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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
Year 5 Emu Gully Camp
Last week our Year 5 students headed off to Emu Gully adventure camp near Gatton. It is a fabulous outdoor camp with some challenging team and individual activities. The students should be commended for their excellent behaviour and team spirit. Thank you to Mrs Fletcher, Mr Thakar, Ms Andrews and Mrs Holness for supporting the students during the camp and spending time away from their own families. It was a privilege to attend and get to know the students in a more relaxed setting, where I was able to observe the dynamics of interactions. Emu Gully teaches our students the importance of learning from mistakes and developing team skills. The Emu Gully staff were very well organised and provided valuable feedback to students on ways to improve team work contributions. The staff and I were extremely impressed by the maturity, resilience and positivity of the cohort.
Junior Sports - Prep-Year 3
Thank you to Mr Rainbow, staff and parents for supporting students during our P-3 annual event – Friday 08 August. We are hoping for good weather and a great day for our younger students. Parents are very welcomed and encouraged to attend – please check your class Dojo for times of your children’s events. Thank you to Mr Rainbow for all the behind-the-scenes organisation that went into creating a fun filled event for our junior classes. Students are encouraged to wear their Sports House Colours (Red - Binkinba, Yellow- Merthyr, or Green - Teneriffe).
Transition to Prep 2026
Our Pre-Prep events have begun, including weekly interviews and our Kookie Play Group sessions. Thank you to Mrs Krohn, Mrs Holness and Ms Keehan for organising and facilitating these sessions in Term 3 and 4. This is a valuable opportunity for new students and families to orientate themselves to school and meet friends and staff.
Flu Season
As you would realise, Flu season is upon us, and it is important to look after yourselves and take time to get well if sick. I have reminded staff to reinforce good hygiene messages with students such as always washing your hands with soap and water (including after using tissues, before and after eating and going to the toilet), and staying home when sick.
Upcoming events Term 3:
- EKKA public holiday Wed 13 Aug
- Father’s Day stall Turs 04 Sept
- Pupil Free Day Friday 05 Sept
- Last Day Term 3 Friday 19 September
- Term 4 School resumes Monday 06 Oct
Incursions and Excursions
It’s been an exciting and hands-on week across the school, with both incursions and excursions!
Prep students were delighted by a live performance from Renata, enjoying music and movement in a fun and engaging show that explored rhyme.
Year 1 students took part in an exciting Street Science incursion, where they explored scientific concepts, including the forces of push and pull, and had a blast building their own rockets.
Year 2 participated in an engaging geography-based incursion, It’s a Small World, learning how all parts of the world and its cultures are connected and important.
Year 4 ventured out to the Moreton Bay Environmental Education Centre for the First Contacts program, which builds understanding about the arrival of the First Fleet and the first contact with First Nations People. A highlight came from one student who shared that their favourite part was throwing spears!
Meanwhile, our Year 6 students have been actively participating in Learning Walks this week, deepening their understanding through real-world observations of sculptures along the river and exploring how community spaces are used and maintained.
It’s been a fantastic week of exploration and discovery across all year levels! Coming up, Year 3 and Year 5 will be heading out on excursions to Bunyaville Conservation Park and the Buddhist temple in Priestdale.
Homework review
Thank you to all the parents who took the time to share their thoughts and feedback during our recent conversation about the homework policy. Your input is greatly valued and plays an important role in shaping a supportive and effective learning environment for our students. Our teaching team is currently working on refreshing the messaging and clarifying expectations around homework for all parties, and we will continue to keep you informed as this work progresses.
Consultation meetings
This week my focus is on consultation meetings. This has provided me with great insight into our students, their likes and dislikes as well as holding discussions on reasonable adjustments that are being provided and collaborative goal setting for Term 3. While we still have more meetings on Thursday and Friday this week, I have had to allocate some time next week to complete this process. Parents who I have not yet met, I look forward to connecting with in the following weeks.
Teachers are constantly adjusting the curriculum or the environment to better meet the needs of students. The work/support throughout Term 1 & 2 by Kahli McLeod and the team has provided the basis for these meetings. Students who have been identified as requiring substantial and extensive adjustments to access and participate alongside their same age peers have been the focus.
Education Department therapists
Education Queensland employs Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists as well as Advisory Visiting Teachers to help support schools in making adjustments for students with disabilities. These therapists are able to come to school to observe students in classrooms to provide some insight into environmental adjustments that could occur.
External Therapists
At times, students are supported by therapists external to the Education Department. Many of these therapies are provided in the home. If therapists are asked to come on site to deliver therapy programs, we need to follow Departmental Guidelines. This does involve access agreements and applications to the Principal. The Principal then makes the decision on a case by case basis.
Kookie Playgroup
On Friday this week, we will hold our first Kookie Playgroup. This is for our pre-prep students who intend to join New Farm in 2026. I look forward to seeing our future students and their parents on Friday.
DISTRICT TRACK AND FIELD SUCCESS
Some of our students who competed at the District Trials were successful and will go on to represent the District at the upcoming Met North Regional Trials.
Congratulations to Theo who will compete in the Discus and Shot Put, to Portia who will compete in the Discus, and to Florence in the Multi Class 100m and Shot Put.
Mr Rainbow
BAND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC RECRUITING FOR 2026
Let the music making begin!
Each year we complete a recruiting process for positions in the departments instrumental music band program delivered here at NFSS.
Parents/caregivers of students currently in year 3 only are invited to express their interest now for their student to apply for a position in this program from 2026.
Please complete the survey using the link below or ask at the office for a paper copy to complete and return and if possible please email me to let me know if you are completing a paper copy.
For any questions please contact Mr Colin McIntyre on email cmcin13@eq.edu.au
Mr McIntyre
New Farm State School Gold Sponsor: Rissman Property
We are proud to welcome Rissman Property as a Gold Sponsor of New Farm State School’s Improving Equity and Excellence Initiative 2025–2027.
This partnership will support our school’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, inclusive education for every student.
We thank Rissman Property for their support and look forward to the positive impact this partnership will bring to our students, staff, and wider school community.
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
National Science Week is Coming!
Week 5 – Friday 15 August
Theme: Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Unknown with Nature’s Hidden Patterns
We’re excited to celebrate National Science Week 2025 with a fantastic lineup of activities across the school. This year’s theme, Decoding the Universe, invites students to explore the hidden structures, codes, and systems that help us understand how the world – and the wider universe – works.
Throughout the week, classes will engage in hands-on science experiences prepared by their teachers, sparking curiosity, wonder, and investigation.
Our celebrations will culminate in a whole-school Science Fair in the hall on Friday, 15 August. Thanks to the support of our amazing parent and carer community, students will visit a series of engaging stalls run by parents who are sharing their expertise, passions, and careers – from geology and environmental science to artificial intelligence, health, and technology.
Every class will have a chance to visit the Science Fair during the day, with the hall also open at second break for extra exploration. Whether it’s holding a rock core sample, experimenting with light and sound, or discovering how AI “thinks”, there’s something for every budding scientist to discover!
Book Week
Book Week is held 18th August – 23rd August this year with the theme, ‘Book an Adventure’. We will be holding our Book Week Parade in the hall on Friday 22nd August. We encourage everyone to dress up as their favourite book character and there will be a variety of activities held in the library during breaktimes to celebrate.
Are you considering joining the New Farm State School community? Come along to our Enrolment Information Night on Wednesday, 3 September from 5–6 PM.
Whether you're enrolling for the first time or relocating to the area, we’d love to welcome you and share what makes New Farm State School special.
RSVP by scanning the QR code on the poster.
Children are welcome under parent supervision.
For more information, contact us at (07) 3358 7333 or enrolments@newfarmss.eq.edu.au.
New Tuckshop Menu!
You can download the App and find registration and online ordering instructions below
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.
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