Issue 8 | Term 2 2026
Dear Parents and Carers,
What a wild couple of weeks of weather we have had! The intense rain lead to many event cancellations and even a fallen tree across Benowa Road, but in spite all of this, Benowa State School has managed to shine at the events we have attended and are highlighted below.
So far the weather is clear for our Year 5 and 6 Interschool Sports Competition on Wednesday 03 June.
I would like to put a call out to our parent community to assist with umpiring again this round.
If you are knowledgeable, confident and are available next Wednesday 03 June from 12:15pm to 2:30pm to come our sporting fields to umpire any of these 3 sports:
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Soccer - Benowa State School (4 people needed)
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Basketball - Benowa State School (3 people needed)
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Netball - Southport Netball Association (next to Bellevue Park State School (4 people needed)
If so, please send me an email as soon as you are able
principal@benowass.eq.edu.au.
If you have played the game yourself and been actively involved in the sport, then you would probably make the perfect primary school inter-school sport umpire.
Mr Michael Josey
Principal
Upcoming Events
All upcoming events are listed on the
school website calendar.
- Senior Athletics Trials - Thursday 04 June (10-12 years)
- Principal's School Tour - Wednesday 10 June (For new enrolments)
- Choir Workshops - Thursday 11 June
- Kokoda Challenge - Saturday 13 June
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Last Wednesday, Mrs Haddow lead our Chess teams to St Kevin's Catholic School to partake in the Gardiner Chess Gold Coast Primary Chess Competition for Term 2. The 43 students all performed extremely well across the 4 Divisions and Benowa State School came away with the following results:
| E Division: | D Division: |
| Merit - Tien N | Merit - Teresa M, Amelia M, Daniel C, Amish B |
| 1st Place Individual Gold - Joseph Z | 1st Place Individual Gold - Ashvarth V |
| | 3rd Place Individual Bronze - Zane S |
| | 1st Place Group Gold - Quentin H, Amish B, Wade G, Ashvarth V |
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| A Division: | C Division: |
| Merit - Thomas H | Merit - Ryan K, Noah W, Gerelt-Odd Z, Tiam K, Thiago MC, Zack W |
| | 1st Place Individual Gold - Charlie T |
| | 2nd Place Individual Silver - Sam W |
| | 1st Place Group Gold - Ryan K, Noah W, Sam W, Charlie T |
| | 3rd Place Group Bronze - Tiam K, Thiago MC, Zack W, Teddie P |
A merit is winning 4 1/2 games (draw is the half) or more out of 7.Well done students, we are very proud of your efforts.
The Kokoda Challenge is just weeks away!
Our Kokoda teams have had a few days off due to the weather and conditions in the forest. But that doesn't dampen their spirits nor determination as they continue to train indoors and whenever the weather permits.
Well done to our teachers and students who have persisted, it goes to show our true Benowa grit and determination that will no doubt shine through again on the 13 June. Go Benowa!
We would love everyone to be able to donate a small amount in support of our Kokoda teams who are fundraising for The Kokoda Youth Foundation. A local charity that has been empowering young Australians to achieve extraordinary things for over 20 years.
You can access our fundraising page here.
Under 8's Day was AMAZING!
This year marked 70 years of Under 8's Day and what a day it was! Our morning was filled with laughter and fun across the entire Junior playground, as our Prep, Year 1 and Year 2's visited all the activities on offer.
A big thank you to our wonderful Year 6 students who helped out and assisted our Junior students and our friends at Benowa State High School who brought bubbles and slime and so much messy fun to our Under 8's morning. We are so grateful
Thank you to everyone who came along to celebrate with us, thank you to our Kindys for coming along to share in the fun and helped make our Under 8's day so magical
A big shout out to our Ecomarines Ambassadors who have helped out at our last two Food Forest Markets.
We have had an abundance of bananas, bok choy and pawpaws harvested from our food forest and for sale each Friday morning with huge success. All proceeds from our markets go straight back into our garden.
Thank you to our community who have come along to support our Food Forest, we are so proud to be able to share our garden with you and sell our deliciously, fresh, organic produce.
Free Live Event for Parents: Raising Boys with Dr Justin Coulson
Raising boys today feels more complicated than ever. Between the daily battles over screen time, sudden drops in school motivation, and explosive emotional outbursts, it is easy to feel overwhelmed.
To help our families navigate these challenges,
Benowa State School has secured free access to a live "
Ask Me Anything" online session with Dr Justin Coulson on June 16.
Celebrating the launch of his highly anticipated new book, BOYS, Dr Coulson will be answering your most pressing questions about how to deeply connect with your son, manage the ongoing tension around screens, and guide him toward becoming a good, resilient man.
When: Tuesday 16 June 2026 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM AEST
Where: Online (Join from the comfort of your living room)
Cost: FREE for Benowa State School families
Click here to register and receive your private event link:
happyfamilies.com.au/schools-ask-me-anything-for-parents
On Monday the 11th of May our Year 5 and 6 STEM Robotics students had an exciting day attending the SUMO LEGO Competition at Carrara Indoor Stadium. All students participated enthusiastically, demonstrating teamwork, creativity and problem-solving skills throughout the event.
It was wonderful to see students challenge themselves, learn new robotics skills and support one another in such a positive environment. Most importantly, everyone had fun working together as a team, while gaining valuable hands-on experience in coding, design and engineering.
Congratulations to Sean, Troy, Asir and Oliver from our Team 3 - Robot Masters who received the Design, Core Value and Innovative Awards!
STEM Coaches Mrs Barling and Mrs Williams are incredibly proud of the way our students represented our school and embraced every opportunity to learn.
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Future Innovators in Action!
This term, a group of ten Year 6 students had the exciting opportunity to step beyond the classroom and experience the world of STEM through the Queensland Academies STEM Masterclass Program. Across four engaging after-school sessions, students travelled to the Queensland Academies Health Sciences Campus where they worked alongside STEM specialists and students from other schools.
Each workshop encouraged students to think creatively, tackle challenges and explore how STEM connects to the world around us. Through hands-on investigations and collaborative tasks, students discovered that learning can happen in some very exciting ways!
Human Performance and Movement
Students explored how the body moves and functions while participating in an exciting scavenger hunt challenge. Along the way, they investigated concepts such as energy, movement and teamwork through active and interactive tasks.
Becoming Young Scientists
The chemistry labs were a highlight, with students suiting up in safety gear and stepping into the role of scientists. They experimented with mixtures, observed reactions and investigated how science works in real-life settings.
Maths Beyond the Classroom
Students became mathematical detectives as they worked together to solve a challenging mystery using clues, logic and problem-solving skills. Through games, puzzles and hands-on activities, they explored new mathematical concepts in a fun and engaging way.
Messy Mixtures and Curious Creations
Students explored the fascinating world of non-Newtonian fluids by creating and experimenting with Oobleck. Through hands-on investigation, they observed how materials can behave like both a liquid and a solid, while discussing properties of matter and testing how science can sometimes challenge our expectations.
Beyond the STEM learning, students developed teamwork skills, built confidence and formed connections with students from different schools. It was wonderful to see them challenge themselves, take risks in their thinking and embrace new experiences.
We are incredibly proud of the curiosity, enthusiasm and problem-solving skills our students demonstrated throughout the program and look forward to seeing where their passion for STEM takes them next!
