Term 1 Week 10 2025
As we enter the last week of Term One, I’d like to extend my thanks to our students for their efforts in enacting the Four Cares. As a result, we have lots to celebrate. I shared some of these celebrations in last week’s newsletter. A highlight of my term has been catching up with students attending the Brain Freeze Care Class group. Please note this initiative will be called the Chill and Care Club from Term 2. Even our youngest students can tell me all about the Four Cares and what they are doing to enact these. I’d also like to thank our teachers for their efforts and hard work to ensure there is an unrelenting drive to provide the best teaching and learning environment for all Mango Hill State School students. At Mango Hill, the staff culture of learning is second to none. Lastly, thank you to our parents and carers for their continued support and for working in partnership with us. We are looking forward to progressing these partnerships in Term Two and beyond.
In Term Two we will continue to progress the implementation of version 9 of the Australian Curriculum for English, Maths and HPE. We will also continue to implement our approach to the teaching of reading. This includes having a whole school approach to ‘word reading’. In Prep – Year 2 this includes phonics (sounds and the letters that represent these sounds) and in Years 3 – 6 this includes morphology (smaller meaningfull units of words).
Term Two the weather will be cold, now is a good time to check if last year’s jumper/jacket still fits. Students are asked to wear the winter jacket/jumper and refrain from wearing other colours. If your child chooses to wear long pants, stockings or leggings, navy blue is required. Should you be experiencing difficulty with outfitting your child in the correct uniform, please reach out to the school and we will assist. Full black shoes are also required.
ANZAC DAY - School Service – Thursday 24 April – Save the date.
On Thursday 24 April we will be conducting the Mango Hill State School, ANZAC Day service in Gigum Hall. This will be a whole school event to recognise our service men and women. We welcome our wider school community, parents and carers to attend this service, particularly current or former service men and women. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their service.
Date: Thursday 24 April
Time: 9.00 am
Location: Gigum Hall.
ANZAC DAY - Friday 25 April (Term 2 Week 1)
This year Mango Hill State School will be involved in the Pine Rivers RSL Sub Branch traditional ANZAC Day march.
The Pine Rivers RSL sub branch is limiting school participation to 50 students and therefore Student Council Representatives from Yr 4 to Yr 6 will be invited to represent our school.
- Student Council Representatives are asked to assemble on ANZAC Ave (road will be closed) in front of Kallangur Fair Shopping Centre at 7:45am. Signage will be placed with our school name on the roadway. The march step off will occur at 8.15am.
- Please note Anzac Avenue will be closed between 7:00 am and 10:30 am from Old Gympie Road to Duffield Road.
- Police will be closing Storey Road, from Old Gymie Rd to School Road, from 08:30 am to 09:30 am.
- Students will need to be collected by parents/guardians at Storey Road accessible via School Road after the march. Please note Sylvan Court will not be accessible.
Once students are with their parents, they are free to move to the Memorial Garden for the main service. During the main service School Captains will be laying a wreath. The RSL would like us to remember that this is a commemoration, not a celebration and they request parents do not take photos during this time. Dignity and respect are the order of the day and if students are wearing medals to represent a family member, those medals are to be worn on the right-hand side.
Term 2 Term Overview
Term Two is going to be a bumper term. Attached is the Term Two overview. Please be mindful that dates are subject to change and further events may be added to the overview. We ask that you read the newsletter to stay up-to-date.
Bike Racks
We strongly encourage students to lock their bikes/scooters daily to minimise the likelihood of these being stolen. Late last year, some scooters were stolen, even with the bike cage locked. Individual locks are highly recommended.
Mango Hill State School Coffee Cups
Easter Bonnet Parade
Student’s will be given the opportunity to make their Easter Bonnets in their classroom.
I wish everyone a wonderful break. I’m looking forward to not making school lunches and not being on such a tight routine as well as catching up with my family. I hope our students, families and staff also manage to make time for their loved ones and use this time to recharge the batteries before Term Two commences. Please be safe on the roads and near water. Happy Easter everyone!
Lastly, the first day of Term Two commences on Tuesday 22 April, 2025 as the Monday is a public holiday.
Ange Padgett
Principal
apadg6@eq.edu.au
Physical Education News
Mango Hill State School Senior Cross Country Review
The Mango Hill State School Senior Cross Country was held on Monday with students in Years 3 - 6 taking on the challenging course which included running in the bushland and taking on the “Hill of Hurt”.
Students competed in age groups with ribbons awarded for 1st - 3rd place getters and bonus points for those who finished in the top 5. Congratulations to our age group winners.
A huge congratulations to Charlie W who set a new record for the 10 Years Girls. Her time of 8.13mins beat the previous record by over 40 seconds, which is an amazing effort!
The overall point’s trophy was this year taken out by Flynn House who finished on 379 points. Walker House finished on 368 with Barton in 3rd place on 286 points.
30 students have been selected in the Mango Hill Cross Country team to compete at the upcoming Pine Rivers District Cross Country trials. These students are aged from 10-12 years and will complete either a 2km or 3km course.
Girls Rugby League Holiday Clinic
Please see below information for the NRL Dolphins Girls Only Holiday Clinic coming up.
(8 to 13 year olds)
Please see below registration link.
Dolphins NRL Girls Holiday Clinic
Thursday 17 April 2025
RUN OF EVENTS
- 9:30am - 10:30am: Captains Run
- 10:30am - 11:00am: Registration
- 11:00am - 12:30am: Footy Clinic and BBQ
Do you have a spare 30mins to help on the Mother's Day Stall?
The P&C are holding there annual Mother's Day Stall on the Thursday 8 and Friday 9May.
We are looking for parents who could assist in selling and helping children from 8.30am till 12.30pm each day.
These are fun days and a great way to meet new parents.
If you are keen and available please email vicepresident@mhsspandc.com.au
The holidays are here! The uniform shop will reopen the first day of Term 2, Tuesday April 22.
Did you know we have a retail store? If you need uniform items over the school holidays you can find out store 'Wearitto' at 41 Kirby Road, Aspley. They operate regular retail hours and can be reached on 3263-5566.
Online orders can still be made over the holidays, they will be packed when the store reopens in term 2.
We offer online orders. Orders can be placed through our website any time at www.wearitto.com.au/schools/mango-hill-state-school
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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.
Zoe
Uniform Shop Convenor
Mango Hill State Secondary College
School Refusal Workshop
Is your child struggling with school refusal? Do you feel overwhelmed or unsure of how to support them?
We’re here to help.
During our School Refusal Workshop, presenter Alison Dougan will explore practical strategies, give you insights into the underlying causes of school refusal, and teach you ways to build confidence and resilience in your children.
The workshop will be held at the Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre on Monday 28 April from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
Spaces are limited and bookings are essential. To secure your spot, email lisa@encircle.org.au. Please include your name and phone number.