The Week Ahead - Term 3, Week 4
Monday 4 August - Friday 8 August 2025
From the Head of College
From the College Pastor
Community News
Over the weekend, °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ hosted the Darling Downs RoboCup Junior Competition. More than 100 students from 11 different schools across the region competed in various divisions. °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ participated in Onstage, Mighty Maze, and Riley Rover Rescue categories. One of our Onstage teams secured 3rd place, while our Riley Rover Rescue team finished in 4th place. Congratulations to all the students who took part!
Parent Webinar - AI Assisted Image Abuse
Navigating the Deepfake Threat
Navigating the deepfake threat - free parent webinar: 7pm, August 13, 2025
In this special 45-minute webinar organised especially for Queensland independent school parents, the eSafety Commission will explain how deepfakes, digitally-generated images and AI tools are being misused to harm young people.
Please see for more information.
Soloist Concert - Spring has Sprung
Anyone interested in performing in the next Soloist Concert should contact Ms Marangelli as soon as possible.
See the flyer for more information.
Jeans for Genes – Denim Week at °®ÎÛ´«Ã½!
Warwick Street Kindergarten is once again proudly supporting Jeans for Genes through our Annual Denim Week, held from August 4th to 8th.
Each campus will be celebrating with their own Jeans for Genes Day:
Warwick Street Kindergarten – All week: August 4th to 8th
Hume Street Campus & Warwick Street Campus – Monday 4th August
Stephen Street Campus – Thursday 7th August
If you’re able, please consider making a tax-deductible donation via our fundraising page:
🔗
Let’s pull on our jeans and come together to make a real difference for children and families across Australia.
Gold Coin donation is optional!
Instrumental Ensembles Eisteddfod Results
🎶 What an Incredible Few Days in Music! 🎶
We are absolutely thrilled to share some amazing news following a whirlwind of performances in the Toowoomba eisteddfod over the past few days!
Our students have truly outdone themselves, and next week’s concert will now feature award-winning ensembles! 🏆
Competition Highlights:
- 🥇 JC Concert Band – 1st Place
- 🥈 Big Band – 2nd Place
- 🥉 Symphonic Wind Ensemble – 3rd Place
- 🎉 Year 5 Immersion Band – 3rd Place
Music is not seasonal; these students work tirelessly all year. Come along and witness their incredible talent and dedication in action.
- Concert Details:
🎵 14 pieces performed across multiple ensembles
📅 Monday, August 4th
📍 SSC Gym
📌 Doors open 6:15pm for a 6:30 start.
Let’s celebrate their success together – see you at the concert!
Book Week Costume Parade
Our book week costume parades are fast approaching!
HSC Monday 18th August: The Hall
WSC: Monday 18th August: The Shed
SSC: Year 12 15th August
SSC: year 7-11: 22nd August
If your student is not comfortable coming in costume, they are welcome to wear their uniform. Please leave all weapons at home.
Band Extravaganza
Come one, come all to our exciting Band Extravaganza!
Our talented students have put in countless hours of practice and creativity to bring you an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment. Mark your calendars for Monday, August 4th, at 6 PM, and join us in the SSC Gym for a celebration of artistry and teamwork.
Prepare to be amazed as each band showcases their unique skills and passion for music. It's a fantastic opportunity to support our students and enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with rhythm and melody. Don’t miss out, see the flyer below for more details and be a part of this fantastic event!
Project Based Learning at °®ÎÛ´«Ã½
Junior College
JC Year 2 Connections to Local Places Tour and Walk Excursion - Monday 4 August 2025
As part of their Project Based Learning studies, the Junior College Year 2 students will be going on a bus tour of Toowoomba incorporating the Japanese Gardens, Gumbi Gumbi Gardens, Botanic Gardens and Queens Park. They will be walking around each location and will conclude the tour with lunch at El Attar Middle Eastern Grill Restaurant on Monday 4 August.
If you are available to attend this excursion as a Parent Helper, please send your expression of interest to adminhsc@concordia.qld.edu.au.
If you haven't already done so, please go to as soon as possible and provide permission for your student to attend this excursion. For more information, to access the Parent Information Letter.
JC Year 3 Camp Cooby - Parent Information Session - Tuesday 5 August
The Junior College Year 3 teachers will be holding an information session to answer any questions you may have about the Year 3 Camp Cooby. All parents and Year 3 students are most welcome and are encouraged to attend.
This Parent Information session will be held Tuesday 5 August at 5.30pm-6.30pm, E1 Lecture Theatre, Stephen Street Campus.
JC Prep Ipswich Nature Centre Excursion - Wednesday 13 August
We are very excited to let you know that on Wednesday 13 August, we will be going to Ipswich Nature Centre for our 2025 excursion. As part of our Biological Sciences Unit, the Preps are exploring the external features of plants and animals.
If you haven't already done so, please go to as soon as possible and provide permission for your student to attend this excursion.
For more information, to access the Parent Information Letter.
JC Year 3 Camp Cooby - 21 & 22 August
On Thursday 21 August to Friday 22 August, our JC Year 3 students will be attending their first camp at Camp Cooby. Please find attached a and for the camp.
Please go to and provide permission for your student to attend this excursion by Friday 1 August.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
After submitting your permission, please check and ensure your Parent Lounge portal is up-to-date regarding your child’s Emergency Contact Info, Medical Conditions and Food Allergies/Dietary Requirements.
Should you any further queries regarding this camp, please contact your child’s teacher.
JC Year 6 Cairns Trip - 8 - 12 September
On Monday 8 September to Friday 12 September our Junior College Year 6 students will be attending the exciting Cairns Trip. Please find attached and .
All students are to be dropped at Hume Street Campus by 5.45am for a 6.15am departure.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
After submitting your permission, please check and ensure your Parent Lounge portal is up-to-date regarding your child’s Emergency Contact Info, Medical Conditions and Food Allergies/Dietary Requirements
Should you any further queries regarding the Cairns Trip, please contact your child’s teacher
Outside School Hours Care
Hume Street Campus
HSC Weekly Events
Please to view HSC's Events for Term 3 2025, Week 4.
HSC After School Playground Use Reminder
A friendly reminder to all families that the Junior Playground becomes a licensed area for our OSHC program from 3:30pm onwards. For safety and compliance reasons, we kindly ask that all families vacate this area once the end-of-day bell rings. If children wish to continue playing after school, the Hume Street Oval remains available for family use. To help ensure equipment is not left out overnight, please note that sandpit toys and sports equipment will not be available for student use after 2:30pm. Thank you for your understanding and support in keeping our school safe and organised.
HSC Kindy - Year 2 PJ Storytime - Tuesday 19 August
Warwick Street Campus
WSC Weekly Events
Please to view WSC's Events for Term 3 2025, Week 4.
WSC Reminder: Drive Through Drop-Off Zone – No Parking
We would like to kindly remind all families that the drive-through drop-off area is strictly a no parking zone. This area is designed to keep traffic flowing safely and efficiently.
When vehicles are parked in the drop-off zone, it causes significant congestion and creates challenges for other drivers, particularly those attempting to reverse from the staff and kindergarten car parks. We ask that you please use the drive-through zone for quick drop-offs only. If you need to escort your child into the school or expect to wait for any reason, we encourage you to find a parking spot outside the drop-off area. Your cooperation helps ensure a safer and smoother experience for everyone in our school community. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Jackie Minnikin
Director of Warwick Street Campus
WSC Early Departure Reminder
If you are needing to pick up your child during school hours, please report directly to Reception upon arrival. Our Reception staff will then contact your child’s classroom and arrange for them to come to Reception. This process helps us maintain a calm and secure environment for all students and minimises disruptions to classroom activities.
We also kindly request that parents do not enter classrooms during the school day. This is to ensure the safety and privacy of all students and to allow teachers to focus on teaching without interruption. Thank you for your understanding and support.
WSC Parent Connect First Meeting - Tuesday 12 August
WSC Parent Connect meeting will be held Tuesday 12 August at 5.30pm in the Resource Centre.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Warwick Street campus has a Facebook page where the parents of the campus can connect, ask questions, and share information. This page is private. Apply and admin will approve within a short time. Our page is called 'WSC Parent Connect'.
WSC Kindy - Year 2 PJ Storytime - Tuesday 19 August
