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Thank you- thanks for your support of our school, students and staff in 2022.
Year 6 Graduation- we celebrate the graduation of our Year 6 cohort on Tuesday 6 December.
Reports- sent home Wednesday, Week 10.
End of Year Celebrations- Wednesday 7 December- party day and free dress.
Class Arrangements 2023- Students will meet their new class and teacher on Wednesday 7 December.
Medication Collection – All medication to be collected by 3pm Friday 9 December.
Class Resource List Reminder –follow the link for 2023 booklists.
Returning of School Resources- please return any library books you have.
Book Drop Off- we will be offering ‘book drop off’ on Friday 20 Jan 2023,10:00 -10:30am.
Last Day- school finishes for 2022 on Friday 9 December.
School Watch- report any suspicious activity on our school grounds
Stay Up to Date- please monitor emails and school Facebook page for any announcements about return to school for 2023.
Welcome to our final newsletter of 2022!
This is a big newsletter starting with a summary of the key events for the final weeks of school and general messages.
END OF TERM KEY EVENTS
Celebration of Learning
We will be holding an end of term Learning Celebration in your child’s classrooms today, Thursday 24 November 2:30pm-3pm. Parents are welcome to attend your child’s class and see the great work they have been doing this term.
Colour Run
Thanks to everyone who has participated in fundraising or paid for your child to participate in the colour run.
The colour run will be held Friday 25 November. It will be held in the last session of the day on the senior oval. Students are welcome to wear their white/old clothing for the day.
P-2 students will run first with approximate timings 1:45-2:15pm.
3-6 students will run with appropriate timings 2:15pm-2:45pm.
At the end of the run, students will be given a zooper dooper.
Children who do not participate (participated in fundraising/paid the entry fee) will be able to watch from the hill.
Parent spectators are welcome in the afternoon, but are asked to remain in the parent area on the oval.
Swimming Carnival
Our Year 3-6 Swimming Carnival will be held 29/11. It will be a new format for us this year, with full details later in the newsletter, however the overview will be:
Morning Session- students who are participating in Age Champion/timed races only- identified from swimming lessons.
Middle Session- Year 3 & 4 students will have some swimming/novelty events for house points only.
Last Session- Year 5 & 6 students will have some swimming/novelty events for house points only.
With the redefined carnival program, parents can attend in the designated parent bay. Parents of students in Morning Session will be notified by your child at the end of this week, all other parents can attend in your child’s respective year level session time.
Wondall Showcase
On Thursday 1 December approximately 200 students will perform in an arts extravaganza. Students and teachers will take their guests on a trip around the world.
Due to the capacity of the Hall, guests are limited to two guests per performing student. Invitations have been distributed to students and are required to be returned by Monday 28 November.
Get your passports ready and pack your bags for the adventure of a lifetime.
Thank You
On behalf of our entire school staff I want to thank all of our students, families, P&C and community members for your support of Wondall Heights State School in 2022. It has been a tremendous year of learning and celebrations in the school, with many great things achieved for our students.
A delayed start with COVID and severe weather, couldn’t hamper the outcomes for 2022 and we thank all of our parents, staff and community for their focus during these times.
A heartfelt thanks is extended to all members of the Wondall staff for their continued flexibility to provide high quality outcomes for our school community whilst they also experienced their own health and housing hurdles.
Year 6 Graduation
On Tuesday 6 December we will hold our Year 6 graduation for students and their nominated guests commencing at 9am. It is a ticketed event being held in our school. Following their graduation, students will head off for their end of year celebration at Bounce. We wish our graduating class well and know they will continue to ‘Strive to Excel’ in the future.
Report Cards
Student report cards will be emailed home on Wednesday 7 December. Please ensure your email address is current in the front office to receive this. admin@wondallheightsss.eq.edu.au
End of Year Celebrations
To mark the end of the school year, classes will hold their own ‘break up day’ events on Wednesday 7 December. For this, we ask that parents arrange food suitable for your own child/ren to consume. It will not be shared food.
- Parents are to pack their own ‘party box’ from home for your child to eat throughout the day- parents have control of what their child eats.
- Please note that the Tuckshop will be closed from Thursday 8 December, so parents will need to pack food for your child.
Wednesday 7 December is Free Dress- students are to wear sun safe clothing and must have a broad brim hat with closed in shoes.
Thursday/Friday students are to wear either formal or sports uniform. On these days, students will participate in end of year activities and support with clean up/moving of rooms in preparation for 2023.
At this time of the year, students like to share the Christmas cheer with their friends and they are welcome to engage in this, but we ask that only cards are given out. Please do not send lollies or confectionery eg- candy canes. We have students with a range of different food/dietary allergies and requirements and the school will not be responsible for oversight of these confectionery items.
Gifts- whilst families may like to give an end of year present as a generous thanks to staff, we do have departmental policies around these and staff cannot accept gifts in excess of $150 or any cash/lottery items.
Class Arrangements in 2023
With an anticipated enrolment of 630 students next year, we will have 27 classes. These will consist of straight classes. The teachers and leadership team have spent considerable time this term constructing classes which consider the needs of all students. A reminder that requests for a particular teacher will not be accepted.
Students will be introduced to their 2023 teachers during the ‘Step Up’ session on Wednesday 7 December. We are excited to also welcome our 2023 preps who will participate in this afternoon.
Medication
Remember to collect your child’s medication from the office before the holidays. All medication is to be collected by an adult. If your child will require medication in 2023 please check the expiry dates before bringing medications back to school and complete the required documentation for the medication to be administered.
Class Resource Lists
Please find the following link to access the 2023 Wondall Heights State School book lists. Select Booklists 2023 and your child’s respective year:
Please note: Click on the link to print off a PDF Resource List to take to your preferred provider.
Returning of School Resources
As the school year draws to a close, please check your bookshelves at home for any school library or general resources. Please return these to the school by Monday 5 December, so we can prepare for end of year stocktaking.
Last Day
School will finish on Friday 9 December- sports uniform or formal uniform to be worn. Tuckshop will not be open so please ensure your child has food for the day.
Book Drop Off 2023
On Friday 20 January between 10:00 - 10:30 am families are welcome to drop book packs in 2023 classes. If you are unable to make this, books can be brought to school on the first day of school.
School Watch
Over the holiday period, please keep an eye on our school and report any suspicious behaviour on 13 17 88 or if a crime is in progress 000.
Stay Up to Date
Please continue to monitor your email and the school Facebook page particularly in the week prior to school returning, for any changes to school operating procedures in 2023.
Have a wonderful break with your family and loved ones. For our departing students, staff and families, thank you for being part of Wondall Heights State School and for our returning students, we look forward to seeing you in your new classes on Monday 23 January 2023.
Minas an konnichiwa? o genki desu ka? Recently, the Year 6 teachers and students enjoyed participating in the “Year 6 Japanese Celebration of Learning.” All staff and students enjoyed every moment and they had so much fun! Foods such as, “EDAMAME,” “SEAWEED SALAD,” “CHICKEN TERIYAKI and KARAAGE,” “GYOZA,” and “VEGETARIAN NOODLES,” were enjoyed by all!
DOUMO ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA! Thankyou to all staff and students for you support and planning for this event.
Renee Barnes レネーバーンズ
小学校日本語先生
