2025 Term 3 Week 10 Newsletter

Principal's News

Principal’s Update

I’m excited to let you know that I’ll be continuing as Principal at Pittsworth State School through to the end of Semester 1, 2026.

It’s a real privilege to be part of this wonderful school community, and I’m looking forward to working alongside our students, staff, and families as we keep building on the great things already happening here.

Thank you for your ongoing support – I’m excited about what we can achieve together.

Lars de Gier

Planning for 2026

As we begin preparing for the 2026 school year, it’s important that we have accurate enrolment information. If you know your child will not be returning to Pittsworth State School next year, we kindly ask that you let the school office know as soon as possible.

This helps us plan effectively for class structures, staffing and resources, ensuring the best outcomes for all students. We thank you for your support in keeping our school community well-prepared for the year ahead.

PSS Teacher Aide Team Achievement

Congratulations to the PSS Teacher Aide Team who achieved Highly Commended in the 2025 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year awards. This is a tremendous achievement! 

Curriculum

Life Ed Qld School Visit.  20 – 23 October. 

Life Ed Qld supports and reinforces the important health messages being taught at home and in the classroom such as nutrition, healthy eating and the importance of physical activity, personal safety, respectful relationships and emotional well-being and more.

During week 3, Life Ed Qld will be based at Pittsworth State School and all children will access this program.  As the program is directly linked to the Australian Curriculum, the school will pay the $11 per student fee.

Check out “Meet health educator Elise” from Life Ed Qld on Vimeo.

Homework Centre for Years 3-6 students

The Department of Education has funded our Homework Centre for another 12 months for which we are truly grateful.  Homework is an important part of every child’s education but finding time to help children get their homework done can be a challenge for busy families.  Homework Centres provide a supervised and suitable learning environment in which students can complete their homework before they go home. 

Mrs Fletcher and Miss Edwards manage our Homework Centre each Wednesday from 3pm – 4.15pm in the Library for students in Years 3-6. 

If you would like your child to attend Homework Centre, please contact a member of the Admin Team or email admin@pittsworthss.eq.edu.au

Year 7 in 2026:  Pittsworth State High School

Please see flyer below with information for Year 7 in 2026 at PSHS.

Sporting News

Wayne Beeston Shield

On the 20 August, 21 of our students plus students from St Stephens, Millmerran and Leyburn went into St Mary’s to compete in the Wayne Beeston Shield. There were two divisions under 10s and under 12s.

You couldn’t have asked for worse weather, it was drizzling, windy and cold. Students got out there and gave it their all. Our Under 12s won their first 2 games but went down in their last, knocking them out of the competition. They all played so well and showed excellent sportsmanship.

Our under 10s came away winning all three games so they were in the Grand Final. On Thursday, 28 August, they went up against Mary McKillop and what a game. The game was played over 2 x 20-minute halves. At half time the Pittsworth team led 4 tries to 2. Mary MacKillop came out in the second half scoring the first 3 tries to lead the game 5 to 4. With 3 minutes to play the score was tied up 6 tries apiece. Pittsworth scored the final two tries to take out the win, 8 tries to 6.

The under 10s team went to Brisbane on the 12 September where they represent the Darling Downs.  The team should be proud of these efforts and for getting out there and representing our district in such a positive manor.

Thank you to Mrs Klein for coaching the Under 10s, Mrs Cherry for managing the team in Brisbane, Riley Suell for refereeing the final, Mason Fletcher and Noah Trott for being the touch judges at the final. Thank you to all our parents for travelling and supporting our kids. Big thank you to our students for representing our school and displaying such great sportsmanship.

Toowoomba Netball Gala Day

On Wednesday the 27 August, 22 students went into Toowoomba to play in the Netball Gala Day.

Team B competed in the Championship division. They were up against the best of the best. Out of the 6 games they played they only lost 2. Team B came 3^rd in their pool and went against Glennie in the finals. It was an extremely hard final, even though they didn’t come away with a win, they didn’t give up and should be proud of their efforts.

Team A competed in the Challenge division. They were up against some trough teams; they won 4 out of the 6 games. They were also 3^rd in their pool, playing St Stephens in the final and we won! Great effort by all students!

For most students they had only learnt the game this term, Ms Will is extremely proud of you all.

Thank you to Tori K and Ariana S for umpiring, Mrs Klein for helping with Team A and our parents for travelling in and supporting our students.

Junior Athletics Carnival

Thank you to our beautiful staff! Thank you to Mrs Price, who came out to help out the morning of the carnival, even though she was on class. Thank you to our teachers and teacher aides and the efforts they have put in for our sports carnival to make it a great day. I can’t thank Mr Beattie enough for all the preparation and last-minute calls that I make him run around and do.

Thank you to Bottlebrush Café for coming and supplying everyone with yummy food and drinks. Thank you to all the parents and grandparents that turned up to support and cheer on our students. Thank you to our students. So many positive vibes on the day. It was so lovely to see everyone with smiles on their faces and cheering each other on.

New Records

5yrs Girls Shot Put – New Record: Lyla C – 2.73m

5yrs Boys Long Jump – New Record: Benny K – 2.37m

6yrs Girls 200m – New Record: Aliviyah L – 43.04sec

6yrs Girls Spot Put – New Record: Sophie B – 4.60m

6yrs Boys Discus – New Record: Gordon R – 17.68m

8yrs Boys High Jump – New Record: Wyatt C 1.03m

Age Champion

8yrs Boys – Wyatt C

8yrs Girls – Hadleigh S

7yrs Boys – Chad K

7yrs Girls – Elsie D

6yrs Boys – Flynn H

6yrs Girls – Aliviyah L

5yrs Boys – Benny K

5yrs Girls – Lyla C

Winning Team: Leslie

Girls Rugby League

This week Tilly D is representing Southwest at the Girls State Rugby League trials in Townsville. Good Luck Tilly and we can’t want to hear all about it!

Swimming

Next term we will be starting swimming, more information to come. Whole School Swimming Carnival will be held on the 3 December!

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2025 Inner Downs & Darling Downs School Sport

Please contact Ms Will for further information regarding these events. These events will be open to students that are interested and have experience in these sporting events. Nominations come out a few weeks prior to events so please let Ms Will know closer to the event if your child is interested.  Students will only be nominated for Swimming, Cross Country and Track & Field if they have made qualifying times.  Ms Will’s email: bwill641@eq.edu.au or 46198333

The Arts

P&C Patch

TUCKSHOP

Tuckshop Closed Friday 19^th September

Please note that due to the rising cost of supplies, there will be a small increase in Tuckshop prices next term.  We have done our best to keep prices as affordable as possible for all families.  We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your continued support of the school Tuckshop.

Can you help us?  If you can spare a few hours on any Friday morning, please contact Karla Trott via the school office or email psssecretary@outlook.com.

Father’s Day

Our Father’s Day stall and raffle was a great success!  A massive thank you to the mums that took on the massive job of purchasing the gifts, setting up the stall and assisting the student’s in making their purchases.  We hope all our special blokes enjoyed their carefully chosen gifts.

Congratulations to our raffle winners.  A special thank you to the following businesses that donated prizes:

• Empire Theatre Toowoomba
• Raff Group
• McLean Farms

Sprints

Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers that helped with setting up/dismantling the Sprints fencing.  This is always a massive job every year and we always need as many hands as possible. The Sprints Committee provide the PSS P&C with payments for our efforts which we are able to put towards our school. Without volunteers to take on the task, our school would miss out on this extra income.  If you weren’t able to assist this year, please consider helping out next year!

VOLUNTEERS – MANDATORY TRAINING
There is a small amount of mandatory training that must be completed in order to volunteer at school.   It is quite quick to complete (10-15 minutes).  Please sign the form at the back and return to the school office.

NEXT P&C MEETING

Our next general meeting will be held at 6.30pm, Thursday 9^th October in the Pittsworth Function Centre.

Mandatory Volunteers Training 

P&C Bank Account Details

Download the Qkr! App to order tuckshop

Tuckshop open Wednesdays and Fridays

SRC News/Eco Club News

Student Support Services

School Management

QParents 

Join QParents today to enable you to:

• Give consent for excursions without having to sign paperwork! Imagine no more signing forms!
• Notify the school of your child's absences
• Pay invoices online
• Access your child's Report Cards

All you need to sign up is your Driver's Licence and Medicare Card.

QParent Invitations have been sent out. If you have not received the email with the invitation, please contact the office.

Community News

Pittsworth State High School has a Casual Cleaning Position Available. See Flyer below for more details.

Cost of Living Support

Families and individuals are encouraged to check their eligibility for concessions and other support by visiting:  https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/