ANZAC Day has been remembered in Queensland state schools since 1916, the year following the landing at Gallipoli. We are proud to continue the remembrance of the first ANZAC Day at Tingalpa State School. Thank you to all our special guests, Mrs Joan Pease, Member of Parliament for Lytton, Carrie Harman, representative for Lisa Atwood Local Member for the Doboy Ward, Kelly Shoecraft, the P&C representative. Thank you to the students and teachers for participating in the ceremony. The students listened to a commemorative address from Air Craft Woman Sharelle Phillips.

The theme for Anzac Day 2025 is "Remembering Gallipoli: 110 years". This theme commemorates the 110-year anniversary of the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps troops at Gallipoli, Turkey, and reflects on the contributions made by service personnel throughout history. It encourages engagement with the stories of Gallipoli veterans and the significance of their service.

Anzac Day, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. It goes beyond the anniversary of the landing on Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day on which we remember all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in war and on operational service. The spirit of Anzac, with its qualities of courage, mateship and sacrifice, continues to have meaning and relevance for our sense of national identity.

Why is this day special to Australians?

When war broke out in 1914 Australia had been a federated nation for only 13 years, and its government was eager to establish a reputation among the nations of the world. When Britain declared war in August 1914 Australia was automatically placed on the side of the Commonwealth. In 1915 Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies. The ultimate objective was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul), the capital of the Ottoman Empire, an ally of Germany.

The Australian and New Zealand forces landed on Gallipoli on 25 April, meeting fierce resistance from the Ottoman Turkish defenders. What had been planned as a bold stroke to knock Turkey out of the war quickly became a stalemate, and the campaign dragged on for eight months. At the end of 1915 the allied forces were evacuated from the peninsula, with both sides having suffered heavy casualties and endured great hardships. More than 8,000 Australian soldiers died in the campaign. Gallipoli had a profound impact on Australians at home, and 25 April soon became the day on which Australians remembered the sacrifice of those who died in the war. Although the Gallipoli campaign failed in its military objectives, the actions of Australian and New Zealand forces during the campaign left a powerful legacy. What became known as the “ANZAC legend” became an important part of the identity of both nations, shaping the ways in which they viewed both their past and their future.

https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac-day

Rosemary: an ancient symbol of remembrance and has particular significance for Australians as it grows wild on the slopes of Gallipoli. The ancients believed it strengthened the memory, and on this account, it became an emblem of mateship and a symbol of remembrance. It is worn on or around ANZAC Day to honour the memory of the fallen and those who have served.

PREP 2026

Tingalpa State School Prep Enrolment Information:

If you know any families with children born between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2021, please let them know about our upcoming Prep Parent Information Session and enrolment sessions next term!

Important: This is the same session that was run in Term 1, so if families were unable to attend previously, they can join this session.

Session Date:

• Thursday, 8 May, Term 2, Week 3

Key Dates & Information:

• Age Requirement: Children must be 5 years old by 30 June in the year they enrol.
• Catchment Area: As an enrolment-managed state school, applications are only accepted if the student resides in the catchment area. You can check catchment areas using the Queensland Government Edmap site:
  Queensland Government Edmap
• Siblings: Siblings of currently enrolled students who will still be attending in 2025 are considered 'in-catchment'.
• Out-of-Catchment: Families outside the catchment area can still express interest by joining our waitlist.
  For out-of-catchment enrolment information, please visit our 2025 English Waitlist page:
  Tingalpa State School Waitlist

Feel free to pass this information along to anyone who might be interested.

Term 2 Lunchtime Activities at Tingalpa State School

The staff at Tingalpa State School work hard to provide a variety of activities for students to enjoy during lunchtime. Below is a list of the activities available in Term 2:

Animals on School Grounds

We would like to remind all members of our school community that dogs and other animals (excluding local wildlife) are not permitted on school grounds without prior permission from the principal. This is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students, staff, and families.

Even the most well-behaved pets can behave unpredictably in busy, unfamiliar environments, and we appreciate your cooperation in keeping our school a safe space for everyone.

Permission for animals on site may be considered on a case-by-case basis, such as for certified therapy or assistance animals, and only if school procedures and conditions are followed. Service animals (e.g. seeing-eye or hearing assistance dogs) are permitted with their owner and must be accommodated appropriately, with suitable shelter and nourishment while on site.

With the upcoming election taking place on school grounds, we kindly ask that you remind any friends or family attending the school to vote that dogs are not permitted on campus during this time. This helps us maintain a clean and safe environment, and prevents issues such as dog excrement on school grounds, which can pose a health risk and impact the cleanliness of our campus.

Please ensure dogs and pets are not brought to school during drop-off, pick-up, or any other time unless specific permission has been granted.

If you have any questions or need to request permission for an animal to be on site, please contact me directly at devan78@eq.edu.au.