1 May 2025

Principal’s News

Welcome back to Term 2.  I hope that you all enjoyed the Easter break with your families and had some time for rest and relaxation.  As we begin our new term, we look forward to what can be achieved with many wonderful events and activities - academic, sporting and cultural.  Our students are fortunate to be given these opportunities to enhance their learning.   Thank you to our families and P&C for your ongoing support of our students and our school.

Please support our P&C this weekend by purchasing a sausage at the Election Day BBQ at the Hall on Saturday 3 May. Also upcoming is the wonderful Mother’s Day Stall- a great opportunity to purchase some special gifts for mums or other special people in our students’ lives. And, of course, the annual Trivia Night is upcoming on Saturday 7 June, with tables available for purchase. Please see the P&C section of the newsletter for further information on these events.

Road Safety

Schools are busy areas especially around drop off and pick up times.  At Kenmore South we are working closely with our council to ensure that the streets around our school are kept safe, through safe parking and stop drop and go zones.    It would be appreciated if parents could take extra care when parking on the roads and streets around our school and follow the signed parking rules. 

Parents are asked to take particular note of the parking signage in and around Strathspey and Glen Carron Streets. We have had a number of complaints from our neighbours about parents blocking driveways, exhibiting unsafe driving and parking behaviours and generally being inconsiderate of others. One of the school rules we teach our students is to Be Respectful’. We also ask that parents model this behaviour for their children.  Drop off and pick up areas are signed with Passenger Loading and No Standing Zone signs or 2 Minute parking signs.  These signs mean you have a maximum of 2 minutes to drop off and collect your child. 

Our pick up and drop off areas, where parking is not allowed, are a safe and fast way to collect the students from school.  Below I have provided information from the Queensland Government Department of Transport on ‘How to use the drop-off and pick up zones’.   Please read through this information and discuss with your child/ren. 

When using this area vehicles should:-

• use the area like a quick moving taxi rank
• move forward in the queue of vehicles to the signed area
• adults can get out of the vehicle to quickly help your child get in and out safely - once in the signed area, however you must not walk away from your vehicle
• only allowed 2 minutes in the signed area - if you take any longer you can possibly be fined. If your child is not ready to get straight into your vehicle at pick up time, you should drive around the block and queue to enter the area again.
• Only let your child out of the car once you have pulled into the signed area - it is dangerous to let them out while waiting in a queue
• teach your child to look out for your vehicle and to get in quickly when you pull up
• must enter the queue from driving front in - never reverse
• Please be patient and ensure that you take the time to ensure the safety of our students.

Warm regards
Georgina Allardice
Principal
Kenmore South State School

Senior Years Deputy Principal News

Kenmore State High School Open Day for Year 4, 5 and 6 students

Kenmore State High School’s Open Day is on Saturday 24 May 2025 from 9:00am - 12:00pm.

Kenmore SHS invites you to take the opportunity to experience life at Kenmore State High School and explore the school, hear from the Executive Principal, visit academic and extra-curricular interactive displays, learn more about our Programs of Excellence, enjoy performances and engage with our teachers, P&C and students.

To register to attend the 2025 Open Day, visit https://kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au/enrolments/open-days

Enrolling at Kenmore State High School

Kenmore State High School – Year 7 Enrolments for 2026 open Monday May 26

Kenmore State High School's enrolment applications for Year 7 in 2026 open Monday May 26, 2025 including applications for limited places still available in our Programs of Excellence for 2026 only.

All students need to have an enrolment interview, as enrolment documentation for Year 7 in 2026 is to be submitted at enrolment interviews.

Enrolment interviews for Year 7 in 2026 will occur only on Saturday 14 June 2025 and bookings are essential. Online bookings close 7.00pm Wednesday 4 June, 2025.

Applications are also open for 2026 Programs of Excellence including Ken-X, German Immersion and Extension (GIEP) and Music Extension (MEX) – for limited places still available.

Kenmore State High School plans for the success of every student they enrol and therefore have a range of processes and activities planned before the end of this year. Please help them to meet these commitments to you and your child by enrolling your child in line with the timelines. Kenmore SHS enrolment timelines can be found via the link below:

Any enquires regarding enrolments should be directed to Kenmore State High School.

W: www.kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au
E: enrolments@kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au
P: (07) 3327 1555

Warm regards,
Nat Thomas

Junior Years Deputy Principal News

Dear Kenmore South families,

Welcome to Week 2 of the term!

In Junior School news, we are excitedly preparing for our upcoming Under 8s Day on Friday, 23 May. This year, the theme for Under Eights Week 2025 is: ‘Unleashing Scientific Thinking through Play’.  This aligns with the United Nations’ declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. At Kenmore South, we look forward to celebrating with our Prep to Year 2 staff, students, families and local community. Our team at school is busily planning engaging, hands-on activities that encourage children to observe, predict, explore and discover scientific concepts — all through the power of child-led play. We can’t wait to welcome our P–2 families, community and local kindergartens for what promises to be a wonderful morning of curiosity, creativity and discovery!

In other news, we look forward to the Winter Music concert on 19 June from 6-8pm (T2, Week 9) that our strings and band students will be performing. Be sure to ‘save the date’ for what will be another wonderful showcase of student musical talent!

Warm regards,

Andrew

Sporting News

Interhouse Cross Country Carnival - Third Time Lucky!

After weeks of watching the weather forecast and crossing fingers, we are thrilled to announce that we finally held our Interhouse Cross Country Carnival last week - third time lucky!  Amidst the rain, two days prior, and the deluge that came the day after, the sun broke through at just the right moment, allowing our students to showcase their determination, sportsmanship and team spirit.  

It was fantastic to see the energy and enthusiasm from Prep to Year 6 as they tackled the course with grit and big smiles.  A huge thank you to the parents and carers who came to cheer from the sidelines - your support makes the day extra special for our students.

The younger students brought all the excitement and energy to the track.  Congratulations to all runners who gave it their best on the day.  The senior students showed incredible endurance and house pride.  The results were:

Overall House Winner:

With a strong performance across all year levels, Kama takes out the overall house champion title for 2025!  Well done Kama.

Age Champions and Runners-Up:

A big congratulations to the following students who were named Age Champions and Runners-Up for their outstanding performances on the day.

Northern Eagles District Cross Country

Our top 6 finishers in each of the 10-12 years were given the opportunity to go on to represent KSSS at the Northern Eagles District Cross Country Carnival.  Team members and their final placings were:

Girls:

• 10 years - Madeleine C (7^th), Elsie B (49^th), Emily K (69^th), Chloe A (64^th), Eva P (62^nd), Chloe L (70^th)
• 11 years - Scarlett K (13^th), Josephine G (14^th), Liliana H (?), Lucila G (53^rd), Abbey B (58^th), Dahlia N (52^nd).
• 12 years - Emily B (28^th), Matilda C (47^th), Abigail J (42^nd), Caroline T (55^th), Mabel S (56^th).

Boys:

• 10 years - Leon R (4^th), Jack H (27th), James B (36^th), Henry H (35^th), Oscar G, Kazu O (75^th)
• 11 years - Archie D (8^th) , Marlow B (23^rd), Tynan H (20^th), Jett M (57^th), Izaiah F (63^rd)
• 12 years - Flynn H (27^th), Ethan J (42^nd), Oliver H (28^th), Ben E (59^th), Liam E (63^rd), Adrian F (44^th).

The event took place at Limestone Park, Ipswich, on Tuesday, 29 April.  All of our athletes did a wonderful job and gave it their all.  Making it through to the Met West Regional Cross Country was Leon R.  We wish him all the best as he takes on the next challenge!

🏅 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!

Student of the Weeks

Prep A: Joe Q
Prep B: Arthur G
Prep C: Elijah B
Prep D: Silas W
1A: Lucian vDE
1B: Felicity Y
2B: Georgia A
2D: Lachlan P
3A: Alana O
3B: Airlie M
3C: Bronte E
3D: Oscar J
3E: Charlotte vM
4C: Archilyn P
4D: Zara G
4E: Freya C
5A: Seth A
5B: Connor M
5C: Adriyana M
5D: Jett M
6B: Laado C
6C: Joey S
6D: Flynn H

Lunch with the Principal!

Term 2 Week 2

P & C News

🌟 Welcome Back to Term 2! 🌟  

We hope all our families had a relaxing and refreshing break! Term 2 is shaping up to be a big one, with some exciting events on the horizon — and plenty of opportunities to get involved!  

🗓️ What’s Coming Up?  

🍔 Election Day BBQ  
📍 Saturday 3rd May  
Grab a snag, support the school, and enjoy the community vibes on election day!  

💐 Mother’s Day Stall 
📍 Friday, 9th May 

Our much-loved Mother’s Day Stall is back! Students will get the chance to pick out a special surprise for Mum — and we need your help to make it extra magical. ✨ 

Whether it’s helping on the day or donating items, every bit makes a difference. (Details below ⬇️). 🎟️ Don’t forget to grab your tickets on Qkr! 

💕 Help Us Make Mother’s Day Special!  

The Mother’s Day Stall is just around the corner, and we’d love some extra hands to bring the magic to life.  

We’re looking for volunteers to help with:  

✂️ Bookmark cutting (prep)  

🛍️ Setting up the stall  

🎁 Assisting students with their gift shopping (between 9–11am)  

Dads, we’d especially love to see you get involved — keep the surprise alive for the mums and be part of something special!  

📌 Sign up to volunteer here:  https://volunteersignup.org/FY3AM?classic  

Let’s work together to make this a fantastic Term 2 for our students and families!  

🧠 Trivia Night is Coming! 
📍 Friday, 7th June 

Start brushing up on your general knowledge — it's going to be a night full of fun, laughter, and friendly competition, all for a great cause! 

✨ We need your help to make it a success! 
We’re currently looking for volunteers, including a Raffle Coordinator, a Bar Coordinator, and a few extra hands to help bring the night together. If you’re keen to get involved, we’d love to have you on board! 

👉 Sign up to volunteer here: volunteersignup.org/EQ77A 

Let’s make this a night to remember! 

🍔 Election Day BBQ 
📍 Saturday, 3rd May 
🕣 Opens from 8:30am until sold out 

Grab a snag, support the school, and soak up the community vibes this election day! 

We’re firing up the BBQ and we’d love a few extra hands to help make it a sizzling success. Whether you can flip a few sausages, help with setup, or lend a hand at the stall — every bit counts! 

🙌 Keen to volunteer? volunteersignup.org/A7J3J  

Let’s make it a great day for our school and community! 

🗣️ P&C Meetings – Join the Conversation!  

Our General P&C Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, starting promptly at 7:00pm in the school staffroom.  

It’s a great chance to stay connected, share your thoughts, and be part of the amazing things happening in our school community. Everyone’s welcome — we’d love to see some fresh faces in 2025!  

🗓️ Next Meeting:  
Tuesday 13th May, 2025 – 7:00pm in the staffroom  

Come along, have your say, and get involved!  

Lunchbox  

We are currently recruiting for a new casual member to join our team.  

Tuckshop Staff Wanted – Term 2   

We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic casual worker to join our school tuckshop team for Term 2!  

Details: 

Guaranteed minimum 10 hours per week 
Must be available Thursday from 8:30am – 2:30pm 
Additional hours to be negotiated with existing staff  

*Requirements:*  

Must be eligible to hold a Blue Card  
Previous food handling experience is a big plus!  
If you or someone you know is interested, please get in touch – we’d love to hear from you!  
pandc_president@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au  

🥪🍝 What’s Cooking in The Lunch Box? 🍎 

We’re serving up some delicious new treats (and a few returning favourites!) in The Lunch Box this term — perfect for warming up those bellies as the weather cools down! ❄️😋  

Here’s what’s new on the menu:  

🥖 Meatball Sub – Back by popular demand! Juicy, saucy, and just $6.50  
🍝 Lasagne – A hearty classic to keep you going all day – only $7  
🍌 Smoothie Bites – A healthy snack with a burst of fruity flavour  
🍏 Apple Crumble with Custard – The ultimate winter warmer, just $4  

And that’s not all...  

🧙‍♂️✨ Coming Soon: The Hogwarts Express Treat Box!  
Mark your calendars for June 5th – a magical lunch experience is on its way! Stay tuned for more details... wands at the ready!  

Let your little ones know what's on offer and keep an eye out for special lunch day announcements throughout the term. You won’t want to miss what we’re cooking up!  

🎉 Year 6 Senior Shirts – Round Two! 🎉  

Back by popular demand! We’re doing a second run of Year 6 senior shirts for our awesome Year 6 crew!  

Want one? Of course you do! 😎  
Place your order via QKR before Friday of Week 3 (9th May) to lock it in.  

Let’s make sure every Year 6 legend is rocking their shirt in style! 👕✨  

📣 Calling All Local Legends (a.k.a. Businesses!)  

We’re getting ready for our Trivia Night on 7th June, and we’re on the lookout for generous prize donations from awesome local businesses like yours! 🎁  

People love to support local — and this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your brand to our vibrant school community.  

Whether it’s a voucher, a product, a service, or something a little quirky — we’d be thrilled to feature your business!  

🌟 In return for your donation, your business will receive:  
✅ Promotion in our P&C section of the school newsletter  
✅ A shoutout on our school Facebook page  
✅ Acknowledgement and promotion at the event itself (hello, mic shoutouts and signage!)  
✅ Loads of love and appreciation from our school community 💛  

It’s a win-win — great exposure for you, and a memorable night for everyone!  

💌 Want to be part of the fun?  
Contact Laura Tromans at 📧 pandc_vice_president@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au  

We’d love to hear from you!  

💬 Want to Stay in the Loop?  
Stay up to date with all things Kenmore South State School P&C — from exciting events and fundraising initiatives to volunteer opportunities and community updates! We’re always looking for new ways to connect with and involve our amazing school community.  

📘 Follow Us on Facebook: If you’re not already in the group, here’s the link to join: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AXuyTbXjL/?mibextid=wwXIfr   

📧 P&C Contact Emails:   

🥪 Tuckshop and 👕 Uniform Shop  

The P&C also proudly runs the KSSS Tuckshop and Uniform Shop. If you need to get in touch:  

🥪 Tuckshop: pandc_lunchbox@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au  
👕 Uniform Shop: pandc_uniform_shop@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au  

Guidance Officer News – Upcoming Triple P Workshops for Parents

Chappy News

Fresh bread from Bakers Delight!

We’re excited to share some wonderful news! Our school has partnered with our local Bakers Delight store as part of their commitment to promoting healthy eating and wellbeing within our school community.

Bakers Delight will be generously providing free Hi-Fibre Lo-GI bread to all Kenmore South students.
To help with distribution, we will be handing out the bread and VIP cards to two classes every Thursday, starting with the Prep classes and working our way through to Year 6 classes over the coming weeks/term. The VIP card will allow families to collect two free loaves of bread each week for the next month from the Kenmore store.

We are incredibly grateful for this generous support from our local community, and we hope this gift brings a little extra comfort to your home.

A heartfelt thank you to Bakers Delight and to our local Kenmore franchisee, Mani, for making this possible!

Join us for the weekly Parents/Carers Coffee Morning!

Our Coffee Morning is a wonderful opportunity to connect, support, and engage with other parents, carers, and families in our school community.

We meet every Friday morning at The Lookout, straight after school drop-off.

We warmly invite you to come along, bring a friend or two, and enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee together. We look forward to seeing you there!

🥞 Get Ready for Chappy Week and Pancake Brekky – 6^th June, Friday! 🥞 8:00am at the Lookout

Mark your calendars for our much-anticipated annual Chappy Week Pancake Brekky!
It’s set to be a morning filled with delicious pancakes and heartwarming community spirit.

We’re calling for volunteers to help us prepare and cook hundreds of pancakes!
Many hands make light work, so if you’re available to lend a hand on the morning of 6^th June, please contact me at dko10@eq.edu.au. Your support will truly make a difference!

But wait, there’s more — we also need supplies to make this event a success!
If you’d like to donate any of the following items, please drop them off at the front office: Pancake shake mix, Poppers (juice boxes), Maple syrup, Disposable plates.

Every donation, big or small, is greatly appreciated!

Thank you so much for your generosity and support.
Let’s make this year’s Pancake Brekky a delicious and memorable celebration for everyone!

Term Dates 2025

Term 2: 22^nd of April to 27^th of June 2025
Term 3: 14^th of July to 19^th of September 2025
Term 4: 7^th of October to 12^th of December 2025

Upcoming Dates

Friday 2 May – Graduation Free Dress Day
Tuesday 6 May – Prep RAW Art Incursion
Wednesday 7 May - Whole School Assembly
Friday 9 May – Mothers Day Stall
Tuesday 13 May – P&C Meeting 7:00pm
Wednesday 15 May – NE Tennis Trials
Wednesday 15 May – KSHS Musical Year 6
Friday 16 May - Active School Travel - Walk to School Day
Friday 16 May - Year 3 Bike Skills Day
Friday 23 May - Under 8's Day 9-11am

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.

Parenting Survey

Are You A Parent of a Child Between 0 to 12 Years Old?

Researchers from the University of Southern Queensland and The University of Queensland, are conducting research into parents’ opinions about parenting and climate change.

If you are a parent (18+ years) of a child aged 0 to 12 years and live in Australia, we would love to hear your views. You will need to complete a short online survey. To find out more or to participate, please visit https://surveys.unisq.edu.au/index.php/526111

This research has been approved by the UniSQ Human Research Ethics Committee (ETH2024-0126)

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