31 May 2019

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Sincere thanks

Sincere thanks to everyone for a wonderful start to Term 2. Students are happy, learning and benefiting from wonderful excellence programs at the school. This continues through the second half of Term 2.

We have Gala Sports, Athletics, Life Education, Music Showcase and Year 6 Camp to look forward to before this term finishes. Families will also receive Student Reports at the end of this term.

Under 8s

Smiles and excitement were the order of the day at our recent Under 8s Day. This was a great day to explore, create, be playful and enjoy early childhood. Thank you to the teaching teams involved and Mr Maloney for his leadership of this.

Best wishes to CSSS Kokoda Kids

After a rigorous program of training and preparation our CSSS Kokoda Kids Teams apply their courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice in the Brisbane event this weekend. We thank our major sponsor 'Coomera City Centre' for their financial contribution. We also thank team leaders and supporters including Olympian and Commonwealth Games Marathon Gold Medallist, Michael Shelly and Clint from 'Shred n Rip Fitness'. Our teams were privileged to be assisted by such champions. Please support those who support us.

Facilities Upgrades

There have been some upgrades to facilities around the school over the last month or so. Gold Coast City Council have upgraded the car park islands with new turf and traffic barriers to improve the visibility and appearance of the front car park. Please help maintain the safety and appearance of the car park by parking in correctly marked bays only.

The school has also received CCTV throughout the school. The purpose of this is to improve security leading to the identification of possible intruders and to assist the QPS in the possible instance of illegal entry. The CCTV is not used for student supervision nor identification of students during school time. Please spread the word that anyone who enters the school without valid reason or permission can be recorded by the CCTV and reported to QPS for trespassing.

Cooler weather

School attendance continues to be important as we approach winter. We expect all students to attend school each day unless there is a good reason that is provided to the school. Students should be kept at home if they are experiencing 'flu-like’ symptoms.

Kind Regards,

Chris McMillan
Principal

PE Department News

CSSS Athletics Carnivals

Mrs Sarah Hodder
PE Teacher and Sports Coordinator

The Woolworths Earn and Learn Program is back

This community program enables schools and early learning centres throughout Australia to earn educational resources simply through the community shopping at Woolworths.

From now until 25th June when you shop at Woolworths, you can collect Earn and Learn Points. For every $10 you spend you will receive one earn and learn sticker. So start collecting now and drop your stickers into the Woolworths collection box in the office.

We extend a huge thank you to one of our amazing parents Bec for coordinating our Earn and Learn Fundraising efforts. Thanks Bec!

Music Department News

Music Showcase Evening

The CSSS Music Showcase Evening will be held on Thursday 13th of June 5:30pm – 7.15pm in our school hall. This will be a very exciting evening of music and entertainment. All of our Instrumental Music Ensembles (Band and Strings) will be performing, as well as our Junior Choir, Ukulele Band, Drumline and Music Centre of Excellence Classes! This is a great opportunity for parents of potential Instrumental Music students to come along and see what the program has to offer.

The P&C will be running a canteen on the night with hot food, snacks and drinks available for purchase before the performance and at interval. Our whole school community is invited to come along and enjoy some wonderful entertainment!

Students who are performing at the Music Showcase Evening have been given a note with all the important details for the night and a return slip to complete – please return these to Mrs Murray ASAP so we can make arrangements for supervision of performers before and during the concert. If your child does not have this note please send them to see Mrs Murray.

Eisteddfod is Coming Soon

Our Year 5 and 6 Students in the Senior Band, Senior Strings and Drumline are currently in preparation to perform at the Beenleigh Eisteddfod (held at Logan Entertainment Centre) on Tuesday 23rd July - Week 2 of next term.

Students in the Junior Choir (Prep – Yr 2), Junior Band (Yr 4) and Intermediate Strings (Yr 4) will be performing at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod in Week 4 – 6. Exact performance details for these two competitions will be advised when known, and permission slips will be issued.

Music Shirts

Our performing ensembles look amazing in their Music Shirts. If your child is performing in the Music Showcase Concert and does not have a Music Shirt, now is the time to order! Music Shirts are available from the uniform shop for $30 and can be worn to school on Thursdays in 2019.

Alison Murray
Music Coordinator

Chess Club

Chess club will take place every Monday at 2nd break in the back of the library. All students are welcome.

P&C News

School Disco – Thursday 27th June

Date: Thursday, 27th June
Time: 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Theme: Pyjama Party Theme
Cost: $8.00

We will advise very soon when tickets are available to purchase through Flexischools.

P & C Meeting

Our P&C meeting will be held on Wednesday 12th June, at 3:20pm in the resource centre next to the library.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Lastly, we wish to express our gratitude for your ongoing support towards our P & C Association. It is truly appreciated.

Theresa Grima
P&C President

Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop is open on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.15am – 9.00am.

Tuckshop

Ellie’s Café

Are you passing the time scrolling through your phone as you wait to pick your children up from school each afternoon? Why not take advantage of the buy 4 and get the 5th drink free from Ellie’s Cafe? Drop in and grab your loyalty card from the tuckshop and start drinking your way to a free one.

We are open:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30am – 3:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30am – 2:00pm.

Frankie’s Tuckerbox

The tuckshop is open Monday - Friday and offers a range of healthy choice options.

Orders can be placed at the tuckshop between 8.15am - 8.40am or online via FlexiSchools:

FLEXISCHOOL THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS

All orders on Thursdays and Fridays can now only be placed through Flexischools. No bag orders over the counter will be taken.

Please use separate bags for each break, for each student if ordering at the Tuckshop counter. Please clearly mark the student’s name, class and break on each bag.

Lost or forgotten lunches will be replaced with a jam, vegemite or honey sandwich and a piece of fruit at a cost of $4.00. Payment can be made over the phone by EFTPOS or the bill will be sent home with the student.

All counter orders will incur a 30c processing fee.

Phone orders are no longer accepted.

School Terms for 2019

School Directory

Camp Australia

Holiday Program

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Community Notices

Keebra Park - Year 7 Academic Excellence

Keebra Park - Girls Sport Academy Immersion Program

New Immunisation Clinic

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