3 April 2025

Principal’s News

As we approach the end of Term One, I would like to extend my thanks to our dedicated teachers, hardworking students, and supportive families for the fabulous effort you have all contributed to,  ensuring a positive and productive start to 2025.

It has been wonderful to walk through our classrooms and witness the enthusiasm and commitment of our students as they engage in their learning, challenge themselves, and achieve their ‘new best’. Across the school, there are wonderful displays showcasing their achievements.

We are proud of our students and all they have accomplished this term. As the holidays begin, I hope they take the opportunity to reflect on their progress, relax, and enjoy a well-deserved break before returning refreshed for Term Two.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday 22 April, for another exciting term of learning and growth.

Prep 2026 Enrolments Open

It is hard to believe that we are in the planning stages for Prep 2026 already! Prep enrolments for 2026 are now open and we invite any interested families to enrol their eligible Prep-aged child. Whilst it may seem like some time away, there are a number of events in the lead-up that we like to invite prospective families to attend. Current families with a child starting Prep next year are also asked to enrol early. Our Prep 2026 Parent Information Night is being held on Tuesday 24 June at 6pm in the Library. Of course, as always, we host termly Tour and Talk visits on Week 7 Thursdays at 9:30am, where anyone is welcome to tour the school and find out more about our wonderful community!

ANZAC Day

At Kenmore South State School we will be holding a special ANZAC Assembly at 9:30am on Thursday 24 April in the Hall (third day back in Term 2). Students and parents are encouraged to bring in flowers and foliage for the making of wreaths on the Thursday morning for presentation during the Assembly. ANZAC Day ribbons will be available already for sale and will continue to be sold until ANZAC Day. All funds raised go to the RSL.

Additionally, students are invited to participate in the local service to commemorate ANZAC Day. Our school will be represented by our school captains and student leaders as well as members of the Student Council. These students are required to attend as part of their duties as our school leaders. Other Kenmore South State School students are also invited to participate. Our school captains will lay a wreath on behalf of all members of our school community.

Outgoing P&C Executive Thanks

I would like to take some time to acknowledge the efforts of the outgoing P&C Executive - Peta Wilson, Heather Reid, Michelle Dehlen and Meagan Duran. These wonderful parents have led the P&C very successfully over the past two years, ensuring the finalisation of the previously P&C run OSHC, and current tuckshop and uniform shop operations. Additionally, they have run a successful school fete, discos, welcome nights, barbeques, trivia nights and more. These parents, whilst all holding full time jobs, have contributed significantly to our school. Their time, efforts and passion have been much appreciated! 

Staffing Updates

Mrs Carmel Ross has extended her leave into Term 2 and Mrs Tonya Watson will be teaching the 2D class until she returns. Ms Kyle Lobo, 6A has taken a position at another education centre and Mrs Krista Nash will teach the 6A class from Term 2 until the end of the year. Mr Mitch Hagger has requested, and been successful, in a transfer to the Mackay region to be closer to family.  We will miss his vibrancy and musical talent and wish him all the best. Mr James McErlain and Ms Jenny Dickie will pick up Mr Haggar’s days.

Warm regards
Georgina Allardice
Principal
Kenmore South State School

Senior Years Deputy Principal News

Term 1 Gala Day - rescheduled to Term 2

An update about our Term 1 Gala Day - the participating schools have found a mutually agreeable time and confirmed a new date. The Term 1 Gala Day has been rescheduled to Wednesday 4 June (Week 7). Our Term 2 Gala Day will be on Wednesday 21 May (Week 5). We look forward to two great days of sport next term and hope for good weather!

Wearable (Smartwatch) Devices

Staff have noticed that more students are coming to school wearing smart watches or fitness trackers, and are not signing them into the office before school. Just a reminder to all parents and students about our wearable devices policy:

Students are not permitted to wear wearable devices and smartwatches during school hours. Students may sign the wearable devices in at the office by 9:00am and collect them at 3:00pm if they wish to bring one to school. Wearable devices include smartwatches and fitness trackers. Wearable devices may be approved by a principal or teacher as a reasonable adjustment for student health considerations. The Student Code of Conduct will be applied for misuse of wearable devices.

We appreciate your support with this.

Warm regards,
Nat Thomas

Junior Years Deputy Principal News

Dear Kenmore South Families,

As we wrap up what has been a big term of learning, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible effort our students have put into their learning. Equally, I would like to acknowledge the hard work of all of our staff in supporting our students.

With the Easter break upon us, I wish you all a restful and enjoyable time with family and friends if you are fortunate to have this time. We look forward to seeing many of you at our P-2 Easter Bonnet Parade on Friday morning.

Our Prep to Year 6 Cross Country has been postponed due to weather and grounds conditions, taking place on Wednesday 23 April.

Wishing you all a wonderful Easter break!

Head of Curriculum News

This year, we are again offering the ICAS assessments for students in Years 2 – 6.

What is ICAS?  

ICAS is an online academic competition that gives students the opportunity to challenge their higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee, and Digital Technologies.

ICAS results are in-depth and meaningful, and ICAS evaluates student performance against other competition entrants across the state and nation. The data reveals student strengths and weaknesses and can help you recognise and support your child's academic journey.    

Learn more about ICAS here: (icasassessments.com/products-icas/).

ICAS results and certificate

Every student who participates is celebrated and recognised with a printed certificate in each subject area, and an online results report to track development each year. Top performers are eligible for one of the highly coveted ICAS medals.

Your child’s ICAS certificates will show their results and the login details, “TAP ID and Pin”. - Use these to enter the Results Portal (https://orti.icasassessments.com/ortiStudent).

How to participate in ICAS  

If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please go to the Parent Portal to register for your chosen subjects.

Log in using the PPS code

Visit our shop and use our PPS code to log in:
Shop link: https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps
PPS code: WRP178

Registration for all subject areas closes on Monday 28 July at 11:59pm.

This year, our students can elect to sit the following assessments:

Please note, we cannot facilitate refunds or make alterations as all money is paid directly to ICAS Assessments.

Read the terms and conditions here: (icasassessments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-ICAS-Assessments-Schools-TsCs_S2023.V6-1.pdf). 

Privacy collection statement  

The following information is a privacy notification about how your child’s data is kept private and secure.
ICAS Assessment is owned by Janison Solutions Pty Ltd (We, Us, Our).
To deliver assessment products, Janison will require your child’s School to obtain your consent to provide Janison with certain personal information of students. Janison will collect, store, use, disclose and otherwise deal with such personal information in accordance with its privacy policy (below). We are aware of our responsibility to protect personal information related to children and students from being disclosed when we deliver an ICAS Assessments product. Unless you, as the child’s legal guardian consents, we will not:

• collect any personal information or data of children other than the information we need for the successful completion of an assessment, test, or exam.
• transfer any personal information we obtain from a child in the delivery of assessments and tests to any jurisdiction outside of Australia.
• share any personal information relating to children with any third parties (except for those third parties necessary for us to carry out our Services or provide our Products e.g., medal engraving).
• use any personal information or data relating to children for marketing purposes.

You can view our full privacy policy at https://www.janison.com/privacy-policy/.

We may retain personal information and data relevant to a child for their future purposes or for research purposes by Janison for the duration of the school life cycle of the child. However, if you or your child at any time wish to have their personal information or data removed from our systems, they or you may opt out by simply contacting our Privacy Officer at privacy@janison.com or by contacting icasassessments@janison.com.

We are proud to be offering ICAS to our students this year and encourage you to consider entering your child. Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you have any questions.  

Many thanks,
Taylor Imhoff | Head of Department - Curriculum

Sporting News

Northern Eagles District Trials

It has been an action packed couple of weeks in AFL, NRL and basketball trials.  We are very proud of all of our talented trialists, who have represented our school to the best of their ability in a very competitive field.  A big congratulations to Archer C, Kingsley B and Oscar G who were successful in securing a position in the Northern Eagles team for their respective sports.   Archer will now advance to the Met West basketball trials to be held on March 31. Kingsley and Oscar will proceed to the Met West NRL Trials on 27 March.  We wish them the best of luck.

AFL trialists:
Ryder W, Patrick G, and Sean K 

Basketball trialists:
Boys 10-12 years - Archer C, Hudson A, Daniel M, Marlow B and Atlas S
Girls 10-12 years - Brooke L, Zara P and Elizabeth W

NRL trialists:
10-11 years - Kingsley B and Oscar G

Upcoming Northern Eagles District Trials

The following trials will take place shortly after the term 1 holidays.  If your son/daughter is interested in trialling, please make sure they see Ms Shields at the PE office or in class.

11-12yrs Rugby Union - Wednesday 23 Apr
10-12yrs Boys Soccer/Football - Thursday 1 May
10-12yrs Girls Soccer/Football - Thursday 1 May

🏅 Kenmore South – Let’s Win the Schools Challenge at the Moggill Marathon! 🏅

Kenmore South, it’s time to show everyone what we’re made of! The 2025 Moggill Marathon is just around the corner on Sunday, May 18, and we want YOU to help our school take home the Schools Challenge prize for the most entries in the 2km and 5km events!

🏆 Why You Should Join:
The school with the most team entries will not only earn the ultimate bragging rights, but also a fantastic cash prize to celebrate our school’s achievement. This is a great opportunity for our students, teachers, and families to come together, get active, and show our school spirit. Multiple school teams have already registered, and the competition is heating up—Kenmore South has what it takes to claim victory! Let’s get out there and prove we’re the most energetic and enthusiastic school on the course!

🎭 Fancy Dress Prize – Let’s Get Creative!
Who doesn’t love a bit of fun? The Shearer Doyle Lawyers Fancy Dress Award ($150) is up for grabs for the best-dressed runner. The crazier, the better! Last year, Princess Peach, Mario, and Luigi stole the show—what wacky costumes will Kenmore South students come up with this year? Let’s get creative and make sure we’re the most memorable runners on the day!

📣 NEW! Resident Cheer Squad Competition – Show Your School Spirit!
The Nada Jovanovic Property "Resident Cheer Squad" Award ($150) is all about community spirit! Whether you’re cheering from the streets, front yards, or anywhere along the course, we want Kenmore South to be the loudest and proudest cheer squad. The best cheer squad photo wins the prize—so let’s get out there, get loud, and support our runners with all the energy we’ve got!

💰 Fundraising Opportunity – Help Our School Raise Funds!
Kenmore South, this is your chance to raise funds for our school while participating in an amazing event! If you’d like to fundraise for our school, Moggill Marathon Team have set us up with everything we need to direct the funds straight to Kenmore South after the event. Simply direct your friends and family to https://raceroster.com/events/2025/91914/poolwerx-moggill-marathon-2025 and select “Donate to Participant” on the left hand menu OR “Donate Now” on the right hand side.  Here they can search your name or find KSSS and make their donation.

🏃‍♂️ Training Support – Get Ready to Race!
Need a little extra help preparing for race day? Target Physio is offering running classes to help our students get race-ready. Reach out to Kath Bailey (Practice Manager) at practicemanager@targetphysio.com.au to sign up and make sure our runners are all set to go!

🙌 Volunteering – Let’s Make It a Team Effort!
If you or anyone in your family is interested in volunteering, email hello@moggillmarathon.com.au. Volunteering is a great way to be part of the action.

Running for a Great Cause:
This year, Moggill Marathon supports Bravery Box, helping kids with cancer through positivity and resilience programs. By participating, Kenmore South will not only enjoy a fantastic day but also contribute to a meaningful cause that makes a difference.

Let’s do this Kenmore South!

🔗 Register Now: Moggill Marathon 2025
🚨 Early Bird 10% off closes at midnight on March 31!

Tennis Queensland - School Student Event

We are thrilled to offer your school an exclusive 50% discount on tickets to the Billie Jean King Cup, where Australia’s top female tennis stars will compete on home soil against Kazakhstan and Columbia!
In addition to this offer, kids aged between 3-11 years old go FREE!

This is a fantastic opportunity for students to experience world-class tennis and be inspired by elite female athletes. Whether they are budding tennis players or simply sports fans, this event will showcase the power of teamwork, resilience, and dedication. 

📅 Event Date: 10-12 April 2025 
📍 Venue: Pat Rafter Arena 
🎟️ Discount: 50% off standard ticket prices for partner - school students

To secure your discounted tickets, please visit and share the link with your students: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/artist/2823005?did=50off 

We look forward to welcoming your students to an unforgettable day of tennis! 

Student of the Weeks

Prep A: Emily J and Lucas C

Prep B: Corey K and Kiara F

Prep C: Sebastian C and Natasha L

Prep D: Matteo G and Victoria L

1A: Caleb A, Ruby C and Adel B-R

1B: Leyla Y and Maeve M

1C: Otto M and Ira S

1D: Elodie C

2A: Georgia G

2B: Sasha C and Mukund S

2C: Arlo K and Phoebe T

2D: Tahreer A and Charlie S

3A: Frankie N and Anakin Z

3B: Max A and Maddie Y

3C: Oliver B and Jane Y

3D: Aria B and William H

3E: Jasper K and Jasper D

4A: Asher Ng and Holly N

4B: Olivia M and Ruby C

4C: Henry H, Emilie B and Jessica B

4E: Darcy K and Leon Y

5A: Genevieve H

5B: Isaac K and Harrison J

5C: Louis H and Heath W

5D: Spike M

6A: Brooke L, Thomas P, Hannah P, Emma D and Theo L

6B: Charlotte C, Francesca G and Amelia P

6C: Hayley C and Sheena A

6D: Ewan A and Ruth C

P & C News

My name is Clint and I have just taken over the role as President of the KSSS P&C. As such, the new executive members and I thought it might be nice to introduce ourselves a little and let you know what drives us and the goals we hope to achieve during our time in these roles. 

The new P&C Executive team is committed to fostering a warm, inclusive, and diverse school community—one where every child feels safe, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Our goal is to ensure that students receive the best possible education and a strong foundation for high school and beyond.

We are also dedicated to supporting our incredible teachers by providing them with the resources and assistance they need to continue delivering high-quality education.

A strong school community starts with engaged and connected families. We warmly invite all parents and caregivers to get involved, whether through volunteering, sharing ideas, or simply being part of school events. Your involvement not only benefits our children but also helps build a rewarding and supportive neighbourhood community.

By working together, we are investing in the future of our children, our school, and our community. We look forward to achieving great things with your support!

Kind regards,
Clint Quinlivan

Term Dates 2025

Term 1: 28 January to 4 April 2025

Term 2: 22 April to 27 June 2025

Term 3: 14 July to 19 September 2025

Term 4: 7 October to 12 December 2025

Upcoming Dates

Friday 4 April - Easter Hat Parade at 9:10am

Friday 4 April - Last day of Term 1

Tuesday 22 April - First day of Term 2

Wednesday 23 April - Cross Country Prep to Year 6

Thursday 24 April - ANZAC Day Assembly at 9:15am

School Communication and Publicity

All requests for articles or information to be placed in the school’s newsletter, Facebook Page or school website are to be directed to Publicity@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au Deadline for the school newsletter is the Friday prior to distribution. Newsletters are sent out on the Thursday of every even week during the term. File types submitted are requested to be in .jpg format for photos and Word format for text.

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