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NEWS FROM 4A - LETTER WRITING
4A has been busy revitalising the art of letter writing this year! We have Pen Pals at a school in Canada who we have been connecting with. In groups, students have provided some insight into their experience of connecting with Year 4 students in a different country.
Talia, Hayden, Annabelle – We love hearing about our Canadian Pen Pals’ likes and dislikes because we find it very interesting and sometimes different.
Nina, Kai, Kit – We have learnt a lot about our Pen Pals’ lives, their favourite animals and how cold it gets in Canada!
Matthew, Kompton, Ronin – We have enjoyed connecting with our Pen Pals because it is intriguing to find out how they live their lives and the animals they have in Canada.
Chase, William, Ciara – The Pen Pals have been great so far because they have been asking amazing questions and we get to learn about their lives.
Vienna, Cooper – We feel inspired when we get to learn new facts about Canada.
Marwin, Charlie, Tiara – We like writing to our Pen Pals because we can make good connections and new friendships!
Aria, Harry G, Harry D – We like writing to our Pen Pals because we receive fascinating information about Canada.
Mikayla, Aramae, Connor – We find our Pen Pals very engaging and we are always so excited to hear back from them!
Lachlan, Lewis, Angus – We feel happy, enthusiastic and engaged when we receive our Pen Pal letters!
UNDER EIGHT’S DAY CELEBRATION – Friday 16 May 9:00-10:30am (weather permitting). Parents welcome!
SCHOOL PHOTOS – Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 May– photo envelopes have been sent home. Sibling envelopes can be collected from the office.
YEAR 5 AND 6 CAMP INFORMATION- Forms have been emailed and hard copies sent home. Parent session to be held Week 7, Wednesday June 4- 4:45-5:15pm.
OUTDOOR LEARNING CLASSROOM - Plans are on track.
2026 PREP ENROLMENT – Enrol ASAP!
PBL- Fortnightly focus and whole school reward coming soon!
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP- Fresh Fruit Friday- thank you Woolworths for their ongoing support.
UNDER EIGHT’S DAY
This Friday 16 May, our Prep-Year 2 students will be celebrating Under Eights Day with a morning of fun on the junior oval!
We have many wonderful activities planned! We have police and fire services visiting (subject to emergency call outs), along with Wondall staff, Bunnings Manly West, Dance with Kate S (one of our lovely parents), Martial Arts, Brisbane Bayside State College and our very own WOSHC providing activities. We have invited multiple local Kindergartens with the children from Busy Bees joining us for some fun this year.
One of the activities offered is temporary ‘Dougie’ tattoos. These will be administered to the hand or lower arm only. To remove the temporary tattoo, you need to soak a cotton ball or tissue in baby oil, olive oil eye make-up remover or alcohol and apply to the area to remove. Alternatively, you can apply strips of sticky tape and peel away. If you wish your child NOT to receive a temporary tattoo, please inform your child’s class teacher so we can record this on their arm bands. Arm bands will also inform us of photo permission status.
Please make your way down to the junior oval at 9:00am for a 9:10am start. Students will be able to meet you there after roll marking, to wander from activity to activity. There is an expectation that everyone has fun whilst upholding our school expectations around remaining safe, respectful and responsible at all times. The event will conclude by 10:30am with parents able to exit via the back gates between 10:30-10:45am.
*** Please note: we are watching the weather – if rain continues this week, and ground conditions are unsafe, we will need to postpone. Updates will be posted on Facebook (which can be seen on our school website).
We hope to see everyone there!
SCHOOL PHOTOS
School photos will be in Week 6, Term 2 – 27 and 28 May. Envelopes will be sent home shortly and will need to be returned on your child’s photo day. If you did not respond to the numerous requests from the school on consent update, your child will not be eligible to have their photo taken or names included. If you are unsure please contact the office as soon as possible.
YEAR 5 AND 6 CAMP INFORMATION
Parents in Years 5&6 have received via Schoolzine and paper copies additional camp information. Please ensure that you complete the required information and return to your child’s teacher by Monday 26 May. The Year 5 and 6 staff will be holding an information session for parents regarding the camp on Wednesday 4 June, 4:45-5:15pm.
OUTDOOR LEARNING CLASSROOM
We are excited to provide an update on the development of our Outdoor Learning Classroom. The project is currently out for tender with all other plans on track. We look forward to sharing a further update when a successful company is appointed.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP - Fresh Fruit Friday- thank you Woolworths for their ongoing support.
Just a heads up… our Prep 2026 Transition events have begun! Families who have enrolled, or who have joined our waitlist, will receive special invites to events as they occur.
Do you have a younger sibling ready to start Prep next year?
or
Do you know of family/friends/neighbours that have children who live in the Wondall Heights SS school catchment zone ready to start Prep in 2026?
If you do… we are putting a call out to enrol your child at Wondall Heights State School ASAP so they don’t miss out on invitations to our exciting transition events, some of which are occurring in the next few weeks!
Call the office now on 3906 6444.
PBL- WONDALL LEARNERS ARE RESPECTFUL WHEN THEY VALUE OUR SHARED HISTORIES, CULTURES AND ACHIEVEMENTS.
By the end of the PBL lesson, students will learn how understanding the past can help us create respectful relationships and a better future together.
We want to see students engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through respectful discussion, creative expression, or inquiry-based tasks.
We want to hear students using inclusive language, asking thoughtful questions, and expressing empathy and understanding about Australia’s shared history.
Upcoming Whole School Dougie Reward: We are so close to reaching our first whole school reward. Silly Sock Day! Stay tuned…this could happen next week.
| Excursion | Consent Due | Payment Due | Cost |
| Connect with Heritage Yr 1 | 3rd April | 13th May | $44.00 |
| First Contact Yr 3 & 4 | 29th April | 2nd June | $34.00 |
| Yr5/6 Camp (Full payment) | Overdue | 16th June | $350.00 |
| Japanese Taiko Drumming | Overdue | 22nd May | $5.00 |
Reminder:
Consent must be given before an invoice is issued for payment. Payment plans are available, please contact Business Manager. Ph: 39066444 for any questions.
DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY TRIALS
Well done to all our students who attended the Bayside District Cross Country Trials last week. The school is very proud of all your efforts. Congratulations to Daisy C, Billy H and Maya H who all placed in the top 10. Special mention to Daisy who won her event. We wish these students all the best at the Metropolitan East Cross Country Trials. A huge thank you to Mrs McKeown for taking the school marquee for us and also to Mr Lean for his assistance. Your help was greatly appreciated.
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