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Pilton News
Pilton State School
It was great to reflect on student’s individual learning goals Thursday 6th May 2021
24 Pilton Valley Road,
from term 1 on our first parade for the term last Friday. We PILTON Q 4361
have high expectations of students and are doing our best to Ph.: 0746964521 Term 2 Issue 2
ensure that student’s individual needs are catered for in or- Fax: 0746964586
der to provide them with the best education we can. If you
haven’t yet seen your students learning goals for term 2,
please discuss this with us or your student as we have final- Maths Games and Olympiad – Year 5-6
ised these and have them available for parental review. I This year we have committed our Year 5-6 students to un-
would also like to commend parents for assisting students dertaking both a Maths Games and Maths Olympiad com-
from our beginner band with opportunity to practice their petition. This is held over a number of months and in-
instruments. It is a ‘unique’ sound that beginner band stu- cludes 5 rounds of complex problem solving activities. It is
dents make for the first 6 months and we are well and truly a great opportunity for students to see why they need their
into this period of time at the moment! numeracy skills so much to solve real-world problems and
some very abstract mathematical problems also! The sec-
School Council and P&C News ond round of this competition will be happening tomorrow
Our first school council completes its tenure shortly and I and I look forward to seeing how students undertake this
would like to sincerely thank these parents for undertaking challenge.
these roles. I recently sent an email to all parents with details
of an election process seeking two members of the parent Sporting Schools T2 - Tennis Training & Athletics
body at school to undertake a role on the school council for Training – Week 4-9
a period of two years. The school council is a requirement Next week on Monday 3-4pm, we will be continuing Run-
for our school as an Independent Public School in order to ning Club on a new afternoon and will be incorporating
provide guidance on the school’s strategic direction and some specific Athletics Training into the afternoon also.
meets once per term. If you have any queries about this pro- This will allow students to continue to work on their fit-
cess or you are interested in knowing more please come and ness and give them opportunities to develop their skills in
see me when you have a chance, or give me a call outside some of the jumping and throwing events that they will
9am-3pm to discuss this further. I look forward to discussing participate in during the Athletics carnivals later in the
the outcome of this when it is finalised at the next P&C year. Special thanks to our resident qualified Athletics
meeting on the 2 June from 3:30pm. Coach Miss Ryan for volunteering her time to support this
activity!
Premier’s Reading Challenge
I am delighted to invite all students to join in the 2021 Central Downs Gala Day 1 – Friday Week 4 (14 May
Premier’s Reading Challenge. The reading period for the 21)
2021 Premier's Reading Challenge commences on Monday Next week on Friday, students from the Year 3-6 class are
involved in the Central Downs Gala Day 1 at the Allora
10 May. Record how many books your child has read on the State P-10 School. The competition on this day will run
attached reader record form and return to their teacher by from 9:30-2:30 and forms for those students who are at-
27 August. Every student who completes the challenge will tending have been sent home. One parent per competitor is
receive a Certificate of Achievement signed by the Premier. welcome to attend and there will be a sign in process and
designated areas for your BYO seating if you are able to
To complete the challenge: come along. Mrs Youngberry will be attending the day
Prep to Year 2 must read or experience at least 20 books, with Miss Stewart and Chappy in order to assist across the
Years 3 and 4 must read at least 20 books, and three sports of Netball, Soccer and Rugby League that we
Years 5 to 9 must read at least 15 books. have students competing in throughout the day.
Experiencing books can include shared reading, listening to Finally, I wish all our Year 3 and 5 students all the best for
stories, or reading picture books. The aim for the 2021 chal- the NAPLAN writing task that they will be completing
lenge is to engage more students to read than ever before. next Tuesday morning while I am on military leave, and I
For more information about the Premier’s Reading Chal- am very much looking forward to getting back to school in
lenge, please visit: readingchallenge.education.qld.gov.au Week 5 when we will be conducting all the other
You can play a big part in your children’s future by encour- NAPLAN tasks and continuing the good work we have
been doing so far this term.
aging them to be part of this positive initiative. I look for-
ward to seeing as many of our students as possible take
part in the 2021 Premier’s Reading Challenge. All the best,
Jon Robertson
Tennis Coaching Wednesday 8am - 9am
During weeks 2 - 9
Running Club & Monday 3pm - 4pm
Athletics Training During weeks 4 - 9
Gala Day 1 Friday 14th May at Allora SS
Pilton Hall Trivia Night Saturday 15th May 6:30pm at
Pilton Memorial Hall
Gala Day 2 Friday 28th May at Allora SS
Under 8’s Day Friday 28th May at Clifton SS
P&C Meeting Wednesday 2nd June 3pm
Small Schools Wednesday 23rd June at Emu Creek SS
Athletics Carnival
Last Day of Term 2 Friday 25th June
Join Miss Stewart for Playgroup this
Friday 7th May 9am-11am.
There will be no playgroup next Friday 14th May due
to Miss Stewart attending Gala Day.
The 24 silver perch for the schools Congratulations to May who came first and
aquaponics system arrived yesterday has qualified to participate in the Darling
Downs Trails
Well done to the 5 students
who represented Pilton at the
Southern Downs Trials.
Special mention to Piper
who came 8th which
qualifies her as a reserve.
Pilton Soldiers Memorial Hall
Fundraiser for the Hall is a COVID-safe
event. Please come and support our Local
Community.
The event is NEARLY SOLD out…..Tickets $15 per person…. Get in Quick
Order forms for tickets and food order forms available on Pilton Soldiers Memorial Hall Trivia
Night Facebook Event Page, or through contacts.
For those already Attending…some notices:
Grazing Platters
must be booked and paid for by Monday 10th May.
Trivia Team Theme
Decorate your table…Come Dressed In Theme..
Prize for Best Team Theme.
Cash Bar and Fundraising Games
Bring some cash and coins to join in the fun.
For more information or enquiries, please contact:
Janette Fraham. Email: jmfrahm@hillsidefarm.net.au Phone: 0409 495 514
Brett Turkington Email: twinhills07@gmail.com Phone: 07 4697 2103
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