5 September 2025

Woree State School - Vision & Values

Principal's Report

Dear Woree State School Community,

This term has been packed with achievements both inside and outside the classroom, and I’m excited to share some highlights and updates with our community.

Thank You for Your Engagement

As we draw to the close of another vibrant term, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to our families for your incredible support and engagement. The recent parent-teacher interviews were a great success, and it was wonderful to see so many of you actively involved in discussing your child’s progress. Your commitment to their education makes a significant difference, and we greatly appreciate your partnership.

Tania Kaitara
Principal

Whole School Celebrations

Our whole school celebrations and events this Term:

Excitement for the Future as Principal

On a personal note, I am truly grateful for the warm support I have received from the Woree community following my appointment as your principal over the past twelve months. I am excited to continue the work we have started together, and I look forward to building on our shared vision for the future of our great school. It is a privilege to lead such a committed and passionate community, and I’m eager to see what we can achieve next.

Planning Ahead for 2026

As we start looking ahead to the next school year, I kindly ask families who are planning to leave Woree State School in 2026 to inform their class teacher or the school administration via email. Early notification helps us to plan effectively and ensures a smooth transition for your child.

Preparing for Term 4

Our teachers have also been working tirelessly during curriculum planning days to prepare engaging and challenging learning experiences for Term 4. These days are crucial in shaping the high-quality teaching and learning programs that Woree is known for, and I want to commend our staff for their ongoing dedication and expertise.

Facilities Update

• • Security Access – Processes are being updated to align with the Department of Education’s School Security Procedure.

  • Maintenance Funding – Woree State School will receive $350,000 in funding for maintenance projects.

  • Playground Upgrade – A new playground and shade structure will be installed in the adventure playground area.

  • Condition Reports – Recent inspections identified that the roofs of Blocks 2, 3 and Administration are in poor condition.

  • Demolition Works – Blocks 10, 11, 13 and 15 are currently under tender for demolition, with removal scheduled between December 2025 – 2026.

  • Tuckshop Upgrade –

    • Tuckshop operations will be relocated to the Multipurpose Hall by 17th September.

    • Site establishment will commence on 18th September.

    • Practical completion is scheduled for 21st November (dates are indicative and subject to change).

Tania Kaitara
Principal

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/

Prep Transition Sessions

Was your child born between 1 July 2020 – 30 June 2021?  If so, they are eligible to start Prep in 2026!

We invite families to join us for our Prep Transition Sessions:

On the day, you and your child will have the opportunity to:

• Meet our dedicated teachers and principal

• Explore our school facilities

• Take part in fun activities together

We look forward to welcoming our newest Preppies and their families to the Woree State School community!

Staff Profile

Rebekah Shepherdson

Hi families!

My name is Rebekah Shepherdson and I am the new Guidance Officer who is working on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the rest of the year, working alongside Tabatha Broadway who is working on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. I am excited to support our students and families through this new role, and look forward to meeting people in our school community.  I love camping, walking my dog on the beach, hiking, AFL and creek swims. Please pop your head into our office and introduce yourself if you would like to chat!

Guidance Officer 

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 Cafe

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

Events

2025 Swimming & Water Safety Program

Please return permission forms and payment to the school office by Wednesday, 17 September.

Nurse Practitioner

Please note Nurse Mel is currently on leave and will return Tuesday, 7th October.

Availability:

• Every Tuesday

• 9:00am – 4:00pm

• Medicare bulk-billed

Bookings:
Contact the school office on 4054 9111 to make an appointment.

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