Arts on Stage was a very successful production to showcase the hard work of Melissa Wilcox, Marial Hopper and Yvonne Moore, who have developed a number of extra curricula groups over the year. A video of the event, produced by two of our wonderful parents, Nicole McCuaig and Paul Voge, has been shared via a link sent to parents earlier today.

Chappy Sarah’s NAIDOC week student activity, now on display in the office is ‘hands down’ the best piece of art-work I’ve seen for a long time! Thanks Chappy – the students had lots of fun with the activity and the finished piece looks amazing.

We are still working out numbers and classes for 2020. If you know anyone who has yet to apply for enrolment in any year level or if you will be leaving Enoggera State School for any reason, please contact the school office as soon as possible to let us know. Report cards will be emailed on Wednesday 09 December.

We still have some very busy weeks coming up as we head into the end of the school year. Our Principal’s Awards parade will be held during week 10, where students from each class who have shown excellence in the three School Pillars of Learning, Relationships and Safety will be presented with certificates. Unfortunately, parents will be unable to attend this event, however, Chappy has offered to take photos of award winners to email to parents. The successful applicants for 2021 School Leader positions will also be announced at this assembly. As parents are unfortunately still not able to attend school events due to COVID rules, keep an eye on our Facebook page for photos.

Some time ago, plans for the Multi-Purpose Court cover were sent out for community consultation. Since that time, there has been some communication with Department of Education around planning for student growth, and how to best ensure facilities are in place to cater for increasing enrolments over future years. To ensure the functionality of classroom spaces being close together and easily accessible, it is possible that the Multipurpose court may be moved at a later date. After speaking with the Project Manager working on facilities planning at Enoggera, and meeting with the P&C Executive, the decision has been made to proceed with a simple design, engineered to be easily moved if this is required, at which time the cover can be aesthetically upgraded. Of course any changes will be fully funded by the Department of Education. Proceeding with these plans now will ensure students will benefit from the shade the cover will provide while other plans are being developed. The Project Management team is now moving ahead with preparation of the documentation to enable a tender to be developed and advertised for early next year.

As you all know, I recently returned from LSL, and I want to acknowledge the work that Eliza Borsht has done in my absence. Eliza not only kept the school running smoothly but also developed and enhanced school programs and policies.

While I was away, I really enjoyed the chance to travel and spend more time with family and friends. So, while I have loved my time at ESS, which really is a special ‘big, little’ school, I have decided that I am retiring at the end of this year. This decision has been made easier by the school being able to retain Eliza on staff into the New Year, which along with the support of our existing leadership team and staff, will allow for a seamless transition for the school.

Some highlights of my time at Enoggera have included the development of a strategic four year plan to ensure continued focus on quality teaching and learning programs. Work on facilities upgrades has also been a key focus for me and has included the addition of classroom spaces, the development of a Department planning program to ensure adequate facilities for future student growth, the refurbishment of the pool and change rooms and the successful acquisition of a grant for the cover over the multi-purpose area. Mostly however the highlight has been the opportunity to work with such wonderful staff, parents and students.  I would like to sincerely thank the community for the support shown to me over my time at Enoggera.

Carol Butler

Principal

Prep A Term 4 2020

In Prep A this term we have been reading imaginative stories, writing letters to interesting characters and learning all about how things move.

We have conducted experiments using ramps and objects that roll and slide and have even made our own glittery spinners!

We have been watching closely the way animals move, including snails and after the last rain storm we had some slimy friends to observe up close!

We have also learnt about maps and places that are special to us and to others. We have been really creative constructing 3D models of our classroom!

In art, we have been exploring various textures and colours in paintings, sculptures and the natural world.

Prep B Term 4 2020

This term in English we have been learning how to write letters to characters from imaginative stories. Prep B students have really enjoyed writing letters in class. We have our own Post Office area in the home corner.

We are looking forward to an excursion that will take place in Week 9 Friday 4^th December to Nudgee Beach.

We are excited about the rest of this eventful term with our Preps soon to be Year 1’s.   Thank you for a great year Prep students and parents.

Arts on Stage

Congratulations to all students who participated in Arts on Stage 2020. It was fantastic that the whole school could come down to EPAC and watch in the absence of families. We hope you enjoy the show via Vimeo link and password. Thank you again to Nicole and Paul for filming and editing the show, quite often with some low stage lighting; much appreciated. Also, a huge thanks to our Arts Captains, Lucy and Chloe for hosting the show.

To our Year 6 Wakakirri families, you will be missed. Thank you for your support and involvement over the years, which has seen our little school celebrate some national titles!

In particular, two families have been involved since our first Waka year back in 2013. The Calluthers family - thank you for your enthusiasm and help over the years and the Howie family – thank you for years of costumes, prop making and the Howie ute! We are very grateful for your efforts and tremendous support.

Best wishes to all departing students and families. Keep pursuing the Arts and thank you for the memories.

Mrs Melissa Wilcox and Waka/Arts Enrichment team

MUSIC NEWS 

Choirs and Recorders

Thank you to all the students who showed commitment and enthusiasm in Senior and Junior Choir and Recorder Ensemble (Pitch Plastic). It was wonderful to be able to culminate all your efforts in Arts on Stage on Friday afternoon. Thank you to the parents/caregivers for getting students to rehearsals over the terms and helping with outfits. Senior Choir and Recorder will still meet this week for a final sing/play but there will be no rehearsals in Week 9 or 10. Choirs and Recorder will begin again in Week 3 of Term 1.

TUCK INN - LAST DAY FOR THE TERM

As week 10 is a short week at school this year, the Tuck Inn will close for the year next Friday 4 December so there will be no tuck shop ordering available on the last day of school (Wednesday 9 December).

Thank you to Rosetta and all of the wonderful volunteers who have worked tirelessly in the Tuck Inn this year.

UNIFORM SHOP - SCHOOL HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS

Our Uniform Shop will continue to remain open for the last two Tuesdays of Term 4 between 8.15am and 9.00am.  

The uniform shop will also open at the following times in January:

Tuesday 5th Jan  8.15am - 10.00am 

Wednesday 6th Jan  2.30pm - 5.30pm 

Wednesday 20th Jan 4.00pm - 6.00pm

Thursday 21st Jan 4.00pm - 6.00pm

Friday 22nd Jan 4.00pm - 6.00pm

Monday 25th Jan 8.15am -10.00am

Wednesday 27 Jan 8.15am - 9.15am 

All enquiries about uniforms should be directed to ess.uniforms@gmail.com

We welcome any donations of second hand uniforms that are in good condition and can be re-sold to ESS families.  Please send your donations into the school via your student or drop them off at the Uniform Shop on Tuesdays.  Second hand uniforms can only be purchased from the shop on Tuesday mornings or during the January opening times.

MANGO COLLECTION

For those who ordered mangoes recently as part of our mango fundraising initiative, your mango trays will be available for collection this Friday 27 November outside of EPAC near the Laurel Street entrance.  Mangoes can be collected between 2pm and 6pm.

CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE

Please keep helping us to fill up those Containers for Change bins with suitable containers for recycling.  To check if your containers are eligible, check the back of the container for the 10c symbol (lids must also be removed).  If you wish to visit the depot and deposit your own containers and contribute to the ESS scheme, our school scheme ID is C10051863.

If anybody has connections with any  local businesses who would be happy to save their containers for us to cash in as part of our fundraising, please contact one of the P&C members with details.

ESS BUILDING FUND

If you ever wish to make a donation to the ESS Building Fund, tax deductible donations can be made via this link:

http://www.givenow.com.au/enoggerassbuildingfund

P&C CONTACT DETAILS

Keep up to date via our Facebook Page- Enoggera State School P and C Association

We welcome any questions or feedback. Please get in touch with anyone from our committee via email pandc@enoggerass.eq.edu.au

P&C Executive

President – Jacqui Phillips 

Vice President – Patricia Cabrera

Secretary – Ainslie Fiene

Treasurer – Bec O’Donnell 

Position vacant

Casual School Crossing Supervisor

A position exists for a Casual School Crossing Supervisor at Enoggera State School.

• A School Crossing Supervisor must be able to work in all-weather conditions,
• 1 hour and 15 minutes per day - a maximum of up to 5 days per fortnight (on a rostered basis).
• Relief opportunities on your rostered days off.
• Pay Rate $31.11 per hour.

Commencement of employment for the successful applicant is dependent on:

• The favourable outcome of a health assessment.
• A Positive Notice Blue Card (you do not need to have a blue card to apply for the position).

For further information please contact the Road Safety Office on 3863 9875.