27 June 2025

Woree State School – Vision & Values

Principal’s Report

Athletics Carnival

What an extraordinary day! Our 2025 Athletics Carnival was an outstanding success, bringing together students from Prep through Year 6 to compete in a single, exhilarating event. It was truly inspiring to see the entire school gathered on the oval, united in spirit, actively participating, and enthusiastically cheering one another on.

The Woree spirit shone brightly throughout the day, showcased by a lively atmosphere filled with friendly competition, joyful camaraderie, and exemplary sportsmanship across all year levels. Whether races, long jump, group games in the lower year levels, or offering spirited encouragement from the sidelines, every student demonstrated remarkable dedication and enthusiasm.

A heartfelt thank you goes to Miss Grossman for her exceptional efforts in orchestrating the event so seamlessly. Our gratitude also extends to our dedicated staff and the P&C for opening an additional outdoor tuckshop for parents, which added to the festive ambiance.

Most importantly, we deeply appreciate all the families who came out to support their children — it was wonderful to witness such a strong sense of community. Days like this truly underscore the vibrant and welcoming culture that defines Woree State School.

It was an absolute pleasure for the Executive Team to have the opportunity to engage with families during the event. These interactions provided valuable insights and strengthened the partnership between the school and our community. We greatly appreciate the time families took to connect with us, and we look forward to continuing this positive collaboration in the future.

Term 2 Final Assembly — Reminder

Please be reminded that our final assembly for Term 2 will take place on Friday, 27 June. During this assembly, we will present our customary Reading Awards and Star of the Week recognitions. We warmly invite families to attend and celebrate the achievements of our students.

Semester 1 Student Report Cards — Reminder

The Semester 1 reporting process is currently being finalized. We anticipate that the 2025 Semester 1 Student Report Cards will be distributed via email to families on Wednesday 23rd July.

Staffing for Term 3, 2025

Ms Hanlon will be on leave during Term 3. We are pleased to welcome Mrs Lauren Scott back to Woree State School as the Acting Deputy Principal for Prep to Year 3. Mrs Scott brings with her extensive experience in leading curriculum development across numerous schools in Far North Queensland and has worked closely with teachers to support high-quality teaching and learning.

Thank you to Mrs Duda for serving as the Acting Deputy Principal for Prep to Year 3 for most of this term. We appreciate her leadership in continuing to drive our Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) focus and her collaborative work with all teachers on curriculum development.

Thank you to Ms Paul for her dedication over the past four weeks as Deputy Principal of Prep to Year 3. We appreciate her support of our students, teachers, and families during this time. In a short time you have influenced and supported Woree and it is greatly appreciated.

Prep 2026 Enrolments

Enrolments for Prep 2026 are now open. Woree State School is committed to supporting families during this important transition with a range of upcoming events and activities. designed to prepare children for their Prep experience. Further details will be shared during Week 1 of Term 3.

On behalf of all the staff at Woree, we wish all our families a safe and restful holiday during the months of June and July. May this time provide you with the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate. We look forward to welcoming you back for term 3, which promises to be filled with rich learning experiences and academic growth. Together, let us discover, strive and shine as a school community.

Tania Kaitara
Principal

Newsflash

Enrolment

Woree State School is currently taking enrolments.  Please contact the office or visit our website for more information.

Ph: 4054 9111    Email: info@woreess.eq.edu.au    Website: https://woreess.eq.edu.au/

Donations

Did you know we accept donations? 

We love the support we receive from our community, if you have anything you would like to donate please drop off to Miss Leisa’s office in block 8.

• Uniforms
• Book / Stationary
• Fresh Fruit
• Lunch Snacks

If you are not sure what you can donate talk to Miss Leisa today.

Staff Profile – Carly Delaney

 My name is Carly Delaney and I’m the proud teacher of Year 1B.

This is my first year at Woree State School, however I’ve enjoyed teaching for over 20 years. I’ve travelled around Queensland teaching in many different remote, rural and metropolitan schools. My most recent remote experience was up in the Northern Peninsular Area, where I was an Inclusion Teacher at both Bamaga Junior and Secondary, and Ama Mary Eseli Injinoo Campus.

I have a beautiful 13 year old son who is now in Year 8. As a family, we love camping, crabbing, adventuring, travelling and fishing is an obsession!

I have had such a wonderful first semester at Woree, and I look forward to a successful Semester 2!

1B Class Article

What an awesome Semester 1 for 1B!! We have had a busy term with highlights along the way.

This term for English,1B students have worked hard on writing an informative text using simple sentences with capital letters, full stops and adjectives to add description. The topic was frogs and we built up such an amazing background knowledge that the students produced outstanding writing. It really blew me away! They read about frogs and answered questions to check their comprehension.

In Maths, students had fun using tens and ones block to ‘break up’ 2 digit numbers and learnt how to write number sentences for addition and subtraction to 20.

We had a spectacular Mother’s Day pampering afternoon. Thankyou so much to the parents and carers who were able to attend.

Have a safe and enjoyable break,

Mrs Delaney

P&C News

What does your P&C do?

The Woree State School Parents & Citizens’ Association supports your children’s development by partnering with the Woree State School to provide essential services that include the Outside School Hours Care program, the Butterfly Café (tuckshop) and the School Shop. Our mission as a community-based not for profit association is to provide valuable support through reinvestment of monies and time back into the school to provide additional resources as seen necessary by the principal and essential to the development of the school community.

We ask all families to support your children’s journey by supporting our mission and encourage all parents and carers to play an active role in their child’s development through joining the P&C community.

Being a member

Interested in becoming a part of the Woree State School P&C Association?

Being an active member does not mean having to attend every meeting. You can attend as many or as little as you want. We do however ask you to attend the annual general meeting where a new committee is elected to office for the next 12-month period and critical direction is commonly discussed.

Remember NO P&C = NO TUCKSHOP / NO OSHC / NO SCHOOL SHOP

Volunteering

Being a volunteer comes in all shapes and forms. It does not necessarily mean having to help at every fundraising event. It could simply mean helping us with the administration of our Facebook page or a couple hours at our awesome Butterfly Café making sandwiches or pouring drinks. If your time is available, you may consider helping us with one of our main fundraising events? Our fundraising calendar supports a maximum of six events per year.  Any support around this is always highly valued and happily received.

Why Volunteer?

• Volunteering helps you to connect to your community by strengthening your connections.
• Children whose parents are involved in their schools do better. Research has shown that children of a school volunteer make better grades and perform better on tests.
• Volunteering helps you spend more time with your kids.
• Helps you get to know teachers and other school team members.
• Makes the school a better place to learn.
• Allows us to use your strengths.
• Why NOT!

More Information

If you want to become a general member or a part of the P&C executive team, simply contact us at operations@WoreeSSPandC.com.au or come along to one of our monthly meetings.

Regards
The P&C Executive Team

School Shop

Did you Know?

The Woree State School P&C are the only authorized sellers of Woree State School uniforms.

You can place your school uniform and stationery orders anytime you like using our 24/7 Flexischools app and website www.flexischools.com.au ordering platforms. Our full catalogue is 100% online. We deliver your order the following day directly to your child’s classroom making it super easy, effortless and efficient.

If you want to pick up your online order, you can pop into the school shop, or we can drop it at the front office if it’s outside shop open hours.  

If you prefer to do things in person our school shop’s opening hours are Monday & Thursday 8:15am – 10am (except Public Holidays). Feel free to come in.

Book Pack Solutions

Every year we offer a no fuss complete book pack solution from prep to Yr6 that make starting school the following year easy and seamless.

Layby

We support our book pack solutions by offering a layby facility from September every year to help spread the cost into manageable payments. Our Layby option can be initiated through email, over the phone or in person at the school shop. (T&Cs apply)

For more information email: schoolshop@woress.eq.edu.au or call 4054 9167 during business hours on Mondays & Thursdays.

Regards
Linda Circus
School Shop Coordinator

Butterfly Café

At the Butterfly Café all food is prepared fresh daily and is constructed with the guidance of Smart Choices for Queensland Kids. We open daily for breakfast from 8:15am and for both lunch breaks. We also do affordable classroom catering for birthday parties and special occasions.

You can place your orders via the Flexischools app and their website www.flexischools.com.au or directly over the counter. Orders need to be in by 9:30am every day to be delivered to the classroom.

The Butterfly Café is open for over-the-counter sales before school and through the lunch periods.

Using Flexischools app or website to order lunch can be done at any time of the week or day, but it needs to be placed before 9:30am the day you want the meal for first break orders or in before 12pm for second break orders.

Things to remember

• Breakfast is served from 8:15am daily
• Lunch orders can be placed anytime of the week via Flexischools, but you need to make sure it’s in by 9:30am for first break or 12pm for second break on the day you want it.
• All food is made fresh daily, and we make some yummy treats for your kids.
• No over the phone lunch orders – please use the Flexischools app or website.

Please place orders by 9:30am daily, to avoid disappointment as our items are all made fresh daily.

Facts to know about the Butterfly Café:

• We are operated by the Woree State School P&C Association, so all proceeds are re-invested back in the school – supporting us supports the school and your kids learning!
• We make café-style barista coffee – so why not grab a latte when you come to the next parade
• We are always making special treats for your kids, look out for them on our red day menu or Flexischools ordering platforms.
• We can cater for your child’s birthday party in classrooms and take-home packs.

Regards
Tanya Boyce
Tuckshop Convenor

Outside School Hours Care

Nurse Practitioner

Our Nurse Practitioner is available every Tuesday 9am-4pm, email nurseadmin@woreess.eq.edu.au  to make an appointment or book directly online 

Nits, Cuts, and Coughs – No Problem! 

The little things can sometimes interrupt a big day of learning!

NP Mel can treat minor issues like skin infections, sore throats, head lice, and coughs quickly and easily.

Catch problems early so your child can stay focused in class!

Thank You for a Healthy Term! See You Next Term!

A big thank you to all the families who supported the school health clinic this term!
NP Mel loved helping your children stay healthy, strong, and ready to learn.

Community News

📣 PCYC Queensland – Gymnastics Holiday Fun!

Looking for an active and exciting way to keep kids moving these holidays? PCYC Queensland is offering an action-packed Gymnastics Holiday Program for children aged 4–12 years – and we’d love your school community to be part of the fun!

🌟 What's On Offer?

• 🤸 3 Half-Day Activity Camps – A mix of gymnastics, games, and engaging team challenges.
• 🛍️ Drop & Shop Sessions – Drop the kids off for active play while you enjoy a few hours to yourself.
• 🥇 3 Specialised Clinics – Skill-focused sessions in tumbling, handstands & cartwheels, and trampoline for young gymnasts ready to take it to the next level.

All sessions are run by experienced, qualified coaches in a safe and supportive environment – perfect for building skills, confidence, and friendships during the break.

📞 Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.
For session details and pricing, please get in touch with us today!

Contact us on (07) 4053 1532 or email us on Cairns@pcyc.org.au