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Dear Parents and Carers,
Already halfway through Term 3…this term is flying by. Thanks so much for all the check-ins, they really mean a lot. Being Principal has definitely brought new challenges and a whole new level of busyness, but I’m liking the journey.
This term, our classrooms remain focused on delivering high-quality teaching and learning aligned with our School Improvement Focus Areas:
1. Strengthening Curriculum Delivery: We are continuing to deepen our understanding and delivery of the Australian Curriculum—particularly in Mathematics—to ensure every child can access a well-sequenced and meaningful learning journey.
2. Refining Teaching Practice: Teachers are working together to monitor student progress in real time and respond to individual needs more effectively, helping every learner thrive.
This week Jeanette and I will be attending Amamoor SS to share in leaning walks through classrooms. This involves a clear focus and observation of how other classrooms are tackling the new Australian Curriculum. I am excited to then invite Amamoor teachers to Conondale to show off how great our Literacy blocks are.
School Opinion Survey
August 22nd (this Friday) is the cut off to complete this survey. If you haven’t already, please find the link in your email and complete. Surveys are anonymous. The opinions from staff, parents and students are valuable in providing insights to work that can be celebrated and also provides us with areas we can improve. Thanks to those who have already completed.
Whole-School PBL Reward – 15th August
What a fantastic day we had last Friday to celebrate achieving our first PBL reward. So many smiles from students and staff alike. There were some that loved it so much I think they were going to try and convince you to go back there. I had forgotten how much fun ten pin bowling could be. ?
NAPLAN
Year 3 and 5 students will receive their NAPLAN results this week. To support your understanding, ACARA has produced an information brochure on the proficiency standards. Please go to https://nap.edu.au/docs/default-source/naplan/isr-parent-carer-faq.pdf for more info.
Dates coming up:
27th August: Under 8’s Day 9 – 11am
5th September: Pupil Free Day
12th September: Oz Tag and Prep Transition
16th September: School photos
Kind Regards,
Louise Sanderson
It was so great to see the enthusiasm and bowling styles last Friday at bowling. There were quite a few ker-thunks but the bumpers in the gutters saved us. All year levels have started practicing for their English assessment. This is where they will write a text sharing thought, feeling and opinions on a topic. In Maths we are consolidating our addition and subtraction, number facts and year 2 are exploring repeated addition.
Mrs Summers has been enjoying exploring forces and what makes toys go on Thursdays and Fridays as well as delving into design features.
Our excursion note went home last week. Please return with payment to the school office. NB: Departure and return are outside school hours so please take note and let me know if you need help for that day.
Under 8's Day will be held on 27th August, 9-11am. If you know of anyone with young children please spread the word. Also our first Prep transition is on 12th September.
I hope you have a great fortnight.




































Welcome to Week 6!
Can you believe how quickly the term is flying by? There’s always so much happening in our 3–6 classroom. No wonder the weeks are zooming past!
Rolling into Fun
Our PBL Bowling Day at Strike, Maroochydore, was right up our alley! The sound of strikes and cheers filled the lanes as students encouraged each other and celebrated every spare and strike (and even the occasional gutter ball!). After bowling, we enjoyed the sunshine with a lovely walk and play at Cotton Tree Park — the perfect way to finish off a day of fun and teamwork.
The PBL focus for weeks 5 and 6 is ‘Be respectful in all settings. I use polite language to solve problems.’ Students are learning how to use polite words and respectful language to solve problems. Sometimes we don’t agree with others or things don’t go our way — and that’s okay! Instead of getting upset, we are practising how to think before we speak, listen carefully to what others have to say and work together to find fair solutions.
Stronger Together
This term, we’ve been putting a spotlight on team skills — listening, sharing, problem-solving, and celebrating each other’s ideas. Whether it’s through cooking, sports, or classroom projects, students are discovering that working together makes the challenge more fun (and the success even sweeter!). These skills will be extra important as we countdown to the Cono Cook-Off, just three weeks away. Groups are now brainstorming and planning their mains and desserts — we can’t wait to see (and taste!) the final creations.
From Garden to Plate
This fortnight, our young chefs turned fresh produce from our very own Garden of Promise into tasty vegetarian dishes. On the menu: warm tortillas packed with crunchy veggies, and a tomato-and-basil pasta that disappeared in minutes. A huge thank you to our superstar helpers Barry, Hayley, Megan, and Emilly for making these experiences possible.
Learning in the Classroom
Back in the classroom, we’ve been busy writers! Students are learning how to craft powerful persuasive pieces. With our theme of friendship, we’ve been brainstorming ideas together, sharing reasons, and writing persuasive paragraphs as a class and in small groups. Next step: students will put their persuasive powers to work in their own writing. In Maths, we’ve started assessments on fractions, decimals, and percentages. Students are showing how they can connect their learning to real-life contexts — from dividing up a pizza to working out sale prices at the shops!
What’s Coming Up
- Oztag Gala Day – Glenview State School, September 12
- Year 3–6 Camp – Stanley River, October 29–31 (notes went home yesterday!)
It’s shaping up to be an action-packed term, full of learning, laughter, and memories in the making.
As always, if you need to get in touch, please don’t hesitate to me: jxver1@eq.edu.au
The Year 3–6 Team ?














Hi! I am Jen, the new Business Manager at the school. I have big shoes to fill now the lovely Lisa is enjoying her retirement. I am new to Education Queensland after working in the WA mining industry for many years. I grew up in Maleny and returned to the area a few years ago to be closer to my family. I look forward to getting to know everyone and supporting the school.
Well done to our students who received 'Student of the week' in week 5 and 6.
P/1/2 - Lakota and Jeremy
3-6 - Jackson, Maxine and Skylar