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| Fri 25 Apr | Anzac Day (Public Holiday) |
| RSL ANZAC Day Community Morning Service | |
| Brookfield Showgrounds 9:00am | |
| All Kenmore families welcome | |
| Mon 28 April | Life Education Program Prep - Year 6 |
| Tue 29 Apr | Northern Eagles Cross Country - Limestone Park |
| Life Education Program Prep - Year 6 | |
| PEEC - 1C & 1S | |
| Wed 30 Apr | Life Education Program Prep - Year 6 |
| Thu 1 May | Year 3-6 Assembly |
| Life Education Program Prep - Year 6 | |
| Fri 2 May | Interschool Sport - Round 1 (Year 5 and 6) |
| Life Education Program Prep - Year 6 | |
| Mon 5 May | Labour Day (Public Holiday) |
| Tue 6 May | Prep Information Evening 6pm |
| Wed 7 May | P & C Mother's Day stall |
| Thu 8 May | Prep-2 Assembly |
| Prep – Year 2 Cross Country – Week 3 Thursday 9:00am -11:00am | |
| Fri 9 May | Interschool Sport - Round 2 (Year 5 and 6) |
| EQI Breakfast | |
| Wed 14 May | KSHS 'The Little Mermaid' Years 5/6 |
| Thu 15 May | P&C meeting |
| Year 3-6 Assembly | |
| Fri 16 May | Interschool Sport - Round 3 (Year 5 and 6) |
| Wed 21 May | R2L Training |
| Thu 22 May | R2L Training |
| Prep-2 Assembly | |
| Fri 23 May | Interschool Sport - Round 4 (Year 5 and 6) |
| R2L Training |
Dear Kenmore Families,
Welcome to Term 2. It’s wonderful to welcome our school community back for the new term. A special welcome to the new families who have joined our community. We commence Term 2 with 530 students, and we look forward to the learning, growth, and connection that lies ahead.
Community Connections: ANZAC Day
This year marks 110 years since the Gallipoli landings, a significant milestone in our nation’s history. This week, our school community came together to honour the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve in conflict and peacekeeping missions around the world.
Through our commemorative events, we paid tribute not only to their courage, but also to the enduring values of respect, resilience, and unity. These moments help our students understand the importance of remembrance and the legacy of peace and service that shapes our national identity.
Thank you to the staff, students, and families who participated in our school service and we welcome you to join us at the ANZAC Day community event tomorrow (details below).
Your involvement helps make these events deeply meaningful for us all.
Prep Enrolments 2026
Enrolments for Prep 2026 are now open!
We have lots of siblings starting Prep next year and we can’t wait to welcome current and new families to our school. Please submit your enrolment application to the office as soon as possible so that we can commence planning for 2026: https://kenmoress.eq.edu.au/enrolments
Kind regards,
Ingrid
Religious Instruction
Religious Instruction begins this term for students in Year 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 (Year 5 will commence in Term 3). Participation in RI is not compulsory. Any student (except Prep students) may participate in RI if a parent has provided permission at enrolment.
Students who are not participating in RI will be provided with other instruction in a separate supervised location.
Please see the e-brochure at this link:
Further information can be found on the school website at this link (or look under the ‘Extra-Curricular’ tab on the school website).
This year the Christian RI Team will provide the program on behalf of local churches. They will provide a 30-minute lesson teaching students from years 1-6 about the basic beliefs of the Christian faith from a non-denominational perspective. Lessons typically include a Bible story, and activities such as games and music and (optional) prayer that reinforce the values taught.
Please contact the office if you are unsure about your child’s participation.
Awards will be presented at Senior Assembly 2:30pm Thursday 1st May 2025
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3O |
SOW |
Ishan B |
For starting Term 2 with a positive attitude and confidently completing independent tasks. |
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3Rs |
Hannah K |
By being a dedicated and organised learner. |
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5A |
SOW |
Dallas P |
For a focused and responsive start to the term. |
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3Rs |
Milly W |
For being organised, helpful and positive. |
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5S |
SOW |
Kayleigh P |
For showing initiative and working hard in all aspects of school life. |
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3Rs |
Rhea J |
For showing determination and persistence during tasks. |
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5W |
SOW |
Obi V |
For being a multiplication superstar by knowing all of his timetables. |
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3Rs |
Sol K |
For consistently demonstrating an outstanding attitude toward learning. |
Students will be bringing home Issue 3 of the Scholastic Book Club.
Orders are due by Friday 9th May 2025.
There are two ways to order/pay:
- Credit Card To pay by credit card, visit scholastic.com.au/LOOP or download the LOOP app. Your order will be electronically linked to the rest of the school’s order.
- Cash Please enclose cash with completed order form and return to school library
Your orders are very much appreciated as each order earns the school points towards buying new resources.
If you have any queries or require additional copies of the Book Club then please contact Mrs Caskie in the library or email to gcask1@eq.edu.au
Many thanks.
The Premier's Reading Challenge (PRC) is an annual statewide initiative for Queensland state and non-state schools and home-educated students from Prep to Year 9, as well as children (aged up to 5 years) enrolled in an early childhood centre. The PRC aims to improve literacy and encourage children to read for pleasure and learning.
We are delighted to invite all students to participate in the challenge which commences on 6th May and runs until 22nd August.
All families will receive a Premier’s Reading Challenge reading log by email. Students will also receive a paper copy from their teacher. Once completed, these reading logs should be returned to the class teacher or Mrs Caskie in the library. They can also be emailed to Mrs Caskie in the library at gcask1@eq.edu.au
The PRC is not a competition but a way to encourage students to develop a love of reading for life. Students are encouraged to select a range of fiction and non-fiction books suited to their reading ability and record books read during the reading period, between 6th May to 22nd August.
To complete the challenge:
- Prep to Year 2 must read or experience at least 20 books
- Years 3 and 4 must read at least 20 books
- Years 5 to 6 must read at least 15 books.
The following activities can be counted towards the challenge:
- reading independently
- shared reading
- being read to (Prep – Year 2 for books written in English; and all year levels for additional languages).
The following literature forms can be counted towards the challenge:
- printed books
- e-books, virtual books and digital publications
- graphic novels and comic books
- audio and braille books
- newspapers, magazines and recipe books
- books in additional languages (other than English).
The aim for the 2025 challenge is to engage more students to read than ever before!
No need for students to register individually as they will be included in our school registration.
At the end of the challenge, all participants who have handed in a completed reading log will receive a certificate from the Premier.
Happy reading!
See you @ the library
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P&C Events Calendar |
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Volunteers Needed |
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Election BBQ |
Sat 3rd May – 8 am until 1 pm |
Amenity Block |
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Mother’s day Stall |
Wed 7th May – during class times |
Readers for Library |
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P&C General Meeting |
Thursday 15th May 7 pm |
N/A |
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Trivia Night |
Sat 14th June 6:30 pm |
Amenity Block |
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P&C General Meeting |
Thursday 19th June 7 pm |
N/A |
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Save the date |
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125 Celebration |
Saturday 26th July |
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For those wishing to join the P&C Association, membership application forms can be collected from the Secretary and submitted prior to the opening of the meeting.
We encourage any parent or caregiver with any questions to contact the P&C Executive Team at pandc@kenmoress.eq.edu.au.
Democracy Sausage Sizzle (election bbq) – Sat 3rd May
Kenmore State School will again be a polling booth site for the upcoming Saturday 3rd May Federal Election. To raise funds for the school we will be hosting a BBQ from early that morning until just after lunch serving bacon and egg rolls and a sausage sizzle.
If you can spare 30 mins or an hour that day we’d love any interested volunteers. Please register here if available.
Mothers Day Stall – Wed 7th May
The Kenmore State School P&C Association is excited to host our annual Mother’s Day Stall on Wednesday, 7th May!
This special event gives students a wonderful opportunity to purchase a thoughtful gift for Mum, Nan, or another important person they’d like to celebrate.
Gift Prices:
We’ll have a lovely selection of gifts available for $4 and $8.
How It Works:
Students will visit the stall in class groups during the day. We kindly ask that they bring correct money where possible.
Missed Out or Want More?
If students miss the stall or would like to buy an extra gift, items will be available from the Uniform Shop during first break on Thursday, 8th May, until sold out.
Mother’s Day Tickets – Buy Early!
To help reduce cash handling on the day, Mother’s Day Stall tickets can now be purchased via the Qkr App.
Cash and EFTPOS will also be accepted.
Tickets will be given to students as they approach the Mother’s Day stall with their class group.
Thank you for your ongoing support and helping us make these events so special for our school community!
Trivia Night – 14th June
We are seeking donations from our community for our raffle baskets – if you have some items you would like to donate, please drop them off at the Uniform Shop. We are looking forward to a fun filled evening!
Volunteering: A Heartfelt Thank You
A huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers! It’s been wonderful getting to know each of you, and your contributions help us create a more inclusive and supportive community.
Want to Volunteer?
If you’d like to volunteer for upcoming events or help out in any way, please email us at pandc@kenmoress.eq.edu.au.
What an intense week it has been already! Anzac Day Celebrations, cross country and the launch of an exciting new connection with Bakers Delight Kenmore.
Mani and his wife Deepa Dahal, from Bakers Delight Kenmore approached us with an exciting opportunity. They want to support the health and well-being of our students and to provide cost-of-living relief to families. Keep an eye out for a complimentary hi-fibre lo-GI loaf that is designed for long lasting energy. This week our Prep classes received theirs. Next week 1B and 1C will receive theirs on Tuesday. Due to the size of our school the roll out will take time, I hope you enjoy the anticipation!
I've attached a photo of Dan and Deepa. It was such a pleasure packing and distributing them with Dan Ibbotson, area manager of Bakers Delight. Watching the Prep student's eyes light up as they realised this was for them was priceless. It was the highlight of my week. I look forward to the slow roll out. Please keep an eye out for the VIP card that comes with your complimentary loaf as you can use this voucher for an extra 8 free loaves over the month after you receive your first loaf. A very generous and thoughtful initiative from Bakers Delight Kenmore. Thankyou!
Have a wonderful long weekend,
Astrid
School Chaplain
Kenmore State High School 2025 Open Day and Enrolments for Year 7 in 2026
Kenmore State High School’s Open Day is on Saturday 24 May 2025 from 9:00am - 12:00pm.
We invite you to take the opportunity to experience life at Kenmore State High School and explore the school, hear from the Executive Principal, visit academic and extra-curricular interactive displays, learn more about our Programs of Excellence, enjoy performances and engage with our teachers, P&C and students.
To register to attend our 2025 Open Day, visit:
Enrolment interviews for Year 7 in 2026 will occur only on Saturday 14 June 2025 - bookings are essential. For more information about enrolling at Kenmore SHS and applying for a Program of Excellence, visit:
Kenmore State High School – Year 7 Enrolments for 2026 open Monday May 26
Kenmore State High School's enrolment applications for Year 7 in 2026 open Monday May 26, 2025 including applications for limited places still available in our Programs of Excellence for 2026 only.
All students need to have an enrolment interview, as enrolment documentation for Year 7 in 2026 is to be submitted at enrolment interviews.
Enrolment interviews for Year 7 in 2026 will occur only on Saturday 14 June 2025 and bookings are essential. Online bookings close 7.00pm Wednesday 4 June, 2025.
Click here to learn how to book an enrolment interview and submit an enrolment application for Year 7 in 2026:
Applications are also open for 2026 Programs of Excellence including Ken-X, German Immersion and Extension (GIEP) and Music Extension (MEX) – for limited places still available.
Click here to learn more about the Programs of Excellence and how to apply:
Kenmore State High School plans for the success of every student they enrol and therefore have a range of processes and activities planned before the end of this year. Please help them to meet these commitments to you and your child by enrolling your child in line with the timelines. Kenmore SHS enrolment timelines can be found via the link below:
Click here to view more information:
Any enquires regarding enrolments should be directed to Kenmore State High School.
E: enrolments@kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au
P: (07) 3327 1555
