13 June 2025

Principal’s Report

This week we held our annual Athletics Carnival, and what a fantastic day it was! It’s always a highlight of our school calendar, and it was wonderful to see our students giving their best, supporting one another, and displaying such outstanding sportsmanship throughout the event. Congratulations to all of our Age Champions and a big thank you to our families and community members who came along to cheer from the sidelines – your support makes a big difference!

Student Report Cards

End-of-semester report cards will be emailed to families on Wednesday of Week 10. If your email address has changed recently, please contact the school office to ensure we have your most up-to-date details.

Tracking Literacy Progress

At Mount Archer, we are very focussed on lifting the literacy and numeracy outcomes of all students. Mrs Griffin, Mrs Creek and I are currently working with every student to track their literacy growth. This information is shared with classroom teachers to support targeted teaching. If you are curious about your child’s progress, please don’t hesitate to speak with your child’s teacher or drop into the office for a chat with us.

Rockhampton Agricultural Show Success

This year, many of our students entered work into the Rockhampton Agricultural Show, and we’re proud to share that a number of students were awarded prizes for their efforts! A special thank you to Mrs Amanda Kearney for coordinating our entries and giving our students the opportunity to shine.

Thank you for your continued support,

Jeff Jepson
Principal

Deputy Principal’s Report

Mount Archer Day Fortnightly Focus

Our Fortnightly Focus for the Mount Archer Day in Weeks 7 and 8 has been to show respect for your own property and the property of others.

We have been teaching our students:

• Desk tops stay tidy.
• Raise your hand if there is something you need.
• We ask others first before we use their property
• We keep our tidy tray clean and organised
• Books are stacked neatly. Pencils in our pencil case.
• Keep desks in place. Floors are tidy.
• Care for classroom equipment.

Staff have voted for the classes who have best demonstrated showing respect for their own property and the property of others.

Week 6

Congratulations to our Mount Archer Day Fortnightly Focus Winners for Week 6. We’re proud to celebrate the amazing efforts of our winning classes, Prep B and 5P.

Week 7

A huge congratulations to 2H and 4/5H for being our Mount Archer Day winners in Week 7! Your efforts in especting the right of others to learn were outstanding!

Week 8

A big shoutout to Prep C and 5W for who took top honors on Mount Archer Day. Keep up the great work, everyone!

Digtial ThinkUKnow Presentation Update

Thank you to our Mount Archer parents who attended the recent ThinkUKnow online presentation. The session provided valuable insights into how we can better protect our children in the digital world. One key takeaway was that the average age of online gamers is 35, with most being men—an important reminder that not everyone online is who they appear to be. It was also recommended that children avoid using their real names online to help protect their identity.

The session also highlighted that social media laws are set to change in October, meaning children under the age of 16 should not be using social media platforms. Parents were also cautioned about apps with features that allow for hidden conversations or disappearing content. Although these features can make messages seem temporary, photos and videos can still be saved and shared. For more helpful resources and guidance, families are encouraged to visit the eSafety website.

As part of the Respectful Relationships Education program, Year 5 and 6 students will be learning how to recognise and assess risk in both offline and online contexts, and how to report any concerns. This will help students understand how to identify and respond to risky situations, including online bullying, sexual harassment, and assault. They will explore preventative strategies to keep themselves and others safe, and learn how to seek help from trusted adults, school staff, local community services, and online support networks. These important lessons aim to empower students with the knowledge and confidence to stay safe and make informed choices.

Julie Griffin
Deputy Principal

Finance- Student Credits on Accounts

Finance- Student Credits on Accounts

We would like to inform you that any available credits on your account will be automatically applied to your upcoming invoice(s). This will reduce the total amount due accordingly.

You will receive notification via text and your invoice as usual, the credit will appear as a line item deduction.  If you do not wish for the credit to be applied to your invoice/s and require a refund you will need to contact the office to arrange.

If you have any questions or would like to review your account balance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Relief Positions Available- Teacher Aides and Cleaners

We are currently seeking reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join our pool of relief school cleaners and teacher aides for on-call and backfill opportunities.

Roles Available:

• School Cleaners – Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming school environment.
• Teacher Aides – Support teaching staff in delivering high-quality education and care to students.

Requirements:

• A current PAID Blue Card
• Willingness to consent to a criminal history check
• Flexibility and availability at short notice
• A genuine interest in working in a school environment

Ideal Candidates Will Be:

• Punctual and dependable
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Respectful and professional in a school setting

If you’re passionate about supporting students and school communities, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply or express interest, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to:

The Business Manager
Mount Archer State School
242 Thozet Road
Koongal QLD 4701

For further information please contact the Business Manager on 49 235 222

PE Report - What’s Happening in Sport

Shane Cox
PE Teacher

Online Consent and QParents

Mount Archer State School is moving towards an online consent system for all school-related permissions and communications. This transition will not only streamline processes for our staff but also make it more convenient for you as parents.

To ensure a smooth experience, we highly encourage all parents to sign up for QParents. QParents will be your one-stop shop for all student-related information and permissions, making it easier than ever to stay connected with your child's school activities, view and update important details, and submit consents quickly and securely from the comfort of your home.

Why QParents?

Simplified access: No more paper forms. You can give consent for excursions, events, and other activities with just a few clicks.

Real-time updates: Stay informed with up-to-date information on your child's attendance, reports, behaviour and progress.

Convenience: Access everything you need in one place, 24/7, using your smartphone or computer.

We believe QParents will significantly improve communication and make managing your child's school-related matters much easier.

If you need any assistance with signing up for QParents or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office. We are more than happy to help!

Thank you for your cooperation as we make this transition to a more efficient and convenient way of managing school consent.

Read more about QParents at https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/about

Help and more information

Further help with registering for QParents can be found on the QParents Help page at https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/help

If you have any other questions or require some assistance with the registration process, please contact the Service Centre on 13QGOV (137468).

WHAT IS QPARENTS?

QParents is an online portal that is free for Queensland state schools to use and allows parents at your school to:

• view attendance details, behaviour information, report cards, timetables, invoices and a history of payments
• provide digital consent, reasons for unexplained absences and to notify the school of future absences
• view and pay school invoices online
• update student details including residential and postal address as well as medical conditions.

Read more about QParents at https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/about

Help and more information

Further help with registering for QParents can be found on the QParents Help page at https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/help

If you have any other questions or require some assistance with the registration process, please contact the Service Centre on 13QGOV (137468).

Classroom Foyer Displays

3L

3L has been learning about the different artists around the world. We have some examples from Pablo Piccaso, Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock. 

3S

Bookwork Superstars

Congratulations to our Weeks 5-7 Bookwork Superstars. We are seeing some amazing writing.

Week 5/6

Week 7

Erimus Winners

Congratulations to our Erimus winners, who have shown respect and excellent listening at parade. Well done students.

Community Hub Coordinator

Thanks,

Hannah Patson
Community Hub Coordinator

School Dental Clinic

The School Dental Clinic will be based at Mount Archer State School commencing on July 15 2025, offering full dental treatment for students enrolled here. Parents can scan the QR code below for access to an electronic permission form.

Upcoming Events

Contact Details & Absences

Contact details

• There are times when we may need to contact parents and carers. Do we have your most up to date contact details? If not, please contact the school office on 07 49235222 or alternatively email - admin@mtarcherss.eq.edu.au and complete the attached form, so we can update our records. These details include parent/carers’ name, address, phone numbers, email address and emergency contact details. Please contact the school if any of these details change.

Absence notification process

• Please call the school on 07 49235222 or send an email to admin@mtarcherss.eq.edu.au early in the morning if your child is going to be away or late for school so your child’s absence can be recorded correctly.

Same day notification

• Our school will contact parents as soon as practicable on the day if a student is not at school and we don’t know why. If you are advised by the school that your child is away without a reason, please contact us as soon as possible by replying to the Absentee SMS or on 07 49235222 to let us know where your child is. We will follow-up with parents if no response is received.

School zone parking and pick-up

• School zone times have been standardised in Queensland to help motorists remember when to slow down. The standard operating times for most school zones in Queensland are 7:30–9amand 2–4pm.
• School zones are areas around schools where, during certain times, reduced speed limits apply. Speed limits and drop-off, pick-up and parking rules exist to keep children, parents and carers safe and to minimise speed and traffic jams around schools.

Community, Sporting and Cultural Events

Junior Touch Football Season 

Friday Nights (U14s):

• Start: Friday 8 August
• Grand Final: Friday 21 November
• Note: Games will play on 19 September, break for holidays, and resume on 10 October (*subject to team availability due to All Schools).

Saturday Mornings (U6–U12):

• Start: Saturday 9 August
• Grand Final: Saturday 22 November
• Break for holidays after 20 September, resume on 11 October.

Nominations will open mid June and close Friday 1 August.

Inspire Allied Health and Education Group

Allied Health and Education Group is a multidisciplinary team providing Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Music Therapy, and Art Therapy for children and adolescents. We offer services through outreach (we come to you!) and telehealth, making therapy and assessments more accessible for families across rural, regional, and suburban areas.  

We have immediate availability to work with children aged 0–18 and support a range of developmental, behavioural, emotional, and learning needs. Our services include: 

Individual and diagnostic assessments 
Evidence-based therapy (in person and telehealth) 
NDIS reporting and support 
Family-centred, neurodiversity-affirming support 
Face to face and online workshops for families, educators and other professionals.

CapRescue Community Open Day

SAVE THE DATE - Sunday 15th June 2025

9am - 12noon

The CapRescue Community Open Day together with Platinum supporter Stanwell, will be held at the CQUniversity Rockhampton Baseball Fields.

The CapRescue helicopter will be stationed at the event allowing the community to to get 'up close and personal', experiencing the rescue aircraft from inside with prime photo opportunities and an opportunity to meet the crew! The event will also showcase other local Emergency Services including QLD Fire & Rescue, Rural Fire Service, SES Rockhampton, and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service.

Gold coin donation entry. Food, drinks, and merchandise available for sale.

This event is proudly supported by Platinum supporter Stanwell and CQUniversity.

Park Avenue Early Childhood Development Program

The Park Avenue Early Childhood Development Program is holding an Open Day on Wednesday 18 June, 2025. We would love for you to come and meet out staff, take a tour and take home information about our commitment to intensive early intervention for children with diverse needs. Our program caters for children from birth – prep age who have a suspected/formal diagnosis.

 Please find attached our flyer and we ask if you can share with your parents/carers/families etc. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Tackers - Kids Learn to Sail! 

Looking for a fun and exciting activity for your kids these school holidays?

Look no further, Keppel Bay Sailing Club are running a Tackers learn to sail course 7-10 July, 9am-2pm.

FairPlay Vouchers Welcome
KBSC is a registered FairPlay activity provider – so you can use your FairPlay vouchers for the Tackers program!

Register here:

Need help registering?

Give us a call at (07) 4939 9534 or email sophie.baynton@kbsc.com.au – we’re happy to help!

Let’s set sail these school holidays!

Archer Park Rail Museum

Archer Park Rail Museum is operating the Purrey Steam Tram on Sunday 22 June 2025 having a Heroes v Villains Family Fun Day. Bring the family as we have tram rides, stalls and so much more! Entry prices are $4 adults; $2 children and tram rides are $2.50 each.

Central Queensland Athletics Club

Crossing Supervisors Wanted