Term 2 week 6 2025
- Principal's News by Ange Padgett
- Team Mango We All Belong!
- Prep News by Mieke Munko
- Year 1 News by Evan Barrett
- Year 2 News by Jessica Burnett
- Year 3 News by Kris Olsen
- Year 4 News by Barbara Cornford
- Year 5 News by Greg McCallum
- Year 6 News by Danielle Price
- Curriculum News
- Sporting News by The PE Department
- Community News
We’ve had another fine start to the week. It’s hard to believe we are in Week 6 of Term 2. Students will start to be formally assessed in some of their learning areas. As we approach assessment periods, it's important to remember that these are just one of many ways we gain insight into your child’s learning. At our school, teachers are highly skilled at making assessment adjustments to meet the needs of students—whether that means providing extra time, using different formats, or offering a quiet space to work. You can support your child by encouraging a positive mindset, keeping routines calm and consistent, and reminding them that assessments are an opportunity to show what they know, not something to fear. Together, we can ensure that every child feels supported and confident.
This week we have seen our Year 2s attend the Starlab incursion and some of our students represented our school at the Met North Cross Country trials. We have our senior choir attending Fanfare today and I’m sure, like always, they did so with pride. Our Year 3 students will be participating in Street Science towards the end of the week.
P&C
Report Cards
Semester 1 report cards will be emailed to families next term, on Wednesday, 16th of July. Please ensure the school has the correct email address on record so you don’t miss this important communication. Upcoming newsletters will share more about what to expect on your child’s report card for their year level. Our report cards will look a little different this year due to our implementation of the Australian Curriculum version 9.
Student Leaders
You may have noticed; we are asking our student leaders to step up and take some action this year. Some of the roles you may see our student leaders undertaking include:
- Featuring on the school’s FaceBook page for newsletter updates
- Helping out the front of the school to assist younger students to class
- Putting the flags up
- Helping out in the canteen
Sending out whole school messages by visiting classes
- Collecting gold coins for fundraisers
- Organising our can collection system
- Representing our school at events
These are just some of the ways our student leaders are displaying leadership skills at Mango Hill. We thank them for all that they do.
Reading
Next week, some of our senior leadership team will be visiting one of the schools in our Critical Friends Network (CFN) to view how they are implementing the new approach to reading. This network is in it’s seventh year and we highly value the collaboration we have with them. In Term 3, the CFN will visit us to view our reading implementation.
Reading Competition
Every December, the North Lakes Library hosts a Summer Reading Club. Children who join the club log the number of hours they read over the school holidays and nominate the school they attend. I am proud to announce that Mango Hill State School won 'most hours read' out of the schools in our area. Congratulations to all our students who participated!
Staffing
After taking long service leave, Mrs Wendy Johnson, our amazing teacher aide, has decided to retire. We thank Wendy for all that she has done while working out of our ‘Hub’. We thank her for her commitment to Mango Hill State School students, staff and families. We wish her all the best with her retirement.
Year 6 Camp
Our first cohort of Year 6 students attend camp next week. Camps are a valuable experience for our Year 6 students as they take important steps toward high school. Time away from home encourages independence, responsibility, and problem-solving, while team activities help develop communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment. Camp provides a safe space for students to challenge themselves, build resilience, and strengthen friendships—laying the foundation for a confident and successful transition to high school.
Italian Week
Next week we celebrate Italian Week. I know our Italian teachers have special things planned for our students. This provides us with an opportunity to thank our amazing language teachers for all that they do. Thanks Ms Verster, Ms Victor and Ms McEvoy.
Carpark
Please be courteous in our carpark. We understand that it is very busy at times, please follow the carpark signs and only park in desinated carparking spots.
National Reconcilation week
On 27 May – 3 June we acknowledge National Reconciliation week. The 2025 theme is Bridging Now to Next and reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future. The theme encourages us to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us. Our school will hold a whole school parade on the last Friday of this term to celebrate First Nations culture.
Q Parents Consent
Q Parents Consent: Decodable Readers Australia (DRA)
In alignment with Department policy and the use of the Q Parents platform, we are now seeking annual, school-wide consent for the online programs and subscriptions used at Mango Hill State School.
This week, you will receive a notification on Q Parents requesting consent for a specific program: Decodable Readers Australia (online home reading). Students are required to have consent to participate in each program. Each consent request includes detailed information about the data collected and where it is stored.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s year level Deputy Principal.
Thank you for your continued support.
Spelling Bee
All spelling bee cards will need to be returned to your child's class teacher by Friday 30 May to be eligible for the fantastic prizes!
Date Claimers
Week 6
- Year 3 Street Science incursion
- Year 5 Kaboom incursion
Week 7
- Year 6 Camp group A
- Year 1 Nudgee Beach excursion
- BPAC Dance Eisteddfod
Mid Year Concert Information
Term 2 Overview
Please find attached, again, the Term 2 Overview outlining important dates. These dates are subject to change so please read the newsletter each week to stay up-to-date with the latest news and events.
Mango Hill State School Coffee Cups
Ange Padgett
Principal
apadg6@eq.edu.au
Focus of the Week
This week in Care Class we will be focusing on Care for Self by identifying stress in our bodies. It is important that we are aware of what makes us stressed, especially during assessment. Some physical signs of stress include the following:
- muscles tighten
- heart starts racing
- breath becomes shorter and faster
- thoughts speed up
- getting sweaty
- start feeling a big emotion.
In class, students we will look at ways to de-stress. Some activities may include meditation, deep breathing, going for a walk, having a drink of water, listening to music, counting to 10 and drawing. This can help us to focus, express thoughts more easily, feel happy, listen to instructions and feel more relaxed. When we recognise the signs of stress, we are able to find ways to help so we can be ready to achieve.
Reading at Mango
Last week we looked at what phonemic awareness is and how important it is for our students to effectively learn how to read.
Phonemic awareness also prepares students for Phonics instruction.
Phonics involves matching sounds (phonemes) to letters or groups of letters (graphemes).
A phonics-based approach has been proven time and time again to be the MOST effective way to learn how to read.
Phonics instruction needs to be two things:
Systematic: Follows a structured plan making sure no sound or grapheme is left out.
Synthetic: An emphasis on segmenting and blending. Students learn to segment words into sounds and blend sounds together to make words.
At Mango Hill State School our students in Prep- Year 2 are proudly participating in explicit phonics instruction each day!
Crossing Supervisors
Calling all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and community members. We are urgently looking for more Crossing Supervisors to help our students and families get across the road before and after school safely.
This is a paid casual job and hours of paid work would be 7:45 am- 8:45 am and 2:30 pm- 3:15 pm. Days are flexible.
If you are interested in joining our team please email aglee39@eq.edu.au
Please note that you must have or be willing to obtain a Blue Card, complete a Criminal History Check, and pass a medical clearance.
P&C News
Congratulations to our students for their hard work in this year's Spelling Bee! We'll be announcing prize winners very soon, so stay tuned! A special congratulations to the winners of our teachers' dress up competition! Everyone looked amazing and thank you to the teachers for your support and enthusiasm.
We'd like to thank all our parents and carers who got involved and supported the Spelling Bee. It's not too late to continue to collect donations, you have until this Friday. The P&C will be out on Wednesday and Friday morning to collect donations as well.
Also, a reminder that Italian week is coming up and the Canteen has a special lunch deal, that will be available to pre-order. Pre-orders close on 2 June at 5pm for lunch on 5 June. The deal includes Spaghetti Bolognese/Vegetable Lasagne, garlic bread and an ice cream cup!!!!!! Delizioso!!!!!
Uniform Shop News
As the mornings are starting to get chillier, we have had a delivery and now have all our winter stock available. Students are able to wear zip up jackets or polycotton jumpers and tracksuit pants if they are feeling the cold. Please make sure you label your jackets and jumpers to ensure a faster return to you if they are lost.
We are very busy in store at the moment. If we are unable to answer the phone, please leave a message and we can call you back. Alternatively you can place your order online. Orders can be placed through our website any time at www.wearitto.com.au/schools/mango-hill-state-school
Mango Hill State School - Schools - Wearitto
Wearitto delivers high quality uniforms in a way that makes things easy for schools and parents. We create clothing for school, work and play.
Orders are packed through the uniform shop during our opening hours and an email is sent to let you know when your order is ready to be picked up, or, if you'd like your student to bring the uniforms home with them, email us at mangohill@wearitto.com.au with your student's name and class name and we can get it to them.
If you need to leave a message on our phone service, please leave your name and number so we can call you back. We are unable to see the number you call from, so can only return calls where a phone number has been left.
Did you know we have a retail store? If you need uniform items you can find out store 'Wearitto' at 41 Kirby Road, Aspley. They operate regular retail hours and can be reached on 3263-5566.
Zoe
Uniform Shop Convenor
Mango Hill State School Mid-Year Concerts 2025
Helping Hands
Mango Hill State Secondary College
iPads in Semester 2
Please check your emails regarding information about getting ready for iPad use in Prep next term. In addition, we have the following upcoming events to support this.
Vision and Hearing screeners
Thank you for your uptake in registering for the free vision screening that is due to start in week 8 of this term. Next term, your child will also have the opportunity to have a hearing screener done at school, more information about this will be sent to you next week via email.
Mieke Munko
Deputy Principal-Prep
mmunk1@eq.edu.au
Nudgee Beach Excursion
In Week 5 1A, 1B, 1D, 1E, 1G and 1I escaped to Nudgee Beach for a full day of fun and learning. The Nudgee Beach Environmental Education Centre guided our students and teachers along the mangrove boardwalk and Nudgee Beach to discover how different places meet the needs of living things.
1C, 1F, 1H and 1J will be attending on Monday 2 June.
Phonics in 1G
This week in 1G, students were revising the sound (phoneme) /are/. I was so impressed with the encoding (sounding out to spell the words) and dictation the students completed.
Have a great week everyone!
Evan Barrett
Deputy Principal –Year 1
ebmcf0@eq.edu.au
Year 2 Students Explore the Wonders of Space with StarLab!
This week, our Year 2 students had an out-of-this-world experience during the exciting StarLab incursion! The inflatable planetarium took over Gigum Hall, sparking awe and curiosity as students stepped inside to explore the stars, planets, and beyond.
Throughout the session, students were captivated by a guided tour of the night sky and learned fascinating facts about the solar system. The immersive experience brought to life many of the concepts they've been learning in class, helping to deepen their understanding and build rich background knowledge.
This learning experience has perfectly set the stage for their upcoming writing assessment in Weeks 7 and 8, where students will be using their new knowledge to craft informative texts about space. We can’t wait to see the incredible work they produce!
Have a wonderful week.
Jessica Burnett
Deputy Principal- Year 2
jburn289@eq.edu.au
Spelling Bee Superstars
Congratulations to our superstar spellers in Year 3!
A friendly reminder that donation cards are due back to class teachers this Friday, 30 May. Cash donations can also be made to our P&C before school on Friday.
A big thank you to our P&C and Mrs Barrett for bringing this wonderful event to life once again this year. We also want to give a special shout-out to our amazing Year 3 teachers who dressed up for the occasion—our students thought it was un-bee-lievable!
Before and After School Continued
Last week in the newsletter, I shared our before and after school routines and expectations. I'm pleased to report that we've seen an improvement, with more students heading to the correct areas during these times.
This week, I’d like to highlight the types of games students are playing during breaks. Please note that ball games—such as soccer and football—are not permitted in the Piazza or the Middle Years Undercover Area. This rule also applies to running games, tagging games, and playing in the gardens.
Safety remains our top priority, and these activities can increase the risk of injury. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe and respectful environment for all students.
Deputy Principal
Year 4 News
While in this digital age we send our newsletter to you electronically, I hope that this image is representative of you and your child – looking forward to receiving and reading the weekly newsletter.
English
Let’s have a look at some of what we have been doing in our Year 4 literacy lessons.This week we continue looking at Morphology lessons…
Here is examples of the lesson structure of a typical week:-
Day 1 – 3:
- Review previously taught elements
- Introduce the new spelling rule and associated conventions
- Reading sentences and inserting the missing word
- Reading and writing words which are examples of the spelling rule
- Dictation – here teachers select sentences read earlier in the day/week
Day 4:
Formative assessment - aka ‘spelling test’ writing words from the week. This information will inform teachers of what they need to review in lessons in the coming week/s.
Year 4 Australia Zoo Excursion
Letters have been sent home about this excursion. Please contact the office if you have not yet received a copy.
Please note that no late payments and inclusions will be accepted after the due date, so please don’t miss out. Payment plans may be organised through the office – contact Ms Kerry Muncy.
Attendance
As part of our attendance policy we are required to record the reason for student absences. If you are able to log in to QParents and amend any ‘unknown’ attendances to the valid reason, it would be greatly appreciated. If you require support with your child’s attendance please don’t hesitate to contact the class teacher or myself gmcca24@eq.edu.au. Positive school attendance is strongly linked to positive academic, social, and health outcomes.
Kaboom
This week, as part of The Arts program, Year 5 students will participate in the Kaboom incursion. Kaboom is a performing percussion group which demonstrates multiple aspects of the science of sound production in a fun and engaging way. Students are active participants in the experience, and use every day recycled objects as well as body percussion to create rhythms and grooves throughout the show.
Maths
In Maths, Year 5 students have been working on complex financial problems that involve multiple steps to solve including rounding and estimation. Students have been exploring the practical implications of rounding. In a financial context rounding up may be beneficial for budgeting purposes, however rounding down may lead to you not having enough money to purchase goods and services. This is similar to a builder estimating the length of timber, if they round down to the nearest 10 they may leave themselves short for the build.
Have a great week!
Greg McCallum
Deputy Principal- Year 5
gmcca24@eq.edu.au
Transitions to secondary
In the next few weeks, all Year 6 parents will receive a survey, requesting information regarding your child’s high school for 2026. This information is important for us so that we can support their new schools to ensure a smooth transition. Please keep an eye out for this survey and if you have any problems with accessing or completing it, let us know.
Learning in Year 6
Last Thursday I enjoyed visiting half of our Year 6 classrooms for our Learning Walks and Talks during our Year 6 Morphology lessons. Each term, every class in the school is visited by the Principal, two members of the leadership team, and some teachers. The purpose of these Learning Walks and Talks is to talk with students and get an understanding of how clear they are about what they are learning. To do this, our discussion with students is guided by the following questions:
- What phonemes/ morphemes/sound/spelling rule are you learning? – Learning intention
- How/Can you read/decode a word that uses that sound/phoneme/morpheme?
- Can you write a word that uses that sound/phoneme/morpheme?
- What are you finding tricky or easy?
- How do you feel about reading?
I was particularly impressed with how well our Year 6 students can talk about their learning using key vocabulary, and knowing the routines of their lessons.
I’m always amazed by the quality teaching and learning on display when going on Learning Walks and Talks at our school!
Graduation
Thank you to our Graduation Committee who met for the first time last Wednesday night. It was a productive meeting with decisions already being locked in. We are excited to plan an exciting celebration for the class of 2025! Keep an ear out for upcoming opportunities to volunteer to help raise money for graduation.
Danielle Price
Deputy Principal- Year 6
dxobr0@eq.edu.au
National Reconciliation week runs from 27 May - 3 June and is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The theme this year is Bridging Now to Next. We have a wide selection of books from First nations authors available for borrowing in our library.
A big congratulations to all the happy readers who helped Mango Hill State School take out the Summer Reading Club trophy from the Moreton Bay Region Libraries! Our shiny new trophy is now proudly on display in the Hub for the rest of the year. A huge thank you to all the parents and caregivers who encouraged reading at home over the summer break—it made all the difference!
Now that the weather's cooled down, it's the perfect time to cosy up with a good book. Have you checked in to see how your child is going with the Premier's Reading Challenge? Are they remembering to log the books they've read?
Hayaan: Tashi Storybook- because there’s lots of stories in one book. They’re funny and entertaining.
Viraaj: How to Train Your Dragon- because it’s a great book set in a fantasy world. It has a great sense of suspense and it’s also funny.
Archer: The Weirdo series- because they are funny and very entertaining.
Gray: Cock-A-Doodle-Doo- because I have chickens.
Alyssa: Zootopia- because I like the song.
Milly: The Little Mermaid- because it’s so pretty.
Congratulations Nicola from 6H! Well done on reaching the Two Million Words milestone!
“Reading is a passport to countless adventures."
Mary Pope Osborne
- Prep–Year 2: 20 books (by themselves or listen to someone else read to them)
- Year 3–4: 20 books
- Year 5–6: 15 books
Completed forms are due back to the Hub by Friday, 22August. It’s not too late to start! Your child can collect a form from their teacher or one of our friendly library staff.
Physical Education News
Dates for the Mango Hill State School Athletics Carnival this term:
- Week 10 Monday 23 June – Senior Athletics Carnival – Discus, 200m/800m Finals (Selected Yr 3-6 students compete)
- Week 10 Tuesday 24 June – 25 June - Senior Athletics Carnival – 8 & 9 Year Old students (Year 3’s and some Year 4’s compete)
- Week 10 Wednesday 25 June - Senior Athletics Carnival – 10, 11 & 12 Year Old students (Some Year 4’s, all Year 5’s & 6’s compete)
- Week 10 Thursday 26 June - Junior Sports Day (all Year Prep, 1 and 2 students compete)
Interschool Sport (Year 5-6)
A reminder that all Year 5 and 6 students who completed nominations last term will get the chance to participate in the Pine Rivers Interschool Sports Competition. Students compete against teams from other schools in a variety of sports. The confirmed dates for Pine Rivers Interschool Sport in Term 2 are:
- Week 2 Friday 2 May
- Week 5 Friday 23 May
- Week 8 Friday 13 June
- Back Up date: Week 10 Friday 27June
Get into Rugby: Free Rugby Clinic for Year 1, 2 & 3 Students – Limited Spots!
Are you ready to dive into the fun and action of Rugby Union? Don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity to join the Get into Rugby program – a free, skills-based clinic designed just for Year 1, 2, and 3 students! Whether you're new to the game or keen to learn more, this exciting program will teach you the core skills and values of rugby in a safe and inclusive way.
When: Mondays in Weeks 7–10 (Term 2)
Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Where: Senior School Oval
This fantastic program is completely FREE, but places are limited to the first 60 students who return their consent forms!
Pick up your form from the office today and return it ASAP to secure your spot!
Let’s Get into Rugby – we can’t wait to see you on the field!
Regards,
Mr Hills, Mr Newell, Mrs Fuller & Mr Lisha
Physical Education Teachers
Mango Hill State School
Pine Rivers Districts Representative Sports Trials
