Newsletters

Issue 14 | Term 3 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

Finally, an event in our calendar that was not threatened by bad weather! How beautiful and exciting was our day so that we could host the P&C Father’s Day Breakfast, Dad’s Read and the P&C Colour Run.

Students had the pleasure of so much more infrastructure this year with the colour run program. The colour run fundraising company was able to provide 3 inflatables, a foam machine and a soaker tent. With thanks to all those who helped with the set-up, we were also able to provide a slime pit, additional powder stations and water guns.

Congratulations to our community, staff and students for coming together and helping us provide this wonderful opportunity for our students and for getting behind this fundraiser for a much needed playground upgrade for our senior students.
 
 

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Celebration of Quality Teaching at Benowa State School
We have been asked by the Professional School Leaders Association of New Zealand to host a study tour at our school for their professional learning. The focus of their study is to examine our ‘Teaching of Reading’ practices and how this is taught to teachers in our school. During their visit on Monday 07 September they will observe lessons from Prep to Year 6 with a focus on the teaching of Fluency, Systematic Synthetic Phonics and Explicit Vocabulary Instruction. I wish to honour the incredible work of our teachers in this field of research and their high performing skills on show to school leaders wishing to take this learning back to their schools.
 

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Parent Teacher Meetings
We are moving into Parent-Teacher Meetings this coming fortnight and for some classes the fortnight after the school holidays. I know that our teachers have strongly encouraged you to join in this event and I wish to reinforce that message. It is a critical time where your child’s teacher has a specific dedicated message about your child’s progress at school, often sharing messages of achievement and attributes of their learning that surprise you and encourage you in your appreciation of their development as a learner.
Please make your booking through SOBS our online booking system. If you are unable to make your booking online, please email your child's teacher as soon as you are able.  
 

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Parent Inout Data
We would like to invite families to identify in writing, any pertinent information we might need to help guide us to make the best decisions when placing your child in next year's class. Please click here to download and complete the form. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Mr Michael Josey
Principal

Upcoming Events
All upcoming events are listed on the school website calendar.

• Prep Swimming - Monday 07 - Thursday 10 September, Monday 14 - Thursday 17 September
• Year 6 Street Science - Monday 07 September
• Gold Coast Primary Chess Tournament - Wednesday 09 September
• Year 3 Street Science - Wednesday 09 September
• Camp and Swimming Payments Due - Tuesday 15 September
• LAST DAY OF TERM - FRIDAY 18 September
• School Resumes - Tuesday 06 October

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As we move towards the final stage of Year 6, we would like to remind families of the importance of completing your child's enrolment at their local catchment secondary school before the term concludes.

Enrolling early helps ensure a smooth and successful transition from primary school to high school. It allows secondary schools to begin planning for the needs of their incoming students, including class placements, transition activities, wellbeing support, subject selections, and any additional learning or support requirements.
Most importantly, early enrolment helps schools get to know your child before they arrive, ensuring they are welcomed, supported, and ready to start their secondary schooling journey with confidence.

If you have not yet submitted an enrolment application, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible.
If you are unsure of your local catchment school or require assistance with the enrolment process, please check the attached for further information around how you enrol, where you can access the catchment maps and what High School you can direct you queries to.

Thank you for your support in helping us and our local secondary schools provide the best possible transition experience for your child.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION FLYER

The YMCA Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service is conveniently located at the heart of the School next to the Access Centre and operates Monday to Friday offering before and after school care from 6:30am - 8:45am and 2:55pm - 6:00pm.

The YMCA also offers vacation care during the school holidays from 6:00am - 6:00pm.

The YMCA OSHC services are operated by qualified and experienced educators providing a program framework centralised around the elements of Belonging, Being and Becoming, in an environment which is safe, inclusive, diverse, engaging and fun. 

For more information on our services, fees and programs please visit the YMCA website. Alternatively, you can call us on 0467 956 817 or email abw@ymcabrisbane.org.