27 June 2025

Principal’s Desk

Semester One Report Cards 

Semester 1 Report Cards were issued via email on Thursday the 26^th of June. The Department of Education is experiencing a statewide issue with One School reporting for parents who have Gmail email accounts. This means some families will not have received their child's report card. We have printed these report cards today and sent them home with students. If your child was absent today, the report card will be sent in the mail.

Report cards provide feedback to parents/carers about student learning in all curriculum areas. Teachers report to parents on student learning and achievement against the relevant achievement standards using the appropriate reporting scale. Information is also provided on student effort and behaviour throughout the semester.  If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s report card, please don’t hesitate to make an appointment with their class teacher. Parent/Teacher interviews will be offered again towards the end of Term 3. We use our assessment and reporting data to support continuous improvement. This data will inform our teaching and learning sequence.  

Academic Excellence Parade – Semester 1 2025 

At the end of each semester, we recognise and celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of Landsborough students during a special Academic Excellence Ceremony.  As our end of term schedule was very full, we will be holding this special ceremony early in Term 3, on Wednesday the 23^rd of July at 8:45 am.  We will also acknowledge our Semester 2 Class Captains at this ceremony.  This will be held in place of our Week 2 School Parade.  Parents and community are invited to come along and support the achievements of our students.  

Athletics Carnival 

Congratulations to all students who competed at the Landsborough SS Athletics Carnival Monday on our oval and on Thursday at Skippy Park. Congratulations to Petrie for winning the House Champion Shield. It was terrific to see so many parents, caregivers and supporters in attendance.  The positive way you supported not just your children, but all of our children created a terrific atmosphere for our students.  Thank you to Mr Spies for organising this fantastic event and to all our staff for their hard work throughout the day.   A big thank you to our P&C for providing the buses to and from Skippy Park.  This helped to make the day run smoothly.  Most importantly, our students were demonstrating our motto of, Your Future, Our Focus by encouraging their peers in such a collegial way.  

Landsborough State School 2025 Annual Improvement Plan  

We are six months into the enactment of our annual implementation plan for our school. Our priorities are: 

1. Implement Version 9 AC in English and Mathematics, with a focus on implementing consistent instructional routines across the school.
2. Embed whole of school support systems and processes (including PBL, Reboot, Support Model) to ensure we meet the range of student needs, maximising learning time and engagement in all areas of schooling.

Over the last few weeks, Mrs Clark has been supporting our teachers in their planning sessions in preparation for our Term 3 units of work.  These two priorities are key focuses during our planning meetings.  Our staff continue to explore best practices in the teaching of the Australian Curriculum to effectively engage and support our students in their learning journey. This is an opportunity for us to celebrate the incredible work of Mrs Clark and her leadership of our teachers. Our teachers work diligently to design interesting and engaging units of work for our students to learn in authentic ways. We aim to create a stimulating learning environment that nurtures the growth and development of each student. Mrs Clark supports our teachers in the Pedagogy space and supports teachers to teach and differentiate so that every student's learning needs are met in ways appropriate to the principles: the curriculum, the learning; and the learner.

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). 

Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability. 

The NCCD takes place in August every year.

The information collected by the NCCD helps teachers, principals, education authorities and governments to better support students with disability at school.

Support Teachers have recently been participating in North Coast Regional moderation and last week an inaugural cluster moderation with local schools.

See below Head of Special Education Services section for further information.

Maleny Apex Art Prize

Congratulations to Dusky Hill for placing first in the recent Maleny Apex Art Competition!

Dusky created a wonderful piece called ‘Mountain Scape” which will feature on the front cover of Maleny Apex’s next business directory!

Look out for next year’s competition for everyone’s chance to be involved.

Well done Dusky!

Parent Collection of Students

A reminder that when you are collecting your prep students that we are still learning right up to 2:30pm each day. Our young people can be easily distracted by outside noise and influences. We respectfully ask that you please come to the prep area no earlier than 2:25 to support us in teaching your children in the most supportive learning environment. We love having parent engagement in our learning community and thank you for supporting us with this.

2026 Enrolments

2026 enrolments are now open!  Collect an enrolment pack from our administration office. If you have a child starting Prep next year, please take note of the dates below.

Principal Tours 

Looking to enrol? Why not join a Principal Tour! These tours offer families the opportunity to view our school facilities, hear about the school’s approach to learning and ask any questions you may have. Upcoming tour dates will be advertised on our Landsborough SS Facebook page.

Happy Holidays

As we conclude the first semester of 2025, I would like to express my gratitude to the staff, students and community for their contributions to what has already been a remarkable year.   We have had a fantastic start to the 2025 school year, and I am very proud of what our young people have achieved. Thanks for making Landsborough State School such an amazing school.  Have a wonderful winter holiday and stay safe. Enjoy your time with your loved ones, family and friends. 

We look forward to meeting back together on Monday the 14^th of July, where we can continue our motto of, Your Future, Our Focus! We look forward to an exciting term 3. 

Landsborough Legends

Congratulations to our Landsborough Legends for this week. 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 8, Term 2 Landsborough Legends (presented Week 9)

Week 9, Term 2 Landsborough Legends (presented Week 10)

And congratulations to our Buzz Ticket winners for this week, each receiving Beefy’s Pie vouchers!

Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) -

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)

Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability. These relate to legislative requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, in line with the NCCD guidelines (2019).  

Information provided about students to the Australian Government for the NCCD includes: 

• year of schooling
• category of disability: physical, cognitive, sensory or social/emotional
• level of adjustment provided: support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary, substantial or extensive.

This information assists schools to: 

• formally recognise the supports and adjustments provided to students with disability in schools 
• consider how they can strengthen the support of students with disability in schools
• develop shared practices so that they can review their learning programs in order to improve educational outcomes for students with disability.

The NCCD provides state and federal governments with the information they need to plan more broadly for the support of students with disability. 

The NCCD will have no direct impact on your child and your child will not be involved in any testing process. The school will provide data to the Australian Government in such a way that no individual student will be able to be identified – the privacy and confidentiality of all students is ensured. All information is protected by privacy laws that regulate the collection, storage and disclosure of personal information. To find out more about these matters, please refer to the Australian Government’s Privacy Policy (https://www.education.gov.au/privacy-policy).

Further information about the NCCD can be found on the NCCD Portal (https://www.nccd.edu.au) and attached Fact sheet for Parents and Carers.

If you have any questions about the NCCD, please contact your school / Pam McPherson Head of Special Education Services.

Pam McPherson
Head of Special Education Services

Sport / HPE News

Athletics Carnivals

Great competition, fantastic sportsmanship and finally great weather for the Junior carnival on Monday and the Senior carnival on Thursday. Records tumbled with the following records being broken:

• 9 yrs Boys Long Jump – Kobi (3.39m)
• 9 yrs Girls High Jump – Ruby (1.00m)
• 9 yrs Girls Shot Put – Summer (5.52m)
• 11 yrs Boys Shot Put – Royalz (8.07m)
• 11 yrs Girls Shot Put – Deja (8.85m)
• 12 yrs Boys Long Jump – River (3.90m)

From the Senior Event the following Age Champions shone:

9 yrs Boys – Kobi
9 yrs Girls – Charlotte
10 yrs Boys – Rory
10 yrs Girls – Maddie H
11 yrs Boys – Ison
11 yrs Girls – Aria
12 yrs Boys – Evan
12 yrs Girls – Emma

All of the fantastic competition and enthusiastic participation resulted in the following points:

3^rd place: 472 points – Burgess
2^nd place: 508 points – Flinders
1^st place: 529 points – Petrie

Well done to all participants, the two days were fantastic and all students participating are to be congratulated on fantastic results, enthusiastic participation and great sportsmanship.

Students selected for State competitions

Good luck to Year 6 student, Royalz Brown, who is participating in the Boys u11 Rugby League State Carnival happening during the school holidays. Also congratulations to Deja Renata-Kokiri for being selected in the Girls u12 Rugby League team to compete at the State carnival in Townsville later this year.

School Administration and Finance

Student Absences

Every day counts - students who attend school all day, every day, achieve more positive outcomes.

Full day absence

Parents are required to report days absent by:

Calling 5436 2760 and leaving a voicemail.

Responding to the text message sent by the school

Emailing office@landsborss.eq.edu.au 

Late Arrivals & Early Departures

Late arrivals and early departures must sign in and out through our administration office.

NOTE: Unexplained absences will print on report cards.

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.

QParents

Throughout Semester 1 we have continued to use established processes (paper copies) to communicate information and seek consent for camps, excursions, incursions etc. with the aim of providing parents and carers with as much time as possible to sign up to QParents. We are in the process of fully transitioning to QParents which will mean that paper copies will no longer be provided. Please ensure that you have signed up to QParents so that you can access this important communication.

QParents is a secure, online portal that our school uses. QParents provides parents with quick, easy access to their student information including:

• student and attendance details
• report cards
• invoices and payment history
• consent forms for school activities such as excursions.

For further information, visit the QParents Website or call 13 QGOV (13 74 68).

LSS P&C

The P&C is made up of parents just like you! The primary goal of the P&C is to enhance the educational opportunities for the students at our school. But along with that, it is also a great platform to build lifelong friendships with other like-minded parents, enhance your skill set, become more informed on important school matters and policies, provide parent input and give back to our wonderful school community.

Being a P&C member does not mean that you must attend all meetings. Our meetings are where all decisions are made, therefore attendance is encouraged so you can have your say.

Our next meeting is Wednesday 30 July at 5:30pm in the Hive.

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

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! 

Community News

Beerwah Library School Holiday Program

With school holidays just around the corner, we thought we could update your school on what Libraries has to offer these June/July school holidays beginning on Saturday, 28th June 2025.

The following is a list of activities we have planned during this holiday period:

Scavenger Hunt - Library opening hours
Trial of Knowledge - Library opening hours
Family Board Games - drop in session
Mythical Creatures - drop in session
Dragon Foil Art - drop in session
Dragon Gliders and Craft - drop in session

For further details including dates, times and age restrictions for all of our sessions and other holiday activities at other branches, please check our Website at library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/whats-on/for-kids/holiday-activities/holiday-program or use this link.

We will also continue running the Future Engineers program here at Beerwah Library every Friday from 3.00pm to 4.30pm.

Ultimate Athletics

Ultimate Athletics is coming to Landsborough SS!

Little Athletics Queensland has launched a brand-new Fundamental Athletics Skills Training program just for Primary students!

Through fun games and activities, students will build their running, jumping, and throwing skills.

 Starts: Wednesday 30th July (Term 3 / Week 3)
 Time: 2:40pm–3:40pm
 Venue: Main Oval
 Cost: $85 for 7 weeks

Homestays Needed for International Students

Sunshine Coast Cartooning Event

Cartoon Kingdom's weekend art and cartooning program in the Sunshine Coast this July for kids aged 5-15.

Aero Catz Studio

At Aerial Catz, we believe in helping students build strength, confidence, resilience, and creativity through the art of aerial movement. Our classes include aerial silks, hoop, and other apparatus-based training, providing a safe and exciting way for young people to stay active while learning incredible new skills.

But it’s not just about being in the air – it’s about being uplifted by a positive, supportive community. Our instructors and families foster an environment where students of all levels feel welcome, encouraged, and inspired. Whether they're brand new or experienced performers, every child has a place with us to shine, grow, and feel connected.

Qld Kids Fishing Classic

The QLD Kids Fishing Classic (QKFC) is back for the upcoming school holidays! This fun and family-friendly competition is all about encouraging kids to get outside, enjoy nature, and put down their devices. 

About the Competition: 

• Open to kids aged 3–17 years living in Queensland, with categories for 3–7, 8–12, and 13– 17-year-olds. 
• Fish land-based, by kayak, or from a tinnie—no boat or travel required!
• Includes saltwater, freshwater, and pest species. 
• It’s a photo-only comp: participants simply upload photos of their catches to the 2 Bent Rods App. 
• Fish from anywhere in Queensland, whenever suits during the school holidays!

Check out more details on our website: 2 Bent Rods - Fishing Competitions 

And join our Facebook group: QLD Kids Fishing Classic

Email: 2 Bent Rods Team:  events@2bentrods.com.au 

Upcoming Workshops for Girls

HQ Plantations Community Open Day

HQP will be hosting a community open day on Saturday 19 July at our Beerburrum headquarters where we will showcase to the local community what we do.

We will have displays of the large machinery, fire tankers, insect displays, seedling and nursery displays and staff on hand to discuss forest management and stewardship.

We will also have goody bags and prizes to give away and food vans on site.