Regents Park State School
| Regents Park State School | |
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| File:Regents Park State School logo.png | |
| Address | |
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Emerald Drive, Regents Park (4118) , | |
| Coordinates | 27°40′55.33″S 153°2′5.37″E / 27.6820361°S 153.0348250°E |
| Information | |
| Type | State, co-educational, primary day school |
| Motto | Together We Achieve |
| Established | 1 January 1994[1] |
| Principal | Marilyn Moballe[2] |
| Faculty | 49[3] |
| Grades | P-7 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 5 to 12 |
| Enrolment | ~630[2] (2013) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13:1 |
| Hours in school day | 6 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Houses | Banksia, Hibiscus, Jarrah, Wattle[4] |
| Colour(s) | Maroon & Blue |
| Mascot | Platypus |
| Nickname | RPSS |
| Publication | Platychat |
| Affiliation | Queensland State Schools |
| Website | www.regeparkss.eq.edu.au |
Regents Park State School is a co-educational state primary school located in the suburb of Regents Park in Logan City, Queensland, Australia.[5][6] It was established on 1 January 1994 and had over 630 pupils as of 2013.[1][2]
Facilities
The school has classroom buildings arranged in blocks for students of senior and junior grades, a multi-purpose covered area with bathroom facilities, a tuck shop and uniform shop, a library and two fully equipped computer labs.[7] A large Activity Hall was opened in 2008 which is used for school assemblies, meetings, recreational activities, and is also open for community events. The administration building is located at the front, and houses principal and staff offices. The school has several oval grounds for sport activities, in addition to cricket nets, tennis and basketball facilities.[8]
Behind the school grounds, there is also an environmental park, known as the Vince Bull Environmental Park. The park is located along the banks of Scrubby Creek and has a wide variety of trees and plantations.[8]
Curriculum and students
The school provides education from preschool level to seventh grade. The system of education complies with the Australian Curriculum, and is based on English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography. There is also an emphasis on other disciplines such as computer studies, literacy and numeracy, drama and sport.[8] Assessments under the NAPLAN program are conducted each year for pupils studying in grades 3, 5 and 7.[2][8] The student population is diverse and multicultural. In the final year of grade seven, students are offered leadership opportunities, by participating as school captains and vice-captains, sport house captains and vice-captains, or student leaders, while students in junior classes can contribute to the student council.[2] Support is available for students who have special needs.[8]
Uniform
The uniform is based on the school colours of maroon and blue, with black shoes. Boys wear a checked blue shirt with maroon shorts while girls have a maroon checked dress or maroon culottes or shorts. Maroon jackets, sweatshirts and tracksuits are part of the winter uniform while the sport uniform is a blue and maroon polo shirt accompanied with maroon hats and shorts. Jewellery is not permitted except for a wrist watch, medical or religious symbols (upon approval) or small studs on each ear.[8]
Extracurricular activities
A range of intra/inter-sport and extracurricular activities are offered at Regents Park. The school has a house system where four houses (Banksia, Hibiscus, Jarrah and Wattle) compete for championship on sports day events.[4] A fete is held at the school annually for children and families, featuring games and activities.[9]
Parents and members of the community can update themselves and give their input on school policies, activities and decision-making, as well as interact with staff. This is done through a Parents and Citizens Association meeting held on the second Tuesday of each month.[8] A school newsletter called Platychat is published fortnightly.[8]
Gallery
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Entrance to the school -
The school's Activity Hall
See also
References
- ^ a b "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "Our school". Regents Park State School. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
- ^ "Regents Park State School, Regents Park". School. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
- ^ "Queensland State and Non-State Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
- ^ "Regents Park State School - Primary Equidistant Catchment Area (February 2010)" (PDF). Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
- ^ "Facilities". Regents Park State School. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Parents Information Book" (PDF). Retrieved 20 October 2014.
- ^ "Regents Park State School Fete". Popcorn Man. 10 November 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2014.