Wynnum State School eNewsletter

Principal's Message

Welcome back to Term 4.

I want to firstly acknowledge and thank Mrs Sonya Wilson for her leadership during the year as Acting Principal. I have experienced only positive interactions and have been pleased to receive a very warm Wynnum welcome.

It has been great to see so many smiles of children engaging back into the learning for this last term.

I’m sure the conversations at the end of the holidays may have been around whether we would return in lockdown. I am pleased to see us start off the term together and hope this continues as long as possible. Of course, if the chief health officer did make that call, not only will we be prepared to respond, but keep you fully briefed through our normal communication pathway to keep you up to date.

I have been reminded of my commitment I gave during a visit to a P&C meeting late last term about being available to be ‘slimed’ in order to promote our upcoming Colour Run. I intend to maintain this commitment and encourage all to support this great fundraiser for the school.

As I get to know more students, I also look forward to meeting many parents and community members throughout the term.

I’m also looking forward to playing a leading role in our collective efforts in the improvement of learning outcomes for all of our students to become intelligent citizens of today for tomorrow.

As an educator and leader of a number of schools, both in Australia and internationally, I am a firm believer in the notion of the village that raises the child, and feel privileged to lead this great school.

Mark Ionn
Principal

Habit of Mind and Loving Literature with Ms Connell

The Habit of Mind this fortnight is Thinking and Working Interdependently. This Habit is about developing our skills to work and learn from others. It is when we work together, learn together and take care of each other. This is a wonderful Habit to focus on as we come back together to finish the final term of 2021. The online book to bring this Habit to life is the book Dog vs Cat by Chris Gall. In this story, a dog and cat eventually learn how to be together happily despite some very significant differences. Enjoy!

School Colour Fun Run - Tuesday 12 October

The countdown is on for our colour explosion school fun run on Tuesday, 12 October! Less than a week to go! All funds raised will help us with the purchase of new laptops for the use of our students. Information was sent home to all families during the last week of term 3. If you have not yet registered follow the link below or check the Wynnum State School Parents and Citizens Association page on Facebook.

Click here to view the My Profile Page Website

To incentivise our students to raise much needed funds, they will receive great prizes depending on the amount fundraised (order the prizes between 4-16/10).

Anyone who raises funds over $300 will be able to slime our new principal Mr Ionn or our deputy-principals, Mrs Megan Connell and Mrs Tanara Turvey! Any student raising funds over $150 will also be able to slime our volunteering teachers! The class that raises the most money will enjoy a pizza party! So keep on fundraising!

Please be reminded to return any cash donations before Friday 8/10/21.

Please make sure your child comes dressed to school in a WHITE shirt and brings some spare clothes (non-uniform preferred) to change into after the fun run. Shoes will get wet so alternative running shoes would be appreciated so as your child remains in school uniform on the following day. Students will be covered in non-toxic, biodegradable coloured powder from head to toe! A bag for wet items and a towel for drying off are also recommended.

Parents are most welcome to watch from the terraces on the oval, socially distanced and wearing face masks, at the following times:

Years 2 and 3 – 11:30-11:45am
Prep and Year 1 – 12:00-12:15pm
Year 4, 5 and 6 – 1:30-1:45pm

We are all looking forward to a day of colourful fun.

Click here to download the Colour Run Flyer

Triple P Parenting - "Resilient Children" - Update

Life Education Queensland is holding a 90 minute Triple P - Positive Parenting Program seminar "Raising Resilient Children" here at Wynnum State School. The seminar aims to help parents:

Teach children to manage their emotions
Develop children's ability to bounce back from disappointment
Show children how to express strong feelings in a healthy way
Raise children who can deal with stress
Encourage problem-solving and a positive attitude

We have had an overwhelming interest from parents and caregivers to attend this seminar. Due to this, we have two session's scheduled.

Monday 18 October 5:00pm - 6:30pm - Admin Building

Monday 25 October 5:00pm - 6:30pm - Admin Building

If you have previously registered your interest, you have been booked in for Monday 18 October. If you would like to change your attendance date/RSVP, please make contact with the office via email (principal@wynnumss.eq.edu.au). We are limited to 25 people per event and it will be on a 'first in' basis. Please note, there is no cost to the event.

Thank you for your interest.

Library Buzz with Mrs Sutton and the Library Team

Term 4 is up and running and our library space is getting a makeover! During Term 3 the library team in consultation with Admin staff, discussed replacing some of our tired furniture and redesigning our library space, thinking about the needs of our learners and our school community. We know our school library is an important, exciting and welcoming space that makes positive impacts on teaching and learning in the school. Therefore, we had to consider a number of key learning spaces in our library environment to accommodate the students who enter our space from 8:30am to 5:50pm Monday to Friday. We considered that while libraries will always need a quiet space for students to reflect and read, we also needed to have a collaboration space for students and teachers to discuss, brainstorm, share and tell stories. We knew that many of our students came to the library to play, experiment and design so we had to continue to allow our makerspace available. Libraries are also about having a space for presenting and sharing around our interactive flat panels (BenQ). With all these key aspects to consider the library team have been able to work with our local supplier BFX to order some exciting, vibrant and flexible furniture. So, for now we wait patiently for our items to arrive over the next few weeks, as we know COVID may affect some delivery services.

Another surprise to share with you on arrival to school on Tuesday morning, was the installation of the new panels encasing our library patio area. This has taken some time to complete however it certainly was a WOW! seeing the new panels installed. We look forward to utilising this area once more.

Keep reading Wynnum Warriors…

Mrs Sutton and the Library Team

PS…Don’t forget to view Mrs Colledge’s E & E students, Champions for the Bay photographic exhibition in the library. Again, some more Wynnum Wows!

Science News with Mrs Crowe

Our eager Prep-Year Three scientists were thoroughly engaged in the Term Three ‘Earth and Space Sciences’ culminating experiences during Week Ten.

Prep meteorologists were issued with their own ID badge to present their new knowledge about weather. Each young meteorologist individually presented their own ‘Weather Report’ while proudly wearing their weather hat. Enjoy the photos below!

Year One to Three scientists worked interdependently, in class groups throughout the week, to collect pieces of rubbish and record data from different areas of the school grounds for ‘Clean Up Australia Day’ (postponed from earlier in the year). It was wonderful to witness the wonderment and awe from our young environmental scientists as they discovered pieces of rubbish and eagerly collected every little tiny piece!

Term Four will be full of scientific questioning, problem solving, thinking flexibly and exercising persistence as each class explores the concepts of the Physical Sciences! The children will surely pose the most amazing questions and take their own learning to higher levels every time they visit the Science Lab as they explore the wonders of our physical world!

Prep: ‘On the Move’ (Physical movement of objects and body)

Year One: ‘Look, Listen’ (Sensing Light and Sound)

Year Two: ‘Push and Pull’ (Force and Gravity)

Year Three: ‘Heating Up’ (Heat Transfer)

P&C News - Trivia Night 16 October

If you are planning on attending our Trivia Night on Saturday, 16 October, please do not forget to purchase your ticket(s) and book in. If you are still undecided, maybe our many amazing raffle prizes, thanks to all our sponsors, in addition to a night of fun with a drink or two can convince you.

Our major prize is a Tangalooma Quad Bike Day Cruise with Dolphin Feeding for 2 Adults and 2 Children, including return transfers from Brisbane, full resort access, lunch voucher, valued at $776, thanks to Tangalooma Island Resort.

As a lot of effort is being put into the night, it would be great to see as many parents, carers and WSS supporters as possible. And what a great way to celebrate our school’s 10^th birthday!

When & where: 16 October at 6pm in our Auditorium

Theme: Birthday (fancy dress). Prizes for the best dressed!

Trivia: There will be several rounds of trivia with intervals in between. Question styles and topics will vary, with opportunities to ‘buy’ points to help lift those scores and get ahead of the competition!

Raffle: Amazing prizes can be won on the night by purchasing raffle tickets to support fundraising efforts. Starting at just $10 for 10 tickets. Prizes have been donated by our valued community businesses.

Food: Grazing platters will be available to pre-order for 4 or 8 people for $50 or $80 respectively. Alternatively, you can bring your own food.

Drinks: Alcohol and soft drinks can be purchased from the bar.

Tickets: Tickets are $20 for one or $120 for a table of 8.

Tickets, including platters, can be purchased through

Flexischool
Payment via bank transfer to BSB 633 000 - A/c 174222315 (use trivia + your surname as a reference)
At the Tuckshop via eftpos.

Please email us on wynnumss.pandc@gmail.com to confirm your payment and to allow us to keep track of who is coming.

Please note that we will have a COVID-safe plan for the event. In the very unfortunate case that we will not be able to hold the event due to changes in circumstances, we will refund your ticket.

Year 2 Sleepover - Thursday 21 October

Our Year 2 Wynnum Warriors have a sleepover at school in the Auditorium on Thursday 21 October which commences at 4:30pm. Cost is $10 and includes dinner, breakfast and lunch. Notes have been sent home to all Year 2 families with instructions on how to pay. Due date for payment and return of permission and medical forms is by Tuesday 19 October.

2022 Resource Kits

2022 Resource kit lists will be sent home to all students this week. Year level lists are also available for download on the school website.

Giggle Day with Wonderment and Awe

Heartfelt congratulations are in order for the whole Wynnum Warrior family for participating in Giggle Day on the last day of Term 3. Not only did the students and staff end the term with positivity, dressed up in crazy, amazing and entertaining outfits, but also managed to raise a grand total of $768 for a very worthy charity. Camp Quality is a cause close to our hearts and WSS has been a proud supporter since our opening. The Student Council would like to share their gratitude to every child who embraced the spirit of the day, every parent who planned, shopped and created the outfits, every teacher who dressed to impress (or giggle) and every person who donated to the charity. What a collective Wynnum Wow!

A snapshot of Giggle Day

Prep 2022 Enrolments

Do you have a child commencing Prep in 2022 and have yet to enrol? Prep Transition and Parent Information sessions will be taking place during Term 4, and in order for your child to participate they must be an enrolled student. Please pick up an enrolment pack from the school office, or download the enrolment forms from the school website and return your completed paperwork as soon as possible to the office or to dbarn71@eq.edu.au . Please contact the school office on
3893 5111 if you would like any further information.

ICAS Update with Ms O'Donoghue

Well done Wynnum Warriors. This week completes the ICAS testing for all those involved. We have had 57 students participate in English, Writing, Digital Technology, Spelling Bee, Science and Mathematics. All students completed their testing on-line and have received an additional point for their Sports houses. We are awaiting certificates and results. Congratulations to those who participated, you are developing your habits of mind, taking risks and facing challenges. Super effort!!

Extension and Enrichment

High Tea with Mrs Bennet and Mrs Lawrence

On September 10 , the students from the E&E High Tea group celebrated the end of the program by enjoying a culminating High Tea – The Wynnum Way. Students decorated and presented the room in High Tea fashion, with flowers, platters, napkins and bunting. The food that had been prepared and hand made over the last 8 weeks was on full show ready for a feast by all. We enjoyed all our yummy creations including sausage rolls, scones, party snacks, cupcakes and choc chip cookies, and of course a cup of hot tea. We had the pleasure of being joined by Mrs Sutton, Mrs Lentakis, Ms Sellars and Mrs Lakeman, who dressed the part and sampled our scrumptious delicacies. We were very grateful for their presence. After the event the students were presented with a personalised recipe book and a teacup of their very own to enjoy at home.

Maoritanga with Ms Medcalf

Maoritanga, the traditions and culture of the Maori. A most enjoyable time was had by all the children. Students immersed themselves in learning the haka and the poi. The poi represents insects and the flight of birds. Ti rakau (stick games) proved very tricky, the group had to practice hard as this consists of rhythmic throwing and catching of sticks from person to person. The Koru is often used in Maori art forms as a symbol of creation. It is based on the shape of an unfurling fern frond. The children were given the choice of drawing koru using contemporary colours, however all chose the traditional Maori colours of red, white and black.

Music with Mr Morgan

On Tuesday to Thursday in Week 9, Term 3 was WAMM camp a workshop to engage young musicians with learning their instruments. When we went to the advanced workshop at Wynnum state high school, we learnt about our instruments with the conductor, (Mr chambers). We played for two whole days to perform at the concert then on the Thursday with lots of parents the songs we performed were a dinosaur suite and NO BEARS ALLOWED!

By Amos and Jada- Cultural Captains

Instrumental Music Information Evening: 14 October at 5:00pm

Sounds In Spring: 4 November at 6:00pm

Whole School and Precinct Assembly update

In Term 4 please be advised that Whole School and Precinct Assembly dates and times have changed as follows:

Whole School Assembly - Mondays 2:00pm in weeks 2, 4, 6 and 8 with our Celebration Ceremony in week 10

Prep and Year 1 Precinct Assembly - Mondays 2.15pm in weeks 3, 5, 7 and 9

Years 2 and 3 Precinct Assembly - Tuesdays 2.15pm in weeks 3, 5, 7 and 9

Years 4, 5 & 6 Precinct Assembly - Fridays 11:30am in weeks 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9

P&C News - Wynnum Wahoos Swim Club

Our Wynnum Wahoos Swim Club is starting up again and we hope to see many of our Wynnum Warriors joining in.

Signing onto Wahoos is very simple, just go to https://my.swimlynx.com.au and either login (for returning users) or signup (for new users). Once logged into the app, existing swimmers can be registered and/or new swimmers registered. Season membership fees can also be paid at the same time. If you wish to have a trial night, just sign up using the process above without paying the membership fees. This will allow you one trial night before deciding to join.

Further details:

Season Commences: Friday 8 October 2021.
Fees: Full Year (Terms 4, and 1): Family $90. Single Child $50.
When / Where: Swim Club is every Friday at our WSS pool, with gates opening at 6pm and swimming starting at 6.30pm (sharp).
Full details will be provided in the Annual Handbook which is provided at Sign On.

For any questions, please contact: Paul Sheather (wynnumwahoos@gmail.com)

P&C News

Tuckshop & Uniform Shop updates

Thank you to all our volunteers who are helping out at the Tuckshop! Your assistance is invaluable.

From Term 4 on, we will introduce a 'Loyalty Card' for our amazing volunteers. Volunteering on a Monday, Thursday or Friday at our Tuckshop will earn you a ‘star’. For three (3) ‘stars’ earned, you/your child will receive a $5 credit from the Tuckshop. Please see our lovely ladies at the Tuckshop if you like to help out or if you have not had the chance to meet Tricia, our new convenor.

If you have any pre-loved uniforms, especially polo shirts, which are still in good condition, please consider donating them to our uniform shop, so that someone else can enjoy them. Thank you!

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Term 4 Week 1 - 6 October 2021