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Please notify the school by 8.00am if your child will be absent from school. Please advise child's name and class, date of absence and reason for absence. TO NOTIFY OF AN ABSENCE 1. Absence email: 2. QParents App: 3. Phone Student Absence Line: |
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Uniform Shop 2025 Term 1 Open 8am - 9:30am Online ordering: School Locker |
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Attendance FAQ's
What if my student is unwell?
Any child who is showing signs of illness or feeling unwell, should stay at home.
If a child is showing signs of illness at school, the school will contact the parent or carer to collect the child.
Does School Plus automatically know we are away?
No. If you have a regular booking with School Plus Outside School Hours Care, it is your responsibility to notify them directly if you need to cancel or amend a booking, will be away or if your student is absent due to illness.
Please phone 0458 052 153 or email newfarm@schoolplus.com.au
If you fail to notify School Plus of an absence Police may be notified in accordance with the 'Missing Child Policy'.
What if my student is attending a school activity somewhere else?
If the school transports students to an activity via bus or walking groups, the school will mark a roll and account for the students.
If you transport your student to the activity, please notify the school they have arrived and are participating in the activity.
To advise of an off campus activity, you can:
1. email absences@newfarmss.eq.edu.au
2. phone student absence line (07) 3358 7333 option 1
3. QParents app via 'Notify Absences' tab
How does the Absence SMS from school work?
If your student is not present at 9am roll marking and the office has not been notified they would be away, an SMS is generated and sent to parents. You are able to reply text to this SMS.
If your child/ren have a medical condition requiring regular or emergency administration of medication, please make sure you have supplied school with the following:
- All medications must be in the original container and have clear chemist labels with the students name
- Any allergy/asthma/anaphylaxis plans must be completed and signed by a GP
- All parents must also complete a consent to administer form that aligns with the GP directed plan - there must be a form completed for each medication
IF YOUR CHILD/REN SELF ADMINISTER THEIR MEDICATION THIS NEEDS TO BE CLEARLY DISPLAYED IN BOTH THE LETTER FROM THE DOCTOR AND IN THE ACTION PLAN
Parents are also required to provide a letter detailing their consent for their child/ren to administer their own medication.
Parents are welcome to drop medication to the Admin Office between 9am – 3pm daily.
Students are not permitted to transport their own medication. An adult must attend and provide medication and complete any require consents.
For all emergency medication, once it has been received and recorded by administration, all medication (e.g. asthma medication, anaphylaxis medication) will be put into a labelled box and stored in the administration building First Aid Room.
If your child/ren’s medical status changes (e.g. asthma action plan no longer relevant, allergy severity decreased etc) please let the school know via email through firstaid@newfarmss.eq.edu.au so that we may update our systems.
Dr Carmel McGrath
Trivia Night
Trivia Night was another spectacular success with a great crowd, colourful costumes and plenty of fun had by all. I am so grateful to our P&C members, Natalie Chin who organised the event and to some of our key helpers on the night Lyne Moore, Fiona Caniglia and George Gallantree, who were amazing with sales and sponsors. To all the other many parent helpers who volunteered and also helped out on the night by serving dinner, working at the bar and baking for the night – Thank you! We had absolutely amazing community atmosphere and support for our school.
Staffing Update
We are pleased to announce Pauline Holness has now been appointed as our Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) beginning Term 3. Pauline comes to us with many years' experience in inclusion and learning support roles and is excited to join New Farm State School. A huge thanks to Ms McLeod for her professional work during her time undertaking the Acting HOSES role.
Sports Days
Thank you to Mr Rainbow, Mrs Bradley and all staff who helped organise and facilitate the track and field events for this year. It was once again held at Windsor sports fields and was an amazing day for all. Congratulations to the winning Sports House Binkinba for their efforts and wonderful sportsmanship. Binkinba Captains, Oscar and Aspen spoke very well at last week’s assembly, congratulating both Merthyr and Teneriffe houses for their competitiveness and participation. A huge thanks goes to the many parent helpers who volunteered on the day. Students and staff supported their Houses by proudly wearing their respective Colours and showing excellent participation and sportsmanship.
Congratulations to the Age Champions:
12 years – Emily
12 years – Jack
11 years – Bea
11 years – Mika
10 years – Evie
10 years – Sidney
Semester 1 Report Cards
Student Sem 1 report cards will be emailed home from Thursday 26 June. Thank you to Ms Krohn and Mr Curby for coordinating this year’s process.
Prep ’26 Enrolments
Our 2026 prep enrolment process has begun. I encourage any families with prep aged children to submit their enrolments as soon as possible as this year we hope to conduct the majority of interviews in Term 2 & 3. This is an essential part of predicting student numbers, allocating staffing and forming classes for 2026. Other prep transition elements will include:
Enrolment night - September 3rd - 5-6pm. We warmly invite all prospective 2026 Prep parents and families interested in joining the New Farm State School community to attend our Enrolment Night.
Prep Open Morning - Friday 17th October - An informative morning where 2026 Prep families can meet our wonderful teachers, explore the classrooms, and get a feel for the exciting year ahead.
Pillar Champion Awards
Congratulations to our Term 2 Pillar Champion recipients. This is a great opportunity for us to recognise staff, parents and students who have been nominated as doing excellent work in the areas of Inclusion, Innovation, Curriculum and Well-Being. Term 2 Award recipients are:
Innovation: Mr Curby, Leighton - 5F
Inclusion: Ms Jo, Louis - 5A, Fiona C
Well-being: Amy L, Maya - 6C, Madeleine - 6C, Mr Fleming
Curriculum: Ms Allison, Larisa D, Lewie - 5A, Rachel W
Highly Accomplished Teacher
We would like to congratulate Deb Joynson on recently being recognised as a Highly Accomplished Teacher. Highly Accomplished Teachers are expert classroom practitioners who work both independently and collaboratively to improve teaching practices and student outcomes. They actively support and guide colleagues, share effective strategies, and enhance learning environments. These teachers demonstrate a strong commitment to ongoing professional growth aligned with student needs.
Upcoming events:
- Last Day Term 2 – Friday 27 June
- First Day Term 3 – Monday 14 July
Uniforms
As we start to enter the cooler months, it’s time to check that your child/children have school jumpers. Whilst other jackets and jumpers can be worn to and from school, only New Farm School jumpers should be worn whilst at school.
Uniform shop is open every Thursday 8am – 9:30am in Term 3.
Reflection Room
Your child may be referred to the lunch time reflection room by their teacher or another education support officer. This is a chance for your child to reflect on an incident or pattern of behaviour. They are asked the following questions:
- Where were you?
- What was happening?
- What did you do?
- What rule did you break?
- How could you fix things?
- What could you do differently next time?
We always take the time to listen and find out what really happened, this may involve speaking with other students and staff. If your child attends the reflection room, you will receive an email. This will allow you to talk to your child about what happened.
Curriculum and Classroom
As we approach the final week of term, we continue to enjoy a range of flexible learning experiences. A highlight this week was welcoming grandparents into our Year 1 classrooms. They had the opportunity to reflect on and share memories of their own school days with our students. While many things have changed over the years, some have remained reassuringly familiar. Our students thoroughly enjoyed discussing their writing, sharing dioramas that illustrated how animals live in various habitats and what they need to survive, and demonstrating how technology and iPads can engage and enhance their learning.
Upcoming Next Term:
Homework Policy Feedback Session
Parents are invited to provide feedback on the updated Homework Policy. The session will take place on Tuesday, 22nd July, from 2:15 PM to 3:00 pm. This will be an opportunity to view the draft policy page and share your thoughts on the messaging related to homework. If you are interested in attending, please email Mrs Krohn, Head of Curriculum, at mkroh1@eq.edu.au to register your interest.
Incursion and Excursions
All classes will be participating in incursions and excursion next term, providing students with engaging, curriculum-aligned learning experiences delivered by additional providers. Details will be provided in the Term Overviews and through usual communication channels
Prep – Rhyming Renata Show
Yr 1 – Street Science incursion
Yr 2 – What a Small World Incursion
Yr 3 – Camping on Country excursion
Yr 4 – First Contacts incursion
Yr 5 – Temple visit excursion
Yr 6 – Learning Walk (proposed)
Congratulations to Binkinba who are the winning house for 2025.
Binkinba 987 pts – Teneriffe 609 pts – Merthyr 519 pts.
It was a great weather day full of outstanding efforts by all students who competed.
Many thanks too the teachers, aides and parents who worked so diligently to make the day a great success. Congratulations to the Age Champions for 2025:
12 years Girl – Emily
12 years Boy – Jack
11 years Girl – Bea
11 years Boy – Mika
10 years Girl – Evie
10 years boy – Sidney
Students who placed 1st or 2nd in races, or 1st in a field event, will be nominated to compete in the District Trials early in Term 3. Shortly, families of these students will receive QParent permissions, information, forms, and invoicing for the $15 registration fee from the school. Please respond to those as soon as possible.
Optiminds 2025 – Get Ready!
Congratulations to our enthusiastic New Farm students who have been attending the Optiminds lunchtime sessions. We are excited to have four teams participating this year!
We can’t wait to discover what challenges await in Week 1 of Term 3—stay tuned!
If your child is interested in participating, please email Mrs Kemph at ekemp14@eq.edu.au as soon as possible, as team registrations close in Week 1, Term 3.
Have a wonderful break!
2025 Science Week Student Expo – Calling All Scientists!
Would you like to help inspire the next generation of scientists?
We’re looking for parents to be part of our Science Week Expo on Friday, 15th August from 12:00–3:00 PM.
Whether you work in a science-based field or simply have a passion for science, we’d love your help in creating an engaging and educational expo for our students. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your knowledge, spark curiosity, and help our young learners explore the wonders of science.
If you are able to be a part of this please email Rachael on president@nfsspandc.com.au
Fete News – Stay in the Loop!
Our fortnightly newsletters are your go-to source for all the latest Fete updates, announcements, and volunteer opportunities.
Click below to view the newsletter
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Windsor State School: Acclaimed Psychologist- Karen Young- Parent Seminar- Holding Strong, Loving Boundaries (Including Social Media and Screens) |
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Dear Parents and Carers from Across the Brisbane City Collective Schools Big feelings and the behaviours that often come with them are part of growing up, but when emotions run high,even the strongest parent-child connection can feel the strain. Boundaries matter. So does connection. The challenge? How to hold your ground without losing your connection and influence in the process. As parents and carers, we want to hold firm, loving boundaries, but how do we do this in a way that deepens connection, holds them safely, and protects their willingness to turn to us? This seminar is here to help….. We have invited acclaimed psychologist, Karen Young, to Windsor State School to host a parent seminar on the evening of Thursday 14 August 2025. The topic of her seminar for parents and carers will be, ‘Holding Strong, Loving Boundaries (Including Around Social Media & Screens) While Preserving Influence and Connection’. It will be about leading with presence, connection and confidence. To view a flyer outlining the content of the evening in detail, please click here. This seminar, has a different focus to Karen's well-attended and well-received parent seminars from 2022, 2023 and 2024. However, there are some key themes that will be reinforced, as they are highly important for enabling our students to develop with our guidance and support as adults. There will be many key takeaways for parents, carers and staff to implement when working to support our wonderful students. Historically, these events have seen very strong ticket sales, so please look to opt-in early to secure your seat. Date: Thursday 14 August, 6.30 – 8.00pm Please email tjohn353@eq.edu.au to notify of planned attendance and then pay via EFTPOS at the front desk on the evening. |
Pressing pause on tech tantrums: positive switch-off strategies
Does managing screen time feel like a daily battle in your family? If so, you’re not alone. Many parents face frustration and pushback, but these challenges don’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.
The pull of screens is strong, and kids easily lose track of time: what feels like five minutes can turn into fifty. Many apps and games trigger dopamine responses, making it harder to step away. So when the screen goes off, children are not just pausing a game: they are abruptly ending something deeply absorbing and enjoyable.
But with the right tools and strategies, you can turn screen time struggles into opportunities for balance and connection, for any age group. By making screen time predictable, introducing engaging follow-on activities, using visual timers, and modeling calm responses to frustration, we can help kids navigate tech challenges with confidence.
Triple P’s latest article empowers parents and carers with straightforward information like this for a calm and positive approach to switching off screens.
For more tips and strategies to help you raise capable, confident kids, check out their free online programs.
CALLING ALL GROWN-UPS!
Got 2 minutes and opinions?
Fill in our anonymous survey and tell us how you really feel about helping out at school — love it? dread it? forgot it was a thing?
Even if your last school gig was BBQ tongs and a brave smile, we’d love to hear from you.
No guilt. No names.
https://forms.office.com/r/UXk2ZFaq80
Survey closes 4 July 2025
You can download the App and find registration and online ordering instructions below
The School Plus July holiday program is booking out fast! To secure your spot, please ensure you are enrolled and booked through XAP. Bookings are essential and we cannot accept walk-ins. Our Junior excursions (Prep to Year 2) are My First Gym on July 4th and 2 Bent Rods on July 9th. Our Senior excursions (Year 3 to Year 6) are Amaze World on July 3rd and 2 Bent Rods on July 10th. If you have any questions, please reach out to newfarm@ourpatchgroup.com.
POSITIONS VACANT
We 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.
