Dear Parents and Caregivers,

LEARNING CURVE

This week our Learning Curve program is from the ‘Engagement and Mindfulness’ category.  The wellbeing skill builder is ‘Good and Bad Thoughts’ for the Prep - Year 2 and ‘Good for Bad’ for the Year 3-6 classes. The junior idea is about how our bodies look for bad things to protect us and to keep us safe, however then it is important to look for good things happening, so as not to dwell on the bad things. The senior topic is about the same idea but goes further to use self-talk to put a positive spin on things, so you also do not dwell on the bad things. Our challenge this week is to find the good in things that happen to be positive and optimistic, rather than negative and pessimistic.

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

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QUEENSLAND ENGAGEMENT AND WELLBEING SURVEY

Recently, our Year 4/5/6 students received an email for the DoE QEW team regarding participating in the QEW survey for this year. Thank you to Mr Harris who facilitated this in his Digital Technology lessons so that we may receive the valuable data around the engagement and wellbeing of our older students. We participate in this survey biannually as the QEW Survey gives schools the opportunity to hear the collective voice of their students. Survey results are intended to inform continuous improvement within schools and provide an evidence-based approach to positively and proactively support students’ mental health, school engagement and wellbeing.

The QEW Survey measures wellbeing and engagement across 12 domains: including resilience; school climate; sense of belonging; motivation and perseverance; academic self-concept; personal social capabilities; general life satisfaction; future outlook and aspirations; relationships with peers, with teachers and at home; and general health.  We look forward to receiving the data later in the year to drive future strategy implementation.

RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN

At our last School Council meeting in Term One the team decided to look for interest in parents and staff who would be interested in serving on a short-term committee to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan for Enoggera state School. I am therefore calling for any parent interest in this task to reach out. Please email me on principal@enoggerass.eq.edu.au if you are interested in being part of this team as it is very important work. 

PREP OPEN DAY

Last Friday morning we held our first Open Day for this year for families who are looking to enrol here for 2026 either in Prep or other year levels. Thre presentation took place in the EPAC, followed by a Q&A and tour of the school facilities. Thank you to our P&C for providing the morning tea afterwards.

We will hold another Open Day in Term 3 on Friday 25 July. Prep Enrolment Interviews will commence at the end of Term 3 and then the Prep Transition and Information sessions will be held in Term 4.

If you know of families who live in our catchment and are hoping to come here next year, please let them know of the Open Days coming up. Families who have made their decision can drop in enrolment forms to the office at any stage to enable us to get them on the system and into the communication channels for next year. Even those families living in our catchment need to submit their applications as soon as possible, as the DoE are considering some changes to our catchment area to hopefully contain our current growth.

DANCE AND VOCAL PERFORMANCE TEAMS

This week our very talented Dance Performance Team (DPT) are performing at the Sunshine Coast Eisteddfod at their very first competitive performance.  They have been working so hard all year under the direction of the talented Miss Dunstan and we wish them all the very best for this outing. Likewise, our Vocal Performance Team (VPT) under the direction of Mrs Rebecca Rees, are also heading to their first competitive performance on Monday next week as part of the DoE Choral Fanfare event. It was wonderful to see them showcase their repertoires recently at the afternoon concert and we wish them all the best as they head into their competitions.

I encourage parents of students in these groups to ensure you are keeping up with the communications from the teachers so that your students are ready to perform.

CROSS COUNTRY

Congratulations to our small team of Cross Country runners who represented our school recently at the City District Cross Country competition. Thank you to Mr Woodrick for facilitating the many morning training sessions, the multiple attempts to run our Interhouse events and for convening the City District event. Congratulations also to Elka J. for coming first in her event at City District and be selected to run at the Metropolitan North competition later this month.

READER’S CUP

Our Reader’s Cup teams are currently working very hard in preparation for the Brisbane North competition to be held at Kurwongbah SS on June 18.  They are meeting 5 times per week to read and study the 5 set texts for the competition. Congratulations on being selected and all the best for the final weeks of preparation and the competition to: Ella, Kate, Rachel, Elliot, Vishnu, Zoe, Charlotte, Brea, Rose and Lara.

Till next time,

Mrs Anne Robinson

Principal

Below are my updates for the coming fortnight:

GENERAL FINANCE

A friendly reminder that payment for the following activities is due soon or is already overdue. We’ve noticed several outstanding invoices on our reports. If you have any questions or are experiencing financial difficulty, please don't hesitate to reach out to me via email at bsm@enoggerass.eq.edu.au to arrange a payment plan. 

Please be aware that unpaid CARS & STARS subscriptions directly affect the classroom, as we cannot complete these subscriptions until payment is received.

A quick reminder: invoices are always sent to the paying parent via email. The paying parent is designated at the time of enrolment, and this can only be changed upon written request. Therefore, only the paying parent can view invoices through QParents. If you have questions or need more information, feel free to email me at bsm@enoggerass.eq.edu.au .

If you believe there is a student credit on your account, please reach out to me directly so I can apply the credit for you, as this cannot be done through QParents.

We strongly encourage all parents to sign up for QParents to stay informed about school activities. For any other financial inquiries, please contact me directly.

QPARENTS

All consents are now emailed through QParents directly. If you haven’t signed up please ensure you do so that you don’t miss out on invoices or consents that may be outstanding. If you elect not to sign up to QParents please ensure you visit the office regularly to collect hard copy consent forms.

LOST PROPERTY

Just a reminder to parents and students that the school’s lost property is located directly under the administration office outside of the uniform shop. A big thank you to the parents in the community who have been collecting lost property daily and putting items in this area for students to collect. If your child is missing an item please make sure they check this regularly as sometimes things may go walkabout and then show up here a few days or weeks later.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW ADMINISTRATION OFFICER                              

Hello Parents and Carers,

My name is Jacinta Slater, and I have started as the Administration Officer at Enoggera State School this term. Everyone has been very welcoming, and it has been lovely meeting all the students, parents and teachers.

I am enjoying all the daily happenings at Enoggera State School especially the Wreath laying service and all the effort the students went to for dress like a Pirate Day.

Previous, to this role I was the administrator at Wilston State School. I am also a busy mum of three children and a menagerie of animals. On the weekends you might find me marrying couples, as I am also a Marriage Celebrant.

Thanks for the lovely welcome Enoggera State School and I look forward to seeing all your friendly faces in the office soon.

Jacinta

Have a wonderful fortnight!

In Media Arts this term, 5/6 students are learning how to use colour and texture to set the mood in film. In the end, we will have created a stop motion animation film using objects. We have started our unit by experimenting with black and white photography and some of our creations can be seen below.

Wellbeing apps provide 24/7 access to mental health support, making them invaluable resources for families with busy schedules. Integrating mindfulness, relaxation, and personal growth in daily routines through wellbeing apps may help your child to improve their mental health in a fun, engaging way. The following are some recommended apps that may be a great addition to your child’s evening routine and a positive way to encourage conversations around mental wellbeing.

Positive Penguins

This educational app was designed to help build self-esteem and optimism has been created by a Melbourne schoolgirl and her family. One of the best anxiety apps for kids, Positive Penguins HD is a simple, interactive, educational tool to help children understand their emotions and to experience them in a positive way. It also provides children with practical ways to understand and cope with these emotions and, most importantly, change the way they think.

Smiling Mind

Smiling Mind offers hundreds of mindfulness activities for all ages. In addition to breathing meditations, the app has sensory exercises, like listening to music. This free mindfulness app is designed to help kids manage stress, resilience, anxiety, depression and improve general health and wellbeing. Smiling Mind is a unique mindfulness app developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to your life. There are programs for kids in different age groups, as well as for schools, workplaces, and sports.

Headspace

Headspace for Kids is a great app that introduces grade-schoolers to mindfulness through fun, guided meditations. It focuses on five key themes: Calm, Focus, Kindness, Sleep, and Wake Up. Designed for kids ages 5-12, the app offers 3-minute sessions that help them develop focus, self-awareness, and stress relief. With animations and age-specific exercises, children can learn the basics of meditation in a playful, engaging way.

Leanne Watson

Guidance Officer

Student Wellbeing 

Enoggera State School - Thursday and Friday

lwats128@eq.edu.au