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Thank You to Our School Community
To our wonderful Warrigal Road State School community,
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all families for your patience, understanding, and support during today’s teacher strike. Navigating a day like today requires a true team effort, and we are incredibly proud of how our school community came together.
While many of our teaching staff participated in protected industrial action—a decision that was not taken lightly and came with a great deal of personal conflict—they remained committed to the wellbeing of our students. Their dedication was evident in the careful planning and preparation that took place in the lead-up to today, helping ensure a smooth and engaging experience for those who attended school.
We welcomed 212 students on site today, and with the support of a small number of teaching staff and our incredible team of teacher aides, the day was thoughtfully structured and successfully delivered. Whether in classrooms, playgrounds, or shared spaces, students were safe, cared for, and engaged throughout the day.
A sincere thank you also goes to our staff who remained at work and to those who were on strike—your professionalism, collaboration, and commitment to students remained unwavering.
To our parents and carers, thank you again for your ongoing support and trust. It is a privilege to work in partnership with such a caring and understanding community.
Andrew
Warrigal Chamber Choir makes State Finals
We are very excited about next Friday with our Chamber Choir competing in the State Finals of the 2025 Creative Generation Choral Fanfare. This is indeed a great honour and reflective of all their hard work. Next Friday will be extremely exciting and we wish them all the very best!
Long Service Leave
Next week, I’ll be taking a well-earned break in the form of Long Service Leave. But rest assured, it’s all in the name of tradition – I’ll be joining the annual pilgrimage to Fraser Island, where I’ll be chasing the elusive tailor (the fish, not someone who makes trousers… although who knows what we’ll catch out there).
In my absence, the ever-capable Mr Jeff Mitchell will be holding the fort as Acting Principal. Please go easy on him—he didn’t sign up for my fishing stories or my inbox.
But the adventure doesn’t stop there. The week after, I’ll be joining our fabulous Year 6s on their own pilgrimage—this time to the tropical wonders of Cairns. We’ll be chasing not fish, but the spoils of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest (with a side of mozzie spray and sunscreen). Mrs Karen Coombes will take the reins as Officer in Charge while we’re away, and I’m sure she’ll do a fin-tastic job.
Thank you for your continued support—and I’ll see you in a couple of weeks, hopefully with a few tall tales, a sunburnt nose, and maybe even a fish photo or two.
Wish me luck!
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.
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
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15 August |
Gala Day 1 |
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29 August |
Gala Day 2 |
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2 & 3 September |
Regional Track and Field Trials (Selected students only) |
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13 & 14 September |
Runcorn Blues Cup – Touch Football Competition (Selected students) |
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16 September |
Junior Sports Day (Prep & Year 1) – 9:30am until 1:15pm |
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17 September |
Intermediate Sports Day (Year 2 & 3) – 9:30am until 1:30pm |
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18 September |
Colour Fun Run |
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24 October |
Gala Day 3 |
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7 November |
Back-up Gala Day (if required) |
GALA DAY 1 – 15th August
Gala Day permission forms have been sent to parents of successful students via QParents. Please pay and give Permission Online by Friday 8th August or your child will miss the opportunity to attend Gala Day 1. No late payments will be accepted.
On the day, all Yr5/6 Gala Day students are to be at school by 8:30am. Students need to meet their coaches on the Rock Wall at the Senior Oval for roll marking before boarding buses. Be on time, so you don’t miss the bus!
Parents are welcome to attend Gala Days! Please see below venues and all equipment required for your sport. When students return to school, our Warrigal Tuckshop will be open to purchase ice blocks etc.
- Boys & Girls Touch Football – Runcorn State High School, Hill Rd, Runcorn
Touch Requirements - Hats/Sunscreen, x2 Water Bottles, Lunch, Boots (optional)/Joggers. Touch Boots are to be worn at the fields only, No slides. Limited canteen access.
- Girls Netball – Macgregor Netball Association, Granadilla St, Macgregor
Netball Requirements - Hats/Sunscreen, x2 Water Bottles, Lunch. Canteen available.
- Boys & Girls Volleyball – Calamvale Community College
Volleyball Requirements - Hats/Sunscreen, x2 Water Bottles, Lunch. Limited canteen access.
- Boys & Girls Cricket – Griffith University, Nathan Campus
Cricket Requirements - Hats/Sunscreen, x2 Water Bottles, Lunch. NO CANTEEN
MISS SARAH CURRIE – SPORTS COORDINATOR
Thank you to the groups who performed for the Taiwanese guest teachers, the Open Day and the Junior Strings Immersion Day. Thank you to all of the students who remembered to wear their performance uniform and then change after.
Thank you to the parents who helped at the Junior Strings Immersion Day BBQ. The grade three students had a wonderful day of learning together from Warrigal, Macgregor and Robertson State Schools. An enjoyable day filled with hard work. Thanks to Robyn Gray, You-Jin Hong and Mr. Holloway for your teaching mastery.
Senior Choir:
We’ve been focusing on memorising Oye La Musica in preparation for our Book Week performance. Please make sure to prioritise this piece in your practice schedule this week so we’re ready to perform confidently.
Junior Choir:
Our Junior Choir has been working incredibly hard to memorise their pieces — and at this rate, they might just outshine the seniors! Keep up the great effort — it’s not going unnoticed.
Book Character Parade: Week 4 Thursday 7th 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 after 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
Performance Day – Thursday 7th 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!
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2025 DATE CLAIMERS |
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TERM 3 |
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PARTICIPANTS |
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Week 4:
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School Hall |
Book Character Parades 9.00-10.00am Prep – Yr 2 |
Symphonic Band Senior Choir and Junior Choir |
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Week 4: Thursday 7th August |
School Hall |
Pirates Vs Mermaids 12:00-1:00 2:00-3:00 |
Year 2 and Year 3 Singing Club – Wear your Pirate and Mermaid costume to school. |
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Week 5: Tuesday 12th August |
12:30pm performance |
MacGregor State High Wind Symphony tour to Warrigal School Hall. |
Grade 3 & 4 Students + optional other classes. |
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Week 5: Friday 15th August |
All Day |
Conservatorium Theatre South Bank |
Chamber Choir |
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Week 7 Wednesday 27th August & Thursday 28th August |
7:30-3:00 TBC |
½ Day Strings Workshops
½ Day Band Workshops |
Corelli and Chamber Orchestras
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band |
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Weeks 4 – 9 |
2026 Instrumental Program - student instrument placement. |
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End of |
2026 Instrumental Program - Letters of Offer will be emailed to successful students |
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TERM 3: 2025 INSTRUMENTAL & CHOIR REHEARSALS |
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REHEARSAL TIMES |
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Senior Choir |
Robyn Kelly & Anna Lu |
Normal Rehearsal Week 5 Monday 11th August 7:30am arrival at the Music Block. |
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Chamber Choir |
Robyn Kelly & Anna Lu |
Normal Rehearsal Week 5 Tuesday 12th August 7:30am arrival at the Music Block. |
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Boys Chorus |
Libby Courtice |
Normal Rehearsal Week 5 Tuesday 12th August 8:00am arrival at Modular D. |
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Year 3 |
Robyn Kelly |
Normal Rehearsal Week 5 Tuesday 12th August at the music block, bring lunch. |
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Year 2 |
Libby Courtice |
Normal Rehearsal Week 5 Tuesday 12th August at modular D, bring lunch. |
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Wind Ensemble |
Catherine Venn |
No Rehearsal Due to Ekka holiday |
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Chamber Orchestra |
Daniel Holloway |
Rehearsal TBC week 5. |
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Junior Choir |
Robyn Kelly |
Rehearsal Week 5 Tuesday 12th August at 2nd break at the Music Block. Bring your lunch, no Tuckshop please. No rehearsal on Wednesday. |
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Corelli Orchestra |
Daniel Holloway |
Rehearsal TBC week 5. |
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Symphonic Band |
Catherine Venn |
Normal Rehearsal Week 4 Thursday 7th August 7:30am arrival at the school hall. Week 5 Thursday 14th August 7:30am arrival at the music block. |
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Concert Winds |
Catherine Venn |
Normal Rehearsal Week 4 Friday 8th August 7:30am arrival at Modular D Week 5 Friday 15th August 7:30am arrival at Modular D but no lessons during the day. |
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Thomastik Orchestra |
Daniel Holloway |
Normal Rehearsal Week 4 Friday 8th August 7:30am arrival at the Music Block. Week 5 Friday 15th August 7:30am arrival at the Music Block. |
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Junior Strings |
Daniel Holloway |
Normal Rehearsal Week 4 Friday 8th August 1st Break at the Music Block. Students will eat back at the classroom at 11:45am. Please have a substantial fruit snack and have lunch ready to eat at the classroom. No rehearsal or lessons week 5 |
NRL League Stars
The NRL are bringing their League Stars Program to Warrigal Road State School in term 3! Starting at 3:15pm on Tuesday afternoons, the 6 session program will provide girls and boys with an opportunity to try Rugby League in a fun, safe, non-contact environment. Over the course of the program, kids will get to practise their catching, passing, kicking, running, evading and teamwork all while having fun. Participants of the program will also have their own League Stars pack posted to their home which contains a shirt, footy and bag. To register into the program, visit www.leaguestars.com and search Warrigal Road, and for any questions, contact Tom – tanderson@nrl.com.au
Runcorn State High School will present Arts Fusion, celebrating The Arts in all of their forms on the afternoon and evening of Thursday 28 August.
The event will showcase the school’s Visual Art, Film, Television and New Media, Dance, Drama and Music in a fun and festive atmosphere. Exhibitions, interactive displays and busking performances will be held in and around Performing Arts and Music facilities from 5pm.
Coffee and snacks will be on sale and audiences can unwind in the relaxed eating area where they can enjoy the talent of our student body.
From 6.00pm, the main event of performances will commence inside the Hall. Tickets will be inspected upon entry and lucky door prizes will be drawn throughout the evening, so hold on to your tickets!
Tickets are available for purchase on the night, or prior from Runcorn State High School’s finance window at the administration block:
($5 per Teen/Adult | Free for Children under 12)
