Nundah State School

Children’s Book Week 2026: Symphony of Stories

Join us as we celebrate Children’s Book Week with a special morning of stories, imagination and fun on Friday 28 August.

Come along for our Character Dress-Up Parade from 9:00 am, followed by a special Grandparents’ Day Morning Tea at 9:30 am in the hall. Everyone is welcome.

We look forward to celebrating a wonderful week of books and stories with our school community.

🌭 Qkr! is now open for the Ekka Red Day Menu

Celebrate Ekka Red Day with a special tuckshop menu on Thursday 13 August.

Orders must be placed through Qkr! before 10:00 am on Tuesday 11 August.

Choose from loaded nachos, dagwood dogs, traveller pies, vegetable pasties, lolly bags, rainbow jelly, Glee and garlic bread.

Please see the menu for prices and dietary options.

Reading at Nundah Information Session

Parents and caregivers are invited to join us on Tuesday 25 August at 6:00 pm in The Tree House to learn more about how reading is taught at Nundah State School.

The session will explore how children learn to read, systematic synthetic phonics, decodable texts, shared reading and practical ways you can support reading at home.

Please RSVP to [email protected] by Friday 21 August.

We hope to see you there!

Reminder:
2027 First Nations Calendar

Nundah State School is proud to present our 2027 First Nations Calendar, featuring meaningful artwork created by our First Nations students, along with selected artworks from students across Prep to Year 6.

Calendars are available to purchase for $12, with orders closing on 28 August 2026.

A sincere thank you to Printcraft for generously supporting the printing and production of this special project.

Further information about ordering and payment is available in our school newsletter.

Thank you for supporting our students and celebrating their creativity and cultural expression.

🌟 Join us tomorrow for a guided school tour and discover what makes Nundah State School such a vibrant and inspiring place to learn and grow.

🏫 See our classrooms in action
👋 Meet our passionate and dedicated staff
💛 Experience our warm and welcoming school community

To register, email [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you!

School Support Staff Recognition Week

From Monday 3 August to Friday 7 August, Nundah State School is proud to recognise and celebrate our wonderful school support staff.

Thank you for your kindness, dedication and ongoing support. Your contribution makes a positive difference in the lives of our students and helps make our school community such a welcoming and supportive place.

This week, we celebrate and acknowledge:

Administration Officers: Jill Jones, Kellie Ivey and Belinda Ramke
Schools Officer: Gareth Jones
IT Technician: Mandy Cameron
Social Worker: Lisa Rutter
Speech Pathologist: Brittany Hetherington
Community Liaison Officer: Bahareh Dibadin
Business Manager: Liz Caporale

We sincerely appreciate everything you do for our students, staff and wider school community.

Our Gift of the Week is.......Optimistic

At Nundah State School, we believe optimism is a mindset we can grow. We encourage our students to take ownership of their thinking with the motto, “If it is to be, it is up to me.”

This week will provide many opportunities for students to practise optimism in action. Our Year 4 students will head off to camp, ready to embrace new experiences, challenges and adventures. Our Year 6 students will visit Parliament House, while our Prep students will enjoy a special incursion at school. We will also celebrate Principal’s Day and acknowledge the leadership, encouragement and support provided across our school community.

Optimism helps us see challenges as opportunities and believe in our ability to shape our future. By choosing positive thoughts and actions, students can create better outcomes for themselves and those around them. When things go well, they can reflect on their effort and build on that success.

Let’s continue lifting one another up with hope, confidence and a positive outlook.

🌟 Join us next Wednesday for a guided school tour and discover what makes our school such a vibrant and inspiring place to learn and grow.

🏫 See our classrooms in action
👋 Meet our passionate and dedicated staff
💛 Experience our warm and welcoming school community

To register, email [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you!

Ekka Red Day Menu

Celebrate Ekka Red Day with a special tuckshop menu on Thursday 13 August.

Orders must be placed through Qkr! before 10:00 am on Tuesday 11 August.

Choose from loaded nachos, dagwood dogs, traveller pies, vegetable pasties, lolly bags, rainbow jelly, Glee and garlic bread.

Please see the menu for prices and dietary options.

2027 First Nations Calendar

Nundah State School is proud to present our 2027 First Nations Calendar, featuring meaningful artwork created by our First Nations students, along with selected artworks from students across Prep to Year 6.

Calendars are available to purchase for $12, with orders closing on 28 August 2026.

A sincere thank you to Printcraft for generously supporting the printing and production of this special project.

Further information about ordering and payment is available in this week’s newsletter.

Thank you for supporting our students and celebrating their creativity and cultural expression.