Wynnum West State School in Wynnum West | Community organisation

Wynnum West State School

Locality: Wynnum West

Phone: +61 7 3893 6888

Address: 2036 Wynnum Road 4178 Wynnum West, QLD, Australia

Website: https://wynnumwestss.eq.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Yr 6 Graduation tickets are available for purchase until Wednesday. Please make sure you have purchased yours. Tickets can be paid for via the invoice using BPoint or at the school office using EFTPOS. The school office is cashless so please do not send cash to school with your student. The payment window is open Monday through to Thursdays from 8am until 11am.

25.01.2022 Year 6 camp is coming up quickly. Have you got everything you need? Make sure you check the list and have handed all the paperwork in. Not long to go now!

25.01.2022 More photos of our Leaders with Joan Pease MP.

25.01.2022 Mr Jeffries has set the staff a challenge to buy a book from Book Fair and donate it to the school. Now the P&C has set a challenge for families to buy and donate a book as well. Mr Jeffries has done both, staff member donation and family donation. Mrs Olsen was very happy to accept the donation. Thanks Mr Jeffries, Dustin and Casey.

25.01.2022 Last Friday 4/3WK held an art show for the staff and students. It was a wonderful event enjoyed by everyone. We have some amazing artists amongst us.

24.01.2022 R U OK? We have recognised R U OK Day today. Have the conversation and lighten the load.

24.01.2022 We have just spoken to our Yr 6 campers and they should be back by 2.40pm. Please meet your student at School Road. Thanks!

23.01.2022 It was National Fairy Bread Day today and our lovely tuck shop ladies (who know what children love to eat) provided fairy bread to our students today. Thanks for the kind gesture ladies, it bought lots of smiles to our student's faces!

23.01.2022 Can you see anyone you recognise?

22.01.2022 The students wore yellow, teachers and staff got involved and yes we asked the question. Thanks for being such a caring community Wynnum West. #RUOK?

22.01.2022 Term 3 was big! We said farewell to Ms Amos and Mrs Law as they both retired and we have welcomed Mr Ben Turner as our Principal and Mrs Kim Phillips as our Business Manager! We had excursions, Yr 6 camp, parent teachers interviews done over the phone. We had under 8 day celebrations and sports carnivals! Super Dragon and Gold Class celebrations plus all the learning the students have done, so so busy. We also have to thank the community for your support with the new way we have had to do things thanks to COVID-19. You have all been amazing and we thank you for your continued understanding and support!! But for now its time to rest relax and recharge! We look forward to seeing you again on Tuesday 6 October, have a safe and happy holiday and remember keep washing those hands!

22.01.2022 The Yr 6 students headed off to Camp Maranatha this morning. They have arrived there safely and were excited to have their introduction to camp life.

21.01.2022 The Preps are having a wonderful time at the farm. Here are a few photos of their day so far.

21.01.2022 Everyone enjoyed the Gold Rush Excursion. It is such a great experience for our students!

21.01.2022 We are recognising R U OK Day tomorrow. Students and staff are encouraged to wear yellow. No gold coin is required, we are just having a yellow day to raise awareness. A conversation could change a life.

21.01.2022 Our students have loved celebrating Science Week with lots of activites about Ocean Life in the library.

20.01.2022 The Fathers Day Stall will be operating again this Thursday. Please remember that due to covid19 restrictions, parents cannot come on site. Thanks.

19.01.2022 DONT FORGET PUPIL FREE DAY FRIDAY SEPT 4DONT FORGET PUPIL FREE DAY FRIDAY SEPT 4

19.01.2022 This Thursday our Prep to Yr 2 students will be participating in Under 8's day. Unfortunately due to Covid-19 restrictions parents/caregivers will not be able to attend. The theme for this year is play, playfulness and engaged learners. Please ensure your children bring the following things, full correct school uniform, running shoes, school hat and sunscreen, a full water bottle, morning tea and lunch as usual. The children will have a variety of activies throughout the day. We will take lots of photos to post on our fb page so you can see the great activities the children participated in during our Under 8's celebration.

18.01.2022 But wait Yr 6 parents and WW community, there are more photos coming through from Camp Maranatha... and dont worry about their dinner, last nights meal looks great to us!

18.01.2022 Hot Chocolate and PJ Day is back. This Friday (11 September), the PBP Committee is hosting a hot chocolate and pyjama day. Children can wear their pj's and have a warm chocolate drink. Please give $2 to your classroom teacher and return the permission slip by Thursday. The permission slip with more information with be going home today.

17.01.2022 Here is a little look at what happens in Prep.

17.01.2022 Lets have some fun in 2020! The P&C are hosting a Christmas Disco on Friday 4th December starting at 5.30pm. A permission form and a letter was sent home with the students on November 16. Cost is $10 for a meal deal and disco entry or $5 for disco entry only. Forms and payment must be returned by Monday 30 November.

17.01.2022 Ms Amos called in today to say thank you for the lovely garden seat presented to her for her retirement from the school community. The seat is situated in the grassy area near the Administration Building.

17.01.2022 Did you know that our wonderful teachers, Mrs Joanne Williams, Mrs Trish Gillan and Mr Matt Frazer have been nominated for Brisbane's Teacher of the Year. Thanks to our school community and to the parents who have nominated them. Wynnum West State School is very proud of our teachers and their hard work and commitment to our students and all our other teachers and staff who make our school such a great place to be!

17.01.2022 Congratulations to our Term 3 Super Dragons. The Super Dragons were lucky enough to do some tie-dye pillow cases and some puffy paint artwork on a pair of socks each. After all the excitment they enjoyed lunch on the back deck with Mr Turner.

17.01.2022 Remember to get your permission forms and meal deal info for the disco back to school as soon as you can! The canteen is catering and must have orders in by Monday 30 November. There is no online ordering for the disco or meal deal. See you there!

16.01.2022 Today Yr 6 students did raft building, mid ropes and spent time in the pool. Loads more fun coming!

16.01.2022 From our Library. As the school year is coming to a close, we would like to thank our wonderful school community for all the support given to the library this year. We have appreciated the ongoing support of staff, our P&C, our families and local businesses so much! We would also like to ask that you please remind the students to return any library books to the school library at the earliest convenience possible so that we may re-shelve and organise the library ready for 2021.... We also would like to thank the Christmas Elves ( Bobby and Tayla) who put up this tree and decorated it so beautifully for us. What a lovely surprise! We wish you a safe add Happy Christmas and look forward to another great year in the library here at Wynnum West in 2021. Kerri and Deanne See more

16.01.2022 We have had a member of the community send in some school photos from 1976? Do you recognise anyone? Let us know if you do. What great photos!

16.01.2022 Fathers Day Stall Last day tomorrow! Great gifts available Fathers Day Stall Last day tomorrow! Great gifts available

16.01.2022 Just a reminder that there is an early mark for everyone this year as Term 4 2020 ends on Wednesday December 9.

15.01.2022 Our Fathers Day Stall is being held on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Before school purchases and first break. Unfortunately due to Covid 19, parents cannot come on site.

13.01.2022 Creating a collage of orchestral instruments and exploring piano keys and hammers kept the Yr 4 students entertained and busy in music yesterday.

13.01.2022 Have you been to Wynnum West Wombats yet? Today they enjoyed water play out in the shady grassed area and the indoor set up looks equally as inviting! Come along and join our Play Steps every Monday and Tuesday morning from 9am to 10.30am.

13.01.2022 For your calendars: 4th September Pupil Free Day.For your calendars: 4th September Pupil Free Day.

13.01.2022 Let the adventure begin Yr 6 campers!! People at home please enjoy a little glimpse into what happened at Camp Maranatha yesterday and last night. From all reports everyone is happy and having a great time. Mr Turner is visitng the Yr 6 camp today, we wonder what adventures he will take part in? Stay tuned for more photos over the next couple of days.

11.01.2022 Wynnum West State School staff looking after their wellbeing with a walk along the waterfront. Take some time for self care.

11.01.2022 Join us for Australia's national celebration of teacher aides! Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week is an opportunity to acknowledge the important role of teacher aides, whose hard work and dedication make a difference to students, teachers and school community. The week long celebration means there is plenty of time to make sure all teacher aides in schools are acknowledged. A big shout out to WWSS teacher aides.... THANK YOU for everything you do!

11.01.2022 Our Prep 2021 (Group 2) students enjoyed an orientation morning of Stories and Songs in the Library today. More orientation mornings are coming up.

09.01.2022 Lots of singing, dancing and playing musical instruments with Ms Bawtree today. Just a glimpse into what Prep 2021 will look like. Looks like everyone enjoyed themselves. #group2 #prep2021 #wwss

09.01.2022 We would like to thank Helping Hands Network Wynnum West for everything they do for our students!! The WW community is very appreciative.

08.01.2022 Esther got to school early for Choir practice and happily played the office ladies a tune on the ukulel! What a lovely way to start the day.

08.01.2022 Yr 4 have been learning how language features can be used to help make inferences about characters. The Yr 4 teachers are very proud of the work their students have done. Great work Yr 4.

07.01.2022 Keep an eye on your school these holidays! Happy day 1

06.01.2022 Mrs Krasch sent some pics of the Wombats in action. Don't miss out, Wombats is on again tomorrow morning.

05.01.2022 Prep 'Pp' day has been moved from tomorrow (due to weather) to Friday 26th Feb.Prep 'Pp' day has been moved from tomorrow (due to weather) to Friday 26th Feb.

04.01.2022 Dont worry about ironing the uniform for tomorrow! Remember its pyjama and hot chocolate Day! See you in your pjs. Please remember normal school shoes to be worn.

04.01.2022 Have you enrolled your Prep student for 2021. Call the office to see if you are in our catchment, enrolment packs are ready for you to collect. We have wonderful facilities and a great community.

04.01.2022 Book Fair opened today in the Library. It will run until Friday. Book Fair is open before school from 8am. Unfortunately due to Covid 19 Parents/caregivers are unable to attend. The students have been completing wish lists to take home. Also purchases can be made online through Scholastic. Make sure to ask your student if they have a wish list. Lots of wonderful books are available.

02.01.2022 Year 6 camp is tomorrow! Students need to be at school by 8am as the bus will leave promptly at 8.30am. Please ensure any medication is correctly labelled with a pharmacy label. Children can be dropped off at School Road (back track) entrance but due to Covid19 restrictions parents can not be on site. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for pictures and updates over the next few days!

02.01.2022 We were kindly donated these beautiful books by Big W Capalaba, thanks to Amy Zumaeta, in celebration of NAIDOC week! They are valuable resources and will make a wonderful addition to our school library. Thank you from our Wynnum West community.

02.01.2022 Year 3 excursion - History in a Box is on Tuesday 8 September. Payment is due this week. On this excursion the children will interpret sources of historical data as well as other activities. This excursion is always an enjoyable and informative day for our Yr 3's.

02.01.2022 Payment for the Prep Excursion is due this Thursday. Please call the office if you need to organise a payment plan. Thanks.

01.01.2022 What a wonderful day was had by our Under 8's. Thanks to everyone who helped out on the day.

01.01.2022 P&C Meeting this Wednesday 6pm in the Administration Building, we look forward to seeing you all here!