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Torquay State School

Locality: Hervey Bay, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4194 4333

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25.01.2022 Whats On - Week 10

24.01.2022 Dont forget tomorrow is School Photo Day Week 8 - Tuesday 1st September. The school has engaged MSP Photography to create our school records again this year and you are invited to purchase prints of your child.On photo day, every student will be photographed regardless of whether you are purchasing or not. We have some changes to adapt to this year related to the COVID - 19 Restrictions. This year there will be no Sibling photos and we are aware that the envelopes sent home ...do say you can request a Sibling order form but its a change that has not occurred on their forms that were sent home. Also this year their will not be group class photos taken this will be replaced with a class composite format and we have attached a photo as an example of what to expect. To allow this to happen this year MSP will have two Individual studios set up and all students will have Individual shots taken to form the class composite images. Also attached is a Note from the Photographer including contact details. It is recommended that if you would like any further details please contact MSP Photography. See more

23.01.2022 Children in our 2/3 classes have been learning about procedures. 2/3D students wrote a procedure for making a jam sandwich and then followed the procedure to make them. They were so yummy!

22.01.2022 Friday 4th September is a Student Free Day. All students will not be required at school on this day Helping Hands will be available to assist families. Dont forget to book in early.

21.01.2022 P&C News Please keep an eye out for our Fathers Day Raffle tickets, they have been sent home this week. We ask that you please return ALL tickets (even unsold) and money to school by Monday 31 August. Good luck everyone.

21.01.2022 What's On - Week 8

20.01.2022 Message from Heidi I hope that all of our families got the letter that I sent home yesterday regarding my absence. Heres a copy below, just in case.... I am writing to you today to let you know that I will be taking sick leave for the remainder of this term. I have developed vertigo where extreme bouts of dizziness is impacting upon many aspects of my life. Making the decision to take this leave has been very challenging for me because I love my job, the school, staff, fami...lies and especially the kids! I am taking this extended period of leave to seek further medical assessments and treatments and to work out how best to manage this condition. Taking this leave also provides the best continuity for the school. Id like to sincerely thank Mr Theofanes who has been the acting principal in my absence and Mrs Carmichael who has stepped up as the acting deputy principal. Our Assistant Regional Director has appointed Mrs Andrea Whelan to be the acting principal at our school until my return. Mrs Whelan is an experienced principal and I am sure that you will make her feel very welcome to our community. See more

20.01.2022 Talking families is Qld Government initiative through the Queensland Family and Child Commission. Their web site has some fabulous and easy to implement ideas for family activities. I loved their latest article about putting your thoughts in order via nature. When on the page, click on the link to family activities. https://talkingfamilies.qld.gov.au/let-nature-put-your-tho/

19.01.2022 Friday 4th September is a Student Free Day. All students will not be required at school on this day Helping Hands will be available to assist families. Dont forget to book in early.

19.01.2022 5/6S has been exploring natural disasters as part of their integrated unit studies. As part of the art curriculum, students were set the challenge to select one of the natural disasters that had been investigated in class and use oil pastels to create an art piece.

18.01.2022 Whats On - Week 9

18.01.2022 We are joining in with Pink Stumps Day on Friday 27 November and we are hoping to see a sea of pink. Our school has had a long tradition of supporting families with breast cancer and research into breast cancer cures. This year we are changing our activity and encouraging our community to join in and help raise funds for this important work. Tomorrow children are encouraged to wear pink - pink anything - and pay a gold coin donation which we will donate to the McGrath Foun...dation. Starting at second break, there will be a staff vs senior students cricket game just for fun. McGrath Breast Care Nurses bring families peace of mind through expert knowledge, personal care, and genuine compassion. They can help create time in their life not defined by breast cancer. Our school would love your support in Pinking Up and fundraising to help place specialist McGrath Breast Care Nurses, wherever they're needed. Mrs Wyllie has registered our school for direct donations - if you can help, or want to see how much we raise as a community, check out the link below. Together, we can make a difference! https://www.pinkstumpsday.com.au//kristenw/pink-stumps-day

18.01.2022 All of our education staff do an awesome job every day. Yet today (7 August) is Australian Primary Principals Day and wed like to give a big shout out to al...l our wonderful primary school principals who continually show great leadership, especially during the challenging time of COVID-19. #PrincipalsDay2020 See more

17.01.2022 As part of our Science unit on Natural Disasters, students from 5/6S had to design and build an Earthquake proof bed. Keep up the great work.

17.01.2022 Teacher aides play a vital and varied role in supporting both students and staff in our schools. We appreciate and acknowledge their professionalism, creativity, wide-ranging skills and dedication. During Teacher Aide Appreciation Week (31 August - 4 September), lets all show our thanks to our Amazing Torquay State School teacher aides.

16.01.2022 Turtle Reading Celebrations are a way that we acknowledge those children who meet our reading targets for home reading. Our term 3 target celebration will be happening next Thursday. Please remind your child to bring in their reading folder each week so the teachers can update the Turtle Reading River. Our targets for the term are: 40 nights of reading as a term target. ... Some children have been tracking from the start of the year. This will give them the following totals: 135 - 5 nights of reading and includes home reading during learning at home 190 - 7 nights of reading (includes home reading during learning at home) Mrs Carmichael is looking forward to celebrating with these students next week.

16.01.2022 No School tomorrow Friday 4th September, Enjoy your long weekend everyone. We will see you Monday.

14.01.2022 Aren't we the lucky ones? We were treated to an impromptu performance by one of our string ensembles. Much to our pure delight they started in the office and then roved around the school!

13.01.2022 Only a few days left for Hervey Bay SHS APEX applications... Ready to take the leap? Applications are now open for Year 7 2021 APEX, and our NEW Year 7 Academies!... We have listened to our students, learnt what they love, and what they want to learn more about, to develop our new Academies for 2021. Students shouldnt just attend secondary school, they should THRIVE there. For more information regarding our Academies and APEX, please consult the Hervey Bay State High School 2021 Transition Guide (now in local primary schools), or stay tuned for future Facebook posts highlighting individual programs. Applications for APEX and the Academies close on Friday 14 August. Successful applicants will be informed by 28 August. Best of luck students, we look forward to receiving your applications! Links to apply: English + Humanities APEX Application - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EngAPEX2021 Maths + Science APEX Application https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MathAPEX2021 Global Leadership Academy Application https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HBSHSLeader2021 STEM Academy Application https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/STEM2021 Girls Rugby League Academy Application https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HBSHSLeague2021 Music Academy Application https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HBSHSMusic2021 Performing Arts Academy Application https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PerfArts2021

12.01.2022 Update: NO string ensemble or lessons tomorrow (Wednesday 5th August) - Mrs C will be absent.

11.01.2022 Please share this opportunity with family and friends.

11.01.2022 Whats On - Week 8

09.01.2022 As we are racing towards the end of the year, please consider a wardrobe clean out to check whether you have any second hand uniforms that you could donate to the second hand uniform shop. If you have any items, please wash and send them in as we will have lots of families looking to cater for the Christmas holiday growth spurt.

09.01.2022 Whats On - Term 3, Week 6

08.01.2022 School Photo Day Week 8 - Tuesday 1st September School photos are almost upon us again! The school has engaged MSP Photography to create our school records again this year and you are invited to purchase prints of your child.On photo day, every student will be photographed regardless of whether you are purchasing or not. We have some changes to adapt to this year related to the COVID - 19 Restrictions. This year there will be no Sibling photos and we are aware that the envel...opes sent home do say you can request a Sibling order form but its a change that has not occurred on their forms that were sent home. Also this year their will not be group class photos taken this will be replaced with a class composite format and we have attached a photo as an example of what to expect. To allow this to happen this year MSP will have two Individual studios set up and all students will have Individual shots taken to form the class composite images. Also attached is a Note from the Photographer including contact details. It is recommended that if you would like any further details please contact MSP Photography. See more

06.01.2022 P&C News Fathers Day Raffle tickets: Please return ALL tickets (even unsold) and money to school this Monday 31st August. Good luck everyone.

05.01.2022 Mr Weymss is absent today. Apologies for any inconvenience.

04.01.2022 Children in 2/3D love math rotation times when they get to learn with peers, communicate their ideas and thinking and play challenging mathematically based games.

04.01.2022 This Friday 18th September will be a Free Dress Day for students. Bring a Gold coin donation to support the Food Bank of Aust. Students must wear sun-smart dress code.

04.01.2022 Work starts tomorrow on a new concrete footpath in Tavistock Street and Totness Street that will link the Torquay Kids centre to the supervised crossing at Torquay State School. The project is being undertaken by Councils workforce and is expected to be finished in mid-October, weather permitting. Parents and students please take extra care during this construction period.

04.01.2022 Whats On - Term 3, Week 4

03.01.2022 P&C Fathers Day Raffle, Thankyou to all the families who bought tickets. The offical draw took place today with the help of our School Captains. All 3 lucky winners have been notified today. Miss P pictured here is our lucky 1st place recipient well done to everyone involved.

02.01.2022 More helpful ideas from talking families... https://talkingfamilies.qld.gov.au/pri/practical-parenting/

02.01.2022 Entries close 3.00pm Thursday 19/11: yes that's tomorrow! Lego and Kinex Master-Builders Challenge. The theme is Marvellous Machines notes were sent home in week 5 outlining your Challenge. There are some fabulous prizes to be won. Don't forget to follow the How to Enter instructions and submit your entry via email to [email protected]. We look forward to sharing the winner's master pieces with you all.

01.01.2022 On Thursday a representative from each of the TSS sport houses went with Mr T and Mrs Wylie to accept a donation of footballs from the Hervey Bay Junior Rugby Team, The Fighting Whitings. We accepted the donation on behalf of the school and were excited to represent TSS with pride as House Captains. Thank you Hervey Bay Junior Rugby Club your donation is much appreciated.

01.01.2022 Whats On Term 3 - Week 5

01.01.2022 Whats on - Week 7