we have not received a response via SMS as the school is required by law (specifically, section 22 of the Education (General Provisions) Regulation 2017 External link) to notify you when your child is absent from school without explanation, and to seek a reason for the absence from the parent 

A list of valid reasons for absences can be found here: https://education.qld.gov.au/initiativesstrategies/Documents/parent-fact-sheet.pdf  

To help keep our office running smoothly in the busy morning period, we kindly ask that you avoid calling on the morning of the absence unless it is an emergent matter. 

 

Payment Plan 

We understand that managing school fees can sometimes be a challenge, and we want to support you in ensuring your child’s education remains a priority. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, we are happy to discuss a payment plan that works for your family’s circumstances. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our administration team to organize this. 

Once your payment plan is in place, payments can be made via bank transfer. Here are the bank details for your reference: 

Bank: CBA Branch Sunnybank 
BSB: 064-162 
Account Number: 00090377 

Please remember to include your family name in the reference details when making a payment. This helps us apply payments accurately. If insufficient details are provided, payments will be applied to the oldest outstanding debt for your family. 

We truly appreciate your commitment to your child’s education, and we are here to work with you to make the payment process as smooth as possible. 

 

Medication 

As we head into the warmer months of spring, we’re reminded that this time of year can bring about seasonal health challenges such as hay fever or eczema. 

If your child is feeling unwell, please keep them home to rest and recover. We also understand that some students may need to take medication during the school day to manage ongoing or short-term health needs. 

For all medicine, you must give the school:  

• A completed Consent to Administer Medication form (visit the office for a copy)  

• The medicine in its original container (not removed from the box or bottle), with the pharmacy label showing your child’s name, the medicine name, dosage, and the doctor's name (not the pharmacist).

You are more than welcome to drop by the office for a conversation on how we can best support your child’s medication requirements during school time. 

Administration Office

Robertson State School

What an amazing time the Vivaldi String and Poco Voci and Cantabile Choir students had rehearsing and then performing ‘Viva la Vida’ by Coldplay at Springfest! 

We hope you all enjoyed our performance and our special guest drumkit player, Mr Bruce. 

We almost had a special guest cellist as well with Mr Rostron joining in our rehearsals beforehand.   

Make sure you Save the Date for our End of Year String Soiree on Wednesday 19 November at 6pm in the Assembly Hall.   

Save the Date for our annual Community Sing at Spring Sing Thing on Wednesday 29 October, 2025 3.45pm start time in the Hall.   

Heather Francis, Robyn Gray and Vivienne Thomas 

Music Team 

Week 9 Term 3

Year 3 ventured to a new venue for swimming.  A lot of excitement was felt by all.  The behaviour standards were exceptionally high, and all teachers were extremely proud of all the swimmers. 

Thank you, parents, for your support and organisation of the swimming attire each day too. 

Karina Alo

Year 3 Teacher

Be safe – Keep my hands, feet and objects to myself 

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Encourage your children to: 

• Always treat other people and their belongings the way you would like to be treated! If you wouldn’t like it, why would you do it to other people?
• Ask permission before touching other people’s belongings – this includes your teacher 
• Respect everyone’s personal space – everyone has a right to feel safe at school

RUOK? 

Got a feeling that someone you know or care about isn’t behaving as they normally would? Perhaps they seem out of sorts? More agitated or withdrawn? Or they’re just not themselves. Trust that gut instinct and act on it. Learn more about the signs and when it's time to ask R U OK? here 

By starting a conversation and commenting on the changes you’ve noticed, you could help that family member, friend or workmate open up. If they say they are not OK, you can follow our conversation steps to show them they’re supported and help them find strategies to better manage the load. If they are OK, that person will know you’re someone who cares enough to ask. 

Ask RUOK? 

• Be relaxed, friendly and concerned in your approach.  
• Help them open up by asking questions like "How are you going?" or "What’s been happening?"   
• Mention specific things that have made you concerned for them, like "You seem less chatty than usual. How are you going?" 

If they don’t want to talk, don’t criticise them.  

• Tell them you’re still concerned about changes in their behaviour, and you care about them.  
• Avoid a confrontation.  
• You could say: “Please call me if you ever want to chat” or “Is there someone else you’d rather talk to?” 

Listen With An Open Mind

• Take what they say seriously and don't interrupt or rush the conversation. 
• Don’t judge their experiences or reactions but acknowledge that things seem tough for them. 
• If they need time to think, sit patiently with the silence. 
• Encourage them to explain: "How are you feeling about that?" or "How long have you felt that way?" 
• Show that you've listened by repeating back what you’ve heard (in your own words) and ask if you have understood them properly.  

Encourage Action 

• Ask: “What have you done in the past to manage similar situations?” 
• Ask: “How would you like me to support you?" 
• Ask: “What’s something you can do for yourself right now? Something that’s enjoyable or relaxing?” 
• You could say: "When I was going through a difficult time, I tried this... You might find it useful too." 
• If they've been feeling really down for more than 2 weeks, encourage them to see a health professional. You could say, "It might be useful to link in with someone who can support you. I'm happy to assist you to find the right person to talk to.” 
• Be positive about the role of professionals in getting through tough times. 

• Pop a reminder in your diary to call them in a couple of weeks. If they're really struggling, follow up with them sooner. 
• You could say: "I've been thinking of you and wanted to know how you've been going since we last chatted." 
• Ask if they've found a better way to manage the situation. If they haven't done anything, don't judge them. They might just need someone to listen to them for the moment. 
• Stay in touch and be there for them. Genuine care and concern can make a real difference. 

For more information go to https://www.ruok.org.au/community 

Student of the Month

Well Done to our Students of the Month for August!

Janine Muller

Classroom Teacher and PBL Communicator

Exciting Opportunity – UQ Chinese Writing Contest (Term 4)

We are excited to announce that the University of Queensland will be hosting a prestigious Chinese Writing Contest in Term 4! This statewide competition is open exclusively to Year 5 and Year 6 students, offering a wonderful opportunity for young writers to showcase their creativity, language skills, and passion for Chinese. 

Participating in this contest is not only a chance to challenge yourself but also an opportunity to gain recognition at a state level. Whether your child already loves writing or wishes to improve their Chinese, this is an event not to be missed! 

If your child is interested, please email me at scheo0@eq.edu.au by 26/9 to register.

Vienna Cheong

Bilingual Year 5 Teacher 

Term 3 Sport Summary

Term 3 was packed with exciting and successful sporting events for Robertson students. 

We enjoyed two Gala Days, where students represented the school in a variety of activities including touch football, cricket, volleyball, and netball. These days highlighted excellent teamwork, effort, and sportsmanship, with every student contributing to the fun and success of the events. 

A major highlight was our Junior Sports Day, which brought the whole junior school together. The day was full of encouragement, enthusiasm, and active participation from all students. Congratulations to Stewart House, who finished as the victorious house after a wonderful all-round performance. 

Throughout the term, students also achieved so much in their PE lessons, building skills, trying new activities, and supporting one another. Their energy, persistence, and positive attitudes have made Term 3 a rewarding and memorable one for Robertson sport. 

Chris Rostron & Renee Montgomery

HPE Teachers

SPRING FEST THANK YOU

On behalf of the Robertson SS P&C Association, a heartfelt THANK YOU to our parents, carers, staff, community and Sponsors for your amazing support of Spring Fest. Every donation and every moment of help – in the lead up, on the day, and afterwards – was so appreciated.

Together, we created a fun and memorable Spring Fest 2025 for our kids. What a wonderful community to be proud of. Go Robertson!

FINAL FRIDAY FUN

Celebrate the last day of term with us tomorrow! Kids can buy their sausage sizzle and cupcakes (limited quantities) at the oval (please note: tuckshop will be closed), and have fun dancing on the oval at 1st break.

We’re seeking volunteers to help out on the day—come and be part of the celebrations with our kids! volunteersignup.org/MDDLD

INFLATABLE OBSTACLE FUNDRAISER - Tuesday 28th October

Get ready for an afternoon of laughter, challenges, and bouncing fun! This year the kids will enjoy a Water and Bubble themed event. Kids will love tackling the inflatable obstacle course and bouncing through bubbles.

Registrations are now open—be quick to sign up online, start collecting funds, and unlock even more prizes. Visit myprofilepage.com.au to get started, and collect over the holidays!

Our fundraising goal is $30,000 to purchase cold water fountains and line markings for more games for the children to enjoy.

If your child didn’t bring home an Australian Fundraising flyer this week, please let us know pcrobertsonss@gmail.com

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT

Mark your calendars for Friday 21st November—we’ll be rounding off the year under the stars at our epic outdoor cinema party. You won’t want to miss it!

So much fun is ahead for our Robertson community – we can’t wait to share more details closer to time!

TUCKSHOP HELPERS NEEDED!

Our Tuckshop simply can't run without the help of amazing volunteers – and we’re always looking for more! Come and lend a hand to help feed our hungry kids and keep this much-loved service going strong.

Parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles – everyone’s welcome! It’s a great way to meet new people, or perhaps grab some friends for a fun morning? Your kids will LOVE seeing you ‘working’ at school. Plus, each volunteer (and their child) receives a free ice block or hot chocolate as a thank you. Sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/HCTXT

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We're currently seeking business sponsors from within our community to support upcoming events and programs at the school. Gain meaningful exposure to our community as well as contribute to enhancing our school’s infrastructure and resources.

If you, or someone you know, owns a business that would like to get involved, please check out our Sponsorship Package at Robertson State School website (Follow to ‘Our Community’, then ‘P&C’) Sponsoring Robertson State School , or contact pcrobertsonss@gmail.com

STAY CONNECTED with us on Facebook!

We’d love for you to join our new Robertson State School P&C Association Facebook page! It’s the best place to stay updated on school events, P&C news and volunteer opportunities. Be part of our amazing community! Follow us: https://facebook.com/pcrobertsonss

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