Principal Update
Key Summary
Thank you- thanks for your support of our school, students and staff in 2020.
Teacher Transfers- thank you to our leaving staff for your service to our school.
Year 3-6 Swimming Carnival- our 3-6 carnival for students will be held on Thursday 3 December.
End of Year Celebrations- Tuesday 8 December- party day and free dress.
Reports- sent home on Monday Week 10.
Year 6 Graduation- we celebrate our Year 6 students at their graduation on Tuesday 8 December.
Class Arrangements in 2021- we have an anticipated enrolment of just over 700 students next year. Students will meet their new class and teacher on Tuesday 8 December.
Book Drop Off- we will be offering ‘book drop off’ on Thursday 21 Jan 21, 3-4pm.
Last Day- school finishes for 2020 on Wednesday 9 December.
Thank You
On behalf of our entire school staff I want to thank all of our students, families and community members for your support of Wondall Heights State School in 2020. This year has indeed been a challenge for all, but the manner in which the school community has remained united is something to be incredibly proud of.
I want to particularly thank the school staff for the way that they have managed the changing school year, with the priority remaining on student learning and wellbeing.Teacher Transfers
The end of the year sees a number of our teachers also transferring to new schools and we wish them well in 2021 and beyond. Thank you for your contributions to Wondall Heights during your time at the school.
Mrs Stef Black- Stretton State College
Miss Laura Darvall- Charters Towers School of Distance Education
Miss Amy Ellis- Bayview State School
Mrs Jane Klose- Tingalpa State School
Years 3-6 Swimming Carnival
Students in Years 3-6 will participate in their swimming carnival on Thursday 3 December. Students are to bring their togs, swim shirt, towel, swim cap and school hat. Please ensure they have sunscreen. Due to the capacity restrictions of the pool area, we can’t have both external adults and students in the pool venue, so this event is for current students only, no spectators.
End of Year Celebrations
To mark the end of the school year, classes will hold their own ‘break up day’ events on Tuesday 8 December. For this, we ask that parents arrange food suitable for your own child/ren to consume. It will not be shared food.
- Parents are to pack their own ‘party box’ from home for your child to eat throughout the day- parents have control of what their child eats.
- Tuckshop will offer pre-purchased individual party boxes for parents to order. You can order these online now!
Tuesday 8 December is free dress- students are to wear sun safe clothing and must have a broad brim hat with closed in shoes.
Gifts- whilst we appreciate end of year gifts as a generous thanks to staff, we do have departmental policies around these and staff can not accept gifts in excess of $150 or any cash/lottery items.
At this time of the year, students like to share the Christmas cheer with their friends and they are welcome to engage in this, but we ask that only cards are given out. Please do not send lollies or confectionery eg- candy canes. We have students with a range of different food/dietary allergies and requirements and the school will not be responsible for oversight of these confectionery items.
Class Arrangements in 2021
With an anticipated enrolment of 700 students next year, we will have 29 classes. These will consist of straight classes and also a 3/4 and two 5/6 multilevel classes. The teachers and leadership team have spent considerable time this term constructing classes which consider the needs of all students.
Students will be introduced to their 2021 teachers during the ‘Step Up’ session on Tuesday 8 December.
Report Cards
Year 6 Graduation
On Tuesday 8 December we will hold our Year 6 graduation for students and their two nominated guests. Unfortunately, due to capacity requirements within COVID guidelines, only two registered guests of Year 6 students can attend the ceremony to be held at Brisbane Bayside State College.
Congratulations to our graduating cohort!
Book Drop Off 2021
On Thursday 21 January between 3-4pm families are welcome to drop book packs in 2021 classes. If you are unable to make this, books can be brought to school on the first day of school.
Last Day
School will finish on Wednesday 9 December- sports uniform or formal uniform to be worn.
In the final week of the holidays, we will share an email update around any COVID restrictions which may be in place, for the start of the new school year.
Have a wonderful break with your family and loved ones. For our departing students, staff and families, thank you for being part of Wondall Heights State School and for our returning students, we look forward to seeing you in your new classes on Wednesday 27 January 2021.