Principal's News by Ange Padgett

Staffing

In last week’s newsletter we farewelled some staff, I’m pleased to confirm Term 4 staffing has been finalised. We welcome Junine Correlje and Megan Goodall back from maternity leave as well as Mel Edwards and Jo Bulger after taking some leave from Mango Hill. We also welcome Taleatha Morgan and Jess Bonavia, who are new teachers to Mango Hill.  We are excited to have these teachers at Mango Hill for this term. Please join with me in welcoming them.

Arts Fest

Our Arts Fest was so well attended. Although the primary aim of holding the Arts Fest is to promote The Arts, we’ve also been able to raise approximately $15, 000 for our Arts Program as well as the Year 6 Graduation. Thank you to our community for supporting this event. We had a wonderful night and this would not have been possible without your support. A big thank you also to Ray White North Lakes for their ongoing support and amazing generosity to allow us to run our Arts Fest. Thanks also to CJC Law, Compass Building and Pest, Federal Member for Petrie - Emma Comer, Auctioneer – Tiera and Brian from The Loan Market. Thank you also to the many parent/carer volunteers and staff who assisted on the night. We appreciate all that you do.

Please find 2026 booklists attached below. We will be finalising the SRS at the next P&C meeting on Monday October 13. We hope to see you there.

Thank you 

To our students, thank you for your work ethic and for being the best version of yourselves. I love walking around the school, talking to our students. Students continue to bring a smile to my face, by their caring nature and with their use of manners. They have absolutely shown Care for Self, Care for Others, Care for Learning and Care for the Environment.

I’d also like to thank staff at Mango Hill. Their commitment, passion, and hard work is second to none. I wish them a restful holiday, with time to disconnect, so they are recharged for a busy but exciting Term 4.

School Holidays

Lastly, please stay safe during September holidays. Roads will be busy so be mindful of traffic and always wear your helmet if you are on wheels. If you are boating, please remember to wear a life jacket and if you are near water, swim only when an adult is supervising you. We care about everyone at Mango Hill and want everyone back ready for a fantastic Term 4. 

Italian Speaking Competition

To all students who participated in our Italian speaking competition, congratulations on your incredible effort and unwavering confidence. Your voices lit up the classroom and your passion made every poem come alive.

Competition winners

• Year 3 - 1st Mackenzie T, 2nd Rithanya M, 3rd Vihana
• Year 4 - 1st Amelia T, 2nd Catherine J, 3rd Alexis C
• Year 5 - 1st Esther J, 2nd Matilda L
• Year 6 - 1st Raizel K, 2nd Inaaya, 3rd Parinita K

Two very special awards to two students who added incredible creative flare and enthusiasm to their poem recital

• Lucas W and Everly H

Italian Calligram Competition 2025

We are proud to announce that two of our students have won first prize in the Italian Calligram Competition, which is run yearly by the Italian Language Centre.

A calligram competition is a special kind of poem or phrase where the words are arranged to form a picture that represents the meaning of the text. For example, a poem about a tree might be written in the shape of a tree.

Our students showed wonderful creativity by combining their Italian language skills with artistic design and we are delighted to see their talent recognised. Congratulations to our winners!

Raizel  (Year 6) and Inayat  (Prep).

Diversity Day Parade

Diversity Day Parade – Friday 17 October (Week 2, Term 4)

We are very excited to be preparing for our upcoming Diversity Day Parade! We would love for this special event to showcase the many cultures and traditions that make up our school community, and we would love to highlight the unique heritage of our families.

There are many ways cultures can be represented – from traditional dress, music and dance to stories, artwork or special customs. Every contribution, big or small, helps to make our celebration more meaningful and reflective of our community.

If you would like to share an idea or be involved in any way, please get in touch with Mrs Burnett at jburn289@eq.edu.au. Together, we can create a colourful and memorable celebration that represents the wonderful diversity of our school.

• Parent Teacher Interviews
• MHHSSC half day transition
• AFLQ Schools Cup
• Bike Education - Year 4 4K
• Year 4 Italian Incursion
• Interschool Sports - Year 5 and 6

Mango Hill State School Coffee Cups