25 July 2025
Woree State School – Vision & Values
Principal’s Report
Tania Kaitara
Principal
Welcome back to an exciting Term 3!
We hope you had a relaxing and refreshing break with your families. As we begin Term 3, we’re excited for the many learning opportunities and events ahead. This term is always a busy and productive one, and we look forward to supporting every student as they continue to grow and achieve.
A friendly reminder that every day counts when it comes to attendance. Being at school every day helps your child stay on track, build strong learning habits, and feel connected to their classmates and teachers.
Let’s make Term 3 a successful and positive one for everyone!
At the beginning of this term, students will receive their Semester 1 report cards along with the Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN results. Congratulations to all students who participated in the assessments! Results will be mailed home, and additional congratulatory letters will be sent to students who achieved outstanding results.
Upcoming Events & Highlights – Term 3
✅ 100 Days of Prep – Week 1
A huge thank you to our Prep teachers and teacher aides for organising a wonderful afternoon to celebrate 100 days of Prep! The joy and smiles on students’ and families’ faces were truly priceless.
🏃♂️ TCS District Athletics – Week 2
Wednesday 23rd & Thursday 24th July
TCS District Athletics at Barlow Park, will have many of our Woree State School students participating. Congratulations
🖤💛❤️ NAIDOC Celebrations – Week 4
We look forward to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements during our NAIDOC day celebrations.
👨🏫 Parent Teacher Evening – Week 4
An important opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher and discuss progress. Further details to come.
📚 Book Week – Week 6
A fun-filled week celebrating literature! Keep an eye out for dress-up day and special activities.
📅 Student Free Day – Week 8
Reminder: There will be a student free day in Week 8, students will not be required to attend school on this day.
🏊♀️ Swimming Program – Week 2, Term 4
This was moved from Term 3
Our swimming program returns for the second week of term 4. Details will be provided nearing the end of Term 3
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/
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 – Katherine Smith
Katherine Smith
Prep & Year 1 Teacher
My name is Katherine Smith, but I like going by Kat and this year I am the teacher of P1A. This is my fifth year here at Woree State School and I have enjoyed every moment here. My favourite thing about coming to school is seeing students faces light up when they achieve a learning goal they have been working on. When I’m not at school I’m at home with my two children Lewis and Ayla. As a family we enjoy fishing, camping and going to the creek. I am looking forward to a fun filled term 3, please feel free to pop into P1A and say Hello throughout the term.
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
Events
100 Days Smarter
Last week we celebrated 100 days of prep. Our Prep students hosed their parents for an afternoon of celebrations. We crafted crowns, fruit loop bracelets and even got to take home a certificate with Smarties!
100 days smarter
NAIDOC
At Woree, we celebrate NAIDOC Day with a special morning of activities that brings our school community together to learn, celebrate, and embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This will be held Friday the 8th of August, (week 4) before school.
Each class will host a table featuring an activity inspired by NAIDOC themes—giving students the opportunity to explore First Nations art, language, storytelling, games, and traditions in a fun and meaningful way.
This hands-on morning is a chance for all of us to deepen our understanding, show respect, and connect as a community in celebration of the world’s oldest continuing cultures.
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
Who is Nurse Mel?
Did you know there’s a Nurse Practitioner at school every Tuesday?
Mel is here to support your child’s health and wellbeing—whether it’s managing a health condition, checking on development, or having a quiet chat about something on their mind.
Keeping Kids Healthy at School
School is the perfect place to promote healthy habits!
Some of the things Mel can help with include:
🩺 General health and development checks
🌸 Puberty and body changes
🧠 Support with sleep, mood and behaviour
🧴 Skin concerns like eczema or acne
🦷 Guidance on healthy eating and teeth
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