2025 Term 3 Week 6 Newsletter

Principal's News

Parent Volunteers - new Blue Card Requirements

Please be aware that as of September 20, 2025, ALL Parents, when working with any student other than their own children, will be required to have a Blue Card to volunteer in schools. This is a new requirement and must be explicitly followed by all schools as of this date.

We thank you in your understanding of this, as the safety of all students at our school is our highest priority.

Student Illnesses

At Pittsworth State School we value strong attendance, as being at school every day makes a big difference to student learning and wellbeing. We also understand that children can become unwell from time to time. If your child is sick, we ask that you keep them at home to rest and recover fully before returning to school. This not only helps your child get better faster, but also keeps their friends, classmates and teachers healthy. We look forward to seeing your child back at school once they are feeling well and ready to learn.

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

200m Heats Prior to Junior Athletics Carnival

Friday 29 August

6-8yr olds from 1:30pm on Bridgman Oval

Junior Athletics Carnival

Ages of competing athletes are calculated according to their year of birth:

5 Years  -  2020

6 Years  -  2019

7 Years  -  2018

8 Years  -  2017

Please note, there will be no Canteen running on the day.

Bottlebrush Cafe will have their coffee van on the oval.

Girls South West Rugby League Team

Congratulations to Tilly D who has been selected in the Girls South West Rugby League Team.  Tilly will travel to Townsville in week Week 10. Well done!

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

Choir:  Regular choir practice continues every Wednesday morning from 8.00am in Bottle Tree Hall.  Please check the school’s facebook page for any updates.

Art Exhibition:  Check out the highlights movie from our wonderful Art Exhibition!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I5uKFpWsAU

Pittsworth Amateur Theatrical Society Production: ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’
Congratulations to Emily G, Mr Santsingh, Mrs Wheeldon, Mrs Grover, Mrs Watts and Mrs Crotty – along with the many past parents and students of Pittsworth State School – who performed in last weekend’s incredible community production of ‘Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’.  Also congratulations to Matthew S for his role in the backstage crew.

Woolworths Charity Choir: 
Do you love to sing? Would you like a fun night out? Can you help raise funds for the Children's Hospital?  
Why not come along to Pittsworth's inaugural Charity Choir?!  
Men, women and children of all ages are welcome to come together for just two hours to learn a song in three-part harmony!  
Conducted by Beth Wheeldon, Pittsworth's first ever Charity Choir is guaranteed to be musically challenging AND lots of fun!
For tickets and further information, visit the service counter at Pittsworth Woolworths.

P&C Patch

TUCKSHOP

Have you tried our new menu items yet?  Vegetarian spring rolls, double cheeseburgers and cheese pizzas 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 on  0403 405 327 or email psssecretary@outlook.com.   Thank you to our regulars that have already put their name down.

Playground Upgrades

Over the past week, you would have noticed some construction work happening in the Junior Playground. Thanks to the efforts of the P&C, the Junior Playground is receiving new equipment and upgrades. We hope all current and future students enjoy playing in this refreshed space.

Book Fair

Happy Book Week!  Why not celebrate by coming to visit our Book Fair at the Pittsworth Function Centre.  All proceeds made from book purchases go towards books for our school library.

Book Fair opening times

Thursday 21/8 – 8.30-9.00am & 3.00-4.00pm

Friday 22/8 – 8.30-9.00am (closed for parade), 9.30-10.00am & 2.30-4.00pm

Monday 25/8 – 8.30-9.00am (closed for parade), 9.30-10.00am & 2.30-4.00pm

Tuesday 26/8 – 8.30-10.00am & 2.30-4.00pm

Club Pittsworth Raffle

Pittsworth SS P&C will be selling raffle tickets at Club Pittsworth on Friday 29^th August. 

Father’s Day

This year the P&C will be running a Father’s Day stall on Wednesday 3rd September.  There will be a variety of gifts to purchase ranging in price from $1 to $10.

To assist with the stall, we are seeking gift donations.  Donations can be dropped to the front office.  Alternatively, you can also donate to the stall via Qkr! and we’ll do the shopping for you!  We will also need some volunteers to assist with setting up on Tuesday afternoon and manning the stall on Wednesday morning.  Please email psssecretary@outlook.com if you are able to assist us with this.

We are also running a Father's Day raffle with some great prizes! Tickets can be purchased via Qkr!

Junior Athletics Carnival

Junior Athletics Carnival is coming up on Thursday 4^th September.  Unfortunately, due to a lack of volunteers, we are unable to open a canteen at the carnival this year.  Please ensure students are sent to school with a packed lunchbox.  However, Bottlebrush Café will be on site with a coffee van for all your coffee and snack needs.

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

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 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

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/