Principal's Address

From the Principal

Principal's Report – Term 4, Week 6

Moonie State School

As we move into the second half of Term 4, it is wonderful to see our students continuing to work hard and make the most of the many learning opportunities on offer. The coming weeks are certainly going to be busy, with camps, swimming carnivals, transition activities and preparations for our end-of-year celebrations.

Attendance

Our attendance continues to be a positive focus, with our Term 4 attendance rate currently sitting at 93.9%. This is a pleasing result, and I thank our families for their ongoing commitment to ensuring students attend school regularly.

Our weekly attendance rates have been:

Week 1 – 91.2%
Week 2 – 96.5%
Week 3 – 91.2%
Week 4 – 94.7%
Week 5 – 95.6%

It is particularly encouraging to see attendance above 94% for the past two weeks. Every school day matters, and consistent attendance supports student learning, friendships and positive routines. Let's continue this great effort as we approach the end of the school year.

Student Achievements

Congratulations to our students who represented Moonie State School at the recent Spelling Bee and Public Speaking Competition in Glenmorgan. George, Justin, Annie, Zach, Briella and Harry all deserve recognition for their efforts and willingness to challenge themselves.

A special congratulations to George, who won the Year 5/6 Spelling Bee! It is wonderful to see our students confidently representing our school and demonstrating our motto, Pride in Achievement.

Kindy Open Mornings and 2027 Transitions

We have now held our three Kindy Open Mornings, providing opportunities for our future Kindy students and their families to become familiar with our school environment, meet staff and experience some of the wonderful learning opportunities available.

Thank you to the families who attended. We look forward to welcoming our new students in 2027.

Our Move Up Day on Monday 30 November will provide another important opportunity for students in our current K-6 at Moonie State School to prepare for the year ahead. We will be lucky to have our incoming Year 2-4 teacher, Miss Lucy Gore attending to spend the day with her class for 2027.

Swimming and Sporting Opportunities

Our swimming programme continues, with students developing their confidence, swimming skills and water safety awareness.

This Friday, 13 November, we will hold our Emus versus Kookies Interhouse Swimming Carnival, commencing at 1.30 pm. We look forward to seeing students encouraging their teammates, showing good sportsmanship and giving their best effort.

Students will also have the opportunity to participate in the Small Schools Swimming Carnival at Tara on Wednesday 25 November.

Celebrating Our Rural Community

On Friday 20 November, we will celebrate National Agriculture Day, with this year's theme being Our Farmers, Our Future.

Agriculture plays such an important role in our community, and this is a wonderful opportunity to recognise the people and families who contribute to this essential industry.

Students are invited to participate in a farming-themed free dress day. We look forward to celebrating our strong connections to agriculture and rural life.

Thank You to Our School Community

I would like to extend a sincere thank you to our parents, P&C members and volunteers for their continued support throughout the year. Whether it is organising tuckshop, assisting at sporting events, supporting fundraising activities or helping behind the scenes, your contributions are greatly appreciated.

Our Ham and Mango Fundraiser is currently underway, with ham orders closing on Monday 23 November. Thank you to everyone who has supported this initiative.

Looking Ahead

Our Years 3–6 students are preparing for their upcoming camp at Kindilan from 16–19 November. This will be an exciting opportunity for students to develop independence, strengthen friendships and challenge themselves through new experiences.

Preparations are also underway for our Presentation Night on Friday 4 December at the Moonie Sports Club. This is always a special occasion on our school calendar as we celebrate student achievements and enjoy our end-of-year concert.

With just a few weeks remaining, I encourage all students to continue demonstrating kindness, responsibility, resilience and a commitment to doing their best.

Thank you to our wonderful school community for your continued support.

A message from Miss Gore

My name is Lucy Gore, and I have spent the past two years teaching Special Education at Tara Shire State College. I am an active and outdoorsy person who loves getting involved in sport, particularly rugby, netball, touch football, swimming and running. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, sewing, and spending time in the garden. I am incredibly excited to begin this new adventure at Moonie State School in 2027! I look forward to meeting the students, families, and staff, getting to know the wider community. I can't wait for the year ahead!

Notice from Bernie Wilson

Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR Classes being held in January 2027

Full Pool Lifeguard – Sunday 17th January & Monday 18th January

Reaccreditation Lifeguard – Monday 18th January

CPR – Tuesday 19th January (unless completed with the Lifeguard course on Monday) 2 hours only

CPR with A & A – Tuesday 19th January – 2 ½ hours

First Aid – Tuesday 19th January – 9am to 3pm

First Aid with A & A – Tuesday 19th January – 9am to 3.30pm

These courses will be Blended – all online pre-course and assessments with hands on workshops to follow on the above dates. These components MUST be completed before the course. Course codes and instructions will be available by the end of November.

Please contact Bernie if you have any questions.

Bernie Wilson - Trainer & Assessor - 0409 729638

Royal Life Saving Training RTO 5431

Pride in Achievement

Anna Jones

Principal – Moonie State School

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