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Athletics
Our Athletes performed very well this season at our school Carnival and at the Lowood District Carnival. The next level of competition is Lockyer District which will be held at Lowood on Friday 25th July. All the best!
Esk Show
It's Show Time in Esk and the students from Esk State School had the opportunity to see all that happens at the Show with a visit to the grounds this morning. Thanks to the Esk Show Society, the children along with many parent and staff supervisors received free entry to the grounds and spent a couple of hours looking at the many and varied exhibits. A display of students' school work can also be seen at the Show. Read More...UQ Athletics
Two bus loads of students set off for an excursion to UQ on Tuesday 20 May for specialised coaching in some athletic events. On arriving at the venue the children were split into small groups that then rotated from one event to the next. Everyone had a very enjoyable day and it is hoped that
the 'pointers' they received will help them when competing in our up and coming Athletics Carnival Read More...Athletics Training
It's Athletics Season! The children have begun training for the up and coming carnivals commencing with our school Interhouse Carnival during Week 8. (Week commencing June 2).
ANZ Donation
The P & C and school community thank the ANZ Bank (Toogoolawah Branch) for their generous donation of $2000. This money will be used to buy two large portable shade shelters.2008 Cross Country
Congratulations to all students who participated in the 2008 Esk State School Cross Country. The event was a huge success. A special congratulations goes to the house with the highest points... Ivory.
Musical Performance
The Esk State School Choir and Instrumental Band entertained the students and parents with a short concert on Tuesday afternoon. The performance reflected the work and commitment these musical students have shown this year.
Congratulations to Miss Bridges and Mr Smith who have been working with the band and choir to achieved such a high standard in a short time. We look forward to their next performance. Read More...
Whacky Hat
It was great to see so many children and staff take part in the Easter Bonnet/Whacky Hat Parade.There were some wonderful creations. Well done to all!
Simple Machines Workshop
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the staff from the Ipswich Rail Museum cancelled the Year 7's Simple Machines Workshop which was initially scheduled for the 18th March. They were very generous, however, to allow the students to use the Lego kits they would normally use during the presentation. We were able to go through the Powerpoint presentation they emailed through, then make use of the Lego kits. The Year 7 students were able to create a variety of machines using the kits provided which included: a ride-on mower; merry-go ‘round; pedestal fan; and an industrial crane. It was a fantastic way for them to see some of the simple machines we have been learning about in action!
Read More...Change of School Times
Thanks for all your many responses. Overwhelmingly the call is for an 8.45am to 2.45pm day. So I make official notification that these will be the new times of our day and that we will start the new times from Monday 31 March.
Bell Times will be as follows:
8.15 Commencement of duty
8.40 Get ready for class
8.45 Classes to start
10.45 First Break - eating
11.00 Play time
11.25 Ready for classes
11.30 Classes start
1.00 Second Break - eating
1.10 Play time
1.25 Get ready for class
1.30 Classes start
2.45 School finishes
3.15 Bus Bell - Roll call Read More...Student Leaders
Congratulations to our School Captains - Jacinda Wolff and Katrina Varnava, House Captains and School Council representatives who were presented with their badges after reciting their oaths at a special parade recently.
Deadly Australians
On Friday (15th Feb), Marc from ‘Deadly Australians’ visited the school. He brought an extensive live display and a presentation aimed at teaching students about the venomous wildlife in our backyards, bush and oceans. It was a very interesting show. The students were able to view many exciting animals including snakes, turtles, jellyfish and many more. Some brave children even volunteered to hold a snake!!Welcome New Principal - Mr Brian Crichton
I'm very proud to be the new Principal of Esk State School. It is great to be serving the community of Esk and I look forward to my time at the school.
Fishing Club Donation
We extend a big thank you to the Grand Wivenhoe Social Fishing Club for their generous donation of $500. The school is very grateful to all community organisations for their continued support.
School Grounds
It has taken quite a lot of work to return our school grounds to the tidy state in which they are normally kept The wonderful rain received during the holidays transformed the dry, dusty ovals into paddocks of grass.
Swimming Carnival
Children from our Sports Houses – Eskdale and Ivory – took to the water yesterday to compete in the school’s annual swimming carnival. Each house had extra incentive to do well with the winning team being the first name to be engraved on to a bright, new, shiny trophy which was kindly donated by the Wolff and O’Brien families.
Medallions were also donated by Shelly’s Passion 4 Fashion and these were presented to the Age Champions. The school gratefully acknowledges the support given by these families.
Our Age Champions for 2007 are: 9yrs - Ando Capsanis & Kasey Wolff; 10yrs - Jayden Lipscomb & Brianna Gough; 11yrs - James Wager & Jacinda Wolff; 12/13yrs - Dean Sutton & Ashley Suna. Eskdale took the overall points trophy.
Read More...School Disco
The Student Council staged a Disco for the Esk State School kids in the town's Lyceum Hall on Wednesday night. A great night of fun and laughter was had by all who attended. Money raised on the night will be used to purchase new fun and educational resources for use at the pool.Coolum SHS Band Visit
Our students are fortunate to have been visited by a number of School Bands this term. This week we were delighted to have the Coolum High School Band play for us. Students, teachers and parents thoroughly enjoyed the performance by these talented musicians.Pupil Free Day
The staff of Esk State School were involved in professional development and resource management on Pupil Free Day. Staff members took part in a CPR and First Aid refresher course run by a member of Qld Ambulance. The day was also set aside as an opportunity to get many of the new reading books processed. These books have now been distributed to the classrooms.