19 September 2016
Newsletter Articles
Principal’s Report
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
As we move into the last day of Term 3 would like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful community for once again supporting the school, our teachers and most importantly your children. There certainly is never a quiet week or dull moment at Coomera Springs. For those lucky enough to attend Monday’s assembly I’m sure you would have been astounded to hear how many avenues our wonderful teachers provide for our students to succeed. This I am very proud of.
School Watch
During this period empty schools provide an opportunity for criminal activity, becoming targets for unlawful entry, arson, stealing, graffiti and property damage – all of which become a cost to the community.
The School Watch Program is a partnership between Education Queensland, the Queensland Police Service and the State Government Protective Security Service. It aims to reduce criminal activity in Queensland schools and encourages everyone to look out for after-hours crime in our schools. If you see anything suspicious, please don’t attempt to intervene. Call the School Watch number – 13 17 88
Let’s work together to help create safer school communities
Supporting your Child’s Wellbeing and Learning
When children have a strong sense of wellbeing, they experience greater success in learning.
Our school is strongly committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our students which is why we have a range of activities and supports across our school that help students feel and function the best they can.
This is part of a Queensland-wide recognition of the importance of wellbeing and is supported by a series of webisodes delivered by respected psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg. The short video presentations are available at the DETA website.
http://deta.qld.gov.au/initiatives/learningandwellbeing/resources.html
Term 4
Please don’t forget the first day back for school for Term 4 is Tuesday 4th October, due to the Queen’s Birthday public holiday on the Monday. Have a safe and happy Holiday’s!
Great 2017 1:1 iPad News
Apple announced some revisions in specs and pricing in their iPad range today. What does that mean for the Coomera Springs State School Community? If you have purchased a device through the Comp Now portal you will receive the updated model or receive a small credit as per the information from Comp Now below:
The 64GB Air 2 has been replaced with the 128GB Air 2, (double the storage now which is great!), orders in the system will be amended to reflect this.
The iPad Pros have been reduced in price, families who ordered this device will be credited the discount difference.
If you would like another copy of the EOI for the 2017, please make contact with the school.
The purchasing portal is open and ready for orders. We have had many families accessing the portal and completing purchases. There are multiple payment options, including a 6 months interest free selection. Please select the following link to access the portal.
http://www.compnow.com.au/coomera-springs
Real Men Read
A very big THANKYOU to our wonderful Coomera Springs Community for coming along and showing your support for our REAL MEN READ afternoon. We had some wonderful attractions, but the real focus of the day was gathering our community to celebrate and promote the importance of reading, and showcasing how very important male role models read and read every single day.
Coomera Springs Mathletics Invitational
On the 1st September teams of 4 students from each Year of grade 1-6 travelled to Movie World for the first Coomera Springs Mathletics Invitational event.
Students competed against 3 other local schools in a celebration of mental computation skills. Each year level battled it out in a Live Mathletics challenge to find an overall winning school. This year Highland Reserve State School took out first place honours, with Coomera Springs State School & Coomera Rivers State School tying for 2nd place. Congratulations to those Students who participated.
Taylor Haley/Acting Principal
News from our Chaplain
Chappy News
It has been an awesome couple of weeks with the planning of the Mini Men Shed Program. So far we have had donations of various tools, bikes, scooters and even some work to work with the make things out of. Some of the boys have been keen as a bean to get involved and I am looking forward to an awesome time spent with these boys.
Food for thought
So this week I went and caught up with a friend in Brisbane and he took me to a place called Cup From Above. It is a café that works on the pay it forward philosophy. When you buy a coffee or a meal you have the option to pay for a coffee or meal for someone who is struggling financially or homeless. The owners are all about community and using what they have to help the people around them when they are in need. It got me thinking about how we too could be contributing to the community that we are in. We naturally desire community where we know that there are people who look out for us and vice versa.
So my challenge this week for all of us is to consider what impact are we going to have on our community?
News from our IT Department
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News from our Librarian
Dear Parents and Carers,
BOOK FAIR is COMING!!!!
Our annual Book fair will be here before we know it!
October 31st-11th November 2016
More information will coming out after the holidays. Please stay tuned and look for notices on the class windows.
End of Term
Please ensure all books are returned by end of term please.
Happy Reading,
Sue Marriott.
Upcoming Events
News from our Classrooms and around the School
We love to show you what is going on around our school and in our classrooms.
MUSICAL SHOWCASE EVENING
On Wednesday the 7th of September at 5:30pm all of our Instrumental Music ensembles performed, as well as our Choirs, the Drumline, the Teacher Band and some visiting high school students from Upper Coomera State College.
Rowing club
On 9th September some students from years 4-6 that are involved in the school Rowing Program, went on an excursion to the Urban Rowing Centre in Brisbane. They were accompanied by our school rowing coaches – Mrs Harvey and Miss Talbot. A great day was had by all!!
- Students learnt specific stretches and core exercises for rowing.
- They went for a tour of Urban Rowing’s facilities.
- Wade showed students step by step the rowing sequences and students all had a go on the ergo’s showing Wade how they rowed.
- The ergo’s the students used were on ‘sliders’ which simulated a boat on the water. As they leg drive the whole ergo moved on the sliders.
- The students practised rowing in unison as the ergo’s were attached in a line by the sliders. This simulated a 5 person skull on the water.
- Wade showed the students the rowing tank, which is a rowing boat supported above two water tanks. This is a life like rowing boat and gave students experience in sitting in a boat. They practiced rowing with the oars.
- Following all the demonstrations the students split up into three groups, they rotated through the single ergo’s, team ergo and the tank.
- After lunch we walked down to Brisbane Girls Grammar boat shed on the Brisbane River. This is where Wade showed the group around the shed, discussed the history of rowing and took out a range of boats to show the students all the different sections and equipment.
Prep
having fun on the new playground.
Prep & Grade 1
For the past three weeks, students in Prep and Year one have participated in a gymnastics program with Mrs Hodder and ‘Move it Gymnastics’ from Loganholme. Students have been developing their core strength by forming shapes (tuck sit, front and rear support, animal shapes and candle) and holding balances (arabesque, knee scales and front kicks). They have also learnt how to bunny hop (intro to handstand), cartwheel and forward roll.
Grade 5
Creations to assist Humans to live on Mars
News from our P&C President
Camp out reschedule date
Want to come and have some fun as well as a campout on school grounds?
Friday 7th October from 4pm til Saturday morning, games, activities, food included. For more information or for the registration form please email Sharon on coomeraspringspresident@gmail.com.
Volunteers Needed
Do you have a spare hour 1 or 2 days a week? We are looking for volunteers to help in our uniform shop. The uniform shop is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings between 8.15am and 9am. If you could spare some time to help please see Kylie in Frankies Tuckerbox. Without our fabulous volunteers we wouldn’t be able to run our uniform shop and Frankies Tuckerbox.
Want to make a difference?
We are looking for some special parents who would like to be involved in the P&C Executive Committee.
We have openings for Vice President and Secretary. If you would like to know more information please contact either Sharon on pandcpresident@coomeraspringsss.eq.edu.au or Keli on cssstreasurer@gmail.com.
Good bye for now
Our next P&C meeting will be held on Wednesday 5th October at 6pm in the staffroom, next to the Resource Centre. We would love to see you there. If you have any questions or would like to assist the P&C in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me at pandcpresident@coomeraspringsss.eq.edu.au.
Sharon Sharp
P&C President
Community Notices
Upper Coomera Physio
What is UC Physio?
UC Physio offer physiotherapy services including musculoskeletal, paediatric, women’s health (pre & post-natal), neurological, pre and operative rehabilitation and respiratory conditions. We are able to offer a range of exercise programs that improve and maintain physical strength and function.
- Sprains & Strains
- Aches & Pains
- Sports
- Children
- Pre & Post Pregnancy
- Incontinence
- Clinical Pilates
- Hydrotherapy
- Aqua Bump Classes
Where is UC Physio?
Level 1
21 Coomera Grand Drive
Upper Coomera QLD 4209
We are opposite the trade entrance to Masters in the Coomera Grand Complex
Phone: 55 618 111
Fax: 55 618 344
e-mail: admin@ucphysio.physio
PO Box 327
Upper Coomera QLD 4209
General Physiotherapy
- Musculoskeletal problems
- Spine (Back/Neck)
- Shoulders
- Poor posture
- Sport Injuries
- Pre & Post-Operative Rehab
- Respiratory
- Osteoporosis (vibrodisc)
Women’s Health
A Women’s Health Physiotherapist will help people with pelvic floor issues (eg. Incontinence, prolapsed), pregnancy discomforts (eg back, pelvic, and leg pain), and post pregnancy issues (eg abdominal separation, mastitis and breastfeeding issues).
Kids Physiotherapy
Babies and children often require specialised assessment and treatment that can’t be effectively assessed unless the clinic is specially set up to look at these i.e. developmental delay, movement disorders and neuromuscular conditions.
Workcover, DVA and Third Party
With appropriate referral from your doctor we are able to assess and treat, and report back to your referring doctor.
Clinical Pilates
Clinical Pilates is an excellent way to manage poor posture and ongoing chronic problems. It is especially effective in the hypermobile and post-operative populations. Specific DMA assessment and treatment is also very effective at treating dysautonomia when there is a spinal contribution.
Aquatic Physiotherapy
Aquatic physiotherapy programs can be used for joint pain, gait re-education, strengthening, postural control, fitness and balance. It is suitable for many conditions including muscular dystrophy, arthritis, chronic pain conditions, rehabilitation post injury and post-surgery.
Phone: 07 5561 8111
Gold Coast Health Oral Health (Dental) Services
Please note the Dental Van is no longer at Coomera Springs. To find your nearest van please call 1300 300 850 and to arrange an appointment for your child call:
The Oral Health Client Service Centre
1300 300 850
Monday – Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm
Excluding Public Holidays
Child Dental Benefit Schedule Vouchers are accepted. When your child’s $1000 cap is reached, there will be no out-of-pocket expenses provided your child meets *eligibility criteria.
* Eligibility – All Queensland resident children aged four years or older who have not completed year 10 of secondary school.
Junction Café
Junction Café is located in Coomera Square shopping centre. We are open for breakfast, lunch and Thursday night for dinner.
Open from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm 7 days
Thursday from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Plenty of room for mums to come in with pushchairs and enjoy a coffee while the kids plays at their own little table.
We are looking at hosting small cooking demonstrations on a week day morning with our Chef utilising pantry staples with a few simple chef twists. Afterwards there will be a Q&A with the Chef over a coffee or tea for those that are interested please phone 5580 0060.
Our menu has the good ol’ classics for breakfast with some added favourites, like, overnight oats, omelettes, lifestyle choice and the iconic hash stack. This runs all day
Lunch has a street food vibe, which has bagel burgers, soft shell tacos, street wings, Thai salad, BLT and a lot of mouth-watering favourites to offer.
We also offer fresh made to order sandwiches, wraps, Devonshire teas, toasted sandwiches and a few gluten free alternatives, to name a few.
Our Devonshire teas and ham, cheese, tomato toasted sandwiches are on a permanent special at $5.00.
We are a Pay it Forward café. So what does this mean? We collectively pool tips and donations, which are topped up from sales. This is given back to the community by way of tokens. These can be exchanged for a meal or drink for those that are finding it a little tuff.
We also host morning tea and scones for residents of the local aged care facilities with the Pay it Forward programme.
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Gold Coast Lego Brick event
The Gold Coast Brick Event will be at the new Gold Coast Event Centre at the Racecourse on the 17 & 18 September will be a fantastic event for all ages with over 30 dioramas and LEGO exhibits, LEGO play areas and much more. This is an event not to be missed.
Move it Gymnastics Holiday Program