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'''Tinana State School''' is a public primary school located in [[Maryborough, Queensland|Maryborough]], [[Queensland]], in the suburb of Tinana. The school is run by the Queensland State Government and was one of the first public schools to be established in Queensland. The school colours are red and black. As of the 2007 school year 535 students were enrolled at TSS.
'''Tinana State School''' is a public primary school located in [[Maryborough, Queensland|Maryborough]], [[Queensland]], in the suburb of Tinana. The school is run by the Queensland State Government and was one of the first public schools to be established in Queensland. The school colours are red and black. As of the 2007 school year 535 students were enrolled at TSS.


== History ==
==History==


Tinana State School was opened on 31 May 1875 with an enrolment of 47 students. The school was established on 36 acres of land, 16 Acres being set aside for a horse paddock for the students. The school grounds were large for their time as schools were commonly allotted 2 acres of land.<ref name="ReferenceA">http://www.tinanass.eq.edu.au/prosp07.pdf, Brief History of the School, Tinana State School Prospectus 2007</ref>
Tinana State School was opened on 31 May 1875 with an enrolment of 47 students. The school was established on 36 acres of land, 16 Acres being set aside for a horse paddock for the students. The school grounds were large for their time as schools were commonly allotted 2 acres of land.<ref name="ReferenceA">http://www.tinanass.eq.edu.au/prosp07.pdf, Brief History of the School, Tinana State School Prospectus 2007</ref>


== Mission Statement ==
==Mission statement==
To provide relevant quality education within a supportive environment<ref>http://www.tinanass.eq.edu.au/prosp07.pdf Tinana State School Prospectus 2007</ref><br />
To provide relevant quality education within a supportive environment<ref>http://www.tinanass.eq.edu.au/prosp07.pdf Tinana State School Prospectus 2007</ref><br />
Principal – Colin Keast
Principal – Colin Keast


== Location ==
==Location==


The school is located on Gypmpie Rd in Tinana, [[Maryborough, Queensland|Maryborough]], [[Queensland]].
The school is located on Gypmpie Rd in Tinana, [[Maryborough, Queensland|Maryborough]], [[Queensland]].


== Facilities ==
==Facilities==


The school has a number of sporting facilities including a multipurpose court, cricket pitch, cricket nets, sport equipment borrowing sheds and a very large and spacious oval, including the Neil Ottaway Oval which is levelled and irrigated. The school has a computer lab with network and internet access. A school library with a range of books and resources is available to the students. Tinana State School has a rainforest, with new trees added regularly.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
The school has a number of sporting facilities including a multipurpose court, cricket pitch, cricket nets, sport equipment borrowing sheds and a very large and spacious oval, including the Neil Ottaway Oval which is levelled and irrigated. The school has a computer lab with network and internet access. A school library with a range of books and resources is available to the students. Tinana State School has a rainforest, with new trees added regularly.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
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A chaplain attends TSS twice a week.
A chaplain attends TSS twice a week.


== Uniform ==
==Uniform==
Tinana State School is a strict uniform school. Students are to wear the uniform when
Tinana State School is a strict uniform school. Students are to wear the uniform when
*attending or representing their school;
*attending or representing their school;
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*Conservative hairstyles are accepted at Tinana State School.
*Conservative hairstyles are accepted at Tinana State School.


== Sport ==
==Sport==
There are three major sporting events between different sports houses during the year. Swimming Carnival, Cross Country, Athletics Carnival.
There are three major sporting events between different sports houses during the year. Swimming Carnival, Cross Country, Athletics Carnival.
The school is divided into three houses:
The school is divided into three houses:
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Students are randomly assigned a position in houses, unless a sibling currently attends the school they are assigned a position in the same house.
Students are randomly assigned a position in houses, unless a sibling currently attends the school they are assigned a position in the same house.


== References ==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


Revision as of 01:14, 11 December 2009

Tinana State School
Tinana State School Logo
Tinana State School Logo
Location
Map
Gympie Rd
Maryborough, Queensland 4650

Australia
Information
TypePublic
MottoDo Your Best
Established1875
School districtWide Bay South
PrincipalColin Keast[1]
GradesP to 7
Enrolment535 [2] (2007)
Colour(s)Red and Black   
RivalsMaryborough Central State School, Maryboroug West State School, Granville State School
Websitewww.tinanass.eq.edu.au

Tinana State School is a public primary school located in Maryborough, Queensland, in the suburb of Tinana. The school is run by the Queensland State Government and was one of the first public schools to be established in Queensland. The school colours are red and black. As of the 2007 school year 535 students were enrolled at TSS.

History

Tinana State School was opened on 31 May 1875 with an enrolment of 47 students. The school was established on 36 acres of land, 16 Acres being set aside for a horse paddock for the students. The school grounds were large for their time as schools were commonly allotted 2 acres of land.[3]

Mission statement

To provide relevant quality education within a supportive environment[4]
Principal – Colin Keast

Location

The school is located on Gypmpie Rd in Tinana, Maryborough, Queensland.

Facilities

The school has a number of sporting facilities including a multipurpose court, cricket pitch, cricket nets, sport equipment borrowing sheds and a very large and spacious oval, including the Neil Ottaway Oval which is levelled and irrigated. The school has a computer lab with network and internet access. A school library with a range of books and resources is available to the students. Tinana State School has a rainforest, with new trees added regularly.[3]

The school newsletter "Tintaks" is published every fortnight. The newsletter details upcoming events, news of school activities and educational news items.[5]

Students attend Religious Education sessions once a week. Students are expected to attend these sessions, however they are not compulsory.

Extra-Curricular activities are available to students including Instrumental music. Students may take lessons in woodwind, percussion and strings and join the school concert band or string ensemble.[6]

A chaplain attends TSS twice a week.

Uniform

Tinana State School is a strict uniform school. Students are to wear the uniform when

  • attending or representing their school;
  • travelling to and from school;
  • engaging in school activities out of school hours.[7]

Summer Uniform: Girls:

  • Red Polo Shirt
  • Black Box Pleated Skirt/Shorts/Skorts

Boys:

  • Red Polo Shirt
  • Black Stubbies or Rugger Style Shorts

Winter Uniform: Boys & Girls:

  • Track suit - black pants/red jumper or red school jacket

Hat:

  • Black with school emblem. (Wide Brim, minimum 6.5 cm)

Footwear:

  • Fully enclosed shoes

Socks:

  • White socks

Jewellery:

  • Watch
  • Small plain sleepers or stud earrings
  • Medical alert bracelet or necklace
  • Items of significant religious belief with notification to administration

Hair:

  • Collar length hair is to be plaited, braided or tied back with appropriate accessories (red or black).
  • Conservative hairstyles are accepted at Tinana State School.

Sport

There are three major sporting events between different sports houses during the year. Swimming Carnival, Cross Country, Athletics Carnival. The school is divided into three houses:

Chappell (Green)
Laver (Yellow)
Whickham (Blue)

Students are randomly assigned a position in houses, unless a sibling currently attends the school they are assigned a position in the same house.

References

  1. ^ a b http://www.tinanass.eq.edu.au/prosp07.pdf, School Staff, Tinana State School Prospectus 2007
  2. ^ "Tinana State School", [1], April 24 2009.
  3. ^ a b http://www.tinanass.eq.edu.au/prosp07.pdf, Brief History of the School, Tinana State School Prospectus 2007
  4. ^ http://www.tinanass.eq.edu.au/prosp07.pdf Tinana State School Prospectus 2007
  5. ^ http://www.tinanass.eq.edu.au/prosp07.pdf, School Newsletter - Tintaks, Tinana State School Prospectus 2007
  6. ^ http://www.tinanass.eq.edu.au/prosp07.pdf, Curriculum, Tinana State School Prospectus 2007
  7. ^ http://www.tinanass.eq.edu.au/prosp07.pdf, School Dress Code, Tinana State School Prospectus 2007

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