Leadership Update- please note changes to our Year 3-6 Deputy Principal

2024 School Priorities- a summary of our focussed work in 2024

ACE Students- Attend, Confident, Engaged

School Attendance- every day counts

A Wondall School Day- Daily schedule

NAPLAN- Test Schedule

2025 Prep Enrolments- upcoming transition events

 PBL - Wondall learners are respectful when they interact with others

Leadership Update

We wish to congratulate Mrs Pamela Kondys (Year 3-6 Deputy Principal) who will be commencing as Principal at Springwood Road State School for the remainder of Semester 1. We wish Pam all the best with this new career opportunity and know she will serve the school community well.

We are excited to welcome Mrs Amy Cocciolone back to Wondall as the Year 3-6 Deputy Principal for the remainder of Term 1. Amy is a familiar face in the school, having worked as the sector deputy last year.

Pam and Amy will both commence their new roles from Monday 19 February.

 Wondall School 2024 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 2024, 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 synthetic phonics, supported through explicit instruction and decodable readers, appropriate to their learning needs!

 Please see the PDF below...

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!

 

If your child is away please do the following:

• phone the office absence line 3906 6460
• email the class teacher or office (admin@wondallheightsss.eq.edu.au)

Where possible, limit appointments within school hours and schedule holidays for the school breaks.

 

If you ever need help with supporting your child’s attendance at school, please call the office and we can assist.

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.

NAPLAN – Test Schedule

The NAPLAN test window starts on Wednesday 13 March and finishes on Monday 25 March 2024. Schools are advised to schedule the tests as soon as possible within the testing window, prioritising the first week.

NAPLAN Information for Parents & Carers

NAPLAN Privacy Notice

NAPLAN Public Demonstration Site

From the beginning of this term, The Department of Education has implemented the ‘Phones Away For the Day’ policy. At Wondall, all students with a mobile phone need to sign their phone into the office before school, and collect them again at the end of the day. Please discuss this w ith your child if they bring a phone to school and remind them of our expectations.