Issue 17 | Term 4 2025
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we enter this extremely busy time in Term 4, I ask you to please be vigilant in reading the communications coming from the school. We have lots of important events on the horizon and we hope your child is able to participate and enjoy this term to the fullest.
B Block Closure and Disruption to Classes - Last Two Weeks of School Further reminder that in the last two weeks of school this term,
B Block will be closed off in preparation for asbestos removal in the school holidays. This will require B Block classes to relocate to other classrooms within the school. To make room for them, our
Year 6 classes and some of our Year 5 classes will be moving to W Block at Benowa State High School for the last two weeks of school. I will be communicating with all families affected by this more formally and with greater details very soon. I do realise you will have a dozen questions, most likely the ones we are in the process of resolving at the moment.
Please be patient, we will get all the information to you, giving plenty of preparation time for this move.
Swimming Carnival Cancellation We have decided to
cancel this year's Swimming Carnival. This is the first time in many years that we have done this, however, there have been a range of significant, contributing factors that has led to this decision:
- Our PE Teacher Mr Smith is away on leave and he holds a lot a valuable operational knowledge for conducting this event
- The take up by students is extremely low this year (96), which significantly limits the staff we can send to the carnival
- The significant range of disruptions in the school with the temporary closure of B Block on the day of the carnival
Beach Gala Day The window for Year 5 - 6 students to attend the
Beach Gala Day is closing quickly. It is a truly wonderful event in the calendar for students in this final term of the year and one of the last excursions our Year 6 cohort will attend. Please ensure your payment ($15) is made
before the cut off and permission has been granted via QParents.
Late payments will not be accepted.
World Teacher's Day Today is that special time of the year to
recognise the wonderful work of our teachers. Their patience, dedication to students care, and providing the best possible learning environment for our students is truly valued. Take the time to say thanks.
Prep Play Project (Deductible Gift Recipient Initiative) In the first week of Term 4, you would have received information via email regarding an exciting upcoming project to
redevelop our Prep Area. This email outlines the project and voluntary contribution opportunity through our
Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) initiative. This is a very exciting project for us and one that will create a wonderful space for our newest and youngest students to foster their love for learning through play.
e-Scooters, e-bikes and e-boards
E-scooters, e-bikes and e-boards (personal mobility devices) are not permitted at school.
Please note: Children under 12 years of age
must not ride personal mobility devices.
To ride a personal mobility device, you must be either:
- at least 16 years, or
- at least 12 years and supervised by an adult while riding the device.
This means that no students attending Benowa State School are to arrive riding a personal mobility device unless they are already 12 years of age, and are under the supervision of their parents.
For more information on the rules around personal mobility devices,
please click here.
Upcoming Events Please keep an eye on our
school calendar and the emails that come home.
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Year 3 Swimming - Every Thursday from 16 October
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Bike Safety Makeup Lessons - please check with your class teacher
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Band, Strings and Choir Soirees - Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 November
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Prep Santa Show - Wednesday 12 November
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Year 6 Camp - Tuesday 18 - Friday 21 November
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Celebration of Learning P - Y2 - Monday 1 - Thursday 4 December
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Awards Morning - Friday 5 December
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Year 6 Graduation - Wednesday 3 December
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Benowa Carols - Friday 5 December
Mr Josey Principal