2025 Term 1 Week 10 Newsletter

Principal's News

Aussie of the Month

Thomas is our "Aussie of the Month"! Thomas is an active citizen who is highly involved in our community. Thomas encourages and recognises the Australian values of fair go, mateship, respect and inclusion. Congratulations Thomas!

Friday 04 April 2025 - FUN Day!

Prep - Year 23W Easter Bonnet, or Fanciful Hat, Parade. 
Bottle Tree Hall, 9am - 9.30am, followed by a Picnic in the Park!
Online Consent Forms have been emailed to parents.  Thank you for submitting this consent promptly.

Years 3-6 Crazy Hair, or Crazy Hat, Day!  Bottle Tree Hall, 9am - 9.30am. 
Gold coin donation, through the SRC, to support the Leukaemia Foundation. 

....and Free Dress! 

School Photo Day is Tuesday 29 April

Online orders only (No cash to the office).  Orders close Tuesday 6 May. Orders placed after 6 May will incur a late processing fee.  See flyer below for ordering details.

Anzac Day Service

Our school's ANZAC Day service will be held on Thursday 24 April from 2pm - 3pm in Bottle Tree Hall.  Parents & Carers are invited to attend.  Our Choir will be singing, and the Pittsworth Cadets will be in attendance.

Class of the Week 2H & 23W

23W and 2H have been learning about Harmony Week. Harmony Week teaches us to be inclusive because we all have the right to belong. We have been learning how to say hello in other languages, we have also learnt that there are many languages in some countries. These are just a few ways to say hello in other languages.

New Zealand – "Kia Ora"

Japan - "Konichiwa"

Philippines - "Kumusta"

China - "Ni Hao"

Myanmar - "Ming-gah-lah-bah"

Curriculum

Homework Centre for Years 3-6 students

Register your child today to attend Homework Centre every Wednesday from 3pm – 4.15pm.  Afternoon tea included!

Wednesday 23 April Excursions:

Year 5 - Australian Army Museum Oakey
Years 3 & 4 - Pittsworth Pioneer Historical Museum, and the RSL Soldier's Rooms

Sporting News

Cross Country ***NEW DATE***
THURSDAY 24 APRIL from 9am

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Senior Track and Field Carnival (9-12yo)

FRIDAY 20 JUNE 

Bridgman Oval

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Consent & Payment for Sporting Trials

For Parents and Carers nominating children for Qld Schools Sporting Trials (9 years - 12 years):

There is a clear process that parents & carers must follow when nominating their child to participate in a Qld School Sports Trial.

It is the parent's responsibility to ensure the "School Sport Trials Permission & Student Health Information Form" is returned to the school within the specified timeframe.

The Principal or HPE Teacher is required to sign the "School Permission section" of this form to give approval for your child to attend. The form then needs to be returned to you and handed to officials on the day of the trial.

The trial fee must also be paid via Qkr! by the due date for your child to be eligible to attend.  Pittsworth State School cannot see who has paid or not paid, as we do not manage payments and registrations.

Failure to return the form and/or pay the trial fee by the due date will render your child ineligible to attend the trial. This decision is made by the zone convenor and not Pittsworth State School.

No form = No trial

No payment = No trial

As a parent/carer of a sporting child, nomination and payment is your full responsibility.

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

Art Exhibition Friday 01 August 2025

P&C Patch

TUCKSHOP

NO TUCKSHOP FRIDAY 4 April.   Tuckshop will re-open as normal in Week 1. 

Can you help?  Karla is on the hunt for Term 2 Friday volunteers.  If you can spare a few hours on any Friday morning, please contact Karla Trott via phone call or sms to 0430 405 327.

Choir Camp

Congratulations to Mrs Wheeldon and everyone involved in this year’s Choir Camp.  It was another fantastic performance.  We hope you all had a fabulous time!

Art Show

Our next big event, the school Art Show is coming up on Friday 01 August.  Your children have been very busy in their Art lessons creating their own pieces for the show.  Keep your eyes peeled for further information.

Mother’s Day Stall 2025

Our annual Mother’s Day Stall will be held Friday 9 May.  The P&C are currently seeking donations.  The P&C purchase gifts for the stall but also rely on donations so that each child can buy a couple of items for the special lady in their lives.  A great way to think about donating is to give the equivalent number of gifts as you have children at the school. You now also have the option of donating money rather than an item through the Qkr App.  Simply choose the “P&C Fundraising” option from the menu, followed by the value and quantity you wish to donate.

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.

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

School Management

QParents Portal will be unavailable from 4 to 15 April 2025

Community News

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/