Celebrating Excellence at WRSS: A Semester of Remarkable Achievements

At WRSS, our students continue to exemplify our motto of unlocking brilliance and #excellingWRSS, showcasing their talents and dedication across various academic and extracurricular pursuits. This semester has been particularly eventful, with notable accomplishments in the Readers Cup, STEM challenges, and Choral Fanfare.

Readers Cup Triumph

Our Year 5 and 6 students demonstrated their literary prowess in the 2025 Readers Cup competition. Engaging with a diverse selection of books, they showcased exceptional comprehension and teamwork, reflecting the school's strong emphasis on reading and collaboration.

STEM Club Shines at Park Ridge High School

On June 10, thirty-one of our Year 5 and 6 STEM Club members participated in a challenging event at Park Ridge State High School. Engaging in activities that tested their problem-solving and innovative thinking, our students displayed exemplary behavior and enthusiasm, embodying the spirit of inquiry and respect. Our students were awarded the trophy as the Champion School 2025. 

Choral Fanfare Accolades

Our school choir recently participated in the 2025 Choral Fanfare, a biennial festival celebrating the vocal talents of Queensland's state schools. Their performance was met with acclaim, highlighting the dedication and musical excellence fostered within our school's arts program. We were very proud to have received two platinum, one gold and a silver award.

Our Chamber Choir will perform at the REGIONAL FINAL on Monday 23 June at Redlands and we wish them all the very best! 

These achievements underscore the diverse talents of our students and the supportive environment cultivated at WRSS. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all participants and look forward to continued success in the coming terms.

We also can't wait to share the achievments of our students at the upcoming Citizenship and Academic Awards Ceremony in week 10. 

For more updates and highlights, visit our Facebook page.

WRSS Open Day – A Day of Celebration and Discovery!

This Thursday marks a special and action-packed day at Warrigal Road State School as we throw open our gates for our 2025 Open Day! It’s an exciting opportunity for prospective families, current parents, and the wider community to see firsthand what makes WRSS a place of learning, achievement and excellence.

Explore, Enrol, and Experience WRSS

Open Day is your chance to tour our school, visit classrooms, meet our dedicated staff, and get a feel for the vibrant culture that makes WRSS such a special place. If you’re considering joining our school community, we’re thrilled to announce that out-of-catchment enrolments open from 12 June! Come and see why so many families choose WRSS as the foundation for their child’s educational journey.

A Triple Event Thursday!

It’s not just Open Day this Thursday – the school will be buzzing with energy as we also host Day 2 of the Senior Sports Day and the exciting Holt Bolt activities for Year 2! These events will showcase our students’ determination, teamwork, and school spirit, offering visitors a full and inspiring day of activities across the school.

Plan Ahead – Parking Will Be Limited

With so much happening on campus, we’re expecting a high number of visitors. Parking will be extremely limited, and we strongly recommend parking at Runcorn Plaza (on the school corner) and walking over. This will help ensure everyone can access the school safely and comfortably.

We’re so proud to open our doors and show you the heart of WRSS – our students, our staff, and our community. We can’t wait to welcome you this Thursday!

#excellingWRSS

Senior Sports Day – A Celebration of Spirit, Teamwork and Talent!

There’s something truly special about Senior Sports Day at WRSS – a day filled with colour, excitement, cheers, and most of all, incredible sportsmanship. As a school leader, I absolutely love seeing the energy and pride these days bring out in our students. Whether it’s a close race or a high-flying jump, the determination and encouragement on display make me so proud of the respectful and resilient learners we’re nurturing.

Our PE Department and Sports Captains deserve huge congratulations for their seamless organisation and leadership. They work like a well-oiled machine to ensure the day runs like clockwork – from marshalling students to timing events and keeping the spirits high. It’s not just about the competition, but the opportunity to challenge ourselves, support our peers, and grow as individuals and teams.

I have the pleasure of using my trusty photo finish app at the finish line to help us make those tough calls. While we always remind our students “it’s not sheep stations,” we also know how much effort they’ve put into training and how important it is to celebrate their achievements fairly and accurately. Every sprint, throw and jump is another example of how our sports skills are improving year after year.

Thank you to all students, staff, and families who help make Senior Sports Day such a vibrant and successful tradition at WRSS. We are proud to see our values of effort, respect, and community come to life on the field.

#excellingWRSS

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

Over the next 2 weeks, students in Year 5 & 6 will sign up for Semester 2 Gala Day Sports during HPE lessons. Trials will be held early next term. The sports on offer in Semester 2 are:

• Netball – Boys and Girls (mixed)
• Touch Football – Boys and Girls
• Cricket – Boys and Girls (mixed)
• Volleyball – Boys and Girls

If your child is planning to sign up for a sport, make sure they do so, before the holidays.

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.

• Cricket – Diya B.

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

SENIOR SPORTS DAYS

Our Senior Sports Day Dates are the following:

• Senior Sports Day 1 – Wednesday 11^th June
• Senior Sports Day 2 – Thursday 12^th June

Parents are welcome to attend!

School Open Day performances for Junior Strings and Year 3 Singing Club.

We are excited to announce that on Thursday, 12th June, our Junior Strings and Year 3 Singing Club will be performing for parents during the School Open Day. All Students are to wear their formal school uniform (not white shirt). Students will get their name marked off the role before their performance.

Below are the details for each group:

Junior Strings:

• Arrival Time: Students should bring their instruments to school on Thursday morning.
• Meeting Point: They will meet Mr. Holloway at the Music Block at 8:30 AM for tuning. Mrs Kelly will mark the role and let teachers know you are at school.
• Performance: Following the tuning session, they will proceed to the hall for their performance.

Year 3 Singing Club:

• Meeting Time: Students should go to their class and get their name marked of the role and then meet Mrs. Kelly at the school hall at 8:55 AM.
• Preparation: They will quietly sit on the choir risers, ready to perform their song.

Both groups will return to their respective classes after their performances.

We are looking forward to showcasing the hard work and talent of our students.

Congratulations Chamber Choir you made it into the Choral Fanfare Regional Final!

Symphonic Band Immersion Day at Sunnybank Hills State School

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

Robyn Kelly, Director of Music

  As at 11^th  June 2025

Did you know MacGregor State High School offers scholarships to outstanding students starting Year 7?

Round 2 applications for Year 7 2026 are now open - don’t miss out! Applications close Friday, 13 June 2025.

They proudly offer scholarships in three key domains: Academic, Cultural (Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, Visual Arts), and Sport.

These scholarships recognise and support students with exceptional talents and achievements. Acceptance of applications are based on merit and various examination or audition processes. Students do not have to be in the MacGregor SHS catchment area to apply.

For full details and how to apply, visit their website or contact their Enrolments Officer, Angie Blanch:

Web: www.macg.link/scholarships        

Ph: 3347 3555

Email: enrolments@macgregorshs.eq.edu.au