Glenview State School | T4 Wk 3 22nd October 2025

Principal News | Mr Adam Montgomery

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter from Glenview State School where our students are HAPPY, SAFE, HEALTHY and PROUD. 

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter from Glenview State School where our students are HAPPY, SAFE, HEALTHY and PROUD. 

Term 4 is always a busy term and we definitely have a lot on. We have had a week of swimming in the P-3 classes last week and shortly our Yr 4-6 students will be going to surf skills (Starting 24 Nov) I am looking forward to celebrating our students learning at our Arts Night (5 Nov) Christmas  Carols (28 Nov) and Yr 6 Graduation. We also will be preparing for next year and will be holding our Prep Transition Morning as well as speeches and elections for the 2026 Glenview State School Ambassadors, House Captains and Student Council.

Our next Working Bee will be held on Sunday 26 October from 8:00-11:00. We’ll be painting the timber surrounds underneath the classrooms with timber stain. If you’re able to lend a hand, please complete the attached survey to let us know your availability and interest.  There will be a sausage sizzle provided by the P&C. Your support makes a huge difference, and we’d love to have you join us!  Please click the link to register.

We love having volunteers in the school but please be aware that the Queensland Blue Card laws have changed. We have provided a quick overview of the new requirements for parents later on in this edition of the newsletter.

The first two weeks of this term have really flown by and I am always heartened to walk through classrooms and seeing the students learning and having fun.  

Last week we held our 2nd last P&C meeting for the year and once again it was a very productive meeting with some great outcomes for our staff and students $4500 donated for new library furniture $700 donated for materials for a working bee to be held on Sun 26 Oct 8-11AM (Plan is to stain all the timber under B, C, D, E Blocks) P&C will provide a breakfast for staff on Word Teacher’s Day- October 31. Tuckshop will be holding a trial from Week 4 operating 5 days/ week.

Finally, I would just like to thank all members of the Glenview School Community for their support.  I am looking forward to a really positive and productive finish to the term and the school year.

Regards, Adam   

Curriculum News - Mrs Christine O'Toole

Premier’s Reading Challenge 

Certificates to recognise all of our Premier's Reading Challenge participants have arrived. Teachers will be handing out these certificates in class over the next few days. Once again, congratulations to everyone who completed the Premier's Reading Challenge this year. 

AUTHOR VISIT - Peter Carnavas

We kicked off our term with an engaging writing workshop from Sunshine Coast author Peter Carnavas. Peter has written over 20 books with his most recent publication Leo and Ralph being used as the mentor text this term in 3/4F. Students enjoyed participating in a range of writing and drawing activities with Peter and learnt some great techniques to use when writing their own narratives this term. 

Support Squad

 From the start of term 4, each lunchtime, 4 students from Yr 5&6 from the "Support Squad” will look out for their peers. They will be on the oval wearing a vest and be tasked with the following responsibilities:

Dates to Remember

Please note that dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances/weather conditions

2025 Evening of The Arts

The above poster contains an announcement of THE EVENING OF ARTS – 2025 for those who have children involved in:

• Junior and Senior choir
• Band
• Strings Ensemble
• Rock Band
• Senior Guitar groups
• Junior and Senior Dance Troupes
• Selected senior soloists – singers, musicians, dancers,

Open to a public general audience with Artwork on display from every class.

Food: Light supper refreshments available until sold out – from 5:30pm

Start time: 6:30pm 

Venue: Hall

Please save the date: students in those groups expected to attend in correct performance uniform/free dress/costumes etc.

Finished by 8pm

It will be an awesome night to celebrate student achievements and performances!

Warm regards,

Chelsea Harry
Experienced Senior Teacher and Music Specialist

Changes to the Blue Card System

Changes to the Blue Card System – What Parents Need to Know

From 20 September 2025, some important changes to the Blue Card system that could affect parent volunteers at school came into effect.

🔹 What’s Changing?

The parental exemption now only applies to parents volunteering for activities that involve their own child.

This means:

• If you're helping out at an event or in a classroom where your child is present, you don’t need a Blue Card.

• If you're volunteering at an event that doesn’t involve your child, you will need a Blue Card.

✅ Where You Do and Don’t Need a Blue Card:

• Tuckshop: No Blue Card required (still covered under the parental exemption).

• Uniform Shop: A Blue Card is required.

• General P&C Meetings (General members only - all the Executive members required a paid Blue Card)

• Classroom Help or School Events:

  • If your child is involved → No Blue Card needed.

  • If your child is not involved → Blue Card required.

📚 Special Note for Qualified Teachers and Other Exempt Occupations

If you are a qualified teacher working at another school, or if you work in another occupation that exempts you from needing a Blue Card, this exemption applies only while working within that profession's workplace. If you would like to volunteer at school events that do not include your child, you will need to apply for an Exemption Card.

In other words, you are only exempt when working in your professional capacity. Volunteering outside of that role at events where your child is not involved requires a Blue Card or Exemption Card.

📝 Don’t Forget to Sign In

For the safety of all students, all parent volunteers must sign in at the school office when arriving.
We are now required to record details of all volunteers assisting during school time or events, this includes your date of birth. This record will be a register that we are now required to hold on site of all parent volunteers who are exempt from needing a Blue Card.

ℹ️ Other Important Info:

• Volunteer Blue Cards are free to apply for, and we encourage you to apply for one. 

• Once approved, your Blue Card will be linked to the school’s Organisation Portal so we can stay informed about your status.

We really value our wonderful parent volunteers—thank you for helping us keep our school safe and supportive for all students!

If you have any questions or need help applying for a Blue Card or Exemption Card, please contact the school office.

Instrumental Music for 2026

Finance News

At Glenview State School, we consider payments and do our best to give our families best value.

Our preferred method of payments if QParent/BPoint or EFTPOS.  Credit Card payments cannot be accepted over the phone as per Education Qld policy & procedure.

Finance is managed by Claudia Wallis, Business Manager.  Mrs Filomena Distefano-Peek, our Administration Officer, or best known by students by Mrs DPK also monitors & prepares finances at our school.  

For any queries, please feel free to contact either Claudia or Filomena via school telephone number 07 5439 6777 or email admin@glenviewss.eq.edu.au

Here are a few tips to assist you:

Celebrating Students on Parade

Congratulations to our Glenview Spirit Award Recipients

Student of the Week Award

PBL Focus - Keeping the Message Alive at Home

New Before and After School Routines

HPE & Sport News - Kristen Low

Glenview SS Swimming Carnival

On Friday, November 7th, we will hold our Annual Swimming Carnival at the Beerwah Aquatic Centre. All students will take part in the day, and parents are welcome to spectate. Students are transported to the venue via chartered bus and more details, including the program for the day, to come.

Learn to Swim

Congratulations to all students form Grades Prep to Three, who took part in the recent Learn to Swim program. This is an important program for all our students, with an emphasis on water safety.

Upcoming Sporting Events

Friday November 24th - Good luck to our Girls Netball Team who will be playing in the Lighting Cup Netball Tournament at Maroochydore.

Friday October 31st - Selected senior students playing in a Touch Competiton.

Friday November 7th - Glenview Swimming Carnival.

Friday November 14th - Selected Grade 3 and 4 students playing in AFL Gala at Maroochydore.

Weeks 7-10 - Grades 4 to 6 Surf Skills

Student Sporting Success

Laila, Matilda and Clara played in the National Oztag Competition in Coffs Harbour last weekend. We look forward to hearing about how the girls went.

Congratulations to Jackson, who was selected represent Beerwah Glasshouse United Football Club in the Pacific Junior Championships which is a soccer competition with teams competing from across Australia and overseas at the end of September.

Kristen Low

HPE Specialist

Jackson

Sport Awards

Student Council

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Enrolling for 2026

From the Office

QParents

Kidz Bizz OSHC

P&C Tuckshop & Uniform

Community Notices

What? Brisbane Roar vs Central Coast Mariners A-League Men Round 4

Where? Sunshine Coast Stadium, Bokarina

When? Sunday, 9 November. Kick Off 4:00pm AEST