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Hello to our GWSS Families,
It’s been quite the start to our term – although it has been a bit disruptive having so many short weeks with public holidays, our students have hit the ground running and their learning this term is off to a great start.
Cross-Country
Our little athletes hit the track this term to compete in our inter-school Cross Country competition. All students participated to the best of their abilities and did themselves proud – it was a bit of a run!
Pink stumps donation
A big thank you to our amazing community for supporting our raffle and donating – this week we presented our total of $1004 to the lovely Sharon, a McGrath nurse from The McGrath Foundation. A truly amazing foundation that we will continue to support.
Year 5 Camp
Our annual Year 5 camp is fast approaching (Week 9). If you are yet to return your child’s expressions of interest form and would like them to attend, please return this to the office ASAP. If you are needing a new form, please see the office staff.
Winter uniforms
As the temperature is beginning to get colder – students will be wearing jumpers to school. It is recommended that jumpers are to be black or red in colour and also have your child’s name written on the tag.
Have a great fortnight!
Brady Rutland | Deputy Principal
Cross Country
Gympie West State School once again hosted its annual inter-house school cross country the first week back in Term 2.
1. Witham house won with 148 points.
2. Thomas came second with 142 points.
3. Mellor came third with 120 points.
The spirit award went to Mellor house for their loud cheering and sportsmanship.
Thankyou to all the parents and supporters who attended. A special big thankyou to James Nash seniors who came and assisted. Also thanks to the P&C for the ice blocks given on the day.
Gympie District Cross Country Trials
Children who have been selected in our school team are Brax, Jaxson, Vance, Korben, Fraser, Everlyn, Aubree, Tate, Alexander, Jayden, Tiarna, Tundi, Phaedra, Harley, Theo, Jackson, Ronan, Jonathan and Zari. These students have been invited to compete at the Gympie District Cross Country trials on Tuesday 13 May at One Mile Ovals.
Cross Country Age Champions
Our age champions are listed below - students were presented their awards at parade last week.
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GIRLS |
BOYS |
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12 years |
Everylyn |
Brax |
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11 years |
Tiana |
Tate |
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10 years |
Zari |
Harley |
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9 years |
Jada |
Baxter |
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8 years |
Frankie |
Jacob |
Shield Winners
This years Shield Winners:
- Junior shield cross country champions: Frankie and Owen
- Intermediate cross country champions: Baxter and Jada
- Senior champions: Brax and Everlyn
Volleyball
Gympie West State School Volleyball Team played their first game against Victory College. Victory won but our team played well.
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui Cup
On Wednesday 30 April we had students represent Gympie West at the Tino Fa'asuamaleaui Cup. The students played tackle rugby league games. 
Swimming
This term Year 1 and Year 3 will be taking part in swimming, students will attend Deep Blue Aquatics for five sessions as part of our school swimming program.
Athletics Carnival
Finally, this term, Physical Education lessons will focus on preparation for our annual Gympie West Athletics carnival in week 10. Our main day is Thursday 26 June.
Until next time... Keep playing sport!
Anthony Schofield | Physical Education Teacher
Issue 3 of Book Club has now gone home, orders due back by Monday 12 May.
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, from 6 May to 22 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 9 must read at least 15 books.
Experiencing books can include shared reading, listening to stories, or reading picture books. The aim for the 2025 challenge is to encourage students to make time to read. Last year saw more than 216,000 children from around the state participate.
Book suggestions are available on the PRC website: https://prc.median.com.au/BookList
Congratulations to our amazing Aussie of the Month students who were presented with their special awards on parade.
| Prep F | Casper is a kind, polite and friendly member of Prep F. Casper is a good friend to his classmates and is always willing to help those around him. Casper’s wonderful manners and attitude brighten up our mornings. Casper loves to contribute his thinking and he has been working hard on his classroom learning. Casper is considerate and thoughtful to his peers. Congratulations Casper on being our Aussie of the Month. |
| 1P | Congratulations to Evie for being awarded Aussie of the Month! Evie is a hardworking student who always tries her best and takes great pride in everything she does. She is respectful to all members of our school community and is always happy to lend a helping hand whenever needed. Evie is polite, consistently follows the school rules, and sets a wonderful example for others. We are so lucky to have Evie in our class – her beautiful smile brightens every day! She is an absolute pleasure to teach and a wonderful friend to her peers. Well done, Evie – we are so proud of you! |
| 1/2M |
Ollie comes to school each day with a happy smile and hello for everyone. He shows consideration and respect for all his classmates and friends. Ollie follows the Westie Bestie ideals of being respectful, being a learner and being safe. Ollie likes to challenge himself and strives to improve in his daily learning. Well done, Ollie! You are a great example of a Westie and Aussie of the Month! |
| 3456T | Cody enters the classroom to try his very best every day. He is a quiet achiever who approaches his learning with enthusiasm, always striving to do his best and helps others along the way. He looks out for his mates and has demonstrated his growing eagerness to try new things. Cody offers interesting insights during class and should feel proud of his Year 6 journey so far. It is fantastic to see Cody thriving. Thanks, for being a terrific member of our class. |
| 4RD | Baxter is a well-respected, enthusiastic member of 4RD, who participates strongly in all lessons and most importantly tries his very best in all situations. He should feel very proud of how he has settled into the routines and expectations of being in 4RD. It is fantastic to see Baxter striving to thrive in his new classroom environment. Baxter uses his initiative and makes decisions that positively impact his learning and the learning of others. Thanks, for being a terrific member of our class and for showing your classmates what is expected of a Year 4 student, Baxter. You certainly are a safe, respectful learner! Congratulations Baxter on an incredible start to 2025. |
| 5R | Marley is a polite, kind and considerate member of 5R. She is dedicated to her learning and works hard to achieve the best results in all subjects. Marley displays maturity and sets a wonderful example for others, she is an honest and reliable student who works well independently and in groups. Marley comes to school with a positive attitude to learning and always has a desire to learn more, she regularly asks insightful questions to gain more knowledge. It is an absolute pleasure having you in 5R. I know you will achieve many successes throughout your schooling. Keep up the amazing work. |
| 6W | Korben is a highly respected and valued member of Year 6. He is an independent worker who can always be relied upon to produce his best work. He will regularly contribute ideas to discussions and is prepared to ask for help when needed. He is a level-headed young lad who treats all school members with respect. Korben is an outstanding role model and school leader. |
Please see current Notes and Forms for students.
Star_Lab_Education_Year_3_and_Year_5.pdf
Term_2_Swimming_Program_1P_1S_and_12M_Note.pdf
Term_2_Swimming_Program_1P_1S_and_12M_Consent_Form.pdf
Term_2_Swimming_Program_3R_and_3G_Note.pdf
Term_2_Swimming_Program_3R_and_3G_Consent_Form.pdf
Year_2_and_3_Rugby_Development_Day_Note.pdf
Year_5_Camp_Expression_of_Interest.pdf
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Premier's Reading Challenge
06 May 2025 - 22 Aug 2025 |
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Queensland Origin Rugby League Team Visit | Year 6
All day |
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Year 6 Reward Day | Rainbow Beach
All day |
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Year 5 Camp
18 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025 |
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Pie Drive Delivery Day | Hall | 2-3pm
All day |
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Sports Days
23 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2025 |
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Aussie of the Month Parade
All day |
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Last Day of Term 2
All day |
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First Day of Term 3
All day |
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Aussie of the Month Parade
All day |
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Under 8's Day | Hall | 9-11am
All day |
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Aussie of the Month Parade
All day |
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Aussie of the Month Parade
All day |
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Last Day of Term 3
All day |
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King's Birthday Public Holiday
All day |
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First Day of Term 4
All day |
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Aussie of the Month Parade
All day |
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Aussie of the Month Parade
All day |
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Last Day of Term 4
All day |
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Students have been presented with their special award on parade.
Well done!
| Prep F | Mila: For working super hard on listening and writing her sounds. |
| Prep N |
Patientce: Wonderful writing and sounding out of words. Harlow: For your give it a go attitude and being actively engaged. |
| 1S |
Emily: Wonderful listening, helping and work habits. Well done. Locklyn: Lovely, positive effort in class. Some great answers. Well done. |
| 1P | Michael: Coming to school with a smile and always trying your best. |
| 1-4J | Mason: For developing resilience in unfamiliar situations. |
| 1/2M |
Sapphire: Excellent effort in participating in Maths. Hailey: Great word making in literacy activities. |
| 2A | Austin: For showing kindness and generosity to others. |
| 2H | Thomas: For excellent work in Literacy Groups. |
| 3G | Lavinya: For being a respectful, active learner. Well done Lavinya. |
| 3R | Harrison: For always being a wonderful helper and volunteer in our class. |
| 4RD |
Sean: For magnificent participation in class. Lilly: For making heaps of contributions to class discussions. |
| 5R | Lucas: For always putting his best effort into all his work and setting a great example for others. |
| 5S | Yasmin: Always trying her best. Well done. |
| 6C | Roze: For consistently working well. |
| 6W | Evelyn: For always contributing to class discussions. |
