Issue 3, 3rd March 2023
From the Principal
Yura families
We are going to trial adding my Weekly videos as our Principal News. Usually, the newsletter is a repeat of the weekly video so rather than spend time typing it up, we will embed the video here.
I have added headings so that you can scroll through the sections that are relevant to you. In this week's video the following are covered:
- Mural
- Breakfast Club
- Yr 3-6 Swimming
- Osprey Cup
- NAPLAN practice
- 2nd Round Senior Leaders
- Class Leaders
- Local Fundraiser
We learn, lead and succeed.
Leanne Witham
From the Leadership Team
NAPLAN Online
In Week 8 and Week 9 of Term 1, 2023 NAPLAN Online will be conducted for Years 3 and 5 at Hilliard State School. NAPLAN is a national test conducted across the whole of Australia.
Hilliard SS will be conducting NAPLAN Online Practice Tests on:
- Week 7 Tuesday 7th March 9am Year 3
- Week 7 Wednesday 8th March 9am Year 5
Hilliard SS NAPLAN Online Testing will be held on:
- Week 8 Year 3 Writing (not Online) 9am Wednesday 15th March
- Week 8 Year 5 Writing Online 9am Wednesday 15th March
- Week 8 Year 3 and Year 5 Reading Online 9am Thursday 16th March
- Week 8 Year 3 and Year 5 Language Conventions Online 9am Friday 17th March
- Week 9 Year 3 and Year 5 Numeracy Online 9am Monday 18th March
- Week 9 Catch up tests for students who have been absent
All students will need to have the application called NAP Browser and ensure this is up to date prior to 6th March 2023. This can be done via the Apple App Store.
We encourage all students in Years 3 and 5 to participate, however, if you would prefer your child not to be involved please talk to your classroom teacher.
Every day during NAPLAN week student devices must be charged to 100%. This is to ensure that the students are able to complete the required test for that day. No iPad minis are allowed to be used during the testing. If your child has no iPad or forgets their iPad on the day the school will loan them an iPad for the testing period.
At the beginning of each testing day students are reminded to have their breakfast and bring their drink bottle with water in it. The school will provide fruit for those students who would like a snack prior to testing.
If you have any other questions, please contact your class teacher.
Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent teachers interviews for P-6 will be conducted at Hilliard State School in Week 10 of Term 1, (27 March to 31 March). All parents/carers are invited to book an interview with their child’s teacher or teachers to discuss their progress.
All parent teacher interviews are to be booked through the following online school booking address:
https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70117
Please follow the link below for instructions on how to book an interview if you are new to the system:
https://eq.sobs.com.au/docs/sobs-pt3-parents.pdf
The booking times for this process will be open on 12th March until 26th March.
Please log in during this time to reserve your booking. Each interview has a 15 minute timeslot, so if you require a lengthy meeting or need to discuss more than 1 child, please book a double timeslot. Interviews will be conducted in teacher classrooms except for Wednesday afternoon/evening, which will be held in the school hall from 3.15pm until 7pm.
If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the school on 38201666 to arrange a booking.
From the Office
Upcoming payments:
- Dance – Deposit due NOW
- eSports Due 24th March
- Student Resource Scheme Due 30th March
- Instrumental Music Due 30th March
Making payments at Hilliard State School is easy!
How to pay:
- BPoint: https://www.bpoint.com.au/payments/dete
The web address provides a direct hyperlink to BPOINT. You will need your CRN, Invoice number and Student Name
- Phone payment using credit/debit card via BPOINT phone 1300 631 073. Please quote CRN and invoice number
- Centrepay Deduction - Payment by Centrepay deduction can be arranged through the school – call us on 3820 1666 and get set up today!
- In person at "Hilliard State School" via EFTPOS
- Cheque or Money Order payable to "Hilliard State School - (1986)"
- Other payment options are available. Please contact the school office to discuss further
School Calendar
Sport
Bayside District Sport
Congratulations to the following students for being selected in Bayside District Sport teams
Elijah C. - Boys AFL
Tyler R. - Boys AFL
Alexandra B. - Girls AFL
Felicity E. - Girls AFL
Hayden - 10-11yrs Rugby League
Tannah - 10-11yrs Rugby League
Kohana - 12yrs Rugby League
Hamish - 12yrs Rugby League
Bayside District Swimming
Well done to Hayden for his outstanding effort at the recent Bayside District Swimming Carnival held at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre recently. Hayden swam a PB in both his freestyle and backstroke races and placed 8th and 11th overall respectively. Congratulations Hayden!
From the P&C
What a busy fortnight we’ve had! Thank you to everyone who made it to the Bunnings sausage sizzle last Sunday to help out or enjoy a snag, your support is much appreciated. We also enjoyed an amazing pancake day, last Tuesday, hosted by our amazing Tuckerbox! Thank you to our very talented convenors, Ms Courtney and Mrs Kat, and the generous volunteers who helped bring the kids a day of deliciousness!
Coming up, we have another amazing chance to show off our sausage sizzle skills. This Saturday 4th March is the grand re-opening of the IGA on Vienna Road. Our generous supporter, Dan from the IGA, has offered us the opportunity to run the BBQ and hold a raffle. We have some awesome Lego to raffle, kindly donated by BrisBricks. We look forward to celebrating with them all!
On Saturday 11th March Hilliard State School is hosting ‘Lego on the Hill’ by BrisBricks. The P&C are running the canteen in the hall. If you would like to help out in the canteen, please let us know via the sign up sheet here:
Also, if you are a bit crafty and/or have some lovely little Mother’s Day stall goodies that you are happy to donate, we would appreciate the efforts and generosity. If you can help, please reach out to us: hilliardpandcfundraising@gmail.com
UNIFORM SHOP
The Uniform Shop is available for ordering through QKR! Just log on as normal and select Uniform Shop (as per image below). Whilst you can place your Uniform Orders any time of day, any day of the week, currently deliveries to student’s classrooms will only take place each Thursday.
If an item is showing as “Unavailable” this means it is currently OUT OF STOCK.
SECOND HAND UNIFORMS
Search and join the FACEBOOK group: “Hilliard SS 2nd Hand Uniform Sale” where you will be able to interact with parents of all grades selling and looking for second hand uniforms.
Please note that whilst we do our best to have all stock on hand at all times, sometimes due to circumstances beyond our control, some items/sizes may be unavailable. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
All enquiries please email hilliarduniformshop@gmail.com
Thankyou
Courtney
- Uniform Shop Convenor
The Tucker Box
We would like to once again thank our Hilliard Community for supporting our latest fundraising day in the Tuckshop, National Pancake Day. We raised $741 for the day and that goes straight back into the Hilliard P&C to make our school the best it possibly can be for our students.
The next fundraising theme day will be held on Friday the 24th of March for Easter and we can’t wait to start sharing with you what delicious treats we will have on offer soon so keep your eyes peeled.
We have a few Special dates coming up including:
- Taco Thursday 2/3/23
- Paddy’s Pizza Day 17/3/23
- Harmony Day 21/3/23
- Easter 24/3/23
We would also like to continue to thank new and existing volunteers who continue to give up their time to help in the Tuckerbox, without whom we would be forever lost. Thank you for your continued selfless commitment to our school and Tuckshop community.
If you would like to volunteer in the Tuckshop, please email us at hilliardtuckshop@gmail.com
Everyone is welcome 😊
Love and Smiles
Mrs Kat and Ms Courtney
Containers For Change
Our P&C Coordinates a Containers for Change Queensland recycling scheme to raise additional funds for our school community.
There are orange bins placed around the school to collect any containers students might have at break times, or alternatively you can donate containers directly at any depot and use:
Hilliard State School Scheme Id #C10161576
This can be used across Queensland, so any family members further afield can contribute too. For more information on what containers are eligible, see www.containersforchange.com.au
Bricks on the Hill
