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CyberSafety- information sessions conducted for Year 5&6 students. Do you know the age restrictions for different social media applications?
P&C Meetings- thanks for attending the meeting.
Track Carnivals- running events will be held for students P-2 on Thursday and 3-6 Friday.
World Teachers’ Day- please share your thanks with our teachers’ on Friday 30 October.
Feedback- we welcome your feedback to the school.
2021 Booklists- all Booklists have been emailed and are available on our website.
Prep Transition Video- visit our website to view the link
Prep Orientation Sessions- our next Prep Orientation Sessions will be held 23-27 November.
School Resumes- school will resume on 27 Jan 2021.
2021 Classes- please note requests for teachers cannot be taken.
CyberSafety
Last week our students in Years 5 and 6 participated in cybersafety talks. The focus of these sessions delivered by Cybersafety and Reputation Branch of the Department of Education was about the use of social media and appropriate behaviours when online.
It is important for all of us to consider protective behaviours online and particularly, what we put on the internet can become a permanent record. Parents are encouraged to set firm guidelines around their child’s use of the internet. For additional information on cybersafety we suggest visiting the eSafety website - https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents .
The following pictorial is a good one for all of us to think about when we are interacting online.
Parents are encouraged to monitor their children are accessing online. Some of the games have built in chat functions and many of the main social media pages- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok have age restrictions (generally 13 years old).
P&C Meeting
Thank you to the parents and community members who attended the P&C meeting last night. It was great to hear from our parent body and the suggestions to helping our school continue to improve.
Track Carnivals
On Thursday and Friday students will be cheering for their fellow house members participating in athletics races. Students are able to wear their house colour shirts on their carnival day.
22nd October - Prep, Yr 1 and Yr 2 (1:40pm – 3pm)
23rd October - Yr 3 – 6 (11:30am – 3pm)
Due to COVID restrictions parents and carers are unable to attend this event.
Let’s celebrate World Teachers’ Day on Friday 30 October
We are thanking our amazing Wondall Heights teachers this World Teachers’ Day on Friday 30 October. Students and parents can get involved in the celebrations. Perhaps send your teacher a certificate or thank you card or maybe make your own celebratory paper bunting.
There are lots of ideas to get involved on the website www.worldteachersday.com.au
Let us know how you are celebrating this important day by using our social media hashtag #ThanksQldTeachers.
Feedback Welcome
Wondall State School is committed to ensuring that all students ‘Strive to Excel’.
We want to know from our parents, carers and students, what we are doing well, and if there are any areas we can improve on or do differently.
You can give feedback at any time to a staff member, calling the office or emailing admin@wondallheightsss.eq.edu.au Please be respectful when providing feedback.
If you have a complaint we ask that you:
1) Arrange a time to speak with the class teacher as the first point of call.2) If your concern is regarding the classroom teacher or a staff member, contact the office to speak with a Deputy Principal responsible for your child’s sector.
- Mrs Sarah Abbot is the P-2 Deputy
- Mrs Pamela Kondys is the 3-6 Deputy
- Mr Mark Wright is the Principal.
2021 Booklists
The 2021 Booklist for Wondall Heights State School has been emailed to Parents/Carers. We have generated the booklists through a local company, S.O.S - School & Office Supplies, who can provide a pick-up/delivery option, should you wish to order before 6 November 2020. You may also wish to take the list to another stationery provider. To order the booklists online, you will need to go to the S.O.S website at www.schoolandoffice.com.au and click on the BOOKPACKS link. Further ordering instructions can be found in the booklist. A copy of the booklists will also be made available on the school’s website.The items on the list are the requirements for the 2021 classes. Some items may be able to be reused from previous years (eg. headphones / whiteboards), depending on the end of year condition. Teachers will endeavour to send any guaranteed surplus items home in the next few weeks, also for possible use next year.
All items on the list need to be clearly named and sent to school on the first day of 2021.
PREP TRANSISITON VIDEO
In light of COVID-19, we have had restrictions placed on who enters the school grounds, in order to keep our students and school community safe. As we have not been able to provide tours to our future prep families, we have made a Prep Transition Video to showcase what a day in the life of a prep student looks like. Thank you to Mr Palmer for his wonderful work on this and thank you to our featured prep students… very cute!!
Please visit our website to view the link.
https://wondallheightsss.eq.edu.au/enrolments
PREP ORIENTATION SESSIONS
The next event will be our Prep Orientation sessions held 23-27 November. In these sessions, our future 2021 Prep students will join a prep classroom one morning to experience what it feels like to be in Prep. Parents will join the leadership team once more to learn tips and tricks for getting children ready for Prep, as well as have a chance to purchase uniforms etc. We will send out invites to families who have enrolled in early November.
School Resumes in 2021
For audit purposes, it is vital we have correct enrolment numbers at the commencement of the 2021 school year. If you will be returning later than the school start date (eg- away on holiday), please contact the office to complete a Day 8 returning form.
2021 Classes and Teachers
The Leadership Team, support staff and class teachers will work together to place students in a class for next year. Staff have deep knowledge of students, their needs and supports with class placements.
Please note we will not take requests for particular teachers. A new class and a new teacher is an opportunity for children to make new friends and to have new learning experiences.
Dance News!
Year 4, 5 and 6 Class Dance Videos
The class dance videos have been finalised and are available to view. It was previously stated that the videos would be available via the school YouTube channel. This is no longer available for us to use. Instead, a copy of your child’s dance video will be shared privately with you.
Year 4 and 5 (including 5/6 Davis) – see instructions below.
Year 6 – the video will be placed on the Year 6 Graduation USB at the end of the year.
USB
Please bring in a blank USB with your child’s name and class clearly labelled on it. The USB needs to have at least 1GB of space to hold the video. Students can use the USB from their school booklist or you can send in a separate one.
Where to hand it in
The USB’s will be collected by your child’s class teacher. Hand your USB in by Friday 30th October. USB’s will be returned as soon as the video has been loaded.
Thanks
Amy
From the Guidance Officer Kaye Molloy (In case you have been unable to access this News on the Wondall Heights SS Facebook page).
Mental Health Week 2020 October 10 -17 has just been celebrated.
What is Queensland Mental Health Week?
Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) is an annual event that aims to improve community awareness and interest in mental health and wellbeing across the state. The event is linked to National Mental Health Week and World Mental Health Day, held annually on 10 October. Because of COVID-19, we are facing extra challenges this year, but it’s also a more critical time than ever to value our mental health.
TAKE TIME – FOR MENTAL HEALTH THROUGHOUT THE YEAR !
This year’s theme is Take time — for mental health
Take time is about taking a moment to do some of the simple things anyone can do to boost their mental wellbeing.
Take time is also about breaking down the stigma associated with mental illness and reaching out to people in our communities who need support.
Let’s take time for mental health together — at home, at school, at work, and at play.
Why get involved?
Mental health is important to every single one of us, yet it is a part of life we often overlook. Busy lives get in the way of us caring for our mental health, as does a fear of feeling vulnerable if we share our mental health challenges.
Queensland Mental Health Week is an opportunity to bring communities together, reach out to those who need support, and shine a spotlight on the things we can all do to support mental health.
This year’s theme, Take Time for Mental Health encourages people to take time for their mental health with steps simple actions that have been proven to improve wellbeing. They are:
- Get healthy – it is good for your mind as well as your body
- Keep learning – learning new things will make you more confident as well as being fun
- Show kindness – Practicing small acts of kindness, giving back or showing gratitude can help you feel more satisfied with life
- Connect more – spending time with other people is important to everyone’s mental wellbeing
- Take notice – stay in the moment and remember the simple things that give you joy
- Embrace nature – step outside, connect with the natural world and nature, care of the planet.
Here are a few suggestions from the Queensland Government’s Dear Mind campaign:
- Do some colouring. Google 'mindful colouring' to find free printable colouring sheets. You're never too old to enjoy colouring in!
- Give yoga a go. Yoga focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost your physical and mental wellbeing. Find a free online video and try it for yourself.
- Disconnect from technology. Make time each day to disconnect from technology and observe the simple beauty of the world around you.
You may have noticed recently that Brisbane’s Story Bridge was lit up the colour Purple to remind each of us about the importance of Taking Time for our Mental Health. Take care.
Congratulations Jed!!!
Recently, Jed competed in the QLD BMX State Championships at Sleeman Supercross BMX track, Chandler. Jed raced two bike classes in his age group and won gold in both classes. Jed now a dual State Champion for 10-year-old boys.
Solid Pathways STEM Science Competition
Tuckshop offers a range of healthy choices Monday-Friday at 1st and 2nd breaks.
Orders must be placed online through www.quickcliq.com.au
For your convenience you can order 24/7.
- When ordering soups, ice blocks or Slushies would you please remind your child to return to the Tuckshop with their paper bag for collection, as we simply are unable to pack these items for delivery to class.
- We are not currently accepting cash payment for Tuckshop. If you would like your child to have a lunch time treat these will need to be ordered online through www.quickcliq.com.au
- Quickcliq cut off is 8am every day.
- We are not able to store parents’ own Zooper Doopers or ice blocks.
- Birthday packs of Zooper Doopers are available to purchase online.
WARNING!!!
Spring has sprung and along with the warmer weather, we often have increased snake sightings and swooping Birds.
Please remind your children that if they see a snake they should leave the area and advise a teacher on duty as soon as possible.
Our resident butcher bird is again swooping at the basketball courts, the hall carpark and near I block. Please be careful when walking in these areas.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR TERM 4
| 22 October | P, 1 & 2 Athletics |
| 23 October | Yr 3, 4, 5 & 6 Athletics |
| 27 October | Yr 2 Small Town, Big History |
| 28 October | Yr 2 Small Town, Big History |
| 30 October | Yr 2 Small Town, Big History |
| 5 November | Yr 3 Excursion Birds, Beaches, Dogs, Leashes |
| 6 November | Yr 3 Excursion Birds, Beaches, Dogs, Leashes |
| 11 November | Yr 1 Habitat Heroes excursion |
| 12 November | Yr 1 Habitat Heroes excursion |
| 13 November | Yr 1 Habitat Heroes excursion |
| 3 December | Yr 3-6 Swimming Carnival |
| 4 December | High School Orientation Day Yr 6 |
| 8 December |
Party Day Step Up to my 2021 class Graduation Evening TBA |