What’s happening in Prep. 

We are celebrating our hard work in term 3! Look at all the fantastic work we have been doing in our classrooms.

Exploring Materials

Will our names get wet in the paper envelop or the plastic bag???  Which one is waterproof?  Lots of predictions, experiments and exciting outcomes for our scientist in Prep D as they explore materials and their properties.

Teddy Bears Picnic

Fathers Day Afternoon celebrations 

This year’s showcase is bigger and better than ever! We are thrilled to welcome our 2025 Focus Artist, Denise Gee, who will be joining us for the afternoon to share her incredible talent. ?✨

 Adding to the excitement, our Year 6 students will bring the magic of The Wizard of Oz to the stage in a special performance that you won’t want to miss! ???

 Join us across two afternoons for a wonderful celebration of the arts!

These changes include:

• parent volunteers will require blue cards if:
  • services or activities do not include their own child
  • they attend overnight excursions or camps
  • close personal contact may occur with another child (such as assisting with toileting, bathing or dressing).
• external businesses providing services in schools or to children will need a blue card.

For more information about the upcoming changes, visit the Queensland Government website: https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card-system-changes

Payment Plans via Centrelink

Did you know we accept Centerpay. Make sure your SRS fees are paid on time SET & FORGET! 

Did you know once your fees are paid, your account will go into credit. You can then use this credit to pay for School Camps and Excursions. 

Mobile Phones

It is assumed that any child bringing a mobile phone to school needs it for safety when travelling to and from home, but not during the school day.

Therefore:

• Phones are to be turned off and submitted to the office on arrival at school where they are checked in via a register
• They are to be collected and signed out at the end of the school day
• No student mobile phones are permitted to camp or on excursion as students are in the direct care of Teacher

Student Break Times

Office staff are unable to locate students during break times. Should you need to collect students during breaks, please ensure you have pre-arranged this with the office.

First Break: 10:30am - 11:05am

Second Break: 1:05pm -1:40pm

Thank you for your understanding.

Scooters & Skateboards

We kindly request that you remind your children that scooters and skateboards are not permitted on school property and not an acceptable mode of transport for school.  Please ensure that your child is aware of this policy and refrains from bringing scooters or skateboards to school.

Bikes

We kindly remind those students who ride bikes to school, to bring a bike lock each day. This helps ensure the security of their bicycles while on campus. Thank you for your attention to this matter and for supporting a safe school environment.

Car Park Feedback

As our carpark falls under the management of the Moreton Bay Council, we encourage you to reach out to the council with any complaints or suggestions you may have, as they are best equipped to address and resolve such issues effectively.

Pumicestone State School has implemented the "Look Out" program to reduce congestion at the Cottrill Road Loading Zone.

Our aim is to enhance safety for all students and parents using the car park. Community cooperation is vital for the smooth operation of this initiative, ensuring hassle-free school pickups. 

Program Overview

School finishes at 2:30 pm. In the afternoon, staff supervise the loading zone on Cottrill Road. They monitor and prevent unsafe practices such as: 

• Children loading into double-parked cars,
• Loading from the driver's side of vehicles,
• Vehicles idling for more than 2 minutes in the zone,
• Queuing that obstructs the school crossing.

Registration and Participation

Parents will receive a registration link via email in the coming days.

Once registered, you'll receive a name tag for your sun visor which will be sent home with students.   

Process at the Loading Zone

Upon arrival, staff will call for waiting children. The first three vehicles in line can load and depart before the next set of vehicles.

If your child isn't present when your vehicle reaches the front, please proceed and re-join the end of the queue, or park in the car park.

Only cars with name tag on the passenger side sun visor to use the pick-up zone. 

Non-Compliance 

Vehicles not adhering to rules or engaged in unsafe practices will be reported to Police Link and/or Moreton Bay Regional Council.  

Parent Responsibilities

• Arrive at the loading zone during monitored times 2:30pm to 2:45pm
• Display the name tag on the passenger side sun visor for staff to identify.
• Stay in your vehicle; do not exit.
• Ensure adequate space for children inside the vehicle. 

Encouragement for Children

• Arrive promptly at the loading zone as close to 2:30 pm when school finishes.
• Be seated in your house group with your family members and listen for their name to be called.
• Be prepared with school bags and belongings to quickly, yet safely, enter vehicles. 

Key Actions for the Look Out Program

1. Display your name tag clearly.
2. Queue and remain in your vehicle.
3. Move forward safely when directed.
4. Load your children promptly and depart. 

 Please support the program as it is designed to assist all famiies to pick up their children promptly and safely.