Regents Park State School

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Regents Park State School
Address
Regents Park State School
Emerald Drive, Regents Park

Logan
,
Queensland

Australia
Coordinates 27°40′55.33″S153°2′5.37″E / 27.6820361°S 153.0348250°E / -27.6820361; 153.0348250
Information
Type State, co-educational, primary day school
MottoTogether We Achieve
Established1 January 1994 [1]
PrincipalRonnie (Veronica) Kostaschuk [2]
Faculty49 [3]
GradesP–6
GenderMixed
Age5to 12
Enrolment~775 [4]  (2013)
Student to teacher ratio13:1
Hours in school day6
Campus Suburban
HousesBanksia, Hibiscus, Jarrah, Wattle [5]
Colour(s)    Maroon, jade and blue
Mascot Platypus
Nickname RPSS
PublicationPlatychat
Affiliation Queensland State Schools
Website 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. [6] [7] It was established on 1 January 1994 and has over 775 pupils as of 2018. [1] [4]

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Facilities

The school has classroom buildings arranged in blocks for students of junior and senior grades; a multi-purpose covered area with bathroom facilities; a tuck shop and uniform shop, a library and two fully equipped computer labs. [8] 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. [9]

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. [9]

Curriculum and students

The school provides education from preschool level to sixth 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. [9] Assessments under the NAPLAN Programs are conducted each year for pupils studying in grades three and five. [4] [9] The student population is diverse and multicultural. In the final year of grade six, students are offered leadership opportunities by participating as school captains and vice-captains, sports house captains and vice-captains, or student leaders, while students in junior classes can contribute to the student council. [4] Support is available for students who have special needs. [9]

Uniform

The uniform is based on the school colours of maroon, jade and blue with black shoes. Boys wear a checked maroon, jade and blue shirt with maroon shorts, while girls have a maroon, jade and blue checked dress or maroon culottes or shorts. Maroon jackets, jumpers and tracksuits are part of the winter uniform while the sport uniform is a maroon, jade and blue 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. [9]

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. [5] A fete is also held at the school annually for children and families, featuring games and activities. [10]

Parents and members of the community can apprise themselves of updates and provide 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 week of each month. [9] A school newsletter called Platychat is published fortnightly. [9]

Notable alumni

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government . Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  2. ↑ https://regeparkss.eq.edu.au/our-school/our-staff
  3. ↑ "Regents Park State School, Regents Park". School. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Our school". Regents Park State School. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  5. 1 2 "Platychat" (PDF). 6 August 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 March 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  6. ↑ "Queensland State and Non-State Schools". Queensland Government . Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  7. ↑ "Regents Park State School - Primary Equidistant Catchment Area (February 2010)" (PDF). Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  8. ↑ "Facilities". Regents Park State School. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Parents Information Book" (PDF). Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  10. ↑ "Regents Park State School Fete". Popcorn Man. 10 November 2012. Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  11. ↑ "How an Origin great helped our bronzed Olympian Ash". Courier Mail. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
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