2024 Term 3, Week 10 Newsletter

Principal's News

Curriculum

We are responsible:  we engage in learning

PSS students have been provided different learning opportunities this week including being witness to a strong debate conducted by PSHS Year 7 and 8 students on the topic:  "Parents should charge their children living costs".  Congratulations to the Year 7 team for winning the debate. 

We are responsible:  we engage in learning

Years 1 and 2 students brains went into overload learning about many animal characteristics and habitats as they visited Darling Downs Zoo.  More photos & full story in the next edition of the newsletter!

The Chronicle Garden Competition

Students have been working hard on their entry for this year's Chronicle Garden Competition. We eagerly await the flowers being in full bloom to see what the design spells...

Mental Health Week

Events are planned for students, staff and community to engage in "Mental Health Week".

Friday 11 October.  10am - 12pm.  

Welcome Ceremony & Smoking Ceremony with William Thira-Mayinj Haupt at our Yarning Circle, followed by the Mura Biri Gururu Aboriginal Dancers performing in Bottle Tree Hall for our school community.  Everyone is most welcome to attend.

Connect with self, others and community.

Friday 11 October.  12:00pm - 3:00pm.  Prep - Year 4, "Read With Me"

Matthew Middleton, "Beezotted", reading his internationally acclaimed prize winning story, "Princess Bee and the Boy".  Talk about our native stingless bees.

Life Ed Qld School Visit.  21 – 24 October. 

Life Ed Qld supports and reinforces the important health messages being taught at home and in the classroom such as nutrition, healthy eating and the importance of physical activity, personal safety, respectful relationships and emotional well-being and more.

During State Education Week, Life Ed Qld will be based at Pittsworth State School and all children will access this program.  As the program is directly linked to the Australian Curriculum, the school will pay the $6 per student fee.

Check out “Meet health educator Elise” from Life Ed Qld on Vimeo.

School Student Broadband Initiative - National referral centre

School Student Broadband Initiative SSBI

Term 3 & 4 Important Dates

Sporting News

Junior Carnival Results

Congratulations to the following students:

Age Champions

5yrs – Elliot A & Sophie B

6yrs – Chad K & Elsie D

7yrs – Braxton S & Hannah W

8yrs – Hudson K & Tess W

New Record Holders:

Scarlett C – 6yrs Girls Shot Put – 3.61m

Elliot A – 5yrs Boys Shot Put – 3.95m

Chad K – 6yrs Boys Long Jump – 2.65m

Hudson K – 8yrs Boys Long Jump – 3.27m and 8yrs Boys 200m – 34.40sec

Nate F - 8yrs Boys High Jump – 1.05m 

Toby T – 6yrs Boys Discus – 15.35m

Elsie D – 6yrs Girls Discus – 9.68m

House Points

Condamine 749

Leslie 718

Darling Downs Aquathlon 11-12 Years and Multi-Class Aquathlon 11-19 Years (25/10/24)

Students are to see Ms Will if they are interested in participating in the DD Aquathlon and Multi-Class Aquathlon on Friday 25 October.  Further information will then be given.

The Arts

SRC News/Eco Club News

Student Support Services

P&C Patch

TUCKSHOP

Tuckshop will be closed last day of Term, Friday 13 September. Tuckshop will reopen as usual first week back.

Thank you to all of our fabulous Tuckshop volunteers who have helped Karla out across the term.  We are now in need of volunteers for Fridays in Term 4.  Are you able to help?  Please contact Karla Trott (0403 405 327), the school office or email psssecretary@outlook.com.  We have been quite light on helpers this year and unfortunately, if we are unable to get volunteers to help Karla on Fridays, we will need to reduce the menu options available. Even just one day a term helps!

Fundraising

Mango Drive

Our Mango Fundraiser is back!  Trays are back to 7kg and are priced at $25 each.  Tell your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues.  Order via Qkr!  Orders close Thursday 24 October.

Father’s Day
A massive thank you to Jess Briggs and Louise Boyes for organising this years Father’s Day event.  What a fabulous morning all our students had with their father figures!  Thank you to Ms Will for organising the fun games and a very special thank you to McLeans Farms who so generously donated the bacon and eggs again this year.

Junior Carnival Canteen

Also thank you to everyone that volunteered time to work in the canteen and/or baked treats to sell.  We wouldn’t be able to run the canteen without you!

Pittsworth Sprints Volunteers

What a busy fortnight of fundraising events!  Thank you to all who helped with the set up/pack down of the Sprints fencing.  This is a massive job that is only made easier by many helpers.

Book Fair

Thank you to all of the families who visited this year’s Book Fair and were able to purchase new books.  Mrs Morris has been able to purchase some exciting new books for our school library!  Happy reading!

Club Pittsworth Raffle Night 

The P&C raised $308.90 at the recent Club Pittsworth Raffles.
As per the previous general meeting, it was decided that the money raised from the raffle night would be provided to the PSS Chaplaincy program to support students.

Join Our Committee!

Would you like to make a difference in our school?  Would you like to see more community/family events in our school?  Would you like to have a say in how P&C funds are spent? Then join the P&C! 

If you have ideas or have ever considered joining, whether your child is in Year 6 or just starting out in Prep, now is the time.  New members are always welcome!

Please contact psssecretary@outlook.com or submit a membership form to the office to be accepted.

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), you will find the link and instructions below.   Once completed it lasts for the calendar year.

P&C MEETING

Our next meeting will be Thursday 10 October in the Pittsworth Function Centre starting at 6:30pm.

Mandatory Volunteers Training 

P&C Bank Account Details

Have you downloaded the Qkr! App to order tuckshop?

Quick, easy, no more looking for cash!

Tuckshop open Wednesdays and Fridays

School Management

Headlice

We have had multiple cases of Headlice at the school recently. Please check your entire household for headlice TODAY & commence treatment if required to help prevent spreading.  Please see below information.

Community News

Oral Health Care for PSS Students

The Dental Van is returning to PSS on 30 September. Forms have been sent home. Please complete and return the Registration Form asap. 

Cost of Living Support

Families and individuals are encouraged to check their eligibility for concessions and other support by visiting:

https://www.qld.gov.au/community/cost-of-living-support/concessions

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/