Kallangur State School in Kallangur, Queensland, Australia | School

Kallangur State School

Locality: Kallangur, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3491 5333

Address: 139 School Road 4503 Kallangur, QLD, Australia

Website: https://kallangurss.eq.edu.au

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25.01.2022 This year is our 90th anniversary, with the school officially opening in 1930. With Covid we have not been able to celebrate this the way we wanted to. So we are instead taking this opportunity to recognise and acknowledge some of the wonderful staff and community that has provided such great service to Kallangur SS over its proud history. We have already had the Joyce Coling pool and we will have some more great people we will recognise over the rest of this year. Watch this space!

24.01.2022 PHOTO DAY - Tomorrow Wednesday 16 September is Photo Day. Students need to hand their completed envelopes to the photographer on the day. Thanks.

24.01.2022 Kallangur’s EcoMarines. Kallngur’s EcoMarines have actively been promoting reasons why and steps on how save water both in the home and at school. To reinforce this message, they held a Water Saving Design/Slogan competition. The winning entries will be converted into full sized posters and displayed around our school. Congratulations to everyone who entered, the ambassadors had a tough time selecting our Winners. Year 3 Winner: Lilith- 2 x Laser Zone session vouchers. Year 4... Winner: Anesha- 2 x Laser Zone vouchers. Year 5 Winner: Sarah- 2 x Laser Zone session vouchers. Year 6 Winner: Leesa- 2 x Laser Zone session vouchers. Grand Prize Winner: Christian (year 6) - Tangalooma Day Trip. Whale watching tour, dolphin feeding, food & beverage vouchers, VIP pool area Eco Marines & Student Engagement & Behaviour Team (Mr Campbell & Mr Richards) See more

23.01.2022 Kallangurs EcoMarines. Kallngurs EcoMarines have actively been promoting reasons why and steps on how save water both in the home and at school. To reinforce this message, they held a Water Saving Design/Slogan competition. The winning entries will be converted into full sized posters and displayed around our school. Congratulations to everyone who entered, the ambassadors had a tough time selecting our Winners. Year 3 Winner: Lilith- 2 x Laser Zone session vouchers. Year 4... Winner: Anesha- 2 x Laser Zone vouchers. Year 5 Winner: Sarah- 2 x Laser Zone session vouchers. Year 6 Winner: Leesa- 2 x Laser Zone session vouchers. Grand Prize Winner: Christian (year 6) - Tangalooma Day Trip. Whale watching tour, dolphin feeding, food & beverage vouchers, VIP pool area Eco Marines & Student Engagement & Behaviour Team (Mr Campbell & Mr Richards) See more

23.01.2022 Tuckshop Reminder Please check your child’s class is correct when ordering on QKR. We have had a number of orders come through with much younger grades on them when they actually in Grade 5 or 6. Unfortunately we don’t have the time to check every child’s class is correct. Please also ensure that your child knows that you have ordered them lunch, especially those in Grades 3-6 as they are required to come and collect their own food. Thank you!

23.01.2022 Work has started again on our Special Education area upgrade. This will hopefully all be finished by the end of the year. It will give us a wonderful space for the SEP and Supported Play programs. We also have a start up meeting next week for our Hall extension. I hope to see work starting there by the end of the month and we have a proposed finished date of the end of term 1 next year.

22.01.2022 To continue our 90th celebrations I am pleased to announce that we will name our administration block the ‘Ted Coogan Administration Block’. Over the Christmas holiday break our admin will be undergoing some extensions and we hope to have it open and ready for the beginning of the 2021 school year. We will then formally name it in honour of Ted. Ted Coogan was Kallangur State School’s longest serving Principal, from 1983-1995. During his tenure Kallangur was at times the largest primary school in Queensland with over 1100 students. Ted leaves a legacy of always putting students first, supporting staff and valuing the community.

22.01.2022 Just a Reminder that tomorrow - Friday 4th September is a Student Free Day. Please ensure that you do not send your children to school. Thank you and have a great long weekend.

22.01.2022 Our memorial garden for Mrs Globke is fast taking shape. Today each of the prep students from her classes planted a variety of ground covers beneath the large Fig tree. Our school leaders helped each preppie dig the hole and place their plant. The concrete path, screen, irrigation system and pots are in. The roses have been planted (Mrs Globkes favourites) and the memorial stone will soon be concreted in place. We have a bit more painting to do and it should be officially opened next term. Mr Bull, our groundsman, has done an amazing job getting it together so quickly.

21.01.2022 Tuckshop Reminder Tomorrow- Thursday 3rd September is the final day that you are able to order via Flexischools. From Monday 7th September you will only be able to order Tuckshop and Uniforms via QKR. Please ensure orders are in by 8.30am each morning for Tuckshop and 7am each morning for Uniforms. We cannot accept ANY orders for the day after these times. We suggest ordering before you drop your child at school or even the night before to make it easier. ... Thank you for your support.

20.01.2022 Tuckshop Orders for Friday 28th August Just a reminder if your child is participating in Gala Day (Interschool sport) and travelling on a bus tomorrow , please do not order them 2nd break Tuckshop as they will not be at school to collect it. Please send them with a packed lunch from home. First Break is still fine to order for everyone. Thank you

20.01.2022 A special shout out to a group of our Year 6 students in the iPad class who are using their interests, initiative, iPad skills and their very own time to create math tutorials for others. Take a look at their first video.

20.01.2022 This page will be overseen by members of the P and C executive and school administration. This page will help keep parents updated on all events that are happening at school. On the side of the page parents will be able to post questions about events or school procedures and these will be seen to in a timely manner. If you require an immediate response please ring the school directly with your enquiries. This Facebook page is not intended to be used as a forum for feedback on school processes or for a place to discuss issues or concerns. Concerns should be brought directly to the attention of the teacher, administration or the P and C. Posts of this nature will be removed from the page.

19.01.2022 In May this year, Kallangur State School was awarded a CARE Grant from the Stockland Newport Residential Community. The funds were used to purchase a wobble stool, 2 ergonomic student chairs, writing slopes, wrist weights, balance boards and twist and write pencils. With access to adaptable learning environments and specialised tools, students are more focused, engaged, less distracted, and more productive. This equipment enables us to reduce or remove barriers to learning so that students have the best opportunity to maximise their educational outcomes. Thank you Stockland for supporting our amazing students!

18.01.2022 This week is Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW). QMHW encourages all of us to think about our mental health and wellbeing, regardless of whether we may have a lived experience of mental illness or not. The week also gives us the opportunity to understand the importance of mental health in our everyday lives and encourages help seeking behaviours when needed. This year’s theme is 'Take time for mental health'.... 'Take time' is about the simple yet proven things everyone can do to boost mental wellbeing! It is also about breaking down the stigma associated with mental illness and reaching out to people in our community who need support. As always, we are here to support our school community and should you need any, please reach out to your child's teacher, administration or myself. We strongly believe it takes a village to raise a child, and we are all part of the village. Take care and be sure to take time for your mental health this week. Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Lifeline: 13 11 14

18.01.2022 P-2 Christmas Concert Dear Parents/Carers, as part of meeting EQ COVID-19 requirements we are having a very special Christmas Concert this year. At this time students are not allowed to sing together without socially distancing. So we are going to have a 'Milli-Vanilli' live streamed concert. For those that are not familiar with Milli-Vanilli, they were a pop duo of the 80's and 90's that were caught lip-syncing all their songs. Our students will be lip-syncing their songs that were previously recorded in music lessons (socially distanced). We will be live streaming the event and invitations to the live-stream will be sent out closer to the day. I like to think that our students are all Popstars and will rock the stage in lip-sync style. Thank you for your understanding Regards Admin

17.01.2022 Please ensure you have the correct class for you child/children when you are ordering their Tuckshop in QKR.This stops their lunch going back to the wrong class especially if they are actually in an older grade and their class in QKR says they are in Prep. Thank you for your help.

17.01.2022 School banking is back! The Commonwealth Bank school banking program returns to KSS on a brand new day. From week 2, term 4, Friday will be our banking day. So get those bank books ready for the 16th of October. That date again is Friday October 16th. Find out more about the school banking program at https://www.commbank.com.au/banking/school-banking.html

16.01.2022 AEDC - Australian Early Development Census - Prep Only Along with most schools around the country, our school has been asked to participate in the fifth Australian Early Development Census the #AEDC2021. The #AEDC helps keep our kids on-track by measuring their development in pre-primary. Find out how the AEDC can benefit your children’s future and your community: www.aedc.gov.au/schools/school-stories... We’re training our Prep teachers to complete the upcoming 2021 Australian Early Development Census for children in their classes, which will start in May this year. The #AEDC results help to identify the things that are influencing early childhood development and create positive change. Find out how communities are using the AEDC results to make positive change: www.aedc.gov.au/communities/community-stories Evidence tells us that a person’s life successes, health and emotional wellbeing build their roots in early childhood experiences. Early experiences can even influence the development of the brain itself. That’s why it’s so important that we keep an eye on how children are progressing, so we can provide the best services and support to families as children grow. www.aedc.gov.au//the-importance-of-early-childhood-develop Every school with children in their first year of full-time school has a vital role to play in helping our nation collect the information it needs to support our children and their families as we recover from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic: www.aedc.gov.au/schools/school-stories

16.01.2022 iPad Classes 2021 The online registration link will be posted to Class Dojo on Friday (4/09). This form will become active on Monday (7/09) at 6am. If you do not have access to the internet to fill out the form, please make contact with the office as there are paper copies available. KSS Teacher Comments... iPads allow my students to easily take on roles and follow where their imagination leads. They can be scientists, movie makers, graphic artists, and publishers. The obvious pleasure and pride they take in their work is extremely rewarding. Graeme Clark, Year 3 Teacher "I use iPads in our Prep class to engage and challenge students who have a wide and varied ability range. Learning apps that give students instant feedback are valuable for learning. Sharing students work with parents at home is amazing as it allows teachers and parents to work as partners, sharing successes or further developing students in areas needed." Linda Ferris, Prep Teacher

16.01.2022 To continue our 90th celebrations we will be renaming E Block (The two story block near Storey RD) the McGill/Nugent Block. Annette and Linda both started work at Kallangur SS in the late 80’s. Today they are both still teaching here. In the 90’s they worked together sharing a class and they are working together again this year. Both ladies are dedicated and caring teachers who have influenced the lives of close to 1000 children each in our community. They have always been close friends and have worked closely together over the years. What a great effort!

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Ben The winners of the annual Hon Peter Dutton MP Christmas Card competition have been announced. Congratulations to one of our students who won 3rd Place for Grade 2. This is a fantastic achievement considering the number of Primary schools in the electorate. Ben won a framed picture of his artwork, his artwork on the Peter Dutton's Christmas cards and a movie voucher for $40. Well Done Ben!

15.01.2022 At Kallangur SS we recognise that students need help in many things. Some need extra help in reading or maths while others need extra help in social and emotional growth. Our Wellbeing team consists of Jill Hobbin (Deputy), Kylie Kelso-Smith (Head of Special Ed), Felicia Hilleary, (Guidance Officer), Paul Campbell (Student Engagement Teacher) and Josh Laack (Chaplain). This team meets weekly to discuss and case manage students that need some extra help and support in their so...cial development. This targeted and individualised support ensures that every student that needs the help, gets the help they need. Mr Campbell has a group that is working on social skills but as part of a gardening project. It is wonderful see these skills being immersed into learning in a targeted way. When students can learn specific skills while they are having fun it is a winner on every level. See more

15.01.2022 We hope everyone has had a safe and relaxing Spring Holiday! The staff are excited to welcome our new and existing families back, ready for another exciting, fun-filled term of learning. School resumes Tuesday, 6th October.

15.01.2022 As part of our 90th Anniversary we will be highlighting and acknowledging some of our wonderful staff members from the past. To start us off I am honoured to announce that our school library will now be the ‘Barrie Harding Library’. Barrie worked at Kallangur SS for 30 years from 1963 to 1993. He graduated in the first class of Teacher Librarians in 1971 and ran our library for the rest of his career. He was also Vice President of the Kallangur State School P & C Association... from 1965 to 1993. He worked with and influenced every student that came through the school in his capacity as a teacher and teacher librarian. He worked tirelessly in the P and C and his children attended KSS through their primary years. He lived locally (in Kent St I believe) throughout his career. He was a dedicated and passionate teacher/librarian and a valued community member. See more

14.01.2022 Tuckshop Tomorrow- Thursday 17th September is the last day for ordering Tuckshop this term, we are closed Friday for stocktake and cleaning. Just a reminder the cutoff for ordering on QKR is 8.30am. Thank you

13.01.2022 Tuckshop and Uniforms are now only available to order via the QKR app. Flexischools is no longer available. If you havent already, please register on the QKR app now to continue being able to order for your children. This app is much easier to use and you no longer pay a fee per order.

13.01.2022 Our celebration day at the end of last term was a great success. Every student that received a bronze, silver or gold certificate took part in the jumping castles for our juniors and water slides for our seniors. It was the first time we had used the water slides and they proved a popular choice.

13.01.2022 IPAD CLASSES 2021 LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE. REGISTRATION OPENS ON MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER. NO MONEY DOWN TILL NEXT YEAR. PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE.... 3 easy payments of $56.65 per term. "The use of iPads in the classroom increases student engagement and allows students to drive their own learning. They promote 21st century skills of creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and communication." - Sonia Priddis Prep D To create a more efficient and effective process, parents this year will access an online form to register their child/ren for a 2021 iPad class. The online registration link will be sent out in a DOJO message on Friday 4 September. The registration link within the DOJO message will become active on Monday 7 September at 6am. The online registration form will close on Friday 16 October. Parents without internet access can contact the school office for an alternative registration arrangement prior to Monday 7 September. Payment options include pay-up-front or a three-term payment plan. Next year, students in iPad classes will have access to their very own Logitech Crayon Digital Pencil that enables handwriting on an iPad. Payment Options Option 1 $170 for an iPad class. This includes; an iPad, iPad case, Logitech Crayon and apps. Option 2 $170 for an iPad class divided into three payments of $56.65 a term. This includes; an iPad, iPad case, Logitech Crayon and apps. Please note the following; - An iPad class provides every student access to an iPad at all times throughout the year. Apps, iPad case, Logitech Crayon are also included. - Students currently in an iPad class will be given first preference to continue their participation in an iPad class in 2021. - The submission of the online form is time-stamped and will be used to order placements in iPad classes. - Parents will be notified of their childs placement in an iPad class during Term 4.

12.01.2022 Parents, please be aware.

12.01.2022 As a friendly reminder, Parents and Carers are requested to finalise all fees including Swimming, SRS, Music etc. in full by 18 September 2020. This does not include camps and/or excursions. As we are a cashless school, preferred method of payment is via Qkr and BPoint or via EFTPOS between 8 am - 11am.

12.01.2022 Tuckshop Reminder Please check your childs class is correct when ordering on QKR. We have had a number of orders come through with much younger grades on them when they actually in Grade 5 or 6. Unfortunately we dont have the time to check every childs class is correct. Please also ensure that your child knows that you have ordered them lunch, especially those in Grades 3-6 as they are required to come and collect their own food. Thank you!

11.01.2022 iPads make individualised student learning truely possible. In this video, you will see a range of activities taking place at the same time. Every student is engaged and working at level that is suitable to them.

09.01.2022 Term 4 PE swimming lessons will commence Tuesday 6 October 2020. Please see the attached timetable. Fees for swimming are due by the 18 September.

07.01.2022 Final Days to register for a 2021 iPad Class Thank you to all those who have registered so far, the numbers have been outstanding! Based upon current numbers we are forecasting 2 iPad classes in every year level from Years 1 to 6. Your child will have access to their own iPad for the whole year, including all paid apps, a stylus and case.... Limited spaces still available in; Year 1 - 7 remaining Year 3 - 10 remaining Year 4 - 5 remaining Year 5 - 3 remaining Year 6 - 9 remaining Please see previous registration posts on ClassDojo or contact the school if you are interested. If you were successful in your registration, you will receive a Student Resource Scheme form to complete after registrations close on the 16/10.

07.01.2022 Friday 4th September - Student Free Day This Friday is a Student Free Day so please ensure that you do not send your children to school. Thank you, have a great week.

06.01.2022 With the hall extension due to start shortly we have taken the opportunity to relocate the large shade shelter from outside the hall to the Topp Oval. It would have otherwise been destroyed during the new building works. It will be a great space at lunchtimes and on rainy day pickup times.

06.01.2022 If you have recently moved to Kallangur or live within our catchment and have a PREP to Year 6 aged child starting school in 2021, have you considered the 'new school check list?' At Kallangur SS we assist our new families by offering: PREP students a FREE book pack for the first year of schooling... Personalised enrolment interview with line Deputy Principal including School Uniform Shop visit A guided tour of the school and our facilities Planning ahead is the key to success. If you are interested in enrolling your child/ren at our school, please phone 3491 5333 to arrange an interview.

05.01.2022 This morning, as part of our 90th celebrations we had some long serving staff visit the school for a guided tour and a look into the wonderful work our students are doing. Ted Coogan (Principal 1983-1995), Barrie Harding (Teacher and Teacher Librarian 1963-1993), Bill Mortensen (Teacher 1974-2003), Mark Fisher (Teacher and Deputy Principal 1985-1999) and Lyn Topp (Teacher aide 1976-2018). It was wonderful to see these dedicated and proud people who gave so much of themselves to our school and our community.

05.01.2022 Please ensure orders are in before 8.30am each morning for Tuckshop and 7am each morning for Uniforms. We cannot accept ANY orders for the day after these times. We suggest ordering before you drop your child at school or even the night before to make it easier. The tip below explains why we have a cut off time and how you know we have received your order. Thank you

04.01.2022 Today we received a Regional Commendation for our work in Building Teacher Capability around Digital Pedagogy. Our teachers have been working hard to ensure our IPads support learning for all our students. In the last month we have had Principals and leadership teams from five schools from the Sunshine Coast to the Gold Coast come and see the wonderful work we are doing in this space. A big thank you must go to Dan Isele, Blair Tomlinson and Michael Knibb for all their work in supporting our staff. They have all come a long way in a short time.

04.01.2022 Crazy Hair and Socks Day

03.01.2022 The Year 6 Math Magicians explain how to solve their next math problem.

03.01.2022 Years 4-6 Gala Day Sports has been invoiced. Payment is due Wednesday 14th October. Payment can be made through Qkr!, BPoint or EFTPOS.

03.01.2022 This Friday 27/11 will be the last day of banking for the year.

02.01.2022 Tuckshop and School Shop Just a reminder about our change over from Flexischools to QKR for online ordering. Next Thursday 3rd September will be the last day that you are able to order via Flexischools. The site will not accept any orders for after this date. Thank you to those families who have already made the change over. If you could please check you have the correct class entered for your child/children in the app as there have been some come through with last years cla...ss. We have had to change the cutoff for orders to 8.30AM each morning. After this the app will not allow you to order anymore for the current day. We recommend ordering the night before or prior to sending your child to school that day. If you have any questions please dont hesitate to email me: [email protected] Thank you for your support. Helen Muller Tuckshop and Uniform Convenor.

01.01.2022 Final Tuckshop State of Origin Special Tomorrow is the last chance to order our State of Origin special- meat pie, popper and a zooper dooper for $6.50. Order via QKR app or website now, limited stocks remain.

01.01.2022 Uniform Sale. Winter Jackets and track pants all reduced to clear on the QKR app. Limited sizes and amounts remaining so be quick. Fleece jackets $15 each Microfibre jackets $30 each Track pants $15 each... Only available to order on QKR and only while stocks last. See more

01.01.2022 On Friday 18 September, the last day of Term 3, we are having Subway Day to support our Chaplaincy Program at Kallangur State School. Each student should have received a form from their classroom teacher today. If you didn't get a form or it has been misplaced, there are spare forms at the office. Forms and money must be returned to the office by 3:00pm on Wednesday 16 September. No late orders will be accepted. Thank you!

01.01.2022 Today marks five years since I started as Principal at Kallangur State School. I would like to thank the staff, parents and community for their support during this time. When I started here I had a five-year plan. I spoke about this during my interview for the job. 1. Create positive home-school relationships. Engage the parents and community through open communication platforms so they know what is happening and how they can get involved. 2. Provide clear and consistent ex...pectations around student behaviour that ensures the parents and the school team work together to provide support when required. 3. Value and support our teachers. Give them everything they need to do their job, to ensure success for our students. 4. Engage students. If school is boring they will learn nothing. 5. Ensure our students are 21st century learners by utilising technology to open up new and exciting ways to learn. I believe that with the help of a great staff team and some wonderful community involvement we have hit each mark. We have had significant infrastructure investment in our school over recent years and this has given us a place that we can all be proud of. Our students have had a 20% increase in their academic improvement over the last three years. Our enrolments have grown by 20% and we cannot accept any out of catchment enrolments. While I will not deny that the job is challenging, I am extremely proud to be the Principal of Kallangur State School. I went here as a child, I taught here for 14 years, my wife went here, my children went here. I intend to be here until I retire. Thank you all for your ongoing and valued support. Kind Regards Andrew Swales See more