2025 Term 3 Week 4 Newsletter

Principal's News

At Pittsworth State School, we are committed to supporting the development of confident, capable, and independent learners. A simple, yet powerful way we can foster independence is by encouraging students to enter and exit the school grounds without assistance from their parents. We are asking that parents of students in Grades 1 to 6 allow their students to walk up to their classrooms of a morning and perform their morning routines by themselves. In regards to our Preppies, we ask that parents walk their children to the Prep Classroom Gate, and say your goodbyes at this point.

Allowing your child to walk themselves into school each morning and out in the afternoon helps build responsibility, self-assurance, and routines. These small moments of independence can lead to greater confidence in other areas of school life and help students take ownership of their day from the very beginning.

We understand that some students may still need support, particularly in the early years, but we encourage families to gradually step back during Term 3.  A friendly goodbye at the gate can go a long way in building resilience and independence.

Thank you for your support with this important life skill for your child/children. Together, as a school community, we can help our students grow into confident individuals.

School Opinion Survey

This year’s School Opinion Survey runs from 28 July to 22 August. Parents, carers, students in selected year levels, and staff have been emailed a link to participate. Your feedback will help us understand our school’s strengths and areas for improvement. Survey responses are confidential. Find out more on the School Opinion Survey webpage or contact school administration.

Curriculum

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.

Win Books for Our Library!

Book Week is almost here, and our school has an exciting opportunity to win up to $2,500 worth of new books for our School Library, thanks to QBD Books!

Here's how you can help us win:

1. Visit QBD Books: Drop by your local QBD store (Toowoomba Grand Central is closest) any time between July 1st and August 23rd.
2. Hand in our Flyer: Simply present our school's flyer (attached below) to the team – no purchase is necessary!  If you want a printed flyer, ask a member of our Admin team.
3. Every Flyer Counts: Each flyer submitted equals one entry for our school. The school with the most entries wins!

Let's work together to boost our library collection!

Sporting News

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

P&C Patch

TUCKSHOP
New menu items!  Vegetarian spring rolls and double cheeseburgers are now available for order.

Tuckshop continues on Wednesdays and Fridays this term.  Orders to be placed via the Qkr! app by 8.30am.

We are still seeking Friday volunteers for this term.  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 that have already put their name down.

Art Exhibition
Congratulations to Mrs Wheeldon, our amazing Pittsworth State School artists and all involved in another successful Art Exhibition!  Thank you also to our fabulous P&C volunteers for all of your assistance with manning the door, cooking, running the canteen and the raffle table.  We couldn’t do it without you!

A massive thank you to the following people/businesses that donated prizes for our raffle:
Cains Pharmacy
Pittsworth District Alliance
Kim Marsden
TMT Photography

Pittsworth Sprints
Pittsworth SS P&C have again been asked to help set up and dismantle the temporary fencing for the sprints for a large monetary donation. As the saying goes, many hands make light work and this activity is no exception.

Please click the link to let us know if you are able to assist with set up on Saturday 6^th September (from 2pm) and/or dismantle on Sunday 14^th September (from 3pm)

https://pittsworthss.schoolzineplus.com/survey/55

Playground Upgrades
Thanks to the efforts of the P&C, the junior playground will soon be seeing some new equipment and upgrades.  Installation will hopefully occur by the end of term.

Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming up.  Keep an eye out for further information.  We will also be needed volunteers to assist with manning the stall.  Please email psssecretary@outlook.com or see Leanne Wood if you are able to assist any morning or afternoon across the week.

Father’s Day
This year the P&C will be running a Father’s Day stall on Wednesday 3rd September.  There will also be a Father Day raffle with some great prizes. Tickets will be sold via Qkr!  More details to come, keep an eye on the school Facebook page.

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 14^th August 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

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

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/