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Happy 135th Birthday Woombye State School!!!!
Last Monday 17th August 2020, Woombye State School turned 135
years old!!! Unfortunately, our current Covid-19 restrictions
have prevented any form of formal celebrations. However,
we have much to celebrate as we continue to be one of the
best Primary Schools on the Sunshine Coast. The history of
our school starts back in the gold rush days as explained in
the following paragraphs.
TERM MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
WEEK
7
24th August
2020
25th August
2020
26th August
2020
27th August 2020
28th August 2020
INTERHOUSE
ATHLETICS
ALL STUDENTS
WEEK
8
31st August
2020
1st September
2020
2nd September
2020
SWIMMING
YR 3 & 4
PALMWOODS
POOL
3th September
2020
SWIMMING
YR 3 & 4
PALMWOODS
POOL
4th September
2020
SWIMMING
YR 3 & 4
PALMWOODS
POOL
Woombye Whispers
“Thought of the Day:- “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new
dream.” – C. J. Lewis
Principal: Paul Lowik Deputy Principal: Tina Brosnan Student Absence Line: 5451 3260
Phone: 5451 3222 Fax: 5451 3200 P & C: 5451 3229 OSHC: 0417 923 829 School Watch: 131 788
Website: www.woombyess.eq.edu.au Email: admin@woombyess.eq.edu.au 21st August 2020
Soon after the discovery of gold at Gympie in 1867, a Cobb and Co. coach route was
established, passing over the hill on which our
school now stands. A changing camp was
necessary, so the settlement of Cobb's Camp
came into being. As the population increased, a
school was needed, so Cobb's Camp School, No.
476 was established, the opening day being 17
August, 1885. This very small school grew with
the arrival of more settlers, and the advent of
the railway line from Landsborough to
Woombye. Woombye was an aboriginal name for
the black myrtle which grew in the scrub, its
straight, tough stems being used by the coach
drivers for whip handles. Another source
attributes the name "Woombye" as an aboriginal word meaning "the place of the black
snake".
As more children attended the school, a library building now known as Cobbs Cottage was
built, and then a separate infants building was erected at right angles to it. As the years
have gone by, so the school has progressed with more buildings being added, some wooden,
two modular buildings, and later, a modern brick building. During the early fifties, the
scheme to convert a rather steep hill into a series of flat terraced playing areas, evolved,
and so we now have the playground of which Woombye School is justifiably proud. Also during
this era the first school transport came into being, a taxi bringing in the West Woombye
children. Today a fleet of buses provides easy access from the surrounding area.
There have been many teachers, but perhaps the name of J.T. Wilson is more remembered,
as during his span of office from 1899 to 1926 he helped the fruit industry for which
Woombye is famous by being instrumental in getting the first fruit train organised.
The nineties saw the development of a new building program to cater for enrolment growth
and to ensure that our ovals remained available as play areas. Major building re- development
occurred with the sale of B block, relocation of C block and construction of a new covered
area and amenities block as well as a new administration and teaching block (H Block).
In 2009, Woombye State School received a new hall and library as part of the “Building
Education Reform” Federal Funding Package. The school expanded even further early in 2012
with the acquisition of a further allotment of land. This land has been used for further
expansion with the construction of more classrooms, a music room and instrumental music
room completed in 2015. During 2018 and 2019, our school grounds were further enhanced
with the terracing of the banks separating the play areas and extensive landscaping to
mitigate erosion issues.
Today, Woombye State School has an enviable reputation
around the Sunshine Coast with an enrolment of 480 students.
We are proud of our history and our achievements and look
forward to serving the Woombye Community for many more
years to come.
Tina’s Business
Dear Parents,
Our staff and students have the right to come to our school and feel safe, valued and
respected. We value our close relationships with our parents. We value the time and
commitment that parents make to support us so their child can learn and achieve their
potential. These relationships help us to support our students to achieve their very best.
Whilst we understand there are times where emotions or frustrations can strain relationships,
attacking staff members verbally, taking these frustrations out on them, or being
disrespectful towards staff is not acceptable.
In the event that a parent is threatening, abusive,
using insulting language or disrupting the good
order or management of the school, parents need
to understand and respect that there are
processes to protect our rights to work in a safe
environment. These processes give Principals the
authority to give directions about an individual’s
conduct or movement on school property.
As a school community, we all need to work
together to create a safe and productive learning
environment for everyone.
Parents are also remind that at no time are they
to “take matter” into their own hands and
approach or to speak to another child about their
behaviour or issue that may have occurred on
school premises. Where there are concerns, please ensure you raise these concerns with your
child’s teacher, Paul or myself.
Parentline Cyberbullying training for Parents:- Parentline Cyberbullying support training
has been designed for use by all adults who care for older children and teens at risk of, or
already have experiences with cyberbullying. To view the landing page and access the training
resources: CLICK HERE
This training is FREE and available 24/7 via any internet enabled device.
The Parentline Cyberbullying training will be helpful to parents, carers and grandparents
who are:
Nervous or fearful of using the internet or new devices
Anxious about their young ones using the internet
Concerned cyberbullying may be impacting their child
Concerned their child may be engaging in cyberbullying behaviours
Would like to learn how to identify when cyberbullying may be impacting their family
unit
Would like supportive, practical information around starting uncomfortable
conversations.
This program is a joint initiative between the Queensland and Northern Territory
Governments.
Interhouse Athletics Carnival:- Yesterday, we hosted Day 1 of our Interhouse Athletics
Carnival which was our nine year old students to twelve year old students competing in
various field events. Next Friday 28th August. Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth are set to
continue the battle in all age groups across a number of events to determine the Champion
Team for 2020. We
acknowledge that in
the past, this has
been a huge
community event with
parents,
grandparents, and
other family members
coming along to cheer
and support.
Unfortunately, this
year it is a closed
event with no
spectators in any way.
This is unfortunate
but due to Covid-19
restrictions, we are
not permitted to
make it an open event.
New “You Can Do It” Flags:- For over six years, Woombye State School proudly flew the
five “You Can Do It” flags at the
front of the school. Towards the
end of last year we had to retire
these old flags due to their
deteriorating standard with
fading and rips becoming quite
prominent. At last, these flags
have been replaced and once again
fly proudly at the front of our
school. The flags of “Getting
Along”, “Organisation”,
“Confidence”, “Resilience” and
“Persistence” fly prominently once
again at the front of our school as
a constant reminder of the keys
that underpin our behaviours at
Woombye State School.
Sunshine Coast Regional Sporting Representatives:- With
the Covid-19 outbreak this year affecting many ‘normal’
Representative School Sporting events, it is pleasing to see
that some sporting selection trials have been possible.
Sunshine Coast Regional Trials were recently conducted for
the 12 years and under Hockey Teams. This year, we are proud
to announce two Woombye State School students have been
selected in the Sunshine Coast Regional Team to contest the
State titles. Congratulations Wil Ehrat and Connor Leyburn on your selections into this team.
Both boys will travel to Ipswich to contest the State Titles in October.
Prep Orientation for 2021:- Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions in
place in Queensland schools, Woombye State School will not be hosting a
general Prep Information Meeting. Instead, a short video will be created
and distributed before the end of the Term to all families on our Prep 2021
Waiting List. Prep Interviews will still be conducted early Term Four with
a decision still pending on how the transitions will take place later in the
term.
Woombye State School Private Therapists/NDIS Guidelines for Term 3 2020:-
Applications can be made for appointments at the school for Private Therapists as per the
NDIS Guidelines. These applications can be made by contacting Ellen Cummings, Head of
Special Education Services, (HOSES) via email ecumm23@eq.edu.au. The appropriate
application forms will then be forwarded to you to complete and return.
The meeting room in the front office will be available Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 1
pm-3 pm for these appointments. The room has already been booked for some sessions so
approval will be based on vacancies. If the school requires use of the room any booked
appointment will be rescheduled at the Principal’s discretion. Contact Ellen if you have any
questions.
School Uniform Shop:- In an effort to minimise contact
please order uniform items via QKR and items will be
delivered to the student. If you need to try on an item please
contact us to make an appointment.
Prep Enrolments for 2021:- Woombye State School is now accepting
enrolments for Prep 2021. In Catchment enrolments are being accepted
immediately and Out of Catchment enrolments are accepted on to our
waiting list with a very high chance of acceptance into the program.
Contact the Office for further information.
Pupil Free Day:- Friday 4th
September is a Pupil Free Day.
All staff will be attending school
on this day but the school will be
closed for all students.
Do You Require Support:- As a
school, we are able to offer the
services of our Chaplains and our
Guidance Officer who are here to
help. They may be contacted via
email as follows:
Chappy Jamie –
jamiew@chappy.org.au
Chappy Anne –
annew@chappy.org.au
Ian Johnson (GO) –
ijohn11@eq.edu.au
QParents Is Now at Woombye State School Great news: Woombye State School now provides our parent community with the opportunity to register for QParents.
The QParents web and mobile application provides a more convenient, easier way for parents and legal guardians of Queensland state school students to interact with their child’s school. Parents will have secure, online access to their child’s student information, anytime, anywhere, through a smartphone, tablet or computer.
QParents allows parents to connect instantly with their child’s school to access and manage their child’s student information, including:
Attendance and absence details, as well as the ability to notify the school of an
absence
Behaviour information
Academic report cards
Class timetables
Downloading exam
timetables and assessment
planners
Viewing unpaid invoice
details, payment history,
and making payments online
Viewing and updating
personal student details, including medical conditions and address
Enrolment details
Upcoming events list showing school events, exam and assessment dates, and
excursions.
QParents will assist both staff and parents in sharing and responding to information in an efficient and effective way.
Invitations for parents to register for QParents have been emailed out to all families. If you do not want to register, you may advise us not to send you any more invitations, and your child’s student information will not be available to anyone through QParents.
QParents won’t replace the traditional ways you communicate with our school, but it will provide another way to communicate with us.
More information about QParents can be found at https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/about
YEAR 7th August AWARDED FOR
PYA Louis Very good listening skills.
PYB Evie
For being enthusiastic about her learning and trying hard every day. Well Done Evie!
PYC Grace
Grace always tries her very best in every area of school life. Well Done Grace!
1A Anneke
For being a great 5 star listener through all her activities at Talk times. Great work Anneke.
1B Leilani For being a focused and persistent learner, well done Leilani!
1C Cameron For always doing his best to finish tasks, keep up the good work Cameron.
2B Finn
For attending to your narrative writing thoughtfully and independently staying focused. Finn, I am very proud of the effort you are putting into your learning task.. Keep up the great work!
YEAR 14th August AWARDED FOR
PYA Harris The ‘quiet achiever’.
PYC Skye For being a focused and persistent learner, well done Skye!
1A Brooke
For showing greater focus with her writing and maths tasks. Keep this up Brooke!
1B Zac For writing an interesting story with fantastic vocabulary.
1C Charlie
For working cheerfully in Maths groups and always being willing to help others.
2A Caine
For staying on task and independently working on his Narrative story. Well done Caine! Keep up the fantastic work.
2B Ezekiel
For attending to your Narrative task with great thought and persistence. Also, thank you for being resilient during our maths rotations. Ezekiel, I am very pleased with your efforts and your results. Keep up the great work!
2C
Izobel
Izobel approaches everything she does with a smile on her face. Keep up the wonderful attitude to your learning! Approaching everything she does with a smile.
YEAR 5th August AWARDED FOR
3B Fern For her great attitude and awesome efforts to learn her number facts.
3C River
For his efforts in spelling activities this week – keep up the hard work. Congratulations!
3/4 Billy
Congratulations on your outstanding efforts while working in class over the past weeks. We have noticed how hard you have been concentrating and staying focused.
4A Katy For showing more confidence in class and with friendships.
4B Bella
For a focused approach to her school day and making awesome contributions to class discussions about animals. Well done Bella.
5A Rhiannon Always persisting to complete her work.
5B Darcy For putting in a lot of effort with all his work.
5C Jack For improved focus and effort with his work.
6A Tayla For her effort and attitude to her learning.
6B Avery For her organisation as a house captain.
6C Mayleisha For great efforts to improve calculation skills.
YEAR 12th August AWARDED FOR
3A Amali
For always having a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Congratulations Amali!
3B Beau
For being helpful towards other students and focussing well in all his classwork.
3/4 Ayla
Congratulations Ayla for always being a happy and cheerful class member. You have been working really hard. Awesome work.
4B Hayley
Congratulations on always being an enthusiastic and dedicated learner. Always giving your best. Well done
5A Jackson Welcome to Woombye State School, Jackson is settling in well.
5B Abbigail For being a supportive friend.
5C Jaxon For staying on task – Well done.
6A Lily For her positive attitude to all aspects of learning.
6B Xaviar
For a dedicated and enthusiastic approach to all aspects of his schooling. Xaviar always puts in his best effort and strives to improve.
6C Ellie For writing a great example.
Student Collection after 3:30pm
Students not collected from school by 3:30pm will
be sent to the office where they will be safely
supervised until a parent/guardian arrives.
STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BE COLLECTED FROM
THE OFFICE AFTER 3.30PM
SCHOOL VISION:-
“At Woombye State School diversity is accepted
and respected. We aim to engage all students in
our care in a supportive and inclusive learning
community that recognises individual needs and
potential, empowering them to become lifelong
learners”.
STUDENT ABSENCES Is your child ABSENT / LATE for school today?
Text: SMS4Schools 0429 075 369 i.e. TEXT:- Sick or Appointment or Family Reasons or Holiday
Enter: Qparents Portal
Ring: absence hotline 5451 3260.
Email: absences@woombyess.eq.edu.au.
Send: a note to admin.
Notify by…..
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QParents
Hotline
Woombye State School’s Preferred payment methods
QParents BPoint www.bpoint.com.au/payments/dete EFT Account name: Woombye State School
BSB: 064-424 ACCOUNT No. 00090538 (Please use student’s EQ Id number on the invoice as reference)
If you have any queries please contact our Administration Officers on 5451 3222
All CURRENT & FUTURE
absences can be entered
at any time using the
QPARENTS PORTAL
All UNEXPLAINED
absences can be updated
at any time using the
QPARENTS PORTAL