15 October 2025
Principal News
Welcome Back
A warm welcome back to school for Term 4 especially to the new families that are joining us for the first time. We are looking forward to a great term of learning and finishing 2025 in a strong way.
We encourage parents to contact our teachers and school if there are changes to family matters that might impact on their child at school. We can help to support your child if we are aware of these changes. If your phone, email and / or address details have changed over the break, please contact our office to update them.
Planning for 2026 Classes
Later this term our school will begin the process to develop classes for 2026. Teachers and Administration are collaboratively involved in this process and will carefully consider each child’s academic, social and emotional needs when making a class placement for them. This process is extensive, and a lot of time, thought and care is taken to ensure that children are placed in the most appropriate class that best suits their needs.
From time to time, parents contact their current child’s teacher to request teachers and friends for their children to be placed with in their future class placement. However, at Morningside State School we believe that as teachers spend the entire school day with your child and have been in communication with parents during the year, they are well placed to understand the social, emotional and learning needs for each child in their class and to make the judgment about the best class placement for 2026. Class teachers will therefore make student class placements for 2026.
If, however, parents feel there is some information regarding your child’s learning, social or emotional needs that your child’s teacher or Administration have not already been made aware of during this year, and this information may impact on their class placement for 2026, please contact the office and complete an “ Additional Information To Be Considered For 2026 Class Placement” form by Thursday 6 November (week 5).
Please note, once classes have been confirmed for “Step Up Day for 2026”, changes to move children to different classes does not occur (unless there is a decrease or increase in teacher numbers at the school and a reallocation of classes is required.)
2026 School Camps
School camps are a fantastic part of our school program at Morningside State School. By attending camps students can develop skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, independence and resilience.
To help parents with planning in 2026, please see below information about our camps. The 2026 costs will be confirmed next year. We are always very happy to support all our Morningside families. Please contact our office if we can help you to set up a payment plan.
Year Level | Camp | 2025 Cost |
4 | Runaway Bay 22 – 24 July (New Venue) | Approx. $250 |
5 | Currimundi 5 – 7 August | Approx. $261 |
6 | Cairns 4 – 7 August | Approx. $1 400 |
Facilities work during the holidays
Over the holidays a number of projects around our school were completed to help improve and refresh our site:
- High water pressure cleaning around the school.
- Pool grandstand repairs.
- Building stump repairs (E, F and J Block).
- Aeration, top dressing and levelling of school oval.
Library refurbishment update
At the last P&C meeting we shared the concept plan that has been developed by the architects following sessions with staff and students. Feedback will be provided to the architect and then we will receive some costings. The concept plan is provided below.
Supervision before and after school
Parents and students are reminded that teachers are not rostered on duty before and after school for formal supervision of students. This means that children who arrive at school before 8.15am should be enrolled in OSHC unless they are enrolled in a supervised extra-curricular activity such as band.
Our first bell sounds at 8.35am and formal learning commences at 8.45am.
Children in Year 1 – Year 6 who arrive after 8.15am should sit quietly under the roof in the Green Space until the first bell sounds at 8.35am.
Prep children need to be supervised by an adult (PKM - at the front of the school, PSB and PBM in the covered Prep eating area) before school every day and escorted to class by the adult at the first bell.
After school, children should proceed directly home unless they are enrolled in OSHC or a supervised extra-curricular activity. Prep children should be collected from their classroom by an adult.
Please note, the school playgrounds are “Out of Bounds” before and after school as they are under the license of OSHC and should therefore only be used by children enrolled in OSHC.
School uniform
It has been great to see children embracing our new uniform. Full transition to the new uniform will be by the end of 2027.
Parents and children are reminded that children can currently wear the following uniform items as part of our current uniform policy that has been endorsed by the P&C.
- Blue & gold checked dress.
- Royal blue skorts
- Royal blue or grey shorts
- Royal blue polo shirt
- Blue & gold checked blouse
- Royal blue button up shirt with gold piping
- Sport house colour polo shirt
- Enclosed black shoes, white socks
- Gym shoes for PE and sport
- Royal blue school approved sun hat (Prep: Yellow legionnaire’s cap)
- Royal blue or black tights
- Royal blue tracksuit pants
- Royal blue fleecy jumper/jacket or school microfibre jacket
- Long grey pants
- Hair accessories in school colours (i.e. gold, royal blue or blue/white checked)
School Zone Parking
Parking in accordance with all road rules and signage is important to keep our children and other road users safe. Unfortunately, Brisbane City Council has received an increase in the number of reports of illegal parking around our school.
As a result, our school has been added to Council’s Safer Schools Program this term. What does this mean? Brisbane City Council’s Parking Compliance Officers will be actively patrolling the streets surrounding our school over the coming term to encourage safer parking behaviours.
These patrols will be conducted on foot and in highly visible Community Safety and Regulation vehicles that can identify alleged offences using Automatic Number Plate Recognition and GPS software.
What are the common parking signs around schools? A guide to common parking signs around school zones can be found on Council’s website by searching the term ‘School Parking’.
Have a great fortnight.
Sheryl Kennedy
Principal
Deputy News
Welcome back for the final term of the year. I hope all our MSS families had a relaxing and refreshing holiday.
Peg and Line Art Show
The Peg and Line Art Show is here! The Art Show will be held on Friday 17 October from 6:00pm.
The art show will feature performances by the instrumental music band and choir, the art gallery, auctions of class art works, art raffles and of course food and drinks provided by the P&C
Children will get the opportunity to view the art pieces before they go home on Friday. Children attending the night function must be under the direct supervision of an adult for the night. Please be advised that the oval and all play areas will be unsupervised and will be ‘Out of Bounds’.
2026 leadership applications
Reminder for Year 5 students about the 2026 Leadership application process and dates.
Any student that was absent or needs replacement forms can collect them from the front office. Applications are to be submitted to the front office by 3pm on Tuesday 14 October.
** Please Note: Sensei Silby is on leave for the start of Term 4. Students will not need her endorsement and signature on their application forms.
The timeline for the 2026 leadership process is outlined below:
Term 4 | |
Week 2 | · Applications due by 3pm on Tuesday 14 October |
Week 3 – Tuesday 21 October | · Captain Speeches |
~ Week 4 – date to be confirmed | School Captain interviews with P&C representative, Principal and Deputy Principal |
Week 8 | Students advised of outcome of leadership selection process |
~ Week 9 | 2026 Leaders announced at final whole school assembly |
PBL update
Our lesson focus for Week 1 & 2 will be RISE behaviours, in particular, Inspire.
Have a great fortnight
Adam Gilmore
Deputy Principal
Dates to Remember
Administration
Student Resource Scheme, Camps and Excursion Payment Reminder
Payment reminder:
Activity |
Year 2 – Lone Pine Excursion |
Year 3 - First Contact Excursion All SRS fees are now overdue. Please check your Q-Parent accounts for any outstanding invoices. |
Payments can be made as follows:
- Selecting the payment link at the bottom of your invoice
- BPoint - the BPoint code is 1002534
- QParents
- Direct deposit (BSB 064136, Account 00090111, Account Name Morningside State School) – please note student’s full name
- Credit card payment over phone via a secure BPoint number on 1300 631 073
- Directly at office
- Centrepay – Centrepay is a voluntary bill-paying service which is free for Service Australia customers. Use Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your Services Australia payment. You can start or change a deduction at any time. The quickest way to do it is through your Services Australia account online. Go to servicesaustralia.gov.au/Centrepay for more information.
Sports news
Congratulations, Jyla-Marie
Congratulations to Jyla-Marie in Year 6 who recently attended the World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Japan. Jyla-Marie came an amazing second place. Well done!
Save the dates
Prep Swimming Carnival – Tuesday 25 November. Morning session (8.45am-10.45am)
Yr 1 & 2 Swimming Carnival – Tuesday 25 November. Middle session (11.30am-1.30pm)
Yr 3-6 Swimming Carnival – Wednesday 26 November. All day.
*All these events are held at our school swimming pool and spectators are welcome to attend.
More details to come…
Josh Nolan
Morningside State School
PE Teacher – Sports Coordinator
Environment Club News
October is ‘Buy Nothing New’ Month
Believe it or not, one of the biggest things you can do to help the environment is to consume less. ‘Buy nothing new’ month is a global movement to highlight the impact of over consumption on our environment. Our planet has an amazing ability to regenerate resources, but not at the rate we are currently consuming them. Australians are some of the biggest consumers - if everyone on earth lived like the average Australian, we would use up a year’s worth of our planet’s resources before the end of March!
So, Buy Nothing New month is a challenge to take the whole month off shopping (apart from food, medicines and other essentials). It is about thinking through what we’re buying and asking questions like, ‘Do I really need it?’, ‘Can I buy it second-hand instead?’ or ‘Can I borrow it from a friend or neighbour?’. Why not take on the challenge to buy nothing new this month. You can find more information here: https://www.buynothingnew.com.au/
Sharon Wetzig
MSS Sustainability Partner
Chappy News
Chappy Vlad
P&C News
Morningside Flyers Swimming Club
Our 2024-25 Season has officially commenced!
This week saw our official start to the new season with our first club night on Tuesday 14 October. It’s exciting to be underway for 2025-26 and it was fantastic to see our swimmers hit the pool with enthusiasm and start work on their goals for the season.
We have welcomed back many returning members alongside new families from both MSS and other schools.
It’s not too late to join!
You can easily still do it online and join us before our second club night on Tuesday 21 October. We are happy to welcome new members at any stage in the season.
Southside Carnival
Our first big event coming up quickly in Term 4 will be the Southside Carnival on Sunday 9 November. Our members get the opportunity to race in a friendly meet with other local swim clubs in the area, hosted at our own pool by Morningside Flyers! It’s a wonderful experience for all, so mark the calendars now. This event is one of the highlights in the Flyers season each year!
If you need any assistance or more information, please email us atinformation@morningsideflyers.org.au
Morningside Flyers – it’s where swimming and community comes together!
OSHC News
Morningside State School - Outside School Hours Care
oshc@msspandc.com.au
0403 631 230
Tuckshop
🍴 Tuckshop Update – Term 4 News! 🍴
We’re excited to welcome everyone back for Term 4 with a brand-new menu full of fresh and tasty options for students to enjoy!
We're also thrilled to introduce Danielle, our new Tuckshop Convenor! Danielle brings great energy and ideas, and we’re so glad to have her on board. Be sure to say hello when you stop by!
📅 The Tuckshop will reopen on Wednesday 15 October.
We can’t wait to serve you!
Thank you for your continued support – here’s to a delicious Term 4!
Please make sure that you have updated your students' class on QKR.
Danielle
Convenor
Community News
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One of the great benefits of swimming lessons is that it stimulates your child’s brain function. Dive into lessons straight after school, then head home and tackle the homework whilst their brain is at its peak! Secure your ideal time today on 07 3399 2004 or enrol@hamptonswimschool.com.au or www.hamptonswimschool.com.au
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