Hilliard State School eNewsletter

From the Leadership Team

PREP 2024 ENROLMENTS

We are very excited to be meeting some new faces and families this term, as we start enrolments for Prep 2024. Enrolments Packs are available from the front office. Parents who would like to know more about what Prep @ Hilliard SS offers them and their child, are invited to join us for a Prep 2024 Principal Tour and Information Session. Details on the flyer below.

Please share this information with any families in our local community who you know are looking at Prep enrolments for next year. There are no catchment rules for prep enrolments, so all applications will be accepted.

FREE, ONLINE PARENTING RESOURCES FOR ANXIETY

Support your child’s coping skills (and improve yours, too!)

The Fear-Less Triple P Program is part of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program. Fear-Less isn’t about eliminating fear altogether – sometimes, fear protects us. Instead, it’s about giving your family a toolbox of strategies, skills, and knowledge to manage anxious feelings and stop unnecessary worrying. Fear-Less Triple P is based on extensive research with families of anxious children by clinical psychologists. It can work for you too – and now it’s online!

https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/qld-en/free-parenting-courses/fear-less-triple-p-online/#au-parents-register-now

Why Fear-Less Triple P Online makes all the difference

Help your child manage anxiety and become more emotionally resilient. This full toolkit of tips and ideas really works!

Get a better understanding of anxiety and fear and what can be done about it
Know what to do when your child is anxious or upset
A whole range of tools and strategies based on proven principles
Australian program, university-developed by child psychologists
You choose what works for you – adapt to suit your family, your values
Videos and fun interactive learning on your phone, tablet or computer
24/7 online, at your place, at your pace

CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK 2023

Start getting costumes ready for Book Week 2023! We will be holding our annual Book Week parade on the morning of Thursday 24th August. All students are invited to come dressed as a book character, and parents are invited to come along to share in the fun! More information will be sent out to parents closer to the event.

NCCD - Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability - census date is in August each year. All schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability. These relate to legislative requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, in line with the NCCD guidelines (2019).

Please see the fact sheet attached for more information. The Inclusion Team at Hilliard State School are always happy to discuss this with you further.

nccd_parent_fact_sheet_english_0.pdf

Expectation of the Week

T3_Wk_3_Eating_procedures.pdf

T3_Wk_4_An_attitude_of_gratitude.pdf

From the Office

Welcome back to term 3! We hope you all had a nice break. The next couple of months are going to be jam packed with fun and adventure for our students, with most year levels going on camps and/or excursions. Please remember to get all consent forms signed and invoices paid on time so your students don't miss out. If you have any queries or questions please feel free to contact our friendly office staff on 3820 1666 or email admin@hilliardss.eq.edu.au

School_Finance_Update.pdf

Pyjama Day Free Dress

Today staff and students dressed in their finest (and cosiest) pj's to raise funds to support kids in care. We managed to raise $413.25! Well done Hilliard SS!!!

School Calendar and Clubs

Term_3_Event_Calendar_.pdf

Term_3_2023_Clubs_Timetable_Poster_2_.pdf

Sport

Met East Girls Rugby League

Congratulations Khan, from 6C, who has made the Met East girls rugby league under 12s team and is going to Townsville in September.

National BMX Competition

Congratulations to Audrey, from 6C, who recently competed in Sydney for round 3 &4 of the National series.

She got two 2nd places in her cruiser class (11-12 girls) and 4th and 5th in 20 inch (12 Girls).

My New Gallery

From the P&C

Dear Parents/caregivers,

It’s time to spoil the wonderful men in our Hilliard Community at the 2023 Hilliard Father’s Day Stall. We recognise how important the stall is to many of our children and families and we look forward to bringing a great variety of gifts at fantastic low prices.

The stall will be held over TWO days with each class being allocated 15 minutes to select their perfect gift:

Wednesday 30^stand Thursday 31^st August 2023

Your child/s teacher will allocate their own timeslot to work around individual class schedules. Teachers will communicate to you directly the date your child will be attending. Please keep an eye out on Facebook as we will also post the classes attending which day on there.

Gifts will range in price from $1.00 to $6.00 – please see the attached brochure for the amazing gifts on offer this year. Raffle tickets will be available for 50cents each for one of the awesome hampers we have up for grabs. The raffle draw will be drawn during last session on Thursday 1^st September.

Please remember to send:

Notes/coins in a sealed clear plastic bag / container with your child’s name and amount printed clearly, so that, if necessary, we can help the children select the correct number of items.
A reusable bag with your child/ren for carrying gifts home.

Donations for Raffles

If you would like to donate some items to contribute towards our Father’s Raffles hampers, please drop these to the Tuckerbox before Friday 25^th August 2023. Some examples of items include car wash items, movie tickets, coffee sachets, chocolates, stationary etc.

Our wonderful helpers assist children to pick their perfect present, restock the tables, write raffle tickets and be the cashier. It is a great way to get involved, have a social chat and meet some other wonderful parents. The children love seeing someone they know behind the stall. If you are available to volunteer for the stall even for a part day, we would love your help - please contact hilliardpandcfundraising@gmail.com with the days and times you can help!

Thank you for your ongoing support of the Hilliard Primary P&C Association.

UNIFORM SHOP NEWS

OPENING HOURS THURS 8:00 - 9:30AM

LATEST NEWS

The Uniform Shop is available for ordering through QKR! Just log on as normal and select Uniform Shop. Whilst you can place your Uniform Orders any time of day, any day of the week, currently deliveries to students classrooms will only take place each Thursday.

If an item is showing as “Unavailable” this means it is currently OUT OF STOCK.

PRICE INCREASE

There has been a slight price increase from our suppliers, so we unfortunately have had to increase the prices on some items. Updated Price List below:

Item	Price
Polo Shirt	$34.00
Skort	$34.00
Unisex Short	$26.50
Sports Team Polo Shirt	$29.00
Bucket Hat – Year 1 – Year 6	$18.00
Bucket Hat – Prep Only	$15.00
Winter Jumper – Fleecy Zip *	$29.00
Tracksuit Jacket *	$48.00
Tracksuit Pants *	$38.00
Tracksuit Jacket – Adult *	$55.00
Tracksuit Pants – Adult *	$40.00
Dance Tights	$20.00
Dance Socks	$2.50
Library Bag	$12.00

SECOND HAND UNIFORMS

Search and join the FACEBOOK group: “Hilliard SS 2^nd 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

Tuckerbox Volunteer Call-out

We’re looking for helpers in the Tuckerbox, so, if you are wondering how to fill some time before school drop off or pick up, we’d love to see you (and kids LOVE seeing you there) 😊.

Bring a friend and chat while you help, even if it’s just a spare half hour, or hour, here and there in the morning, or at the end of the school day, the Tuckerbox would be glad to have your support.

And don’t worry, no special skills are required; just your hands willing to help.

Even older high school students with an interest in hospitality can come in and get some hands-on experience with food prep, and food safety.

We’re just across from the main office, but if you’re not sure where to go, the friendly team in the office will point you in our direction.

If you have any questions about the Tuckshop, or volunteering, please email hilliardtuckshop@gmail.com.

Love and Smiles,
The Tuckerbox

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.

IMPORTANT P&C DATES

We thought we would provide parents with a rough idea of some important P&C dates for 2023. Of course, these are subject to change, and we will let you know as soon as we can of any changes. Keep an eye on the school’s Facebook page and/or the appropriate year level Facebook pages.

JULY	AUGUST
Tentative – Pie Drive Fundraiser	21^st – P&C General meeting (6.30pm in the school staffroom) 30^th & 31^st – Father’s Day Stall
SEPTEMBER	OCTOBER
11^th – P&C General meeting (6.30pm in the school staffroom)	9^th – P&C General meeting (6.30pm in the school staffroom)
NOVEMBER	DECEMBER
18^th – Family Christmas Movie Night (date to be confirmed) 13^th – P&C General meeting (6.30pm in the school staffroom) 30th – Christmas Stall	1^st – Christmas Stall 4^th – P&C Christmas drinks and quick general meeting (6.00pm in the school staffroom)