Newsletter 31 January 2025
Principal's Report
Welcome to the 2025 school year at Allora P-10 State School!
We have hit the ground running with everyone transitioning to new routines and classrooms. Our classrooms have been very busy with learning starting from day 1. It has been a pleasure to watch our new students and families transition to our school and to welcome back existing families.
Many sporting events fill our calendar early in the year with Central Downs, Southern Downs and Border District trials. School staff have also planned many excursions to support our students’ learning in the classrooms. We encourage all families to register for QParents. This online system makes granting permissions for any events extremely convenient as well as providing many other features such as attendance and absence management, prior report cards, paying invoices and viewing positive behaviour records. If you are interested in signing up, please contact administration for our school’s unique registration code.
This year our whole school is focusing on ensuring all students are supported to reach their potential through the Department’s vision of Equity and Excellence. The goal for all of our students is to be successful in all they do.
We have a strong focus and commitment to the four priorities of:
- Consistent curriculum delivery
- Promoting a culture of learning
- Building an expert teaching team
- Connection and collaboration with our community
2025 STAFFING:
Principal Mrs Megan Rauchle
Head of Department Curriculum (Prep-Year 10) Mrs Linda Sharman-Bowman
Head of Student Services (Prep- Year 10) Miss Kellie Ryan
Head of Department Curriculum (Term 1) Mrs Leanne Kanowski
PRIMARY TEACHERS
Prep Miss Alice Sinnamon
Year 1 Miss Lauren Brown
Year 2 Miss Dee Raciti
Year 3 Mrs Emma Turner
Year 4 Mrs Rhianne White
Year 5 Miss Carmen Hentschel
Year 6 Mr James Turner
Health and Physical Education Mr Roy Nott
Languages (Year 5&6) Mrs Amber Gill
SECONDARY TEACHER
Year 7 PC Mrs Angie O’Toole, Mr Jack Duggan
Deacon A PC Mrs Amber Gill
Deacon B PC Mrs Nicky Veal
Gwynne A PC Mr Adam Moore
Gwynne B PC Mr Bradley Johnson
English Mrs Angie O’Toole, Mrs Nicky Veal
Mathematics Mr Jack Duggan, Miss Jaclyne Jones, Mr Bradley Johnson
Science Mr Bradley Johnson
Food and Nutrition Mrs Linda Sharman
Health and Physical Education Mr Roy Nott, Mr Jack Duggan
Languages Mrs Amber Gill
Performing Arts Mrs Amber Gill
Food and Fibre Mrs Nicky Veal
Humanities Mrs Lyn Duncan
STEAM (Prep-Year 10) Mr Adam Moore
District Relief Teacher Miss Leanne Murphy
Instrumental Music Mr Bruce Eddiehausen
Support Teachers Mrs Karren Hoare, Mrs Kathryn Hoey, Mrs Shannon Sparksman
Guidance Officer Mrs Gina Tranberg
Teacher Aides Mrs Cathy Chandler, Mrs Judith Emms, Mrs Joanne Frizzell, Mrs Rachael Hollands, Mrs Alana Keogh, Mrs Kylie Rees, Miss Leesa, Mrs Lea-Ann Weier, Ms Michelle Wilson
Cleaners Mrs Christine Curry, Ms Susan Gesler, Mrs Monica Strachotta, Mr Steven Thomas
Schools Officer Mr Shane Bowman
Administration Staff Mrs Deb Beveridge (BM), Mrs Melissa Gartery, Ms Brooke Stepanoff
Technical Officer Jameson Fegan
Chaplain Chappy Bernard
In 2025 we will continue to implement the Department’s, Phones Away for the Day Policy:
Best wishes for Term 1.
Megan
Interhouse Swimming Carnival
On Friday 31 January, we held our annual Interhouse Swimming Carnival at the Allora Pool. Congratulations to the house of Gwynne who were the winners on the day and who were also awarded the War Cry trophy for their excellent efforts. Gwynne 633 points, Deacon 521 points. Thank you to all involved in the organisation and running of the day.
Age Champions – 9Yrs Cody, Keighley; 10Yrs Dennis, Anabel; 11Yrs Jesse, Ruby; 12Yrs Aydan, Kyah; 13Yrs Jackson, Mia; 14Yrs Blake, Rikaya; 15/16Yrs Benjamin, Matilda. Congratulations to Blake (14Yrs boy) of Gwynne who broke three records at the carnival – 50m Backstroke 34.79 (Matthew Kanowski, Deacon, 2007, 34.82), 50m Breaststroke 39.13 (Matthew Kanowski, Deacon, 2007, 42.26) and the 50m Butterfly 33.03 (Matthew Kanowski, Deacon, 2007, 33.32). Very well done, Blake.
Tuckshop Menu
Calendar of Events
Expressions of Interest for Casual/ Relieving Positions
From time to time casual/relief positions become available at Allora P-10 State School to cater for permanent staff absences.
We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from people for the following category -
- Casual Cleaners
A current Blue Card is a mandatory requirement and it is also mandatory that a Criminal History Check be conducted prior to the commencement of any work.
Please submit your written Expression of Interest to the Business Manager, Deb Beveridge bsm@allorass.eq.edu.au and include details of any relevant experience.
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