12 June 2025

Principal’s News

We are almost at the end of the semester. The term is quickly disappearing, and we have been extremely pleased with the quality of work and levels of engagement being achieved across our school.  Our staff have continued to encourage and support our students in their learning to reach their next best in the classroom and through lunchtime clubs and activities.

At Kenmore South the partnerships we share with our families is the key to the success, improved student learning and wellbeing that occurs across our classrooms.  It has been wonderful to see the numbers of enthusiastic parents coming into our school, volunteering in our classrooms, at events, tuckshop, attending workshops and providing our school with valuable feedback. 

Parent Think Tank Feedback

This term’s Parent Think Tank will be on Thursday 19 June at 9:00am in the Library. We look forward to hearing and taking on board some of these suggestions for the benefit of our students and school community. We value the relationships we have with our parents. We aim to run a Think Tank once a term. The Parent Think Tank concept forms one of the actions of our Parent and Community Engagement Framework.

Student Reports Semester 1

The student reports will be issued via email on Friday 18 July 2025. If you do not receive your child’s report by Monday 21 July, please contact the office.

Prep 2026

On Tuesday 24 June from 6pm – 7pm we will be holding an information session for 2026 prospective prep parents in our school Library.  If you have a child ready for Prep in 2026 or have a neighbour or friend with a child that would be entering Prep in 2026, please come along to our information session and find out about Prep at Kenmore South.  We are looking forward to meeting new families as we prepare for Prep 2026. 

Senior Years Deputy Principal News

NAIDOC Week Colouring-In Competition

To celebrate NAIDOC Week with creativity and culture, students are invited to take part in our 2025 colouring-in competition inspired by this year’s theme: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy.” This is a chance for children to express pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through art. There are two categories: Prep–Year 2 and Years 3–6. Competition entries need to be handed in to the school office by 3pm on Friday 27 June 2025. A senior and junior school prize will be awarded for the entry that displays creativity, effort, and cultural expression during our NAIDOC Week assembly on Wednesday 16 July 2025. Let your colours tell a powerful story of strength, identity, and celebration. If your student would like to participate, colouring-in sheets are available at the office.

Junior Years Deputy Principal News

Coming Up at Kenmore South SS – Winter Music Concert and 2026 Prep Parent Information Night!

Dear Kenmore South Families,

We are very excited about the upcoming Winter Music Concert, which promises to be a wonderful evening celebrating the hard work and talent of our young musicians. Featuring our Junior, Intermediate and Senior Choirs, String Ensembles and Concert Bands, the concert will showcase all that our students have been learning this year under the expert guidance of our Music Dept. staff, Heather Conomos, Fiona Lougheed and James McErlain, with the wonderful support of Mrs Riby and Mrs Mansfield on choir. Music is such an important part of a rich educational experience, helping to build creativity, confidence and focus—it truly supports the development of the whole child!

We also warmly remind our community of our Prep 2026 Parent Information Night on Tuesday 24 June in our school library from 6pm. This is a great opportunity for prospective families to get a feel for Kenmore South SS, meet the school leadership team and current Prep Staff and learn more about what Kenmore South SS can offer.

We encourage current families to share this invitation with friends and neighbours who may be considering joining our school community next year. There is no need to RSVP—we look forward to welcoming everyone on the night!

Wishing everyone a great finish to the term!

Regards,

Andrew

Talent Show 2025- Yrs 3-6

Each year many of our students look forward to our Annual Talent Show and this year is no different! A highlight on the calendar, Mr McErlain has been getting students prepared for the Talent Show and guiding them towards our auditions in the last week of this term. Successful student from the audition phase will then progress through to the Semi Finals in Term 3 and then onto the Final later in the term. 

Head of Inclusion News

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data

Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability. These relate to legislative requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, in line with the NCCD guidelines (2019).

Information provided about students to the Australian Government for the NCCD includes:

• year of schooling
• category of disability: physical, cognitive, sensory or social/emotional
• level of adjustment provided: support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary, substantial or extensive.

This information assists schools to:

• formally recognise the supports and adjustments provided to students with disability in schools
• consider how they can strengthen the support of students with disability in schools
• develop shared practices so that they can review their learning programs in order to improve educational outcomes for students with disability.

The NCCD provides state and federal governments with the information they need to plan more broadly for the support of students with disability.

The NCCD will have no direct impact on your child and your child will not be involved in any testing process. The school will provide data to the Australian Government in such a way that no individual student will be able to be identified – the privacy and confidentiality of all students is ensured. All information is protected by privacy laws that regulate the collection, storage and disclosure of personal information. To find out more about these matters, please refer to the Australian Government’s Privacy Policy (https://www.education.gov.au/privacy-policy). Further information about the NCCD can be found on the NCCD Portal (https://www.nccd.edu.au).

If you have any questions about the NCCD, please contact Caitlin Donaghey (Head of Inclusion)   cdona79@eq.edu.au

Spotlight on Hearing Impairment

Did you know that more than 1 in 6 Australians have some level of hearing loss? That means if you look around a classroom, there’s a good chance someone near you might use special ways to help them hear better.

Our Advisory Visiting Teacher - Hearing Impairment, Amanda Langdon, works closely with our students who are deaf or hard of hearing. There are many students at Kenmore Sth SS that she visits. Amanda helps them with learning, using technology, and making sure they can understand what’s being said in class — just like everyone else!

Some of the cool technology that helps people hear:
🎧 Hearing aids – tiny devices that sit behind or inside the ear and make sounds louder.

🧠 Cochlear implants – high-tech devices that help people who can't hear with hearing aids by sending sound signals straight to their brain!
📻 FM or Roger systems – microphones that a teacher wears so their voice goes straight into the student’s hearing aid or processor.
🎙️ Soundfield systems – speakers that help make the teacher's voice louder for the whole class to hear clearly.

Wonderful news!

Mrs Allardice was presented with a brand-new Microphone and Soundfield System for our school from Margaret from the Quota Club in Brisbane in conjunction with Jim Russell from The Hear Room. The Quota Club "The Lstening to Learn Program" was initiated by Quota International and has since been embraced by Quota Clubs Australia wide. The benefits in assisting students to hear in the classroom are well documented. A big thank you to Margaret and Jim for their generous gift to our school which will benefit many of our students in years to come.

Sporting News

Congratulations to Leon R – State Cross Country Qualifier!

We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Leon R, who represented the Northern Eagles District team at the Regional Cross Country Championships on Wednesday, May 28.

Leon put in a phenomenal performance in a highly competitive race, finishing 6th in a thrilling sprint to the line between three closely matched runners. His determination and effort paid off, securing him a place in the State Cross Country Championships!

Leon will now go on to represent MetWest at the State Championships, which will be held from July 18–20. This is a fantastic accomplishment and a testament to his hard work and athletic ability.

Best of luck at the next round, Leon – we’re all cheering you on! 

Student of the Weeks

Prep A: Henry M & Brooke D
Prep B: Una L & Oliver O
Prep C: Willow P & Hamish B
Prep D: Onaya R & Arya M
1A: Isabel B
1B: Lucille J & Elena L
1C: Nate P & Hugo G-J
1D: Charlie M & Ruby L
2A: Isla D & Nitara D.A
2B: Sara D & Rayyan M
2C: Henry L & Ambrose B
2D: Ahinsa H & Joseph C
3A: Ida A & Sadie C
3B: Quinn Q & Somer H
3C: Hannah G & Maya R.B
3D: Eve D & Josiah L
3E: Christi G & Indi M
4A: Louis R & Saskia T
4B: Thea W
4C: Leon R & Kazuhiro O
4D: Nickan D.M
4E: Isabella Z & Mia K
5A: Finn P
5B: Ella H
5C: Kian K & Madison G
5D: Finn D & Nina O
6B: Otto K & Miguel B
6C: Eve P & Nafasat B S
6D: Emily B

Lunch with the Principal

Term 2 Week 8

P & C News

Dear families,

We are heading towards the last few weeks of Term 2, and onwards and upwards towards the beginning of Term 3.

Last Saturday Night many of our families enjoyed a delightful evening thanks to our Trivia Team Event Coordinators Wendy and Cristyn. Thanks for another amazing evening! Wendy and Cristyn have coordinated our Trivia night event for numerous years and 2025 was their final trivia night. What a great night, and a great legacy piece to end on.

We could not put an event of this size together without all of our wonderful volunteers who helped both prior to and on the night of the event! We thank you immensely for your assistance, we could not do these events without your support.

If you enjoyed the trivia night and would love to be part of the behind the scenes action next year please let us know!

We would love your assistance with not only this event in 2026 but also with our upcoming events later in the year such as:

• Colour Fun Run,
• Father’s Day stall and
• Student Disco.

Any assistance is always welcome whether it's for a single task or an hour on an event night!

Welcome to Our New P&C Vice President!

We’re excited to announce that Lezanne has joined the Kenmore South P&C Executive Team as our new Vice President! Please join us in giving her a warm welcome.

If you’ve ever thought about getting more involved with the school community, now’s a great time to join our amazing P&C team. We’re always looking for new faces and fresh ideas—everyone is welcome! Come along to our next meeting on Monday, 12th August to see what it’s all about.

A note from our new VP:

Hi there!

I’m Lezanne, mum to Giam in Year 3 at Kenmore South and Alizae in Prep at Mount Ommaney Special School. I’m an actuary working in data science and AI during the week, and a full-time sports mum on the weekends to my sports-obsessed family—go Brisbane Lions! We also love the arts and are frequent visitors to the theatre.

I’m excited to join the KSSS P&C exec team and look forward to connecting with more of our school community!

Kind regards,

Gemma Kent
P&C Treasurer
E: pandc_treasurer@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au

(Written on behalf of our P&C president Clint)

Trivia Night 2025 Masquerade: Rio Carnival

Wow, our families certainly rose to the occasion. An amazing night enjoyed by all. Thanks again Wendy and Cristyn, special mention to Tyler from the Lunchbox for both his assistance behind the scenes and on the night. As well as all our additional volunteers both on the night and in the planning phase.

Photos from the night:

Thanks to all our Raffle Donors!

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They’re offering an exclusive AU$150 discount to the first 50 people who book using the code KENMORE at checkout. 

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Help Us Make the Colour FUN RUN a Success!

We’re excited to be planning this year’s Colour FUN RUN on Tuesday 12^th August  – a vibrant, energetic event the students always look forward to! To make it a day to remember, we need the support of our wonderful parent community.

The P&C is looking for volunteers to help organise the event in the lead-up and to lend a hand on the day. Whether you can spare time for planning, setup, or helping during the run itself, we’d love to have you on board.

If you're interested in being part of the fun, please sign up at: volunteersignup.org/99BMD

Thank you for your support – events like these wouldn’t be possible without you!

Voluntary Donations Now Available on Qkr!

Now on Qkr! — Voluntary donations can be made directly through the app, and every contribution makes a real difference!

These funds help keep vital parts of our school community running — like the tuck shop and uniform shop — and support the employment of our amazing staff who work hard to make these services possible. 

We know not everyone can give a lot, but even a small donation helps ensure these services continue for our students — your children. It’s all for them, and every dollar counts.

To donate, simply open the Qkr! app, find our school, and select “Voluntary Donation”. Thank you for your kindness and continued support!

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. 

Next Meeting: Tuesday 12th August, 2025 – 7:00pm in the staffroom 

Come along, have your say, and get involved! 

P&C Contact Emails:  

President – Clint Quinlivan: pandc_president@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au 
Vice Presidents – Lezanne Van Der Vyver and Laura Tromans: pandc_vice_president@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au 
Treasurer – Gemma Kent: pandc_treasurer@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au 
Secretary – Clemence Ville: pandc_secretary@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au 

Tuckshop and Uniform Shop 
The P&C also proudly runs the Lunchbox and Uniform Shop. 

Lunchbox: pandc_lunchbox@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au 
Uniform Shop: pandc_uniform_shop@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au 

Chappy News

Thank You – Chappy Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

What a morning! Our Chappy Pancake Breakfast last Friday was a huge success, and it couldn’t have happened without the incredible support of our school community.

A heartfelt thank you to:

The generous families who donated supplies – your contributions made it possible to serve up a delicious breakfast for all.
Our amazing parent volunteers, who gave their time and energy to cook and prepare over 500 pancakes with love and care.
The wonderful student leaders and helpers, who showed up bright and early to serve with smiles and help everything run smoothly.

Events like this truly show the strength and heart of our community. Your support helps keep our chaplaincy program running strong — thank you for making this year’s Chappy Pancake Breakfast one to remember! 🫶

Parents & Carers Coffee Morning – We’re Back This Friday!

After the excitement of Chappy Week, we’re happy to share that our regular Coffee Mornings are back on this Friday!

Come along to our friendly and relaxed weekly catch-up — a great chance to connect, chat, and share a cuppa with other parents, carers, and families in our school community.

📍 The Lookout
🕘 Every Friday morning, from 8:45am

Whether you’re new to the school or have been here for years, you’re warmly welcome. Bring a friend, or just come as you are — we’d love to see you there!

Office News

As we are coming to the middle of the year, we ask that you explain any unexplained absences with a reason for the absence. You can do this via QParents, or completing the letter sent home with your child (only if they had unexplained absences) and returning it to the office.

QParents is a free and secure online application that enables Queensland state schools to provide parents/carers with digital access to various student data:

• view upcoming events
• access and provide digital consent
• view and update attendance details (including future absences)
• view and pay invoices (only financial account holder can see)
• access payment history
• access report cards

Please see the QParent fact sheets for setup guides and information.

Term Dates 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

Monday 16 June: Year 1 Fire Education Visit
Tuesday 17 June: Readers Cup 2025
Wednesday 18 June: Senior Athletics Carnival (Years 4 to 6)
Thursday 19 June: Winter Music Concert at 6:00pm
Friday 20 June: Year 3 Beginner Strings Workshop at Moggill State School
Tuesday 24 June: Prep 2026 Information Night at 6:00pm in the Library
Thursday 26 June: Student Council Fundraiser - PJ Day
Friday 27 June: Term 2 Final Day

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.

Community News

Mamma Mia! at Queensland Academies Creative Industries, Kelvin Grove.

Get ready to dance, sing, and laugh along with QACI’s sensational production of Mamma Mia! — an unforgettable night of musical theatre magic! Set on a sun-drenched Mediterranean Greek island, Mamma Mia! follows the heartwarming and hilarious story of a young bride-to-be, Sophie, who secretly invites three men from her mother Donna’s past in hopes of discovering which one is her father. What unfolds is a whirlwind of love and relationships, set to ABBA hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Super Trouper,” and of course, “Mamma Mia!” This widely-celebrated musical features a vibrant and energetic performances by an ensemble of talented QACI students that’s sure to leave you smiling and singing all the way home.

Embrace all that is QACI and come dress in your creatively inspired Mamma Mia! outfit - it's the perfect way to make your musical night even more special!

For performance dates and to book your tickets visit: https://www.qaci.eq.edu.au