SMART MOVES
Each morning all children participate in smart moves. Smart moves are run between 8:25am – 8:45am and include such activities as fitness, relays, running, ball games, and physical activities. Smart moves are designed to encourage children to be healthy and active, reduce behaviour and promote happiness.
EXCURSIONS
At times your child's class may go on an excursion. You will receive a note home explaining the details of the excursion. This note will have a permission slip, an invoice (if applicable) and medical forms attached. You will need to return these documents to school so that your child is able to participate.
RISE READING
Every morning before school we participate in RISE Reading. (Reading Intervention Supports Everyone), students are able to read books from The Book Fridge with a Buddy. The aim of this program is to allow children to experience reading in a positive environment to help foster enjoyment from reading and to help improve reading outcomes. Parent volunteers are welcome to come and join the program before school. It may simply involve reading a book to a child or listening to a child read.
MUD PIT
Our mud pit operates during the warmer months (Term 1 and Term 4). Every Friday, each class will take turns at playing in the mud pit. The hoses are turned on and children make mud pies or simply enjoy the mud. Children are to wear old clothes that day and bring their uniform and a towel in their bag ready to change into at the end of play. This is entirely optional and children may choose not to participate. Other activities are also on offer during mud pit play.
ASSEMBLY
A weekly parade is conducted on a Monday afternoon 8:50am – 9:10am. Behaviour awards and student of the week awards are presented at the weekly parades.
Whole school assemblies are held at the end of each term. Patriotic tradition will be followed by sharing of classroom activities, messages and other items deemed of educational value, or likely to enhance the program. Special awards and honours are presented at the whole school assembly.
The presence of parents and community members at the weekly parade and end of term assemblies is encouraged.
UNDER 8's DAY
Each year during May, our school hosts Under 8's Day for our school and wider community. Community members are invited to join our celebrations from 9.00am until 11.00am where children can participate in a wide range of activities. Local community groups also join us and set up activities. Under 8's Day is a great way of getting to know our school and see the facilities that we have on offer. After lunch, our Year 4 to 6 students design and set up activities for the P-Year 3 students.
PROJECT CLUB
Thangool Project Club is operated by the Year 5 and 6 students. It has been developed around a variety of agricultural and environmental projects over the years. Hands on learning activities are designed to culminate at the annual Project Club Day, where the results of experiences undertaken are put on show.
Throughout the year, the Project Club raises funds for community groups, as well as to purchase resources for the students in our school.
BEBRAS -COMPUTATIONAL THINKING CHALLENGE
Bebras is an international initiative aiming to promote Computer Science among school students at all ages. Organised by the CSIRO, the Bebras challenge Thangool State School students from Years 3 – 6 participate in the opportunity twice a year. Bebras engages students' computational thinking and problem-solving skills in a fun, interactive environment.
CQ JUNIOR ROBOTICS COMPETITION
Each year Thangool State School students participate in the Central Queensland University's Robotics competition. It has a multidisciplinary focus across technologies such as computing, mathematics, software programming, electrical and mechanical engineering, artificial intelligence, communication, sensor technology, educational technology, image processing and game theory.
EISTEDDFOD
Thangool State School students have the opportunity to participate in the Biloela Speech and Drama Eisteddfod. The Eisteddfod offers a chance to build confidence and skills through performing to an audience. As we currently do not have a designated DET music teacher, we access our talented community members to prepare our students. Thangool State School is often the recipient of many Eisteddfod awards.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Students also participate in local community events and activities, such as ANZAC Day, Christmas Festivals, the Callide Valley Show and CQ Reader's Cup. There are also opportunities for participation in a variety of competitions run by educational and private organisations. Throughout the year, artists, writers, poets, performers and sporting organisations visit our school and classrooms thus creating new experiences for our students.