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STAFF SHOUT OUTS- thanks to our amazing Teacher Aides
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS- 12 September – book through SOBS
R U OK? LAST Walk- Friday 8 September – wear a yellow T-Shirt or accessory
2024 STUDENT LEADERHIP- Applications are now open.
PBL- Wondall Learners respect others by using kind and polite words
Thanks to our students, staff and community for another wonderful term. It has been fantastic watching the students learn, develop and grow. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday 3 October, following the holidays and public holiday.
Learning Celebration
We’d love to see you all at our Learning Celebrations this afternoon (Wednesday 6 September) 2:30-3:00pm to celebrate all the wonderful learning happening in our classrooms!
Colour Run
Thanks to the P&C and all the wonderful volunteers for running the Colour Run and Father’s Day Stall. Your time and effort is greatly appreciated by the school! Check out some of the awesome photos from the day.
Teacher Aide Day - 31 August
A massive thank you to our wonderful Teacher Aides who are truly the backbone of the school. We appreciate the support you provide our staff and students every day and wish you a Happy Teacher Aide's Day!!! Thank you to Miss Tenielle, Mrs Jacobs, Mrs O'Shea, Mrs Clay, Mrs Chance, Ms Duncombe, Mrs Ryan, Mrs Gordon, Mrs Nahvi, Mrs Culley, Mrs Carmichael, Mrs Cooksley, Mrs Little, Mrs Caneses and Mrs Maher... our marvellous TAs!
Parent Teacher Interviews
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 12 September, 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 Friday, 25 August 6am and will close Friday 8 September at 6pm. SOBs can be accessed via the school’s website in the Quick Links section.
We look forward to meeting with you to work in partnership to best support your child!
R U OK? Day
R U OK? Day is on Thursday 14 September; however, we will be acknowledging this day on Friday 8 September with a special Active School Travel Park’n’Stride event. Students are invited to wear a yellow accessory or T-shirt and join us on our walk, while checking in with their friends.
R U OK? Is calling on all of us to let the people you care about know you’re here, to really hear them. By taking the time for an R U Ok? conversation and genuinely listening with an open mind, we can all help the people in our world feel supported and connected.
For more information, please access the website: https://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day.
2024 Student Leadership Applications:
Applications for 2024 Student Leadership positions have been released this week. Year 5 students who are ACE students (have high attendance, confident and engaged learners) are encouraged to apply! Next year Wondall will have 2 additional new positions- PBL Captains! Applications for all leadership positions are due back to Mrs Cocciolone in Term 4, Friday Week 1.
Notice of Intention to Attend Wondall Heights State School in 2024
We are currently looking at Wondall Heights State School’s planning needs for the 2024 school year. Part of this planning is considering the number of students we will have enrolled in the school. If your child is of Prep age for the 2024 school year and you are considering enrolment at Wondall Heights State School, can you please let us know your intentions by contacting the school. This is not binding and the catchment area and enrolment requirements still apply. The enrolment process has commenced and is outlined below. Early forward planning will help to make 2024 as successful as possible, for all our students.
Enrolment Process
In catchment students can currently enrol at the office during office opening hours.
Out-of-catchment students can join the waiting list, please contact the office.
A decision will be made for out-of-catchment enrolments in Term 3. You will be invited to attend the Prep Enrolment Sessions in September if you are successful in securing a place at Wondall Heights State School.
Prep Enrolment Sessions will consist of a group interview where parents will be presented information and asked to fill in questionnaires whilst their children interact with our teachers, in a group setting. From there, enrolled 2024 Prep children will be invited to multiple orientation days where they will meet our Prep staff, use our Prep spaces and begin to become familiar with each other. This Prep transition process is vital in preparing your child for a great start to school!
Please share this information with family and friends living in the catchment area!
Our focus for the next two weeks is, ’Wondall Learners are safe when they play by the rules’. The primary objective of this fortnight's focus is to increase our students' understanding of game rules, thereby minimising conflicts during playtime. By developing a shared understanding of the rules for games played during lunch breaks, we aim to ensure that every student feels safe and respected while engaging in these activities.
During this fortnight, students will discuss:
- Benefits of Common Rules: We'll discuss how playing with the same set of rules can help everyone understand what's expected during games, reducing incidents and ensuring enjoyable lunch breaks for all.
- Sharing Experiences: Students will have the opportunity to share experiences when games didn't go well, emphasising the importance of safety and respect.
- Common Rules: Identifying and creating shared rules for games played during lunch breaks, ensuring everyone knows what's expected.
- Conflict Resolution: Learning how to address conflicts during games – whether by walking away, seeking teacher help, or clarifying rules with fellow players.
BASKETBELL LEAD UP TRAINING/INTERSCHOOL SPORT DAY INFORMATION
Please be advised that we will commence Friday trainings in year levels 4, 5 & 6. In addition to our own courts, during these time slots some teams may access the basketball court beyond our school boundary in Heers Park for this, if it is available.
Year 4 training Term 3 Weeks 9 & 10, Term 4 Weeks 1 & 2 (On our courts and Heers Park if available)
Years 5 & 6 training Term 3 Weeks 9 & 10, Term 4 Weeks 1 -3 (On our courts and Heers Park if available)
INTERSCHOOL SPORT BASKETBALL DAY
WHERE: BRISBANE BAYSIDE STATE COLLEGE, NETWORK DRIVE
WHEN: YEAR 4 WEEK 3 FRIDAY OCTOBER 20
YEARS 5 & 6 WEEK 4 THURSDAY OCTOBER 26
Please arrive at school prior to 8.40am. Late arrivals risk missing the bus. Please use bottom car park for drop off. Remember this in the afternoon as well as the buses return from venue.
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Full sports uniform including hat, water bottle and a packed lunch. There will be no tuckshop available on these days at the venue. If ordering from our school tuckshop, students will need to collect orders prior to class roll.
Draws are not shared prior to attending so if planning on watching your student play, plan to come for the whole day or part of the day. Students play games across the whole day. If needing to take your student home from venue, this needs to be arranged with admin at least the day before so that we are aware. The student will need to sign out with the appropriate Wondall staff at venue before leaving. Students must return to school on the bus without this prior approval in place.
| EVENT | DATE |
| Learning Celebration | 6th September |
| Life Education Yr 3 | 8th September |
| Parent Teacher Interviews | 12th September |
Parents and Carers please help support a sustainable environment by promoting Wrapper Free Wednesdays! Our Eco-Marines take time each Wednesday to observe which classes are the most sustainable in supporting this cause. Each fortnight there is a chosen winner and this is announced at assembly!