Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize: Warrigal Road’s Educational Values at Work

At Warrigal Road State School, we know exactly what we stand for. Our Educational Values are not just feel-good words on a poster; they are the driving force behind every lesson, every activity, and every decision we make. They are hierarchical, deliberate, and deeply embedded in our school culture. They guide us in our core business—academic excellence—while ensuring that every child is developing the skills they need to navigate life beyond the classroom.

The Foundation of Learning

At the very base of our values sits Wellbeing (1)—because let’s face it, if students aren’t feeling safe, supported, and ready to learn, then nothing else matters. But wellbeing at Warrigal isn’t just about warm and fuzzy moments; it’s about ensuring every child can engage, focus, and strive for success.

From there, we move into Foundation Skills (2)—the essential literacy and numeracy skills that underpin all learning. These aren’t just school skills; they are life skills. Without them, doors close. With them, the world opens. We make no apologies for prioritising them.

Beyond the Basics: Learning That Lasts

Once the foundations are solid, we build. Partnerships in Learning (3) are key. Education isn’t a solo journey—it’s a collaboration. Teachers, parents, students, and the wider community all play a role in shaping our learners. We work together because we know that meaningful learning happens when students see the bigger picture and connect their schoolwork to the world around them.

Then there’s Student Agency (4)—giving students the opportunity to take ownership of their learning. It’s not about handing over the reins entirely, but about fostering independence and responsibility. Whether it’s tackling a challenge in a structured lesson or problem-solving their way through an obstacle at Holt Bolt, we want our students to think, engage, and push themselves.

The Peak: Future-Ready Learners

Finally, at the top of our hierarchy is the Inquiry Curriculum (5)—the pinnacle of deep thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Our goal isn’t just to teach facts; it’s to teach students how to question, explore, and innovate. This is where we challenge them to think beyond worksheets and into the world, preparing them for jobs that don’t even exist yet.

What This Means for You

Parents, we ask you to reflect: how do these values play out at home? How do you reinforce resilience, responsibility, and curiosity? Education doesn’t stop when the school bell rings. The best learning happens when children see that what they do at school has real-world relevance. Whether it’s reading with them, encouraging problem-solving at home, or modeling lifelong learning, you play a critical role.

At Warrigal Road, we don’t just teach; we prepare. And we do it with purpose. Our values aren’t just words; they are actions. Let’s keep them front and centre, together.

ENROL FOR PREP 2026

​Warrigal Road State School is pleased to announce that enrolments for Prep 2026 will open at 9:30am in the second week of Term 2, on 29 April 2025. Families residing within our catchment area and sibblings of students currently enrolled at Warrigal Road are invited to submit their applications in person at the school's main office between 9:30am and 2:00pm on school days. ​warrigalroadss.eq.edu.au+3warrigalroadss.eq.edu.au+3warrigalroadss.eq.edu.au+3

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for Prep in 2026, children must be aged five by 30 June 2026, meaning their birthdate should fall between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2021. ​warrigalroadss.eq.edu.au

Required Documentation:

When submitting your application, please ensure you bring the following original documents:​warrigalroadss.eq.edu.au+1warrigalroadss.eq.edu.au+1

• Proof of Residency: A current lease agreement with RTA bond receipt, current rates notice, or unconditional contract of sale, plus a utility bill (e.g., electricity, gas) showing the same address and parent's/legal guardian's name. ​warrigalroadss.eq.edu.au

• Child's Birth Certificate or Passport: Original birth certificate (not commemorative) or passport, along with any applicable visa documentation. ​warrigalroadss.eq.edu.au

Enrolment Process:

Applications and original supporting documentation must be presented in person at the school's main office between 9:30am and 2:00pm on school days. ​

Transition Programs:

To support a smooth transition into school life, Warrigal Road State School offers several programs:​

• Play Group: In partnership with YMCA, regular playgroup sessions are held throughout the year for children under school age. These sessions are generally held in the YMCA space one morning a week during school time, with some Saturday morning sessions also available. ​

• Little Warrigals: A transition program for students who will attend Prep the following year, offering four 45-minute sessions over four consecutive weeks during school time. This program provides children with an opportunity to become familiar with school routines and expectations before starting school. ​

• Prep Orientation Sessions: All children must attend a Prep Orientation session before starting Prep. These sessions are run at the beginning of Term 4 (October/November) and provide valuable information for both parents and children. ​

Participating in these programs helps children become familiar with the school environment, meet teachers, and connect with future classmates, ensuring a positive start to their educational journey.​

For more detailed information on the enrolment process, required documentation, and transition programs, please visit our official website. ​

We look forward to welcoming your family to Warrigal Road State School and supporting your child's educational journey.​

Thank You for Partnering with Us!

A huge thank you to all the parents and caregivers who attended our Parent-Teacher Interviews on either Thursday evening or Tuesday evening. Your commitment to your child’s education and willingness to engage in these important conversations make a real difference.

At Warrigal Road State School, we believe that the success of our students relies on the strong partnership between home and school. When families and teachers work together, we can better support each child’s learning journey, celebrate their progress, and identify ways to help them thrive.

Semester report cards are released at the end of next term. Our next face-to-face opportunity will be in Term 3, and we look forward to seeing even more families join us. Until then, thank you for your continued support – your involvement is invaluable!

Join a Warrigal Road State School Tour!

Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and we invite you to experience Warrigal Road State School firsthand by joining one of our upcoming School Tours.

These tours provide a fantastic opportunity to see our classrooms in action, meet our leadership team, and explore the exceptional programs and facilities that make Warrigal Road State School a great place to learn and grow.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

• Thursday 12 June – 9:00am

• Thursday 31 July – 9:00am

• Thursday 28 August – 9:00am

• Thursday 16 October – 9:00am

Tour Start Location: Our tours begin at the School Hall and run for approximately 45 minutes.

This is your chance to do your school shopping—to ask questions, compare options, and see what makes Warrigal Road stand out. We especially encourage families outside our catchment to visit, as every school is different, and finding the right fit is crucial.

We are confident that you won’t regret enrolling your child at Warrigal Road. However, once you’ve made your decision, we respectfully ask that you shift from exploring options to preparing your child for their transition. Investing in this process early helps ensure a smooth and positive start to their school journey.

We look forward to welcoming you!

TERM ACTIVITIES

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.

Please check the lost property box in the tuckshop area for any of your students lost items. The box will be emptied and any unclaimed items will be donated to charity or disposed of after Friday.  A REMINDER- please label all your students items so they can be returned to your student if found.

On Thursday 24^th April at 9:15am our school will have a service to honour the ANZACs.

Your child / children are encouraged to bring some flowers to form part of the whole school floral tribute spelling the words LEST WE FORGET. Flowers for this will need to be taken to class BEFORE SCHOOL.

Children may also choose to bring a bouquet or wreath to lay during the service.

Parents are welcome to attend, however please be aware that as this is a full school and full staff assembly, there will be limited seating available.

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.  

With the holidays fast approaching, we are asking you to look out for after-hours crime in our school. 

If you see anything suspicious, please remember to call the School Watch number – 13 17 88

The School Watch program is a partnership between the Department of Education and Training, the Queensland Police Service and the State Government Protective Security Service. It aims to reduce vandalism, theft and arson in Queensland schools. 

If you would like to know more about the School Watch program, please call our Emergency and Security Management Unit on (07) 3034 6013

Upcoming Eastern Taipans District School Sport Trials (10-12 years ONLY)

If you wish to nominate your child (born 2013-2015) in a particular sport, please email Miss Currie (scurr72@eq.edu.au) at least 3 weeks prior to the trial date (wherever possible). Each school is only allowed to send 2 students to trial. Only students displaying quality skill levels will be sent to trial. Most team selections pick one team which covers a 10-12yr age group bracket. There are not individual teams for each age group.

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES

EASTERN TAIPANS DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES

Some of our 10-12 years students have been busy trialling for various district teams. I would like to congratulate the following students for being selected in the Eastern Taipans District Team. 

• Basketball – Jayden N.
• Basketball – Sario T.
• Rugby League – Penny M.
• Rugby League – Shriyan K.
• Golf – Carter-Rose W.

 we wish these students all the very best at the upcoming Regional Trials.

GALA DAY

Parents are welcome to attend Gala Days!

• Gala Day 1 –Friday 2 May (Week 2, Term 2)
• Gala Day 2 –Friday 16 May (Week 4, Term 2)
• Gala Day 3 –Friday 23 May (Week 5, Term 2)

Playing Locations for Gala Day 1:

• Boys Soccer   - A Teams – Eight Mile Plains State School

  - B Teams – Sunnybank State School

• Girls Soccer – Runcorn State High School.

Soccer requirements - Hats/Sunscreen, Water Bottles, Lunch, Shin pads, long socks, boots (optional)/joggers.

• Girls Basketball – Runcorn State High School
• Boys Basketball – Runcorn State High School

Basketball requirements - Hats/Sunscreen, Water Bottles, Lunch 

• Tee Ball – Indians Baseball Club, Wakerley Park, Runcorn

Tee Ball requirements - Hats/Sunscreen, Water Bottles, Lunch, Softball Gloves

• Rugby League – Souths Sports Club, Acacia Ridge, 174 Mortimer Rd, Acacia Ridge.

Rugby requirements - Hats/Sunscreen, Water Bottles, Lunch, Mouthguards (MUST HAVE OR CAN'T PLAY), boots (optional)/joggers.

CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVALS 2025

A couple of weeks ago, Warrigal Rd held its Cross Country Carnivals. We had a very exciting morning with the Senior Cross Country (students from year 4-6), partaking in their respective year level races. When they were not running, they were cheering on their houses. The day started with students running competitive races of around 1.6km, to see who could qualify for the district cross country trials in Term 2. The top 6 in each of the races for students turning 10, 11 or 12, qualify for the school team. After the competitive races, all other students ran in the “Fun Run”. It was great to see everyone having a go and trying their best to finish the race. On top of that, it was amazing to witness the terrific team spirit and sportsmanship on display.

In the middle session, the Preps and Year 1’s took to the track to run 1 lap of our 450m school short course. It was great to see the upcoming little Warrigal talent on display, and the effort of all the students to run the course right to the very finish. In the afternoon session, the Year 2 and 3 students came out to run their New Intermediate Cross Country Course. It was again encouraging to see how many students were able to run this distance of just under 1km. There were some future rep stars in the making, that’s for sure! The day finished with some fantastic war cries from all four houses, singing their house songs loud and proud!

The HPE department would like to express their gratitude to all the parents that came to support the children and teachers that contributed to the day’s success. Thank you to the Ground Staff for their assistance with setting up and packing away. Finally, a big thank you to our 2025 House Captains and our extra helpers! They had showcased great leadership and enthusiasm throughout the carnival, and despite having run their races in the morning session, still found the energy to support and guide the little Warrigals around the track in the later sessions. This group of students led from the front, provided support to their younger peers, showed initiative, teamwork and great dedication to their role. We look forward to working with them throughout the year with our upcoming sports days.

Senior Cross Country Results

1st – Yindi

2nd – Goonawarra

3rd – Rawlinna and Beerwon

Year 2 and 3 Cross Country Results

1st – Goonawarra

2nd – Rawlinna

3rd – Yindi

4th – Beerwon

We have nearly made it through Term One. Congratulations everyone. Enjoy the break and rest up ready for another action-packed Term 2.

All rehearsals are on as normal during week 10. Refer to the rehearsal schedule below.

Rehearsals are on this week
There have been a few students who need to attend morning rehearsals more frequently, as it is Education Queensland policy for students in the Instrumental program to attend one lesson and one rehearsal each week. If a student is missing rehearsal, it is important to email music1@warrigalroadss.eq.edu.au so we know where students are. Thank you to the students who consistently put in the effort to attend early rehearsals. Your dedication is greatly appreciated! 

Easter Bonnet Parade Performance
The Junior Choir will be performing at the Easter Bonnet Parade on Friday. Students should wear their formal school uniform and meet at the hall at 9:00 am after having their name marked off the roll. The Junior Choir will perform their piece “Calico Cat”. The students have been working hard to memorise both the lyrics and the music, and we’re excited to see their performance.

White Performance Shirts
A big thank you to the parent volunteers Julie W, CJ N, Gina L, Yunjin R, Mary W, Charlene T, June G, Winnie L, Wei Sin L, Tracey F, Noor A, Yvonne H, Marie C and Jocelyn K who helped with the distribution of the Music Performance Shirts—this is a huge undertaking, and we are so grateful for your support!

Please ensure that your white performance shirt is kept in the best condition possible. As we move into a busy period, all performance groups will need their white shirt, along with the correct pants or culottes, to perform at the scheduled events in Term 2.

The first performance in Term 2 will be for the Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Choir at the school ANZAC service on Thursday, April 24th (Week 1) at the school hall. Please make sure you are ready with your performance uniform. The Concert Winds will wear their performance shirt for their beginner workshop on Thursday, May 1st, at MacGregor State School. The consent form on QParents will be available soon.

Holiday Practice Reminder
All Choir, Band, and Strings students need to find time over the holidays to practice their instruments and pieces of music. We have entered the Choral Fanfare competition, and we want to be able to perform at our best, so try to schedule a few minutes of practice each day. The Chamber Choir has received information regarding the “New Zealand National Anthem”, which will be in addition to the preparation for “I Will Sing You The Stars” in anticipation of the ANZAC Parade on Thursday, April 24th. All choir students should be working on their repertoire with the recordings sent via their school email over the holidays.

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 2^nd April 2025