Newsletter - 03/09/2025

Principal News

Term 3 Week 8, the weeks are certainly flying.

A reminder that this Friday is a gazetted Student Free Day. This is a day where the staff spend time engaging in professional development related to their jobs. Students get to enjoy a long weekend in this glorious weather we are currently enjoying.

School Opinion Survey
We thank everyone for their participation in the School Opinion Survey throughout the past month. Your voice will be collated and allows the school to prioritise the most important work going forward.

School Absences
We are seeing a real spike in students arriving to school late and leaving early. Learning commences at 8:50am and finishes at 3:00pm and any time lost reduces the learning of important concepts being covered in the classroom.

Teacher Aide Week
This week we celebrate our incredible teacher aides as part of Teacher Aide Week. They are the heart of our classrooms, the support for our teachers and the cheerleaders of our students. Our school wouldn’t be the same without our hardworking and highly experienced aides. Please make sure you thank a teacher aide if you are in the school this week.

Year 4 – 6 Swimming
Throughout weeks 9 & 10 our Year 4 – 6 students are engaging in swimming lessons. These lessons are really great value for money as if you were to take your child for a lesson at a swim school, you may pay upwards of $16 for a 30 minute session. Students are taught by fully qualified instructors and are grouped according to their ability.

Parentline: Support and advice for all Queensland parents and carers
Being a parent can be rewarding—but it can also be challenging. Whether you’re trying to support your child with school issues, friendship challenges, behaviour, or tough moments at home, it’s completely normal to feel unsure about what to do next.

Parentline is a free and confidential service available to all Queensland parents and carers. No problem is too big or too small—and reaching out early can make a real difference.

Parentline offers advice and support on a wide range of parenting topics, including:
- bullying and friendship issues
- parent–child relationships
- parenting strategies and behaviour management
- mental and emotional wellbeing—for both children and parents

You can speak with a trained professional by phone or webchat (6am-midnight), seven days a week.

An online bullying support forum is also available. This is a safe, moderated space to connect with others, ask questions, and share experiences.

📞 Call 1300 30 1300

💬 Visit parentline.com.au

Because parenting doesn’t come with a manual—but help is here when you need it.

Tracey Adams
Principal

Heath & Physical Education

Capricornia Track and Field Selection

Congratulations to our talented athletes! They are now off to the Queensland State Titles in Townsville.

Telesia-Grace Amuia – 10 years: Shot Put
Eden Steindl-Corrie – 10 years: 100m, 200m, Relay
Jack Goddard – 11 years: 100m, Relay

Swimming Lessons  |  Years 4, 5 & 6

A reminder that in weeks 9 & 10 (commencing this Monday 08/09), swimming lessons for Years 4, 5 & 6 will take place.  Consent and payment has now been finalised. 

Swimming Carnival  |  Years 4, 5 & 6

Reminder that all notes / nominations need to be return by Monday 8 September so that the swimming carnival can be planned on Friday 19 September. Once we have the final number of students participating on the day we will know how the day will run. 

Russell Hope
HPE Teacher

From the Guidance Officer

R U OK?
Thursday, September 11, 2025

Got a feeling that someone you know or care about isn’t behaving as they normally would?  Perhaps they seem out of sorts?  More agitated or withdrawn?  Or they’re just not themselves.  Trust that gut instinct and act on it. 

By starting a conversation and commenting on the changes you’ve noticed, you could help that family member, friend or workmate open up.  If they say they are not OK, you can follow our conversation steps to show them they’re supported and help them find strategies to better manage the load.  IF they are OK, that person will know you’re someone who cares enough to ask. 

Follow the 4 steps of an R U OK? Conversation

Alexia Wotherspoon
Guidance Officer

Music & Instrumental

2026 Instrumental Program Parent Sessions
For parents of students wishing to join the 2026 Instrumental Program (Strings - Year 3 / Woodwind, Brass, Percussion - Year 4).  Parents must attend one session for their child to be considered. 

Dates:
- Wednesday September 10, 6pm
- Thursday September 11, 2pm
- Friday September 12, 2pm

Linda Miller
Music Teacher / Instrumental Music Coordinator 

From the Library

Brittany Kendall          Jo Struthers
Teacher Librarian       Teacher Aide

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Katelyn Sartor
6C Teacher

From the Arts

Drama Group Eisteddfod

Updated Schedule
A note is being sent home with students with some changes to the rehearsal schedule (table below), along with additional information. 

Eisteddfod Performance
Mackay Entertainment Convention Centre - Theatre
Sunday, October 12, 2025
8:30am - Session 44, Section 469
Tickets to watch can be purchased online or from the box office on the day for $10

*If your child is unavailable on this day, please email Sam Scott-Girgenti asap so that the necessary changes can be made to the performance

Spectacular

Please see below links to notes that went home earlier in the term.

Sam Scott-Girgenti
Dance/Drama Teacher

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