4 September 2025

Principal’s Desk

Understanding the difference between Reboot and Relaunch

It can be confusing for parents and community to stay up to date with all of the different processes and strategies we use at school to support learning.  Two of the terms we use at Landsborough State School which are often confused are Reboot and Relaunch.  Below is a quick definition of both, to help you understand the difference.

Reboot is our overarching proactive program that supports our PBL (Positive Behaviour for Learning) systems. It is designed to teach children how to understand their brains and emotions, helping them develop positive self-regulation and self-management skills. Reboot provides the foundational strategies and language we use across the school to support all students in managing themselves effectively and positively.

Relaunch, on the other hand, is a targeted intervention used following the play break, where we address specific, high-level or recurring behaviour choices. Relaunch sessions focus on helping students reflect, reset, and prepare to re-engage with learning. During Relaunch, we utilise Reboot strategies and language to support students in understanding their behaviour and developing more positive responses moving forward.

Monster Colour Fun Run

Our P&C's Colour Explosion Fun Run will be held on Friday 19 September.  This is our major school fundraiser for 2025 and is an event not to miss!  Each week we will be announcing a new weekly colour run challenge!  Challenge 1 and 2 were won by 1S.  They thoroughly enjoyed their extra play and Icy Pole prizes.  Last week, the highest fundraiser (so far) from each class had the opportunity to sit in VIP seating for our school parade.  Our next challenge will be looking for the class who has the highest increase in registrations during week 8. Remember, participation in the School Fun Run doesn't require fundraising, but you do need to register to participate.  This is your permission form!

Register at: 

Don’t forget to register!

Cross Country

Congratulations to all our P-2 students who participated in the Junior Cross Country last Tuesday.  We finally got some beautiful weather to run this event.  It was so lovely to see so many parents and caregivers come and support our runners.  Everyone tried very hard and our senior leaders did an amazing job of supporting our junior runners.  Thank you to Mr Spies and our staff for organising this event.  Congratulations to Flinders who won the Cross Country for 2025.

Landsborough Vitamin Bee Show Choir

On Monday, our wonderful Show Choir - Vitamin Bee performed Popular (From Wicked) and Coffee Break (from How to Succeed in Business without really trying) on stage.  They did an amazing job entertaining their peers, our staff and community.  Congratulations to our students, Dr Coull and Miss Melissa.  If you missed it, jump on to our school Facebook page to see the video. 

Now Taking 2026 Prep Enrolments

Thank you to everyone who came along to our 2026 Prep Parent Information Night on Wednesday. It was a great turn out!

A reminder if you are still yet to enrol, please lodge your enrolment forms ASAP as spaces are filling fast! Prep is the first year of school and provides the foundation for your child’s education.  It is compulsory for Queensland children to undertake Prep prior to Year 1. Prep is a full-time program in primary schools and has a defined curriculum.  Children attend Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 2:30pm.

Children must be 5 by 30 June in the year they enrol. Click on the below link and enter your child’s month and year born to see when your child can start Prep:

Enrolment packs can be collected from our school office for any interested parents.  Below is some information on our next Principal Tour, scheduled for Thursday 9 October at 9am.   Should you require further information please contact our school administration on 5436 2777.

Parent Teacher Interviews – Monday 15 September

Parent / Teacher interviews will be held this term on the afternoon of Monday 15 September.  This is a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with their class teacher. Attendance at these meetings also signals to your child that you value their education and how they are progressing. Booking information was emailed out to parents last week.   

Student Free Day

Just a reminder this that Friday 5 September 2025 is a Student Free Day.   Our school, including the Administration offices will also be closed on this day.

Happy Father's Day

On behalf of our entire community, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our P&C for running such a wonderful Father’s Day Stall this week. Your hard work and dedication have brought so much joy to so many families, and we truly appreciate all the thoughtful gifts you have provided. It’s so wonderful to see our community come together. Special thanks also to our student leaders for your help at the stall and for assisting each student to pick the most appropriate gifts.

On Sunday, we honour all the positive male role models who are helping to shape a brighter future for boys and young men everywhere. A special shout-out to the incredible fathers and father figures in our community—we appreciate all that you do, today and every day. Happy Father's Day!

Yours in Education

Selina Barry
Principal

Head of Department – Curriculum

Teacher & Principal Visits

Landsborough State School was delighted to recently welcome three teachers and members of the leadership team from Jones Hill State School. Their visit focused on observing how we teach phonics and reading at LSS. They were impressed by how confidently our students’ followed routines and met classroom expectations. Next week, we will host ten principals from the Lockyer Valley area. They, too, will be visiting classrooms to see the high-quality teaching and learning taking place at our school.

Fun Phonic Facts

c, k, ck, q, x, ch-they all make the same sound, so how do you know when to use the correct spelling pattern??

• Use ck at the end of a syllable with a short vowel (e.g. duck, rock, clock)
• ck is never used to start a word
• The /c/ sound at the beginning of the syllable is represented by a ‘c’ when the next letter is a, o, u, r, l (e.g. cat, cot, cut, crab, clap)
• Chose ‘k’ when the following letter is an i or e (e.g. kiss, kept, skip)
• At the end of a multisyllabic word the ‘k’ is dropped (music, electric) or when the next letter is a consonant (e.g. act, picnic)

Star Lab Incursion

Last week students had a fantastic time in the Cosmodome. Preps learnt about ‘What is weather’ and the various types of weather. Yr 1 students experienced a simulation of sunrise, sunset, day and night to see stars, planets, the Moon and constellations. Yr 2 students took a virtual trip through the solar system, taking off and landing on different planets. Yr 3 looked at the appearance of the Moon and learnt about measuring shadows using a sundial. Yr 4 had a story told by an astronaut to his grandchildren whilst observing the Earth from the Moon. Yr 5 focused on Earth’s place in space, our solar system, planet orbits, composition, relative sizes & distances, space exploration and technology while Yr 6 considered how geological and extreme weather conditions can affect Earth’s surface.

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 7, Term 3 Landsborough Legends (presented Week 8)

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

At school, we learn about our three brains using the Reboot approach. This helps children understand their feelings, behaviours and how they can make positive choices.

• Smart Brain: This is our learning and problem-solving brain. It helps us stay calm, think clearly, make good choices and get along with others.
• Emotional Brain: This is our feelings brain. It reacts quickly to emotions and can sometimes take over when we feel upset, excited or frustrated.
• Wild Brain: This is our safety brain. When we feel scared, angry or unsafe, this brain takes charge and tells our body to fight, run or freeze.

Children learn that all three brains are important, but they work best when the smart brain is in charge. Using Reboot strategies like breathing, pausing, and naming feelings, we can move from the Wild or Emotional Brain back to the Smart Brain.

At home, you might like to use the same language. By working together with a shared understanding of the three brains, we can support children to feel safe, calm and ready to learn.

OUR 3 BRAINS

Introducing our New Inclusion Teacher, Tim Kenny

Dear Parents and Carers

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Tim Kenny and I’m delighted to introduce myself as the new Inclusion Teacher at Landsborough State School, concentrating upon years 4, 5 and 6. I am stepping into this role while Lynette Leighton is on maternity leave, and I look forward to continuing the wonderful work she has done with our students, staff, and families.

I bring with me a passion for inclusive education and a strong background in both Special and Mainstream education both in the UK and Australia. Over the last 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching and leading in a variety of educational settings – from primary to high school – and I am deeply committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive and feel valued.

At the heart of my approach is a belief in communication and collaboration – with students, teachers, families, and the wider school community. I’m keen to connect with you, understand your child’s unique strengths and needs, and work together to create the best possible learning environment for them.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or simply want to say hello. I look forward to getting to know you and supporting your children as part of this vibrant and caring school community.

High School Transition Information for Year 6 families

Beerwah State High School

Please ensure Year 7 2026 Enrolments are finalised ASAP prior to the end of Term 3, Friday 19 September.

Email: enrolments@beerwahshs.eq.edu.au or call 5436 5333 for assistance with finalising your child's application for enrolment in 2026.

Maleny State High School

A reminder that enrolment packs are due by 3pm this Friday 5^th September. Please contact Maleny State High for further information Ph: 5499 8111.

Queensland Child Protection Week

Queensland Child Protection Week is held during the first full week of September each year – schools, businesses, community groups, and government organisations rally together to bring light to this important cause. Please see fact sheet link for further information and refer to the Kids Helpline website and resources for other valuable details.

Andrew Graham
Guidance Officer

School Administration and Finance

Student Resource Scheme – 2025

Parents on SRS payment plans, please note that all 2025 SRS fees must be paid in full by the end of Term 3. If you have any queries or are unsure if you have an outstanding account, please contact our administration staff on Ph: 5436 2777. Parents NOT PARTICIPATING in the scheme must provide their student with all the items that would otherwise be provided by the scheme.

We have a range of options for parents wanting to pay fees:

• 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.

If you are experiencing financial difficulties, part payments and payment plans can be arranged. For more information, please contact our Business Manager, Petra, on 5436 2777.

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.

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

Have you registered for Qparents yet? Electronic consent forms will soon be used for all excursions. Please take a moment to register for Qparents. If you do not have an access code or require assistance, please contact our administration office. Thank you for your support as we make this transition.

Register today at: 

HPE News

Surf Awareness (Year 5 & 6)

Our Year 5 & 6 students will commence their Surf Awareness lessons next term. Lessons will be every Thursday for five weeks, commencing on 16 October.

Swimming Lessons (Prep to Year 4)

During Term 4, students in Prep to year 4 will be participating in Swimming lessons. Lessons this year will be in an intensive block and will run for 1 week (each class will participate in 5 lessons). The swimming block will be in week 7 of Term 4 and will be conducted at Beerwah Pool, run by accredited instructors.

Further information regarding swimming and surf skills will be sent home in coming weeks.

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 8 October at 5:30pm in the Hive.

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

Colour Fun Run – Friday 19 September

Landsborough State School P&C are hosting a colour fun run on Friday 19^th September, however we can’t do it without your help!  We need volunteers to assist with this event, especially with the set up and pack up of the fun run course on the day. The more volunteers we have, the better the course will be!

We are looking for the biggest smiles we have ever seen from our students. All our students will become running rainbows of happiness!  Please volunteer your time to assist us to create a memorable event for our staff and students (click on link below to sign up to volunteer).

Subway

Thanks to the team at Subway Glenview, we will continue to offer a Subway meal deal EVERY THURSDAY as a healthy school 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.

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! 

Community News

Landsborough Girl Guides

Free Community Fair to Support Local School Chaplains

Baptist Church is proud to be hosting a fun-filled FREE Community Fair in support of our incredible local school chaplains who are making a real difference in the lives of young people in our schools.

We’re giving away three skateboards, and there are loads of exciting activities for the whole family!

Take on our massive inflatable obstacle course — as many times as you can! The person with the most runs on the day will win a special prize!

Enjoy an action-packed day with live music, giant bubbles, Giant Jenga, rock painting, a jumping castle, a special under-5s area, woodworking activities, face painting, and balloon animals!

Delicious food will be available, including a $3 sausage sizzle & drinks, and sweet treats like fairy floss, popcorn, and custard cups for only $1 each — with all proceeds supporting our chaplains.

Hunter Roasters will be on site with top-quality coffee and will donate a portion of their profits to the fundraiser.

Please note:

Only the coffee vendor will have electronic payment available.

All fundraising food items will be CASH ONLY — please come prepared to support this great cause!

When: 13^th September 2025
Where: 1247 Landsborough Maleny Rd, Maleny (in the paddock)
Time: 10am – 2pm

Join us for a day of fun, connection, and community spirit — and help support the wonderful work of Christine, Jayde, and Donna, our local chaplains serving our schools with care and compassion.

Let’s come together as a community — we can’t wait to see you there!

Fun & Funky Crafts

Self-Esteem Holiday Workshop for Girls in Year 3 & 4

This workshop will empower your Tween to feel AMAZING about who she is! She will learn tips and tricks to boost her self-esteem and she will learn why comparisons are SO UNHELPFUL!
Plus, she will also learn what makes her amazing, unique and different to everyone else and why it's so important to just be herself. Register at the website:

Brisbane Bullets Pre-Season Game – Sunshine Coast

The Brisbane Bullets are playing a pre-season game on the Sunshine Coast Friday 12th September. This will be held at the UNISC Arena at 6:30pm.