Principal’s Message 1

Student Awards 2-3

Student of the Week 3

Photos Student of the

Week and Awards

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Awards Presentation

Evening Results

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Richmond Amateur

Swimming Club &

RSS Sports report

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Year 10 and 6

Graduation

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P & C News 12

What’s on at RSS 13

Community News 13-14

Richmond Shire

Council Thank you

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Business Ads 15-16

RICHMOND STATE SCHOOL 2 0 N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 9 I S S U E 2 0

Mrs Elizabeth Mayo

Principal

(07) 4768 6333

(07) 4768 6300

ehand15@eq.edu.au

admin@richmondss.eq.edu.au

Robyn McMaster

rmcma13@eq.edu.au

Dear Parents, Families & Community Members, 2020 Classes It is with great excitement that we are planning for 2020. We have been work-ing together to ensure that our 2020 school structure, timetable and classes provide the best opportunity for our students to improve in their learning out-comes whilst also meeting requirements for Department of Education. 2020 Timetable There will be no changes to our start and end times for 2020 however our

school day of teaching time is being adjusted to ensure that students are receiv-

ing their allocated hours of curriculum access.

Primary Teacher Allocations

Science – Science will be taught in straight year levels by class teachers in conjunction with Mr Marshall and Mr Gray

The Arts will be taught by Miss Oliver P-10 Health & Physical Education will be taught by Mrs Buick from P-10 The 2020 Education Queensland Calendar is now available for you to download: https://education.qld.gov.au/about/Documents/2020-school-calendar.pdf We have 196 school days in 2020 to achieve great things! A Richmond State School calendar will be sent to all families in 2020 to ensure effective communication of key events throughout the year.

School resumes on Tuesday 28th January 2020

Mrs Elizabeth Mayo Principal

Period 1 8:30-9:40

5mins (transition / fruit break) 9:40 – 9:45

Period 2 9:45 – 10:55

1st Break 10:55-11:35

5mins transition to class 11:35-11:40

Period 3 11:40 – 12:50

2nd Break 12:50 – 1:20

Period 4 1:20 - 2:30pm

Grade Teacher/s

Prep / 1 Ms Cheryle Stainkey

1 / 2 Miss Nicole Colenso

3 / 4 Miss Jasmine Allen

5 / 6 Mrs Bethea Pattel (Monday-Thursday) & Mrs Jacinta Buick (Friday)

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Monday 11/11/19 Prep Certificate of Recognition presented to Fallon Bishop. Happy Voucher Award. The effort made to

complete all learning tasks is having positive results in the class. What a Learner! Certificate of Recognition presented to Rylann Fields. Happy Voucher Award. The effort made to complete all learning tasks is having positive results in the class. What a Learner!

Year 3-4 Certificate of Recognition presented to Freyja Gordon. Class Award. For showing maturity and re-sponsibility when assisting staff. Certificate of Recognition presented to Lucian Hayman. Positive Behaviour Award. Being a Singing Superstar and projecting your voice with confidence. Certificate of Recognition presented to Mitchell Wharton. Positive Behaviour Award. Being a Singing Superstar and projecting your voice with confidence.

Year 4-5 Certificate of Recognition presented to Logan Hodges. Class Award. Four your continued growth with word study writing. Your sentences blow Year 4-5 away!

Year 6-10 Certificate of Recognition presented to Mac Pattel. Skills Award. For enthusiastic participation when exploring symbolic meanings in English texts. Certificate of Recognition presented to Ryan Gillatt. Skills Award. For enthusiastic participation when exploring symbolic meanings in English texts.

Monday 18/11/19 Prep Certificate of Recognition presented to Luca Buick. Happy Voucher Award. Luca you have been an

excellent model for Responsible Behaviour and it is appreciated. Certificate of Recognition presented to Percy Lawry. Happy Voucher Award. You are to be commended for the persistence you have shown while working to complete your assessment. Certificate of Recognition presented to Clancy Stenhouse. You are to be commended for working diligently to improve your resilience. Well done.

Year 1-2 Certificate of Recognition presented to Shaylea Butler. Skills Award. For being open to feedback and using it to improve her writing. You’re a writing superstar!

Year 4-5 Certificate of Recognition presented to Ally Robinson. Class Award. For your independence when completing tasks. You are an amazing role model!

Year 6-10 Certificate of Recognition presented to Hannah Anderson. Positive Behaviour Award. For keeping on top of the mountain of assessment in term 4. Such great dedication to your learn. Certificate of Recognition presented to Britney Esser. Positive Behaviour Award. For keeping on top of the mountain of assessment in term 4. Such great dedication to your learn. Certificate of Recognition presented to Meggan Gordon. Positive Behaviour Award. For keeping on top of the mountain of assessment in term 4. Such great dedication to your learn. Certificate of Recognition presented to Dallas Johnson. Positive Behaviour Award. For keeping on top of the mountain of assessment in term 4. Such great dedication to your learn. Certificate of Recognition presented to Grace Kuhl. Positive Behaviour Award. For keeping on top of the mountain of assessment in term 4. Such great dedication to your learn. Certificate of Recognition presented to Charlie Limpus. Positive Behaviour Award. For keeping on top of the mountain of assessment in term 4. Such great dedication to your learn. Certificate of Recognition presented to Jesse Wilson. Positive Behaviour Award. For keeping on top of the mountain of assessment in term 4. Such great dedication to your learn.

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RICHMOND STATE SCHOOL NEWS

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Term 4, Week 5 Payton Naclerio Prep You have been working diligently to improve in all academic areas.

Keep up the great work. Term 4, Week 6 Miley Shaw Year 1 For her constant persistence with spelling and editing her writing. Great work. Term 4, Week 7 Zac Hughes Year 3-4 For his diligence in applying himself to all that he does.

Monday 25/11/19 Prep Certificate of Recognition presented to Kate Robinson. Happy Voucher Award. You are to be

commended on being responsible and working to complete set tasks independently. Certificate of Recognition presented to Emmy-Lou Tate. Happy Voucher Award. You are to be commended on being responsible and working to complete set tasks independently.

Year 1-2 Certificate of Recognition presented to Jane Robinson. Positive Behaviour Award. For being a positive role model and displaying an enthusiastic attitude towards her learning.

Year 3-4 Certificate of Recognition presented to Jaydon Lanskey. Class Award. For persistence in converting fractions.

Year 6-10 Certificate of Recognition presented to Kody Thun. Positive Behaviour Award. You made a huge effort to improve your assessment drafts. Commitment = positive results

Award winners for Term 4 Week 7

Zac Hughes Year 3 Student of the Week

For his diligence in applying himself to all that he

does. This award was

presented on parade 25/11/19 unfortunately Zac was away sick.

It will presented next week.

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RICHMOND STATE SCHOOL NEWS

Payton Naclerio Prep Student of the Week Award

You have been working diligently to improve in all academic areas.

Keep up the great work.

Award winners for Term 4 Week 5

Award winners for Term 4 Week 6 Miley Shaw Year 1

Student of the Week Award For her constant persistence with spelling and editing her writing. Great work. Miley receive this award on Monday 18/11/19

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RICHMOND STATE SCHOOL Awards Presentation Evening 2019

Recipients Results Prep Literacy

Enhancement Awards

Fallon Bishop

Luca Buick

Rylann Fields

Lane Hintz

Ellie Hughes

Savannah Johnson

Sonny Karkadoo

Percy Lawry

Jesse Lumb

Lacie Lillyman

Payton Naclerio

Harley O’Keeffe

Eli O’Sullivan

Kate Robinson

Clancy Stenhouse

Emmy-Lou Tate

Award Category Award Recipients

Prep Class Spirit Award Lacie Lillyman

Year 1 Class Encouragement Award Jonah Hodges

Year 1 Class Academic Award Hollie Ievers

Year 2 Class Encouragement Award Lachlan McLeod

Year 2 Class Academic Award Taylor Stenhouse

Year 1-2 Class Spirit Award Courtney Morris

Year 3 Class Encouragement Award Torah Hintz

Year 3 Class Academic Award Alyssa Thorncroft

Year 3-4 Class Spirit Award Colton Gabriel-Royes

Year 4 Class Encouragement Award Ally Robinson

Year 4 Class Academic Award Logan Hodges

Year 5 Class Encouragement Award Elliott Tritton

Year 5 Class Academic Award Tehya Wilson

Years 4-5 Class Spirit Award Kealy Corlis

Year 6 Class Encouragement Award Dallas Johnson

Year 6 Class Academic Award Lynisa Kennedy

Year 6 Class Spirit Award Jesse Wilson

Year 5/6 Class LOTE - Japanese Encouragement Award Grace Kuhl

Year 7-8 Class LOTE – Japanese Encouragement Award Hannah Anderson

Hi-Tech Solutions Primary Student STEM Encouragement Award $50.00

voucher is given

Ciella Hodges

Hi-Tech Solutions Secondary Student STEM Encouragement Award $50.00

voucher is given

Britney Esser

Secondary Students English Encouragement Award Hannah Anderson

Secondary Students HPE Health, Physical Education Hannah Anderson

Secondary Students HASS – History and Social Science Encouragement

Award

Hannah Anderson

Secondary Students Arts Encouragement Award Hannah Anderson

Secondary Students Mathematics Encouragement Award Britney Esser

Secondary Students Science Encouragement Award Britney Esser

Secondary Students Agricultural Science Encouragement Award Britney Esser

Secondary Students DAT Design and Technology Encouragement Award Britney Esser

Golden Run Rural L & C Wharton Sports Encouragement Award Jack Wharton

Golden Run Rural L & C Wharton Female Sportsperson Award Georgia Wharton

Golden Run Rural L & C Wharton Male Sportsperson Award Mac Pattel

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RICHMOND STATE SCHOOL NEWS BURSARY AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

Caltex Best All Rounder Award Mac Pattel

Hon Bob Katter Citizenship Award Lynisa Kennedy

Kuhl & Co Encouragement Award Jane Robinson

Kuhl & Co Encouragement Award Travis Hughes

Fickling Family Diligence to Schooling Bursary Charlie Stenhouse

Queensland Government Agencies Prep to Year 6 Bursary Mason Fields

Rotary Year 6 Encouragement Award Jesse Wilson

Richmond Livestock Open - Years 5-10 Bursary Elliott Tritton

Richmond Rodeo Association Inc. Years 5-10 Bursary Ciella Hodges

Red Cross Richmond Branch Bursary Lynisa Kennedy

Red Cross Richmond Branch Bursary Mac Pattel

Richmond SS P & C Association -Jane Chant Memorial Science Award Hannah Anderson

QCWA Quiet Achiever Award Grace Kuhl

Richmond Lions Club Bursary Hannah Anderson

School Captains giving their school reports

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RICHMOND STATE SCHOOL

Above School House Captains giving the 2019 Sports Reports.

Left Mr Duncan McLeod Master of Ceremonies

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RICHMOND STATE SCHOOL NEWS 2019 Awards Presentation Evening

Donors and Supporters

AJM Pastoral – Alistair & Joanne McClymont

Kevin Bawden

Vernon & Inez Collins

Tom & Michelle Dowling

Fickling Family – David, Patsy-Ann, Janet & Sheree

Fox Helicopter Service – David & Patsy Fox

Hi-Tech Solutions NQ – Bill & Neil Brown & Family

Golden Run Rural – Luke & Connie Wharton

Hon Bob Katter Member for Kennedy

Mr Rob Katter Member for Mount Isa

Gavin & June Kuhl

Kuhl & Co – Gavin, June, Courtney, Bryce & Bec

Lions Club – Richmond Branch

Lillyman Earthmoving – Wayne & Thomasine Lillyman

Federal Palace Hotel – Wayne & Thomasine Lillyman

QCWA – Richmond Branch

Queensland Government Agencies – Richmond

Red Cross – Richmond Branch

Richmond Livestock Transport – Rose, Merlin & Terry

Pattel

Richmond Post Office – Val Bennet

Richmond Rodeo Association Inc.

Richmond Shire Council

Richmond State School P & C Association

Richmond Carnival Association

Richmond Spar Supermarket – Will & Lisa Guy

Rotary Clubs North Queensland

Stafford Stock & Property P/L Shane & Belinda

Stafford

Stainkey’s Transport – Terry & Cheryle Stainkey

Yvonne Stainkey

Corbett & Beris Tritton

John & Mary Wharton

The students, staff and parents of Richmond State School would like to give a special thank you to all those who kindly donated towards our 2019 Awards Presentation Evening.

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RICHMOND AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB NEWS

RICHMOND Swimmers have been busy attending carnivals at Charters Towers, Townsville, Richmond and Normanton and swimming at the weekly club nights.

There has been a lot of success to celebrate. Some of our junior swimmers who started the season swimming a small distance can now swim 25m independently. Many of our new members competed at the Richmond Swim Carnival for their first ever swim meet. This was a wonderful experience and many have kept up their training regime which has resulted in improved times and skills at club nights.

Last weekend six team members travelled to Normanton. The swimmers did very well with almost all achieving personal bests (this means times faster than their last swim). Special mention to Devon, Alyssa, Jack and Mac who achieved personal best times in nearly every event. Team Richmond also dominated the sprints event. In the under nine boys section their were 25 competitors. Devon placed second and Mitchell placed fifth, in the under 9 girls section, Alyssa placed third and lastly in the 10-12 boys section Jack came third and Mac took out the event. It was a great afternoon of swimming.

The club congratulates Connor Smith who has qualified for three events at the Queensland Swimming State Championships to be held at Brisbane next month. Connor has qualified in the 100m butterfly, 100m freestyle and 50m freestyle. Good luck and it will be nice to see your name representing Richmond Swim Club amongst some of the fastest swimmers in Queensland.

Lastly there will be one more club night before the term breaks up. Another on a night yet to be decided. For people still wanting to join the club please contact Connie Wharton or Bethea Pattel.

See you all on pool deck.

SCHOOL SPORTS REVIEW

The Swimming Carnival was the first carnival for the calendar year. Flinders started off the day slow, however, as the day progressed they proved to be more dominant in the pool. In Term 2, the Athletics Carnival took place. Both houses competed in a variety of track and field events. Students from all age groups gave it everything they had. After losing to Flinders in the pool, Mitchell were determined to beat Flinders. They gave it everything they had and their hard work paid off as they were crowned the Athletics champions for 2019. At the start of Term 3, the Cross-Country Carnival took place and again we played games beside the Lake after our run. We all had a blast and it was great to see the day care join us. The highlight of the day had to be watching the teachers fall over during the three legged race relays. Well done to Flinders who took out the title of 2019 Cross Country house champions.

INTER SCHOOL SPORT / DISTRICT SPORT

We had another busy year with interschool school sport. We hosted the Mid-West Swimming Carnival, and this year we travelled to Cloncurry for the annual Cluster Day, where students tried out for Netball, Rugby League, Soccer and Touch Footy. It was great to catch up with our friends from nearby schools and compete in a range of sports. We also travelled to Hughenden for Athletics and Julia Creek for cricket. It was great to see students putting in their best effort with some of them selected in the Mid-West and North West teams. We were also lucky to have a number of visitors come to Richmond to work with us throughout the year.

Queensland Cricket, who must love coming to Richmond also retuned again later in the year! We also had a visit

from NRL and the Blackhawks. Students got the chance to participate in small sessions to help improve and develop

our football skills. 2019 has been a busy year in sport, although it has been hard work, it has been great to have fun

and learn many new skills along the way.

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RICHMOND STATE SCHOOL NEWS P & C News The P & C would like to extend a huge thank you to all those involved in our recent Family Fun & Fright Night. We do hope you had a fantastic night. The night would not have been possible without the support of the following amazing businesses:

Platinum

Gold

Silver

RICHMOND

Bronze Laidlows Supermarket Richmond Freight Centre Federal Palace Hotel Richmond Post Office Good Shepherd Pharmacy Richmond Shire Council Hair West Salon Richmond Spar Kids in Harmony Townsville Richmond Stores Kronosaurus Korner Watersaurus Swim School Richmond Liberty Service Station

The winners of our Halloween costume competition were: Under 8 Girl – Emmy-Lou Tate (prize donated by P&C)

Under 8 Boy – Jace Hughes (prize donated by P&C)

Over 9 Girl – Lynissa Kennedy (prize donated by Watersaurus Swim School)

Over 9 Boy – Seth Jones (prize donated by Watersaurus Swim School)

Scariest – Julie Rogerson (prize donated by Hair West Salon)

Funniest – Renee Baker (prize donated by Richmond Freight Centre)

Best Adult – Karen Kennedy (prize donated by Liberty Service Station)

Thank you to everyone for dressing up and contributing to the fun on the night. However the biggest thank you is for the parents, school teachers and school staff for your ideas and contribution to the event. Without your help, it would not have been the success that it was. We are truly grateful. A thank you to the Richmond Pony Club - especially George & James Shaw for organising the panels and horse for the Horse Poo Lotto. The P & C Committee

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Next Richmond CAN meeting will be held: Date: Date to be confirmed in January 2020 commencing at 4.30pm Venue: Richmond Health Centre Convention Room

RICHMOND STATE SCHOOL NEWS What’s on at Richmond State School 2019

.. NOVEMBER

21 2019 Awards Presentation Evening

28 Year 10 Dinner / Year 6 Graduation

29 Year 10 Students finish 2019

Grandparents Day

.. DECEMBER

4 End of year school concert

5 Splash and Dash

6 2019 School Year Concludes

2020 Richmond State School holidays Term 1

Start Finish Tuesday 28/01/20 Friday 03/04/20

School Holidays Saturday 04/04/20 Sunday 19/04/20

Term 2 Monday 20/04/20 Friday 26/06/20

School Holidays Saturday 27/06/20 Sunday 12/07/20

Term 3 Monday 12/07/20 Friday 18/09/20

School Holidays Saturday 19/09/20 Monday 05/10/20

Term 4 Tuesday 06/10/20 Friday 04/12/20

Summer School Holidays Saturday 05/12/20 MONDAY 26/01/20 Year 10 Finishing Date Friday 27/11/20

Richmond State School School Finishes on Friday 06/12/19

School Resumes on Tuesday 28/01/20 The staff at RSS wish everyone a fantastic holiday. We all look forward to seeing you all in 2020 school year.

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A coloured newsletter is available on our school web page

www.richmondss.eq.edu.au

RICHMOND STATE SCHOOL

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

School & Sports Uniforms are available at the school on

Thursday Mornings between 8.00am to 8.30am

School Shirts $25 School Shorts $15 School Hats $10

Sports Shirts Short Sleeve $30 Sports Shirts Long Sleeve $32

NO EFTPOS IS

AVAILABLE FOR THE PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS

ALL PURCHASES IN CASH OR BY CHEQUE

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE P & C ASSOCIATION

The Richmond State School P & C Association would like to thank staff, parents and community members who helped the P & C during 2019. This is very much appreciated. The committee wish everyone a safe holiday and a fantastic Christmas break. Many thanks Suzanne Johnson President

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SCHOOL & BUSINES NEWS

On behalf of staff, students, parents and community members of Richmond State School, we would to give you a huge big special thank you. Thank you to Richmond Shire Council for all your help and in-kind donations through out the year has help our school immensely. This is an ongoing thing that council does for our school every year. You are true legends!

TUCKSHOP NEWS

ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED IN THE BOX OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL OFFICE

BEFORE 8.20AM ON THAT DAY

No phone orders for Tuckshop delivery will be accepted by the café.

You must pick the order up and deliver it to the school in person.

Parents please put your payment in the envelope with your tuckshop order with your child’s name. There will be a supply of order forms at school and at the Moonrock café.

Remember only items on this menu are available with the tuck-shop orders.

Break 2 Food order on a separate brown paper bag. (NO HOT FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE)

Change will be placed in envelopes.

Please Note:- ICE COFFEE FLAVOURED MILK WILL NOT BE SUPPLIED IN YOUR CHILD’S TUCKSHOP LUNCH.

If you order this, it will be substituted with chocolate.

Thank you

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BUSINESS ADVERTISMENTS Shane Stafford

P.O. Box 1061

Townsville QLD 4810

srstafford@bigpond.com Tel: 0427 221018 Fax: 0747 243839