Herberton State School P-10 in Herberton, Queensland | State school

Herberton State School P-10

Locality: Herberton, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4096 1333

Address: Elwyn Phillips Memorial Dr 4887 Herberton, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.herbertonss.eq.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 Issue 1 Book Club orders are due tomorrow

25.01.2022 R U OK? There's more to say after R U OK? Today is R U OK Day, a day to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life.You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. This week, students from across both campuses have participated in session with our Guidance Officer, Lisa Lee. Students discussed the importance of reaching out to th...ose around them and were introduced to four steps to guide a conversation that could change a life: 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in See more

24.01.2022 Don't forget to bring some money along tomorrow for the ONE DAY ONLY Red Food Tuckshop day.

24.01.2022 Congratulations to our Year 7/8 QAMT Maths Quiz Team. Miren, Natasha and Zac recently competed and won 3rd place in the Cairns Regional Final.

22.01.2022 T20 Blast Cricket Our Junior Cricket Giants will have the opportunity to travel to Tolga at the start of March for the Secondary T20 Blast Cricket. The tournament aims to get students involved with cricket and gives them the opportunity to learn the game. Students have commenced training this week. Good luck

21.01.2022 Take 5, get out alive. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services firefighters put out almost 2000 house fires last year. Check your smoke alarms and make a home fire escape plan with your children. Taking a few minutes to talk about home fire safety may just save their lives. https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/fireescape/index.html

21.01.2022 Don't forget.... Monday 5 October is a public holiday. Term 4 starts Tuesday 6 October.

19.01.2022 It's hard to believe that it's the final week for our Year 10 students! Keep working hard this week

19.01.2022 Congratulations to Yr 6 & Yr 10 students as they complete another phase in their schooling experience. A special mention to James who received the following; Year 10 JCU Academic Encouragement Award, GRN Burke Memorial Bursary, ADF Long Tan Award and Caltex Best All Rounder. We are proud to announce the following student leaders for 2021. ... Primary Leaders - Isla and Rylee; Ledlie House Leader - Tahli and Newell House Leader - Yindali. See more

19.01.2022 In May each year, students from all state and non-state schools across Australia participate in testing under the National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). The tests assess the reading, writing, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and numeracy skills of Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students. In advance of participating in NAPLAN Online, students and parents are invited to use the public demonstration site to familiarise themselves with the type of questions and related functionalities in the NAPLAN Online assessment. The demonstration tests work with many devices and browsers, but not all. Please visit https://www.nap.edu.au/online-ass/public-demonstration-site to take a public demonstration test for Year 3, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 9.

19.01.2022 Today is the last day for our Year 10 students Students enjoyed a morning at the pool, followed by a sausage sizzle with fellow students and teachers. We wish you all the very best for the future!

17.01.2022 Today the secondary students that are participating in the Marine Studies Program headed out to Moore Reef to experience being a Marine Biologist for a day.

17.01.2022 Herberton State School Cross Country will be held on Monday 29th March at our Primary Campus. Please note, these times in the table below are approximate and may be subject to change if required. If you would like your child to purchase an icy cup, please send them with 50cents on the day. All money raised goes towards Primary Student Council. ... Students should have appropriate footwear and attire (school uniform or house colours) to participate in the Cross Country. We are excited to invite parents back to this event, but it is essential social distancing is followed. Parents are expected to follow the guidelines below: Parents must ensure they stay in the designated seating area provided by the school (located on the hill, adjacent to the oval). Parents must remain 1.5 meters away from other spectators and students. Parents must not attend the school if they are sick. Practice regular handwashing and hand sanitising, particularly before and after eating, and after going to the toilet.

15.01.2022 Starting something new can be daunting and your child may be unsure who they can ask for help when they need it. Start a discussion with your child and name the adults they can turn to for help.

13.01.2022 This term, the Year 4/5 students have been having fun learning about solids, liquids and gases. In Week 6, students conducted an investigation and found that air (gas) takes up space.

12.01.2022 Yesterday the secondary students that were selected to participate in the Marine Studies Extension Program visited the Moore Reef to experience a day in the life of a Marine Biologist. Students would like to thank all involved in making this opportunity available to them.

12.01.2022 A great video to show you what our secondary students were able to see on their visit to the Moore Reef yesterday.

12.01.2022 Term 3 ends Friday 18 September

10.01.2022 Some parents may have memories of school that aren’t so great. Putting our own experiences aside and speaking positively about school with our little ones will help them look forward to starting school as well as know that they will be safe and well looked after.

10.01.2022 This Term in Yr 3/4 Maths, students have been studying Measurement and Geometry amongst other strands. Students have really enjoyed participating in all of the hands-on activities involved. In the pictures below, students are measuring capacity using both formal and informal units of measurement. Yr 3/4 students have also been focusing on what they are grateful for in Resilience Lessons: I am grateful for my family Taysha... I am grateful for my chihuahua Lacey I am grateful for my family and home Zanthe I am grateful when Gemma & I play on the rocks together Katie I am grateful for a grrr-eat family Sonny See more

10.01.2022 Welcome to our wonderful school Miss Mel

08.01.2022 This Thursday 17 September the Tuckshop is having a One Day Only Red Day. Make sure to check the great options available on the menu.

07.01.2022 We have 8 days to go! School finishes on Wednesday 9 December.

07.01.2022 It’s common knowledge that being active and exercising is good for our physical health but did you know that being active is also great for our mind health and wellbeing? Give your child plenty of opportunity for active play each day!

07.01.2022 Sharing a Community Event Football is Back! Herberton Magpies sign on day is this Saturday!!... All returning and new players are encouraged to attend the Wondecla Oval on 20th February at 10am for sign on day. Please bring registering players’ birth certificates. We invite anyone interested in coaching or volunteering to attend also. We have a great community of volunteers and a line-up of promising players that need your assistance to keep our great club rolling. We would like to encourage more people to join our dynamic, small network with full training provided. The field is looking better than ever, thanks to the offseason work of Fred Penna and Chantal Kleemann. Thanks to their efforts our club is looking primed for a fantastic season. Come on down and unlock your child’s full potential by being an active member in our great football community. We look forward to sharing many great times with you. Herberton Magpies.

05.01.2022 Congratulations to Newell who won the Cross Country today. Well done to all students who participated in the event.

05.01.2022 Help kids cope with summer storms, floods and fires It’s been a big year for dramatic news, and some children may feel anxious as summer storm and cyclone season approaches. The Triple P Positive Parenting Program can help you support children’s coping skills and resilience, and free Triple P is available statewide thanks to the Queensland Government.... For more information, visit the Triple P website. https://cdn-au.mailsnd.com//p1uckMDnJCCfiS8Eib/2328145.png See more

03.01.2022 Students in Year 4/5 have been exploring living things. Students conducted a fair investigation to find out how plants grow in different temperatures. One set of seeds were placed in the fridge and one set was placed in the classroom. To make a fair test, it was decided that the plants outside the fridge would need to be covered so that they were also in the dark.

03.01.2022 Little people need big sleep! Think about how you feel after a late night. You may feel sluggish, weary, irritable or over-emotional. Our children can feel the same way. Make sure your Preppy is getting at least 10 hours sleep every night to give them the best chance of having a great school day.

03.01.2022 Leaving children unattended in a vehicle can have devastating consequences. Create a Look before you lock routine. Building simple steps into your daily routine can help lower the risk of leaving a child in a vehicle. www.qld.gov.au/LookBeforeYouLock

03.01.2022 Enjoy your school holidays! See you all on Tuesday 6 Oct. Primary and secondary offices will be closed during the holidays. Offices reopen 8.30am Tuesday 6 Oct.

02.01.2022 Don't forget this great local event is coming up soon!

01.01.2022 If you’re looking for new ways to strengthen your parent-child relationship, why not turn back time and connect via snail mail! It’s always fun to find something just for us in the letterbox.

01.01.2022 Is your teenager bored already these holidays? Have a look at this free event that is being held at our seconday campus Make sure you RSVP to book your spot!