2025 Term 4 Week 2 Newsletter

Principal's News

Staying Engaged and Attending Right Through Term 4

As we move into the final term of the school year, it’s important that we maintain our strong focus on attendance and engagement. Every day at school counts — not just for learning, but for staying connected with friends, teachers, and our school community.

Term 4 is full of exciting learning opportunities and special events, and we want every student to make the most of them. Consistent attendance helps students finish the year with confidence and sets them up for a smooth start in 2026.

Thank you for continuing to support your child’s learning by ensuring they attend school regularly and arrive on time each day. Together, we can make this a positive and productive finish to the school year!

As we begin planning for the 2026 school year, it’s important for us to have the most up-to-date information about our student numbers and class groupings.

If your family is moving, changing schools, or your circumstances are likely to change in 2026, please let the school know as soon as possible. This information helps us plan effectively for staffing, class placements, and resources to best support all students.

Your early communication makes a big difference — thank you for helping us prepare for another successful year at Pittsworth State School!

Curriculum

Year 6 Camp

Our Year 6 camp was a fantastic experience.  After nearly 4 hours of travelling, we finally arrived at our first amazing activity, Tree Top Challenge – tree climbing challenges and ziplining.  Although a little nerve wracking, it was a blast.  

Soon after we arrived at QCCC Mapleton, we began the activities where we engaged in team building, canoeing – a great activity to cool down after the hot sun with lots of splashing and laughing.  The Bush Tucker activity was, along with many other things, where we were taught what plants you can and cannot eat.  It was very educational, yet fun.  Archery was fantastic, it was surprising how many of us got bullseyes, hit the moving target or the balloon.  This activity was a great experience. 

Our wonderful teachers organised a trivia session for our last night, which of course brought out the competitiveness in everyone.  While we were waiting for the results, we had a squat challenge which Matilda won.  Adding an extra 5 points to her team (girl power) this helped them win the trivia and go to bed winners.

On our way home we visited Australia Zoo.  This was so fun. We saw loads of animals and a tiger show, had lunch while we watched the croc show. The croc show was brilliant. 

We would all like to thank our families for supporting us going to camp. We can assure you that it is greatly appreciated.  Lastly, on behalf of year 6 we would like to thank Miss Will, Mrs Stevens and Mr Santsingh for taking time away from their families to come on this amazing trip with us and for making it all happen. 

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

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

Please note that due to the rising cost of supplies, there has been a small increase in some Tuckshop prices.  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?  We are once again in desperate need of Friday volunteers. If you can spare a few hours on any Friday morning, please contact Karla Trott via the school office or email psssecretary@outlook.com. Thank you to our regulars who have already put their names down.

Mango drive

Our mango fundraiser is back!  Tell your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues.  7kg trays are priced at $28 each. 

Order via Qkr!  If ordering for someone else, please write their name in the “tray is for” section.  This tray will still be linked to your child’s name.  

Orders close 27^th October.

Delivery will be confirmed closer to the date.

School Swimming Lessons

Due to the rising costs of school swimming lessons, the P&C donated $2100 to the school to significantly reduce the cost of lessons to $16 per child.  We hope our students enjoy their time at the pool!

School Uniform Prices

Due to price increases from suppliers, Condamine Clothing has unfortunately had to increase the cost of school uniforms.

VOLUNTEERS – MANDATORY TRAINING AND BLUE CARDS
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 final general meeting of 2025 will be held at 6.30pm, Thursday 27^th November at the Pittsworth Chinese Restaurant.

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

Student Support Services Team

It has been a busy start to the term for the student support services staff, with the key priority for Term 4 being around school transition.

All students from Year 6 who are moving to Pittsworth SHS for Year 7 in 2026, will be taking part in high school transition sessions towards the end of term, while SWD’s in Year 6 will be offered some additional high school transition visits which will be taking place in Weeks 4-6. Permission forms for these visits will be sent home to parents over the coming days.

Prep transition sessions are also taking place during Term 4 and the student support team staff are more than happy to answer any questions you may have around the support services that can be accessed here at Pittsworth SS.

Finally, as I begin the role as Head of Special Education Services (HoSES) at Pittsworth SS and across 4 other schools in the cluster, it has been a joy to witness the wonderful levels of care, professionalism and support shown by all of the wonderful teachers, teacher-aides and staff across the school as every student reaches their full potential, every day!

If you have any questions or would like additional information regarding the support services that are on offer here at Pittsworth SS, or would like to discuss the individual learning needs of your child, please feel free to contact me via email jmcca133@eq.edu.au or call 4619 333.

I look forward to working with you over the coming weeks and months!

Kind regards,
Joel McCaskie
HoSES
Gore Cluster

Chappy Steve

Will be on leave from week 2 through to week 6 of term 4. Chappy will return as normal in week 7 on Thursday 20th November for the remainder of the school year.

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

🎶 Get ready, Pittsworth — the Woolworths Charity Choir is back! 🎶 

After the raging success and unforgettable fun of our first event, Pittsworth Woolworths is thrilled to present… 

 🔔 Charity Choir - CHRISTMAS EDITION! 

🎅🏻 Join us for just two hours of festive fun as men, women, and children of all ages come together to spread Christmas cheer in three-part harmony! 

 💚 Sing your heart out, share the joy, and help raise vital funds for the Children’s Hospital - all while enjoying an uplifting afternoon with family and friends. 

🎄 Why not make it your work Christmas party this year? Gather your crew and celebrate the season with song! 

 👩🏼‍🎤 Led by local music teacher Beth Wheeldon, this Christmas Choir promises to be musically inspiring, joyfully challenging, and full of festive spirit! 

🎟️ For tickets and further information, visit the service counter at Pittsworth Woolworths. 

👇 Check out the link below ⤵️ to see the video of our first-ever Charity Choir and get inspired to join in the Christmas magic!

https://youtu.be/1DwqEBIStEk?feature=shared

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/