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Priority One: Enhancing our understanding of the Australian Curriculum while strengthening the links between curriculum, teaching, learning, and student outcomes, with a particular focus on Mathematics.
Priority Two: Integrating effective pedagogical approaches to refine teacher monitoring of student learning and further strengthen instructional practices.
Dear readers,
As Term 1 wraps up, I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our students, staff, and families for a fantastic start to the school year. It’s been a busy and rewarding term, filled with learning, growth, and community spirit. Whether in the classroom, out in the playground, or during special events, it’s been wonderful to see our students engaged and thriving. A huge thank you to our amazing staff for their ongoing dedication and care, and to our families for your continued support and involvement.
Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and well-deserved break. We look forward to welcoming you back for Term 2, refreshed and ready for more great learning ahead.
A Huge Thank You to Our P&C
Over the weekend, our incredible P&C put in countless hours behind the scenes to support our school. Whether it’s organising events, helping with fundraising, or making sure everything runs smoothly, their dedication makes a huge difference for our students and staff. On behalf of everyone at Conondale SS—thank you! Your support is deeply valued, and we appreciate all that you do.
Key Priorities in Focus
Our two key focus areas continue to guide our teaching and learning this term:
Priority One: Strengthening our understanding of the Australian Curriculum and enhancing the links between curriculum, teaching, learning, and student outcomes, with a strong focus on Mathematics.
Priority Two: Refining teacher monitoring of student learning and enhancing instructional practices to drive student success.
Playgroup – Every Monday!
A reminder that Playgroup is on every Monday from 9:00 - 10:30am. It’s a great opportunity for little ones to explore, learn, and make new friends while parents connect and support each other. Everyone is welcome!
Other Important Updates
- Parade Time Change: Parade will continue to run from 2:00 - 2:20 pm each week.
- Attendance Monitoring: Direct phone calls will be made for any unexplained absences—thank you for ensuring students are at school every day.
- Cono Club: Held every Monday after parade—parents are always welcome!
- New School Mobile Number: 0474 157 388 (for school notices and emergency updates only).
Uniforms & Tuckshop – Online Ordering
- Uniforms: Now available online at Uniform Shop Link https://conondale-state-school-uniform-shop.square.site/
- Tuckshop: Orders close Monday 5:00pm for Wednesday’s first break. The online order link is here https://conondale-state-school-pc-association.square.site/?location=11ec27ca0bf3a147b5f5ac1f6bbbd01e
Looking Ahead
With only a few weeks left in the term, it’s great to see the enthusiasm and engagement in classrooms, on the playground, and in our school community. Keep up the fantastic work, and we’ll see you all at Cross Country on Tuesday!
Let’s make it another great week at Conondale SS!
Our whole school approach to literacy! WOW!
Well we've made it to the last week of Term 1. I have really appreciated your support throughout the term with sending notes back, communicating in diaries and helping with homework. It definitely helps make things run a lot smoother in the classroom. I want to wish you all a safe and happy Easter holiday and will see you bright eyed and bushy tailed next term. I will be on long service leave for week one, but will return in week two. Please make Jessica, my replacement, welcome. Take care.
Newsletter T1W10
Year 3-6 end of term wrap-up!
As we close out another action-packed term, we want to take a moment to celebrate the fantastic achievements, resilience, and enthusiasm of our students! Well done to everyone for their hard work during assessment time—your efforts and focus have been outstanding. A significant improvement in attendance this term has demonstrated student commitment and dedication to learning at our wonderful school.
This term, the weather certainly put our patience to the test! Unfortunately, the heavy downpours forced us to cancel our volleyball excursion to Montville State School last week, much to everyone’s disappointment. While we can't control the weather, we’re hopeful that next term will bring plenty of sunshine so we can get back to outdoor activities without interruptions.
Fingers crossed for clearer skies ahead! We are lucky to finish the term with a fantastic Surf Skills excursion to Alexandra Headland on Friday, April 4th. Students are looking forward to an amazing time learning surf safety, catching waves, and developing their confidence in the ocean. What a great way to celebrate the end of term!
A huge congratulations to our young chefs for their enthusiasm and teamwork in our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden (SAKG) cooking sessions this term! In the last weeks the menu has featured savoury muffins, refreshing green smoothies, hearty breakfast wraps, and freshly squeezed orange juice—all made from with fresh ingredients from our school garden. A massive thank you to our dedicated volunteers—Emilly, Lawrence, and Kelly—who generously gave their time to help make these sessions such a success. We truly appreciate your support! Come and join us make Rocky Road in our last week of cooking this term. Next term we’re heading out to our Garden of Promise on Friday afternoons.
Our PBL focus for weeks 9 and 10 was
‘I am a learner. I always try my best.’
Learning is all about curiosity, persistence, and effort. Whether you’re solving a tricky problem, practicing a new skill, or overcoming a challenge, giving your best effort helps you grow and improve. Every mistake is a chance to learn, and every success comes from trying, so keep asking questions, exploring new ideas, and striving to do your best every day!
This term, we were excited to welcome Emmy into our classroom. It has been wonderful seeing you settle in and make new friends. We’re so glad to have you as part of our school community!
A huge thank you to all our students, families, and staff for a wonderful term of learning, growth, and fun. We hope you have a relaxing and safe break, and we look forward to another exciting term ahead! Enjoy the holidays!
School resumes on Tuesday, April 22. See you then!
Warm regards,
Miss Vergens
Congratulations to Eva, Jarrah and Mahla who received school leadership on Monday. We wish them the very best in their leadership role and are excited to see them blossom as leaders.
Well done to all our students who receieved 'Student of the week' in week 9 and 10.
P/1/2 - Nomi, Kallum, Miles, Finnegan, Mila and Arabella
3-6 - Zion, Val and Scarlett
Japanese - Ruby and Eva
As Friday was too wet to garden the P-2 class did some art in the library. They made beautiful pics with leaves, sticks and flowers and coloured in some fairy pictures that will be placed around the garden. Thanks Miss Laura!
