A Colourful Conclusion to Term 4
This newsletter marks the end of an extremely busy yet successful Term 3 and the day of our long awaited Colour Run. The P&C were very busy in organising this wonderful event for our students which was a an absolute BLAST and raised much needed funds for our school. We wish to thank everyone for their donations, time and support of this event.
Important Upcoming Information
Next term you will receive information regarding an exciting upcoming project to redevelop our Prep Area. Please keep an eye out for this information in your emails and on the school website early next term, which will promote a voluntary contribution opportunity through our Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) initiative.
Special Moments at Benowa
September is a wonderful time at Benowa and a month where we celebrate Father's Day and Grandparents' Day. Our school is a buzz with the hum of visitors and excited students to show off their classrooms and school.
Dad's Read
We celebrated Father's Day with a P&C Father's Day Breakfast on the oval which was a great success.
Happy students enjoyed time with their Dads or significant others before they ventured off to work and class. Those who could spend some more time, joined their child's class for the Dad's Read morning.
Grandparent's Day
Yesterday we welcomed our Grandparents to school to join in some classroom fun for an hour or so. The students loved having their special guests in their rooms. Later that morning, we invited our grandparents to judge the BFactor final which was held in the Hall. Our guests were treated to a succession of performances which were absolutely spectacular - from tap dancing to an all-boy band, Benowa is blessed to have so many talented students (the winners will be announced next term).
Student Achievements
Benowa State School has an abundance of students who achieve great things inside and outside of school.
This week I wish to commend two students who have shone brightly in their fields:
Audrey from Year 5 is off to the Australian National Championships for Irish dancing in the school holidays.
Audrey won the Queensland State Championship Title (10 Years) last month and is preparing to qualify for the World Irish Dancing Championship next year!
Congratulations Audrey, we wish you all the very best for your upcoming competitions.
Shubham, also from Year 5, is on his way to Rockhampton to compete in the J250 CBC Green Queensland Head State Age Junior Tennis Championships this weekend. Congratulations Shubham and we wish you all the very best for this weekend.
Term 4 Events
Please keep an eye on our
school calendar and the emails that come home.
- Year 4 Camp - Wednesday 08 October - Friday 10 October
- Year 5 Camp - Wednesday 08 October - Friday 10 October
- Year 3 Swimming - Every Thursday from 16 October
- Bike Safety Makeup Lessons - please check with your class teacher
- Prep Santa Show - Wednesday 12 November
- Year 6 Camp - Tuesday 18 - Friday 21 November
- Celebration of Learning P - Y2 - Monday 01 - Thursday 04 December
- Awards Morning - Friday 05 December
- Year 6 Graduation - Wednesday 03 December
Please scroll for more information and check payment cut off dates to ensure your child does not miss out on any of these important events.
Mr Josey
Principal
Benowa State School is in the community spotlight once again, as their artwork will be featured at HOTA!
Our Year 4 and Year 2 students as well as students from 1E, 1T, 1RJ and 1LM have contributed to two huge space themed murals that will be on display at HOTA.
From Monday 22 September until Saturday 4 October The Kids Take Over Festival
will be running at HOTA.
Get along and support our young artists and their amazing contributions.
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Last Friday our students attended a Beyond Benowa breakfast session hosted by Benowa State High School. They were fortunate enough to hear from guest speakers from Gilmour Space and their journey to launch a rocket into space!
These mornings are about celebrating more than connection over breakfast, it’s about the strength of collaboration between education and community. Benowa SHS, are committed to nurturing intelligent, creative, and determined young people future leaders, innovators, and contributors to society. But they know they cannot do this alone and these breakfasts are an opportunity for authentic partnerships with our community to provide our students with experiences that extend well beyond the classroom.
We thank Benowa State High School for providing this opportunity for our students.