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STEM Convention
Around 20 Wilston Year 6 students participated in the Regional STEM Convention on Thursday afternoon, joining dozens of other budding STEM students. Our groups shared their knowledge and understanding of solar power, water filtering techniques and strategies to reduce food waste. This was the first time that WSS students have had this opportunity and we were proud of them and of the fact that Wilston was selected as the host school. Congratulations to our water filtration group who won an award on the evening. Thank you to the P&C and the Tuckshop for supporting this event through provision of light refreshments.
Gala Days
I relished the opportunity to accompany our AFL teams at the first Gala Day in week 1. The students played some fabulous footie, and across the school, the reports of Wilston students were all very positive. The second Gala Day takes place today, Friday 17 October.
Year 4 Camp
Reports from our annual Year 4 camp have been very positive. This is the first time that the Year 4 campers have spent 2 nights away, and by all accounts it has been a very positive experience for them. Of course, as always, it is important to acknowledge the time that the staff give to camp, spending time away from their families to supervise and support the students.
City Collective Legacy Project
On Tuesday this week, our School Captains presented their Legacy Project work to The City Collective at QACI. We have been genuinely impressed with the work they have completed, and their presentation made us feel very proud.
Staffing plan for 2026
Currently, with the Leadership Team, I am working on developing the workforce plan for 2026, which includes allocation of teachers to year levels and roles for next year. This is quite a significant piece of work and involves making predictions concerning the number of students enrolled at the start of next year.
Please email your child's teacher if there is information that you feel we are not aware of, that is of relevance to class placement. If you are leaving our school at the end of the year and are not returning in 2026 (excluding Year 6), please complete this form so we can accurately prepare class lists.
Parents can expect to be informed of their child’s teacher in Week 10 of Term 4.
2026 Senior shirt designs
The Year 5 students have submitted many designs for next year’s senior shirt. They are very impressive, with some real standouts! We will select a shortlist of around 5 and then students will get to vote.
School captain and leaders process underway
The 2026 School Captain selection process has begun. This is being led by our Deputy Principal, Angela Romano. School Captain speeches take place on Tuesday 4th November. We look forward to those.
Announcer for a Week
I thoroughly enjoyed working with the students who secured the 'Announcer for a Week' at the Fete last term. You will definitely hear from them again this term.
Disco
Can't wait - I love a school disco. Thank you to the co-ordinators who are doing a wonderful job organising this event. Please don't be a stranger - volunteer as your help will secure the success of this event.
See you at the disco, Wilston!
Michael Sawbridge – Principal
Save the Date:
- Market Day - Monday 20 October (bring cash!)
- Spring Concert - 29 October 2025
This time next week our hall will be transformed into the 2025 Disco.
This is what you need to know -
- Buy your disco tickets before Wednesday to avoid queues and missing out on 'dancing' time.
- Wristbands will be delivered towards the end of next week.
- As parents are to be in attendance - please volunteer. Volunteering will be fun as we all enjoy the 2025 Disco in our new venue.
We are looking forward to welcoming our new Prep families to Wilston on Tuesday and Wednesday next week for our Prep Transition Mornings.
Thank you to the Student Leaders who have volunteered to assist on the mornings with School Tours.
HOLOGRAM ZOO INCURSION – Monday, 27 October 2025
A Hologram Zoo is visiting Wilston on Monday, 27 October 2025 (Week 4). A Hologram Zoo is like a normal zoo, except all of the animals are made out of laser light, and you can put your hand straight through them! Brisbane-based Axiom Holographics recently received a $1 million grant from the Australian government and to say thank you, are providing Queensland schools free STEM incursions about the science behind 3D and hologram technology. This free incursion is open to all students from Year 3-6. All participating students receive a pair of 3D glasses (very 1950s retro) and a small 3D projection box to take home. The presentation lasts about 45 minutes and will be conducted by an Axiom Holographics staff member.
BRIGHT FUTURE STEM INCURSION
Bright Future STEM program will be visiting Wilston on Tuesday 18th November and Wednesday 19th November to present to Year 5 and 6 students.
The program aims to raise students’ awareness of the diverse career opportunities made available through the study of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
The presenting organisation, Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association (AREEA), has developed this program due to a decline in these areas of study, despite a forecasted growth in demand for these skills for the future workforce.
This unique national program gives students in Years 5-6 the opportunity to engage with industry
STEM professionals, learn about diverse and rewarding careers and participate in hands-on,
interactive STEM based activities.
There is a free incursion. Year 6 students will participate in a session on Tuesday, and Year 5 students on Wednesday. There are two sessions per day.
The attached Media Permission Consent Permission Slip asks parents to provide consent (or otherwise) for photographs or video footage to be taken by the program co-ordinators of students during the incursion. The photographs and/or video footage is for promotional purposes only. Please return completed Permission Slips to your child’s class teacher. Students without completed Media Permission Consent Slips will still be able to participate in the incursion, but will be photographed from behind or in other non-identifying ways.
Book Club Issue 7 - Orders due next Monday, 20 October!
Brochures have been distributed for our last Book Club of 2025. Please order online using the LOOP system by Monday 20 October. This is a quick turnaround, so if you haven’t ordered yet, please browse and purchase this weekend if possible.
Buying books for Christmas presents? The Gift function has been switched on. This allows parents to purchase books as gifts and secretly pick orders up from the school rather than having them delivered to children in the classroom!
Wilston Book Fair 2025
We are excited to be partnering with our local bookshop for our annual Book Fair! Quick Brown Fox from Carberry Street will be providing us with lovely books in week 6 (November 10-14) to create a pop-up bookshop in our library!
Students will browse during library sessions and bring home a short wish list for your consideration. While there is no obligation to buy, those interested can purchase online or in-store as well as in our physical Book Fair. More information will follow in the next newsletter.
To help our Book Fair run smoothly, we will be seeking volunteers to attend for trading sessions before and after school. A sign-up sheet will be sent out soon.
Science competition entries will be on display in the Library in Week 3. Parents are welcome to visit the Library and look at the entries.
Click HERE for the latest news from Swim Club.
Tis the season… for swimming and MANGOES!
Buy a tray (or trays) of mangoes and have them delivered to school towards the end of term 4. In doing so you will be supporting our fantastic swim club - the Wilston Crocs.
Orders due in by 27 October at https://wilston-crocs-mango-fundraiser.square.site/
From the Office of Jimmy Sullivan, MP
Once again, Jimmy is running a Christmas colouring-in competition for students in Year 3 with the successful winners being incorporated onto Jimmy’s annual Christmas Card. The design for this year’s competition can be downloaded here:-
Copies will also be available for collection from the School Office.
There will also be prizes awarded to runners up.
The competition will close at close of business on Friday 24th October 2025.
