What Norris Road State School has to offer:
Students
Our aim is to have students, by the time they move on to secondary school, who have:
Facilities
A large multi purpose hall
6.5 hectares of landscaped grounds and sporting fields
Modern networked Library with Air Conditioning
1 Media Room and 1 Computer Lab
Sets of Laptops available for use in the classroom
A set of IPads in all classrooms
Air Conditioning to all learning spaces
Curriculum
The Australian Curriculum caters for individual needs
Emphasis on focused teaching of English and Maths
A learning support (STLaN) and Special Inclusive Program (SEP) Inclusive of all learners
A caring, positive behaviour management program
Incorporated Computer Technology
Excellent sporting programs based upon maximum participation
Renowned music program including instrumental bands, and choirs
Focused Japanese program in years 5 and 6
Enrichment programs catering to Critical and Creative thinking, Visual and Performing Arts
Staff
Friendly, caring staff, focused on assisting students to realise their full potential
Skilled teachers who plan and work co-operatively
Community
Very supportive parent groups including parents and citizens association
Strong emphasis on the home/school partnership
Open days, informative evenings and special events
Parents & Citizens Association
The Norris Road State School
Parents and Citizens Association is a voluntary, non-profit organisation
affiliated directly with the school.
The P&C works with the
Principal, providing income to the school through fundraising activities held
throughout the year. The money raised enable them to assist the school in numerous projects.
Parental interest has a
profound influence on children’s learning success. Joining the P&C is one
of the best ways to show your children how much you value their education and
how committed you are to helping our students and school community.
Parents must apply to become
official members of the association to be able to vote at meetings. Application forms can be collected and lodged at the AGM or any
monthly meeting.
Some of the activities that the NRSS P&C Association oversee are:
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Provide Café / tuckshop facility
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Provide uniform shop
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Organise and supervise fundraising activities
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Assist with uniform policy
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Resource schemes
P&C general meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month
in the Staff room, starting at 7:00pm. Parents/caregivers and other interested
community members are warmly welcomed to these meetings and/or to become active
members of the P&C association.
The P&C can be contacted through
the school office or by email at pandc@norrisroadss.eq.edu.au. Any feedback on
events, past or coming, or fundraising suggestion are appreciated. The
current constitution for the association is available for download here.
2019 P&C Executive:
President: Rohan Keylock
Vice-President: Nicole Sorgenfrei
Treasurer: Rhiannon Lowrey
Secretary: Nicole Harden
Strategic intent
For the period 2018-19, the activities of the Norris Road State School
P&C will focus on:
Thinking – supporting the school by contributing to additional
learning programs, learning resources, and contemporary technologies.
Opportunities
– assisting the school to create wider opportunities
for students; and a safe and comfortable environment that allows and encourages
them to develop in many ways - academically, physically, creatively, socially,
and emotionally.
Partnerships
– building and maintaining a strong relationship
between the school and the community, including partnerships with individuals
and organisations with complementary aims and principles.
Sustainability
– enhancing the environmental, financial, and
operational sustainability of the school, including the P&C operations.
The strategic intent of the P&C is clearly aimed at supporting the
direction of the school and enhancing the learning opportunities for all
students.