2025 Term 3 Week 8 Newsletter

Principal's News

Bus Zone Safety

A reminder to all families that our school’s bus zone is a dedicated area determined by Main Roads for buses only. For everyone’s safety, please do not drop off or pick up students in this zone between the hours of 8am-9am and 3pm-4pm.

Using the bus zone for quick stops puts students, bus drivers, and other motorists at risk, as it blocks visibility and can cause congestion. Please use the designated parking areas that are available near the school (including the Function Centre Car Park) to ensure that all students are safely dropped off to school each day.

Picking Up on Time

We know that at times afternoons can sometimes get busy. In order to keep all students safe and cared for, please aim to pick your child up on time each day. If you’re running late, please call to inform the school – students can then be safely supervised until you arrive.

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.

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.

Sporting News

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.

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

Term 3 Meal Deal – Wednesday 17^th September.  Keep an eye on the school Facebook page and Qkr! for more details. Tuckshop will be closed the last day of term.

Tuckshop will open as normal week 9.  Orders to be placed via the Qkr! app by 8.30am.

Can you help us?  If you can spare a few hours on any Friday morning, please contact Karla Trott 0403405327 or email psssecretary@outlook.com.   Thank you to our regulars that have already put their name down.

Playground Upgrades

It’s finally here!  Last week our upgrades to the Junior Playfort were installed.  These upgrades have been funded by the hard efforts of the Pittsworth SS P&C. We hope all of the junior students are enjoying trying out the new equipment. 

Book Fair

Thank you to Leanne for organising this year’s Book Fair and to all of the volunteers that assisted her.  We were able to raise enough money to purchase a 124 new books for the school!  These books will be spread between the library and the school’s “Read with me” program.  Happy reading!

Club Pittsworth Raffle

Thank you to everyone that came to Club Pittsworth last Friday night to support the P&C raffle.  We were able to raise $345.  Thank you also to Club Pittsworth for once again giving us this opportunity.

Junior Athletics Carnival

Junior Athletics Carnival is on this 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.  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 THIS 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^th 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

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 local music teacher, 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. 

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/