Back to School in 2025

​​​Welcome to the start of a new school year!

We hope all our families enjoyed a wonderful holiday and festive season. We are excited to welcome our students back for Term 1 and look forward to another year of growth and achievement.

Key dates to remember​

• Pupil Free Days (Teacher Professional Development): Tuesday 21 January to Friday 24 January
  

• Public Holiday: Monday 27 January
  

• First Day of School: Tuesday 28 January
  

School improvements

Over the holiday break, we have made exciting upgrades, including:

• The nearly completed quadrangle – looking fantastic!
  

• A freshly painted school pool, ready for Term 1 swimming
  

Upcoming events

• Working Bee: Friday 24 January, 7:00am - 9:00am
  Parents and community helpers are welcome. Please bring gloves, buckets, rakes, etc.
  

• Meet the Teacher: Friday 24 January, 11:30am - 12:00pm
  Visit classrooms and meet teachers before the first day. School classroom map available to download here.
  

• Tea and Tissues: Tuesday 28 January
  Join us for a cup of tea or coffee to support a smooth first drop-off.
  

Important reminders

• Uniform Shop hours:

  • Thursday 23 & Friday 24 January: 9:00am - 12:00pm

  • Tuesday 28 January: 8:30am - 9:30am

• Prep students hat colours:
  Unsure of your child's house? Contact admin@grovelyss.eq.edu.au

• Smart Start Book Packs:
  If you haven't received your invoice, contact admin@grovelyss.eq.edu.au

• Office hours:

  • Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 January: 8:00am - 3:30pm
    

• Student medication requirements:
  Ensure the following are provided to the office ASAP:
  

  • Doctor's letter
    

  • Completed medication form

  • Pharmacy label with the student's and doctor's name
    

• Swimming in Term 1:

  • Year 1-6: Starts in Week 2; permission forms to be returned promptly
    

  • Prep students: Swimming begins in Term 4; HPE lessons in Term 1 will be 'on land'.
    

We are looking forward to another fantastic year of learning and community spirit. Thank you for your ongoing support!

For further information, contact us at:

Email: admin@grovelyss.eq.edu.au

Phone: (07) 3354 6333 ​

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