Issue 9, Friday 13th June 2025
From the Principal
Sports Days Are Coming!
Next week is all about fun, teamwork, and school spirit as we gear up for our Sports Days! These events are a fantastic opportunity for students to get involved, have a go, and cheer on their friends. We want to see everyone showing pride in their Sports House, encouraging each other, and celebrating participation as much as achievement. Let’s make it a week full of energy, positivity, and community spirit!
Prep Dance
Our Prep students have been busy learning some fantastic moves as part of our Prep Dance Program, and they’re excited to show off what they’ve learned. Join us on Monday afternoon (2.30pm) in the Hall for a special performance that celebrates their hard work, confidence, and joy for dancing. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support our youngest learners as they take the stage – we can’t wait to see them move.
Weekly Update Video – Out Now!
This week’s update has been brought to you by our amazing student presenters, Charlie and Sienna! They’ve done a fantastic job sharing the highlights from around Hilliard SS and keeping us all informed with style and confidence.
Check it out to stay up to date with what’s been happening across the school. Great work, Charlie and Sienna – future news anchors in the making!
Mrs Witham
School Cleaners’ Day is celebrated this week, on Monday 16 June. We want to take a moment to celebrate and thank Ken, Sheryl, Lisa, Jack, Sam and Amelita for the incredible work they do to keep our school clean, safe and welcoming. Their skills, attention to detail and dedication make a huge difference for our students, staff and families every day. Let’s show our appreciation and say a big thank you!
From the Leadership Team
Prep 2026 Principal Tour and Parent Information Session Tuesday 24th June 2025 Link:
Prep 2026 Principal Tour and Parent Information Session Mon 28th July 2025 Link:
https://forms.office.com/r/v2H3qXuEHa
Our Under 8's Day celebration is only two weeks away!!! Here are a few highlights from last year's event!!!
Under 8's Day 2024
Reporting Changes
Yura families,
This update will outline the changes you will observe in the way we report student learning at the end of Semester 1 and into the future.
Academic Reporting Update: Academic reporting provides a point-in-time summary of students’ achievement at the end of each semester based on evidence collected throughout the unit of work.
As our school transitions to Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum, our reporting structure has been updated to align with the revised curriculum. Below is a summary of the key changes you can expect in your child’s report card in 2025:
Reporting by Year Level and Learning Area
- All year levels will receive a Level of Achievement for English and Mathematics each semester.
- Prep students will also receive a Level of Achievement for Health and Physical Education each semester.
- In Years 1–6, students will receive a final Level of Achievement at the end of the year for:
- Science
- HASS (Humanities and Social Sciences)
- Technologies
- Health and Physical Education
- The Arts will continue to be reported at the end of each band in Years 2, 4, and 6.
- Japanese will be:
- Experienced (taught and monitored) in Years 3 and 4
- Formally reported in Semester 2 of Years 5 and 6
Important Notes
- Even if a subject does not receive a Level of Achievement each semester, students are still actively engaging in and progressing through the learning area.
- All subjects are taught, and student progress is assessed and monitored throughout the year.
- Prep students experience additional learning areas beyond those reported. “Experiencing” means that students are accessing teaching and learning in those areas, and their progress is monitored, but not summatively assessed or formally reported.
Report Cards should be read in conjunction with the year level curriculum newsletter that is sent out to families at the beginning of each term. This document outlines each of the subjects that children are learning, and the topics covered within the units of work.
Communication and Support
Teachers are always available to discuss your child’s progress. We encourage families to:
- Attend scheduled parent-teacher interviews
- Contact the school to book an appointment at any time for further discussion
We thank you for your continued support as we work together to enhance learning and reporting practices for every student.
Thanks,
Karina Masonwells
Head of Curriculum
📚 Premier’s Reading Challenge 📚
Students from Prep to Year 6 are getting involved in the Premier’s Reading Challenge! This is all about encouraging kids to read for pleasure and build strong literacy skills—not a competition.
Those who complete the challenge will receive a certificate signed by the Premier! 🏅
📥 If your child hasn’t collected their form yet, please see their teacher or the front office.
Let’s get reading! 📖✨
#PremiersReadingChallenge #LoveReading
Expectation of the Week
Term 2, 2025 Event Calendar
From the Office
We have an enormous amount of lost property at the moment, named items have been returned to students' classrooms. unnamed items are in the temporary office at the SSC; there are also wheelie bins with lost property located near the tuckshop.
We strongly encourage parents and caregivers to label all items that come to school to assist us in reuniting lost items with their rightful owners.
From the Classrooms!!!
Take a look at what our students have been doing over the last two weeks @ Hilliard SS!!!
Yr 4 Egg Drop Challenge!!!
Year 4 Egg Drop Challenge! 
After an exciting term exploring the properties of materials, our clever Year 4 students put their knowledge to the test with the Egg Drop Experiment!
Using their understanding of strength, flexibility, and absorption, students designed creative contraptions to protect a raw egg from a high fall.
There were cheers, gasps, and a few splatters—but most importantly, there was loads of learning and fun! Great job, Year 4 scientists!
#AppleDistinguishedSchool #scienceexperiments
Yr 3&4 iNNOVATE Group
The Year 3 and 4 iNNOVATE groups are busy at work creating their media projects.
They have been coming up with solutions to reduce bullying, help students to make new friends and support those who are experiencing bullying.
Their projects will conclude at the end of this term before our new cohort begins!
Yr 5&6 iNNOVATE Group
The year 5/6 iNNOVATE group are taking part in the Young Change Agents $20 Boss initiative.
They have been busy developing their Social Enterprise business ideas. They have created their budgets and determined their item sale prices.
In week 10, each team will pitch their business ideas to a panel of experts for feedback before moving into the development of prototypes. 
Yr 2 Feedback Expo
Our Year 2 students took part in a Feedback Expo!
They've been learning how to express their opinions by comparing different stories.
Each class visited one another to share their thoughts using the "Two Stars and a Wish" strategy 
— celebrating what they loved and suggesting ways to improve.
A fantastic way to build confidence and communication skills!
#StudentVoice #Year2 #FeedbackExpo #TwoStarsAndAWish
Yr 2 Mad About Science!
Our Year 2 students were Mad About Science during an exciting incursion on Thursday!
They explored the water cycle, investigated how oil spills affect ocean water, and discovered how trees absorb water through capillary action.
Each topic came to life with hands-on experiments — such a fun and engaging way to learn about the world around us!
#ScienceIsFun #Year2 #MadAboutScience #HandsOnLearning #CuriousMinds
Hilliard Dance
It was an action-packed weekend last weekend at Buderim where 74 of our dance athletes competed at the Queensland Schoolaerobics State Championships!!!
Hilliard students performed in 29 different routines, 27 of which have made it through to Nationals in Hobart!!!
Our teams scored a massive 21 Gold medals, 7 Silver medals and 1 Bronze medal!!!
A huge thank you to the coaches, staff, students and their families!!!
Go TEAM Hilliard!
H.I.L.L.I.A.R.D. Whoop! Whoop!
State Championships
From the P&C
The Annual Hilliard Sports Day Cupcake Competition is BACK!!!
Tuesday 17th June is the Junior Sports Day and Wednesday 18th June is the Senior Sports Day. Entries are to be taken to tuckshop!!!
We can't wait to see what wonderful creations are made this year!!!
The Hall Canteen will be open next Tuesday for the Junior Sports Day!!!
If you have an hour or two spare to help out it would be greatly appreciated!!! Please sign-up using the link:
https://volunteersignup.org/3PRRA
Please note that unfortunately the Hall Canteen will not be open on Monday 16th June (Field Events Day) or Wednesday 18th June (Senior Sports Day).
Community Notices
Please see the below notice from the Redland City Council regarding a planned burn in the Scribbly Gums Conservation Area on Tuesday 17th June.
***If your child/ren suffers from Asthma, please ensure that they have taken their preventer and that they have their reliever inhaler and spacer with them at school. ***
2 Bent Rods are excited to share that the QLD Kids Fishing Classic (QKFC) is back for the upcoming school holidays! This fun and family-friendly competition is all about encouraging kids to get outside, enjoy nature, and put down their devices.
About the Competition:
• Open to kids aged 3–17 years living in Queensland, with categories for 3–7, 8–12, and 13– 17-year-olds.
• Fish land-based, by kayak, or from a tinnie—no boat or travel required! • Includes saltwater, freshwater, and pest species.
• It’s a photo-only comp: participants simply upload photos of their catches to the 2 Bent Rods App.
• Fish from anywhere in Queensland, whenever suits during the school holidays!
Check out more details on our website: 2 Bent Rods - Fishing Competitions
And join our Facebook group: QLD Kids Fishing Classic
Total Football Tactics will commence a 7-week program at Hilliard State School in Week 2 of Term 3 (Monday 21st July).
To sign up or for more information please use the QR code above, or the link below.
https://www.totalfootballtactics.me/register/school-programs
