If a picture can paint a thousand words, then let these inspirational pictures paint thousands more.

When 29 students walked through the door to participate in the World’s Greatest Shave, we had no idea just how far they would go in their fundraising efforts for this event. Just when you thought 29 students was incredible, waiting in the wings was our surprise teacher shave in the form of Mr. Bell. Each member of our Wilston State School team had a personal story to share that influenced and inspired them to sign up. Individually, they have gone above and beyond as they jumped aboard their fundraising journey but collectively, they have soared to new heights.

Thank you to each and every participant for your determination, bravery and selflessness when raising awareness of the World’s Greatest Shave and the Leukaemia Foundation. I’m sure this is a moment in your life that you will never forget – we certainly won’t.

Thank you to the Wilston community for supporting the fundraising event and any contributions great or small – every little bit helps.

Our collective fundraising amount continues to grow, however the current total stands at $29, 015.

Our fundraising efforts see us as the No 1 primary school in Australia and 7th out of 300 schools in Queensland. 

If you would like to donate, please click on the link below:

Once again, thank you and congratulations Wilston.

Parents as Partners: Reading in Prep

We are thrilled to share the exciting and impactful learning taking place in our Prep classrooms, particularly in the area of reading instruction. As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based education, we would like to invite the Wilston community to learn more about our approach.

Reading is a key component of the Australian Curriculum and a crucial foundation for Literacy development. As students begin their reading journey in Prep, it’s important to understand that, contrary to earlier beliefs, reading is not a natural process—it requires explicit and systematic instruction.

At Wilston State School, we take great pride in our daily, structured approach to teaching reading. Our practice is carefully differentiated to meet the diverse needs of all learners, and it is grounded in the latest research from the Science of Reading.

We warmly invite Prep families to attend our Parents as Partners afternoon on Tuesday, 29 April from 4:30pm – 5:30pm. During this session, we will share how this research is shaping our new reading instruction model for 2025 Prep classes.

Highlights of the session include:

• Exploring the decodable texts our students use as they build foundational reading skills.
• Demonstrations of teaching strategies used to help students recognise letters by name and sound, and decode words to support reading fluency and comprehension.
• An explanation of how our reading materials is now sequenced based on the complexity of the alphabetic code, rather than traditional levelled books.

We will also share strategies you can use at home to support your child’s reading development, nurture a love of books, and reinforce the skills they’re learning in class.

If you are unable to attend, the session will be recorded and a link will be provided for you to watch at your convenience.

We look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s literacy journey!

Please click on the LINK to register your attendance:

We look forward to seeing you.

On Wednesday 23April at 9:00am, Wilston State School will commemorate ANZAC Day during our whole school assembly.

All students must wear formal uniform for the Anzac Day assembly.

Throughout the assembly, we will welcome our special guests, listen to compelling readings and enjoy poignant songs performed by our school choir. 

As part of the ceremony, we would love for the significant red poppy to be displayed around the school. So, if you are looking for any holiday activities to keep your children occupied, we encourage you to click on the links below and make your own red poppy. On Tuesday 22April, your child will be given the opportunity to place their poppy on a poppy wall. The poppy will be pinned to the wall by an adult, therefore the poppy does not require a stem or a stick this year.

Please click on the links below for poppy design ideas:

How to make a Remembrance Day Poppy – Behind the News DIY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUi5rqMD7mc

How to make an ANZAC Day memorial poppy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe0uqc6ImgQ   

 Poppy Flower Craft:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLn3zP4Ord8

 DIY Paper Poppy Flower:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYZImc0Cuug&t=95s 

You many also have your own creative ideas so please feel free to tap into your artistic self when you make your ANZAC Day poppy! Enjoy the clip below.

We are offering the opportunity for our students to participate in Hear and Say’s Hear to Learn – School Hearing Screening program, to help ensure our students are hearing as well as they can, maximising their learning potential. This service will be at WSS on Tuesday 6 May and Thursday 8 May 2025 at a cost of $30 per student.  The school will invoice families closer to the testing time.

If you would like your child to have their hearing screened, you will need to complete a consent form or scan the QR code below prior to Sunday 27 April 2025. 

Cross Country - Rescheduled to Thursday 24 April 2025

A NEW consent form for the rescheduled Cross Country has now been released on QParents.  A hardcopy will be sent home to families who do not access QParents.  Please attend to the consent form as soon as you are able. 

Date: 24 April 2025

ORDER OF EVENTS:

Anzac Assembly Now Wednesday April 23

Due to the Cross Country reschedule, the Anzac Assembly with now take place on Wednesday April 23 at 9am.  We apologize for any inconvenience and hope parents can still make it along to support our choirs for their first performance of the year, and to honour our ANZACS.

All singers should wear their FORMAL UNIFORM for this performance.

Senior Music Uniforms – Thank You P&C!

Thanks to our wonderful P&C for funding the purchase of music t-shirts for our senior musicians and singers to wear as their new music uniform.  More to follow on this next term. We are grateful to Mr Sawbridge, the P&C and Ella Ferdinands for their support.

CHORAL FANFARE – Senior Choirs

Both the Chamber Choir and Wilston Wonders will be competing in the Biennial Choral Fanfare competition in Week 6 of Term 2.  At present we are scheduled to perform on Thursday 29 May during school time (week 6).  More information including consent and bus cost will be sent home early next term. 

World Book Online

“Who?” “What?” “Where?” “When?” 

Do you have little enquirers in your family?

Our P&C has provided a World Book Online subscription for our school community!

World Book Online is a useful and safe site for our students to read and research at school. It is also available to access at home! Have a browse through the articles together and enjoy some educational games and activities this holiday. Login details are provided on the flyer.

Congratulations to the following students who received a Star Award in Week 8:

Free Dress Fundraiser

Well done Wilston - you raised $830 for new sports equipment for your school! We look forward to seeing you enjoy the new equipment in Term 2.

Annual P&C Easter Egg Raffle

Thank you so much to everyone for your generous Easter donations! Your amazing support meant that we could award over 200 prizes to our children!! 

Congratulations to our Year 2 first prize winner! All the gifts have been distributed throughout the week by our Student Leaders. 

Thank you also to the families who collectively purchased close to 3,500 tickets and helped us raise $3,700 in revenue. Final thanks to the packing team for their time to support this great event.

Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 Playdates

Families of Prep to 2 of Wilston State School, this notification is for you!

Your P&C, in partnership with our school, is hosting playdates for the families of junior school students in 2025. It’s our pleasure to invite you to the oval for these catch ups and to kick a ball about with your friends.

The playdates are opportunities for you to meet and connect with other families in your year level as well as for your youngster to introduce you to their circle of friends and classmates. They are not ‘drop-and-go’ events – parents and carers are requested to stay for the fun! 

As a child-focused event, we request these events are alcohol-free and for the safety of all that you avoid bringing glass or products containing nuts.

• Prep – information and dates for your playdates are here
• Grade 1 – information and dates for your playdates are here
• Grade 2 – information and dates for your playdates are here

For any questions about these events please get in touch with the P&C or school via email (secretary@wilstonpandc.org.au or office@wilstonss.eq.edu.au).

We look forward to welcoming you to the oval very soon!

Pre-ordered Winter Jacket & Vest 

If you ordered a jacket &/or vest last year for winter 2025, please make payment at the uniform shop on a Wednesday or Friday morning.

Alternatively, you can top up your Munch Monitor account with $52 for a jacket and $35 for a vest. 

Then email uniform@wilstonpandc.org.au with your child's name and class.

Once the garments arrive, they will be distributed to the classrooms.

Delivery can be expected at the start of Term 2.

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