Principal's Report
Wow - 4 weeks remaining! Can you believe we are moving into June?
Thank you for taking the time to stay well informed of what is happening as we have a big month ahead of finalising learning for reporting and many fun events planned.
When visiting classrooms, engaging with students and meeting with teachers to discuss student learning and progress, it has been extremely evident that at Berserker Street State School – We are learners! Students are always eager to share their work with me which is always a highlight of my day.
With Term 2 being a reporting period, it is extremely important your child is at school everyday to finalise learning and assessment opportunities. Every day counts! We also have several P&C events (Tuckshop 50th birthday celebration &Disco), Athletics carnival, Year 6 camp and our Term 2 Better & Brighter Celebration Day to go.
Deputy Principal Position
We welcome Mr Les Berryman to the Deputy Principal role who will officially commence from Term 2 Week 8, Monday 9th June. Mr Berryman will have the opportunity to engage with our school setting on Tuesday next week to support his transition. Thank you to everybody for making Les feel welcome as he adjusts himself to The Berserker Way. I would also like to thank the support and assistance Elizabeth Rose has provided during the recruitment process in the acting Deputy Principal role as well as our extended school leadership team.
Staffing update
We welcome back Miss Camryn Griffith back to Berserker after taking maternity leave. Camryn has returned Monday-Wednesday each week supporting in our early years’ classrooms. Welcome back Miss Griffith.
Attendance
Is your child at school? Every day counts!
Our school attendance is currently sitting at 87.2% with a strong focus on reaching 90%.
Current average daily attendance percentages:
Why does school attendance matter?
Regular school attendance gives students a better chance at life. Students achieve better when they go to school all day, every school day because:
▪️They have increased access to learning opportunities.
▪️They maintain friendships.
▪️They stay connected to the curriculum progression.
▪️They develop self-efficacy as a learner.
▪️They have better long-term life outcomes.
There are school staff available to support you with improving your child’s regular attendance and to also support your family. Our school offers multiple supports to help remove barriers to your child attending school which is inclusive of providing food, school supplies, uniform items and a health practitioner to support with illness. We can also refer you to external agencies to support your family.
We are here to help and work with you. We encourage you to contact us on 49 990 333 if you require further support or information.
Remember - Attendance is compulsory! Each parent of a child who is of compulsory school age has the legal obligation to ensure their child is enrolled and attends school on every school day for the educational program in which the child is enrolled, unless the parent has a reasonable excuse (explained). Parents may be prosecuted if they do not fulfil these legal obligations.
Semester One Reporting
In Week 10 of this term, Semester 1 report cards will be distributed. We will again be emailing digital report cards directly to parent/caregivers. If you have not already, then I thank you for updating your details along with a current email address (if changed) to receive Semester 2 report cards. Contact details can be updated at our Front Office.
If you wish to still receive a paper copy of your child’s report card then I request you communicate this to the school office.
CCTV
Our school premises is now monitored by closed circuit television (CCTV) for the safety of our students, staff, educational resources and facilities. The installation has now been completed and fully operational.
Friday Afternoon Sport
Friday afternoon sport continues each Friday. Students in Year 5 & 6 have the opportunity to participate in inter-school sport with Netball and Rugby League competitions being held. Thank you for also ensuring your child attends training throughout the week to prepare for games.
Tuckshop celebration – 50 years of operation
This Monday, 2nd June, our tuckshop will celebrate it’s 50th year of operation. This is a massive milestone for a volunteer-based service. With our tuckshop closed on Monday we will be holding our celebrations on Thursday 5th June. To celebrate our tuckshop’s birthday, we will be asking students to come in free dress (gold coin donation) and the P&C will be holding a Red Food Day – Dagwood Dog Deals at first lunch. Dagwood dog deals must be pre-ordered by 9.00am Tuesday 3rd June for catering purposes and information has been sent home.
All students will then assemble on the rubber surface area situated in front of our Tuckshop at 1pm. We will then sing ‘Happy birthday’, cut the cake and students can have a piece of cake.
Our P&C are also holding a multi-raffle with 32 prizes which will be drawn on Friday 20th June with information already sent home.
Show Day – Public Holiday
Save the date – Thursday 12th June is Rockhampton Show Day. School will not be open on this day. Thank you for ensuring you have alternative care arrangements for your child.
Upcoming Key Dates:
Thursday 5th June: Tuckshop’s 50th Birthday Celebration – Red Food Day and Cake.
Thursday 12th June: Rockhampton Show Day – Public Holiday
Monday 16th June: Athletics Field Events (9–12-year-old)
Tuesday 17th June: Athletics (all students) Track events & ball games
Wednesday 18th June: State of Origin Game 2 Wear your colours
Thursday 19th June: P&C Disco 5pm-7pm – Winter wonderland
Friday 20th June: PBL Celebration Day
Monday 23rd June - Friday 27th June: Year 6 School Camp
Friday 27th June: Last Day of Term 2.
I hope you have a better & brighter day!
Ryan Gilmour
Principal
