Week 8, Term 3 2025
Principal Pen
2025 Annual Implementation Plan Focus
School Priority 1
Maximise engagement and wellbeing through a clear vision that increases student engagement, staff morale and community connection.
School Priority 2
Improve LOA in English for all students (P-6) through a focus on lesson planning and delivery
Dear Parents and Carers,
Karibu kwa wiki 6;
Bienvenue à la semaine 6;
As we near the end of Term 3, it’s been a busy and exciting time at our school. We’ve had a number of wonderful events and activities that have brought our community together, and I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on some of the highlights.
We kicked off our Book Week celebrations with a fantastic assembly, where our students showcased their creativity with some amazing dress-ups. It was wonderful to see so many of our students and staff embracing the magic of reading in such a fun and imaginative way.
We were also fortunate to welcome Nikki Rogers, a local author, who visited our P-2 students to share her love of storytelling and inspire our younger readers. It’s always a treat to see the joy on our students’ faces when they meet authors and hear about the creative process behind their favourite books.
Our Year 1 students had a memorable day as part of their Fire Education visit, where they learned valuable fire safety tips and the importance of being prepared. The highlight would have been when they got to spray the fire hose. It's essential for our students to learn these life skills, and I’m sure the visit will have a lasting impact.
Term 3 also marked the conclusion of our interschool sport program. It’s been a fantastic experience for our students, who have developed both their sporting skills and their sense of sportsmanship. I would like to congratulate all of our participants for their effort, enthusiasm, and teamwork and thank the dedicated staff for taking them each week.
For our Year 5 and 6 students, Life Education sessions have been a great opportunity to engage with important topics such as health and well-being. The sessions provided a safe and supportive environment for our students to discuss and learn about personal hygiene and responsibility.
In the classrooms, we continue to see good academic progress, driven by the commitment and hard work of our teaching staff. The focus on clarity and purpose in each lesson is evident, with learning intentions and success criteria being clearly communicated at the start of every session. It’s fantastic to hear our students articulate how their learning aligns with the overall assessment goals. This strong connection between daily lessons and assessment achievements is helping our students stay focused and motivated, fostering a deep sense of ownership over their learning. Our teachers are doing an amazing job in creating a structured, supportive environment that enables all students to reach their full potential.
On Monday afternoon our teaching staff participated in a moderation process alongside Rasmussen and Weir State Schools. This collaborative opportunity allowed our teachers to come together to review and strengthen our teaching practices, ensuring we continue to provide the best possible education for our students.
This week, we also celebrate Teacher Aide Week, where we acknowledge and express our gratitude for the incredible work our teacher aides do. They play such an important role in supporting both our teachers and students, and we are so fortunate to have such a dedicated and skilled team in our school.
Important Reminders:
· Tomorrow is a student-free day, so students are not required to attend school. Please make sure your child stays at home and enjoys a well-deserved break.
· Parent Teacher Student interviews next Wednesday. Please make sure you have made your booking.
As always, I’d like to thank you for your continued support throughout the term. We look forward to finishing the term strong and seeing what exciting opportunities Term 4 brings!
Updates from the Admin Office
Office Hours 8:00AM - 3:30PM
Supervision on gates begins at 8:00am
Gates Close at 2:50pm - all remaining students will then be escorted to the office to await collection.
Important Dates
- 💲 All Outstanding Payments - Due Now
- 😋 Tuckshop Closed 5th and 19th September. Open on the 12th of September
- 👩🏫 Teacher Aide Appreciation Week 1st - 5th September
- 🎟️ P&C Father's Day raffle drawn - 4th September
- 📅 Student Free Day - 5th September - Office Closed
- 🌴 School Holidays - 20th September - 5th October
- 📅 Public Holiday - 6th October
- 🏫 First Day of Term 4 - 7th October
Important Update: Consent Forms Now Available via QParents or Email
We would like to inform all parents that, moving forward, consent forms will no longer be printed. Instead, they will be sent home electronically through QParents or via email.
This change will help us streamline communication and reduce paper waste. Please ensure you’re signed up for QParents or keep an eye on your email for any upcoming forms.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact the school office.
Reminder: No parking allowed at any time in the administration entrance driveway. Please use the designated car parks for all pick-ups and drop-offs.
📢 Attention Year 5 Families
Expression of Interest – 2026 Senior Shirts
We are beginning preparations for the 2026 Senior Shirts for our current Year 5 students. To help us plan and organise sizing and quantities, we kindly ask families to complete an Expression of Interest form.
This is not a final order but an important first step in the planning process.
Please complete the form by Friday, 12th September 2025.
Your response will help ensure all students have the opportunity to be part of this exciting tradition as they move into their final year of primary school.
Thank you for your support!
This week we celebrate and thank our incredible Teacher Aides!
Your hard work, patience and dedication make such a difference every single day. From supporting learning in the classroom, to lending a helping hand wherever it’s needed, you go above and beyond to help our students and staff achieve their very best.
We are so grateful for everything you do – you are truly the heart of our school community
Happy Father's Day
This Father’s Day, we want to take a moment to celebrate all the amazing dads, grandfathers, and father figures who make a difference in our students’ lives. Your love, guidance, and support help shape our children into confident and caring individuals. Thanks for always being great role models and cheering our kids on. Hope you have a fantastic Father’s Day filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of appreciation.
Our Fortnightly Wrap Up
Book Week Parade
Cricket Fun with a Special Guest!
Our Year 3 students had a great time learning cricket skills with our awesome coach — and a surprise visit from Adopt-A-Cowboy football player, Jeremiah!
They practiced batting, bowling, catching, and running between the wickets. It was a fun day full of teamwork, energy, and smiles.
Thank you, Jeremiah, for inspiring our students!
Fire Safety Fun in Year 1!
Year 1 had an exciting visit from our local fire brigade as part of their fire safety learning. Students listened carefully, asked great questions, and learned directly from real firefighters!
The highlight of the day? Seeing the fire truck up close and having a go with the fire hose — with a little help, of course!
A big thank you to our local firefighters for sharing their time and knowledge. What a memorable afternoon!
STEM Fun at JCU
Last Tuesday, our Solid Pathways STEM students — KC, Summer, and Olivia — had an exciting day at James Cook University exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
They toured the campus, visited the Science and Engineering areas, and enjoyed a tasty lunch before taking on a hands-on STEM challenge. In teams, students designed and built their own marble runs using paper plates, paper, and tape.
KC, Summer, and Olivia worked creatively and made clever changes to improve their design — earning third place for speed!
It was a fun and inspiring day that gave our students a taste of university life and the exciting world of STEM.
Strings Workshop
A huge shout-out to our fantastic music students who truly shined at last week’s workshop! They were punctual, enthusiastic, well-organized, hardworking, and showed wonderful manners all day long. What an amazing effort – we’re so proud of each and every one of you!
Tuckshop Closed on the 19th of September
Camp Australia
Student of the Week - Week 7
Winnie | For proving details when retelling the events from the Book Week Parade. |
Shukuru | For being a dedicated and focussed student in the class, allowing everyone to learn. You are a star! |
Kyla | For always trying her best in all learning areas. |
Texas | For working hard during reading groups and staying focused. |
Johnathan | For always listening attentively, follows instructions and packs away his area promptly, showing he is ready to learn. |
Zarliah | For her creative toy design in science |
Samantha | For adapting to the new routine and engagement in the classroom activities. |
Aldridge | For working diligently |
Abdillah | For being a ray of sunshine in the classroom. |
Whole class | For showing resilience and a positive mindset in their learning. |
Suwana | For settling well into class routines and expectations. |
Adrien | For improved behaviour and effort during learning. |
Mahamed | For being driven, diligent, dedicated and disciplined. |
Sharifu | In recognition of your consistent effort to integrate classroom learning into your assessments with clarity and purpose. |
Ryder | For always attempting work with a great attitude |
Qudra | Outstanding maths work! |
Jovia | For working hard on handwriting and spelling activities. |
Patrice | For working hard to practice his oral presentation. |
Joyce | For excellent use of debating skills and persuasive techniques |
Amaar | For great effort and working hard on his persuasive assessment |
Pamella | For outstanding improvement with her letters sounds and PLD strategies. Great effort! |
Zainab | For always listening and putting in her best effort with her learning. Great work Zainab! |
April | Focused learning in Japanese class. |
Yousoff | Focused learning in Japanese class. |
Important Information for Families
Our whole-school target is to reach 88% attendance this year, and currently, we are sitting at 86.5%. Every day at school truly makes a difference. Consistent attendance is essential for student achievement as it supports steady learning progress, helps maintain strong connections with peers and teachers, and develops skills that are valuable both inside and beyond the classroom.
Parents are key partners in this effort by establishing positive routines and addressing any attendance challenges early. Teachers contribute by delivering engaging lessons and fostering a warm, welcoming environment that motivates students to attend. Ultimately, students themselves are at the heart of this goal—their dedication to
