| ** Please do not reply to this email. This is an unmonitored inbox.** |
Issue 13 | Term 3 2026
Dear Parents and Carers,
Benowa has been alive with music these past few weeks, as our Music Department celebrated three spectacular weeks of standout performances at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod. The talent, energy, and dedication poured into each event truly highlighted what makes Benowa shine.
Congratulations to our Music Department - Mrs Solomon, Mrs Cardo and Mrs Jameson and their students have completed their last week of performances at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod. This is the pinnacle event of the year for our music teams and what a stellar performance it was. Their hardwork, dedication and committment to the program has been nothing short of amazing. We are so proud of each and every one of you. Benowa State School has again shone brightly in each genre and have taken home multiple awards. Congratulations on your oustanding results.
| CHOIR: | STRINGS: |
| Senior Choir - Gold 1st Place A Grade Choir | Senior Strings Ensemble - Gold 1st |
| Intermediate Choir - Gold 1st, Gold 3rd | Intermediate Strings Ensemble - Gold 2nd |
| Junior Choir - Gold 1st, Gold 3rd | Year 4 Strings Ensemble - Gold 2nd |
| Benowa Voices - Gold 1st | Beginner Strings Ensemble - Gold 1st |
| | |
| BAND: | |
| Junior Band - Gold 2nd | |
| Senior Band - Silver 3rd | |
| Jazz Band - Gold Highly Commended | |
Next week we have an extremely busy week. Plus it is a four day week with the
Gold Coast Show public holiday on Friday. Please do not come to school this day.
Thursday 03 September is a key day with the P&C's Father's Day Breakfast, Dad's Read, the Colour Run and the Student Council Crazy Hair Day all on the same day. Please ensure you bring a towel or two for when you collect your children in the afternoon and if they are heading to the YMCA OSHC, we strongly recommend a change of clothes. They will be wet and very colourful...
P&C COLOUR RUN
Last year our P&C raised funds to go towards creating a beautiful play space for our Preps. Now it is the Senior's turn. This year, the P&C will be holding a COLOUR RUN where all fundraising will go towards upgrading the Senior Playground.
The Colour Run will be held on Thursday 3 Septmeber at 2:15pm and all parents and carers are invited to come along and watch the fun! Flyers with all the information on how your child can raise funds have been sent home, please read and jump on board with some fundraising. Their target is $20,000.
VISIT MYPROFILEPAGE.COM.AU TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD! The class with the MOST profile sign ups wins an ice block party at the end of the week!
For further information, questions or if you wish to volunteer, please contact the P&C via email on pandc@benowass.eq.edu.au or visit their
Facebook page.
GOOD NEWS STORY
We had a lovely email from one of our parents sharing a little good deed that occurs on the way to school. It is one that is in keeping with our Benowa Way and the pride that comes from not only within our gates but all around them.
'I just wanted to share something lovely Lewis has been doing over the last few weeks. Once a week, he collects rubbish on the way to school (about 1 km) because he wants to help the planet. It’s completely his own idea and ongoing little project, and I’m really grateful for his enthusiasm.'
Thank you for your passion and enthusiasm to keep our planet (and our school) clean Lewis!
Mr Michael Josey
Principal
Upcoming Events
All upcoming events are listed on the
school website calendar.
- Book Week Parade - Tuesday 25 August 9am
- P&C Father's Day Breakfast - Thursday 03 September
- Dad's Read - Thursday 03 September
- P&C Colour Run - Thursday 03 September
- Student Council Crazy Hair Day - Thursday 03 September
- GOLD COAST SHOW DAY (No School) - Friday 28 August
- STUDENT FREE DAY (No School)- Friday 04 September
Like our Facebook page and bookmark our website to always be on top of information and events.
BENOWA SHINES AT THE QA SCIENCE SURVIVOR 2026
During National Science Week, two teams of talented Year 6 students from Benowa State School represented our school at the Queensland Academies Science Survivor 2026 competition.
The event challenged teams of four students to work together through a series of STEM-themed activities based on this year’s National Science Week theme,
Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All. Students needed to think quickly, problem-solve, communicate and use their science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills to tackle each challenge.
It was an incredibly exciting competition, with both Benowa teams neck and neck for first place throughout most of the event! Their teamwork, determination and problem-solving skills were fantastic to watch.
After the points were tallied and the final challenges completed, Benowa achieved an outstanding result, with our two teams finishing SECOND and THIRD overall!
This was an amazing achievement and something our students should be extremely proud of. They represented Benowa State School brilliantly and showed what can be achieved through teamwork, persistence and a willingness to take on a challenge.
Congratulations to both of our Year 6 teams on an outstanding STEM achievement! 
Our
Annual Book Week Parade will be held on
Tuesday 25 August at 9:15am on the top oval. Students are encouraged to dress up as their favourite book character or dress in line with this year's theme which is the 'Symphony of Stories', celebrating a harmonious collection of characters coming together to bring books to life.
Everyone is welcome to come along to watch the parade!LTQ GOLD COAST LANGUAGES SPEECH CONTEST
Last week, selected students proudly represented us at the LTQ Gold Coast Languages Speech Contest — an event designed to inspire primary and secondary students across the region to showcase excellence, memorisation, and strong communication skills in their chosen languages.
MERCI! Thank you all for your hard work, dedication, and preparation leading up to today. Every one of our students brought enthusiasm, confidence, and pride to the stage.
A special congratulations to the students listed below who achieved
Highly Commended or higher — an outstanding accomplishment!
Highly Commended: Baran, Winnie and Harry
3rd Place: Cindy YEAR 6 PARENTS - HAVE YOU ENROLLED YOUR CHILD IN HIGH SCHOOL?
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
| ** Please do not reply to this email. This is an unmonitored inbox.** |