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Wondall Murals- Our customised murals are now proudly on display.
BULLYING. NO WAY!- Wear orange Friday 16 August.
Save the Dates- Some key events.
WONDALL MURALS
We have been excited to have our students and staff working alongside local Quandamooka artist Nix Gross, to create our own artworks recognising the connection between our school, community and culture. The artworks are now complete and on display in the Administration Foyer, Walkway and in the Hall. You can read about the artworks here: https://wondallheightsss.eq.edu.au/supportandresources/formsanddocuments/documents/wondall_heights_artwork_explained.pdf
BULLYING. NO WAY!
The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence has a new name—Bullying No Way: National week of action.
Bullying No Way Week, 12 to 16 August 2024, is Australia’s key bullying prevention initiative and connects schools and communities to find workable solutions to prevent bullying.
The week gives schools and supporters flexibility to plan activities that suit their schedule—whether it's spreading awareness throughout the week or focusing on an impactful day or two.
The theme for 2024 is 'Everyone belongs'.
When we all feel like we belong, bullying struggles to find a place. It's about embracing who we are, respecting everyone's differences and standing up together against unkindness.
Belonging means we all have a role in preventing bullying. We're encouraged to speak up and create a safe place where everyone feels supported and respected, and our voices are heard and valued.
What is Bullying?
The agreed national definition for Australian schools describes bullying as
- ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm;
- involving an individual or a group misusing their power, or perceived power, over one or more persons who feel unable to stop it from happening;
- happening in person or online, via various digital platforms and devices and it can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert).
- bullying behaviour is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time (for example, through sharing of digital records);
- having immediate, medium and long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders. Single incidents and conflict or fights between equals, whether in person or online, are not defined as bullying.
Behaviours that do not constitute bullying include:
- mutual arguments and disagreements (where there is no power imbalance)
- not liking someone or a single act of social rejection
- one-off acts of meanness or spite; and
- isolated incidents of aggression, intimidation or violence.
However, these conflicts still need to be addressed and resolved. At Wondall Heights State School our staff will work to quickly respond to any matters raised of this nature in collaboration with students and parents.
Please see page 33 of our Student Code of Conduct, which can be found on our website, for more information on how Wondall Heights State School prevents and responds to bullying.
Visit https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/ for more information about Bullying No Way: National week of action.
SAVE THE DATES
Book week Parade
School Disco
Tickets are now live for the school disco to be held on Thursday 29 August. Tickets can be purchased online via the Quickcliq website. Get in quick to secure your child’s ticket, with sales closing midnight 27 August. For more information refer to the Schoolzine email sent 15 August.
Times: Prep-Year 2 - 4:30pm-5:30pm and Years 3-6 - 6pm-7:30pm
Learning Celebration
DEBATING CLUB WITH MR PALMER
Our new W.H.S.S. debate club got off to an incredible start last week. Two teams of three presented persuasive oral arguments for or against the motion: “Cats make the best pets”. Students presented a range of interesting points with confidence. They employed persuasive devices such as rhetorical questions, emotional language, facts and ‘call to action’ statements to enhance their delivery. Great work, team!
PREP ENROLMENTS 2025
Invites have now been sent to our compulsory Enrolment Sessions later this term. To receive your invite, you MUST be enrolled.
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 2025?
If you do… we are putting a call out to enrol your child at Wondall Heights State School ASAP so they don’t miss out on invitations to our exciting transition events, which have now commenced.
Call the office now on 3906 6444.
PBL- Wondall learners are responsible when they say ‘Bullying, No Way!’
The next fortnight will see our students explore the PBL focus, ‘Bullying No Way!’
Here at Wondall we believe all students deserve to be treated with respect in all areas of our school community. We welcome and celebrate diversity, and the ‘Bullying No Way!’ theme this year is Everyone Belongs! Our students will be taught the lessons from the official website and we will be implementing these values throughout the next fortnight. Students are welcome to wear orange in support of this and join us on 16 August for our Walk to School together, meeting at 8:15am at Miles Crescent Park.
| Event | Date |
| Book Week Parade | 19th August |
| Year 4 MBEEC Mangroves/Environment | 20th August & 21st August |
| Father's Day Stall | 29th August |
| Wasabi Japanese Incursion | 5th September |
| Parent Teacher Interviews | 10th Sept |
| WAMM Intermediate Workshop | 9th -10th Sept |
| WAMM Senior Workshop | 11th-12th Sept |
| Excursion | Consent Due | Payment Due | Cost |
| Yr 4 Mangroves | 23rd July | Overdue | $37.50 |
| Wasabi Japanese Incursion | 2nd August | 29th August | $4.00 |
Please note that invoices will be issued once consent has been returned. Without consent, students will not be able to attend excursion/incursion.
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DISTRICT TRACK AND FIELD TRIALS
Well done to all of our students who attended the Bayside District Track and Field Trials at Sheldon College. Congratulations to the following students who have made the District Team and will be competing at the Metropolitan East Trials at QSAC next week. Good luck!
Bayside District Team: Joshua B, Levi H, Neave A, Finn B, Sienna, Thomas D, Matilda W and Baxley.
QLD PRIMARY ALL SCHOOLS TOUCH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Wondall Heights is pleased to announce we will be competing at the QLD Primary All Schools Touch Championships. Dates: Friday 1 November – Sunday 3 November, 2024 @ Redlands Touch Association. The school will be nominating a Junior (9/10yrs) and a Senior (11/12yrs) team for this competition. Trial dates to be confirmed shortly.
