21 August 2025

Principal’s News

Spotlight on Academics

At Kenmore South we endeavour to cater to the whole child, with an understanding that each student comes with their own unique strengths and talents. This week we are placing a spotlight on the academic nature of our school and an area in which we pride ourselves, and that is with our students’ academic results. Recently we shared the 2025 NAPLAN results with our Years 3 and 5 students and families. Overall the students performed very well. Particularly pleasing is the number of students achieving in the ‘Exceeding’ category which is the highest of the four NAPLAN categories. Please see below for our results in 2025 in each of the five NAPLAN areas. You may notice that we are one of the top ten schools in all areas in years 3 and 5, except for year 3 writing, and in the top 10 schools in the state for all areas in Year 5, and amongst top schools in the state for Year 3.

Camps Feedback

We are seeking feedback surrounding the camps we offer for our Year 6 students at Kenmore South. Over the past few years, we have greater numbers of students not able to attend due to financial and other reasons. We would like to consider a south-east Queensland Year 6 camp as an alternative option and are gathering thoughts on this proposal. Please complete this short survey to indicate your views:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NVHBX6G

Morning Supervision Before School

We remind parents that supervision before school does not commence until 8:30am. We ask that any students arriving before this time book into PCYC OSHC as there are no staff on duty at that time.

Tuckshop Volunteers

The Tuckshop are always looking for volunteers and value any time parents/grandparents can provide. Please complete the following survey if you are able to assist:

https://volunteersignup.org/MMP3H?classic

Student Free Day

A reminder that Friday 5 September is a Student Free Day and school is not open for learning on that day. Families may consider booking our wonderful PCYC OHSC if required.

Tour and Talk Term 3

All interested families are invited to our upcoming Tour and Talk on Thursday 28 August 9:30-10:30am. Please meet outside the Administration Building. No RSVP is required.

Term 3 Parent Teacher Interviews

Parent Teacher Interviews provide an excellent opportunity for parents to speak with teachers about their child’s learning and progress. Please refer to the information contained within this newsletter to be informed of the timelines and process for booking interviews for later this term.

Parent/carer - teacher conversations for Semester 2 2025 are being held across Kenmore South State School in Weeks 9 and 10 of Term 3.

The conversations are held to:

• discuss your child’s progress
• discuss any concerns you may have and
• develop plans to address any areas of concern

The link to book your preferred interview time is: https://kenmoresthss.schoolzineplus.com/view-session/36

If you would like a particular interview time, please ensure you book as soon as possible. The meeting times are of 10 or 15 minutes duration (dependent on year level).

The booking process will open on Friday 22 August at 3pm and close on Friday 5 September at 3pm. If you wish to make a booking after this time, please contact your child’s teacher or the school directly.

We recommend accessing the booking system via your computer as it may not be supported on all phones. Also ensure that you are using an updated web browser, as out-dated versions may not display the bookings website information correctly. If you have any issues or would like support, please contact the school office on 3327 0888 or Schoolzine on 1300 795 503 or via their online chat function.

Senior Years Deputy Principal News - Natalie Thomas

Year 6 Graduation Fundraiser at P&C Colour Fun Run

The Year 6 student leaders send a huge thank you to the generous Kenmore South families who purchased poppers at the Colour Fun Run. The total amount raised was $875! These funds go towards the Graduation Celebration at the end of the year.

School Opinion Survey

Thank you to all parents who have already completed the Parent/Caregiver Survey. If you have not had a chance to complete the survey yet, please note that the online surveys will remain open until tomorrow, Friday 22 August. This is your opportunity to provide feedback about what our school does well and how we can improve.

To have your say, check your email for an invitation from the Department of Education titled School Opinion Survey for parents and caregivers, 2025.

Can’t find your invitation? If your family has more than one parent/caregiver, check that they haven’t received the invitation and/or check your junk email folder.

Parent-Teacher Interviews

This term, Parent-Teacher interviews will be conducted in Weeks 9 and 10 (week beginning 8 September to 19 September). The booking process will open on Friday 22 August at 3pm and close on Friday 5 September at 5pm. If you wish to make a booking after this time, please contact your child’s teacher or the school directly.

Warm regards,

Nat Thomas

Junior Years Deputy Principal News - Andrew Sellick

Dear Kenmore South families,

We are looking forward to our Book Week Parade this Friday! This year’s theme is ‘Book an Adventure’ a wonderful opportunity for students to celebrate their favourite characters and stories in creative costumes.

A reminder that our Prep interviews for 2026 will begin in Week 10 of this term. Families should have received an email two weeks ago with a booking link to schedule an interview time with a member of our leadership team. If you haven’t already, please check your emails and secure a spot. I will be re-sending this link to all families this week.

Next week, our Prep students will take part in Hearing Day, where they will have their hearing screened using the interactive app, Sound Scouts. This app is a fun and engaging way to test both hearing and auditory processing in children. Two of our trained Prep Aides will be administering the hearing screens, and our Prep teachers have been busy preparing students this week so they feel comfortable and familiar with the process. Further information and consent forms were sent to Prep parents via QParents earlier this week.

We are also excited about our upcoming Arts Fair at the end of the term. Students are encouraged to enter one (or more) of the four art categories on offer. To help build the excitement, we will be sharing weekly updates on Facebook in the lead-up to Arts Week. If your child is planning to enter the Arts Fair competition, please keep an eye on these posts for updates and inspiration.

Thank you for your ongoing support in making these special events a success. We look forward to celebrating together as a community!

Kind regards,

Andrew

Arts Week 2025

Save the Date – Arts Week and Community Arts Fair!

We’re excited to announce that Arts Week at Kenmore South State School will be held from Monday 8 September to Friday 12 September, with the Kenmore South SS Community Arts Fair taking place on the evening of Friday 12 September from 5:00–8:00pm.

This is a much-loved school tradition that brings our community together to celebrate creativity, imagination, and the incredible artistic talents of our students.

Arts Week Workshops – Volunteers Needed!

Do you have an artistic skill you’d love to share? We’re looking for parent and community volunteers to run short workshops for students during Arts Week (8–12 September). Workshops will run from 11:00 to 11:40am each day.

If you have a current Blue Card, access to your own materials, and a passion for art, we’d love to hear from you!

Please email thearts@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au to express your interest.

Community Arts Fair – Stallholders Wanted!

The Community Arts Fair on Friday 12 September (5:00–8:00pm) will feature food trucks, local artist demonstrations, market stalls, and student artworks on display. You’ll also be able to view entries in the student Art Competition—more details coming soon!

If you're a parent or community member who owns a craft stall or food van, we’d love you to be part of this special evening.

Please get in touch via thearts@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au.

Art Competition!

As part of our biennial KSSS Art Fair on Friday 12 September, students from Prep to Year 6 are invited to enter an artwork that reflects the theme Love of Self, Family & Community.

Each year level will have four awards:

Golden Brush Award

Category: Technique & detail
For a student whose work shows exceptional craftsmanship, precision, and fine artistic skill.

Creative Spark Award

Category: Imagination & originality
For a student whose artwork demonstrates fresh ideas, inventiveness, and bold creativity.

Art with Heart Award

Category: Theme connection - Love of self, family & community
For a student whose artwork deeply reflects the theme, expressing care, belonging, or positive relationships.

Colour Crafter Award

Category: Use of colour
For a student whose artwork shows outstanding use of colour to enhance mood, meaning, or visual impact.

All entries will be displayed during the day, with judging held at lunchtime. Winners will be announced in the afternoon, and all participants will receive a Certificate of Appreciation.

Look out for a note going home soon with all the details!

Sporting News

2025 Aquathlon & Triathlon Regional Trials

Students born 2015–2013 are eligible to register for the Triathlon Queensland All Schools Championships at Lake Kawana, Sunshine Coast.

Dates:

• Saturday 11 Oct 2025 – Aquathlon (swim/run) for DOB 2015–2014
• Sunday 12 Oct 2025 – Triathlon for DOB 2013

How to Nominate:
Register online via Triathlon Queensland → Events & Courses → All Schools Triathlon.
For questions, call Triathlon Queensland on (07) 3369 9600.

Registrations close: 3 October 2025

Ruth Hits the Mark … Again!

Archery star Ruth C has added another incredible achievement to her growing list of successes. Last Wednesday she set a new state record in the “Geelong” round — a demanding event of 90 arrows at 30 metres. Out of a possible 900 points, Ruth scored an amazing 895, with 85 arrows in the 10 ring and just five in the 9 ring. Her result surpassed the previous record of 877, which had stood for an impressive 17 years. Maintaining that level of accuracy and concentration over the two-and-a-half-hour shoot is a feat in itself!

Over the weekend, Ruth also tested herself in the Under 18 round at 50 metres on a smaller target face. While this outing didn’t bring another record, her score was strong enough that, had she produced it earlier in the year, she would have qualified for the Australian team currently competing at the World Youth Championships in Canada.

Ruth’s dedication to her sport, coupled with her ability to perform under pressure, is truly inspiring. We are so proud of her achievements and excited to see where her talent will take her next.

Student Success in the Run2Cure

Giam from 3D had a great performance running the Run2Cure event on the 10th of August. Giam had a time of 22:58 for the 5k, placing 8th overall. Additionally, Giam was the 7th male and was 1st in the under 12 category! Great work Giam, what a fantastic achievement. 

Instrumental Music News

Pop-Up Performance

Our Senior Instrumental Music Ensembles will be performing a pop-up concert on the Tiger Turf on Thursday 28 August, 2:15pm. We will be performing for the Year 2 & Year 3 students, and all parents are welcome to attend. We look forward to presenting a short program for students and families and hope to see you there!

Instrumental Music Recruitment for 2026: Information Night

Monday 1 September from 6pm-7pm in the Instrumental Music Room (B Block Music Room 2 next to Classroom Music)

We warmly welcome parents who are interested in Instrumental Music for their child in 2026 to attend this information session. Please RSVP your attendance via emails below. Please note that this is a parent session, and students should not attend. Current student's families should not attend unless they have a younger student interested in joining one of the programs next year. 

Do you have a current Year 3 student interested in the band program?

Current Year 3 Students are eligible to apply to start Band in 2026. Please email your RSVP to: Ms Heather Conomos Band Teacher hcono1@eq.edu.au 

Do you have a current Year 2 student interested in the strings program?

Current Year 2 Students are eligible to apply to start Strings in 2026. Please email your RSVP to: Mrs Fiona Lougheed String Teacher floug1@eq.edu.au 

Chappy News

Thursday 11th September is R U OK? Day, a national day that reminds us to check in with others and start meaningful conversations. To mark the occasion, we’ll be holding a Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser before school at The Lookout. All proceeds will go towards supporting our school’s Chaplaincy Program.

Volunteers Needed!

If you are available to help with cooking or serving on the morning, we’d love your support. Please contact Denise dko10@eq.edu.au if you can lend a hand. Come along, grab a snag, and take a moment to ask someone, “R U OK?” Because a conversation could change a life.

KSSS Community Care Group – Call for Volunteers

Our KSSS Community Care Group is made up of dedicated parent volunteers who offer practical support to families in times of need. Over the years, the group has delivered home-cooked meals, provided transport to and from school, helped with light gardening and moving, and more. We warmly welcome all parents who are willing to lend a hand.

Right now, we are seeking extra volunteers to help provide meals for a few weeks to support a school family facing health challenges. Support is especially needed during these few weeks while the family navigates this challenging time. This is a meaningful way to support our KSSS community—every little bit helps.

If you’re able to volunteer your time, please get in touch: dko10@eq.edu.au 

If your own family is in need of support, the Community Care Group is also here for you. Our volunteers can assist with practical needs like meal deliveries, school pickups and drop-offs, friendly check-ins, or simply being someone to talk to. Thank you for helping us make KSSS a caring and connected community. Together, we can make a real difference.

Parents & Carers Coffee Morning

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 (during the term), 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 - Statements Information

Debtor Statements/Outstanding Fees/Credit Adjustments

Twice a term our Accounts Receivable Officers generate the “Debtor Statement”. You will receive a Debtor Statement if there are any fees on your student’s account or if there are any credits on your student’s account. If there are not any fees due or credits applied to your student’s account, you will not receive a Debtor Statement. 

Fees that are due for payment are indicated by a positive amount on the Statement.

A credit on the student’s account is indicated by a negative amount on the Statement. Credits can be applied to any fees that are due for payment.

How to Make a Payment

Payments can be made by BPoint, QParents or over the counter with EFTPOS (Debit Card, MasterCard or Visa). BPOINT and QParents options allow parents/carers the convenience of making payments from home and alleviates the need to pay over the counter in person. More information can be found on the QParents website.

BPOINT is an online payment system and is the preferred payment method for the Department.

This option is accessed through an internet weblink www.bpoint.com.au/payments/dete which appears on all invoices and statements. You will need the Customer Reference Number (CRN) which is printed on the bottom of your invoice/statement before payment can be processed.

When accessing the BPOINT weblink on individual invoices, all relevant information will pre-populate.  Parents/carers will only be required to enter their credit or debit card details.

Since 2018 schools are no longer able to accept credit card payments over the phone. 

QKR

Parents/carers have the ability to order online for the Tuckshop and Uniform Shoo and pay for non-invoiced items via QKR!

Qkr (pronounced ‘quicker’) by MasterCard application is a secure and easy way to make school payments at your convenience. We encourage all parents/carers to use Qkr as it reduces the need to send cash to school or attend in person, and receipts are automatically generated that can be easily retrieved on the app or sent to your email. Apart from making life easier for families, it also significantly streamlines operations with the school.

What can be ordered and paid for via Qkr?

• Online Tuckshop orders
• Fundraisers
• Event tickets

The Qkr app can be downloaded for free from Apple’s app store for iPhones (iPads to download iPhone version) or from Google Play for Android phones and tablets.

The Qkr ‘How-to’ Guide (which can be found on the School’s website https://kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au/SupportAndResources/FormsAndDocuments/Documents/P%20and%20C/Qkr%20Parents%20How%20to%20Guide.pdf#search=Qkr 

This guide illustrates how to download the app, register yourself and your children, and pay for a variety of school items. Any questions, please email our admin team at admin@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au 

Kind regards, 

Kenmore South SS Administration Team

Student of the Week Awards

Prep A: Emily J & Abbie M
Prep B: Kiara F & Mia S
Prep C: Vidhaan V & Teo A
Prep D: Fionn H
1A: Ruby I & Caleb A
1B: Anna Y & Aaez P
1C: Sloane C & Archie M
1D: Ava S & Maggie R
2A: Bodhe E
2B: Benjamin G.H. & Oliver D
2C: Asahi S
2D: Carter G & Charlie S
3A: Ryan S
3B: Oliver T & Zoe R
3C: Deen M & Jane Y
3D: Lily H & Harrison P
3E: Mae C & Poppy C
4A: Harvey J & James A
4B: Arjun P
4C: Nivan A
4D: Lily T
4E: Luke G & Marcus R
5A: Elsie Y & Tahnee N
5B: Lukas D & Indiana L
5C: Charlotte S
5D: Daniel M.N., Liliana H & Oliver L
6A: Mila C
6B: Olivia W, Abigail J, Daniel D & Ethan J
6C: Lucila G & Khloe M
6D: Naisha B

Each week, Student of the Week Awards are handed out in class by our Junior and Senior Deputy Principal's. The awards recognise a student from each class from the previous week. 

Principal Lunch

Term 3 Week 6

P & C News

Last Tuesday 12^th August we had a fantastic afternoon with our Colour Fun run. A huge thank you to Clemence Ville for organising this event and all the volunteers who have lent a hand – your time and energy make a real difference. We had a fantastic result with a total of $16,911 raised!

What’s coming up

Father's Day stall – Wednesday 3^rd September between 9am-11am

Register to volunteer Here! - https://volunteersignup.org/8B43R?classic

Term 4 Disco – Friday 14^th November – Details to come shortly

We’re always looking for helping hands for upcoming events, the Tuckshop, Uniform Shop, and other initiatives. Even a small amount of time can make a big impact. If you’d like to volunteer, please reach out. Thank you again for being part of such a supportive and positive community. Together, we’re making our school an even better place for our kids to learn and grow.

Gemma Kent
P&C President

Father’s Day Stall – Wednesday September 3^rd

Father's day stall pre-orders are now open on Qkr! Pre-order a gift for your child to choose during their class visit to the stall on Wed 3rd September to bring home for Father's Day. All gifts are $7. We would also love some assistance on the day. Sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/8B43R

Why Join the P&C?

Being part of the P&C isn’t just about meetings – it’s about making a difference in our children’s school experience.When you join the P&C, you become a part of a team that contributes to:

• Building Community – Connect with other parents, carers, teachers, and staff.
• Supporting Fundraising – Help raise funds for resources, facilities, and opportunities that directly benefit students.
• Being Involved in Events – Play a part in organising and enjoying school events that bring families together.
• Enhancing Student Experiences – Support programs, activities, and improvements that enrich student learning and wellbeing.
• Developing Skills – Gain experience in teamwork, leadership, planning, and event management.
• Making a Difference – See the positive impact your contributions have on the school community.
• Being Informed – Stay up to date with school priorities, projects, and opportunities.
• Being a Role Model – Show your child the importance of community involvement and volunteering.
• Friendship & Fun – Meet like-minded people, make new friends, and enjoy being part of something meaningful.

You don’t need any special skills – just a willingness to share your ideas, time and enthusiasm. Whether you can attend every meeting or just help out here and there, you are welcome. Together, we’ve funded playground upgrades, organised school events, supported the Lunchbox and Uniform Shop, and strengthened our school’s sense of community. If you’ve ever thought, “I’d like to be more involved,” now is the perfect time. Come along to our next P&C meeting and see how easy it is to be part of something special. 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! 

Joining is easy – Reach out to our P&C secretary for a membership form: pandc_secretary@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au

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

Next Meeting:   

Tuesday 9th September, 2025 – 7:00pm in the staffroom 

Contact Us 

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:  

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

Term 3 Lunchbox Volunteers

A huge thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who have given their time and energy to help out in the Tuckbox this term! Your support makes a real difference to our school community and helps keep this much-loved service running smoothly. As we head into the second half of the term, we're still looking for a few more helping hands to join the roster. Whether you're available once, occasionally, or regularly — every bit of help is appreciated!

Can you spare a couple of hours?

Please sign up at https://volunteersignup.org/MMP3H?classic, or get in touch with us via pandc_lunchbox@kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au to find out more. Together, we can keep the Tuckbox running strong – thank you again for your ongoing support!

Contact us:

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

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

Thursday 21 August - Year 2 Wolston Farm House Excursion (Postponed: New Date TBC)

Friday 22 August - Book Week Parade 9:10am 

Thursday 28 August - Tour and Talk with the Principal

Friday 29 August - Year 2 Wolston Farm House Excursion (Year 2C & 2D)

Friday 5 September - Student Free Day - school closed

Monday 8 September - Art Week begins 

Wednesday 10 September - Gala Day

Friday 12 September - Arts Night 5:00-7:00pm at the Hall

Tuesday 16 September - Prep 2026 Enrolment Interviews Begin

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.

Recruitment for School Crossing Supervisor

Transport and Main Roads Department are looking for School Crossing Supervisors in your area to help get our kids safely to and from school.

School Crossing Supervisors must be available for work in both morning and afternoon shifts on a rostered basis (in all weather conditions).

In return we offer the following:

• Casual pay-rate starting at $37.10 per hour
• Relief opportunities on your days off
• Long service leave entitlements

Commencement of employment for the successful applicant is dependent on:

• The favourable outcome of a pre-employment health assessment
• A Positive Notice Blue Card (you do not need to have a blue card to apply for the position)

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, give us a call on (07) 3863 9871 to speak with your local Road Safety Officer or email CSB.SEQN.RoadSafetyCarseldine@tmr.qld.gov.au for more information.

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