Dear Parents/Carers,

TEACHER AIDE APPRECIATION WEEK

Last week, Queensland celebrated Teacher Aide Appreciation Week. The children will make some small gestures of appreciation this week as we regard our teacher-aides as educators at this school, so our community and P and C celebrate them beside our teachers on World Teachers' Day in October. 

From helping a learner with a tricky question to offering a word of encouragement, they are the quiet heroes of our classrooms. Their patience, kindness and unwavering support create a space at Jamboree Heights were every learner can feel seen and successful. We are incredibly lucky to have these professionals as part of our team and school family. It is not uncommon for learners when grown as adults, to mention a teacher-aide as an essential part of their support and success at primary school. We thank them for all that they do, every single day.

PLANS FOR 2026

We are currently making our staffing arrangements for 2026 and next term we will turn our attention to forming classes. 

At this time we would appreciate any information from those families who have made plans for their children to attend another school in 2026. Additionally, if your children are returning late, please advise so we can ensure we maintain a place in a class for them. 

Please submit your responses through this survey.

USE OF PLAYGROUNDS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL

Recently, we have had some accidents occur before or after school through the use of playgrounds. During playbreaks, there are some very specific guidelines that our staff use to ensure the safety of learners. These playgrounds differ to those available in council parks. Please be aware that school playgrounds are designed for supervision by staff at lunchbreaks and that using them outside school hours without the parameters set by staff,  is a risk. We are blessed with some great playgrounds closeby that give parents and children in our school community an opportunity to connect.

Have a good week,

Kathy