Wynnum State School eNewsletter

Message from our Principal Mr Fehlhaber

I would like to thank the Wynnum State School community for the way that you have welcomed me into your school community. I have proudly shared my observations of your children as some of the most respectful and engaging young people that I have worked with. Thank you all for making my transition into Wynnum such a joyous experience.

It has been a busy start to term 3 with our year 6 students visiting Parliament House as well attending the Wynnum State High school musical. Our senior students showcased their respect and maturity during these visits, and we thank the staff who made this possible. Many of our students have been having success in touch football at the Yarrabilba Cup and South Queensland All Schools carnival. Many thanks to Mr Singleton for facilitating this success.

I would like to express my gratitude to everyone for the way they have supported the family of Declan Phillips, whose funeral was held last Friday. Thank you to the staff and families who joined us in representing the school as well as the tremendous support and love provided by the broader community.

A strong and positive parent-teacher relationship is key to student learning and engagement at school. Last Tuesday and Wednesday evenings saw hundreds of parents and students attend our parent-teacher interviews. Thank you to all that were able to attend and spend quality time sharing the progress of your children and considering the next steps in their learning. Your teachers appreciated the opportunity to work with you, celebrate success and collaborate with you.

School Opinion Survey- Reminder

Thank you to all of those who have already completed the Parent/Caregiver Survey. If you have not had a chance to complete the survey yet, please note that the online surveys will remain open until Friday, 22 August 2025. This is your opportunity to provide feedback about what our school does well and how we can improve.

To have your say, check your email for an invitation from the Department of Education titled School Opinion Survey for parents and caregivers, 2025.

Can’t find your invitation? If your family has more than one parent/caregiver, check that they haven’t received the invitation and/or check your junk email folder.

Wynnum Manly Leagues Club Community Grant

Thanks also to Mr Singleton for his successful application for a Wynnum Manly Leagues Club Community Grant. Wynnum State School was fortunate to receive $5000 for the continuing support of our successful touch football teams.

Kind regards

Len Fehlhaber

Principal

PBL Focus Week 5&6

We are responsible when we play in designated areas 🌟

This fortnight, we’re focusing on responsibility in the playground. Staying in the right play spaces helps keep everyone safe and ensures fair and fun play for all! 🛝🏃‍♂️✅

Coming up...

Library Matters with Mrs. Sutton and the Library Team

"Get ready for an adventure!

Book Week 2025 is almost here, well just 9 days away, with the theme …

Book an Adventure'

This year marks 80 years of celebrating Children's Book Week, so please join the excitement of getting costumes ready for our parade on Monday the 18^th August in Mega Central. Our student council will also be supporting some fun-filled book-themed activities throughout the week.

Of course, we celebrate books every single day at our school, but Book Week highlights those books that have been shortlisted for National Awards and Book of the Year. We have purchased a number of the short-listed books to share with students and staff closer to Book Week.

So, as we adventure and travel across lands, time, let’s help our students get in the Book Week spirit and immersed in the world of reading and literature. …

Check out our flyer and some of our creative memories from the past…

Just keep reading…

P-3 Science with Mrs Crowe

Last Friday 25th July was ‘National Tree Day’ for schools. The display outside Junior Science Lab was full of young scientists and tree lovers during both play breaks.

Sensory investigations of a variety of fragrant leaves, flowers and leaves, such as ‘Lemon Myrtle’, ‘Lemon Teatree’, ‘Grevillea Snowflake’, ‘Zig Zag Wattle’ and ‘Davidson’s Plum’ from Mrs Crowe’s Garden, and ‘Banksia Serrata’ from our school garden which created much discussion about the features of trees and how they sustain us. Books, puzzles, bird toys and tree challenges kept everyone thinking about the importance of trees.

We also had eight special poster competition winners sharing their love of trees in very creative ways. Look at the winning entries and their happy smiles as they received their prizes!

CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING (COSP™) PROGRAM – TERM 3, 2025

As parents do you ever struggle with managing challenging behaviour, big emotions and trying to figure out what your child really needs? Do you ask yourself are positive or negative reinforcements, rewards, punishments or consequences actually working? Or do you ever feel overwhelmed, judged and guilty for feeling not good enough?

We are excited to offer parents and caregivers a free opportunity to join the Circle of Security Parenting (COSP™) Program – a supportive and practical course designed to strengthen your relationship with your child.

This internationally acclaimed program helps parents better understand their child’s emotional needs, manage challenging behaviours, and build secure, healthy connections. Whether you're parenting toddlers or teens, the Circle of Security provides tools that make a lasting difference.

Spaces are limited – please contact your child/s class teacher to register your interest. Once you have registered someone from our well-being team will be in contact with you and provide more details.

Let’s work together to support stronger families and confident, connected kids!

Yarn/Wool Donation Request

This time next week, the Years 3-6 Wellbeing Connection Afternoons will be well underway. Students who have selected to join the Yarn Bombing Club will be busily learning to knit and crochet, in order to yarn bomb an area of the school. We already have some supplies, but if you have any unwanted yarn or unfinished knitting/crochet projects at home, your donation will be gratefully received and contribute to some amazing artwork! Contributions can be dropped off to Ms Connell via the front office.

P&C News

🐙🌊TRIVIA NIGHT 🐬🦑
Wow, what an amazing response! Our Trivia Night is now officially sold out! We're so grateful for your incredible support and can't wait to see all your creative costumes this weekend for what's sure to be a fantastic night.
But before the fun begins, we want to take a moment to thank our amazing sponsors who are making it all possible. Your support helps bring this event to life and we couldn't have done it without you!

🪙♻️🪙 CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE 🪙♻️🪙
Please continue to support the Student Council's collections by donating the following ways:
- Bringing in all your 10c recycling to the school, every day. The bins have recently been emptied and cleaned and are ready for all your 10c donations. - Using the Wynnum State School P&C Member Number C10062108 when you drop off your recycling at a Containers for Chage depot. Should you require additional or new white recycling bags, please don't hesitate to email the P&C with your request along with your child's class and we will ensure some bags are delivered to their classroom.

Our next meeting is Thursday 21 August at Wynnum State School, Admin Block at 6pm and as always everyone is welcome.

Afterschool Activities

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