Ormeau Woods State High School

𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆

On Wednesday, our Year 12 students participated in an informative presentation from LifeFlight focused on Road Accident Scene Safety.

Students learned that responding to an accident is about more than just first aid, it’s knowing how to stay safe, assess a situation, and respond appropriately while waiting for emergency services to arrive.

A big thank you to LifeFlight for sharing their expertise and helping equip our students with valuable real-world skills that could one day make a difference.

𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺

A huge congratulations to our incredible Term 1 Dancers of the Term in AODI and Cert III!

Layla Year 7 AoDI
Maisie Year 8 AoDI
Lexi Year 9 AoDI
Indee Year 10 AoDI
Ava Year 11 Cert III

These dancers have been recognised for their outstanding commitment, work ethic, positive attitude, growth, and the way they consistently contribute to the culture of our program. Whether it’s showing resilience, supporting their peers, leading by example, or excelling in every aspect of dance, each of these dancers has truly embodied what it means to be part of the AODI/Cert III family.

We are so proud of your dedication and the passion you bring into the classroom each and every day. Keep striving, keep growing, and keep chasing your dreams—this recognition is so well deserved!

Congratulations to all of our Term 1 recipients. We can’t wait to see all that you achieve throughout the year!

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 - 𝗢𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀!

Our 2026 Athletics Carnival is fast approaching and will be held on Tuesday 23 June (Week 10).

Important information has been emailed home to families, including details about:
✅ Competitive and non-competitive participation
✅ PB4L points up for grabs throughout the day for participation
✅ Pac District qualification events
✅ How to register for competitive events

Whether students are aiming for district qualification or simply looking to get involved and have some fun, there is something for everyone at this year's carnival!

Please check your email for all the details and registration information. We look forward to seeing everyone come together for a fantastic day of participation, and friendly competition!

The theme this year is Childhood Characters so be sure to get dressed up on the day for even more fun!

𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

Today we celebrated a special milestone for our Year 12 students – 100 days until Graduation!

To mark the occasion, students enjoyed some cake and took the opportunity to write heartfelt messages to their teachers, sharing their appreciation for the support, guidance and encouragement they have received throughout their schooling journey.

With just 100 days to go, excitement is building as our Year 12 cohort prepares for the final chapter of their time in the Woods. We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved and look forward to celebrating many more milestones together in the months ahead.

𝗬𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆 – 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟰 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Please be advised that the Y5 Yatala bus service is currently experiencing delays and is expected to arrive 20–30 minutes later than scheduled this afternoon.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲!

Recently, our Instrumental Music students journeyed to Pimpama State School to participate in Fanfare, the Department of Education’s biennial festival celebrating and showcasing instrumental music programs from across Queensland.

Our students proudly represented Ormeau Woods and brought home some outstanding results:

🥈 Concert Band – Silver Award
🥈 Stage Band – Silver Award
🥈 String Ensemble – Silver Award
🥇 Senior Drumline – Gold Award

These outstanding results are a testament to the commitment of our students and the strength of our music program.

A special thank you to Adam, Peter and Hanna for guiding our ensembles to success.

With Fanfare complete, our musicians are now turning their attention to the upcoming Eisteddfod season.

We invite our school community to join us for our Annual Music Night on Friday June 12, where our award-winning ensembles, choir and rock bands will take to the stage and showcase their incredible talents.

Congratulations to all involved on these fantastic achievements!

𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗝𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 – 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿!

The countdown is on for the Academic Pillar Jeopardy Challenge, taking place next Thursday at First Break!

If you think your team has what it takes to be crowned the ultimate Jeopardy champions, now is the time to get your nomination in.

⏰ Team nominations close tomorrow - 2.30pm!

To nominate your team, find the Academic Pillar Jeopardy Challenge Expression of Interest Form in SOBs Notices.

Team Requirements:
✅ At least one junior student and one senior student
✅ Minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 team members

Gather your teammates, test your knowledge, and compete for bragging rights as one of the smartest teams in the Woods!

Don't miss out, submit your nominations before the deadline tomorrow!

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀!

Work is officially underway on a major upgrade to our MPC (Multi-Purpose Centre), with the existing court surface now removed to make way for a brand-new floor.

Once completed, the new flooring will provide an outstanding playing surface for our students, supporting a wide range of school events for years to come.

A huge thank you to our regional infrastructure team for funding this project and investing in improved facilities for our school community.

We can't wait to reveal the finished result!

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀

At Ormeau Woods SHS, we are committed to ensuring every student understands their learning journey and what success looks like in the classroom.

Led by Deputy Principal Nicole Norfolk, our Learning Walks and Talks are based on the research of Lyn Sharratt and take place regularly across the school. During these visits, middle and executive leaders engage students in conversations about their learning by asking five key questions, helping them to develop a clear understanding of:

✅ What they are learning
✅ How they are going
✅ How do they know
✅ How can they improve
✅ Where do they go for help

These conversations empower students to take ownership of their learning and build confidence in discussing their progress, achievements and goals.

Since the beginning of 2025, we have seen a noticeable increase in the confidence and clarity of student responses, reflecting the outstanding work happening in classrooms.

We are proud of the way our students are engaging with their learning and developing the skills to become confident, reflective and successful learners.

𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦

Well done to Year 10 Academy of Football student Jerry R, who represented the South Coast White team at the State Championships.

The team had a strong campaign throughout the tournament, finishing in 4th place overall after a competitive series of matches.

We are proud of Jerry’s efforts representing both his team and Ormeau Woods at state level, a fantastic achievement!