Newsletters

Issue 16 | Term 4 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

No too indifferent to the recent start to the Bathurst 1000 at Mt Panorama, this term has got off to a very fast start with lots of activity already occurring. By the time you read this email 2 weeks of Term 4 would have already passed us by.
 

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2026 Colour Run Sliming
In the first week we celebrated the results from our Colour Run held at the end of last term with the official ‘Sliming’ afternoon. As much as ‘being slimed’ is not the greatest moment in anybody’s day, the afternoon was a hoot. The sun was out; the hill covered in students and staff from our school and excitement was high. One by one, highest fund raisers were announced, and their victims of sliming were brought forward for the official dumping of slime on their heads.

Here is a list of the achievements from that Colour Run Event:
Highest Fund Raisers - Shubham 6M, Angus Prep R, Kiara 1E
Highest Fund Raising Class - Prep B, 6M, Prep R

All prizes linked to funds being raised will be allocated to students over the coming weeks. These are currently in transit.  

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School Camps
Then, in our second week of school this term, Year 4 and Year 5 headed off to camp. Again, beautiful weather and lots of fun to be had. With regular updates coming in each day to the school updating us on the fun the students have been having, reinforces how lucky we are to still be having a camp program. It takes a lot of effort to organise these events and the three days certainly tire everybody out. Knowing how much the students get out of the camp, makes it worth it in the end. Thanks to all of our Year 4 and Year 5 teachers and aides who make this possible for the students.  

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Year 2 Step into History Incursion
It was very humorous watching the Year 2 students engage in their history experience in our hall this week. As students were taken back in time, to a world of ‘hard labour’ when clothes were scrubbed against a corrugated timber board (called washboards and wash tubs) and using an open long blade to shave a face and head (called a straight razor). I’m sure the students came home with a lot of tales about their newly acquired awareness of how things used to be, and how fortunate they are now to have the broad range of whitegoods to do that work for them.

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Graduation Year 6
A letter has gone out to all families in Year 6 this week outlining all you need to know for graduation this year.
If you have not received this information, please get in touch with your child’s class teacher as soon as you are able.

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Planning for Term 4
My experience with heavily congested calendars, as Term 4 can often be, is to plan backwards from Week 10 now. If you are fully planned for everything that will occur in the last 4 weeks of school, it makes it a lot better on fitting everything in. This is the same advice I give to the teachers, and it is also a process I go through with the leadership team. The question is a simple one, ‘Are we completely ready for the last 4 weeks of school today? If not, what do we need to do?

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Check the newsletter every fortnight for up-and-coming events, check the school calendar, check that all payments and permission slips are in for activities your children will be involved in via QParents and finalise any accounts at the school. Don’t forget to open up your personal digital calendars and lock in the dates.

Mr Michael Josey
Principal

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

• Year 6 First Aid Program - Monday 19 October
• Day for Daniel Student Council Fundraiser - Monday 26 October
• P&C Meeting - Wednesday 28 October
• Spring Clothing Swap - Wednesday 28 October
• World Teacher's Day - Friday 30 October
• Grandparent's Day - Friday 30 October
• BFactor Final - Friday 30 October

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Benowa Young Engineers!
Our young engineers are having fun designing and creating their very own Spoonies! Through this hands-on STEM activity, the children are developing engineering skills as they explore materials, solve problems and bring their ideas to life. It’s a wonderful opportunity to practise creativity and perseverance while learning through play.

 
Eco Marines Amabssadors Spring Clothing Swap

Our Eco Marines Ambassadors are excited to promote a special project they have been working on at our senior assembly this afternoon which is our Spring Clothing Swap.

Now is the perfect time to clean out your wardrobes, empty your drawers and get a couple of bags of too big, too small, not my style anymore clothing ready to bring to the swap! Make sure it's clean and good quality and bring to school in the first week back.

BUS PASSES - 2027

As we approach the commencement of Term 4, 2026, we would appreciate your assistance in sharing a notice with families at your school regarding bus pass applications for the 2027 school year.
Applications for 2027 bus passes will officially open on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, the first day of Term 4. We strongly encourage parents and guardians to apply early to allow sufficient time for applications to be processed and passes prepared for the start of the new school year.
Once processed, bus passes will be posted directly to schools for distribution from the commencement of Term 1, 2027. Families who apply early will help us ensure passes can be provided to schools as soon as possible for students to use in 2027.  
 

  Religious Instruction Christmas Assembly
The Religious Instruction Co-op invites children that do not participate in the R I classroom lesson to join the other children in the Christmas Assembly.  If you would permit your child to join this Assembly, please contact the Benowa State School office to inform of your child’s participation.

When: Friday, the 27^th of November
Where: Benowa State School Hall
Time: 12:40 – 1: 40pm
All grades attending

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 6:30am - 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.