21 February 2025

Principal’s Report

We are excited to share that our strong focus on literacy and numeracy is reaching new heights! Every student at our school receives intensive literacy and numeracy instruction each day. This learning is reinforced through homework that directly connects to what they are covering in class. It is crucial that students complete their homework each night from Monday to Thursday to support their progress.

Uniform Policy Reminder

In our last newsletter, we provided details about our uniform policy. We kindly remind all families that students must wear the correct school uniform each day. If your family is experiencing difficulties providing a uniform, please reach out to us. We are happy to arrange a payment plan or lend a uniform until you are able to purchase one. Additionally, some students prefer to wear a jumper in the classroom due to the air conditioning. Please ensure they have either a school jumper or a plain royal blue one.

School Attendance Matters

Regular school attendance is vital for your child’s learning and success. Every day a student misses creates a gap in their education. We understand that illnesses occur, and in such cases, we encourage you to inform the school. If you need any support in ensuring your child attends school regularly, please contact our office. We are happy to connect families with external agencies that can provide assistance.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us provide the best education for our students.

Jeff Jepson
Principal

Deputy Principal’s Report

NAPLAN

Our Year 3 and Year 5 students will participate in NAPLAN this year.  Please see the schedule below, so that you are aware of the dates and tests that will be completed.

It is important that students arrive at school prior to 8.30am, as some tests will occur at 8.45am.  To assist with concentration during the tests, breakfast is advisable.

If you are considering withdrawing your child from NAPLAN, please contact Mrs Julie Griffin in the school office.  A NAPLAN withdrawal form will need to be signed by parents/carers, prior to Tuesday, 11 March.

Badge Ceremony

Please join us at 8.45am in the Hall on Friday, 28February for the Mount Archer State School Badge Ceremony.  Our captains and student council representatives will be receiving their leadership badges.  Hope to see you there.

Julie Griffin
Deputy Principal

Mount Archer Day and Erimus Winners

Congratulations to Prep B and 3L for being the winners of The Mount Archer Day trophies, and 1D for being Erimus!

Positions Available- Casual Cleaners

Community Hub Coordinator

Thanks,

Hannah Patson
Community Hub Coordinator

Tuckshop

Normal Operating Hours

Operating hours: 8:20am to 1:10pm Opening Days: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Tuckshop Menu

Tuckshop orders and payments can be handed daily into the tuckshop directly by students in a brown paper bag.  Online ordering is also available through the QKR App.

Camille Bayes
Tuckshop Convenor
49 235 222

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.

Help and more information

Further help with registering for QParents can be found on the QParents Help page at 

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

Upcoming Events

Community, Sporting and Cultural Events

Foster Carers Needed

Local kids need local foster carers.

We are looking for people who are able to provide a secure, nurturing environment and are willing to take on a challenging yet immensely rewarding role. Foster carers can be people of all ages, cultural backgrounds and walks of life.

It doesn’t matter if you are single, a couple, or a family with children of your own. You might live in a regional centre or in a small community, not working or working part-time or fulltime.

Scan the QR code for more information.

Port Curtis Road State School

Archer Park Rail Museum

Saver Plus

Fitzroy Frogs Triathlon Club

The Fitzroy Frogs Triathlon Club is a local, non profit community sports organisation.

We hold a special event for Juniors and Women each year, especially to encourage people to participate in triathlon, and to simply get out & get active.