2024 Term 4, Week 6 Newsletter
Principal's News
This year's Awards Ceremony will be held at the Pittsworth State HIGH School (PSHS) Multi-purpose hall (the NEW hall), starting at 9am. Parents are asked to arrange for children to be taken directly to PSHS by 8.50am on Monday 02 December. Further information will be emailed to parents.
Parents & carers have received an electronic Student Consent Form: thank you for completing the consent form allowing your child to attend the Awards Ceremony. As per previous years, it is expected that all students attend the ceremony.
Highlights from Day for Daniel, World Teacher's Day, State Education Week, Grandparents Day, Mayoral School Achievement Award
Mayoral Prayer Breakfast: Haylee, Ari, Romily, Addison & Darby with Mayor Geoff Macdonald and Chappy Steve
Come to the "Koala Day"
Come along to the "KOALA DAY" this Saturday at the Pittsworth Function Centre.
KIDS - there will be a REAL koala for you to observe as well as an echidna, joeys and birds. Bec Kirby, Pittsworth Landcare, will be present on the day.
KIDS - have your KOALA COMPETITION submitted to Mrs Coonan by Friday, these will be on display at the PFC.
YMCA Qld
YMCA Schools Breakfast Program continues to support our school community by providing food and kitchen items. THANK YOU YMCA and to all who support this program!
PARADE
- 11th Nov – Pittsworth’s Got Talent Finalists Performances
2024 Semester 2 Report Cards
Report cards will be emailed to families by Friday 13 December 2024.
2025 Staffing and Class Allocations
As we begin preparations for 2025, we ask that you communicate with the school in relation to any possible changes with your child's enrolment in 2025. It is intended that 2025 classes be organised, and parents informed, by the last week of this term.
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 addresses, medical history.
Report Student Absences
QParents
P: 4619 8366 SMS: 0429 320 360
E: admin@pittsworthss.eq.edu.au
Friday 06 December 8am – 9.30am
FREE Breakfast for our whole school
Thanks to Sunny Queen Eggs!
Curriculum
Years 3-6 AusCycling
Term 4 Important Dates
| QuizWorx Yr1-Yr6 (Students with RI Consent only) | Thursday 14 November. |
| PSHS Junior Secondary Transition Day | Friday 22 November. All day. |
| PSHS Junior Secondary Transition Day | Monday 25 November. All day. |
| Kindy - Prep Transition Day | Tuesday 26 November |
| Awards Ceremony | Monday 02 December |
| Swimming Carnival | Wednesday 04 December |
FREE Breakfast School Musical MOVIE DAY | Friday 06 December |
| Year 6 End of year event | Monday 10 December |
| Last Day of Term 4 | Friday 13 December |
| First Day of Term 1 2025 | Tuesday 28 January |
2025 Booklist
Sporting News
2024 Whole School Swimming Carnival
Wednesday 04 December is the planned date for the whole school swimming carnival which all students are expected to attend. Families are invited to attend also & watch the fun!
Learn to Swim Lessons
Lessons will run for 30 minutes each week, on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, starting Wednesday 23 October.
Class times for ‘Learn to Swim’ | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
12:10pm - 12:40pm | 34PD | 34A | 45E |
12:45pm - 1:15pm | 34BR | 12C | 45CN |
1:35pm - 2:05pm | PS | 12HJ | 6S |
2:10pm - 2:40pm | PB | 12H | 6MP |
Week | Dates | Program |
6 | 6th – 8th November | ‘Learn to Swim’ Lessons |
7 | 13th – 15th November | ‘Learn to Swim’ Lessons |
8 | 20th – 22nd November | ‘Learn to Swim’ Lessons (Selections for PSS Carnival) |
9 | 27th – 29th November | ‘Learn to Swim’ Lessons (10-12 years) |
10 | 4th December | PSS Whole School Swimming Carnival |
11 | 11th – 13th December | Make up Swimming Lessons, if required (parents will be notified) |
The Arts
Choir: All students in Prep to year six are invited to participate in school choir rehearsals every Wednesday in Bottle Tree Hall (starting at 8.00am).
CGEN 2024: A documentary celebrating the 20 years of CGEN will be aired on Saturday 16 November (3.00pm) on Channel 9. An edited version of this year’s CGEN performance will be broadcast on Sunday 17 November (Channel 9).
CGEN 2025: Students keen to participate in next year’s CGEN are required to complete an ‘Expression of Interest’ form (see below). The form is due back to school no later than Friday 6 December. Students and parents needing further information about CGEN you can check the Nomination Guidelines below (or contact Mrs Wheeldon directly).
School Musical Movie Day: ‘Lost Paradise: The Garden that Time Forgot’
The movie version of this year’s school musical will be screened at the Pittsworth Function Centre for all students on Friday 6 December. Come to school dressed as your favourite character or wear your best gardening clothes!
Donations: Do you have any 2L icecream containers or 2kg yoghurt containers with lids? Any old newspapers lying around? What about old sponges and loofas? These items are being collected in preparation for some wonderful visual arts lessons being planned for 2025. Please send all donations to the school office where our wonderful Cultural Captains, Alex and Mitchell, will collect and store them.
Date Claimer:
6 December – ‘Lost Paradise: The Garden that Time Forgot’ movie screening
6 December – CGEN ‘Expression of Interest’ forms due
19-21 March – Choir Camp
2 May – ‘Where the Forest Meets the Sea’ Art Exhibition
16-19 July – CGEN 2025
State Honours Ensemble Program
Ari and Addison attended the inaugural State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP) in Toowoomba where they participated in the woodwind ensemble, Ari playing flute and Addison playing clarinet. Learning five new pieces of music over two days, the girls participated in a final performance with the woodwind ensemble in front of family and friends.
P&C Patch
TUCKSHOP
Open Wednesday and Friday. Orders to be placed via Qkr! app by 8.30am
Thank you to the people who have already volunteered in the Tuckshop this term. Unfortunately, we are still very light on helpers for the remainder of the term. If we are unable to find extra volunteers to assist Karla on Fridays, we will have to reduce our Friday menu options. If you are able to help, please contact Karla Trott on 0403 405 327, the school office or email psssecretary@outlook.com. It’s a very easy and enjoyable, social morning. Even just one day a term helps!
FUNDRAISING
Mango drive
Orders have now closed. Thank you to everyone that placed an order and supported this year’s Mango Drive. Keep an eye out for confirmation of the delivery date.
2025 P&C Events
Can you believe it’s time to start planning for 2025 already?! We have lots of events penciled into the calendar for 2025.
Our first major event is a Fancy Dress Ball to be held on Friday 21 February. This will be a very fun night for all of our PSS families to get together. We’ve booked the DJ, now you need to start planning your costumes! More information to come in the new year.
Do you have a student starting Prep next year? Do you know a new family starting at our school next year? The P&C will be hosting a morning tea to welcome our Prep parents/carers and new families. More details to come, spread the word!
Join our P&C in 2025!
Thought about joining the P&C this year but left it a little late? Be sure to keep an eye out for 2025 membership forms early in the year! Being a part of the P&C is one of the best ways to contribute to our fabulous school.
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
DATE CHANGE: Our final meeting for the year will be Thursday 21 November at the Pittsworth Hotel Motel starting at 6:00pm
Fancy Dress Ball! "Dress Up" (movie star, book character, superhero), "Dress Up" (black tie, formal dress, ballgown), "Fancy Hat" (wear a favourite hat), "Masquerade" (wear a mask), "I'm Dressed" (wear your favourite & most comfortable clothes!!)
Town Hall is booked, DJ is booked................PUT THIS ON YOUR FAMILY CALENDAR!!! A FUN night out for all!
P&C General Meeting
Thursday 21 November, 6pm
Pittsworth Hotel Motel
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
SRC News/Eco Club News
Student Support Services
School Management
Lost Property
Parents/Carers, please check the lost property tub (Under B Block) before the end of the school year. All remaining items will be donated to a local charity
| 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. |
| Excursion Consent Forms | |
| 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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No Aerosol Cans
Due to the severe sensitivity of some of our community members, aerosol sprays are not permitted at PSS. Parents/Carers, please ensure spray cans are not brought to school and that roll-on deodorants are substituted in their place. Assist in making PSS a safe place for all by checking your student’s bag for aerosol cans before they leave for school.
NO DOGS on the school grounds.
We prioritise student safety.
Community News
Have you returned your Dental Van Form?
Dental Van: Oral Health Care for PSS Students
The Dental Van is currently based at our school. Forms have been sent home. Please complete and return the Registration Form at your earliest convenience.
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/
| 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. | |
