2025 Term 1 Week 6 Newsletter
Principal's News
P&C Fancy Dress Ball - connection with community!
What a fantastic way to begin the school year! Our Fancy Dress Ball was AWESOME with over 250 people attending the night of loud music, fun and games. A HUGE SHOUTOUT to the many parents & staff who assisted in making sure that this night ran successfully: with many people helping, no job was too big for any one person.
Research shows that the most successful schools engage students, parents, carers and the community as partners in supporting student learning and wellbeing. There is overwhelming evidence that parent engagement has a positive effect on student achievement.
Term 1 Parent Teacher Interviews -Monday 24 March
We invite all parents and carers to attend the Term 1 Parent Teacher Interviews to be held at Bottle Tree Hall on Monday 24 March 2025. Please click on the link below to make your booking!
Monday 24 March.
2.00pm – 6.30pm
- To place your booking, please click on the link below:
- https://pittsworthss.schoolzineplus.com/2025ParentTeacherInterviewsTerm1
GRIP Leadership
Student leaders attended the annual GRIP Leadership Day at Highfields.
The takeaway quote for the day was: "Leadership is not about privilege, it's about people".
Year 5 Student Leadership Folios are available for collection from the office for those students interested in applying for leadership positions in 2026.
Class of the Week
Each week, a specific class will be chosen as our “Class of the Week”. Students will do a small parade presentation on the Monday of their chosen week, they will have the Principal visit their classroom and view / engage in learning, they will have their class photo in the newsletter, they get to go out five minutes early at first break on Friday, and everyone gets a special job in the kitchen garden, with the Eco Club, on Friday.
- 10 March. Year 6MP
- 17 March. Year 34B
- 24 March. Year 3A
- 31 March. Year 23W and 2H
Preps Recycling at Eco Club
Update your personal details today!
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.
Curriculum
Homework Centre for Yr 3-6 Students
Register your child today to attend Homework Centre every Wednesday from 3pm – 4.15pm. Afternoon tea included!
NAPLAN Timetable - Year 3 & 5 students
NAPLAN commences on Wednesday 12 March. Below is a timetable for all Years 3 & 5 students. Those students who are participating in Choir Camp on Wednesday 19 & Thursday 20 March will be provided alternate times to undertake NAPLAN. Friday 14 March: Choir students to undertake Conventions of Language and Numeracy tests.
WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH | THURSDAY 13 MARCH | FRIDAY 14 MARCH | WED 19 MARCH | THURSDAY 20 MARCH | FRIDAY 21 MARCH | |
YEAR 3A | WRITING (paper) | READING | Conventions of Language | NUMERACY | CATCH UP | |
YEAR 3B | WRITING (paper) | READING | Conventions of Language | NUMERACY | CATCH UP | |
YEAR 3W | WRITING (paper) | READING | Conventions of Language | NUMERACY | CATCH UP | |
YEAR 5CN | WRITING (online) | CATCH UP WRITING & READING | Conventions of Language | Numeracy | CATCH UP | CATCH UP |
YEAR 5S | WRITING (online) | CATCH UP WRITING & READING | Conventions of Language | Numeracy | CATCH UP | CATCH UP |
NAPLAN Info Session and Resources
A Twilight NAPLAN session for parents and carers will be held on Thursday, 6 March at 6 PM. In collaboration with P&Cs Qld, the session will provide valuable NAPLAN information and helpful tips on supporting children to do their best. Resources are also available for both parents and students.
Sporting News
PSS Cross Country Timetable - 27 March, Bridgman Oval
Inner Downs Swim Trials
On Monday afternoon, eleven eager swimmers travelled to Toowoomba to participate in the Inner Downs trials for swimming. Everyone waited patiently for their turn to swim, some students waiting until just on dark to race. Congratulations to Chad, Isaac and Brodie who have made the Inner Downs Swimming Team and will travel to Gatton to swim their best and try for a spot on the Darling Downs team. Congratulations to all students that swam: they did a great job and represented Pittsworth State School with pride. Best of luck to those travelling to Gatton for the next level of competition.
Cricket Gala Day
Sporting events to mark on your calendar:
- Cross Country training each Tuesday and Friday morning from 8:30am, with Ms Will on Bridgman Oval.
- Netball Gala Day – 7 March - Year 5 & 6
- Hockey Gala Day – 19 March
- PSS Cross Country - 27 March
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
State School Sport | Inner Downs (IDZ) Trials date | Darling Downs (DD) Trials date |
Boys Cricket | 20th February | 10th March |
Netball | 17th March | 1st April |
Orienteering | School Based Nomination | 20th March |
Australian Football | School Based Nomination | 31st March |
Basketball (Girls & Boys) | 3rd April | 24th April |
Boys Rugby League | 18th March, Bunya 24th March | 29th April |
Girls Rugby League | School Based Nomination | 25th July |
Golf | School Based Nomination | 30th April |
Cross Country | TBC | 20th May |
Rugby Union | School Based Nomination | 27th May |
Boys Soccer | 28th April | 29th May |
Girls Soccer | 29th April | 30th May |
Tennis | School Based Nomination | 9th June |
Touch (Boys and Girls) | 26th May | 10th June |
Girls Rugby League | 25th June | 25th July |
Track & Field | 19th or 20th August (weather pending) | 1st & 2nd September |
Aquathlon | School Based Nomination | 25th October |
Softball | School Based Nomination | TBA |
The Arts
Choir: All students in year one to year six are invited to participate in school choir rehearsals every Wednesday in Bottle Tree Hall (starting at 8.00am).
Choir Camp: Thank you to all the parents who have completed online consent and returned forms for this year’s seventh Pittsworth Choir Camp. Choir Camp will be held at the Pittsworth Town Hall from Wednesday 19 March to Friday 21 March (week eight). Participating students have been having fun at regular choir rehearsals on Wednesdays. We are also holding extra rehearsals every THURSDAY at first break in the Art Room for the Choir Camp kids. Thank you to the wonderful parents on the P & C who are giving such great support to our kids attending Choir Camp and a very special thanks to the lovely Mums who have volunteered to supervise our Pittsworth singers for the three days - Mrs Stephens, Mrs Cameron and Mrs Rauchle. We also need help to assemble bags (with shirts, pencils and songbooks) on Friday 14 March at 12.00pm. Please contact Beth Wheeldon if you are able to help out.
HELP NEEDED! For Choir Camp, we will be borrowing the choir risers (tiered metal stands) from Millmerran State School. These risers can be folded up and transported in a small truck, large ute or vehicle with trailer. Volunteers are needed to collect the choir risers from Millmerran and return them after the Choir Camp concert. Please contact Beth Wheeldon as soon as possible if you are able to assist with transporting the choir risers.
Visual Arts: Students from prep to year six continue to impress with their skill development and concentration during visual arts lessons. Check out some of the talent in Art Room in the attached photos!
Art Club: Students in year four, five and six who are keen to collaborate on group artworks for our exhibition are invited to attend Art Club. The Art Room will be open for Art Club every Friday during term one: 8.30am - 8.50am and 11.00am – 11.40am. So far this term we have had fun creating rainforest vines, leaves and rocks for our exhibition at the beginning of term two!
CGEN 2025: Rehearsals for our Pittsworth Cluster CGEN Massed Choir have begun! Thank you to Mrs Dillmann, Mrs Greenwood and Mrs Sacagio for helping out at our rehearsals. Emily G travelled to Brisbane on 23 February to attend a call-back audition for Featured Vocalist. Although unsuccessful this time around, Emily demonstrated her impressive voice and has now joined the Massed Choir.
A massive thanks to Miss Chenyl who accompanied our budding CGEN dancers at their audition in Brisbane last Saturday – Dacian, Charlotte, Matilda, Zara, Carly.
Check out the fun we're having in the Art Room: https://www.facebook.com/PittsworthSS/videos/1201969651346062/
Date Claimer:
- 18-21 March - Choir Camp
- 2 May - ‘Where the Forest Meets the Sea’ Art Exhibition
- 16-19 July - CGEN 2025
P&C Patch
Tuckshop
Tuckshop is open Wednesdays and Fridays. Orders can be placed through the Qkr! app and close at 8.30am.
We are in desperate need of helpers in the Tuckshop! On Fridays we need two volunteers to help Karla, our Tuckshop convenor. Thank you to the people that have already put their name down. If you think you could possibly spare a few hours on a Friday morning, please contact Karla in the Tuckshop or email psssecretary@outlook.com
What volunteering in the tuckshop looks like…
2.5 hrs of your time. 9:00 – 11:30am (or longer if you wish)
- Printing and sticking on labels for online orders
- Burger/sandwich/wrap prep
- Pack orders with pre-prepared food items (muffins, milo balls, sumo cookies)
- Pack hot foods/drinks into order bags
- Wash and clean up
- Serve ice cream and ice blocks
It is that easy and the time will fly! Unfortunately, we will have to reduce our menu options if we aren’t able to get Friday volunteers.
Fancy Dress Ball
What a fantastic night! Thank you to all of the families that attended our ball, making it such a successful night!
Art Show
Our next big event, the school Art Show is coming up on Friday 2 May. Students have been very busy in their Art lessons creating their own pieces for the show. Keep your eyes peeled for further information.
Book Club
Reminder: Book Club Orders close 20 March.
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
A Special Meeting will be held at 6.15pm on Thursday 13 March in the Pittsworth Function Centre to formally appoint our 2025 Auditor. This will be followed by our March general meeting at 6.30pm.
Tuckshop Meal Deal Friday 21 March
Go to Qkr! to order the special MEAL DEAL for Friday 21 March.
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
| 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. |
| 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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Community News
PATS invites students of Pittsworth State School to audition to participate in the Pittsworth Amateur Theatrical Society’s production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat".
The production is open to students who are 10 years and older. This show features a youth choir, with lots of singing and stage time!
There will be a meeting for students (parents can stay!) who are interested in joining the youth choir for PATS’ production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Where - Senior Citizens When - This Thursday 6th March Time - 6.30pm to 7.30pm All information about the show, rehearsals, and how to prepare will be provided. Q&A to ensure everyone is informed. Spread the word!!!
| 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. | |
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/