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ACE STUDENTS- Attend, Confident, Engaged
SCHOOL ATTE3NDANCE- Every day counts
A WONDALL SCHOOL DAY- Daily schedule
FACILITY UPGRADES- Check out what’s new around the school
NAPLAN- Test Schedule
REGLIGIOUS INSTRUCTION LESSONS –Fortnightly 30 minute lessons begin in Week 5
2026 PREP ENROLMENTS- Upcoming transition events
Reminder- Meet the Teacher Event- This afternoon 3:20pm and 4pm in your child’s classroom!
WONDALL SCHOOL 2025 ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Each year, schools identify priority areas that will shape the direction of the teaching and learning in the school. Our two key priorities for 2025, are listed below and will be unpacked as we progress through the school year.
Did you know… that all students from Prep to Year 6 are taught systematic synthetic phonics, supported through explicit instruction and decodable readers, appropriate to their learning needs!
ACE STUDENTS
This year we continue to focus on all of our students being ACE students. All of our staff will be working with students around the importance of attendance, building confidence and resilience and also engaging in, and owning, their own learning.
ATTENDANCE
At Wondall Heights State School we know students need to attend school regularly to achieve success in engagement and learning. Regular non-attendance has a significant impact on a student’s academic achievement, as well as their ability to make and sustain relationships with their peers. Regular absences can lead to anxiety and stress, which in turn can lead to further absence.
School staff set an example for students by encouraging attendance and punctuality. School absenteeism is monitored closely and regular contact will be made if high levels of absenteeism are detected.
It is also important to send children on time to school, with the school day beginning at 8:50am and a lot of important learning – particularly around Synthetic Phonics – being focussed upon first thing in the morning. If you are having trouble getting your child to school EVERY DAY by 8:50am, please reach out to our staff, so we can support you!
A WONDALL SCHOOL DAY
Our school hours are 8:50am-3:00pm. Teaching and learning begins at 8:50am, please ensure students are at school and ready for learning by this time.
Please read the schedule to find out more about our school day.
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8:00am |
School office opens |
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8:30am |
Students may arrive at school Students who arrive before 8:30am, must report to outside the Administration Block to wait quietly. After 8:30am students must go to the Arena for supervision. This includes students accompanied by a parent. Students will be released between 8:40-8:45am to move to their classrooms. Prep parents must follow current pick up/drop off advice from the school. (Students arriving prior to 8:15am must attend WOSHC). |
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8:45am |
Class preparation bell for 8:50am start |
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8:50am |
Morning Session commences for all year levels |
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10:00-10:10am (time varies for classes) |
Brain Break – Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack such as cut up fresh fruit or vegetables or a boiled egg. The purpose of brain break is to refuel our brain for learning and to encourage healthy eating.
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10:50-11:30am |
First Break – (25mins play, 15mins eating) |
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11:30am |
Middle session commences |
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1:00-1:40pm |
Second Break - (30mins play, 10 mins eating) |
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1:40pm |
Afternoon session commences |
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3:00pm |
School day finishes Parents/carers collect students from waiting areas – follow current advice from the school. WOSHC commences Motorists may collect children from Stop, Drop and Go (2-minute parking only, supervised until 3:30pm). |
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3:30pm |
School office closes – answering machine activated. |
FACILITY WORKS
We are excited to share some pictures of our refurbished C Block classrooms. As part of the asbestos removal program, the 4 classrooms received full refurbishments including new ceilings, teaching walls (whiteboards, shelves and TVs) , flooring and electrical fittings. These updates make both ends of classrooms useable for students, including extra storage.
The funds raised from the disco held in 2024 were put to good use, with the purchase and installation of a bubbler in the hall. This will provide students and hall users with immediate water and bottle refills!
NAPLAN – TEST SCHEDULE
The NAPLAN test window starts on Wednesday 12 March and finishes on Monday 24 March 2025. Schools are advised to schedule the tests as soon as possible within the testing window, prioritising the first week.
Wondall Heights State School NAPLAN 2025 Schedule
If you wish to withdraw your child from NAPLAN please contact Amy Cocciolone on 3906 6444 to complete the relevant paperwork.
For further information, please follow the links below:
NAPLAN Information for Parents and Carers - 2025
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION
Religious Instruction lessons commence next week. Students in Years1-6, who have permission, will receive a 30-minute lesson every fortnight on a Tuesday.
Queensland state schools embrace a multitude of cultural, religious and non-religious beliefs. Under the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006, schools are to provide Religious Instruction (RI) if approached by a faith group seeking to provide RI and students of that faith attend the school.
RI informs students about the beliefs and values of a particular religion. It is delivered by volunteers of a faith group using instructional materials approved by that faith group. RI is required to be consistent with legislation and Department of Education policies and procedures. At Wondall Heights State School, RI is delivered by volunteers of the Baptist, Anglican and Christian faiths.
All RI instructors must hold a blue card and participate in compulsory Student Protection and Code of Conduct training. RI instructors are only entitled to deliver the RI program outlined below. A school staff member will be present during the delivery of RI.
Participation in RI is not compulsory. Any student (except Prep students) may participate in RI if a parent has provided written instructions to the school.
Students are allocated to RI based on information provided by parents on the completed Application for student enrolment unless other written instructions have been provided to the school.
Note: This consent remains in effect unless the parent informs the school otherwise in writing.
Other Instruction
Students who are not participating in RI will be provided with other instruction in a separate supervised location. Other instruction must relate to part of a subject area already covered in class and may include:
- personal research and/or assignments
- revision of class work such as creative writing or literacy and/or numeracy activities which could include online programs currently accessed by the students of that school
- wider reading such as independent reading appropriate to the student.
Parents will be advised of any changes to the RI and other instruction programs to ensure they are able to make an informed decision on their child’s participation.
HANDY HINTS – WHERE TO GO FOR HELP
