Regents
Park State School is situated in the western corridor of Logan City on Emerald
Drive, Regents Park. The student population comes from a diverse range of
socio- economic and cultural backgrounds. It is a co-educational school
with about 700 students in year levels Prep to Year 6. A number of
students present with a non-English speaking background which necessitates
working with our English as a Second Language Teacher on intensive language
programs. Our school also caters for students with disabilities.
We have a whole school focus on continuous
improvement through students being 'in class, on task and learning' as we
implement sequential focused teaching and learning lessons. Curriculum programs
for Years Prep to 6 are developed around the Australian Curriculum of English,
Mathematics, Science, History, Geography and Health. Cooperative Teacher Teams
plan English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities unit plans with specific work
undertaken in all learning areas, each teaching year level identifying a
teacher to lead each of the teaching/learning areas. We have a Two Deputy Principals, Two Heads of Department (Curriculum) and an Inclusive Support Team that ensure teacher knowledge and application of the Learning Areas of English, Mathematics,
Science, Humanities and Information Communication Technologies.
Sport and Health is considered an integral
and important of all children's development, with a specialist PE teacher
teaching all year levels. Each year students participate in Athletics Carnivals
and Cross Country. Years 1 and 2 received swimming lessons, Years 3-6
competing at the Annual Swimming Carnival. Years 5 and 6 participate in 2 seasons
of inter-school sport. Throughout the year a number of other opportunities
arise for students to participate in physical/sporting activities including
staff/student competitions, the P&C run Walkathon and other lunch time
activities.
All members of the school community are
encouraged to see themselves as active leaders across many aspects of school
organisation. In accordance with the school’s values and beliefs, a wide
range of opportunities is provided for students and staff to develop in many
different areas and in a very supportive environment. We elect School Captains and Vice Captains to lead our Student Leadership body. Sports House and Vice Captains, Music Captains and ICT Captains all form a vital part of our Student Leadership Team. Students from Prep
to Year 3 are chosen as Class Captain each term. They perform leadership
roles in their classrooms at an appropriate level and meet in a Junior Student
Council once per term. Their ideas are then passed on the formal Student
Council. Students in Years 4 and 5 are voted as Student Councillors for
the each term and they represent their classes in the Student Council. Student
Leaders in Year 6 are automatically members of the Student Council for the full
year. Our school enjoys strong community support through the Parents and
Citizens Association volunteers, classroom volunteers, and the operation of a
healthy teaching and learning environment.
School Expectations: We are STARs:
- Safety@Regents we demonstrate safety when we conduct ourselves with care and responsibility.
- Teamwork@Regents we demonstrate teamwork when we work and play co-operatively.
- Achievement@Regents we demonstrate achievement when we are prepared and willing to participate.
- Respect@Regents we demonstrate respect when we speak and behave in a considerate and well-mannered way.
This set of expectations is aimed at making Regents Park State School a
safe and happy school, in which learning and teaching can occur most
effectively by promoting and encouraging appropriate choices in all leaning and
play situations. The Year 6 Leadership Program offers students
opportunities to participate as School Captains and Vice-Captains
and Sports House Captains while Years 4 to 6 students participate in
the Student Council. Prep to Year 3 students are nominated for Class Captain
each term.
At Regents Park State School, involvement in your
child’s schooling may take many forms. You are invited to participate in the
Parents and Citizens Association which meets regularly and supports the school,
its activities and programs. You may also have time to become a volunteer
around the school – in classrooms, in the canteen, the uniform shop, the
Resource Centre, sports involvement and many other areas. At Regents Park State
School education is considered a partnership between parents, caregivers,
students and teachers.
School Motto
Together We Achieve
Working together as one community, parents/carers, teachers and students, ensures that every child succeeds. When they are
achieving we will see engagement, confidence, self-motivation and together celebrate their success.
Purpose
Your Child, Our Student, Their Future.
Mission
At Regents Park State School we work
together with your child, as our student, to prepare them for their future. We
are working together to maximise achievement for every learner to become an
engaged, global citizen.
Values and Expectations
- Safety
- Teamwork
- Achievement
- Respect
Beliefs
School Community
-
is a community with purpose
- promotes achievement
- encourages learners
- develops creative thinkers
- takes pride in our environment
Each of us
- is responsible and accountable
- co-operates and grows together
- actively participates
- explores new ways
- takes individual and collective action
We look forward to working together with you and your
child as partners in the Regents Park State School community.
Mrs Veronica Kostaschuk - Principal
Ronnie@Regents