Term 2 week 10 2025
As we reach the end of Term 2, I thank you for your continued support and partnership. This term has been one of strong growth and achievement across our school. We’ve seen improvements in student learning, better attendance, and a noticeable reduction in behaviour incidents. These successes are the result of the collective efforts of our dedicated staff, our students’ hard work, and your ongoing encouragement and support at home.
Reading
One of the highlights of this term has been our focus on implementing the new approach to teaching reading. We’ve embraced the Simple View of Reading, a framework that ensures students build both decoding skills and deep comprehension, aligning to the current version of the Australian Curriculum. In addition, we’ve begun implementing Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum (ACv9), helping us align our teaching with contemporary educational standards and high yield pedagogical practices.
We are so proud of what our students have achieved, and it’s been wonderful to see their confidence and engagement grow. Thank you for all the ways you support their learning, from ensuring they attend regularly to supporting them to complete their homework.
Happy Holidays!
As we head into the holidays, I encourage families to take this opportunity to rest, recharge, and spend time together. It’s also a good time to check in on your child’s school equipment and uniform, including ensuring they have full black school shoes and the correct school jumper/jacket, and make any updates or replacements needed before Term 3. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for another 48 days of purposeful learning.
Report cards
Reminder- Semester 1 report cards will be emailed to families in Week 1 of Term 3. Once you’ve had the opportunity to read through your child’s report card, please feel welcome to contact their teacher if you have any questions or would like to talk more about how you can support your child’s learning.
NAIDOC Week
This week we celebrate NAIDOC Week which is held in the first week of July each year. We recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We will be holding a special whole school assembly on Friday 27 June at 9.00am in Gigum Hall. Parents are welcome to attend.
This week has been all about athletics. We have held numerous events already. Thank you to parents and carers for supporting these events, with plenty more to come throughout the week. Well done to all students who participated. Thank you to our amazing PE team, Mr Nick Hills, Mr Tyson Newell, Mr Callum Lisha and Ms Bec Wilson, for their hard work and dedication. Many hours go into planning events like these and we thank them for their organisation.
Date Claimers
Advance notice about non-school days
- EKKA public holiday – Monday 11 August
- Pupil Free Day – Friday 5 September
Week 10
- MHSS Snr Athletics Carnival – 10, 11 & 12 Yrs (Wednesday)
- MHSS Jnr Sports Day Prep - Year 2 (Thursday)
- NAIDOC week parade - whole school 9.00am Friday
Term 3 week 1
- Year 6 Parliment House excursion - 6D, 6E, 6F, 6G
- Prep Hearing Screeners
- Interschool Sport - Year 5 and 6
Mango Hill State School Coffee Cups
Ange Padgett
Principal
apadg6@eq.edu.au
Focus of the Week
This year marks a huge milestone for NAIDIC as it is the 50th year of honouring and celebrating Indigenous voices and cultures. This year's theme "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy," not only celebrates the achievements of the past but shines a light on the youth and leaders of the future.
Students will attend a NAIDOC week assembly on Friday and will partake in the shared singing of the song 'Inanay'.
Reading at Mango
Comprehension is the reason for reading. If readers can read the words but do not understand or connect to what they are reading, they are not really reading.
Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, connect with, and think critically about what is being read. It involves not just recognizing words, but also grasping the meaning of sentences, understanding the overall message or story, and making inferences or predictions. Strong comprehension allows children to learn new information, follow directions, and enjoy reading. This skill depends on reading fluency—the ability to read words accurately, quickly, and with expression—because fluent readers don’t have to work as hard to decode each word. According to cognitive load theory, our brains have a limited capacity for processing information. If a child is using most of their mental energy just to figure out the words on the page, there’s less brainpower left to understand what the text actually means. Building fluency helps reduce this mental load, making comprehension easier and more natural.
Recycled Art Show Competition
Uniform shop
School holidays are upon us! If you are needing uniforms over the holiday break, our retail store at 41 Kirby Road stocks the Mango Hill uniform. They operate regular retail hours and can be reached on 3263-5566.
Online orders can still be placed through our website at www.wearitto.com.au/schools/mango-hill-state-school
Any orders placed during the holidays will be packed on the first day of term 3.
Have a great break!
Zoe
Uniform Shop Convenor
Helping Hands
Murrumba State Secondary College
School Holiday Activities
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Keep your kids active during the school holidays with a variety of free and low-cost sports, recreation, fitness and wellness activities. |
This week our Prep learners will attend their second whole school assembly on Friday where we will celebrate NAIDOC week. This year the focus is on the strength of Indigenous communities, the vision of their leaders, and the enduring legacy they are creating. In Prep G, the class has been learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait cultures through art. Here are some clay creations made using stamps highlighting some symbols used within each culture.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership this semester, I hope you have a safe and happy holiday and look forward to seeing you for Term 3.
Mieke Munko
Deputy Principal-Prep
mmunk1@eq.edu.au
Celebrating our success in Year 1!
What a fantastic semester we have had in Year 1! A few highlights have included:
- Swimming lessons in Term 1
- Cross Country
- A visit to Nudgee Beach
- Learning the complex code in our phonics lessons
- Learning about under the sea animals and writing fabulous informative reports
- Students loosing many teeth
- Earning stickers that go towards our care badges
- Caring for self, others, learning and the environment
Wishing everyone a wonderful break.
Mrs Evan Barrett
Year 1 Deputy Principal
ebmcf0@eq.edu.au
End of Term 2 – Year 2 News
As Term 2 comes to an end, we want to say a big congratulations to all of our amazing Year 2 students for their hard work, perseverance and positive attitude over the past ten weeks. From exploring exciting topics in English and Maths to developing their confidence in writing, reading and problem-solving, our Year 2s have shown fantastic growth. We’ve also loved seeing their creativity shine through in the arts and their curiosity blossom during science and HASS.
Thank you to our Year 2 families for your ongoing support. Whether it's helping with homework, reading at home or simply encouraging your child to do their best each day, your involvement makes a big difference. We hope the school holidays offer you a chance to relax and enjoy some well-earned family time.
A reminder that our Junior Sports Carnival is happening this Thursday 26 June. Year 2 students will be participating in a range of athletics-based activities on the oval from 12:45pm to 2:15pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to put into practice the skills they’ve been developing in PE and to enjoy a fun afternoon outdoors with their peers. Please ensure your child comes prepared for the day with a hat and water bottle. We’d love to see parents and carers there cheering on our young athletes. Your support always makes the day extra special!
Lastly, don’t forget our Year 2 Award Ceremony will be held on Tuesday 22 July at 9:00am in Gigum. If your child is receiving an award, you will receive an email notification by the end of this week.
Wishing all of our Year 2 families a safe and restful break. We can’t wait to see you back for Term 3!
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.
Jessica Burnett
Deputy Principal- Year 2
jburn289@eq.edu.au
Happy Holidays
Term 2 has flown by, and there is so much to celebrate in Year 3!
We kicked off our morphology lessons this term, and students have done a fantastic job engaging with new concepts—well done to all! A highlight was our exciting incursion from Street Science, which supported our learning about heat transfer in a fun and hands-on way.
We also enjoyed the amazing initiatives from the P&C, including the ever-popular Spelling Bee and Wear Your Origin Jersey Day, which added a fun and community-focused vibe to the term. As we head into the break, I’d like to wish you and your family a safe and restful holiday. I’m looking forward to another term of wonderful learning and growth in Term 3!
Deputy Principal
Week 10 is upon us! Well done to the Year 4 cohort on a great term, topping off our zoo excursion and concert with Athletics Days. For Tuesday’s group on the oval, the weather couldn’t have been more perfect, and the students were a fantastic representation of Team Mango.
Report cards: report cards will be emailed home in week one. Please reach out to your class teacher if you do not receive yours.
Have a fantastic and safe holiday, we can’t wait to see you back ready to be amazing in Term Three!
Semester 1
Well done to all the Yr. 5 students for their hard work throughout Semester 1. A big thank you to all the parents and carers for your ongoing support. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the Year 5 staff for their dedication and hard work.
Camp Reminder
A reminder that Yr. 5 Camp permissions are now due and final payments are due on Monday14 July. For more information please go to QParents.
If you are having difficulties making this payment, please contact the office to set up a payment plan. If your child will not be attending, please reach out your classroom teacher asap to assist in the planning of this event.
Holiday iPad Clean-up!
As the holidays approach, it's a great time to give your child's iPad a quick clean-up! Please take a few moments to:
- Delete unused apps
- Delete apps / games that are not age appropriate
- Remove unnecessary photos and videos
- Check storage and update the device if needed
- Check communication history and educate children on being a safe and responsible device user
A little digital housekeeping now can help set your child up for a smoother and safer start to the new term.
For helpful advice on age-appropriate use of iPads, apps, and online safety, visit the eSafety Commissioner’s website: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents
Awards Parade
As previously communicated there have been some changes to the criteria for Semester 1 awards.
Academic Achievement Award
– An A in all subject areas with the exception of the Arts and P.E.
Outstanding Effort Award
- An A for behaviour
- An A for effort in all subject areas.
Teachers will reach out to parents this week if their child is receiving an award at the Semester 1 Awards Parade. (Awards Parade - Wednesday 23 July at 10:00am).
Greg McCallum
Deputy Principal- Year 5
gmcca24@eq.edu.au
Athletics Day Events
It was great to see our Senior students show great Teamwork and the Four Cares at our Athletics Day. Thank you to our student leaders for assisting throughout this week with setting up of the fields and supporting the younger students through their events. A huge shout out to our PE team for their coordination.
High School Transitions
Please see below for a QR code link to a survey. Completing this survey, will assist our school team with organising High School Transition opportunities in Semester 2 of this year.
Premier’s Reading Challenge
Congratulations to all of our incredible readers who have already completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge and handed in their forms in at the Hub. What an amazing effort! Don’t worry if you’re still going, we’re only halfway through! Students have until Friday 22 August to hand in their forms. The holidays are the perfect time to curl up with a good book… how many can you read? Happy reading everyone!
Reminder:
- Prep–Year 2: Read or experience 20 books
- Year 3–4: Read 20 books
- Year 5–6: Read 15 books
Volunteers
A big thank you to our amazing volunteers who’ve generously given their time to help cover books in the library this term. We truly appreciate your support!
If you’d like to join in next term, we’ll be welcoming volunteers again in Term 3. It’s a great way to meet others in the Mango Hill State School community and make a difference.
You’re welcome any time between 8:30am–12:30pm on a Monday. Please ensure you have completed the school’s Volunteers Induction prior to attending. We hope to see some of you in Week 1!
AR reading
A very big congratulations to Rohan from Year 6 who has read 2 million words!! Well done Rohan!
Holiday Fun
If your child is missing the Hub over the break, why not head to your local Moreton Bay Library? With fun activities like messy play, tote bag decorating, a Robomaster obstacle course, Sphero robots and more, there’s something for every curious mind. Looking to venture a little further? The State Library also has a fantastic line up of holiday fun, including Colour My World creative sessions, NAIDOC activities and more. Libraries are the perfect place to learn, explore and play these school holidays! Follow the links to find out more: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries/Events/School-Holidays
https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/holiday-fun
We wish all families a happy mid-year break and look forward to seeing students back in the Hub in Term 3.