Term 2 - 2025 Week 10 Newsletter
- Message from our Principal Dr. Mark Ionn
- PBL Focus Week 9&10
- P-3 Science with Mrs Crowe
- Readers Cup
- Girls Soccer Interschool Competition 2025
- Sports Carnival Snapshots!
- 2DA PBL Whole Class Reward - Teddy Bear Picnic!
- Guidance Officer Message with Nathaly Manning
- Wellbeing Connection Term 3
- Prep Happenings
- Student Council News
- 2026 Prep Enrolment's Open Now!
- P&C News
- School Watch
- From our PCYC
- Qparents
- School Facebook Page
- School Bus Services
- Community News
Message from our Principal Dr. Mark Ionn
As Term Two comes to an end, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our entire school community for a successful and fulfilling first half of the year. It’s been a term filled with growth, learning and shared achievements—both in and out of the classroom.
From academic milestones to creative performances, sporting triumphs to acts of kindness, we’ve seen our students really embrace our PBL journey, demonstrating resilience, curiosity, and community spirit. I’m proud of the way they’ve embraced challenges and supported one another.
To our dedicated teachers and staff: thank you for your tireless work and care. Your commitment continues to shape a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive.
As we now pause for the winter break, I encourage everyone to take this time to rest, reconnect with family and friends, and recharge. Whether you're traveling, spending time at home, or simply enjoying a slower pace, I hope it’s a restorative and joyful time.
It has been a pleasure to take our new Acting Principal, Len Fehlhaber through a principal handover. He is looking forward to progressing our strategic work and is ready for all that lies ahead.
Wishing you a safe and restful winter break and a successful Semester Two.
Warm regards,
Mark
PBL Focus Week 9&10
Wynnum State School’s weeks 9 & 10 PBL focus is ‘We are safe when we keep our hands and feet to ourselves.’
P-3 Science 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.
Our young chemists combined their chosen materials to create a “Waterproof Wonder”. I am sure all would have had so much fun testing their models at home in the shower, bath or outdoors under the hose! Enjoy the photos below of some of the very clever “Waterproof Wonders”!
Year Two investigated the ‘Density Experiment’ and discussed how emulsions work seeing the liquids mix or separate when testing different combinations of oil, water and detergent. Great predictions were made, and loud exclamations of wonderment and awe occurred, as each liquid combination was tested. Results were recorded in detail. Enjoy these photos!
Congratulations to PRBC, 3PC and 2AC for being awarded the Junior Science Warriors Award (Golden Microscope) for PBL this term.
Wishing everyone a great school holiday! Looking forward to investigating ‘Earth and Space Sciences’, with our very eager P-3 Wynnum Warrior scientists in Term Three!
Readers Cup
Last week two teams of Wynnum Warriors represented Wynnum State School in the Regional Readers Cup Competition held at Manly State School.
Readers Cup is a state-wide event where teams of students read sets of books and compete with other teams in their region to answer quiz questions. Readers Cup challenges student to read widely, work collaboratively and continue to develop a love of reading.
Our Year 5 and Year 6 teams represented Wynnum State School against 25 other teams, with our Year 5 team being award with 2nd place. Congratulations to all team members for working so hard and being fabulous representatives for Wynnum State School.
Girls Soccer Interschool Competition 2025
This year, our WSS soccer girls in Years 4, 5, 6, represented our school extremely well. Each Friday, our budding Matildas played against other schools and showed excellent sportsmanship, improved skills and heart-bursting enjoyment. A shout out to our Year 6 team who won their Semi Final in a penalty shootout, which took them to the Cluster Grand Final and saw them finish as gallant runners-up in a 2-1 battle to last second. A huge thank you to all the staff and supporters for making it possible and most of all...congrats to our players- well in girls!!!
Sports Carnival Snapshots!
Boys' Soccer Interschool Sports Snap!
2DA PBL Whole Class Reward - Teddy Bear Picnic!
So much fun celebrating how fantastic we are with our favourite teddies.
Guidance Officer Message with Nathaly Manning
Dear parents and caregivers,
As Term 2 comes to a close, I’d like to thank all our parents, caregivers, and community members for your continued support throughout the term. We’ve shared in the challenges and the achievements, and it’s been a joy to witness the growth, effort, and resilience of our students.
Now is a perfect time to reflect and celebrate the progress made—whether it’s academic, social, or emotional. Every success, big or small, deserves recognition.
As we approach the school break, I encourage families to rest, reconnect, and enjoy some well-earned downtime. A good break can make all the difference in returning refreshed and ready for Term 3.
As always, if your child or family needs support, below are some services to keep in your contact list should you need support at home:
- Police / Ambulance – 000 (emergency)
- Lifeline provides 24hr telephone counselling for people in crisis or emotional distress on 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline is a free 24hr counselling service for Australian kids and young people 1800 55 1800
- Parentline provides confidential counselling for parents, from 8am-10pm, 7 days a week 1300 301 300
Wishing you a safe, warm, and restful winter break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for Term 3.
Take care.
Wellbeing Connection Term 3
Prep Happenings
On Thursday, 17 July (Week 1 of Term 3), our Preps will be celebrating a very special milestone – 100 days of learning. During the week, students will participate in many different and fun learning activities that are related to the number 100.
Prep students are encouraged to dress up as if they are 100 years old. We have included some ideas to help Prep parents get started in planning what their child can wear.
During first break the Preps have the opportunity to play all types of games with the Student Council. Games such as duck duck goose, musical statues, hopscotch and What’s the Time Mr Wolf?
Our Student Council are looking forward to leading the Preps in some old-fashioned games at play time.
Adalyn, Raynaa, Bershka, Indi T, Jake & Ari
Student Council
Student Council News
Junior Athletics Carnival Fundraiser
We had a blast selling yogurt pops to everyone at the Junior Sports Carnival. Even though it was a cool day, we managed to sell plenty to many smiling customers.
Thank you to everyone who supported us. We are excited to announce that we made $250 profit!
Profits will go towards our end of year gift to the school.
By Charlotte P, Frankie B, Millie G and Sienna F
2026 Prep Enrolment's Open Now!
P&C News
Term 2 - That's a Wrap!
It's been a wonderful busy period! From our bustling Mother's Day Stall to an amazing Glow Disco, with everything else packed in between.
The P&C extends a warm and heartfelt THANK YOU to all the parents who made these events a success. We are incredibly grateful for everyone who volunteered their time to help out and for all the families who attended, bringing their wonderful spirit to each occasion. Both aspects are absolutely integral to fostering strong community engagement, and your support ensures these events thrive. Thank You! For the Student Council, we deeply appreciate your enthusiasm and professional approach, especially at running the UV Glow Stall at the Disco, we truly appreciate everyone's support!
Great News! The P&C is thrilled to be giving $700 to the Student Council in recognition of all their hard work. Well done team - you've earned it.
The Student Council has also just received just over $1,000 from the Containers for Change program!
You can continue to support the Student Council's efforts by:
- Bringing in all your 10c recycling to the school
- Using the Wynnum State School P&C Member Number C10062108 when you drop off your recycling at a Containers for Chage depot.
As always, our P&C are working hard behind the scenes to make our events the very best they can be! We're looking forward to seeing everyone at our next big one: the famous Trivia Night.
Don't miss out - get your discounted tickets below before July 25th!
The P&C wishes Mr Ionn all the best as he embarks on his secondment. We have greatly valued our collaboration with him and commend him for his unwavering passion for the school. We bid him farewell for now and wish him every success in his new role.
Our next meeting will be on 17 July 2025, at the Manly Hotel at 6.30pm.
Hope you all enjoy a well-deserved rest over the school holidays and enjoy the winter sun.
🐙🐬🎉 Calling all Sea Scholars - Under the Sea Trivia awaits! Our BIGGEST Fundraising event of the year. Lets the games be-gill ✨🌊🦑
School Watch
The School Watch program encourages everyone to look out for and report any after-hours crime in our schools.
Empty schools can become targets for unlawful entry, arson, stealing, graffiti and property damage, especially during school holiday periods. This comes at a cost to the whole community and not just the financial cost of repairs.
The School Watch program is a partnership between the Department of Education and Protective Services Group, Queensland Police Service, providing a way for members of the community to report anything they see that is suspicious, even if it seems minor.
On average, more than 700 calls are made to School Watch every year, helping to keep our schools safe.
Look, Listen, Report. Call School Watch on 13 17 88.
If you see a crime in progress, call Triple Zero (000).
From our PCYC
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 been emailed home this week.
For any additional questions, feel free to contact the school office at 3893 5111 or visit our administrative team in person, who will be happy to assist you with the setup.
School Facebook Page
Please visit the page via this link https://www.facebook.com/WynnumStateSchool and click Like!
School Bus Services
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
Community News
