Year 5/6 Camp at Camp Goodenough

On Tuesday 30 July, the Year 5/6 students set off for an unforgettable adventure at Camp Goodenough. Over three action-packed days, students were challenged through a variety of exciting activities designed to build resilience, encourage teamwork, and push them beyond their comfort zones.

Students took part in a range of thrilling activities, including the high ropes course, crate stack, leap of faith, team pursuit, and building and driving billy karts. Each activity offered opportunities for students to support one another, develop new skills, and grow in confidence.

Meal times were another important part of camp life, with students enjoying a variety of tasty meal options while also taking responsibility for setting up and cleaning up which is a great opportunity to build independence, resilience and cooperation.

Evenings at camp were just as exciting, with a night-time scavenger hunt around the campgrounds and a relaxed movie night on the second evening, providing a fun way to wind down after busy days.

The staff at Camp Goodenough were full of praise for our students, commenting on their positive attitudes, teamwork, and resilience throughout the camp.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to Mrs Bowden, Mrs Jones, Mrs Carr, Mr Kingston, Mrs Carter, Miss Gail, and Chappy Lynda for generously volunteering their time to supervise and support the students. Without staff volunteers, experiences like this would not be possible.

A special thank you to Mrs Bowden for her incredible effort in organising this year’s camp, and to Miss Gail for managing the camp medication. Your support is truly appreciated!

"Camp was amazing! All the activities were challenging and fun - especially the high ropes course. The friendly staff were always willing to help and they were very encouraging during the leap of faith when some of us students were nervous. I enjoyed spending some quality time with my friends and now I have a new happy memory!" Marlow P

"I loved all the activities because they encouraged us to step out of our comfort zone and work together. I'm so thankful for all the camp staff and school staff who helped us overcome our fears. I made so many new memories with my friends and the new ones along the way." Kenzie A

Tingalpa Secures 2025 Community Grant

We are excited to share that Tingalpa State School has been successful in obtaining a $5,000 Community Grant, proudly provided by the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club.

A huge congratulations to Mrs Lisa Leclerc and Mrs Jane Klose for their outstanding work on the grant application. Their dedication and efforts are truly appreciated. Watch out around the school soon for the installation of three sensory play panels; Tic Tac Toe, Today's Weather and What's the Time.  We are excited to see the students enjoying themselves with these new additions to the playground.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club for their continued support of local schools and community groups. Through their 2025 Community Grant Program alone, they have contributed an incredible $68,570 to schools, kindergartens, sporting clubs, and essential community services.

Pop-up Pizza Shop in 1C

Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting 1C to help celebrate their fantastic learning, and what a treat it was!

Under the guidance of Miss Chiverton, the students in 1C have been hard at work exploring procedures. As part of their learning, they created detailed and clear instructions that culminated in the creation of their very own Pop-up Pizza Shop.

During my visit, I spoke with the students about the purpose of procedures and the importance of using specific, clear language, especially when it comes to making something as delicious as pizza. I was so impressed with the methodical approach and attention to detail.

Their procedure must have been spot on, because the pizzas turned out absolutely delicious. In fact, they were so good that some proud representatives delivered slices to Mrs O’Keeffe to share the success.

A big congratulations to Miss Chiverton and the wonderful 1C students on such an engaging and tasty learning experience!

"This term we have been learning about procedures. We have been learning safety instructions in our method. We also have to make sure we clearly tell how much of an ingredient we need.  My favourite part of the Pizza Pop-up Shop was eating it." Atticus B

"I have enjoyed writing procedures this term. We have created lots of procedures like: how to make a milo, how to make fairy bread, how to make sandwiches. My favourite thing about the Pizza Pop-up Shop was eating the ham and cheese pizza." Ellie M

Thursday Soccer Competition Kicks Off at Lunch

Monsieur Marty is excited to be running a lunchtime soccer competition every Thursday for Years 3 to 6 as they compete for soccer glory. The matches are taking place on our freshly marked soccer pitch. A big thank you to Mr Rob for his hard work in preparing the field, and to the P&C for kindly donating the brand-new soccer goals.

The competition promises plenty of fun and friendly rivalry, culminating in the winning student team going head-to-head against a team of teachers for full bragging rights.

A big thank you to Monsieur Marty for organising and running this great opportunity for our students. We look forward to updating you on the winners of the competition.

You are Invited: Beauty and the Beast Jr. at Brisbane Bayside State College

Brisbane Bayside State College is delighted to invite all families to attend a performance of the upcoming high school musical, Beauty and the Beast Jr., proudly presented by the talented students of Brisbane Bayside State College.

This is a wonderful opportunity for families to experience the excitement and creativity of high school extra-curricular life, while enjoying a fun and engaging production that promises to entertain audiences of all ages.

Show Dates and Ticket Prices:
Wednesday 27 August – 7:00 PM (Doors open 6:30 PM) – $10
Thursday 28 August – 7:00 PM (Doors open 6:30 PM) – $10
Friday 29 August – 7:30 PM (Doors open 7:00 PM | Meal from 5:30 PM) – $20 (includes meal & drink)