New Farm State School
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Cnr James and Heal Streets
New Farm QLD 4005
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Email: administration@newfarmss.eq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3358 7333

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Thank You, NFSS Families!
A huge thanks to the parents who shared their thoughts in our recent volunteering survey. Your feedback helps us build a stronger, and more connected school community. Here’s the scoop:

What we learned:

  • Only about 10% of families are currently volunteering – and it’s often the same few faces.
  • The biggest barriers? Time, not knowing what’s needed, and how to sign up.
  • Parents want flexible, bite-sized roles with clear info and plenty of notice.
  • Over half of families would consider a donation instead of volunteering.

What’s changing:

  • More flexible options – quick, one-off jobs, volunteer-from-home tasks, and weekend/evening slots.
  • Clearer communication – easy sign-ups, advance notice, and role descriptions that make sense.
  • A warmer welcome – especially for new families, dads, and multicultural groups.
  • Recognition matters! Expect more thank-yous, shout-outs, and fun ways to celebrate our amazing volunteers.

The “So What”:
When more families join in, even just for an hour, we all win. Our kids see us engaged, our teachers feel supported, and our school community thrives.

Whether you can give time, skills, or a small donation, every contribution helps lighten the load and make NFSS shine.
Thank you for being part of this journey – and here’s to making volunteering even easier, friendlier, and more fun for everyone!

New Tuckshop Menu! 

Our school P&C operates the tuckshop and offer a variety of daily specials and changing menu items at reasonable prices. We use Flexischools, an Australian leading school ordering platform, allowing parents to order lunches via the app.

You can download the App and find registration and online ordering instructions below