Dear Parents and Caregivers,

LEARNING CURVE

This week the Learning Curve focus is from the ‘Accomplishment and Optimism’ category.  The wellbeing skill builder is ‘About my Brain’ for Prep to Year 2 and ‘Using Both Brain Sides’ for the Year 3 to 6 classes. The Junior idea is about learning that student brains have two sides and that they learn much better when they use both sides of their brain. The Senior topic takes it further to learn what the sides of the brain do and to challenge them to use both sides to improve their learning.

These concepts were introduced in the Health lessons with Miss Dunstan this week and on assembly and will be 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

Our School’s Officer, Reynaldo Delatorre is continuing on with workcover after an injury at work and will soon be commencing his gradual return-to-work. Mr Ian Lenane is continuing on behind him during this time. 

A/HOSES, Belinda Paton is also off on workcover after an injury at work. We anticipate her return on August 15, also on a return-to-work program. Currently Eliza Kelly is backfilling her.

Administation Officer, Tory Rawlinson is on Long Service Leave commencing next week until August 13 and Mrs Donagh McKenzie (Success Teacher for 5/6) will take Long Service Leave from August 7 until August 19. Miss Tamara Dowling (5/6C) will be on Long Service Leave from August 25 for the reminder of the term. Both Miss Dowling and Mrs McKenzie will be backfilled by Eliza Kelly during this time. Teacher Aide, Mrs Ainsley Butwell is also on Long Service Leave from August 15 for the rest of the term. Ms Sharon Ivory will be replacing Mrs Butwell. 

NAPLAN REPORTS

Last week the NAPLAN reports for our Year 3 and 5 students who sat NAPLAN earlier this year were distributed to parents. These reports will also be added digitally to One School for future reference, but as yet have not been uploaded by the DoE. If you need a digital record of the report in the interim we suggest that you scan your hard copy report and keep it for your own records.

Now that the data has returned to school, the leadership team will be spending some time analysing the data and unpacking it with classroom teachers to inform future teaching and learning and preparation activities. 

PREP ENROLMENTS

This coming Friday morning, July 25 from 9am to 11am we will hold our final Open Morning for the year. If you know of families who live in our catchment and are hoping to come here next year, please let them know of the next Open Day. 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 2026. 

Bookings for Prep enrolment interviews will open after the next newsletter is published. Information about how to book an interview will be made available in the last three weeks of this term and the first week of Term 4. These bookings will be made via our School Online Booking program (SOBS). Unfortunately, any out-of-catchment enrolments can only be considered after these interviews and in-catchment enrolment numbers are confirmed.

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS

It was lovely to see a hive of activity in EPAC on Tuesday evening, at the final Parent Teacher Interviews scheduled for this year. It was positive to see parents collaborating with teachers to discuss student progress in Semester One and to create learning goals for this semester.

Bookings were down a little on Semester One interviews at 68% of slots or a total of 287 interviews being conducted on the evening this time, which is still very positive data and a testament to the interest and support our parents and caregivers place on their students’ education.

YEAR 6 GRADUATION

Just a reminder to parents of Year 6 that the school is organising the ceremony and the social function again this year as a sanctioned school event. Due to increased numbers to fit into EPAC and bookings already on EPAC we will not hold the event in EPAC this year, however we are currently getting quotes for external venues and entertainment to hold the event. The Graduation Ceremony will be in EPAC at 9am on Thursday 11^th December along with the social function (Dinner/Disco) for parents, students and staff, which will be held that night. More details will be available later this term as details are confirmed and booked. There will be an opportunity for parents of our graduating students to get involved later on to assist with some jobs such as decorations and activities on the night.

OPINION SURVEY

It is that time of the year again when the DoE conducts the annual School Opinion Survey of parents and students across all DoE schools. All parents, students and staff should receive a direct link to their email box to conduct the survey. These emails were distributed from July 21 through to July 25. The survey links are individual links and are open from July 28 until August 22. The data from these surveys is collated by the DoE and shared with schools at the end of the year to inform planning for the following school year.

COLLABORATIVE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

This week on Tuesday morning, I had the pleasure of visiting Newmarket SS as part of our Principal Collaborative School Improvement program with our School Supervisor. It was wonderful to see what the other participating schools are doing around the roll out and implementation of the V9 Reading changes to glean ideas that can be used at our school.  I was lucky enough to visit two Prep classes at Newmarket on the morning to watch the explicit teaching of a phonics lesson. 

Then on Wednesday morning we hosted a visit from Oxley State School around our Instructional Leadership Collaborative Learning Community we are part of with our School Improvement Coach. Members of the leadership team from Oxley participated in class visits here around our Learning Walls and Writing Goals. We went into 2A, 3C and 5/6C to talk to students around these topics. The feedback from the visitors was very positive, with our students able to articulate clearly the focus of their English learning for this term and what they would be focussing on to achieve their writing goals. They were also most impressed with our lovely school and the very positive and calm vibe they got upon entering the school. They were most impressed with the manners and the focus in the classrooms we visited. Much thanks to Mr Linn, Mrs Jones and Miss Dowling for hosting the visitors.

On the same day, Mrs Burrows and I participated in an online session following up from the morning visit to share our progress and findings thus far. We will be attending Mary St in the city later this term for a final full day of reflection around the learning community.

Mrs Anne Robinson

Principal

Welcome back to the new term.  I hope that you all had a lovely holiday with your families over the break.  It is sure to be another fantastic term of learning and fun at Enoggera State School with the Book Week Parade, Science Week, Year Level Excursions, Volleyball Cup, and the Spelling Bee.  

Our first assembly was a great celebration of the students in our school with lots of awards and certificates presented to students for Student of the Week, Enoggera Earthworm Certificate and Mathletics.

A reminder that there are two days that our school is closed this term:

Wednesday 13^th August for the EKKA holiday

Friday 5^th September for a departmental Student Free Day. 

Stationery Restock

As we begin Semester Two, please check with your child or your child’s teacher if they need any stationery items to be restocked!  It is surprising how quickly students go through their pencils, erasers and colours with all the learning activities that they complete every day.  As always, please ensure that all items are individually named clearly to assist your child to manage their belongings. This is the same for items of clothing, shoes and hats. 

If items are clearly labelled, it is more likely that they will be found and returned to your child.  Before coming to the office to ask about lost property, please check the lost property shelf near the uniform shop under A Block.

As the weather remains cold over the winter months, a reminder that students are required to either wear a school jacket available at the uniform shop (open Friday morning from 8am); or a plain jumper in a school blue colour.  Students are not permitted to wear hoodies or jumpers with any printing or designs on them. Girls are permitted to wear blue stockings (or black if blue is unavailable). All students can also wear plain school blue tracksuit pants. A reminder that girls should be wearing suitable earrings and headbands to school. Headbands should be in school colours and earrings should be limited to plains studs.

This Dress Code was developed collaboratively with the school community and supports the wearing of a school uniform to promote a sense of belonging and school pride. It also promotes a supportive environment fostering mutual respect among individuals at school by minimising visible evidence of economic, class or social difference. Thank you for your support of our School Dress Code.

The Student Council is meeting this week for their first meeting of Term 3. This term, the Student Council will continue to fundraise for their legacy item by running two fundraisers.

1. Spell-a-thon – Money due by Friday 15^th August
2. Subway Meal Deal – Tuesday 16^th September

The Charity being supported by the Student Council this term is the the Pyjama Foundation that supports Kids in Care. Students will be able to wear their pyjamas (with their school shoes and hat) to school on Friday 1^st August and donate a gold coin to this charity.

Thank you for your support of the Student Council.

This year NAIDOC Week was held during the school holidays (6^th -13th July) marking a powerful milestone: 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience.  

Every year NAIDOC Week allows Australians the opportunity to celebrate the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Enoggera State School will be celebrating NAIDOC Week and its theme The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, this week (21^st – 25^th July.)

There will be activities in the classroom and in the library for students to engage in all week! We look forward to sharing some of our learning with you soon.

Parent Teacher Interviews

A big thank you to all parents who attended Parent Teacher Interviews on Tuesday 22^nd of July.  These meetings allow parents, teachers and students the opportunity to discuss students’ Semester One results and identify and establish student learning goals for Semester Two.

Premiers Reading Challenge 2025

Please remind your child to keep reading furiously in order to meet the Premiers Reading Challenge this year of twenty books for Prep – Year four students and fifteen Books for students in Years five and six. If your child has already met the target please have students return these forms to Mrs O’Malley as soon as possible. The final date for reading forms to be returned is Friday 22nd August 2025.

Book Club Issue 5:

Book Club Issue 5 was distributed by teachers in Week One of Term Three. Orders can only be made online through Scholastic using the LOOP system. Orders can be made until Thursday 31^st July (Week Three).

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 are always welcome to get in touch with me at bsm@enoggerass.eq.edu.au.

Thanks for your support!

Follow-Up on Unexplained Student Absences

This week, letters have been sent home with students who have unexplained absences recorded on their attendance. These absences currently do not have a reason listed.

If you receive one of these letters, we kindly ask that you complete the form with a reason for your child’s absence and return it to the school office as soon as possible.

Accurate attendance records are important for student wellbeing and for meeting school reporting requirements. Your prompt response helps us ensure our records are up to date and supports ongoing communication between home and school.

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.

REMINDER: Spellathon Forms & Timeline

A friendly reminder that Spellathon forms were due back to the office on Friday, 18th July. Even if your child has not collected any sponsors, we still require the forms to be returned for auditing purposes.

Spelling tests will take place in class this week. After testing, the office will calculate the amount to be collected based on your child’s results and fill this in on the sponsorship form. These forms will then be returned to students to begin collecting sponsor donations.

Please ensure all money is collected and returned to the office by Friday, 15th August.

The Student Council sincerely thanks you for your continued support of this important fundraising event!

LOST PROPERTY

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.

Please remember to clearly name your childs belongings, this helps items return to their rightful owner. 

A huge thank you to the amazing parents who help keep things organised – we could not 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 would love to restock for any future needs.

We are gratefully accepting donations of new underwear, as these items cannot be reused once worn. Thank you 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 is 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 is a win-win for our planet and our school community.

If you have 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 are 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 would 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, 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!

Ellie Mastrapostolos

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!!!

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

Welcome back to Term 3! All of our Performing Arts groups are preparing for our Arts on Stage Performance in Term 4. 

Our Arts on Stage Performance will be held on Thursday 27^th November. Ensembles involved in the performance include Vocal Performance Team, Dance Performance Team, Senior Strings, Chamber Strings, Junior Strings, Concert Band, Senior Choir, Junior Choir, Recorder Band, Boys Crew, Red Dance, Green Dance and Purple Dance.

Congratulations to all of our students who attended the Enoggera Memorial Hall event on the weekend. It was lovely to see our students performing in the community to celebrate the 100 years of the Enoggera Hall. 

Singfest is happening on Thursday 26th August (Week 7). It is important you are practising all of your items in preparation for your final competition of the year. Information regarding this event is in the Performance Pack Version 6. Lets Go Team ESS!

Beenleigh Dance Eisteddfod is happening on Friday 8^th August (Week 4). Consent forms and information regarding the event will be sent out during Week 2. Please keep an eye out on all emails regarding the event. We are so excited to be representing Enoggera at our final competition of the year. Please note, we are now up to Version 6 of the performance pack. Lets go Team ESS!

All of our Dance Ensembles, Choirs and Recorder band rehearsals started in Week 1. Please ensure students are attending all rehearsals. Students are now preparing for Arts on Stage in Term 4. It's important that students are attending all rehearsals as we still have many students not turning up when they are at school. Please encourage students to practise at home. Many of the groups are nearly finished their item and if they are ready, they may have the opportunity to perform at assembly. More information regarding this will be sent home over the coming weeks. Keep practising!

Students are still forgetting to bring their instruments to their lessons. Please ensure you bring your instrument each week and take it home at the end of the day. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays many instruments are left behind in EPAC. Students must take their instruments home.

Miss Georgia Dunstan, Primary Dance and Drama Specialist Teacher and