Gumdale State School

13/11/2026

QUANDAMOOKA JARJUMS CAMP // Year 6 student Matilda proudly represented Gumdale State School at the Quandamooka Jarjums Camp on Minjerribah, a cultural immersion experience for Indigenous students from local Bayside schools.

Throughout the camp, students participated in cultural activities and shared traditional dances with visiting Elders, Principals and sponsors.

Mrs Bruce visited the camp to enjoy the performances and celebrate this special experience. A special thank you to Mrs Hopkins for accompanying and supporting Matilda throughout the camp.

We are proud of Matilda for representing her culture and our school while building meaningful connections ahead of high school.

12/11/2026

EMAIL OUTAGE // Due to a global outage for Microsoft Outlook, we are unable to send or receive emails.

Please submit all student absences through QParents or by phoning the student absence line on 3902 8399. For any urgent matters, please ring the school office on 3902 8333.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while these disruptions continue.

12/11/2026

12/11/2026

TECHNOLOGY LESSONS // Our students have been putting their creativity, design thinking and problem-solving skills to work in Technologies!

Year 2 students have been designing and creating cards for a chosen recipient, considering their audience and documenting the steps involved in making their designs.

Year 4 students have been exploring how everyday products, spaces and services are designed for different purposes and audiences. From dog parks to music rooms, they've been investigating how design features meet specific needs.

Year 6 students have been considering how sustainability influences design choices, including the use of durable, natural and recycled materials. They've put their ideas on paper, redesigning vacant spaces around our school to give them a new purpose, such as native gardens, playgrounds and quiet spaces.

Across all 3 year levels, students are learning that thoughtful design starts with understanding who something is for and how it will be used.

11/11/2026

REMEMBRANCE DAY // Today, Mrs Bruce and Mrs Johnson joined our School Captains at the Armistice Centenary War Memorial in Belmont for the Remembrance Day Service.

Our School Captains proudly assisted with the service and laid a wreath on behalf of Gumdale State School, paying their respects to those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

We are proud of the respectful way our students represented our school on this important occasion.

Lest We Forget.

10/11/2026

2027 STUDENT LEADERS // Congratulations to our newly elected Sports, GROW, Arts and Cultural Captains for 2027!

Yarun House
⭐Sophie and Emmi

K'Gari House
⭐Lihanie and Harlan

Mulgumpin House
⭐Harlan and Hayley

Minjerribah House
⭐Addison and Levi

GROW
⭐Coco and Harrison

Arts
⭐Genevieve and Lara

Cultural
⭐Charli

Well done to all students who nominated for a leadership position. We look forward to seeing our new captains lead by example, demonstrate our GROW Well values and make a positive contribution to our school community in 2027.

10/11/2026

SENIOR ASSEMBLY // At our Senior Assembly, we celebrated Tuckshop Day by recognising the wonderful staff and volunteers who support our Gumtree Eatery. A special thank you to Dorothy and Sylvia, who have each volunteered for over nine years, continuing to give their time long after their grandchildren graduated from Gumdale. As they finish volunteering this year, we sincerely thank them for their incredible contribution to our school community.

Congratulations to our GROW Well Award recipients and GOTCHA winners for their fantastic efforts and for demonstrating our school values. Always our Best!

10/11/2026

GROW WELL - GRATITIUDE // This week, we have been exploring the Character Strength of Gratitude.

This important strength involves both recognising and expressing appreciation for the people, opportunities and experiences that enrich our lives. Gratitude can be shown towards friends, family, opportunities and the spaces we enjoy. Research has linked gratitude to many positive outcomes, including improved sleep, better physical health, greater resilience, increased self-esteem and stronger relationships.

What an incredible strength to nurture and develop!

09/11/2026

MANGAR JARJUM // Our Mangar Jarjum students took part in a meaningful Caring for Country activity, exploring ways to respect and care for the land on which we learn and play. Inspired by gum leaves, students created artwork and messages of respect and care, which will be displayed during Week 9 as part of Outdoor Classroom Week.

We were pleased to welcome Ryan and Fraser from Evans Properties, valued sponsors of our GROW Well program, who visited the students and toured the GROW Well Hub to see the newly unveiled GROW Well at Gumdale artwork.

We also celebrated four collaborative artworks created by Mangar Jarjum students alongside GROW Well representatives and Quandamooka artist Grayson Morgan. Each piece represents one of our school values: Great Learners, Respectful, Organised and Working Together Safely. Using Indigenous symbols, the artworks tell the story of our school community and the learning journey from Prep to Year 6.

A wonderful celebration of culture, connection and what it means to GROW Well at Gumdale.

A big thank you to Evans Properties for their ongoing support of this important program.

09/11/2026

YEAR 6 HASS // Our Year 6 students recently welcomed parent, Mr Canavan, for a special visit as part of their HASS – Business and Economics learning.

Students have been exploring how to identify problems and challenges and develop creative, marketable solutions. Mr Canavan shared his journey as an inventor, including his experience filming for Shark Tank Australia, and gave students a behind the scenes insight into what it takes to bring an idea to life.

The excitement continued as Mr Canavan took on the role of a Shark, listening to students pitch their own business ideas and asking questions along the way.

A big thank you to Mr Canavan for sharing his experience and giving our Year 6 students such a valuable real-world learning opportunity!