Issue 13, Friday 22nd August 2025
From the Principal
We’ve got a busy week coming up and can’t wait to share it with you!
🎥 Check out the video below to see what’s happening.
From the Leadership Team
SCHOOL OPINION SURVEY
Thank you to all of those who have already completed the Parent/Caregiver Survey. If you have not had a chance to complete the survey yet, please note that the online surveys will remain open until Friday, 22 August 2025. This is your opportunity to provide feedback about what our school does well and how we can improve. To have your say, check your email for an invitation from the Department of Education titled School Opinion Survey for parents and caregivers, 2025. Can’t find your invitation? If your family has more than one parent/caregiver, check that they haven’t received the invitation and/or check your junk email folder.
Bookings close Sunday 24th August at 3pm!
Expectation of the Week
Term 3, 2025 Event Calendar
From the Office
Parentline: Support and advice for all Queensland parents and carers
Being a parent can be rewarding—but it can also be challenging. Whether you’re trying to support your child with school issues, friendship challenges, behaviour, or tough moments at home, it’s completely normal to feel unsure about what to do next.
Parentline is a free and confidential service available to all Queensland parents and carers. No problem is too big or too small—and reaching out early can make a real difference.
Parentline offers advice and support on a wide range of parenting topics, including:
bullying and friendship issues
parent–child relationships
parenting strategies and behaviour management
mental and emotional wellbeing—for both children and parents
You can speak with a trained professional by phone or webchat (6am-midnight), seven days a week.
An online bullying support forum is also available. This is a safe, moderated space to connect with others, ask questions, and share experiences.
📞 Call 1300 30 1300
💬 Visit parentline.com.au
Because parenting doesn’t come with a manual—but help is here when you need it.
From the Classrooms
Brisbane South Youth Parliament Day
On Friday 8th August selected debating students proudly participated in the Brisbane South Youth Parliament Day. Students had a hands-on parliamentary experience where they learnt about how Queensland Parliament works.
Students experienced and enacted roles such as debating a motion, speaking in an adjournment debate or providing a private members' statement about any issue falling within the jurisdiction of the Queensland Parliament. Some students were also allocated a non-speaking or scripted role.
Students have worked incredibly hard over the past few weeks to write and practice their speeches, which they delivered with excellence and pride today. We were lucky to spot a past Hilliard student, and hopefully we will spot more in Parliament in the future!
Thank you to Mrs Lowry for supporting our students prior to & during this valuable day!
Hilliard Sport!
Last week, Hilliard State School proudly sent 24 students to compete at the Bayside Track and Field Carnival at Sheldon College. Over two fantastic days, our athletes achieved incredible personal bests, displayed outstanding sportsmanship, and represented Hilliard with pride.
We are thrilled to announce that five students have qualified for the next level of competition in two weeks’ time.
Congratulations to Olivia for the 100m and 200m sprints, George for Shot Put, Nickolas and Archer for qualifying in the Tetrathlon, and Charlee for Tetrathlon and High Jump.
We wish all our competitors the very best of luck at the Regional Championships at QSAC – go Hilliard!
Bayside Track and Field
Hilliard Dance!
From the P&C
MUSEUM AUCTION BBQ
VINTAGE MACHINERY, QUALITY SIGNS & COLLECTABLES
30th August 2025 - 14 Nanette Court, Alexandra Hills, Brisbane QLD.
We are holding a BBQ at the Museum Auction; we would love help on the day with:
- Setting up
- Cooking
- Serving
- Packing up
Donations of soft drinks, sausages, bacon, bread, bread rolls are greatly appreciated!
If you are able to assist, please register your interest at: https://volunteersignup.org/H9843 or email hilliardpandcpresident@gmail.com
For more information on the Auction and what is on offer visit:
https://www.bundabergauctions.com.au/august-2025-top-quality-queensland-museum/#bwg74/9249
(if the link doesn’t work, please copy and paste the URL into your web browser)
FATHER’S DAY STALL AND RAFFLE
Wednesday, 3 September and Thursday, 4 September
We would love some help at the Father’s Day Stalls on Wednesday and Thursday. It’s a lovely opportunity to meet other parents and help the kids buy something special for the father-figure in their lives! Even an hour or two would really help!
https://volunteersignup.org/ED7KL
Do you have any unwanted gifts / items to donate to the Father’s Day raffle? (i.e. car wash items, male skin care / beauty items, or anything else???)
Thank you!!!
IGA BBQ and Raffle - Saturday, 6 September 2025,
We will be selling raffle tickets for Dan's Big BBQ prizes at The Hills IGA on Saturday 30 August and at the sausage sizzle BBQ at IGA on Saturday, 6 September.
To volunteer please sign-up using the register at: https://volunteersignup.org/8YA4Y
Community Notices
To join Saver Plus, you need to meet these requirements:
- Be 18 years or older
- Have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card
- Have a child in school, starting next year, or be studying yourself
- Get a regular income (can be you or your partner in paid work or child support/carers' payment)
- Agree to join in free online financial education workshops
What are the eligible savings goals?
Eligible savings goals are education-related products or services that:
- Assist a primary/secondary school student’s education.
