6 December 2024

Dates to Remember

Principal News

As we finalise the term, I would like to take the opportunity to wish all the students a restful and safe vacation.

I would like also like to say a huge thank you to staff, students, P&C team and families for a successful term. Our students have all been involved in so many learning opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom including incursion, excursions, community events, competitions and sporting events.

These opportunities provide some of the most memorable days of school life and also create experiences that help students develop and apply positive life skills. I have a strong belief that positive impact on school engagement and maximising academic success.

I would like to thank families and the P&C Team for their support of our school and our wonderful staff who put our students first at all times at times giving up time from their personal lives to make wonderful memories for our students.

I was reminded of the countless opportunities our students are offered during their schooling years at Grand Avene State School in order to achieve our school vision for each student to ‘Grow, Achieve, Succeed.’ This was very evident this fortnight when seeing our students perform through the Evenings of Music, Dance Evening and Graduation Our year 6 student leaders expressed through their speeches how much they have grown and developed confidence under the guidance and encouragement of their teachers and parents over the many years.

We are fortunate to have so many devoted families and staff who make this success and achievement occur for each and every one of our students.

For ease of commencement on the first day back at school, we would invite our families to drop in during the last day of the school holidays Friday 24 January between 9:00am to 9:45am to visit your child/children classroom and meet the teacher.

Our uniform shop will be open for extended periods over the holidays for your convenience. Please check our Schools website https://grandavenuess.eq.edu.au/facilities/uniform-shop for the most up to date opening hours and uniform prices.

This year we are doing all the hard work for you purchasing all stationery and booklist supplies as part of our 2025 School Resource Scheme. Al supplies will be in classrooms for all students at the start of the new year.

A reminder that Teaching and Learning will officially be completed in week 40 (2 December to 6 December 2024).

During week 41, students will be supervised, but not necessary by their current teacher/s. Students will engage in an alternative program of learning. There will be no need for students to bring their own device during this week please keep iPads at home.

To assist us with our planning for week 11, we ask that you please complete the following survey

I am excited for the new year with many more exciting opportunities for our students to continue to grow, succeed and achieve.

Stay safe over the festive season.

Thank you for your cooperation and support of our school.

Until next time,

Across the Business Managers Desk

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Year 2,3&4 Deputy

As we approach the end of another year, I want to sincerely thank you all for the warm welcome I have received at Grand Avenue. It has been a pleasure to meet many of you and begin building connections with your wonderful school community.

To our dedicated teachers and staff, thank you for your unwavering commitment to nurturing our students and creating a safe and inspiring learning environment.

To our amazing students, thank you for your curiosity, resilience, and enthusiasm for learning.

To our supportive families, thank you for being our partners in education. Your encouragement and involvement enrich the lives of our students and strengthen our school community.

As we enter the holiday season, I hope you take time to relax, recharge, and cherish moments with loved ones. May your holidays be filled with joy, peace, and plenty of laughter.

Thank you once again for making this term so special. I am excited to see what we will achieve together in the coming year.

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season!

Deputy Yr5 & yr6

Celebration Day

Our Year 6 students had an incredible time at their Celebration Day. The day was filled with fun and laughter as they enjoyed activities such as laser tag, our very own Inflatable World and a relaxing movies session complete with popcorn thanks to our P &C. I was delighted to hear that all students enjoyed their last ‘official’ day of their last year in primary school.

Guard of Honour

On Wednesday, our Year 6 students participated in the traditional Guard of Honour, their final walk through of the school. It was a heartfelt moment as they were cheered on by the entire school community. One student described the tradition as ‘something that she will never forget,’ sharing how special it was to walk through the years of her history at Grand Avenue and reconnect with many of her former teachers and teacher aides.

Graduation Ceremony

The Year 6 Graduation Ceremony was held at Nissan Arena on Thursday this week. While I have not had the privilege of being the Deputy Principal of the Year 6 Sector for the entire year, I was deeply honoured to be a part of this memorable occasion. Over the past seven weeks, I have cherished every moment of working with our incredible students and have been in awe of their kindness and maturity.

Congratulations to our graduating Year 6 cohort- we are so proud of you and wish you all the best as you begin your high school journey!

What a Year at Grand Avenue!

What an incredible year we’ve celebrated at Grand Avenue! From sports days to academic awards, chess competitions, student Olympics, volleyball tournaments, and NAIDOC Week celebrations, our calendar has been packed with amazing events and achievements. Not to mention the countless classroom celebrations that have brought joy and pride to our students and staff.

Behind the scenes, our dedicated teachers have worked tirelessly every day to bring out the best in our school community, fostering a love of learning and spirit of togetherness.

As we look ahead 2025, I am excited about continuing this momentum and striving to be the best that we can be.

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season. Take care, and we’ll see you in the new year!

Across the Desk of the Guidance Officer

Ashleigh Granzin / Sabrina Blaas
Guidance Officers

HEAD OF CURRICULUM

Celebrating Success: Semester 2 Academic Award Ceremonies

As we wrap up another successful semester, we are thrilled to reflect on the outstanding achievements of our students during this week’s Semester 2 Academic Award Ceremonies. These special occasions allowed us to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and passion that our students have demonstrated throughout the semester. From excelling in academics to showing perseverance and growth, it was inspiring to see so many students recognized for their efforts.

The award ceremonies were a testament to the spirit of excellence that our school community continues to foster. It was wonderful to see students proudly receive their awards, knowing that their success is a result of not only their commitment but also the encouragement and support they receive from home.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all parents for their ongoing support of our students. Your involvement and encouragement play a vital role in their success, and we are truly grateful for the partnership we share. Together, we create an environment where students can grow, achieve and succeed to their greatest potential.

Congratulations once again to all the award recipients, and thank you to our parents for being such a crucial part of this journey. We look forward to continuing to celebrate and support our students’ success in the future. 

DANCE NEWS

GASS Development Squad Program

CHAPLAINCY NEWS

YEAR 1 NEWS

This week, our Year 1D students joined their Year 6A buddies for a heart-warming celebration to mark the end of a memorable year together. The highlight of the event was painting a special memento to symbolize their time spent together, followed by a fun-filled group party.

Throughout the year, the Year 6 students have been wonderful mentors to their younger peers, sharing moments of joy and learning. From reading books in the library to engaging in literacy activities and creating arts and crafts, the bond between the buddies has grown stronger with every interaction.

As the Year 6 students prepare to embark on their exciting journeys to high school, the Year 1s would like to wish them all the best for the future.

A heartfelt thank-you goes out to the Year 6s for their kindness, guidance, and support in helping their buddies learn and grow.

This celebration marks not just the end of a school year but also a beautiful chapter of friendship and mentorship that will be cherished for years to come.

From Ms Weller (1D) and Ms Austen (6A)

Kind regards,

Mrs. Hope Weller
Classroom Teacher
Year 1D

SPORTING NEWS

2025 District Swimming Trials

– February 12^th 2025

Can you please email Mrs Diola (hmdio0@eq.edu.au) if your child is interested in attending the District Trials in 2025.

Students must be 10-12 years old in 2025, and are an active member in a swim club to be eligible to attend.

Regards,
Hailinn Diola

Music News

Alisen McLeod
Classroom Music Teacher | Instrumental Music Co-Ordinator
Experienced Senior Teacher | Grand Avenue State School

OSHC NEWS

As the school starts to wind down for the end of year, things in the OSHC building are ramping up.  Ready for our 4-week vacation care program.

The program has been sent out, excursions and incursions are organised and planning for the day to day is busy.

Current families should have accepted their enrolment for 2025.

If you haven’t accepted this, please do so as we are starting to enrol our new 2025 prep children. If you are needing OSHC next year, please pop in for an enrolment form.

On Tuesday our senior club had their final outing, a visit to the Kmart wishing tree. All seniors enjoyed selecting gifts to place under the tree.

Devon, Brittney, Jai and I would like to wish our Year 6 children best wishes for their journey into high school.

Spread your wings and fly

We would also like to wish our families who are not returning next year,  much joy for their new school.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Christmas break, we look forward to seeing our families in 2025.

Regards
OSHC Team

P&C NEWS

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

Uniform Shop will remain open daily to all families Monday to Friday 8:15 - 9:30am until Thursday 12 December.  The Uniform Shop will be closed on the last day of term for Stock Take. 

Extended Hours will be available before the 2025 School Term commences as follows:-

Wednesday 22 January 9am - 2pm
Thursday 23 January 9am - 2pm
Friday 24 January 9am- 2pm

**These hours may change subject to demand**

TUCK SHOP OPEN HOURS

Week 10:  Open all week, but kindly note some items may not be available as stock is depleted for end of year shutdown.

Week 11:  Tuck Shop is closed.  There will be no services provided in Week 11.  Students are to bring their own packed lunch to school.