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Date Claimers – Term 3 2025
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Event |
Date |
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Prep incursion |
12 September 2025 |
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Frozen Friday - P&C Year 6 Graduation fundraising (gold coin) |
12 September 2025 |
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WAMM - Year 5 Instrumental Music Excursion |
15 September 2025 |
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Parent/Teacher Interviews |
16 September 2025 |
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WAMM - Year 6 Instrumental Music Excursion |
17 - 18 September 2025 |
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Last day of Term 3 |
19 September 2025 |
Date Claimers – Term 4 2025
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Event |
Date |
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King’s Birthday holiday |
6 October 2025 |
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First Day of Term 4 |
7 October 2025 |
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Spring Soiree Learning Celebration 2:00 – 7:30pm |
14 October 2025 |
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Maths Masterminds |
17 October 2025 |
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P&C Meeting 6:30pm |
21 October 2025 |
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2026 Prep Reading session |
22 October 2025 |
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Year 2 excursion |
23 October 2025 |
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Frozen Friday |
24 October 2025 |
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Day for Daniel |
31 October 2025 |
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World Teachers’ Day |
31 October 2025 |
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2026 Prep Fruit & Friends session |
5 November 2025 |
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HASS Incursion – Year 1 |
6 November 2025 |
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Swimming – P/1A, PB, PC, 1/2B, 1C, 1C, 2A, 2C, 3A, 3C |
21 November 2025 25 November 2025 27 November 2025 |
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Swimming – 3/4B, 3/4D, 4A, 4E, 4/5C, 5/6A, 5/6B, 5/6C, 5/6E, 5/6F |
24 November 2025 26 November 2025 28 November 2025 |
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Hologram Zoo Incursion – Year 5/6 students - Technology |
27 November 2025 |
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Crazy Shirt Day |
28 November 2025 |
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Frozen Friday |
28 November 2025 |
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Swimming Carnival |
1 December 2025 |
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Meet the Teacher Afternoon |
8 December 2025 |
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Year 6 Graduation |
10 December 2025 |
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End of Year Party Day |
11 December 2025 |
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End of Year 6 excursion |
11 December 2025 |
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Year 6 Farewell assembly and walkout |
11 December 2025 |
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Clean-up Day |
12 December 2025 |
Happy Holidays
As we near the end of Term 3 I would like to thank everyone for their work during the term. I would like to wish everyone a safe and relaxing school holidays.
Please note: Monday 6 October 2025 is a public holiday, the King’s Birthday long weekend. The first day of Term 4 is Tuesday 7 October 2025.
Equity and Excellence
School Improvement Agenda for 2025
- Expert Teaching Teams
- Inclusive Culture
- Community Partnerships
Moderation - across this week year level teachers have met with the Leadership Team to moderate Term 3 English, French and mathematics assessments. The specialist and support teachers have also been part of moderation to review assessments in science, music, HPE, languages, media arts and ICPs. Our moderation process aligns curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting. I always look forward to moderation sessions as they are also a celebration of the learning that has occurred over the term.
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Parent/Teacher Interviews will take place on Tuesday 16 September between 3:15pm and 8:00pm. An email will be sent soon with details for booking interviews. If you are unable to book an interview at this time, please contact your class teacher for alternative arrangements.
Parent/Teacher interviews provide a great opportunity to get to know your child’s teacher and to hear important updates on academic and social/emotional information about your child. It also demonstrates to our students the important partnership parents and teachers share in the education of children.
School Assembly – Student Awards
There is no assembly in Week 10 due to Parent/Teacher interviews.
Book Week Celebrations
Our students enjoyed showing their costumes at our special assembly. I love the creativity of our families with amazing costume creations.
Federal Member Visit
Tingalpa State School’s Spring Soiree – Tuesday 14 October 2025
In Term 4 Week 2, we will have our annual Spring Soiree.
The event will run from 2:00pm to approximately 7:00pm.
Food trucks will be in the upper car park, off Wynnum Road serving food from 3:00pm until 6:00pm (this car park will be closed for the day). Tables and chairs will be around the tennis courts from 3:00pm.
Program:
- 2:00pm – Prep to Year 2 dance concert - Hall
- 3:00pm – Open classrooms (Learning Celebrations)
- 4:00pm – Year 3 to 6 dance concert - Hall
- 5:10pm – TBA
- 5:30pm – Music Concert (Instrumental/Choir) - Hall
Open classrooms will be between 3:00pm – 3:45pm. This is an opportunity for our students to show their wonderful work to their parents and family members. Specialist teachers will be in the Cr8 Centre and library for families to visit as well.
R U OK? Day
Thursday 11 September is R U OK? Day but we know that whether it is a friend, family member, partner, or colleague , the people around us go through life’s ups and downs every day. That is why we want everyone to feel confident to check in with the people they care about and Ask R U OK? Any Day.By having regular, meaningful conversations, you build trust and normalise talking about what’s really going on, so when the people in your world find themselves struggling, they know you are someone they can talk to.
How to ask “R U Ok?” - Simple steps that could change a life:
Further details can be found at: https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask
School Holidays Ideas
I hope you all have time to relax and enjoy time with your family and friends over the upcoming holidays. I have listed a few useful websites with free or affordable holiday activities for children and families, to help if you are looking for something to do.
Brisbane City Council – School Holiday Events
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/events-arts-and-culture/what-s-on-in-brisbane/school-holiday-events
Brisbane Kids
https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/school-holiday-activities-qld/
Your Local Families Home Magazine
https://www.familiesmagazine.com.au/school-holiday-activities-brisbane/
Visit Brisbane
http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/school-holiday?sc_lang=en-au
Happy Holidays!
Donna
Wishing our families a safe and restful Term 3 holiday.
As Term 3 comes to a close, I would like to take a moment to wish all our families a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday break. Whether you are travelling, spending time with loved ones, or simply taking a well-deserved rest, we hope you have the opportunity to recharge.
Thank you for your ongoing support throughout the term. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for another great term of learning and growth.
Mathematical Problem-Solving with Michael Minas
Last Thursday, we were excited to welcome Michael Minas to Tingalpa, where he delivered engaging mathematical problem-solving lessons to several classes. This was a fantastic opportunity for both students and staff to experience problem-solving in action, with a focus on deep thinking and rich discussions.
This visit forms part of our ongoing investment in the implementation of the new Mathematics curriculum. On Friday, we extended this learning by hosting staff from Wynnum West State School for a full day of professional development. Together, we explored how to design and structure effective problem-solving lessons and how to integrate them meaningfully into our teaching practices.
A big thank you to the classes that hosted Michael Minas and to all staff for their continued commitment to extending their knowledge and skills. It was an inspiring two days of learning and collaboration, reinforcing our dedication to delivering high-quality mathematics education across our school community.
Last Frozen Friday for Term 3
Don’t miss out—this Friday is our final Frozen Friday for Term 3. Treat yourself to a cool, refreshing snack near the tuckshop after school.
All proceeds from Frozen Friday will go towards the Year 6 Graduation, helping to make their celebration extra special.
Make sure to grab your favourite frozen treat. See you there!
Rebecca Sparrow Visit
On Monday 1 and Wednesday 3 September, our Year 5/6 students were treated to a special visit from Australian author and speaker Rebecca Sparrow, who shared her invaluable wisdom on building and maintaining healthy friendships. Her approachable style and real-world advice made an instant impact on our students.
Rebecca guided students through two of the most common friendship questions she receives:
- How do I know if my friends really like me?
- How do I make more friends?
To explore these questions, Rebecca introduced students to Dr. Brené Brown’s “Anatomy of Trust”, using the acronym BRAVING as a foundation for understanding trust in friendships. Each letter in BRAVING represents a quality that helps build trust for good friendships:
- Boundaries
- Reliability
- Accountability
- Vault (confidentiality)
- Integrity
- Non-judgment
- Generosity
Rebecca broke down each concept in a way that was engaging and age-appropriate, helping students reflect on their own friendships and how they show up as a friend.
Key Messages from Rebecca’s Talk
- Friendships grow stronger in small moments - Rebecca compared these to bricks in a wall. Each small, kind action adds to the strength of a friendship.
- Follow up - Remember what your friends tell you and ask them about it later. This shows you have listened to their concerns or conversation, and you care.
- Be FRIENDLY with everyone - but understand that your close group of friends will be smaller and more meaningful.
- Friendships take work - like anything worth having, they require effort, empathy, and honesty.
- Don’t put all your eggs in one friendship basket - it is important to have more than one friend and avoid becoming overly reliant on one person.
- When faced with annoying behaviour from a friend, students were encouraged to consider two options: speak to the person or let it go.
Rebecca’s Top 3 Tips for Navigating Friendships
- Conflict is normal, drama is a choice.
- Boundaries are everything.
- Drama cyclones are exhausting, and gossip is a red flag.
Rebecca left our students with a final reminder that will stick with them: "Glide towards people who are your friends and swerve around others, while still being friendly."
We are incredibly grateful to Rebecca for her time, warmth, and wisdom. Her visit provided our students with practical tools and a deeper understanding of what it means to be a great friend.
A very big Thank you to Di from Moreton Bay Environmental Education Centre for providing this opportunity for our Year 5/6 students and staff.
Year 5 Street Science Incursion
Met East Track & Field Championships
Arana and Adalynn shine at Met East Track & Field.
A big congratulations to Arana M and Adalynn C, who proudly represented our school at the Metropolitan East Track and Field Championships on Thursday 28 August, held at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC).
This is a fantastic achievement, and both students should be very proud of themselves!
Arana competed in the 11 Years Boys 100m Sprint, running against some of the fastest boys in the region. He gave it his all and showed great determination from start to finish.
Adalynn competed in the 10 Years Girls High Jump, jumping with focus and confidence. She did an amazing job and represented our school with pride.
Well done Arana and Adalynn!
Tingalpa State School is looking for a dedicated Tuckshop Convenor to take charge of the daily operations of our vibrant school canteen. In this hands-on role, you will supervise staff, manage food prep, and serve up fresh, nutritious meals in a warm and welcoming environment. If you are organised, community-minded, and passionate about healthy food, we would love to have you on our team! Please contact Nicole nwill202@eq.edu.au for further information.
Father’s Day stall– Thank you to our volunteers
A big shout out and thank you to Cecile Beugnot, our volunteer champion for the Father’s Day stall. Thank you also to the volunteers who helped with set up, selling on the day, and pack up. It was wonderful to see so many great options for the children to purchase gifts for their Dads and father figures.
We are still looking for donations for our Christmas Raffle.
Please reach out if you are a small business owner who would like to donate or know a local business owner who may like to support our school.
We will be announcing the prizes and sharing the link to purchase tickets soon!
This segment will introduce you to our P&C executive, P&C members and our superstar volunteers. Each newsletter we will introduce you to a different person.
Name: Sophie Fontana
Volunteer Role: Family Movie Night Coordinator
Why I decided to volunteer: I originally joined so I could find out what’s going on at the school – it’s a great way to stay in the loop. Now, I like doing Family Movie Night because I know how much fun everyone has.
Children at Tingalpa: Xavier (Year 5) and Sebastian (Year 3)
When I’m not voluntary: I’m working, juggling life and catching up with friends.
Fun Fact:
As a child, I loved the beach and could play in the sand for hours….now the thought of going to the beach and touching sand makes me cringe.
Want to get involved?? Contact secretary@tingalpasspandc.com.au
Next P&C meeting – new members are welcome!
Term 4 Week 3 - Tuesday 2 October 6:30pm start.
Come to a P&C meeting to meet other parents, find out what’s happening and contribute to the P&C's efforts in supporting our children and the school.
Attend in person at school or online. Contact the P&C for any queries: enquiries@tingalpasspandc.com.au
Stay up-to-date with our Facebook page:
Be sure to follow our Facebook page “Tingalpa State School P & C” to stay up to date with events and news!
We are pleased to be able to offer the following activities before and after school in Term Four.
For all bookings and enquiries please contact the facility hirer directly.
Please note with activities before and after school, children must have parental supervision prior to the activity starting. Unaccompanied siblings are not permitted at these activities at any time for safety and security.
Facility Hire helps us fund many school projects and we appreciate you supporting our hirers.