Future Problem Solving

Congratulations to the Year 5 Future Problem Solving Team who have been successful in gaining the opportunity to participate at the National titles early next term in Sydney. Well done Ellie, Enadhi, Harini, Sanay and Adriana. Thank you to Tim Tunks and David Frame for their support and commitment to supporting the program this year. We wish the team every success next term and look forward to hearing how you perform.

Year 4 Camp

It was lovely to see the students excitedly departing for camp this week. Indooroopilly SS has a wonderful outdoor education program with the camps in Year 4-6.  Camping programs give students unforgettable opportunities to connect with nature, build friendships, and develop essential life skills. From low ropes courses, canoeing and archery, to team challenges and nature hikes, students learn the value of teamwork, resilience, and independence—all while having fun in the great outdoors. Experiences like these go beyond the classroom, helping students grow in confidence, curiosity, and appreciation for the environment. We look forward to seeing the children return inspired, energised, and ready for new challenges!

It is the commitment and investment of staff which allows these to take place. Thank you to Mr Box, Mr Bui and Mrs Sinnott for their leadership and coordination of the camp. Thank you to Year 4 staff, including teacher aide Leanne Wemm, Shelley Clarke (Year 3 teacher), Allie Masuch (PE teacher) and Hannah Crittenden (Year 2 teacher) for their preparedness to forsake significant personal time to attend camp. Thank you also to Mr Neil Madden for his long-term participation in the Year 4 camp at Kindilan, helping ensure staff, students and families understand the value of them and feel confident in participating in school camps.

Student Free Day

An excellent day of professional learning was delivered on Friday, with all staff valuing the quality of the sessions provided.  A shared lunch provided the opportunity for the staff from the many sectors of our school to connect and celebrate the many successes they are having this year. 

The Crossing Cultures PD, delivered by Regional team members, was an excellent professional learning opportunity for all staff.  This engaging and thought-provoking PD fostered meaningful dialogue, built cultural awareness, and empowered educators with tools to create inclusive, respectful, learning environments. We deepened the understanding of the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and the impact of this on Indigenous students.  This understanding helps us not only continue to work to close the gap in performance for our students but also to teach the cross – curriculum priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait perspectives in a more informed way.

We will continue to work with parents, local elders and regional staff to progress our work with the Reconciliation Action Committee.