Wondall Heights State School eNewsletter

NEWS FROM 5/6A - "Micro-Organism Investigation"

This Semester, we have been learning about different micro-organisms: how different environments impact their existence and how these items are vital to the production of medicines and food.

The picture below shows our class mid investigation observing the reaction of yeast when placed in different environments.

FULL RETURN TO SCHOOL- Thanks for your support

P&C EXECUTIVE - Congratulations to our new executive committee!

OUTDOOR LEARNING CLASSROOM - An update

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS - Tuesday 1 April – SOBS bookings now open.

DITTO'S KEEP SAFE ADVENTURE PROGRAM- Thursday 27 March

HARMONY WEEK - 17-23 March 2024 – wear orange shirt or accessory on Friday 21 March.

LEARNING CELEBRATIONS - Wednesday 26 March 2:30-3:00pm.

UPCOMING EVENTS - Check out what is happening in our school!

FULL RETURN TO SCHOOL

Thank you to our school community over the last week of weather incidents. As you were aware, our school received damage to I & J Blocks- resulting in impacts collectively to 16 teaching spaces. Thanks to the prompt and incredibly hard work of our school leadership team, grounds and cleaning teams and Q Build contractors, we were able to have everyone back in their normal classes on Monday and all internal repairs completed.

We know that some families were directly impacted like our staff, with flooding, power outages and other presenting concerns from the weather. Please reach out to school if you require specific support during this time.

There are also a range of grants available. You can find out about these by following the link:

https://www.qld.gov.au/community/disasters-emergencies/disasters/money-finance/eligibility-apply/tc-alfred-march-2025

P&C EXECUTIVE

On behalf of our school community, we thank our P&C committee for their contributions in 2024. 2024 was a significantly successful year for our P&C which has seen the school community supported with different events, fundraisers and donations to our school. On Tuesday 18 March, the Annual General Meeting was held, and we thanked the outgoing executive, whilst electing positions for 2025. Of note, we recognise Marty Watchorn who has very successfully led the P&C for the last 3 years and Matt Rowan, who has held an executive position over the last 11 years!

I am pleased to announce the 2025 elected members:

Executive Committee

President: Phil Carr

Vice President: Sam Aitchison

Secretary: Alisha Olszewski

Treasurer: Wendy Willis

There are many opportunities for everyone to be involved in our P&C, with all outcomes, directly benefiting your children. A great opportunity is the upcoming Trivia Night at our school… book your tickets now at the tuckshop if you haven’t already!

OUTDOOR LEARNING CLASSROOM UPDATE

We are pleased to advise that Thomson Ruiz have been appointed as Project Managers to oversee our Outdoor Learning Classroom project which has been the focus of P&C fundraising in recent years. The intended works are scheduled to commence in the June/July holidays, with completion in September/October. We look forward to this project getting underway and thank everyone who has made this possible!

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 1 April 2025, from 3:30pm – 8:00pm in the Hall. Entry to interviews will be via the foyer and exit via the opposite side (carpark side). There is no supervision provided for children.

Bookings will be via SOBS (our online booking system) from Tuesday 18 March at 6am and will close Friday 28 March at 6pm. SOBs can be accessed via the school’s website or the link below.

https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70382

We look forward to meeting with you to work in partnership to best support your child!

DITTO’S KEEP SAFE ADVENTURE PROGRAM

The Bravehearts’ Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure Program is a fun, interactive live incursion that teaches young children essential personal safety skills and knowledge using age-appropriate language, song, and dance, starring Bravehearts’ lovable lion cub ‘Ditto’ and a specially trained Education Facilitator.

WHEN: Thursday 27^th March 2025.

Preps: 10.00 a.m.

Years 1 – 2: 11.40 a.m.

COST: This is a FREE presentation.

Wondall Heights State School’s P & C are proudly sponsoring all Prep – Year 2 students to attend the Ditto Keep Safe Adventure Program, making the information accessible to all students.

If you DO NOT wish your child to participate in this FREE presentation, please advise your child's class teacher via email.

HARMONY WEEK

Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. This year Harmony Week is celebrated 17-23 March 2025.

It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

We invite our school community to wear their cultural dress or an ORANGE shirt or accessory on Friday 21 March.

Why orange? Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Week. Traditionally, orange signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect. Australians can choose to wear something orange during Harmony Week to show their support for cultural diversity and an inclusive Australia.

LEARNING CELEBRATION

Parents and family are invited to visit their children’s classrooms on Wednesday 26 March between 2:30pm-3pm. Each class will have something different to share, but students will be highlighting their learning from this term!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Just a heads up… we have some exciting Prep 2026 Transition events starting this term!

We look forward to welcoming families of enrolled and waitlisted children to our upcoming Storytime & Play session. Enrol now, so you don’t miss out on your invite!

YEAR 3 LIFE EDUCATION

Our Year 3s will be attending a Life Education session on Tuesday 1 April:

· 9:30am – 3A

· 11:45am – 3B

· 1:45 – Year 3s from 3/4A, 3/4B and 3/4C

We thank our P&C for funding this important opportunity for our Year 3 students. Below is a summary of the session "Friends and Feelings" that students will participate in.

Excursion	Consent Due	Payment Due	Cost
Caboolture Historical Village - Yr2	4th March	20th March	$31.00
Yr 5/6 Camp (Deposit)	28th March	28th March	$50.00
Yr5/6 Camp (Full payment)		16th June	$350.00

Consent must be given before an invoice is issued for payment. Payment plans are available, please contact Business Manager. Ph: 39066444

TERM 1 SWIMMING LESSONS

Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who helped out at the Years 1-6 Swimming Lessons this term. Your help was greatly appreciated. You are all amazing! Many thanks also to Bayside Swim School for your support, which was made possible through the Sporting Schools grant.

CONGRATULATIONS – DISTRICT SWIMMERS

Well done to Fraser M, Maeve O, Penny C, Victoria A and Lucas V who competed recently at the Metropolitan East Swimming Trials. The school is extremely proud of you all.

INTER-SCHOOL SPORT – TERM 2 (YEARS 4-6)

DATES:

Fridays (Weeks 2-9)

TIMES: 12.15pm-2.30pm

VENUES:

Kitchener Park – Touch Football

Gumdale State School – Netball

Bayside United FC – Girls Soccer (Weeks 2-5), Boys Soccer (Weeks 6-9)

Wondall SS – Boys Soccer (Weeks 2-5), Girls Soccer (Weeks 6-9)

REMINDERS:

· Please return any outstanding permission forms and payments (or arrange a payment plan).

· Students must bring their lunch, hat, water bottle and full sports uniform to and from school.

· NO JEWELLERY to be worn, including watches and bands (unless medical) and please check your child’s fingernails.

· Soccer participants must wear shin pads and long socks to training and games.

· Football boots are optional but not mandatory. Football boots will be put on and taken off at the venue.

· Please note arrangements for any student early departures from sports venues must be made the day prior to Inter-school Sport, through the school office. Students will not be permitted to be driven with parents/carers from the sports venues unless this has been pre-arranged the day before.

PREP-YEAR 6 CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL – TERM 1 Wednesday 2 April

All students should please wear their house colour shirt on this day. Students must also have a hat and water bottle. Families are most welcome to attend but we do request that you spectate from the designated spectators area. For the safety of all our students we ask that you please do not gather near the start/finish line. You may also like to bring a chair to sit on.