Wellbeing & Engagement 

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

PBL Lessons 

Week 8 - Arriving at School 

Week 9 - R u Ok? 

Week 10 - Holiday Safety 

Arriving at School 

STUDENTS ARRIVE AFTER 8:30 - THERE IS NO SUPERVISION UNTIL 8:30

Last week, we focused on arriving at school safely and ready to learn:

•  Students should arrive at school after 8:30am.
• Students arriving before 8:30am should not be and must go to the school office and sit and wait until supervision begins.
• There is no adult supervision before 8:30am.
• Arriving at the correct time helps keep everyone safe and supervised.
• Once students arrive, they can unpack, get organised and get ready for a great day of learning.
• This links to our PBL expectation Act Safely.

R U OK?

This week we are recognising R U OK? Day and focusing on the importance of checking in with the people around us.

• We are learning that asking “Are you OK?” is a simple way to show someone we care.
• We are practising listening to our friends and giving them our attention.
• We are learning that it is OK to talk about our feelings and ask for help when we need it.
• We are encouraging students to notice when someone might need a friend and to include, support and care for others.
• This connects with our PBL expectations of Respect and Teamwork — looking after each other and helping everyone feel safe, welcome and included.

Let Kids Be Kids 💚

We’re asking our families to help us with two things that are increasingly causing issues for primary-aged children: social media and romantic relationships.

Social media can wait. Primary-aged children are too young for age-restricted social media platforms. Problems that start online at home often arrive at school the next morning and can have a real impact on friendships, learning and wellbeing. Please help us by keeping children off age-restricted social media and keeping an eye on their online activity.

Let them be mates  At primary school, we don’t encourage or facilitate boyfriend/girlfriend relationships. We want our students to see each other as friends, classmates and teammates – not love interests. There is plenty of time for that later!

Our focus is on teaching children how to build strong, respectful and healthy friendships with both boys and girls.

Thanks for working with us to let kids be kids and keep their primary school years focused on learning, friendships, fun and belonging. 

Student Council

Minister Visits Our Student Council

We were incredibly proud of our Student Council when we recently welcomed Minister for Education and the Arts  John-Paul Langbroek to Goondiwindi State School. Our Student Council did a fantastic job welcoming the Minister, explaining the role of Student Council and sharing how they help make our school an even better place. They spoke about having a student voice, organising lunchtime activities, choosing disco themes and songs, and raising money for organisations including The Smith Family.

Students also had the opportunity to ask Minister Langbroek some great questions about education and leadership. When asked about the best part of his job, he shared that it was getting out and visiting GREAT schools like ours. He also reinforced an important message – State schools are great schools. 

Our students were confident, respectful and genuinely interested in hearing from the Minister. They represented Gundy State beautifully and demonstrated exactly what student voice and leadership look like.

We couldn't have been prouder of them – another wonderful example of what makes it GREAT at Gundy State!

House News

Bin It to Win It – Week 10! 🗑️Our next House challenge is Bin It to Win It, with students working together to keep our school clean and tidy. Which House will take out the win?

Attendance Award - Term 3 Congratulations Campbell House! 💚Campbell House won the Term 3 Attendance Award! To celebrate, Campbell students will enjoy extra playtime and a Zooper Dooper.

Regular attendance is so important. Being at school every day helps students keep up with their learning, build strong friendships, feel connected to their school community and supports their overall wellbeing.

Every day at school counts! Well done, Campbell!

CHAPPY NEWS 

There have been lots of special activities happening around our school recently, with Chappy helping our students celebrate Anti-Bullying Week, Wellbeing Week, Father’s Day and R U OK? Day.

During Anti-Bullying Week, Chappy ran a colouring-in competition, which continued into Wellbeing Week alongside a range of fun wellbeing activities. 

Our Preps shared what makes them a star ⭐, Years 1–3 decorated hearts with things they love about life ❤️, and Year 4 students created flowers filled with things they are thankful for. Our Year 5 students took on the challenge of filling their Mentos jar through positive behaviour, earning Keep Cool and Carry On cards along the way. Year 6 students were also recognised for positive behaviour with Smarties and encouraging messages such as, “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.”

Chappy also provided a fantastic Father’s Day craft activity, which was enjoyed by many students. This week, the focus turns to R U OK? Day, with students making chatterboxes and continuing conversations about checking in with each other.

There is always something happening with Chappy! A huge thank you for all she does to support, encourage and bring a little extra fun to our school. It just wouldn’t be the same without her! 

Operation Christmas Child

Goondiwindi State School is proudly supporting Operation Christmas Child.

We are collecting new items to help fill shoeboxes for children in need around the world. Donations could include toys, school supplies, hygiene items (such as toothbrushes and soap), hats, socks, colouring books and other small gifts.

Please do not donate food, lollies, liquids, medicines, toothpaste, used items or toy weapons.

Donations can be placed in the collection box at the school office. Thank you for helping bring joy to children this Christmas.

Student Council

SPORT

P-2 Athletics Funday

Our P-2 Athletics Funday is on Friday 18th September. We are all looking forward to a day of fun, frivolity and competition.

**Vortex Throw:             Throw past a line, get points for house. Standing throw.

                                           2 Attempts each. Points scored depending on how far you throw.

**Heavy Ball Rolling:      Roll a medicine ball and try and get it into a hoop for points.

                                           Get ball into a hoop for points. 2 goes each.

**Long Jump:                  Jump past a line get points for house.

Darling Downs School Sport Track and Field Carnival

Congratulations to Jasmine C, Grace C, Sam H, Elliott H, Archie K, Mikayla K, Abel K, Imogen M, Riley P, Ellie R, Archie S, Ollie S, Blaize S, Paisley W and Riley Z on your efforts at this carnival. You represented your school and community with great pride and distinction.

Top Ten Finishers were: 

Grace C - 10th in 11 Years Girls' SP.

Archie K - 10th in 12 Years Boys' LJ.

Abel K - 8th in 9 Years Boys' 800m.

Imogen M - 10th in 9 Years Girls' 80m and 200m.

Ellie R - 8th in 9 Years Girls' LJ.

Blaize S-L - 1st 9 Years Boys 80m, 3rd in LJ, 5th in HJ, 3rd in LJ

Paisley Wren - 3rd 12 Years Girls' Tetrathlon, 4th in SP, 6th in LJ, 12th in 800m, 10th in 100m and 10th in 200m.

Great work also to others whose efforts were recognised and acknowledged by many.

Massive congratulations to Paisley Wren who was selected in the DDSS Track and Field in the discipline of Tetrathlon. We wish her well at the state championships in October.

MZSS Rugby 7s Carnival

Thank you to everyone involved in the running and co-ordination of the Rugby 7s carnival last Thursday. A special thanks to Nick Maguire and his crew from Qld Rugby and also to Tim Gleeson and his band of merry helpers at the Goondiwindi Junior Rugby Club. Thanks also to those who put their hands up to referee - Cam Derbidge, Nick Benson, Connor Clancy and others.

It was great to see participants thoroughly enjoying the competition. Congratulations to St Mary's 1 and GSPS 1 who emerged as victors in their respective age level competitions.

A big shout out to Sophie and Chloe from GSPS who were awarded the "Spirit of Rugby" award at the Girls' Come and Try Skill sessions.

A great day thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Playgroup (Age-Appropriate Play Based Activities)

Mrs Erica Clark and Mrs Donna Norman will be teaching Playgroup this term.

Wednesdays 9am to 10:30am. Follow the Red Flags at the Prep Precinct. Bring your GREAT Mates hat, morning tea and a water bottle (and a parent)!!