30 May 2025

Principal’s Report

Cooler Weather and Lost Property

As we head into the cooler months, it’s a good time to check that your child’s school jumpers and tracksuit pants are clearly labelled with their name. Living in Rockhampton, we often start the day with cool mornings that turn into warm afternoons – which means students often remove layers of clothing throughout the day.  To help us return misplaced items, please ensure all pieces of clothing are clearly marked with your child’s name. Our lost property box is already filling up!

Rockhampton Curriculum Leaders Visit

This week, we were proud to welcome a group of curriculum leaders from across Rockhampton who visited our school to observe the intensive literacy work happening in classrooms. It was a pleasure to see our students confidently sharing their learning and proudly showing off their hard work. A big thank you to all our students and staff for the warm welcome and wonderful learning on display.

Semester 1 Student Reports

We’re getting close to the time of year when student progress reports are prepared and finalised. These reports will be emailed to families on the Wednesday of the last week of term. If your family’s email address has recently changed, please contact the school office as soon as possible so we can ensure you receive your child’s report without delay.

Thank You to North Rockhampton State High School

We extend our heartfelt thanks to North Rockhampton State High School for the beautiful new cross created for our school. Your generosity and craftsmanship have added a meaningful symbol to our community, reflecting both our shared values and the spirit of collaboration. We are truly grateful for your support.

Jeff Jepson
Principal

Deputy Principal’s Report

Our Fortnightly Focus for the Mount Archer Day in Weeks 5 and 6 has been to keep hands and feet to self.

We have been teaching the students the importance of using “I” statements to respectfully respond to someone when there is a problem, rather than using hands and feet to hurt others. Our students are learning to deliver their “I” statement in a firm and friendly way, just like our High-5 Hand.

Our students are using the following simple framework to help them construct an “I” statement.

Respectful relationships education

Respectful relationships education aims to teach students how to develop behaviours and attitudes that promote healthy, safe and respectful relationships. Everyone has the right to be respected, feel valued and be treated equally. We all have a role to play in fostering respect.

The department’s Prep to Years 12 Respect program is aligned with the Australian Curriculum and provides teachers with age-appropriate teaching and learning resources to support students to develop the skills and knowledge they need to build and maintain healthy, positive relationships.

For more information on what students learn in the Respect program, visit the Respectful Relationships Education Hub External link.

Digtial ThinkUKnow Presentation – Mount Archer State School

You’re invited to attend a Digital ThinkUKnow www.thinkuknow.org.au presentation on Wednesday, 4June at 3:00pm – 4:00pm.

As parents and carergivers, you play an important role in protecting your child from harm whilst online. ThinkUKnow aims to support you in preventing and managing safety challenges that your child may face, as well as guiding your child to understand these and feel empowered to take action. This one-hour event will provide an overview of online experiences your children may have today, consider the challenges, and offer options to take action in building a safer online world for them.

Please join by clicking this link http://aka.ms/TUK_Parents between 2:45pm and 3:00pm on the day.  

Please note that this event is for Parents and Caregivers ONLY.  Some content is considered inappropriate for children.

Julie Griffin
Deputy Principal

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

Mt Archer Sports Carnival – Save the Date!

A friendly reminder that our annual School Sports Carnival is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 11 June, as we bring together students, staff, and our wider Mt Archer community for a day full of fun, spirit, and athletic excitement for our Year 2’s to Year 6’s on our main school oval.

On the same morning, our Prep to Year 1 students will take part in their very own Junior Sports Activity Carnival, celebrating school spirit and getting involved in fun, age-appropriate games. It's a wonderful way to introduce our youngest students to the joy of sports and team participation.

A full timetable and program for the day will be released soon – stay tuned! We look forward to seeing many of our families and supporters cheering on the students. Let’s make it another memorable Mt Archer event!

Friday Sport – Season 2 Underway!

Season 2 of Friday Sport is off to a fantastic start as we head into Week 3 of an 11-week season. This term, students are showcasing their skills in NRL, Hockey, and Netball, with Mt Archer proudly fielding Year 5 and Year 6 teams in each sport. Over the past two weeks, our students have already demonstrated great improvement and commitment in both skill development and teamwork. A big thank you to all families for your quick return of permission forms and payments—it’s truly appreciated given the short turnaround.

We’re excited to see how the rest of the season unfolds, with plenty of competitive fun, team spirit, and sporting growth ahead!

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

4LG

For Design Technology this semester, students have been examining the workings of pinball machines. As part of their learning, students were required to designed a pinball machine, sequenced the steps involved in constructing their design and finally constructed their pinball machine. Even though some found this process challenging at times, the end results were amazing.

4/5H

This Term, 4/5H have been exploring how the relationships of living things impact on their life cycle. Students have created an “Animal Adaptions” art display to show how different species camouflage into their diverse environments.

Community Hub Coordinator

Thanks,

Hannah Patson
Community Hub Coordinator

Items for Sale by Tender

Furniture

• Wire Storage Unit

• 1 x Large Timber Box
  

• 1 x Metal 2 Drawer Filing Cabinet

• 1 x Metal Trolley

• 21 x Round-End Book Trolleys

Condition: All items are used and are offered on an “as is” basis. No warranty is implied or given.

Terms and Conditions:

• Delivery and pick-up of the items are the responsibility of the buyer.
• Items are located at Mount Archer State School, 242 Thozet Road, Koongal, Qld 4701.
• Offer closing date: Friday, 6 June 2025 by COB.
• Payment must be made via EFT to the front office upon collection of the items.

How to Submit an Offer:

• All offers must be made in writing and placed in an envelope marked “CONFIDENTIAL – [Item Name]”.
• Submit your tender to Mount Archer State School.
• The Department of Education reserves the right to reject any offer.

Additional Information:

• The offeror is required to disclose any interests or connections with departmental employees.
• Items may be inspected by appointment. For viewing, please contact Robyn at 4923 5222.
• For any questions, email the Business Manager at rbrow99@eq.edu.au.

We look forward to receiving your offer!

Upcoming Events

Young Engineers Program

Writing these Young Engineers mid-term updates (see attached) is my favourite part of term … students have settled in, and they are producing amazing outcomes. It also means school holidays are only about a month away. I hope you find these updates interesting and we look forward to collaborating with you school next term.

Young Engineers CQ

MSP Photography - School Photo Update

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 is 7:30–9am and 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

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.

C&K Open Week

C&K is excited to announce our upcoming Open Week, a special opportunity for families to visit our centres, meet our educators, and discover the nurturing early learning environments we offer across Queensland.

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!

Central Queensland Athletics Club

Crossing Supervisors Wanted

Helping Hands Network

Shotokan Karate

Archer Park Rail Museum

Archer Park Rail Museum is operating the Purrey Steam Tram on Thursday 12 June 2025 as a part of the Rockhampton Show Holiday Specials! We also have the Heroes v Villains Family Fun Day on Sunday 22 June 2025. 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.