Volume 13 - 19 September 2025

From The Principal

Dear Families,

As we move into the final week of Term 3, I’d like to take a moment to highlight the importance of regular school attendance. Every day at school matters – not just for learning, but also for building friendships, developing routines, and making the most of the opportunities our school provides. When children attend consistently, they are better placed to achieve their best. Thank you for working with us to ensure your child is here, on time, and ready to learn each day.

This week we are also looking forward to our School Colour Fun Run, organised by our wonderful P&C. It promises to be a joyful and colourful celebration to round out the term, and I know our students are very excited! A big thank you to our P&C and volunteers who make events like this possible – your efforts create special memories for our children.

Next term, construction will begin on our exciting new development. The first stage will involve the removal of the old senior playground to make way for the new building. This modern facility will feature a Library (Resource Centre) on the ground floor, along with new offices and a conference room. The upper level will include three classrooms, and the building will also be fitted with a lift to ensure accessibility for all.

Once this stage is complete, the current library building will be removed and replaced with a brand-new multi-sport surface for our students to enjoy.

It’s a very exciting time for our school community, and we look forward to watching these new spaces take shape.

As we prepare for the two-week holiday break, I encourage everyone to take the time to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends. Term 4 will be a busy and rewarding one, filled with learning, events, and opportunities as we move towards the end of the school year.

I wish all of our families a safe and enjoyable holiday, and I look forward to welcoming everyone back for Term 4.

Thank you all for your support and commitment to our school community.

Andrew Goldie

From The Deputy Principal

Our “Morning Roar” is an important start to each school day. It provides students with a sense of routine, allows us to share daily messages, and set the tone for positive learning. To ensure this time runs smoothly and to give students the best possible start, we ask that parents remain outside of the hall during Morning Roar.

This expectation helps our students to focus, settle quickly, and build independence at the start of the day. It also ensures the space inside the hall is safe and comfortable for all students and staff. Parents are very welcome to say goodbye to their child before they enter the hall, and we thank you for supporting us by allowing students to participate fully without distraction.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we continue to make Morning Roar a positive and purposeful beginning to each school day.

Jason Day

Deputy Principal

Colour Run Fun!!

✨ Thank you to our wonderful students, parents and caregivers for another fun-filled term of learning and growth! ✨

A huge shout-out to our fabulous P&C for organising our End of Term Rewards Day – the Colour Fun Run. 🎉🌈 Together, our community has raised over $5000 for our school – an amazing effort! 💛💙

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday break. We look forward to seeing all our students back on Tuesday, October 7.

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From The Head Of Department - Curriculum

End of Term 3 Update

It’s hard to believe that we are already nearing the end of Term 3! This term has been filled with great learning, growth, and new opportunities for both staff and students.

One of the highlights has been the continued focus on PLD (Promoting Literacy Development) across our classrooms. Teachers have been working hard to embed PLD routines and strategies into daily practice, ensuring our students are engaging with structured, evidence-based literacy learning from the very start of the day. It has been wonderful to see the impact this is having—students are building confidence, developing stronger foundations, and showing real enthusiasm for their reading, spelling, and writing.

Thank you to everyone for your commitment and energy in driving this work forward. The consistency of practice we are building together is making a real difference in the learning journey of our students.

As we head into the final term of the year, we encourage families to continue supporting their children by talking about books at home, encouraging daily reading, and celebrating the progress they are making.

Together, we are setting our students up for success, not just this year, but for years to come.

Thank you

Belinda Whittet

From The Head Of Department - Student Engagement

Thank you

As we come to the end of another fabulous term, we want to thank our parents/caregivers for your ongoing support and contributions. The weeks have flown by quickly, and it has been wonderful to see so much learning, growth, and community spirit throughout the term. We have enjoyed many exciting events this term, and there are even more to look forward to in Term 4. Details will be shared closer to each event, and we can’t wait to celebrate these opportunities together with our school community.

Ms Everingham

HOD - Student Engagement

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Preparing your child for high school

Best Class on Parade

A big congratulations to 4/5B and 2A for proudly showing SHELL on parade this week. You set a wonderful example for our school community – keep up the fantastic effort!!

From The Head Of Special Education Services

We are over half way through the year and I am proud of the teaching and learning I see every day in classrooms and in the playground. 

At Leichhardt State School, we support a diverse range of students who face challenges in the classroom and within a school context.  At school, we know that children with diverse needs thrive when expectations are clear, consistent, with as little room for confusion as possible. This means using predictable routines, clear rules, and visual supports to guide learning and social interactions. 

Our teachers and support staff work together to build on each child’s strengths while supporting their challenges. We welcome your input on how to support your child. By working together, we can create an environment where children with diverse needs feel safe, understood, and empowered to do their very best.

Jessica Rivett

Head of Special Education

Here are a few of the top activities happening around Ipswich over the school holidays.

Ipswich Libraries are running an epic school holiday program with wildlife, fossils, knights and more! Click the link below to find out what's on.

1 Day Parent/Carer Workshop

During the workshop you will learn about:

The diversity of autism

• examines parent’s knowledge of autism and how autism directly impacts their child at home and school
• investigates a range of practical strategies to use at home and school to improve learning outcomes

Understanding sensory processing

• explores sensory processing and the unique differences autistic individuals may have with processing information from their senses.
• shares some strategies that can assist people to cope with sensory input and meet their sensory needs.

Working in partnerships

• examines ways for parents to strengthen partnerships between home, school and community
• increases awareness of support and services for families and how they can be accessed
• explores ways parents can advocate more effectively for their child’s needs
• helps parents develop a plan for moving forward

Welcome To Our School Social Worker

Hello Leichhardt Families,

I’m Mr Iggi, the Social Worker here at school (Tuesdays & Fridays). Each fortnight, I’ll share a quick tip or resource to support your child’s wellbeing and help make family life a little smoother.

This fortnight’s tip: The Power of a Bedtime Routine
Children thrive on predictability. A simple bedtime routine—like a bath, story, and quiet chat—helps kids settle, sleep better, and wake up ready to learn and play. Good sleep is like “brain fuel” for focus, friendships, and resilience. What is your bedtime routine?

For more helpful strategies, check out the link below, Raising Children Network resource: 

See you around the school!

Happy Days,
Mr Iggi

Colouring-In Competition Winners!

A huge congratulations to our winners of the recent colouring-in competition! Your creativity and effort truly shone through, and we are so proud of the wonderful entries we received from all students.

Our winners will each receive two tickets to Seussical the Musical Jnr – an exciting reward for their fantastic work. Well done to everyone who entered and brightened our school with colour!

From The Teachers

Year 6

Year 6 wrapped up the term with plenty to celebrate. Students enjoyed a memorable language excursion to Queen’s Park, exploring culture and language in a beautiful setting.

In English, the class completed their end-of-term vlogs, showcasing impressive creativity and presentation skills. Maths lessons finished with a burst of fun as students designed and tested their own games—each one unique and clever.

Science was equally exciting: 6B built “houses on jelly” to test which structures could withstand shaking, linking perfectly to this term’s focus on natural disasters and earthquakes.

Celebration of Learning!

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Fortnightly Feast

Chicken Schnitzel Bowls

Looking for a quick, tasty dinner the whole family will love? These chicken schnitzel bowls are the perfect mix of crispy, golden schnitzel served with fresh salad and your choice of toppings. Easy to make, budget-friendly, and full of flavour – this recipe is sure to become a weeknight favourite!

From The P&C

Colour Run Success

What an absolutely dazzling Colour Run fundraiser! Our students had the time of their lives racing through the wild, colourful courses and emerging as walking rainbows. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity and energy of our families and community, we smashed records—raising over $10,000! This is an incredible achievement for Leichhardt, and we’re beyond thrilled. A huge, sparkling thank you to everyone who supported this fabulous event. Get ready—when those prizes arrive in Term 4, our kids are going to be bouncing with excitement! Stay tuned for even more smiles and colour around the school!

(Prize ordering begins 20^th September through to 27^th September on your Parent Portal. If prizes aren’t chosen in this time they will be selected at random)

Term 4 Sneak Peek – Christmas Trolley Raffle

We’re excited to share that Term 4 will feature a substantial Christmas Trolley raffle, packed with prizes ranging from a festive food hamper to outdoor equipment and more! To make this raffle extra special, we’re reaching out for donations—if you have any items that could be added to our prize pool, we’d love your support. Whether it’s gourmet treats, sporting goods, or something unique, every contribution helps make Christmas brighter for our school community.

If you’d like to donate or have any questions, please contact the office or chat with one of our friendly P&C volunteers at the tuckshop. Let’s come together and spread some Christmas cheer at Leichhardt!

Tuckshop News

Yet another incredible term for Tuckshop! Well done to our amazing volunteers keeping our tuckshop alive and fresh. If you have any feedback or ideas, please feel free to come have a chat of a morning or find us out in the field. Also, we are always looking for more volunteers to help any day of the week, whether be helping with lunches or reading to our younger groups. Tuckshop runs from Week 2 to Week 9 each term. This year, the tuckshop will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Don't forget, online orders close at 8:30 am, and over-the-counter service closes at 9:00 am. Meal Deals will now remain on the menu permanently.

Qkr! Accounts Reminder

Please take a moment to check your child's details in your Qkr! accounts. We've been receiving orders for students in the wrong classes and Year Levels, and we want to ensure everyone gets the right items at the right time. We are working with QKR! to add new class options as we have composite classes in 2025.

Uniform Shop Updates

Uniforms will be topped up mid Term 4 so get in quick before end of year sell out, we do welcome pre-orders if sold out prior to end of year. The uniform shop is now open on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00am to 9.00am. Our online ordering system has been updated with a new pick-up option for added convenience outside these times. Online orders will be processed on tuckshop days. If you need your order at other times, please contact the office, and we'll be happy to assist you. All sizes are currently in stock and available online and over the counter.

Volunteer Appreciation

A gentle reminder: Our P&C is run by volunteers from the Leichhardt community who dedicate their time and effort. Let's show them kindness and appreciation for all they do. If you would like to join the P&C and volunteer at our incredible school, please feel free to contact the office or come have a friendly chat with our volunteers of a morning at the tuckshop.

Questions or Concerns

Got a burning question, a bright idea, or something on your mind about our P&C? We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at PandC@leichhardtss.eq.edu.au or catch one of our friendly volunteers out and about—they love a good chat. Your feedback, suggestions, and creativity make our community shine even brighter. Let’s keep working together to make Leichhardt the happiest school around!

Looking Forward

Thank you, Leichhardt Community, for all your support. We're looking forward to yet another incredible Term ahead with the Leichhardt Lions!

From The Community

🌟 Come and Try Vigoro! 🌟

The Ipswich Vigoro Association is excited to introduce Vigoro to as many children and adults as possible, and we’re inviting everyone to join us for a fun filled Come and Try Day at our Vigoro Grounds (Joyce Street, East Ipswich) on Friday, 5th September 2025 at 

- Juniors (8 to 16 years) 3:30 PM!

-  Seniors 4.30 pm

🎯 What’s Vigoro?

Vigoro is an exciting bat-and-ball sport that similar to cricket but a lot more fun and faster – a perfect way to stay active, make friends, and learn a new skill!

We would be extremely grateful if you could spread the word and advertise this event on your school Facebook page.   Please see link below for the event information. 

Fusion Arts Inc are Seuss-erly excited for our next fantastical musical – Seussical JR.! From the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, join Horton, the Cat in the Hat and a whole crew of Who-riffic characters in a toe-tapping tale of friendship and fun! 24-25 September at Ipswich Civi Centre