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NEWS FROM 4B - INSIGHTS INTO LEARNING!
In Science we are learning how rocks change. -Korbin
In Science we are learning how weathering and erosion happen and how this changes our landscape. – Laylah
In Science we are learning “Cows Moo Softly” - What that means is when we do an experiment, we change one thing (Cows), measure one thing (Moo) and keep everything else the same (Softly). We have been doing a lot of experiments. – Amelia
I love Maths. In Maths we are practising reading analogue clocks and what properties odd and even numbers have. – James
In Maths we are learning how to add big numbers. – Cadence
In Maths we are learning about the properties of odd and even numbers which helps us check our answer when we add, subtract, divide and multiply numbers. - Lucas
In English we are learning about Historical Reports and how to write them. We are currently writing a historical report about the First Fleet. – Arnold
In English we are learning about Captain Cook coming to Australia. - Maria
In English we are learning about the First Fleet and writing Historical reports. This is linked to our HASS unit where we are learning bout The Endeavour, Captain James Cook and Arthur Philip. – Adalene
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP UPDATE- change in Principal appointment.
CHAPPY WEEK- don’t forget to say thank you to Chappy Lydia!
FIRST NATION DATE CLAIMERS - National Sorry Day, Reconciliation Week and more.
JUST A REMINDER… - Reminders about personal items at school and more.
PBL- Fortnightly focus Week 7 and 8 Wondall learners are responsible when they can solve problems. Whole school reward – Friday Silly Sock day!!!
2026 PREP ENROLMENT – Enrol ASAP!
5 AND 6 CAMP INFORMATION - Forms have been emailed and hard copies sent home. Parent session to be held Week 7, Wednesday June 4- 4:45-5:15pm.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP - Fresh Fruit Friday- thank you Woolworths for their ongoing support.
DISCO - See Attached flyer.
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP UPDATE
At the end of this week, I will begin a period of leave to travel to Europe. During my absence, the principal position will be shared between Mr Jonas Shantz (Weeks 7 to 9.5) and Mrs Sarah Abbot (Weeks 9.5 to 10).
Commencing on my return in Term 3, I will then begin a 12-month secondment with the wider department, where I will lead an educational stakeholder review of the current school facility design models.
I am incredibly proud of Wondall Heights State School and the direction we are heading. This pride comes from the daily interactions I witness among our ACE learners, staff, parents, and community — all of which make our school truly special. I want to sincerely thank everyone for your ongoing support and for all we have achieved together during my 4.5 years as Principal.
I am pleased to announce and welcome Mr Jonas Shantz as Principal whilst I undertake this secondment. Mr Shantz brings a wealth of leadership experience, most recently as Principal of Darra State School.
I know you will join me in warmly welcoming Mr Shantz, who is excited to be part of our wonderful school community.
I look forward to continuing to hear of Wondall’s great achievements and again, thank you for the privilege of being Wondall’s principal!
All the best.
Mark Wright
CHAPPY WEEK
This week is Chappy Week, an event run by Scripture Union (SU), who jointly fund our wonderful Chappy Lydia!
If you are interested in knowing more about school chaplaincy or making a donation towards Wondall's Chappy, please visit the SU website:
https://www.suqld.org.au/.../wondall-heights-ss.../
FIRST NATIONS DATE CLAIMERS
National Sorry Day – 26 May
Reconciliation Week – 27 May-3 June
For more information - https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/
Anniversary of 1967 Referendum – 27 May
Mabo Day – 3 June
NAIDOC Week – 6-13 July (to be celebrated in Week 9 this term)
JUST A REMINDER…
YEAR 5 AND 6 CAMP INFORMATION
Parents in Years 5&6 have received via Schoolzine and paper copies additional camp information. Please ensure that you complete the required information and return to your child’s teacher by Monday 26 May. The Year 5 and 6 staff will be holding an information session for parents regarding the camp on Wednesday 4 June 4:45-5:15pm.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Fresh Fruit Friday- Thank you Woolworths for their ongoing support. Our kids truly appreciate the fruit each Friday.
DISCO
Do you have a younger sibling ready to start Prep next year?
or
Do you know of family/friends/neighbours that have children who live in the Wondall Heights SS school catchment zone ready to start Prep in 2026?
If you do… we are putting a call out to enrol your child at Wondall Heights State School or join our waitlist ASAP so they don’t miss out on invitations to our upcoming Storytime & Play session and other transition events.
Call the office now on 3906 6444.
PBL- WONDALL LEARNERS - Week 7 and 8 Wondall learners are responsible when they can solve problems.
Whole school reward – Friday Silly Sock day!!! Students are able to wear Silly Socks as we have reached our first whole school Dougie Reward!!!
Reading and Viewing in Australian Curriculum V9 and English Reporting
In 2025, we have fully implemented Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum in English and Mathematics.
The structure of the English learning area Achievement Standard differs significantly from previous versions of the Australian Curriculum. The Achievement Standard has been reorganised into a three-paragraph structure relating to the assessable elements of Speaking and Listening, Reading and Viewing and Writing and Creating. Previously, the Achievement Standard was organised into Receptive and Productive Modes which incorporated Speaking, Listening, Reading, Viewing, Writing and Creating together.
This restructuring means a change to how we approach determining a student’s achievement of the assessable element of Reading and Viewing.
When undertaking Reading and Viewing assessment tasks in English, the expectation is that students independently read age-appropriate texts to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and skills against the assessable element of Reading and Viewing.
Independently reading a text requires a student to both decode the words in a text and make meaning from printed text as illustrated in the Simple View of Reading.
Students who are unable to read age-appropriate texts independently may have reasonable adjustments to access texts in alternate formats made to support them to access curriculum and assessment (for example, text to speech; audio; text read aloud). This form of adjustment alters the task to a listening task, therefore changing the intent and assessable element of the task to Listening. Students with these adjustments may not achieve a ‘C’ or above in the assessable element of Reading and Viewing.
When reporting, teachers make an on-balance judgement about a folio of student work to determine and overall level of achievement for English. A folio of English tasks over a semester includes all three assessable elements: Speaking and Listening, Reading and Viewing and Writing and Creating. Summative assessment tasks that relate to the Reading and Viewing assessable element form one part of a student’s assessment folio.
| Excursion | Consent Due | Payment Due | Cost |
| First Contact Yr 3 & 4 | 29th April | 2nd June | $34.00 |
| Yr5/6 Camp (Full payment) | Overdue | 16th June | $350.00 |
| Japanese Taiko Drumming | Overdue | 22nd May | $5.00 |
Reminder:
Consent must be given before an invoice is issued for payment. Payment plans are available, please contact Business Manager. Ph: 39066444 for any questions.
METROPOLITAN EAST CROSS COUNTRY TRIALS
We are proud to celebrate the success of Billy H and Daisy C who were selected to compete at the Metropolitan East Cross Country Trials. Their determination, dedication and athletic ability are to be commended.
A special congratulations to Daisy who has gone one step further and has earned herself a place at the State Cross Country Trials – an outstanding achievement!
Well done to both students for representing our school with pride.
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