Term 3 Week 10 2024

The term 3 countdown is on. We have two days to go until students and staff get a well-earned break. A huge thank you to our staff for their tireless commitment to our students and our school. Well done also to our students for the efforts they have put into their learning and the Four Cares in Term 3. We look forward to everyone returning refreshed for a busy but productive Term 4.

Last week we held our annual Arts Fest. The event was extremely well attended. Thank you for making the time to join with us to celebrate the Arts. A huge thank you to Ray White North Lakes, Helping Hands and  the Year 6 Graduation Committee for assisting us with donations and for providing volunteers to help on the night. Thank you also to the Patel family for donating the Henna paint,  Jamie Bayliss for supporting the silent auction, and to the local businesses for donating prizes to this year’s raffle - Sushi Train Mango Hill, Body Shop, Fit Stop, Deep Grey Photography, KeySerenity, North Lakes Sports Club, Bunnings, Hey Caddy! and to Pollock Financial Planning.  We truly appreciate it. It was a great night and we are already planning next year’s event. Funds raised will assist with this year’s graduation and next year’s Arts Fest. Any additional funds will go towards our Arts Program.

Congratulations to our Wakakirri team for being nominated for a National Award. We are super proud of this team. A big thanks to Ms Kostoglou, Ms Morrell and Mr Vleig. Thank you also to the parents/carers of this group as there have been many rehearsals and costume preparations needed behind the scene.

Throughout Term 3, we’ve had a number of students being picked up from school well after 3pm. There is light supervision until 3pm. Please contact Helping Hands should you require supervision after this time.

As the weather is heating up, students are reminded to wear a hat when outside. This includes walking to and from school and when outdoors including PE. If your child doesn’t have a hat, please purchase one from our uniform shop. It’s a good idea to also have a spare. Please name your child's hat.

Staffing updates

Last week, Ms Melinda White, Year 1 Deputy Principal, was offered a job closer to home. Ms White will commence this role from the beginning of Term 4. This week she is currently on long service leave. During Melinda’s time at Mango Hill State School she has positively impacted the lives of many of our students and their families. She has a passion for all students and this shows in her day-to-day operations. She is a super clever thinker and knows how to drive a tight improvement agenda. Melinda will be missed. On behalf of the school, I wish her the very best and know she will be such a valuable asset to her new school. We welcome Ms Barbara Cornford to the role of Deputy Principal Year 1. Ms Cornford will commence in week 4, Term 4. For the first three weeks of Term 4, Ms Rachael Beard (our Year 5/6 Pedagogical Mentor) will take on the role.  Please join with me in welcoming Ms Cornford to our school.

I’m pleased to inform our community, Ms Anita Virgo was the successful applicant for the Business Manager role. We welcome Ms Virgo to our school in Term 4. Mrs Petrina Ollard was the successful applicant for the role of Executive Officer. She has commenced this role.

This week we farewell, Ms Emma Feeney, as she commences maternity leave. We wish Ms Feeney all the best and can’t wait to meet the new addition to the Mango Hill family. It’s great to welcome Ms Mel Edwards back from maternity leave. She will job share with Ms Louise Slade behind Ms Feeney’s class.

We also farewell Ms Libby Vafiopulous at the end of this week. Ms Vaf will be working for the Education Futures Institute. We wish her the best of luck. We welcome Ms Laura Maltaric to the team in year 5. 

Ms Jess Rivett has been backfilling in the role of Deputy Principal, Year 6, on Fridays. As we are transitioning over to version 9 of the Australian Curriculum, Ms Rivett will head back to her role as Head of Department. Ms Marissa Krosman will take over the role of DP, Year 6, Fridays and job share with Mr Mills.

Attached again, is the Term 4 overview. As stated, these dates are subject to change so we highly encourage you to read the newsletter to stay up-to-date with any of these changes.

2024_Term_4_parent_overview.docx

Class Considerations

It is that time of the year again where we are starting to formulate 2025 classes.

If you have any matters you would like us to consider for your child’s class placement in 2025, please complete a Class Considerations Form and return to Petrina Ollard polla2@eq.edu.au  by Friday 25 October, 2024. Late submissions will not be considered. 

Arts Parade 

On Thursday we will be holding our Arts Parade. This includes performances from our Wakakirri team, African drum group, senior concert band, junior and senior choirs, senior lyrical eisteddfod team, excellence choir, junior eisteddfod and senior jazz eisteddfod. We’d love to have everyone join us. The Parade commences at 9am.

Movie Night

Thank you to our P&C for organising the sausage sizzle at the Moreton Bay City Council Movie Night. A big thank you to Tash, Rob, Jamie, Lily, Dominic and Mel for organising the sausage sizzle. P&C Vice President, Ms Melissa Travers is stepping down from the role. I’d like to formally thank Ms Travers for all that she has done for our school. She’s been instrumental in assisting and organising major fundraisers for our school. On behalf of the school, thank you.

Congratulations

Ms Danielle O’Brien is getting married these holidays. We wish her all the best for her special day. When she comes back, she will be known as Mrs Danielle Price.

Lastly, I’m wishing all staff and students a happy and safe holiday. Parents/Carers if you are fortunate to have a break, enjoy this time. School resumes on Monday 30 September.

Prep and Year 3 Swimming

We are excited to have our swimming progam commencing for our Prep and Year 3 students in Term 4 week 1.