Term 2 - 2024 Week 8 Newsletter

Principal's Message with Mr Ionn

Week 8! It is amazing to think that there are only two weeks remaining of the second school term for this year. A huge thank you for the ongoing support we have received up to this point that has ensured students at our school have once again achieved fabulous results in academics, sport, the arts and community pathways.

PBL Update

As part of our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) journey, and a major component of our improvement priorities, the PBL committee has undertaken a process to review and refine our school community rules in order to prepare for the 2025 implementation phase.  Having clarity over a small number of rules is an important feature for all members of our community to know and respond to ways of being in our school. A representational survey of staff, student leaders and P&C members all had input into this work. Keep an eye out for the results and the final decision to be communicated at the next P&C meeting and to all in the next newsletter.

Evacuation Drill

On Wednesday, we held an Evacuation Drill during the morning session. These drills are a necessary part of the Workplace Health and Safety requirements in state schools. Conducting the drill is an informative process for us, as we are able to see what is working well, and what needs improving. This helps to ensure a smooth process in the event of needing a ‘genuine’ evacuation. Wednesday’s drill went smoothly and the children did a great job of remembering what was required of them.

Save the date!

Make sure to mark your calendars for the exciting upcoming events at Wynnum State School. Stay tuned for more information, which will be shared through our school's Facebook page and in our week 8  newsletter. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Prep - 3 Celebration of Learning Timetable

Get ready to mark your calendars—it's that time of year again!

Our Prep to Year 3 students are thrilled to present their first semester achievements through creative performances. Families, you're all invited to join us in celebrating the progress and talent of our Wynnum Warriors. Check out the flyer below for more information, and please note that finishing times are approximate. 

2025 Prep Enrolments Now Open

Updating Details

We kindly request that you inform the school of any changes to your contact details. You can update your details by emailing admin@wynnumss.eq.edu.au or by calling 3893 5111. It is important to keep us updated with your current phone numbers, email addresses, and residential addresses to ensure effective communication and timely delivery of important updates and information. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain accurate records.

Afternoon pick up process

Friendly reminder that in the afternoon, parents are kindly requested to wait at the front gate (drop-off/pick-up zone) or MEGA Central. If you are picking up your child from the back gate, please wait outside the school grounds until the 2:45 PM bell rings. Waiting near classrooms before the bell can distract students during their learning time. Thank you for your cooperation.

Library Matters with Mrs Sutton and the Library Team

During National Reconciliation Week our students from Prep to Year 2 listened to and responded to the wonderful story called, ‘No Way Yirrikipayi!’  This is the story of a hungry crocodile that goes searching for food on Melville Island.  Along the way he encounters both land and sea animals.  The children from Milikapiti School, on Melville Island with Australian author and illustrator, Alison Lester wrote this story in both Tiwi and English.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aol1JOa1rBo

Please enjoy Nina Black an elder from the Melville Islands reading the story that accompanies a video created by the school children from the island.

Our Year One students have been reading and retelling the story about the legend of Tiddalik an important story of the Dreamtime.  The story of Tiddalik the Frog, helps to teach children the importance of our environment and the preciousness of our water resources.  To share and not be greedy or selfish.  Thank you P/1BC for your creative writing and drawings depicting Tiddalik.

Readers’ Cup Challenge Update…only three more sleeps before our very well-prepared Year 6 team - Emily, Evie, Clara, Charlie and Mila contest alongside other schools in our region, for the highly prized Reader’s Cup.  This year the event is being held at Victoria Point SS on Monday the 10^th of June.  Our Mrs Lakeman will be on the judging panel again this year too. We wish our warriors well and look forward to sharing news of their experience in the next newsletter. 

As we head to the end of Term 2, can I ask all families to continue to regularly return books by their due date, in order for those books to be shared with students waiting eagerly to borrow for the holidays.  If you are struggling to find your book, please let the library know and we can work out the next step before invoices are sent early in Term 3.

Just keep reading…

P-2 Science and Technology with Mrs Crowe

Our eager Prep scientists worked carefully to construct “Waterproof Wonders”. Each Prep created a diagram displaying the waterproof materials they would use in their final product. Enjoy these photos of some of the very clever “Waterproof Wonders”!

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WORLD BEE DAY at WSS was an absolutely wonderful celebration of the spirit of our young Wynnum Warriors, displaying their deep interest in scientific investigation and their love of BEES!

Our P-2 Science Lab BUZZED all day with true Wonderment and Awe, as classes explored the myriad of hands-on experiences, to learn about both Australian native bees and European honey bees!

Questioning and Gathering Data through all Senses occurred at every BEE station. Our Preps, in their gorgeous hand-made bee hats, to Year Two entomologists tasted a range of honey from the local area (Thank you to one of our teachers, Mrs. Aitchison aka Bee Lady). All visitors observed authentic native bee equipment, investigated First Nations people’s ways of finding and using ‘Sugarbag’ honey, and engaged in Bee related educational puzzles, games, books and coding with Bee bots.

Interested students from Years 3-6 joined in during the breaks to enjoy learning more about the importance of Bees for our survival. Please click on the below Power Point to view photos from World Bee Day 2024!

Sports Report with Mr. Blair - PE Teacher

Guidance Officer Update with Mrs Nathaly Manning

On Tuesday 28 May, the years 5 & 6 attended a Safety talk with presented by Nathan Vaughan, a QPS Sergeant who is part of the Bayside Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC). Below is some information on what was covered. Please have a chat with your children to reinforce Personal Safety and Protective behaviours

1. Your body’s warning signs.

• What warning signs does your body give you that something is not right?
• What you should do if you have any of these warning signs?
• TELL SOMEONE!!

2. Safety network.

• Who can we tell when we feel unsafe?
• People you tell should:
• Be trustworthy
• Have the ability to keep you safe
• Who are the people in your safety network?

3. Surprises, not secrets.

• Looked at the difference between a surprise and a secret
• Reiterated Surprise over secrets

4. Your rights.

• A right is something a person has that people think should not be taken away from them. A right is different than a privilege, which is something that must be earned.
• Covered the following rights:
• To be safe and happy
• Your rights within any relationship (family, friends, romantic or acquaintances) always comes down to: MY BODY, MY RULES!!!
• Violence is NEVER ok in any relationship!
• What to do if these are not met - TELL SOMEONE!!

5. Online Safety.

• Social media platforms
• Minimum age requirements
• Once posted, social media platforms own your images, videos, ideas
• Nothing is ever deleted, stays in the cloud and can be retrieved
• Online tips to keep you safe: Stay close to parents, explore new sites/games with parents, ask before you download, keep personal information private, do not meet up with online friends, report to an adult if you feel unsafe/do not like something.

Student Council News

Let’s Go Troppo…..

Our student council have been working hard along with our P&C these past couple of weeks, fundraising for P&C by selling raffle tickets in MEGA in the mornings.

Don’t worry if you forgot to purchase your Junior and Senior disco tickets via Munch Monitors, Parents/Carers/Responsible Adult 18+ will be able to pay at the front gate (Boxgrove Avenue entrance). Children MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the entire disco. There will be last minute raffle tickets for sale and don’t forget to come dressed in your best tropical clothes/accessories…..there will be prizes.  See you tomorrow night.

Mila, Isla C, Charli, Aria, Griffin, Jerome, Leighton 

Student Council 

Coming up...

P&C News

Tropical Disco

The excitement is building for the upcoming Tropical Disco! Tickets are now available for purchase on Munch Monitors. If you are unable to purchase tickets online, they will also be available at the gate. Limited food options will be available for purchase on the night, with both cash and EFTPOS transactions accepted. 

📅 Date: Friday, 7th June  

⭐ Junior Disco: 5:00 - 6:30 PM (Prep to Year 3)  

⭐ Senior Disco: 6:30 - 8:00 PM (Years 4 - 6)  

We have a fantastic team of volunteers, including parents, grandparents, student council members and teachers working  behind the scenes to make this disco an unforgettable event!

The Year 6 Student Council is also volunteering their time on the night, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to them for their assistance and support. Let’s make their last primary school disco one to remember!

Parents, why not volunteer alongside your students and make this event shine even brighter? We welcome volunteers to assist in the event, and we have a great creative and fun team working hard behind the scenes. 

We always welcome new volunteers, so if you're interested in joining us, please visit the Wynnum State School P&C page at facebook.com/WSSPandC  for more information.

Raffle at the Disco

Exciting news! You could win a scooter, a hamper donated by Joan Pease, or an assortment of other kids' prizes! The P&C, along with the Student Council, is hosting a raffle for the school disco on Friday, June 7th. Support the cause by purchasing your raffle tickets from the Student Council at MEGA Central every morning from 8:20 AM until the big event. Don't miss out on your chance to win and support a great initiative!

Giving Back to our Volunteers

We have an exciting opportunity for those who would like to help in the tuckshop or with our events but do not yet have the skills. Thanks to special funding, we are able to offer two food safety certificates and a barista certificate for our volunteers. If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please email us at wynnumss.pandc@gmail.com for more information. This opportunity is only available until the end of June, so don't delay!

Trivia Night - Christmas in July!

Saturday, 27th July is our Trivia Night. Tickets will be on sale soon, so keep an eye on our P&C Facebook page for the booking link to this fun-filled adults-only fundraising event. Start gathering your team and get creative with your outfits – the theme is Christmas in July, and there will be prizes for the best-dressed individual and the best-decorated table.

Tuck Shop News

As the Celebration of Learning and Sports Carnivals approach, please consider volunteering at the tuck-shop. Your help is invaluable in ensuring our students are well-fed and energized during these exciting events. Volunteering at the tuck-shop is a wonderful way to get involved in the school community, meet other parents, and support our students. If you're interested in volunteering, please reach out to us at wynnumss.pandc@gmail.com or visit our Tuck Shop Convenor, Vanessa. We look forward to seeing you there!

P&C General Meeting

Our next P&C meeting is on Thursday, June 13th, at 6:30 pm in the school Admin block. All are welcome, and we have online options available so you can join from home to learn more! If you would like to receive our agenda and minutes from these meetings, please complete our P&C membership form so we can keep you in the loop. Email us at wynnumss.pandc@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you at these exciting events and thank you for your continued support of the Wynnum State School P&C.

Student absence process

Each parent of a child who is of compulsory school age has the legal obligation to ensure their child is enrolled and attends school every school day unless the parent has provided the school with a explanation for absence. 

If your child is going to be absent from school, please report to admin via one of the following options (remember to include student name, reason for absence and length of absence):

• Qparents (attendance tab)
• Text our absentee line - 0429 467 361
• Call and leave a message on our absentee line - 3893511 (press 1)

If your child is going to be absent for more than 10 consecutive days please ensure to make contact with the office staff to complete an exemption form.

Thank you for your cooperation with our student absence processes. 

School Facebook Page

Please visit the page via this link https://www.facebook.com/WynnumStateSchool  and click Like!

Qparents

Have you downloaded the Qparents app?

QParents is a secure, online portal that has been created to provide parents/carers of Queensland state school students with 24-hour access to their child's information.

Qparents allows you to securely access information about your child and communicate directly with your child's school.

Features of Qparents:

• attendance details
• report cards
• invoices
• payment history
• excursion permissions

Currently we have roughly 80 percent of parents/carers on Qparents. If you haven’t already made an account with Qparents, new invitation codes have just been emailed home.

Any further questions please contact the school office.

Absentee Line

To notify the school of your child's absence, please text your child's name and reason for absence to 0429 467 361.

2024 School Term Dates

School Bus Services

Just a reminder that we have a bus service that runs from Wynnum State School. Below is a link to both services.

https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/T/815

https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/t/819/outbound/2022-05-31

A Go Card will need to be purchased to be able to utilise this Translink bus service. The following link lists retail outlets of where to purchase a Go card https://translink.com.au/tickets-and-fares/go-card/locations 

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