Dear Parents and Caregivers,

LEARNING CURVE

This week our Learning Curve program is from the ‘Positive Emotion and Gratitude’ category. The wellbeing skill builder is ‘Challenges’ for the Prep to Year 2 cohort and ‘Effort to be Resilient’ for the Year 3 to 6 classes. The junior idea is about introducing the concept of challenges to overcome, to feel happy and to grow themselves. The senior topic is about understanding that they will keep getting better when they respond well to challenges and bounce back from setbacks, by practising being resilient every day.

These concepts were introduced in the Health lessons with Miss Dunstan this week and followed up in classrooms. Our year 3 to 6 students continue to track their progress in their Learning Curve diaries. The parent newsletter is attached below.

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STAFFING

We have been advised this week that Mrs Gradwell (1B) will be continuing her leave for the remainder of the year. Mrs Heather Fairfax, who is on the class currently has agreed to continue teaching the class to ensure the class have consistency for the remainder of the year.

Teacher Aide, Calem Kowaltzke will finish up with us at the end of the term also as he pursues other work opportunities - you may still see him around as he has agree to work casually for us when required.

School’s Officer, Reynaldo Delatorre is continuing on work cover after an injury at work and is currently being replaced by Ian Lenane. Ian is happy to continue on whilst we support Reynaldo with his return-to-work program.

As our HOSES, Theresa Treacy is also leaving at the end of the term, Belinda Paton has been offered the position as Acting for Term 3 whilst further permanent recruitment takes place for Term 4. Belinda will be backfilled in her role by Sarah Dionysius, who has been working on 1A and relieving work with us this term.

We have a range of staff that will be taking Long Service Leave during next term. Ms Lynn Lancaster (5/6A) and Mrs Rebecca Nelson (1A) return in week one of the term.  We thank Miss Eliza Kelly and Miss Sarah Dionysius who have backfilled them during their leave. In week one of Term Three, Mrs Karen Kent will be taking Long Service Leave and she will be replaced by Miss Eliza Kelly who has just been on 5/6A and has already been teaching some of the students in their subject specialisation lessons. This should be a very smooth transition as she has been involved in all of the planning sessions ready for next term. She will also replace Mrs Donagh McKenzie (Success Teacher for 5/6) and Miss Tamara Dowling (5/6C) as they also take some LSL later in the term. 

DEFENCE SCHOOL MENTOR FUNDING

Due to an increase in demand and a very competitive application process, unfortunately the school will not be funded for a Defence School Mentor for this coming financial year, so unfortunately, our Defence School Mentor (DSM), Mrs Hannah Lee will finish up at the end of the term. 

We will continue to support our Defence students via other means such as through the Student Support Team, particularly the Wellbeing Officer and the Wellbeing Package for the Guidance Officer, where needed. The Defence Member and Family Supports (DMFS) also provides a range of targeted support for school age children navigating moving schools and education systems. To access please see the links below:

• Access to the Education Assistance Scheme
• Attendance by your child at the ADF Equip Children’s Group Resilience Program (can be delivered by DMFS staff to Defence children within your school)
• Assistance for families with special needs
• 24/7 access to the Defence Member and Family Helpline

HOLIDAY WORKS

Over the school holidays the front car park will once again be closed to traffic as the Brisbane City Council do substantial works on the carpark, road and drainage at the front of the school. The work will commence next Monday 30th June and will likely continue for most of the holidays. We are hoping that access will be back to normal for the start of Term 3. Therefore, if you are using OSHC over the holidays you will once again need to park on the street and use the main front gate to enter the school and the OSHC rooms.

PREP ENROLMENTS

If you know of families who live in our catchment and are hoping to come to Enoggera State School next year, please let them know of the school Open Day coming up next term on Friday July 25^th from 9-11am. Families who have made their decision, can drop in their enrolments forms to the office at any time. This will enable staff to load them onto the system and open the communication channels for next year. 

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WINTER SOIREE

It was lovely to see some of our Performing Arts groups that have not had the opportunity to perform thus far this year, perform at the Winter Soiree in week 8.  Many thanks to Mrs Rees and Miss Dunstan for their work in preparing and providing an informal performance opportunity for these groups to showcase their repertoire.

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Our next round of Parent Teacher Interviews for Semester Two have been scheduled for Tuesday July 22 which is week 2 Term Three from 3:15-7:25 pm in EPAC. These interviews are an opportunity to discuss the reports from Semester One which will be emailed home tomorrow and to reflect on the progress thus far and set learning goals for Semester Two.

Information regarding bookings will be in the newsletter today as bookings will open tomorrow morning at 6am. Parent bookings will close the day before the interviews on Monday July 21 at 6am.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

We are so lucky at ESS to have such supportive families and talented staff, which results in fantastic kids to work with every day. Thank you for the work you do with our students to help them shine. As we head into the winter break, I would like to wish everyone a fantastic holiday and we look forward to seeing everyone back to do it all again for Term 3.  If you are travelling over the break, please take care and we hope you all are able to enjoy some down time and time catching up with family and friends.

Till next time,

Mrs Anne Robinson

Principal

Spell-a-thon

The big fundraising event for the Student Council is the ESS Spell-a-thon.  Last year, the students raised enough money to purchase a second table tennis table, and the cold water bubbler for the students. We are moving our spell-a-thon forward in the calendar a little bit this year to work around the P&C Colour Fun Run at the end of Term 3. Therefore, sponsorship forms and spelling lists were sent home in Week 9.  Teachers will select a spelling list for students in their class based on individual needs so that everyone can confidently participate in the spell-a-thon. Please be assured that the spell-a-thon is not used for any kind of assessment of students. Sponsorship forms and spelling lists will be sent home with students on Friday of this week.  Students will have Week 9 and 10 and the two weeks of the school holidays to practice their words and collect sponsors per work or donations. All forms will need to be returned by the end of Week 1 in Term 3 and the spelling tests will be held in Week 2. Further information will be sent home with regards to the process of collecting sponsorship money in a letter on Friday.  Thanks so much for your support of this fundraiser for the Student Council.

Over Term One and Term Two, a group of dedicated Year 5 and 6 students have given up some or many of their lunch play times to volunteer to support students in various areas of the school. This includes transitioning preppies to and from the library, supporting the sandpit, junior fort, bubble club and the junior obstacle course. Most of these volunteers have done this for the whole semester! These students have become affectionately known as the pink vest volunteers! We recognised and thanked these students for their time and effort by presenting them with a special pink certificate on assembly this week. For Year 5 aspirant leaders in 2026, this is an excellent responsibility to list on their applications!

Happy Holidays

It has been a great term, but I know that both staff and students are all in need of a well-deserved break to recharge their batteries and be ready for more learning and great events in Term Three. I wish everyone a very relaxing holiday and look forward to seeing everyone after the break. If you are staying in the local area, please keep a close eye on our school grounds and please report any suspicious activity on 13 17 88.

Semester One Report Cards will be emailed to supplied parent email addresses this Thursday afternoon (26^th June).  Please note that emails are sent by: Application.ONESCHOOL@qed.qld.gov.au

Just a reminder that adding this address to your list of safe senders will ensure that your report card emails for your child/children will be received and not sent to your junk folder.

Parent Teacher Interviews

Semester Two Parent Teacher Interviews are being conducted in EPAC on Tuesday 22nd July (Week 2) from 3:15pm – 7:25pm. Interview bookings will open on Thursday 26^th June at 6:00am and close on Monday 21^st July at 6:00am.  Semester Two interviews will allow class teachers and parents the opportunity to discuss individual student progress and learning goals.  Students are welcome to attend. Bookings can be made via the SOBS Booking System https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70109

Premiers Reading Challenge 2025

The Term 2 winter school holidays are a perfect opportunity to encourage your child to read lots of good books to add to their School Reader Record Form.  Students still have plenty of time to meet the reading challenge of 15 books for Years Five and Six students and 20 books for students in Prep to Year Four.  The challenge runs until Friday 22nd August.

SORA ebook and audiobook borrowing

To keep everyone entertained over the holidays, students are able to use their unique student mis-id to borrow ebooks or audiobooks from SORA. The process for borrowing is as follows: Students are able to access this information from their class teacher.

Readers Cup 2025 Success!

A huge congratulations goes to our Readers Cup Teams who competed brilliantly finishing in 1^st and 4^th place out of 59.  We are very proud of all our team members who showed great commitment and teamwork in achieving such wonderful results. Our 1^st placed team members will read and prepare with 5 new titles and go on to represent Metropolitan North at the State Finals at Moreton Bay College on Thursday 4^th September. 

General Finance Update 

A friendly reminder that payment for the following activities is due soon. 

Please note that invoices are always emailed to the paying parent, as nominated at enrolment. This setup can only be changed with a written request. As a result, only the paying parent will be able to view invoices through QParents.

If you think there might be a student credit on your account, feel free to reach out to me directly so I can apply it for you—credits can not be applied via QParents.

We really encourage all families to sign up for QParents to keep on top of invoices and stay connected with school updates.

If you have any questions, need help, or would like to talk about setting up a payment plan, you’re always welcome to get in touch with me at bsm@enoggerass.eq.edu.au.

Thanks for your support!

QPARENTS – Stay Connected and Informed

We kindly remind all parents and caregivers that QParents is now the primary platform for receiving school communications, including consent forms and invoices.

To ensure you don’t miss any important information or deadlines, we strongly encourage all families to register for QParents as soon as possible.

If you choose not to sign up for QParents, please be aware that you will need to visit the school office regularly to collect any hard copy consent forms or notices.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us streamline communication and support a more efficient, environmentally friendly process.

LOST PROPERTY – LAST WEEK OF TERM REMINDER

With jumper season in full swing and the end of term fast approaching, it’s time for a final call!

Our Lost Property area – just under the administration office, outside the uniform shop – is overflowing with misplaced socks, school hats, and those vanishing jumpers. If your child is missing something, please encourage them to stop by before the end of this week.

Any clearly named items still in Lost Property by this Friday will be safely stored over the holidays. Unnamed items, however, may not return from their adventures!

A huge thank you to the amazing parents who help keep things organised – we couldn’t do it without you!

SPARE UNIFORMS & UNDERWEAR – A LITTLE BACKUP GOES A LONG WAY!

A quick reminder to all our Prep and Year 1 families: please make sure your child has a full set of spare clothes in their school bag each day – including underwear. Sometimes little accidents happen, and having a change of clothes on hand helps keep our students comfortable and ready to learn.

If your child has borrowed any spare clothing from the office recently, we kindly ask that these items be returned as soon as possible. Our supply is running low, and we'd love to restock for any future needs.

We're also gratefully accepting donations of new underwear, as these items can't be reused once worn. Thanks so much for your support in helping us care for all our students!

CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE – TURN TRASH INTO TREASURE!

Did you know Queenslanders use around 3 billion drink containers every year? That’s a lot of bottles and cans – but thanks to Containers for Change, we can give them a second life and help our environment at the same time!

The Containers for Change Schools Program is a fun and easy way for schools like ours to raise funds while teaching students about the power of recycling. It’s a win-win for our planet and our school community!

If you’ve been collecting bottles and cans at home, you can support Enoggera State School by donating your containers. Just drop them off at any official Containers for Change collection point and use our school code: C11523111

Thanks for helping us make a difference – every container counts!

HUNGRY TUMMIES & EMERGENCY LUNCHES

As the cooler weather sets in and appetites grow, a friendly reminder to pack a little extra food in your child’s lunchbox if possible – especially during winter! We have noticed some students are finishing their food early and feeling hungry before the end of the day.

On the odd occasion when lunch is forgotten, we do have emergency food supplies available at school, generously donated by Camp Australia and Foodbank. We are so grateful for their support. Sandwiches will always be prioritised over snacks to ensure students receive a filling and nutritious option.

If families could please ensure students come to school with enough food each day, it would also help reduce the demand on our admin team during busy break times.

Thanks for your support in keeping all our students happy, healthy, and ready to learn!

SCHOOL CLEANER WANTED – JOIN OUR TEAM!

We’re currently looking for a school cleaner to join the Enoggera State School team for 20 hours per week. Ideally, the position will be Monday to Friday in a split shift (e.g. morning and afternoon).

This is an entry-level position, so a full recruitment process isn’t required. If you or someone you know might be interested, please get in touch with me directly via email emast27@eq.edu.au  – I’d love to hear from you!

PAPER & TISSUES – A FRIENDLY REMINDER

As part of each student's book list, families are asked to provide 1 ream of white A4 paper and 1 box of tissues. These essential supplies help support classroom activities and shared resources across the school.

It has come to our attention that many families who purchased book packs independently (rather than through our preferred supplier, Bedrock Books) may have missed these items.

A follow-up email will be sent out to those families shortly. If you still have these items at home, we kindly ask that they be handed in to the office early next term, as our current supplies are running low.

We're also very grateful for any additional donations of paper or tissues – every bit helps!

Thank you for your ongoing support and generosity!

I hope you all have a lovely June/July break and see you next term!

Ellie Mastrapostolos

Winter Soiree

Congratulations to all of our performers who performed at the Winter Soiree on Thursday 12th June. It was a wonderful night of music and celebration of what our students have learnt so far this year in their arts programs. Thank you to all of the families, friends, community and staff who came and watched and supported our performers. Our next big performance is Arts on Stage in Term 4, and we can't wait to see you there!

Dance Performance Team

A reminder that our final competition of the year is happening next term at Beenleigh Dance Eisteddfod on Friday 8^th August.  An updated Performance Pack will be sent out as soon as I have all the final details. The competition program is currently in its draft form so hopefully I can get this out to soon.

Enoggera Memorial Hall Performance

The Enoggera Memorial Hall performance is coming up next term for some of our vocal students. Please keep an eye out as information has been emailed home to the choir students involved. 

Don't Forget to Attend Your Rehearsals

It's the last week of term so please don't forget to attend your rehearsals for your ensemble groups. We now are preparing for the Arts on Stage in Term 4. 

We look forward to seeing everyone next term!

Miss Georgia Dunstan, Primary Dance and Drama Specialist Teacher and

The Importance of Play

The school holidays are just around the corner, a perfect time to slow down and enjoy spending some quality time with your family. For our children, the holidays provide time to relax and recharge after a busy term of school and provides endless opportunities to play. Play is central to child development and improves their emotional and overall wellbeing in many ways including:

Building confidence

Developing social skills; making friends, empathy, expressing emotions and conflict resolution

Boosting cognitive skills; abstract thinking, working memory and problem solving

Improves executive functioning skills

Enhancing physical wellbeing; development of fine and gross motor skills

Recent research has determined four types of free play;

Social play - when playing with others in a with a group, children develop skills in collaboration, role negotiation, conflict resolution and empathy.

Object Play such as building Lego, construction, marble runs help children to understand cause and effect and spatial reasoning.

Pretend/Imaginative Play can help to enhance creativity, express emotions and improve self-regulation skills.

Physical Play is essential for developing fine and gross motor skills, improving cardiovascular health and overall emotional wellbeing.

For further reading, please visit

https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/about-us/news/feature-articles/seven-reasons-why-play-is-good-for-your-kids-health

Leanne Watson

Guidance Officer

Student Wellbeing 

Enoggera State School - Thursday and Friday

lwats128@eq.edu.au

Welcome back to another busy term in sport.     

Last week to help with our NAIDOC events, in PE we focused on a range of traditional indigenous games. We learnt about and played Kai, Gorri, Wulijini and Buroinjin.

Congratulations to 3B who won our Kai challenge. As a class they were able to keep the ball up in the air for a very impressive 8 times. Well done 3B!!!

5/6A enjoying the sun and a game of Kai