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School Opinion Survey- 2022 results are in, thanks for your ‘opinions’!
World Teachers’ Day – Friday 28 October – let your teacher know how much you appreciate them!
Swimming- parent helpers needed! Please let Mr Bloxsom know if you can help.
Day for Daniel Park’n’Stride Event – 28 October – all students are invited to wear a red shirt on this day.
Save the Date- 1 December Arts Showcase
2023 Booklists – Booklists are ready for you to start getting organised for next year.
Student Resource Scheme- at the P&C meeting 18 October our 2023 Student Resource Schemes were endorsed.
Notice of Intentions- need to enrol for 2023? Family moving? Please let the office know.
School Opinion Survey
Earlier this year, parents, students and staff were asked to share their opinions on a range of questions relating to our school. Thanks to all those who completed the survey. Over the coming term, we will be unpacking the results, so we can continue to make Wondall a great school! Below are some of our survey highlights. It is great to see a common alignment particularly in our high scoring category of ‘students are expected to do their best’, achieved in all three survey categories.
World Teachers Day
Australia will celebrate the teaching profession on World Teachers’ Day on Friday 28 October 2022.
Our teachers have shown great resilience during challenging times, all so they can give Australian students the best future possible. Hats off to teachers this World Teachers’ Day!
Share your “hats off” selfie to our Wondall Facebook page on Friday 28 October to celebrate our teachers and tell us what they mean to you.
Feel free to use these tags: #WTD2022 @aitsl
Swimming
Our lessons have started this week in the pool and we extend our thanks to all of the parent helpers, who have already nominated. If you are able to assist with a session of supervision, please contact Mr Bloxsom.
A reminder that:
- swimming is part of the curriculum and all students should be swimming (talk with your child’s teacher if there are concerns)
- students need to bring: bathers, rash shirt, swimming cap, towel (optional: googles/board shorts).
Day for Daniel
Day for Daniel is a National Day of Action hosted by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation (DMF) to raise awareness of child safety, protection and harm prevention. Held on the last Friday of October each year, it is about educating children and adults about keeping kids safe through child safety and protection initiatives. 'Wear Red and Educate' is the theme for the day.
The objectives of Day for Daniel are:
- to educate children regarding their personal safety and empower them to 'Recognise, React and Report' when they feel something is not right.
- to raise awareness about child safety and protection, and to promote a safer community for children.
- to educate and equip individuals and communities with knowledge and skills to understand child safety and protection requirements and empower them to take action.
- to honour the memory of Daniel Morcombe.
Wondall will be recognising Day for Daniel on Friday 28 October and will be inviting students and staff to wear a red shirt (hair accessories also ok) on this day. We will also be hosting a Day for Daniel Walk as part of our Active School Travel program. Please see details in the poster, attached.
For more information, please check out https://danielmorcombe.com.au/
Save the Date!
The Performing Arts clubs (including Choir, Drama, Dance and Musical Instruments) are preparing to travel the globe in a special showcase of our wonderful students' talents! As we cross the seas and explore new lands on stage, we hope to see you too.
When: After school, Thursday 1 December (Week 9). More details to come!
2023 Booklists
Please find the links to the 2023 Booklists, below. You are welcome to take the list to your preferred provider. Many providers will shop and package the booklist for you. 2023 Booklists are STARTER BOOKLISTS only. If additional items are required throughout the school year due to loss or consumption, your child’s class teacher will provide you with a replacement list.
Please note:
- Prior to the end of the 2022 school year, your child will bring home a Stationery Inventory Form to give you an indication of the condition of retainable items (e.g. headphones) and excess materials that can be used in 2023.
- Brands listed are an example, for your reference. The school accepts alternative similar brands, with the exception of the text books required.
- Please ensure exercise books have the correct ruling and are suited for the year level required.
- Text books can be ordered through different providers such as SOS, Officeworks or Sequel. Handwriting books are also available at Big W. We have provided the link for SOS, a local provider at Wynnum, for your reference.
- ALL ITEMS are to be labelled and brought to school on the first day of the 2023 school year.
Student Resource Scheme 2023
At the P&C Meeting held 18/10/2022 our two Student Resource Schemes were endorsed:
Students who wish to participate in Instrumental Music (Years 4-6)
- All students: Participation in the music program- $50 (music equipment- stands, sheet music, lesson/band consumables)
- If musical instrument hire is required- $50 (hire, servicing and repairs)
iPads for Year 3 cohort
- All students: $150: 1:1 device, accessories (headphones, case, pen), apps and program facilitation
Notice of Intentions- 2023
We are commencing our planning for 2023 classes and it is appreciated if you can notify the office ASAP if your family is NOT returning to Wondall in 2023 (current Prep-Year 5 students only).
In catchment students can currently enrol at the office during office opening hours for all year levels.
Out-of-catchment students can join the waiting list, please contact the office.
If you are in-catchment and wishing for your child to attend Prep in 2023, please ensure you have completed your child’s enrolment at the school office to receive an invite to our Prep Transitioning events.
If you are living out-of-catchment, you are welcome to add your child’s name to the waiting list with more information provided upon completing this process.
To find out your catchment status, please access the following link:
https://education.qld.gov.au/parents-and-carers/enrolment/management-plans
Please contact the office directly, if you have any questions about the enrolment process.
PBL Focus Term 4 Weeks 3 and 4 - Respect
Our PBL focus for Weeks 3 and 4 is, ‘Wondall Learners respect others by using kind and polite words’. The objective of this focus is to increase kind and respectful language amongst peers.
As a class, students identified places in the community where respectful language is required for example; working in an office, schools, shops, hospitals, takeaway food venues and the movies. Students then made a list of polite and kind words used in the classroom and other settings in the school and in the community.
To support the teaching of this focus students have watched the following clips.
Prep – Year 6
Kid President’s 20 Things We Should Say More Often https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5yCOSHeYn4
Prep – Year 2
Using Kind Words
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b42bjCrLtFY
Year 3 – Year 6
Being Respectful Video For Kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxnxObAyfSA
Students are being encouraged to consider the words they use at different times throughout the day. Teachers will be giving out Dougie dollars to those demonstrating respect through the use of polite and kind words.
