As the weather is warming up, we will be encouraging students to ensure they have their water bottles handy, to stay hydrated. We will also remind students of the importance of wearing their hats outside, no hat, no play. Students are required to wear school hats at school. These can be purchased through Munch Monitor.

Tingalpa State School’s Spring Soiree – Tuesday 14 October 2025

Next Tuesday is our annual Spring Soiree.

The event starts at 2:00pm and goes to approximately 7:00pm.

Food trucks will be serving food from 3:00pm to approximately 6:00pm, in upper car park, off Thornlake Court (this car park will be closed for the day). Table and chairs will be available around the hall area.

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 – Creative Dance performance
• 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.

Parking will be available on the school oval and at Kianawah Park. We request families to please respect our neighbours and park considerately. Please to not park at Twin Parks shopping centre.

No School Assembly Week 2

There is no school assembly in Week 2 due to the Spring Soiree events. We will do double student awards in Week 4.

Classes for 2026

We are beginning to make plans for 2026 classes. If you are not intending on returning to Tingalpa State School next year can you please advise Admin via email on admin@tingalpass.eq.edu.au.

School resumes on Tuesday 27 January 2026 for all children from Prep to Year 6.

All state schools are staffed on the Day 8 Enrolment Data Collection at the start of the school year. Whether we form straight classes or multi-age classes is dependent on enrolment numbers on Day 8 – 5 February 2026. Parents are reminded that class composition, teacher year level allocations and class placements are all subject to adjustment post Day 8.

For audit purposes, it is vital we have correct enrolment numbers at the commencement of the 2026 school year. If you will be returning later than the school start date, please also indicate your intended date of return and reason such as visiting family overseas. You will be requested to complete an acceptable evidence form, please email Admin on the email address above for a copy of this form.

Please note that classes and teachers can change depending on enrolment numbers. 

The leadership team, class teachers and support staff work together to place students in classes for the following year. Staff have deep knowledge of students, their needs and which students they should or should not be placed with. The aim is to construct well-balanced classes in which students can work and perform to their full potential. Due consideration is given to the student’s academic needs and their social/emotional needs when placement is decided. Your trust in our decision-making, your acknowledgement of the time and care that goes into this process and your respect for the competence and dedication of every member of our staff team are greatly appreciated.

Should parents wish to share additional details about their child, in regards to class placement, they are asked to email their ‘request for consideration’ to Mel Loban, Deputy Principal at mpeac9@eq.edu.au.

Requests are always considered but not guaranteed. Please note we will not take requests for particular teachers.  A new class and a new teacher are an opportunities for children to make new friends and to have new learning experiences.

Requests should outline your child’s learning needs and the considerations that you believe would assist your child to be successful at school in 2026. Requests will not be considered after 20 October 2025.

‘Meet the Teacher Afternoon’ will be held on Monday 8 December 2025, students are placed into their new class group and meet their 2026 teacher, if they are currently working at Tingalpa State School.

Queensland Mental Health Week

Queensland Mental Health Week (4 – 12 October 2025) provides an opportunity to raise community awareness and understanding of mental health and wellbeing and reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health conditions.

The theme for 2025 is ‘Connect for Mental Health. This theme encourages people to nurture their own mental wellbeing and support others by connecting with themselves, their communities, nature, and other people.

Find out more about Queensland Mental Health Week

Well Done, Olivia!

At the end of last term, Olivia W participated in Round 5 of the 2025 Australian Kart Championship. During the opening ceremony Olivia met Hon David Crisafulli, ​​ Premier of Queensland and had a chance to discuss karting and her school.

Olivia has been accepted into the Top Race Academy for 2026 and will be racing the complete Karting Australia Championship for them. 

We are very proud of Olivia’s achievements at school and with her karting. We are all welcomed to follow Olivia’s progress through her social media channels.

Instagram: OJ_RACER

Facebook: OJ RACER 

Kind regards

Donna