Last week we selected our House Captains and this week we complete the selection process with the selection of Project Captains. The students have done a wonderful job preparing for their speeches and interviews.  I understand that not being selected can be disappointing and for that reason I have been impressed with the resilience shown by all of our students.  I know that helping students build their resilience is an important part of life and parents have supported their children very well during this process. 

2019 School Captains – Charlotte Serisier and Trey King

2019 School Vice Captains – Scarlett Ruddy and Lysander Cameron

2019 House Captains:

• Merthyr House Captains – Joseph Bentley and Jewel Hsar
• Teneriffe House Captains – Frankie Meadmore and Angus O’Connor
• Binkinba House Captains – Callum May and Layla Millar

Summary of key dates:

• Thurs 29 Nov 9am - 11am – Principal interviews shortlisted students
• Thurs 29 Nov 12noon – Principal announces the 2019 Project Group Captains
• Tues 04 Dec – 2019 School, House and Project Captains introduced to school on assembly

 Evacuation Drill – Last week we held our final drill practice for the year.  The classes have been consistently practising walking in an orderly manner throughout the school and this made our final drill extremely efficient.  

 Christmas Dance Concert

A reminder to all parents that our annual Christmas Dance Concert will be held next week Tuesday 04 December.     We would love to see you all there.

***Reminder- there is no food or drinks to be consumed inside the hall.***

2019 Staffing and Class Allocations

I am still finalising our staffing for next year and hope to have our ‘teacher postcards’ out to students in the final week of school.  The postcards let the students and families know who their teacher is and shares a welcome message with the students. 

 The class allocations are underway as we ensure we consider:  written parent requests, student friendships choices, teacher recommendations, special requirements and a balance of abilities.  These are the main considerations but depending on specific student needs, we may also take other aspects into considerations.  Needless to say, the process is complex and much time and care is taken to ensure we have a balance across classes.

Staffing Update

I will be taking long service leave in the last week of school this year.  I will certainly miss seeing our Year 6 leaders graduate and farewell our community on the last day.  I am very proud of the students’ achievements throughout the year and wish them all the very best for secondary school. I have absolute confidence in my leadership team and know that the school will be in good hands. 

 Mrs Bradley is currently on leave and Mr Rafter is acting Deputy at this time. 

  School Community

The Queensland Givernment is committed to providing state schools with greater autonomy in decision-making and increased capacity to work in new ways to maximise learning outcomes.

Since 2013, 250 schools have commenced as independent public schools in Queensland.

 All state school principals and their communities are invited to consultation sessions that are being held across the state in November and December 2018 to discuss the recommendations of the report.

 There will be a parent/school community session at Windsor State School on Wednesday 28 November from 5pm to 6pm. All are welcome. To register please follow this link - Parent and school community members sessions.