Welcome back

Another very exciting term scheduled for Warrigal Road State School. We are looking forward to the adventures ahead.

Warrigal Road Chamber Choir Hits the High Notes!
Let’s Raise Our Voices in Support!

We’re bursting with pride to announce that Warrigal Road State School’s Chamber Choir has been selected as one of just five Primary State Finalists in the prestigious 2025 Creative Generation Choral Fanfare! This biennial event is Queensland’s premier celebration of state school vocal talent — and Warrigal is taking centre stage!

Under the brilliant direction of Mrs Robyn Kelly, our Chamber Choir stood out among thousands of young performers across the state, earning their place in the State Finals alongside Queensland’s most accomplished school choirs.

They’ll be sharing the stage with:

• Benowa State School – Benowa Voices

• Eagle Junction State School – Vocal Ensemble

• Edge Hill State School – Bel Canto

• Middle Ridge State School – Middle Ridge Voices

• Warrigal Road State School – Chamber Choir

From the Secondary division, we send special congratulations to our friends at MacGregor State High School – MACapella, led by Tamara Luski, who will also represent our region at the state level.

Why it matters:
More than 9,000 students participate in Choral Fanfare every two years. Only ten choirs — five primary, five secondary — earn the honour of performing in the State Final. This achievement is a testament to our students’ dedication, talent, and love of music, and to the passion and guidance of their outstanding director, Mrs Kelly.

Save the Date!
Friday 15 August 2025
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
Tickets available now via QTIX

• Primary State Final: 1:00 PM

• Secondary State Final: 7:00 PM

Let’s rally behind our amazing choir! Whether you cheer from the crowd, post your congratulations on social media, or simply tell a friend — your support lifts our students higher.

Let’s go, Warrigal!
#excellingWRSS #ChoralFanfare2025 #SingItLoud #CreativeGeneration

Excelling @ Warrigal – Opportunities Abound.
Unleashing Brilliance Through Clubs, Creativity, and Community

At Warrigal Road State School, we believe every student holds a spark of brilliance — and we’re proud to offer a dazzling array of extracurricular activities to help every child shine.

Thanks to the passion and dedication of our staff and community partners, students have access to rich and diverse programs that support academic excellence, musical talent, sporting achievement, and leadership development. We are more than just a school — we’re a launchpad for potential!

Here’s just a taste of what’s on offer:

Academic & Enrichment Excellence

• ICAS Competitions (English, Maths), Premier’s Reading & Coding Challenges

• Solid Pathways, Writing Competitions, Opti-MINDS, Readers Cup

• STEM & Writing Days at Runcorn and MacGregor SHS

• Guided Inquiry Learning, Excursions, Author Visits

• Talent Time and Science/Engineering Challenges

Music That Moves Us

• Multiple Choirs (Junior, Senior, Boys', Chamber – by audition) and singing clubs

• Instrumental Ensembles including Strings and Band Emsembles

• QYMA, SHEP/AHEP, Choral & Instrumental Fanfare, Music Fest

• Weekly and Community Performances, End-of-Year Concerts

Sporting Spirit

• Interschool Gala Days: Soccer, Netball, Rugby League, Volleyball & more

• Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, 3x3 Basketball, Touch Football Comps

• Opportunities to represent WRSS in Eastern Taipans District, Met West, and State teams

• Staff actively coach and convene district sporting events – we don’t just cheer, we lead!

Citizenship & Leadership

• Student Council & 50 Student Leader Positions

• Playground Ranger Buddies, Gardening Club, Containers for Change

• Signing Choir, Auslan Club, Environmental Volunteers

• Music Captains, ANZAC Day Leaders, Camp Programs (Years 4–6)

Partnerships & Special Programs

• Karate, Junior Engineers, RT Academy Tennis, Runcorn Rockets Basketball

• AFL Auskick, Cricket Blast, League Stars

• Playgroup with YMCA

• Under 8s Day

• Mother’s & Father’s Day Stalls

• Little Warrigals

• Building Blocks to Success Conference with local Early Childhood Centres

Why It Matters:
These programs don’t just develop skills — they nurture friendships, confidence, resilience, and joy. Whether your child is a budding scientist, a musical maestro, a team player, or a kind-hearted leader, there’s a place for them to belong and thrive at Warrigal.

Get Involved!
We encourage every student to explore what excites them, try something new, and make the most of the incredible clubs and opportunities on offer. These experiences will shape their school memories and build foundations for future success.

✨ Because at Warrigal, we don’t just learn — we Learn and Grow. We Unlock Brilliance.

#ExcellingWRSS #UnlockingBrilliance #WarrigalOpportunities

♟️ Checkmate! A Huge Thank You to KQ Chess ♟️
Supporting Strategy, Focus, and Fun at Warrigal Road

We are thrilled to express our heartfelt thanks to KQ Chess, who have generously donated 15 full chess sets to support our growing lunchtime Chess Club at Warrigal Road State School.

Thanks to their kind donation, even more students can now take part in lunchtime chess — a brilliant way to build strategic thinking, patience, and problem-solving skills in a fun and welcoming environment.

KQ Chess are long-time champions of student enrichment and run our after-school Chess Club right here at Warrigal Road. Their expert coaches create a fantastic atmosphere where students of all levels can learn the game, sharpen their skills, and even prepare for competitions.

Want to join the after-school Chess Club?
KQ Chess welcomes new members throughout the year!

Email: kqchessclub@gmail.com
Website: www.kqchess.com

Whether your child is brand new to the game or already planning their next tournament win, KQ Chess offers an incredible opportunity to grow their love of the game.

Thank you, KQ Chess, for your generous support and your commitment to helping Warrigal students thrive — one strategic move at a time! ♟️

#ThankYouKQChess #WarrigalChessClub #StrategicMinds #CommunitySupport

NAPLAN 2025 – Celebrating Success, Supporting Every Child
Warrigal Students Outperform National Averages!

We are incredibly proud to share the results of the 2025 NAPLAN testing — and what a result it has been! Our students in Years 3 and 5 have achieved outstanding outcomes, exceeding national averages across key literacy and numeracy domains.

Here’s a snapshot of our students' Reading achievement:

✔️ Fewer students needing additional support
✔️ More students achieving at the top band ("Exceeding")
✔️ Across-the-board improvement

These results are a testament to the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the support of our families. We celebrate this success together — but we also want to be clear: NAPLAN is just one piece of the puzzle. Also we want to note that the results are the same in every area assessed in NAPLAN!

At Warrigal Road State School, we believe that what matters most is individual growth. We monitor the progress of every student and tailor learning to ensure that every child improves, every year — no matter where they start.

NAPLAN provides a useful snapshot, but it does not define a student’s worth or potential. Our commitment remains steadfast: to nurture the whole child, to inspire curiosity, and to unlock brilliance in every learner.

If you have questions about your child’s progress or would like to explore their NAPLAN results further, we encourage you to reach out to your classroom teacher.

Let’s continue to Learn and Grow, together.

#NAPLAN2025 #excellingWRSS #EveryChildImproving #UnlockingBrilliance #WarrigalProud

It is critical that payments are made and consent granted via QParents by the due date, which is a week earlier than the event itself.  The school needs this time to finalise arrangements for buses, venues, etc and ensure that teachers are provided with accurate lists of participating students.  Requests for late payments cannot be accommodated, so please make sure that you have responded by the due date.

We have a number of payment arrangements available which can help make payments more manageable.  We have many families currently taking advantage of these arrangements.  If you would like further information, please contact the Business Manager.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school office.

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES

GALA DAY – Semester 2

Gala Day permission forms will be sent to parents of successful students via QParents soon. Please keep an eye out for these emails. Please pay and return forms on time or your child will miss the opportunity to attend Gala Day 1. No late payments will be accepted.

Parents are welcome to attend Gala Days!

EASTERN TAIPANS DISTRICT TRACK & FIELD TRIALS

Earlier this week, 35 of our top Track and Field athletes proudly represented Warrigal at the Eastern Taipans District Track and Field Trials. Over two action-packed days, our students gave it their all across a range of events, demonstrating outstanding effort, sportsmanship, and school spirit.

We are thrilled to announce that 13 Warrigal students have been selected to represent the Eastern Taipans District Track and Field Team. Congratulations to the following athletes on this fantastic achievement:

• Penny M – 100m (1^st), 200m (1^st), Discus (1^st), Long Jump (1^st), High Jump (1^st)
• Sofia C – Combined Event (1^st), Long Jump (2^nd), 200m (3^rd), 800m (2^nd)
• Tiara B – 1500m (1^st), 800m (1^st), 200m (2^nd)
• Ibrahim K - 200m (3^rd), 100m (4^th), Long Jump (5^th)
• Issac B – 200m (2^nd), 100m (2^nd)
• Marc L – 1500m (2^nd), 800m (2^nd)
• Nikola D – 1500m (3^rd), 800m (3^rd), Combined Event (1^st)
• Gregorius B – 1500m (1st), 800m
• Myla S – 800m (4^th)
• Ethan P. – Discus (5^th)
• Mikayla W – Discus (5^th)
• Gabriella T – Shot Put (2^nd)
• David C – High Jump (3^rd)

We wish all selected students the very best of luck as they prepare to compete at the Regional Trials in September.

A special mention also goes to Aishlinn O., who placed 3rd in Discus—a fantastic effort, even though it didn't lead to district selection this time.

Well done to all students involved. We are incredibly proud of your achievements!

MISS SARAH CURRIE – SPORTS COORDINATOR

What a Fantastic Start to Term 3!

It’s been wonderful to see so many excited and enthusiastic students eager to begin a new term in Music! There’s a real buzz in the air, and we’re looking forward to a fun and productive term ahead.

A big thank you to all the students who attended rehearsals this week—most arrived on time, and some were even super early! We really appreciate your commitment and enthusiasm.

⏰ Just a friendly reminder:
Rehearsals officially begin at 7:30am. Please note that there is no supervision available before this time, so we kindly ask that students do not arrive earlier than 7:30am.

Let’s keep up the great energy and continue working together to make this term a musical success!

Thank you to the MacGregor State High School Stage Band for their performance on Monday 14^th - first day of school. The Senior Choir enjoyed joining in with the warmups and singing We Are Family at the end of the concert.

SHEP

I received this wonderful photo from SHEP with some of our grade 6 Students who performed at the Conservatorium Theatre with Jason Barry Smith last weekend.

It is good to see that our students were having a great time at SHEP!

Recruitment for Strings and Band 2026:  

The Expression of Interest has now closed. 

Please note that there is a limited number of positions available for the instrumental program in 2026.

I thank parents who have emailed their interest.

Book Character Parade:

Week 4 Thursday 7^th August. The following groups will be performing. All students will wear their Character costume (not music performance uniform). Students will return to their classroom after they have packed up their performance.

P-2 9:00am SYMPHONIC BAND – Students will have rehearsal at the school hall 7:30am, they will go to their class at 8:45 and then return to the school hall for their performance at 9:00am. 

3-6 10:00am Senior Choir “Oye La Musica”/ Junior Choir “Cat and Mouse Samba”  – meet at the school hall at 10:00am .

MINI MUSICAL REHEARSALS – “Pirates vs Mermaids”
For Year 2 and Year 3 Singing Club Students

Rehearsals for our exciting mini musical Pirates vs Mermaids will be held in the school hall during 1st break (11:00am) on the following dates:

Week 2

• Thursday 24^th July

Week 3

• Thursday 31st July

Week 4

• Monday 4th August
• Tuesday 5th August

? Performance Day – Thursday 8th August
Our musical will be performed twice on this day at:

• 12:00pm
• 2:00pm
  Both performances will take place in the school hall. Parents and classes are invited to come and watch this year’s production.

This will coincide with our Book Character Parades, so students are encouraged to wear their pirate or mermaid costumes to school for the day!

? A Reminder for Year 3 Singing Club Students with Speaking Parts:

• Please meet Mrs. Kelly and Miss Courtice at the school hall each Thursday during 1st break for dedicated speaking role rehearsals.
• Don’t forget to bring your scripts each week. These are important learning tools to help you feel confident and prepared.
• Consistent attendance and preparation are key to a great performance—let’s work together to make it a show to remember!

The sooner you learn your lines, the sooner we’ll bring the magic of Pirates vs Mermaids to life!

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED

We are seeking volunteers to assist with the Junior Strings Immersion Day BBQ on Friday, 1st August, from 9:30am to 11:00am. – We will serve at 10:30am

There are a range of tasks where help is needed, including:

• Cooking sausages
• Preparing sausage sandwiches for distribution
• Handling money
• Assisting with clean-up afterwards

If you're available to lend a hand, please email music1@warrigalroadss.eq.edu.au with your availability. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps make the day a success for all involved!

All emails are to be directed to the following address.

music1@warrigalroadss.eq.edu.au

In all emails, your child’s name and class will need to be included in the subject heading

As at 30/07/2025

Qparents notification

STUDENT ABSENCE PHONE LINE - 33405360

EMAIL: absences@warrigalroadss.eq.edu.au

Absences from school for 11 days or more require an exemption application to be submitted with supporting documentation.