27/10/2026
🌟 EARLY YEARS UPDATE 🌟
Our Prep–Year 2 students are continuing to grow in confidence, independence and learning as we enjoy a busy Term 4! 💚
📅 IMPORTANT DATES & REMINDERS
👀 16–18 November – FREE Prep Vision Screening
Queensland Health nurses will conduct vision screenings. Online parent/carer consent is required. A link and QR code will be shared soon.
🏊 Prep Swimming – 28 October, 4 & 11 November
Please complete consent through QParents. There is no cost to families.
🎃 Spooky Disco – Thursday 29 October
Prep–Year 2 | 4:00–5:00 pm
Dress up and enjoy some spooky fun!
❤️ Day for Daniel & World Teachers' Day – Friday 30 October
Wear red to support child safety awareness and celebrate our wonderful teachers!
🎒 2027 Prep Experience Afternoon – Wednesday 4 November
A special afternoon for our enrolled 2027 Prep students.
🌧️ Prep Grandparents' Afternoon – POSTPONED
A new date will be announced soon.
📢 A FEW FRIENDLY REMINDERS
🏀 Toys and balls stay at home – School play equipment is available for students to enjoy.
📚 Every school day counts! – Learning continues right through to the end of Term 4.
💤 Keep routines consistent – Plenty of rest, reading together and celebrating independence help our little learners finish the year confidently.
👋 WELCOME TO FERNBROOKE!
We warmly welcome Mrs Donna Huntress, our new K–1 Deputy Principal! We look forward to a smooth transition for our Prep and Year 1 students and families.
💚 Thank you to our wonderful Early Years families for your ongoing support. Here's to another fortnight of learning, fun and Fernbrooke smiles! 🌈