7 February 2025

Principal’s Desk

Welcome Back

I would like to welcome our students, staff, parents and community back for another great year at Landsborough State School.  I would also like to welcome our new families to our beautiful school community.  We have had a great start to the 2025 school year, with students very quickly adjusting to their new classroom routines, making new friends and getting straight into learning.  It has been wonderful to see our school continue to grow over the past two years, allowing us to continue our two class per year level structure.  This structure provides opportunities for teachers to work with their teaching partner to share ideas in teaching and planning and confirm next steps in learning and achievements through moderation.  This will be very beneficial for our staff as they work to implement the new Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum in English and Mathematics.  We are looking forward to a terrific year at Landsborough State School.

Welcome New Staff

I would like to formally welcome the following new or returning staff members to Landsborough State School for the 2025 school year:

• Tracey Legge – Teaching Prep L
• Amy Harris – Teaching Year 3H
• Melissa Dougherty – Support Teacher Year 3
• Lynette Leighton – Support Teacher Year 4-6

We are very lucky to have such a dedicated and enthusiastic staff at Landsborough and I have no doubt that the students, staff and community have made our new staff feel very welcomed.   If you would like to find out more about our new staff members, please view our Facebook page for staff profiles. 

Student Leadership Investiture

Our Student Leaders’ Investiture Ceremony will take place as part of our Week 3 School Parade on Monday 10 February at 1:45pm.  This special event will be held in our school hall.  Parents and Caregivers of our Student Leaders and Semester 1 Class Captains should have received an invitation to attend this event this week.  We hope to see you there to acknowledge and celebrate our young leaders.

Meet the Teacher Afternoon

This year, our class teachers will be hosting a Meet the Teacher Afternoon.  Classes will be timetable at different times over the next two weeks, to provide parents with the opportunity to meet each child’s class teacher, go through class routines and expectations and ask any questions they may have.  Below is a snapshot of the timetable.  We hope you can make it along to meet your child’s teacher/s. 

Uniform Expectations

It is an expectation that all Landsborough students wear full school uniform every day.  Our uniform includes our school polo shirt, wide brimmed hat (preferably school hat), plain black school shorts or skorts, plain white or plain black socks and all black shoes. During the winter months, students are expected to wear either the school jumper, or a plain black jumper (no logos). Please ensure that your child wears the correct uniform to school, or reach out to us if you need any assistance with providing the correct uniform for your child/ren. 

Student Personal Devices – Phones Away for the Day Policy

Queensland state schools are committed to reducing the distraction of mobile devices to provide optimal learning environments for all students.

The policy which was introduced in 2024 for Queensland state school relates to mobile devices include mobile phones, wearables such as smartwatches, handheld devices and other emerging technologies which have the ability to connect to telecommunication networks/internet and/or take digital photos/videos.

All state school students must keep mobile phones and devices switched off and ‘away for the day’ during school hours.

To ensure that we comply with this policy, we request that parents and caregivers:

• support their child to meet expectations of the school's local policy approach for student use of mobile devices, as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct
• support implementation of the local policy approach by using the school’s preferred communication channels to contact their child during school hours
• work with the school to resolve issues regarding student compliance with the school's local policy approach.

Students who bring mobile devices to school, must sign them in at the start of the day in the office and sign them out at the end of the day from the office.  Thank you for your support with this.

Morning Arrival Time

Students are able to arrive at school from 8am each morning.  Students who need to be at school prior to 8am must access the before school care service – Helping Hands.  Years 3-6 students meet in the undercover area in F Block and remain there until the 8:25am.  At this time, I will then make morning announcements.  P-2 students meet in the Hall from 8am and remain there until 8:25am.  Mrs Clark will then make morning announcements.    Class teachers will pick students up from these areas at 8:30am. Students should not be waiting in or near the classrooms in the morning as teachers are busy preparing for resources for learning.  Thank you for your support with this. 

Student Behaviour in 2025

During lunch breaks and when visiting classrooms, I have been very impressed with overall student behaviour so far this year.  It is clear that our high expectations at Landsborough State School for student behaviour is being met in both the classroom and playground.  This is important, as every student who attends our school has the right to learn in a safe and supportive learning environment.  We continue to promote our 4 Bee’s:

• We are safe
• We are respectful
• We are responsible
• We are active learner

These expectations form an effective framework to review our everyday actions.  I encourage all parents to continue to reinforce these school expectations with your child/children. 

Attendance is the Key to Learning

Research shows that students who have good attendance are more likely to achieve high results at school. If students do not attend regularly or have a pattern of arriving late/leaving early, they are miss valuable curriculum content being taught.  Being at school every day really does count, with one day absent each week quickly adding up to two months of missed lessons in a year. Currently our school’s overall attendance percentage is above 95% so far.  Although this is a great start, we would like to see this percentage remain this high throughout our first semester.  Great job Landsborough!

Head of Department – Curriculum

Welcome Back

There’s been an amazing buzz of excitement around the school as students settle into their new classes. I hope everyone had a great break and spent time with family and friends over Christmas. 2025 brings some changes in the curriculum, this year the changes are in Mathematics and English. We will be holding parent information sessions throughout the year as well as including information in newsletters and on Facebook to support and inform parents of the updates.

Snapshots

At the beginning of each term, we include the Curriculum Snapshot in the school newsletter for each year level. This document is a snapshot of the learning that will take place in each of the subject areas for this term. I encourage families to use this document to discuss with your child/ren what they will be learning.

Before school

It’s wonderful to see everyone following the school’s expectations of waiting under A block if arriving before 8:00am. If you arrive after 8:00 am Prep-Yr 2 head straight to the hall and Yr 3-6 wait under F block with their school bags where they will supervised by staff. This week is the first week the Prep students have met in the hall and they are doing a fantastic job.

Parent Information Session

Mark the date. I will be holding our first parent information session on Thursday 6^th March, 8:45-10:15 am. More information will be in our next Newsletter as well as on our Facebook page.

Landsborough Legends

What a way to celebrate our first week back at school for 2025!  Here is this year’s first group of Landsborough Legends. Unfortunately, due to a power outage, we had to delay the presentation of these Landsborough Legend awards until Monday 10^th February.  Our staff had so many lovely things to say about these fabulous students.  Well done everyone!

NOTE: If your child is away on the day they are to receive their Landsborough Legend certificate on parade, they will receive their certificate from their classroom teacher.

Week 1, Term 1 Landsborough Legends

School Administration and Finance

School Grounds

A big thanks to everyone who looked out for our school over the break. A reminder that our school grounds, including the ovals and undercover areas are out of bounds outside of school hours. Please remind your children that they are not permitted on the grounds outside of school hours.

Police have encouraged members of the community to report suspicious activity and incidents of trespassing. We encourage our school community to keep an eye on our school. If you see any suspicious activity occurring, please contact administration or contact the appropriate authority.

2025 School Photos

SMILE!! Our school photo day for 2025 is booked in for Thursday 20 February.  We would encourage all students to attend in clean, neat and correct uniform with consideration given to hair and jewellery on this day. If students are absent, a catch-up day with be held on Monday 3 March. All students will be photographed so as to be included in their class group. 

If you wish to order photographs there are two payment options:

1. Online Option by using the link below.
    www.portraitpatch.com.au
    Note: Online Sibling orders must be completed before 3pm on 19th February.
2. Pre-payment Envelope Option. Envelopes have been sent home with all students. Families wishing to purchase photo packs by cash are required to return these envelopes to the allocated locked box for Portrait Patch at the school office no later than 8.30am on the day of the photo shoot. Please ensure your sealed envelope contains the correct money, as change will not be available. Note: If you have placed your order online there is no need to return the envelope to school.

Dental Van

The School Dental van is now located onsite at Landsborough State School, offering a free dental examination to all students.

Appointments are now being made. Students will bring home an ‘Oral Health’ consent form. If you would like your child to see the dental van, please complete and return the form to our office as soon as possible.

This is a great opportunity for your child to have a check-up and get some great advice on how to look after their teeth. The best part is it is free!!

Payment of Invoices

We have a range of options for parents wanting to pay invoices for school activities

• BPOINT / BPAY (our preferred payment method). On the bottom left of the invoice you will find a link for this payment method.
• Come to the school office in person and pay via cash or credit/debit card.
• Centrelink deduction.

Landsborough State School is committed to help ease cost of living pressures for families. If you are experiencing financial difficulties payment plans can be arranged. For more information, please contact our Business Manager, Petra, on 5436 2777.

2025 Student Resource Scheme

2025 Student Resource Scheme payments are now due. We accept payment via the following methods:

• BPOINT (our preferred payment method). On the bottom left of the invoice you will find a link directly to the Bpoint portal to pay online by credit or debit card.
• Cash
• Credit / debit card in person at the office
• QParents
• Centrelink deduction

Please read the SRS Annual Parent Information Letter for further information regarding the 2025 Student Resource Scheme.

Landsborough State School Facebook Page

The Landsborough State School Facebook page is a great place to keep up-to-date regarding upcoming events, what volunteers are needed and helpful reminders in case you missed the notification. If you haven’t already ‘liked’ our Facebook page, jump on and do so now.

2025 School Calendar

Check out the 2025 school calendar available for download on the Education Queensland website:

Does your child require medication at school?

If your child needs to take medication at school, please provide the office staff with:

• a completed and signed Consent to administer medication form;
• the medication in its original container; and
• medical authorisation (e.g. the pharmacy label, or a letter from the doctor, or a completed and signed health action plan).

Please ask our administration staff should you have any questions.

Exciting News!  Digital Consent Forms Are Coming in 2025!

Our school is moving to digital consent forms to streamline processes and improve communication with families. No more looking through schoolbags for permission forms…....just log into QParents and provide consent quickly and easily!

To prepare, we encourage you to sign up for QParents. This platform is essential for accessing digital consent forms and offers features like 24/7 access to school invoices, absentee notifications, and your child's academic reports.

How to Sign Up:

Invitations have been emailed to those not yet registered. Just follow the instructions to complete your account setup using your child's EQID, found on their invoices. Need help or can't find your invitation?  Contact our office for assistance.

Thank you for supporting this exciting change!

Register today at http://qparents.qld.edu.au

Contact details

It is important that we have up-to-date contact information for parents and carers so that we can keep you informed. To advise of any change to parent or carer personal details (including email, mailing address, home phone, mobile or emergency contact details), please email office@landsborss.eq.edu.au or update your details via QParents.

Classroom News

Year 1 - Great Start to the Year

Year One is so much fun!  What a great first day we all had getting to know each other.  

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Year 6 Senior Shirts

** Attention Year 6 Parents / Carers **

Orders for the Year 6 Senior Shirts close on Friday 21 February. Don’t miss out!  Get your order form in ASAP to secure your shirt!

Chappy Ice Cream Fundraiser

Next Friday February 14, Chappy Anita is holding an ice cream fundraiser. See below for full details.

Guidance Officer

MYCP Program

Concerns regarding young children with difficult and defiant behaviours? The Management of Young Children Program (MYCP) is available in 2025.

The MYCP is supported by Landsborough SS, Beerwah SS and Elimbah SS (therefore no cost for these families) and is a practical and individualised behaviour support program for parents and carers of young children aged 2½ to 7 years and their families. It is a well-established and evidence based early intervention program targeting children who display defiant or oppositional behaviour with the aim of reducing such problematic behaviours in primary school and beyond.

Other families/ schools outside of this catchment area have the option of accessing the ‘user pay’ option which is currently $750 for 6 x 1 hour individualised sessions. For more information or interest in participating in the program, please see the school website link or contact the Landsborough SS office 5436 2777.  

LSS P&C

The Landsborough State School P&C Association welcomes you into our community for this upcoming school year and beyond.

Our P&C consists of parents, carers and community-minded people who want to improve our school. Our P&C is open to all parents and citizens of the school community. Involvement in the P&C will allow you to gain a closer connection with your child’s education through:

Direct monthly access to the Principal and other members of staff.

Information and explanation about what is happening in the school currently and what is planned in the future.

Have a say about issues of concern and school policies.

As a member your vote counts.

You are actively linking home with school, which strengthens the partnership that has a vital impact upon your child’s academic and social growth.

We encourage all LSS families to come along to our P&C meetings, join the P&C committee and/or participate in our events and fundraising activities throughout the year. Our meetings are where all decisions are made, so please come along and have your say.

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 12^th February at 5.30pm in the HIVE.

Our AGM is scheduled for Wednesday 26^th March at 5.30pm.    

The P&C coordinate several initiatives and events throughout the year to foster school and community spirit as well as raise funds for important projects and resources.

We encourage all LSS families to come along to our P&C meetings, join the P&C committee and/or participate in our events and fundraising activities throughout the year. Our meetings are where all decisions are made, so please come along and have your say.

In the meantime, if there any questions please don't hesitate to contact us at: landsboroughpandc@outlook.com.

Book Club

Book Club has arrived! Look out for your copy of Book Club coming home in your child's schoolbag! It's packed with hundreds of books from just $3 to help you on your child's reading journey. 

Orders close 13th February 2025.

NOTE TO PREP FAMILIES: When ordering for your child, the Prep classrooms are listed under "Foundation/K". 

Ordering is to be done online via the following link (cash orders are currently not being accepted).

Breakfast Club

It’s me, Toasty! I’m here to let you know Brekky Club is back for 2025! Join us on Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 7:45 and 8:20am for some toast, cereal, fruit and laughs.

A huge thank you to the Kirkham family who have been supplying us with delicious hot cross buns, cheese and bacon rolls, and vegemite scrolls to enjoy. Your support is certainly appreciated!

Parents and carers, we are always looking for volunteers, so please let us know.  This is also a great opportunity to catch-up with other parents and have a chat.

Donations to Brekky Club are welcome. We are always looking for different healthy things to serve.

Subway – Available Every Thursday!!

Thanks to the team at Subway Glenview, we will continue to offer a Subway meal deal EVERY THURSDAY as a healthy school lunch option for students.  The meal deal includes your choice of a 6-inch sub or wrap, a drink (water/juice) and a cookie. Ordering must be done online via the Flexischools App.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  For parents who already have the App from last year, you will need to assign your student to the appropriate class (i.e. their new 2025 class) in your Flexischools account. This can be found in the ‘profile’ section.

Orders must be placed by 5pm each Wednesday to ensure your order is delivered to your child’s classroom for 1^st break on Thursday.

Uniforms - The School Locker

Landsborough State School uniforms are available to purchase from The School Locker Maroochydore.  This store is open 7 days a week for convenient shopping. You can also make purchases online and have the items home delivered! 

Road Safety Message – Department of Transport & Main Roads

With the start of a new school year, we like to remind all road users about the importance of road safety, especially around schools.

Community News

Deadly Kids Yarn Up

Our first nations students participate in these sessions. Parents and carers are welcome to come along and join in too! For 2025 we will meet on the last Friday of each month from 9:00am – 10:00am in the HIVE.

Maleny Rangers Football Club Sign On

Nambour Rugby Union Club

The 2025 Season is LOCKED & LOADED and we can't wait to get started!! While we wait for our official training to start, we invite all our new and returning players to come down to The Manor for Senior & Junior Pre-Season Toad Tag!! Every Tuesday 4.30pm.

Run off some Christmas cheer, catch up with old mates and meet new ones.

Put the 1st of March in your diary folks!! Our Sign On/Open Day Extravaganza is happening and we have an epic day of fun, prizes and treats planned!

Please keep an eye on our socials for Sign-On links for everyone who is as keen as us to get into some Rugby in 2025!!

Free Autism Workshop for Parents

Glasshouse Hinterland AFC Sign On Day and Car Boot Sale

Mooloolah Soccer Club

Tween Talk