ACADEMIC
Payne Road State School students are well represented in a variety of programs held as part of our membership in the Mount Coot-tha Cluster:
Mount Coot-tha Cluster Spelling competition
Mount Coot-tha Young Writers
Environmental Leaders Workshop
Optiminds and Mathematics Tournament
Arts and Mathematics Academic Extension - The Gap State High School
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION
RI is offered to those that opt in and is offered during the week for Years 1 to 6.
Queensland state schools embrace a multitude of cultural, religious and non-religious beliefs. Under the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 External link, schools are to provide Religious Instruction (RI) if approached by a faith group seeking to provide RI and students of that faith attend the school.
RI informs students about the beliefs and values of a particular religion. It is delivered by volunteers of a faith group using instructional materials approved by that faith group. RI is required to be consistent with legislation and Department of Education policies and procedures.
All RI instructors must hold a blue card and participate in compulsory Student Protection and Code of Conduct training. RI instructors are only entitled to deliver the RI program outlined below. A school staff member will be present during the delivery of RI.
Participation in RI is not compulsory. Any student (except Prep students) may participate in RI if a parent has provided written instructions to the school.
Students are allocated to RI based on information provided by parents on the completed Application for student enrolment unless other written instructions have been provided to the school.
Parent Information form is available on the right-hand side of this webpage.
Note: This consent remains in effect unless the parent informs the school otherwise in writing.
PRSS has a Chaplain two days a week to provide a listening ear and a caring presence for our kids.
MUSIC PROGRAM
PRSS has a large Music Program. We have a Junior and Senior Choir, Y6 Vocal Group, Band and Strings conducted by our specialist Band, Strings and Music Teachers. All groups perform regularly at Assembly, Concerts and Camps during the year.
MUSIC PROGRAM:
Junior Choir (Yr 2,3) – before school
Senior Choir (Yr 4,5,6) – before school
Vocal Group (Yr 6) – during 1st break
Strings Ensemble (Yr 3,4,5,6) – before school
Strings Classes (Yr 3,4,5,6) – during school
Band Ensemble (Yr 4,5,6) – before school
Band Classes (Yr 4,5,6) – during school
SWIMMING All year levels do a term of swimming lessons every year.
ENVIRONMENT CLUB
Environment Club (Yr3-6) runs every Thursday during breaks. Students meet at the Environment Gardens with their gloves ready to learn and work around the school. Environment Club events that take place during the year.
STEAM CLUB
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths. PRSS has a brand-new Steam Hub which is a perfect space for running our popular Steam Club. This club runs once a week for Yrs 3-6 and gives students fun and creative new challenges, guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.
CLUBS / HUBS / GAMES
PRSS runs various enrichment clubs/hubs and games during both breaks every day of the week. There is something for every child ranging from Prep to Year 6. Some examples: Drama Club, Art Space, Library Games & Chappy Chill Out Games are all created to help children learn interesting skills & knowledge while having fun.
SCHOOL CAMPS
Year 4 attend a 3-day camp each year. Year 5 & 6 attend a joint 3-day camp together each year.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
STUDENT COUNCIL: One student rep from each class (yr 3 to 6)
ECO AMBASSADORS: Two from year 5 and year 6
YEAR 6 LEADERSHIP ROLES: 2 x School Captains, 2 x Vice Captains, 2 x Arts (Music/Art) Captains, 2 x Environment Captains, , 6 x Sports Captains, 2 x Technology Captains and 2 x Wellbeing Captains.