23 August 2019

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Reading is My Superpower | Book Week 2019

What can you take to the beach, on a plane or to a riverside camp that helps you escape and does not need charging?

Yes, the answer is a book!

In this day and age, students have multiple ways to be entertained and informed but the ability to read a book remains as important as ever. Some children come to school knowing how to swipe and tap but are yet to be able to carefully turn a page.

This week, we celebrate Book Week, incorporating our Book Parade and Born to Read. When we read a book, we can use our imagination to interpret the words on the page to take us to other worlds. Reading really is my superpower!

Happy Book Week!

NAIDOC Celebrations – Voice Treaty Truth

The foundation staff and families of Coomera Springs State School spent time to ensure links occurred from our long indigenous culture and language within our present Australian culture and language. This is demonstrated within the school badge and house names. One of our special guests invited all Australians to embrace indigenous culture within our own Australian culture. This is the reason we celebrate NAIDOC Week.

Congratulations to all staff, families and students for a wonderful NAIDOC week of activities and a very special NAIDOC assembly last week.

Front Car Park

Families and visitors are reminder that the front car park is a designated public road. This means that driving rules and following signage is enforceable by enforcement officers such as the Queensland Police Service. The signage is clear and placed there by Gold Coast City Council for the safety of students.

Please be aware that the QPS are not obliged to consider reasons or give warnings for not following the marked signage and may patrol this public road space at any time.

Thank you for your consideration on this matter.

Students Achieving Excellence at Coomera Springs

Our students have been achieving excellence in many areas in the past few weeks.

The rehearsals and preparation for the school musical is underway and this is assured to be a wonderful opportunity for the many students involved.

Students have also achieved magnificent outcomes in the STEM Cup, Gold Coast Eisteddfod and MLTAQ LOTE Speech Contest. Congratulations to the many students involved in these wonderful successes.

Tickets for SUPERSTAN are Now Available

Come along to support our wonderful show on the 6th and 7th of September!

Buy your tickets here:

Chris McMillan
Principal

Camp Australia is closed for Gold Coast Show Public Holiday Friday 30th August

STEM-X

STEM-X @ CSSS in 2020

2020 will be the expansion of our STEM-X program at Coomera Springs.

Building upon the success of our weekly 2019 STEM-X lessons for our selected Year 4, 5 and 6 students, we will see some exciting opportunities in 2020. Starting next year, we will see the inception of one Year 5 and one Year 6 STEM-X roll classes.

In addition to this, our STEM Champion will offer development opportunities to our staff as well as weekly STEM-X lessons for selected Year 4 and Year 3 students. Later this term we will offer STEM-X information sessions for parents which will outline the selection criteria for STEM-X in 2020.

STEM-X Logo

The Tribe has spoken!

Our recent survey to determine our STEM-X logo has closed and The Coomera Springs STEM-X brand will be communicated with this winning logo design.

STEM-X @ Dreamworld

Congratulations to our STEM-X students who came away with the win at Dreamworld! For the second year in a row our students have taken home the honours from the Primary Science and Engineering Challenge 2019.

Thank you Dreamworld Australia for hosting the event and to Upper Coomera State College for bringing the event to life.

View the Nine News Report here:

Third Party Website/Applications

The use of web based educational resources has risen steadily over the last decade. Teachers are increasingly using these resources across Queensland to improve student-learning outcomes.

Our school and teachers make decisions about the best technology to meet the needs of our students. While the Department provides most of the resourcing we use at school, sometimes a need exists that are not included. On these occasions, it is beneficial for students to utilise services provided by third party web-based providers.

Coomera Springs State School wishes to utilise the third-party web based service providers listed below to aid students learning. For your child to use these services, their teacher will need to register them as a user. Registering with these providers requires student personal information to be disclosed to the provider of the service. Registration may include disclosing the following information about your student:

• Student Name
• Year group
• Class Teacher
• Student Education Queensland email address

In the case of the services outlined below, they are private companies that are hosted onshore in Australia and/or outside of Australia. Outside of Australia means that data which is entered to register for these sites will be stored on servers that are not based in Australia and therefore are not bound by Queensland’s privacy laws.

We need your permission for the registration and use of these sites by your child. You will receive a consent form during week 6, please complete the form and return it to your child’s teacher.

Note: It is not compulsory for you to provide this consent – If you decide not to provide consent, this will not adversely affect academic achievement or any relationships with teachers or the school.

Before you complete this consent form it is important that you understand the reasons that these websites collect this information, what will be done with it, who may have access to it and where the data is stored. This information can be downloaded below, referring to each website’s terms and conditions and/or privacy policy.

Please read these and ensure that you understand the implications of using this service before giving your consent. If you have any queries around the storage of student’s information, please feel free to contact the Principal. Please note, given the significance that these services provide, the school will contact you to discuss your reasons should you not consent or fail to provide a response.

1:1 Student iPad Program Information Session

Our next 1:1 Student iPad Parent Information Session will be held on the 12th September 2019 at 3:30pm in the library. Please join us to find out all you need to know regarding the program, device specifications and have any questions answered.

Target audience for this event is Prep families transitioning to Year 1 in 2020 and any other families that wish to know more about 1:1 Student iPad Program.

Device Use on School Grounds

As we are well into Term 3, it is timely to remind our school community that students only use digital devices during class times, while at home or off school grounds. Students are welcome to request administration staff to contact parents/carers if necessary.

As recorded in our school’s responsible behaviour plan, students are not to use devices to call, message or facetime parents. As part of our weekly behaviour lessons, class teachers will remind students of these behaviours and the expectations clarified.

Uniform Standards

Coomera Springs State School has always had a great reputation within our school community for our students wearing their uniform proudly. As we approach the middle of the year it is timely to ensure that all students and parents are aware of our school dress code.

A copy of the school dress code can be found on our school website or you can download the link below.

This easy to follow guide illustrates how our school uniform is worn correctly.

If you are required to purchase uniform items, the uniform shop operating hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 8.00am – 10.30am.

Our school has developed a monitoring program to ensure all students are adhering to the school dress code. For uniform code breaches, students will receive a warning from their class teacher. This will be recorded on a class checklist. If there is a repeat breach, then an email will be sent home seeking parent/caregiver assistance to help their child have the appropriate uniform. If the breach occurs a third time, this will incur a play break consequence for the student.

Teachers consider extenuating circumstances as to why the uniform is incorrect. It is important that if parents/caregiver receive an email that they respond if the uniform cannot be rectified immediately.

If you have any concerns regarding your child’s uniform, please contact the class teacher.

Jeans for Genes Day – Friday 13th September

I.T. Department News

Coomera Springs State School - 1:1 iPad Program - Parent iPad Insurance Guide

Check your iPads AppleCare+ Insurance Cover Status

Parents can confirm the status of their iPads AppleCare insurance cover at any-time by entering the iPads Serial Number at the website below:

Please keep any shown AppleCare expiry dates written down for your own reference.

Note: if the above link doesn’t open correctly, please Copy the link and paste it in a different web browser (e.g Safari, Google Chrome, FireFox)

Or alternatively, you can simply type “Check Applecare” in Google to reach the above website. - If no AppleCare cover is present, it means your iPads AppleCare insurance has expired

Check your iPads CompNow Tablet Insurance Cover Status (if applicable)

For those families who purchased the optional 3yr CompNow Tablet Insurance cover for their iPad purchase, you may check your remaining cover status via the website below:

• Simply click “Make an Insurance Claim” and type your iPad serial number
• If no insurance cover is present BUT you did purchase the 3yr CompNow insurance with your iPad Bundle, please email your classroom teacher. Your classroom teacher will forward your request to the school’s I.T. department, who will in turn, investigate this and assist with rectifying any discrepancy.
• Also please note, if it has been 3 years since your date of purchase – your insurance cover will have expired.

How to find your iPad Serial Number

1. On your iPad - Go to Settings App > click the General tab > click the About tab.
2. Look for your device's Serial Number.
3. Make note of the number.

Parent 1:1 iPads – Warranty/Accidental Damage Process:

The school can assist families who have active AppleCare insurance AND/OR active CompNow Tablet insurance, if accidental damage or warranty issues are present on the student’s iPad.

If you have checked your insurance status AND you would like the school to assist with lodging a claim; simply notify your classroom teacher regarding any accidental damage or hardware faults present on your iPad.

The classroom teacher will forward your request to the School’s I.T. Department.

The School’s I.T. Department will then investigate your claim and will contact you.

If your iPad is covered under AppleCare OR CompNow tablet insurance, the school will advise you on the cost of replacement, timeframes and back up procedure. The school may also communicate to you to Sign out of iCloud prior to claim lodgement (if applicable).

No claims can be submitted if iCloud is signed in to a parents Apple ID. iCloud must be Signed out first – this must be done by the parent/owner of the Apple ID.

For parent reference - the school utilises CompNow (Apple Authorised Reseller) as our main handler for AppleCare insurance claims.

The school simply acts as a lodgement centre and delivery point for your claim. The school does not receive payments for lodged insurance claims. Any lodged claims will be invoiced to the parent directly (via email) from CompNow who handles the actual claim and replacement of iPads.

The school makes no money by offering this service to families. All financial transactions are between you and CompNow (vendor).

Accidental Insurance Cost transparency – school lodged AppleCare claims will cost parents (Apple’s Service fee – subject to $65 and the CompNow’s Courier fee – including delivery from the school and return delivery to the school of iPad - $19) = $84 total will be invoiced to you from CompNow for a new iPad.

CompNow insurance claims cost – parents will simply pay the insurance excess as highlighted in the insurance policy ($100 + $19 courier fee) = $119 total will be invoiced to you from CompNow for a new iPad

For iPads covered under AppleCare insurance – a total of 2 claims can be made over the 2 year period of cover. This is an Apple policy, not CompNow or the Schools. Please refer to the below Apple website for reference. Your AppleCare insurance cover starts from date of purchase. The insurance window is present for 2 years from date of purchase.

Parent 1:1 iPads – Warranty/Accidental Damage Process (Continued)

1. Parents also have the option to directly take their iPads into to an Apple Store (located at Robina or Carindale). Please remember to check your AppleCare status before making the journey. Refer to information earlier in this document which highlights this process.
2. If your iPad serial number is covered under AppleCare insurance, Apple will be more than happy to process your claim and replace the iPad in store.
3. Again, they will charge you the $65 Apple Service fee for the new iPad.

Please Note:

Any new iPad received or processed through AppleCare/CompNow insurance, MUST be delivered to the School’s I.T. Department. The new iPad will be enrolled back into the School’s iPad Management System so our School apps to be redeployed to the device. If applicable, any “Home” apps can be reinstalled for free via the App Store using the Apple ID previously associated to the original iPad. This process can be done when the new iPad returns home with the student.

If you have any doubts, please email your child’s teacher. The classroom teacher will forward your correspondence to the school’s I.T. Department.

Finance News

The payment window is open every morning from 8:00am until 9:30am for Cash or EFTPOS payments.

Coomera Springs State School is no longer able to take credit/debit card payments over the phone.

The school is requesting invoice payments now be made via BPoint.

To access BPoint, please click on either the link appearing on your invoice or call 1300 631 073.

IMPORTANT - To make a payment you will need the Biller Code, your Customer Reference Number and Invoice Number. You are able to nominate the amount you wish to pay.

Library News

I wish to thank you for your support during our Book Fair 2019.

We sold $4,300 worth of produce, which gave the school $1,200 of new books for our library.

Also thank you for your support for our Book Parade on Wednesday. It was lovely to see so many parents and carers.

We hope you enjoyed our outdoor setting this year.

Happy Reading
Sue Marriott
Teacher Librarian

PE Department News

Year 4, 5, 6 Gala Sports Day - Tuesday 3rd September

This term students will play; AFL, Netball and Tee ball against Park Lake SS and Highland Reserve SS. Games will begin at 10:00am

AFL – Coomera Sports Fields
Netball - Benowa Netball Centre
Tee ball – Flooded Gum Park Lake

Students will need to wear: their school sports uniform, hat, sunscreen and running shoes – NO Football boots.

Students will need to bring: two water bottles, packed lunch and morning tea – NO TUCKSHOP facilities are available. They may also bring a towel to sit on while they are eating or resting.

If your child’s contact details or medical condition has changed since term two, please contact your child’s teacher ASAP.

Rugby League

Thank you to Mr Bailey and Mr Fletcher for coaching our year 5 and 6 Rugby League team this year.

We have had the opportunity to play in two NRL Titans Junior Gala Days. Our students played in the Advanced Boys Open Division. Games were played against Currumbin, Eagleby, Merrimac, Benowa, Helensvale, Musgrave and Canungra State Schools.

Over both carnivals, we were successful winning five out of the seven total games played. The boys showed great sportsmanship and teamwork.

Mrs Sarah Hodder
PE Teacher and Sports Coordinator

Music Department News

Reminder – Music COE Class (Year 4 2020) Parent Information Session

We will be holding a Parent Information Session for parents of our current Year 3 students who are interested in applying to be a part of our Music Centre of Excellence (COE) program for Year 4 and beyond.

The Parent Information Session will be held in the Music Room 3.30 – 4:00pm on Tuesday 9th September. If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like further information about applying for the Music COE please email Mrs Alison Murray amurr51@eq.edu.au

Date Claimer – Instrumental Music 2020 Parent Information Session

We will be holding a Parent Information Session for parents of our current Year 2 and 3 students who are interested in applying to be a part of our Instrumental Music Program for 2020. Year 2 students can apply for our Strings program (Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass) and Year 3 can apply for our Band Program (Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar and Percussion). There will also be an opportunity to meet our Instrumental Music teachers, Stephanie Williams (Strings) and Darren Postema (Band).

The Parent Information Session will be held in the Music Room 4:00 - 4.30pm on Tuesday 9th September (directly after the Music COE information session for Year 3 parents). If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like further information about applying for the Instrumental Music Program, please email Mrs Alison Murray amurr51@eq.edu.au

Musical Update – The Amazing Adventures of SUPERSTAN!

We are almost there! Our dress rehearsal is tomorrow (Saturday 24th August) in the CSSS School Hall from 9:00 - 1pm and we are looking forward to seeing everyone in their amazing outfits and taking lots of photos on set! A HUGE thanks to Mrs Marriott, Mrs Dutton and Ms Stibbard for organising and making costumes for 96 children and to Ms Talbot, Mrs Hodder and their set team for all their hard work in designing, constructing and painting our props, set and backdrops – well done teachers! Students please remember to bring your BLACK SCHOOL SHOES and a (non messy) snack to our dress rehearsal.

Term 3 Eisteddfod Performances – Results in Summary

Congratulations to all our Music Performing Groups for their great results at the Beenleigh and Gold Coast Eisteddfods. Thanks to our Music Teachers, Mrs Murray, Mr Lewerissa, Miss Williams, Dr Postema and Mrs Eckford for help with our Junior Choir rehearsals and our wonderful accompanists Mrs Eo and Mrs Nicholson.

The table below is a summary of our great results this year – well done everyone!

P&C News

Thank you to all those who participated in our last raffle, we raised $112.00, which brings our fundraising total to $19,336.53

Book Parade

On Wednesday we had our book parade.

WOW the costumes were AMAZING!

Thank you to everyone who helped either at the book stall, bbq, popcorn stand, selling raffle tickets or in the tuckshop. It was a very busy morning. All your help and time was very much appreciated.

I am just in the process of working out exactly what we raised. I will email you all shortly with the final figure and our current fundraising to date.

Father’s Day Raffle

Father’s Day Stall – 28th August

Wednesday 28th August, we are having our Father’s Day stall. A timetable for classes to attend the stall will be sent out early next week - all items will be $5 and under.

Air-Conditioning Update

As you are all aware, we are hoping to install air conditioning to 8 of our year 5 and 6 classrooms in the coming holiday, however we are still approximately $8,100 away from achieving this.

If you can donate or be part of any of the fundraisers we are holding this term, we would appreciate it greatly.

Tuckshop

With our tuckshop getting busier and busier as each week goes by, we have had to make a few changes. Our current Treasurer Vivienne Franklin volunteers in the tuckshop 5 full days a week. Vivienne will be resigning from her position as Treasurer as all her time is taken up within the tuckshop.

We are now on the search for a new Treasurer to be a part of our P&C Executive team. If you are interested in this position, please come along to our next P&C meeting where we will vote in our next Treasurer.

If you would like any information, please contact myself through email csssvp2@gmail.com or speak to Vivienne directly.

Xmas Twilight Market – 15th November

We have some very exciting fundraising events planned for term 4. One of the events will be a Xmas Twilight Market on Friday 15th Nov from 4pm - 8pm.

We will be having new market stalls, silent auction on class artworks, student performances, food trucks and much more.

If you have a small business and would like to have a stall on the night ($25 per stall), you must have your own insurances, and be willing to donate a prize for a raffle. Please email myself on csssvp2@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

P & C Meeting

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 11th September in the Staff room (next to the library) at 3.30pm. We hope to see you all there.

Meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday of the month.

Thank you again to all our volunteers. Your continuous support, time and effort is very much appreciated!

Theresa Grima
P&C President

Uniform Shop

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.

If you would like to volunteer in the Tuckshop, please contact Angela in the Tuckshop

School Terms for 2019

School Directory

Camp Australia

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SUPERSTAN Musical

CSSS presents the Amazing Adventures of SUPERSTAN.

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