2025 Term 2 Week 6 Newsletter
Principal's News
2025 Pittsworth State School Staff FUN Photo! "All eyes on Mrs Macneil" for her last ever school photo!
After 42 years with the Department of Education, 24 years spent at Pittsworth State School, Mrs Ronnie Macneil is retiring!
Spread the word - invite EVERYONE who has known Mrs Macneil to attend our very special parade to be held at Bottle Tree Hall on Friday 31 October.
2025 Under 8's Day
Thank you for all who attended our fabulous Under 8's Day! A most sincere THANK YOU to the many people and organisations who supported our event:
- Toowoomba Regional Council Library – Mobile Library (Daniel Smalley, Carmel Stuart, John)
- Pittsworth Library – Ruth, Bronnie, Amy
- Qld Ambulance Service – Chris Mills, Colleen Brownsey
- Roll & Strike – Ten Pin Bowling Association Qld – Sunset Superbowl Toowoomba
- Teddy Bear Hospital – Rural Medical Education Australia
- “Let make Tinka” – Bunnings, Christine Pollard
- Music & Dance – Mr Can-Sing
- Junior Hockey – Toowoomba Hockey Association
- Pick of the Crop – Lucinda Cheke, Health & Wellbeing Qld
- Holts Bulk Haulage – Mark & Jayde Holt
- Glasgow Equipment Hire – Sam Glasgow
- Debbie Black – 4 wheeler farm bike
- Bottle brush Café coffee van – Anthea & Jimmy Mylonas
- National Simultaneous Storytime: “The Truck Cat”
- 2025 Student Leaders: Heidi, Max, Oliver, Tessa, Matilda, Lilly, Millie, Verity, Preston, Tia.
Under 8s is an important, fun, vibrant event dedicated to highlighting how important the early years of a child’s life are, especially in terms of learning & development.
Our annual event focusses on the importance of engaging children in play based learning and gives us all the opportunity to think of creative ways to help children enjoy learning.
It is important for our school culture to strengthen engagement between students, teachers, parents and the wider community to enhance the promotion of student learning and wellbeing.
LOCK IN Under 8's Day for 2026!
Wednesday 20 May 2026.
2025 Chappy Week
National Chaplaincy Week is an annual event hosted by Scripture Union (SU) Australia to raise awareness of the value of school chaplains and to raise funds to support their work.
We take the opportunity to say THANK YOU to Chappy Steve for his valued contribution to our students and for the hard work he undertakes each week in his Chaplaincy role. Chappy Steve is a great advocate for our school Chaplaincy program and a huge supporter for our students. Thank you Steve.
We are processing Prep 2026 Enrolments.
Thank you for returning your completed forms.
National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements. The theme for 2025, Bridging Now to Next, urges us to look ahead and continue to push forward as past lessons guide us. It also calls for Australians to step forward together. This is a time for growth, reflection, and commitment to walking together.
Aussie of the Month
Aussie of the Month encourages our students to be active citizens.
What does that mean? Active citizenship simply means getting involved in your community.
Aussie of the Month encourages and recognises the Australian values of fair go, mateship, respect and inclusion.
Fair Go: same opportunity for all people and having a go
Mateship: generosity of spirit and compassion for those in need
Respect: for self, for others, our way of life and the environment
Inclusion: acceptance of difference, feeling of belonging
Know someone who is eligible for "Aussie of the Month"? Please email a member of the admin team.
Years 3&4 Cobb & Co Excursion Form due by 25 July 2025.
Items Offered for Sale by Tender
1. Victa Push Mower
2. Honda Brushcutter
3. Kyocera Taskalfa
Please see Tender documents below.
Art Exhibition
Friday 01 August 2025
Pittsworth Function Centre
Update your personal details today!
Please advise the office of any change in circumstances and personal details including change of: name, address, parent contact details, emergency contacts, legal orders, email address, medical history.
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!
Year 7 in 2026: Pittsworth State High School
Please see flyer below with information for Year 7 in 2026 at PSHS.
Sporting News
Senior Track and Field Carnival (9 years - 12years)
FRIDAY 20 JUNE
Bridgman Oval
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Senior Track and Field Carnival
Week 7:
800m races will commence during first break, 11:15am, on Bridgman Oval
Tuesday 3rd June – 9 yrs
Wednesday 4th – 10yrs
Friday 5th – 11 & 12yrs
Week 8:
1500m – (self-nominated) run during first break, 11:15am, on Bridgman Oval (Points go towards Age Champion)
Tuesday – Thursday (will depend on how many students will be competing as age groups may be combined)
Friday 13th June – 200m Heats starting at 1:30-3 on BO
Please click on the flyer below for the Full Track & Field Program.
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
State School Sport | Inner Downs (IDZ) Trials date | Darling Downs (DD) Trials date |
Girls Rugby League | School Based Nomination | 25th July |
Tennis | School Based Nomination | 9th June |
Touch (Boys and Girls) | 26th May | 10th June |
Girls Rugby League | 25th June | 25th July |
Track & Field | 19th or 20th August (weather pending) | 1st & 2nd September |
Aquathlon | School Based Nomination | 25th October |
Softball | School Based Nomination | TBA |
The Arts
Congratulations Carly L for being selected as a Junior Dance B featured position at the upcoming cGen which will be held in Brisbane. Carly had to audition for this position and is a HUGE accomplishment for her! We look forward to hearing all of her CGen stories!
2025 Instrumental Music Strings Students with Mr Stockwell.
2025 Instrumental Music Band Students
P&C Patch
TUCKSHOP
Tuckshop continues on Wednesdays and Fridays this term. Orders to be placed via the Qkr! app by 8.30am.
Are you free on Friday mornings? Can you spare a few hours to help us out? Karla is in DESPERATE need of more Friday volunteers for this term. If you can spare a few hours on any Friday morning, please contact Karla Trott on 0403 405 327 or email psssecretary@outlook.com. Thank you to those that have already put their name down. Unfortunately, if we do not find volunteers, we will have to reduce the menu options available.
Senior Carnival Canteen
Senior Athletics Carnival is coming up on Friday 20 June. The P&C will again be running the carnival canteen but we need some help! Are you able to help out on the day? We will need volunteers to serve inside the canteen. Any length of time, even just an hour, would be greatly appreciated. If not, can you bake? We are also seeking homebake donations to sell. If you are able to help serve or bake, please contact us via email: psssecretary@outlook.com.
Book Club
Scholastic Book Club orders close 12th June.
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 12 June 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
School Management
| Office Hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm | Visitors must sign in and out of the school via the Office. |
| Join QParents | Late to school? Parents must sign children in to the office. |
| Transport Forms | Time Out Poster Keeping Our Kids Healthy |
| Birthday Celebrations at School | Medication at School |
| Mandatory Volunteers Training | School Dress Code |
| Payment Methods | Health Food and Drinks at School |
Communication with Parents/Carers
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Community News
Pittsworth Crafty Quilters
The Pittsworth Crafty Quilters are running Sewing Classes in the July School Holidays: Monday 7 July and Wednesday 9 July.
Limit is for 12 children on both days.
Names need to be given to Diane Hudson 0427 931 884 or email: pittsworthcraftyquilters@gmail.com before 10 June in order for supplies to be purchased. The cost will be $10 for the Monday and $20 for the Wednesday.
Monday: the children will be doing an embroidery on a 10 inch square.
Wednesday: the children will be making the square into a cushion cover.
All materials will be supplied including the cushion to put in the cover.
Times:
Monday: 8.45am to 12.30pm
Wednesday: 8.45am to 3pm
Location: School of Arts Building, Yandilla Street.
| Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 | DV Connect 1800 811 811 |
| Family and Child Connect 13 32 64 | Life Care Pittsworth. Free & Low cost food. 0418 615 773 |
| Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 | Bullying. No Way! |
| headspace | Lifeline 13 11 14 |
| Parentline 1300 30 1300 | Standby – Suicide Bereavement Support 1300 727 247 |
| Chaplaincy Donations gratefully received! BSB 084004. Account # 833694350. Pittsworth Primary School: 178532. | |
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/