27 June 2025

Principal’s Report

As we come to the end of the term, we want to wish everyone a safe and relaxing school holiday. It has been a great term of learning, and we are very proud of the progress our students have made.

Our Year 5 students recently enjoyed a fantastic camp on the Capricorn Coast. The focus of the camp was leadership and problem-solving, and judging by the photos, the students had a wonderful time. It was great to see them working together, trying new things, and building confidence.

Report cards were emailed to all parents and carers on Wednesday this week. If you didn’t receive your child’s report, please contact the school office.

Just a reminder that you can also view your child’s report through QParents. If you would like help to set up a QParents account, please speak to the ladies at the front office and they will be happy to assist.

At times next term, we may experience staff shortages due to sickness. To help manage this, we will be using some of our highly skilled TA004 teacher aides to supervise classes when needed. These teacher aides have been recognised by the Department of Education for their advanced skills. While supervising, they will be supported with classwork provided by the school’s leadership team. We are very lucky at Mount Archer to have six of these outstanding teacher aides, and we appreciate their support in keeping learning going during these times.

School will return for all students on Monday, 14th July. We look forward to seeing everyone back, ready for another great term of learning.

Jeff Jepson
Principal

Deputy Principal’s Report

Celebrating NAIDOC Week at Mount Archer

On Monday, our school proudly celebrated NAIDOC Week with a special parade themed "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy." This year’s theme invited us to recognise the strength of young people, the enduring vision of our communities, and the powerful legacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As part of the celebration, students researched inspirational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander figures—past and present—and shared messages they drew from the lives of these people to the next generation. These messages reflected the spirit of the theme and reminded us all of the resilience, wisdom, and leadership that continues to shape our future.

We were honoured to welcome Mr Mann, a respected Darumbal Elder, who spoke about the importance of NAIDOC Week and the role each of us plays in carrying forward the stories and strength of First Nations people. His words encouraged students to take pride in learning, listening, and leading with respect.

We thank Mr Mann for his generous contribution, our staff for supporting the learning behind the scenes, and our students for bringing the message of NAIDOC Week to life with such thoughtfulness and pride.

Together, we continue to walk forward in strength, vision, and legacy

Kim Creek
Deputy Principal

Deputy Principal’s Report

Mount Archer Day Fortnightly Focus

Our Fortnightly Focus for the Mount Archer Day in Weeks 9 and 10 has been to show respect for your own property and the property of others, with the focus outside the classroom, including the gardens, grounds, lunch areas and toilets.

We have been teaching our students:

• Enjoy our trees and gardens, but don’t damage them.
• Rubbish always goes in the bin. 
• Always leave eating areas, toilets and play areas tidy.
• Return balls, sandpit toys and other things you’ve   borrowed to the right place.
• Care for your lunchbox by putting it in the black tubs. Respect others by leaving their   lunchboxes alone.
• Respect others by not touching their food.

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

Mount Archer Day Weekly  and ERIMUS Winners Week 9

Huge congratulations to Prep B and 5P – our class winners who have shown amazing respect and responsibility with their belongings and the belongings of others.

A big Erimus cheer to 2R, our parade winners last week for their outstanding respectful listening. Your focus and audience manners were top notch!

Keep up the great work, Mount Archer kids! Let’s continue showing respect in all we do!

Thank you to Mount Archers Dedicated Staff

As we wrap up another busy term, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated Mount Archer staff. They make our school a great place to work, and most importantly, do an incredible job every day supporting and teaching our students.   Their hard work, care, and commitment do not go unnoticed.

Wishing you all a happy and well-deserved holiday!

Julie Griffin
Deputy Principal

Year 3 Excursion

Year 3, what a fabulous day out!

We had an amazing time exploring the Rockhampton Zoo and learnt so much during the Botanical Gardens tour with Phil Hore.

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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.

PE Report - What’s Happening in Sport

Mount Archer Athletics Carnival 2025 – A Day to Remember!

On Tuesday, June 10, Mount Archer State School held its annual Athletics Carnival — a celebration of school spirit, sporting achievement, and community togetherness.

The day was filled with fun, excitement, and fierce but friendly competition. While our senior students battled it out across the track and field, our junior primary students took part in their very own carnival. It was a joy to watch the youngest members of our school community sprinting down the track in front of a cheering crowd of students, staff, parents, and carers. Their enthusiasm and energy lit up the oval — they truly loved their moment in the spotlight!

A huge congratulations to all students who earned a ribbon for their efforts across the day.

We also applaud all our Age Group Champions — your all-round athletic performance was outstanding and a credit to your dedication and determination.

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Special recognition goes to our Fastest Boy and Fastest Girl in the School — a fantastic achievement!

And finally, a mighty congratulations to Flinders House, who took home the title of overall winners of the 2025 Mount Archer Athletics Carnival! Well done on a brilliant team effort.

Thank you to all staff, volunteers, and families who helped make the day a success. We’re already looking forward to next year!

Shane Cox
PE Teacher

Strings Ensemble

After many early mornings, and two terms of rehearsals, the hard work paid off for our Strings Ensemble at the recent Rockhampton Eisteddfod. Well done staff and students on an excellent performance.

Sarah De Sousa Roque
Instrumental Music Teacher

Positions Available

Part-Time Cleaner – 17 hours per week  

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to join our team as a Part-Time Cleaner – 17 hours per week  at Mount Archer State School. The role involves maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning classrooms, offices, pathways and toilets
• Emptying bins and replenishing supplies
• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting
• Reporting any maintenance issues to the supervisor

Requirements:

• Previous cleaning experience (preferred but not essential)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good attention to detail
• Commitment to health and safety procedures
• A current PAID Blue Card
• Willingness to consent to a criminal history check

Join our friendly and supportive team in helping to keep our school clean and safe!

To apply or express interest, please send your CV 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

Relief 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 CV 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

Every Day Counts

We continue to emphasise the importance of regular school attendance. Being at school each day helps students stay connected, keep up with their learning, and develop the skills and relationships that support long-term success.

We appreciate your ongoing support in making sure your child attends school every day and arrives on time—unless they are genuinely unwell.

If your child is facing any challenges that make attendance difficult—whether they are medical, emotional, or practical—please reach out to us. Our staff are here to help and can work with your family to find solutions and provide the support needed to help your child attend regularly and thrive.

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

Classroom Foyer Displays

2R

3J

In 3J, we have been learning how to identify the differences between living and non-living things. All living things share special characteristics and carry out seven life processes. Our posters show how the acronym MRS NERG helps us remember them: Movement, Respiration, Sensitivity, Nutrition, Excretion, Reproduction, and Growth.

Bookwork Superstars

Congratulations to our Week 9 Bookwork Superstars. We are seeing some amazing writing.

Week 9

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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.

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.

MSP Special Group Orders

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

Helping Hand Network

CQ Mummas Market

Parkhurst State School 125^th Anniversary

BreastScreen Queensland

BreastScreen Queensland offers free screening mammograms to women aged 40 and over, every 2 years. BreastScreen Queensland Rockhampton Service have available appointments at CQUniversity from 30 June to 30 July 2025.

Women are eligible to attend BreastScreen who:

• Have a Medicare card.
• Are aged 40 years and over.
• Are not under the care of a surgeon for breast cancer within the past 5 years.

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.

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.