As Term 3 comes to a close, we are filled with pride at the learning experiences that both students and teachers have been able to participate in here at Wilston State School.  None of this would be possible without the dedication of staff and the wonderful partnership we have with our P&C, P&C Business Units and families.

Teaching and Learning

Parent Teacher Interviews - This week, our teachers have been conducting Parent-Teacher Interviews, a process that continues to be strongly supported by our parent community. This teamwork is vital for ensuring that we are providing the best possible support for all our students.

Planning Days – Over the past two weeks, every teacher has participated in a dedicated planning day. These sessions provided an opportunity to work closely with our Head of Curriculum, Beth Cooper, to unpack the Term 4 curriculum expectations. From this collaborative work, teachers are developing their weekly and daily plans to support student success across all learning areas. Importantly, these daily plans are continually adapted to suit the learning needs of students in each class, providing both enrichment and targeted support where required.

This focused planning supports our commitment to high-quality teaching and student success.

Student Opportunities – We have seen some of our students engage in exciting enrichment opportunities, including our Market Day, Maths Tournament, APSMO Olympiad and the Science Competition. These events have been incredibly successful, providing our students with valuable experiences that go beyond the classroom. These events are an important part of our school culture, offering opportunities for students to develop essential skills such as collaboration, communication, and perseverance. We are proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing their continued growth.

We would also like to extend a huge thank you to our dedicated teachers who have supported and guided these endeavours. Their commitment to providing these enriching opportunities is invaluable.

Facilities

We would like to sincerely thank the P&C for the ongoing support of our school facilities through generous funding. Your contributions have made a significant impact.

Thanks to the leadership of Bek Dixon and her dedicated team, along with some financial assistance from the P&C, we have been able to achieve some great improvements and developments so far in 2025. Your support plays a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming, and well-equipped environment for our students and staff.

The asbestos was successfully removed from D block and we have had full clearance for the hygienist.

Stage 1 of the Prep Playground opened this week.

Important Change

Blue card changes are coming from 20 September.

These changes include:

• parent volunteers will require blue cards if:

• • services or activities do not include their own child
  • they attend overnight excursions or camps
  • close personal contact may occur with another child (such as assisting with toileting, bathing or dressing).
    
    
• external businesses providing services in schools or to children will need a blue card.

For more information about the upcoming changes, visit the Queensland Government website: https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card-system-changes  

Looking Ahead

If you are leaving our school at the end of the year and are not returning in 2026, please complete the form below so we can accurately prepare class lists.

Term 4 is a time when we start to plan ahead for the upcoming school year. When considering class groupings, we aim to meet the social, emotional and learning needs of all our students. All teachers (who know our students very well) and admin meet regularly to consider student placement into classes. 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. 

We’re thrilled to share that in 2026, Wilston will be staging our very own school musical!

The musical will take place in Term 3 of 2026, with the cast made up of Year 5 and 6 students. While the performance will be led by these year levels, we want the whole school involved – from advertising and marketing to prop and set creation. This will give our younger students something to look forward to when it’s their turn in Year 5 and 6.

The official show title will be revealed at the end of Talent Show in Term 4!

Jennifer Dietz
Acting Principal