Newsletter

Our students have embraced new experiences with courage, and I continue to be immensely proud of their willingness to step beyond their comfort zones.

This week, we have witnessed a wonderful display of teamwork from our Year 6 students as they put themselves forward on their leadership journey. Their participation in our recent Leadership Day was a standout moment, as students engaged thoughtfully in activities designed to strengthen their understanding of leadership, service, and responsibility. It was wonderful to see them step up, support one another, and demonstrate maturity as they explored what it means to lead at RGS.

At RGS, we are fortunate to have an abundance of outstanding young people eager to contribute to our leadership programme. I congratulate those putting themselves forward and commend all students for their efforts and conduct.

Meanwhile, our Year 5 and 6 students have continued to take courageous strides as they audition for roles in the upcoming Primary musical, Shrek Jnr . The audition panel has been thoroughly impressed by the skill and talent demonstrated by our students. Once again, this process requires our children to embrace vulnerability and step into unfamiliar territory. Please be assured that the panel is committed to supporting and encouraging every student as we determine the best fit for each role. This week has truly highlighted themes of resilience, vulnerability, and the willingness to try, even when the outcome is uncertain.

Supporting children through disappointment can undoubtedly be challenging but vitally important work. Allowing children to experience age-appropriate challenges and occasional discomfort as they work towards their goals helps their social development. Shielding children from failure can limit the development of essential skills such as resilience, self-regulation, and resourcefulness. While it can be difficult to watch our children struggle, learning to manage setbacks helps build their confidence and willingness to take risks in the future.

Often, it is the way adults respond to disappointment that shapes how children learn to respond themselves. As parents and educators, we want our children to keep raising their hands and embracing new opportunities. While setbacks are inevitable, we are here to provide steady encouragement—helping them dust themselves off, reflect, and move forward with renewed determination.

Over the past fortnight, our students have participated in engaging Life Education Queensland sessions. These lessons support children to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to make safe and healthy choices. Across the year levels, sessions focus on respectful relationships, emotional regulation, safety, identity, help seeking and decision making, delivered in an interactive and empowering way.

Programmes such as Life Education are most effective when the messaging students receive is consistent across different contexts, in classrooms, on the playground and at home. Consistency strengthens understanding, builds confidence to apply new skills, and supports social and emotional growth alongside academic development.

A key focus in the Primary School continues to be safe and respectful play. Playtime provides a rich and authentic opportunity for children to practise communication, negotiation, problem solving and self regulation. It is in these unstructured moments that important life skills are strengthened.

We regularly revisit the importance of using gentle hands and gentle words. Students are explicitly taught our Assertive Play strategy. First, speak in a friendly way. If needed, speak firmly. If the behaviour continues, walk away and report to a trusted adult.

Children are supported to understand that using their voice respectfully is the first step toward independence. They are also learning that when someone expresses a boundary kindly or firmly, the appropriate response is to listen and adjust. Through adult guidance and coaching, our goal is to build students’ confidence to advocate for themselves, while also developing empathy and responsiveness in others.

Play is not simply a break from learning. It is learning. With consistent expectations, shared language and ongoing support, we continue to guide our students in becoming capable, respectful and confident young people.

A gentle reminder to families that supervision at school commences at 8.00am. Students arriving prior to this time, even when accompanied by parents, are asked to make their way to the Beasley Centre and wait to be dismissed by Mrs Curtis, who supervises students at the handball courts. This ensures all children are safely supervised before the start of the school day.

Spelling and Literacy Development
This week marks the commencement of Spelling Mastery in 4/5J, Year 5 and Year 6. This evidence-informed programme delivers explicit instruction in spelling patterns, morphology and word analysis. Students work in carefully selected groups based on assessment data so that teaching is targeted, efficient and appropriately challenging. The goal is not simply correct spelling, but a deeper understanding of how words work — strengthening vocabulary, reading accuracy and written expression.

In Years 3 and 4, students have been introduced to SpellEx , developed by MultiLit. SpellEx builds on the foundations laid in InitiaLit and continues the structured literacy approach many of our students are already familiar with. The programme focuses on phoneme–grapheme correspondence, syllable types, morphology and word meaning, helping students consolidate and extend their spelling knowledge in a systematic way.

Across all year levels, literacy instruction continues to prioritise explicit teaching, guided practice and immediate feedback to ensure strong skill development.

Mathematics – Learning Through PR1ME
In Mathematics, students are engaging with the PR1ME Mathematics programme, developed in alignment with the highly regarded Singapore approach. PR1ME emphasises deep conceptual understanding, clear mathematical language and problem-solving skills.

A key feature of our Mathematics lessons is the use of formative assessment. Much of the learning happens dynamically in the classroom through questioning, discussion and the use of mini whiteboards. This allows teachers to check understanding in real time, address misconceptions immediately and adjust instruction responsively.

As a result, you may occasionally notice that when Mathematics workbooks come home, some pages have not been completed. This is intentional. In many cases, the essential learning has already occurred through guided practice and whole-class engagement. The remaining questions provide optional consolidation opportunities and may be completed at home if families wish. This approach ensures that classroom time is focused on high-impact teaching while still offering additional practice where helpful.

We appreciate the partnership we share with families as we continue to strengthen literacy and numeracy outcomes for all students.

Primary NAPLAN Information 2026
NAPLAN (National Assessment Platform – Literacy and Numeracy) starts in week 7 and preparations are almost complete.

There are four tests for years 3 and 5 and they are completed in a set order. Below is the schedule for primary school tests.

Tests commence at the start each day and will be finished before morning tea. The rest of the day will run as normal.

There will be time allocated for make-up tests for students that are absent on the day or days of testing. The opportunity to complete make up tests will be up until and including Wednesday 18th March.

NAPLAN tests are tailored or adaptive. This means the complexity of questions will change as students progress. If the questions are too challenging, the complexity will decrease, if students are not being challenged enough, the complexity increases.

How we are preparing

Our staff are:

Familiarising students with the NAPLAN online platform.

Providing opportunities to practise using the testing tools.

Reviewing key literacy and numeracy skills as part of normal classroom programs.

Ensuring all approved adjustments are organised well in advance.

Preparation focuses on building confidence and familiarity — not “teaching to the test”.

Remember that regular attendance, good sleep, and a calm approach are the most important supports families can provide.

For more information visit the NAPLAN website , alternatively download this information brochure published by the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). There is a shorter version of the brochure available (click the image to the left).

If you have any questions or queries about NAPLAN, feel free to contact Bob Bartley, Learning Enrichment Coordinator (Primary).

[email protected]

MiniLit and MacqLit Programmes Commence
We are pleased to share that our MiniLit and MacqLit literacy intervention programmes commence today.

These MultiLit programmes provide structured, evidence-based support for students who would benefit from additional instruction in essential reading skills. MiniLit is designed for younger students who are developing foundational decoding and word-reading skills, while MacqLit supports students in Years 3–6 to strengthen accuracy, fluency and spelling so they can confidently access increasingly complex texts.

Both programmes deliver explicit, systematic instruction in small groups and are carefully aligned with classroom literacy learning. At our school, we have seen strong growth from students who participate, with many building lasting confidence in their reading.

Families of students who will be participating in MiniLit or MacqLit will receive direct communication with further information about the programme and what it involves. We will also provide opportunities to learn more about how reading can be supported at home.

If you have any questions at any stage, you are warmly encouraged to get in touch. We value working in partnership with families to support each child’s literacy development.

We look forward to another positive year of reading growth across the school.

Below is the draft schedule for Friday Sport 2026.

The school year seems to be flying by, given we are already a third of the way through Term 1. The School’s Year 12 students are already completing assessment tasks having commenced their Unit 3 studies last year.

Year 7-12 Tips for Parents and Carers
The QCAA have released a video series featuring clinical psychologist and register teacher, Dr Judith Locke. The series features nine short videos for parents and carers offering practical tips to help support their child’s learning and wellbeing. A link to the series is here - Advice from Dr Judith Locke | Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority

Topics covered during the short videos include:
* Getting your child ready to start secondary school
* Establishing homework routines with your child
* Preparing for the tween and teen years
* Reconnecting at the end of a school day
* Helping your teen to be motivated and set the right goals
* Supporting your teen to have a balanced life
* Supporting your teen in senior schooling
* Preparing your child for work or study after they finish school.

Year 7 and 9 NAPLAN
In accordance with government requirements, the School will hold NAPLAN in mid-March. This testing will be completed via the online platform following a federal government mandate several years ago. Annual NAPLAN testing commenced in Australia in 2008 for all students in Year 3, 5, 7 and 9, with tests conducted in the domains of reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. The history of NAPLAN is based on the Adelaide Declaration on National Goals for Schooling in the Twenty-First Century (1999) which agreed to report on a state and territory basis using national key performance measures. This Declaration was supported by the Melbourne Declaration (2008), which stated ‘the learning areas of English and Mathematics were fundamental in all areas of schooling.’ It was this belief which gave rise to the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy. The formal online NAPLAN assessments will commence at the School on Wednesday 11 March and more details will be provided to parents shortly.

Year 11 and 12 Determination of Subject Results
I wanted to explain the determination of subject results for Year 11 and 12.  Under the current system there is not one unit of measure. The scale used depends on whether it is a General, Applied or Applied (Essential) subject. Based on guidelines set by the QCAA ‘to determine results, schools make judgements about student achievement using the evidence in student work matched to the syllabus standards, reporting standards or ISMG for the relevant syllabus.’

Determining results: Units 1 and 2 General subjects
The School must report student results for Unit 1 and Unit 2 to the QCAA as satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U). Where appropriate, the School may also report a not rated (NR).

Determining results: Units 1 and 2 — Applied subjects
The School will make judgements on individual instruments using an instrument-specific standards matrix. The unit judgement of A–E is made using the syllabus standards.

Determining results: Units 1 and 2 — Applied (Essential) subjects The School has to make judgements on individual instruments. The unit assessment program comprises the assessment instrument/s designed by the School to allow the students to demonstrate the unit objectives. The unit judgement of A–E is made using the reporting standards

Determining results: Units 3 and 4
Students need to respond to all instruments in all subjects to receive a final subject result. All evidence used to determine each student’s results is authenticated as their own work.

Determining results: Units 3 and 4 — General subjects

RGS will make judgements regarding the evidence in students’ responses using the ISMG to indicate the alignment of student work with performance level descriptors. The School will award a mark for each criterion assessed by the three internal assessment instruments. The external assessment is also used to determine a mark out of one hundred. The QCAA will issue this mark along with an A-E result based on cut offs that they determine for that specific subject and year. Hence the cut offs are not known prior to December and are not determined by RGS.

Determining results: Units 3 and 4 — Applied subjects
An exit folio is a collection of evidence of student responses to all assessment instruments in the assessment program. The assessment program is defined in the School’s approved study plan and includes the four instruments designed to allow the students to demonstrate the objectives twice across Units 3 and 4. An A-E result is determined for the Applied subject.

Determining results: Units 3 and 4 — Applied (Essential) subjects
The School must make an on-balance judgement using evidence in each exit folio, matched to the reporting standards (expressed as an A-E by criterion). The folio includes responses to the three school-developed assessment instruments and the common internal assessment (CIA) instrument, which provide evidence of achievement in relation to all objectives of the syllabus and standards.

GENERAL
Thank you for supporting your child’s learning journey at the School. As a reminder, if you have any questions regarding academics in Years 7-12 or your child’s progress please feel free to contact me on [email protected] or 49360 609.

These sessions aim to familiarise students with the NAPLAN format and build their confidence ahead of the testing period. I will also be running a session on study skills, with our first focus on summarising skills. During Mathematics, students will be introduced to NAPLAN-style numeracy questions to help them feel comfortable and confident with this component of the testing.

It is natural for some students to feel concerned or worried about NAPLAN; however, we continue to reassure them that NAPLAN is designed to inform schools about the support students need. No preparation is required at home beyond ensuring students have a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast. Thank you for your support in helping keep the lead-up to NAPLAN as calm and stress-free as possible.

Homework
It is expected that new students transitioning into Secondary School may experience some ups and downs as they establish a homework routine. Experience tells us that students quickly settle into a rhythm. To support this, Homework Club is offered every Thursday afternoon in B5 from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm. Students may attend to seek assistance or simply to have a quiet space to complete work. This opportunity is available to Year 7 students only.

Immunisations
Year 7 immunisations will take place in Week 5 during the Tutorial period led by Ms Rundle. This structure minimises disruption to learning and allows nurses to work with one class at a time, creating a smoother and calmer process. Please ensure completed forms are returned to the Health Centre.

Many students are feeling organised and confident as they navigate their classes and co‑curricular commitments, while others are still adjusting, a completely normal part of this stage of the year. If you have any concerns about how your child is settling in, please feel free to contact me.

During Tutorial lessons, our focus has been on preparing for the year ahead. Students have reviewed our Secondary School Regulations and Expectations, Speaking Out guidelines, and the Report It @ RGS system. These expectations underpin our year, so student understanding is essential. If your child has not spoken with you about these, we encourage you to start the conversation at home.

We are looking forward to the Secondary School Swimming Carnival this Thursday. While participation in swimming events is optional, attendance and house spirit are not. All Year 8 students are expected to be present, supporting their House and peers. The canteen, operated by senior students as a fundraiser for the Formal and Valedictory Dinner, will also be available. Please remember that the Secondary school day concludes at 12:30 pm.

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me.

We already have 31 positive behaviour entries from teachers, an excellent start, Year 9.

In Form and Tutorial sessions, students have been participating in activities designed to extend their thinking and reasoning. Our Tutorials have focused on the concept of Negativity Bias and its impact on the human mind. In Form, we have begun exploring goal setting, with students identifying short-term goals to support focus, achievement, and effective use of time and resources.

Assessment Schedules are now available on Parent Lounge and Student Café. With Year 9 students completing NAPLAN this year, subject assessments will occur earlier than usual. Departments are embedding NAPLAN-style content into lessons to help students feel well prepared.

We are fortunate to have an excellent team of psychologists at RGS who can support students in need. Please encourage your child to seek help early if they are experiencing difficulty. Students are always welcome to speak with me or reach out directly for support.

All subject changes are now finalised, and students are settling into their elective choices. Students wishing to reconsider electives will be able to do so at the change of semester; however, please contact me if an extenuating circumstance requires earlier attention.

A reminder that Friday, 20 February is a student-free day for the Secondary School.

Our returning students are to be commended for the warm welcome they have shown to the 26 new members of the cohort, and we are equally impressed by how enthusiastically our new students have embraced life at RGS.

Students have been engaging actively in the Leadership for All programme, beginning with self‑awareness activities, strengths quizzes, and reflection tasks. Their engagement has been outstanding, and it has been valuable to see students gaining deeper insight into their own strengths and those of their peers. Tutorial lessons have also explored the role of technology, including discussions on predictive AI and the influence of digital platforms.

Students recently received information about their Outdoor Education Programme (OEP) camp options, including approximate costs, levels of challenge, cultural immersion opportunities, and draft itineraries. Further information about next steps will be shared soon.

This week concludes with the Inter‑House Swimming Carnival on Thursday, always a highlight of the year. We encourage all students to participate and contribute to the spirit of their House.

Assessment Schedules have now been available for a week. We encourage families to review these together to support organisation and assessment planning.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out. We look forward to another productive week.

Selecting the right combination of subjects to support both post‑school pathways and academic success is essential. Although the subject change deadline has passed, ongoing conversations remain important. I have asked students to check their subject combinations to ensure they meet ATAR requirements if this is a goal. If you are unsure, please contact me, it becomes increasingly difficult to make changes as the term progresses.

This term, students are focusing on self‑awareness as part of the Wellbeing Programme, with particular attention to optimism, motivation, and resilience. Additionally, they are developing time‑management and goal‑setting strategies to support their Year 11 and 12 workload alongside co‑curricular commitments. These are skills not only for Senior School, but for life beyond RGS.

As assessment begins to increase, students must plan effectively and monitor due dates. While we have reviewed the assessment schedule during Form, transferring key dates into diaries will greatly assist with organisation. Students feeling overwhelmed or needing help with planning are encouraged to see me or their Form teacher.

The Swimming Carnival takes place this week, always a highlight. We encourage all students to participate, support their peers, and enjoy the opportunity to connect outside the classroom.

If you have any concerns or questions about your child’s transition into Year 11, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

IA1 assessments are underway, with IA2 tasks approaching soon. It has been encouraging to see our seniors demonstrating focus, organisation, and commitment as they manage these important academic responsibilities.

Preparations for the 2026 Formal are progressing well. Families are reminded that RSVPs are due Wednesday, 4 March. Please refer to your email invitation for complete details about the evening.

It was wonderful to see so many families at the Foundation Day Assembly, where we celebrated our Year 12 leadership appointments. Their pride and sense of responsibility has already made a positive impact across the school. A sincere thank‑you to all who supported our first fundraiser of the year, the Valentine’s Day deliveries, a highly successful initiative that brought smiles to many students.

We appreciate your support in helping students maintain uniform and grooming standards. It has been pleasing to see students taking pride in their presentation. A reminder that boys’ hair must remain off the collar and jewellery for girls is limited to small hoop or stud earrings. I will contact families of students who may require a haircut in the coming week, so expectations remain consistent.

Upcoming Events

* Twilight Swimming Carnival – Wednesday, 18 February

* Whole School Swimming Carnival – Thursday, 19 February

* Secondary School Student-Free Day – Friday, 20 February

We look forward to a rewarding term ahead and thank you for your ongoing support as our Year 12 students set the tone for their final year.

Atomic Reading and Gamification
We have been busy with Gamification in the library! Our junior secondary English classes have been visiting us to explore more about reading for enjoyment and all the benefits this brings. Then we have been getting onto the Library catalogue for an online scavenger hunt. Hopefully this has connected our students more closely to our growing collection of fiction books. Playing digitally produced games to help students find out more about the kinds of books they might be more likely to be interested in, is a pedagogical strategy called gamification. This uses game like features in learning contexts to increase motivation and support behaviour or attitude change. The library team look forward to more gamification sessions with our junior classes in what we call Atomic Reading. Atoms are minute and invisible to the human eye but are very powerful. Even the smallest amount of reading for fun can bring powerful benefits like improved writing skills, a boost in creativity, increased vocabulary, relieve stress and improve empathy.

Library Love
On Friday libraries all over Australia celebrated Library Lovers Day, and the RGS library was no exception! Students stopped by our pop up maker space to create their own book lovers bracelets.

RGS Careers Newsletter 2026 - Issue 2

The first three weeks of the school year in the Vocational Education and Careers Department have been productive and extremely busy. As expected at the beginning of term, much of our time has been focused on managing course and subject changes, responding to course queries, and ensuring students are settled into the most appropriate programmes. Year 12s have been incredibly proactive in ensuring they understand the application process for universities, and this will be discussed further in Prep for Senior on Friday with key dates communicated to students.

We have experienced a significant number of course-related queries from students and parents. These have included questions about course content, assessment requirements, work placements, certification pathways, and future career opportunities. We are currently exploring ways to provide more informative updates throughout the year, offering clear information and reassurance to help students and parents make informed decisions about their career and vocational pathways.

We continue to encourage students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to be proactive in sourcing their own work experience placements. Developing initiative and engaging directly with potential employers is a valuable part of their learning journey. We are also regularly advertising upcoming volunteering opportunities for students who require the hours to successfully complete their Certificate I in Active Volunteering

Despite the busy nature of the start-up period, we are working hard towards a successful year ahead and look forward to working with students towards their futures.

Daily Notices
All the latest information regarding Co-Curricular can be found in the daily notices on Parent Lounge and Student Café.  We encourage parents and students to check them on a regular basis.

RGS Term 1 Co-Curricular Online Nominations
Registrations for co-curricular activities will continue online in 2026. To access information about registering for a sport or activity, go to Parent Lounge or Parent Orbit App and follow the instructions provided–

* Parent Orbit App – Daily Notices/Registration Instructions – RGS Sports/Activities

* Parent Lounge – School Links/Co-Curricular (General)/ Registration Instructions – RGS Sports/Activities

The following sports/activities are available via the Co-Curricular menu:

Sports in bold have registration that close this week.

AFL (EOI)
Art Club
Boys Rugby Union
Chess
Hospitality
Music (EOI)
Photography Club
Robotics
Touch Football (Wednesday or Friday Night)

Please note the following registrations are via the Events and Payments menu:

Cadets
Musical
Rowing

If you are required to pay for a co-curricular activity / sport or an event / excursion, any costs will be payable at the time of registration (sign-up). This process includes providing parental permission and verification of student medical details.

Co-Curricular Uniform Distribution
This will happen for the below sports during lunchtimes in the MAH.

Netball – Monday 23 February

Students must be fully registered to be provided with uniform.

Rockhampton District Sport Trial Nominations 2026
The nomination booklet can be found at the following link

2026 - Representative School Sport Permissions Details Booklet.pdf

The process will consist of the following:

* It is preferred that the nomination booklet be completed and signed electronically, which can be found at the above link.

* For Secondary Students the completed booklet must be sent to the RGS Sports Administration Office at [email protected] for signature by the School.

* Upon receipt of the booklet, students will be added to the nomination list.

* Once signed, the booklet will be emailed to the students and their parents.

* A printed copy must be handed in by students at the trials. Students will not be allowed to participate without it.

The booklet submitted at the district trials will be subsequently used for the Cap trials as well.

Rockhampton District Sport Trial Dates
Please find the below information to access the 2026 Rockhampton District Sport Trial Dates. It is preferred that forms are completed and returned to the school at least the day before the nomination due date to assist the school in processing forms.

Details on how to access the District Sport Trial Calendar online or via the Parent Orbit App can be found via –

Parent Orbit App      – Daily Notices/RDSS & Capricornia Trial Dates 10-11 Yrs Trial Calendar

– Daily Notices/RDSS & Capricornia Trial Dates 13-19 Yrs Trial Calendar Parent Lounge – School Links/Co-Curricular (General)/ RDSS & Capricornia Trial Dates 10-11 Yrs Trial Calendar

– School Links/Co-Curricular (General)/ RDSS & Capricornia Trial Dates 13-19 Yrs Trial Calendar Parent

Sports with Nominations due in the next 2 weeks:

Play On Vouchers
The School has been approved as a registered activity provider for Play On vouchers for the following activities:

Cricket, Netball, Rowing and Tennis

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Cross Country Run Club
The RGS Cross Country event will occur on the last day of Term 1 (2/04/2026). This event is held at Rugby Park and has a mixture of competitive and participation races. More information about the courses is available in the PDF available in the daily notices. Please read and view the ‘Virtual Courses’ as they are mini-movies showcasing the different running routes on the day.

In addition to the ‘Virtual Courses’ preparing students for race day, the RGS Run Club starts in Week 3. This is open for Prep – Year 12 students and the club runs will be tailored accordingly. There is no obligation to sign up or express interest in attending the sessions, please feel free to attend as much or as little as you can manage.

This year RGS Run Club sessions will be held:

-         Course Run: Monday Rugby Park (second field away from the clubhouse) 5pm – 5:45pm

-         Speed Run: Thursday Rugby Park (second field away from the clubhouse) 5pm – 5:45pm

For your calendar, please be aware that sessions may not occur on both days of the week. Below outlines Run Club sessions for the term.

-         Week 3 to 9: Monday and Thursday

-         Week 10: Monday only

Finally, as we live in Central Queensland and are blessed with sunny, hot weather during Term 1, sessions may need to be cancelled due to weather conditions. A call will be made by 3:30pm on these days and parents will be informed via the Parent App and/or the RGS Facebook page.

Secondary Swimming Carnival
Wednesday 18th February (approx. times)

Order U12-U13-U14-U15-U16-Open

3:30pm - Medley Relay Events

4:00pm – Butterfly

Thursday 19th February (approx. times)
8:15am: Assembly in form groups in the Spaceframe

8:30am: Carnival commences with Backstroke

9:20am Breaststroke

10:10am – Freestyle

11:00am - Participation Races

11:30am Freestyle Relay

12:00pm – Presentations, Boarding students catching RGS Buses depart.

12:30pm - Carnival concludes. Students dismissed once pack up has been completed.

Notes :

* Students are required to dress in Sports House uniform with School hats for both carnivals.

* Sunscreen and water will be available, but students should bring their own water bottle

* As it is a normal school day mobile phones are not permitted

* Regulation black swimming togs required for all participants.

* Yr 12 students only are permitted to dress in 'house theme' but they must swim in black togs only.

* No classes will be held on this day unless the carnival is postponed due to bad weather, normal classes will run until 3:10pm on the Thursday.

* Seniors will be running a canteen

* Parents and Families are more than welcome.

Inter-House Water Polo
Congratulations to Kellow on winning the Secondary School Inter-House Water Polo competition.

Netball
Our Speciality teams travelled to Ritamada on Saturday to work with coaches and staff on developing team culture and challenge by choice. Thank you to Ritamada staff for running the rock climbing activity, Vector Health for doing a women’s health and injury prevention session and Mrs Van Der Loos for a mindset session.

Rowing
New RGS students participated in the Try Rowing programmes over Saturday and Sunday on the weekend. Supporting by current rowing seniors and coaching staff, students were introduced to the basic skills required for rowing. Sessions continue on the 28th February and 1st ,14th and 15th of March to give all students an opportunity to try rowing before the season starts in Term 2.

Rugby Union
The First Boys squad enjoyed a weekend of team building at Ritamada at the end of week 2. Students worked through a variety of activities to lay a foundation for the 2026 season.

Our First XV, U16 and U14 teams travelled out to Marist College Emerald for games over the weekend. The First XV lost 12-21, U16s won 34-0 and U14s mixed teams and enjoyed the experience.

Show Cattle
Students enjoyed the 2026 Boot Camp at the Port Curtis Farm on the weekend. Led by captains Kate and Annika students were introduced to leading and judging cattle in preparation for training and shows this year.

Notifications of Achievements
Due to the vast array of core and non-core sporting activities that students participate in, can all students’ sporting achievements be emailed through to Mrs Coetzer, the Sports Administrator – [email protected]

Rockhampton District Representatives
(Please note that all Rockhampton and Capricornia representative recognitions are updated in the newsletter once final teams are provided to the School)

Basketball
Tanish Jogiya

Football
Nash Mahon, Spencer Besch, Scarlett Croft, Sarah Besch, Maggie Van Der Merwe, Finn Smart.

Netball
Annabella Van Der Loos, Lara Pearce, Payton Tory, Hollie Richmond, Hollie Foot, Imogen Appleton, Isla Tucker, Lily Thomasson.

Rugby League
Cormack Werner, Latelle Robertson, Ash Summers, Jaylan Fuller, Makeeley Turner, Lara Maxwell, Offiliah Chippendale, Willow Childs, Evan Sullivan, Izzy Jensen, Alex Kulla Kulla, Breanna Rebel, Scarlett Gear, Fallon Harris, Miller Childs.

Softball
Hollie Richmond, Grace Skilling, Jared Mahony

Capricornia Representatives
Cricket
Henry Lau, Lawson Paine, Adelaide McArthur, Olivia Paine, Evan Sullivan

Softball
Jared Mahony

Water Polo
Sam Maurer, Max Cottam, Lauren Moody, Sammy Liu, Jean Haviland, Lily Moir