2026 SCHOOL INTENTIONS- please notify the office ASAP if your child is not returning in 2026.

TERM 4 SWIMMING- Swimming starts Week 2, Term 4… please sign up now to volunteer to assist with supervision.

EVENT RECAP- a busy final fortnight in the school

INTERSCHOOL SPORT SURVEY FEEDBACK- Sharing back the thoughts with the community.

UPCOMING DATE CLAIMERS- we have lots of events to round out the term!

PREP ENROLMENT INFORMATION- Enrol now, formal prep transition events have already begun with Orientation Sessions coming up in Week 2 of Term 4 by invite only!

2026 SCHOOL INTENTIONS

We are commencing our planning for 2026 classes and it is appreciated if you can notify the office ASAP if your family is NOT returning to Wondall in 2026 (current Prep-Year 5 students only). 3906 6444 or admin@wondallheightsss.eq.edu.au

Our waitlist is open with some availability across year levels, so please let your friends know if they are looking at Wondall for 2026, to make contact now!

TERM 4 SWIMMING

Water safety lessons will commence next term for all Prep-Year 6 students, during your child’s HPE Lesson.  Each class will swim for 4 weeks (1hr per session).  Please note water safety lessons are part of the school curriculum and as a result all students are expected to participate fully in these lessons.  If your child is unable to swim for a lesson, a note explaining student’s absence is required. Students who this applies to, will then be directed to another classroom for supervision during the pool lesson. It is important that your child attends their scheduled swimming time, so we can best support water competence and safety for all. The school pool is heated, so the water temperature will always be comfortable for swimming, enabling for an enjoyable experience for your child.

Now would also be a great time to check that your child has the required equipment for lessons:

• Swimmers (1 piece for girls, half tight/full tight/shorts for boys), sun shirt (short or long sleeve), swimming cap (red – these may be purchased from the School Uniform Shop) Please avoid dark coloured/blue items of clothing for the pool- the brighter the better!  Please clearly name all gear. 

These lessons will be led by Mrs B (HPE Teacher) and supported by our school staff.  Volunteers are most welcome to assist too.  All volunteers will be required to complete the MAST induction, if they have not already done so.  If not a parent, in addition to this you will also require a blue card.  Recommended attire for helpers, long sleeve shirt, shorts over togs, hats and lots of sunscreen. 

Please note that active supervision of our swimmers will be required at all times. Unfortunately, this means that younger siblings will not be permitted to attend.  Only children who are scheduled for their lesson will be allowed to enter the pool.  We appreciate your understanding with this request.

If you are able to assist, please register through the SOBS booking system on our school website.  Spots are limited, so please register early, so you don’t miss out.  Please see below the schedule where help is required. 

Thank you for your support and cooperation.  We look forward to a wonderful term of swimming.

EVENT RECAP

R U OK? Day

Thanks to all who participated in our Walk to School event and wore yellow last Thursday for R U OK? DAY.

For more information, please access the website: https://www.ruok.org.au/

2026 STUDENT LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS:

Applications for 2026 Student Leadership positions have been released to interested Year 5 students. Year 5 students who are ACE students (have high attendance, confident and engaged learners) are encouraged to apply! These applications for all leadership positions are due back to Mrs Cocciolone Term 4, Friday Week 1.

INTERSCHOOL SPORT SURVEY FEEDBACK:

Earlier in the term our Leadership team wanted to hear back from the parents regarding interschool sport and the process. The main points and patterns that arose from that feedback was:

*Half of the parent body wish to keep the model the way it is. Just less than half are open to see Gala Days or Multiple Gala days trialled to maximise playing time.

*Parents agree the time – value is of concern, (The amount of time spent in travel/ waiting times vs the actual time spent playing a game).

*A huge majority are looking forward to Term 4- High Interest Sports being run again.

Mrs Butterworth will use these responses and share this feedback with cluster schools to inform future Interschool Sport Models. Thank you for your contribution in these surveys, we value your time completing them.

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