5 March 2020
Newsletter Articles
Principal’s Report
Student Reading Goals
Helping students to set and work on goals enables them to be clear on their next learning step. This is particularly important for complex learning processes such as learning to read. Learning to read takes years and many incremental steps. At Coomera Springs, we work to break down the steps to give students their next learning goal to focus on. We continue to look for ways that students can read at higher levels. In addition to everything that we do, we have a school-wide focus for 2020. The following is particularly important for students in Year 1 – 6 who are already making good progress with reading and seeking to read at higher levels.
Students:
- Enjoy reading a wide range of texts and for different purposes
- Work on their reading goals
- Can discuss their reading goals with confidence and precision
Parents/Carers:
- Share reading of a wide range of texts and for different purposes with their student
- Become aware and support student reading goals
- Positively discuss reading goals with your student
Before School Expectations
As the new school year is getting underway, we clarify before school expectations for students.
Students are expected to be at school ready to start learning at 8:45am each day. For many families, there is a need for supervision for students before school. Before school care is available through Camp Australia for this purpose. Students who arrive before 8:35am are expected to wait at the Tuckshop Area unless waiting with a parent or attending Camp Australia. Students should not be playing on school equipment before school.
Thank you for your support of our before school expectations for students. This ensures the effective safety and supervision for students.
Parents and Citizens’ Association
The Annual General Meeting for the Coomera Springs State School Parents’ and Citizens’ Association is scheduled for 11th March. At this meeting, the following executive positions will be voted on.
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
We thank our current President, Theresa Grima for her voluntary work for the P&C as she announces that she will not be available for the position in 2020. The President position will be vacant at the meeting and we will be calling for nominations from interested people.
Programs of Excellence
Six weeks into the 2020 school year and our various programs of excellence are well underway.
- Student Leaders – Tree Tops Challenge
- Student Leaders Summit
- 2020 Kokoda Kids
- 2020 Instrumental Music
- Visual Arts – specialist lessons
- District Swimming
- Regional Swimming
- Year 2 Swimming
- Binna Burra – Fire Recovery Free Dress Day
- Full School Assembly – Welcome to Country
- NRL All Stars Community Day
Chris McMillan
Principal
Finance News
Payment Options Available
IN PERSON:
Please Note - The Finance window’s opening hours have changed this year.
The Finance window is open for CASH/EFTPOS payments on Monday and Friday mornings from 8:00am to 11:00am only. Unfortunately, payments will not be accepted outside of these hours.
How else can I pay an Invoice?
Our preferred method of payment is BPOINT
Please see below our “quick and easy ways” to pay 24/7:
BPOINT
- Simply click the BPOINT link located at the bottom left hand corner of the invoice
- Enter your debit/credit card details
- Elect the amount you wish to pay
- A receipt will be emailed to you
Please note, you will need to do “individual” transactions for each invoice you receive due to the unique references pertaining to same.
BPOINT Phone:
- Phone 1300 631 073
- Ensure you have your CRN, invoice number from the BPOINT box at the bottom left hand corner of your invoice
- Enter your debit/credit card details when prompted
- Elect the amount you wish to pay
- A receipt number will be quoted at the end of the transaction
Please note you will need to do “individual” transactions for each invoice you receive due to the unique references pertaining to same.
EFT
Payment directly to our School Bank Account
- School Bank Account: Coomera Springs State School
- BSB: 064-474
- Account Number: 10256819
Please ensure correct identification by including at least STUDENT’S SURNAME, CLASS, etc. Example SMITH, 1A Fees
Important
When paying by BPOINT/EFT It is advisable that you allow a “48 hour turnaround” to ensue payment reaches us before the deadline date.
For your information we have outlined below ALL current Fees/Excursions/Incursions:
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Fees/Excursions |
Year Level |
Cost Information |
Excursion Date/s |
Payment Deadline Date |
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Interschool Gala Sports Program |
Years 4, 5 & 6 |
$30.00 per student one off payment. No refunds/credit available. Refunds only given in extenuating circumstances (changes to medical condition or injury). In such situations the Principal will make the final decision. |
Term 1 – Tuesday, 17 March, 2020. Term 2 – Tuesday, 26 May, 2020. Term 3 – Tuesday, 1 September, 2020. |
Must pay by TODAY, Friday, 6 March 2020. No late payments will be accepted. Please note: if the date you pay (BPOINT/EFT) is after the 6 March, 2020 it will not be accepted against Gala Sports Days. Instead a credit will be processed to your account for a future school expense. |
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Star Lab Incursion |
Year 1 |
$9.00 per student. No refunds/credit available. |
Wednesday, 18 March, 2020. |
All payments must be received no later than Wednesday 11/03/20. |
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Beach Day Excursion |
Year 6 |
$10.00 per student. No refunds/credit available. |
Monday, 30 March, 2020. |
All payments must be received no later than Friday, 20/03/20. |
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“All Families are Special” Incursion |
Prep |
$7.00 per student. No refund/credit available. |
Monday, 30 March, 2020. |
All payments must be received no later than Wednesday 25/03/20. |
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Student Resource Fees 2020 |
Prep – Year 6 |
$130.00 per student |
School Year 2020 |
Have the choice of paying in full ($130.00) by Friday, 13/03/20. Or by instalment. 1st Instalment - $45.00 13/03/20 2nd Instalment - $45.00 15/05/20 Final - $40.00 by 14/08/20. |
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Instrumental Music Fees 2020 |
Select Students participating in 2020 Program |
$55.00 Music Levy $100.00 School Instrument Hire $20.00 2nd Music Levy if learning additional instrument $40.00 Class of Excellence Fee |
School Year 2020 |
All “User Pay Programs”. Deadline date to pay is Friday, 13/03/20. With the exception if owe $155 (Music Levy $55 and Hire Instrument $100) you can choose to pay in full or by instalment 1st 13/03/20 $55 2nd 15/05/20 $50 Final 14/08/20 $50 |
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Street Science |
Year 4 |
$15.00 per student. No refund/credit available. |
Wednesday, 27 May, 2020 |
All payments must be received no later than Friday, 15/05/20. |
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Tallebudgera Beach Camp |
Year 6 |
$370.00 per student. |
Monday, 8 June to Friday, 12 June 2020 |
To secure a spot on this camp a non-refundable deposit of $50.00 must be paid by Friday, 20/03/20. Remaining balance to be finalised no later than Friday, 22 May, 2020. |
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To avoid your child/children’s disappointment in not being able to attend it is IMPORTANT that you ensure your payment reaches us by the allocated deadline date. DEFINITELY NO PAYMENT EXTENSION GIVEN. It is advisable when paying by BPOINT/EFT that you allow at least 48 hours before the cut-off payment date. If received after this time it will not be accepted but instead processed as a credit to your account for a future school expense. Don’t forget to complete your permission form and return to the class teacher otherwise they will not be able to attend even if payment has been made. |
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PE Department News
Gala Sports Day - Year 4, 5, 6 - Tuesday 17th March
This term all students in years 4, 5 and 6 will compete against Highland Reserve State School and Park Lake State School in our Interschool Sports Program. Year 5 and 6 students have chosen to compete in either Oztag or Soccer. Year 4 will be soccer only. These sports will be held over three venues.
Students will need to wear: their school sports uniform, hat and sunscreen.
They will need to bring: two water bottles, packed lunch and morning tea – NO TUCKSHOP facilities are available.
School Cross Country Carnival
Nigel Bailey
PE Teacher/Sports Coordinator
Library News
Book Club
We are starting Book Club again this year with Issue 2 being handed out to all classes by the end of this week. For parents and carers new to book club, please follow the directions on the back of the order form and place your orders online.
DO NOT send any money. ALL ORDERS are to be submitted online and placed by Thursday, 12th March.
Our school will receive a percentage of the total value of all orders placed, in order to order free books for the library.
Thank you for your support.
If you have any problems please see Mrs Marriott.
Mrs Marriott
Teacher/ Librarian
Music Department News
Instrumental Music News
Strings and Band Students are settling into their new lesson groups very well and mostly remembering to arrive at the correct time for their weekly lesson. Now is the time to make sure your child has everything that is needed for Strings and Band. All students have been asked to bring a DISPLAY FOLDER and a PENCIL to their lesson and ensemble rehearsal each week. Please also check that your child is bringing their instrument home from school after their lesson each week, and attempting all the set Instrumental Home Practice tasks.
Music Shirts
Our performing ensembles look amazing in their Music shirts. If your child is in Band, Strings or Choir, now is the time to order your Music Shirt for 2020. They are available from the Uniform Shop which is opened on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:00am – 10:30am or ordering online via School Locker’s website.
Music shirts can be worn to school as a uniform option on Thursdays this year.
Alison Murray
Music Coordinator
P&C News
The Loose Change Challenge
Over the past couple of weeks we have been running our first fundraiser for the year - "The Loose Change Challenge".
A total of $746.75 was raised. A big thankyou to all who donated.
Congratulations to the WINNING CLASS PREP B! A SURPRISE from the Tuckshop is on its way!
Air Conditioning
I have been in touch with Mr Michael Crandon, Member for Coomera over the past couple of weeks and have completed the forms on behalf of the school community to start an e-petition to request that our school be fast tracked for the State Government's Cooler Schools program which will see schools air conditioned over the next 4 years.
Easter Egg Guessing Competition
This week we launched our Easter Egg Guessing Competition. At the tuckshop there is a lovely Easter display and some very yummy Easter eggs.
The cost to enter this competition is 50 cents per guess or $1.00 for 3 guesses. So, go and see Angela at the tuckshop and have a guess at how many Easter eggs are in the display.
There will be 2 prizes:
1st Prize - Easter display and a large container of Easter eggs.
2nd Prize - Smaller container of Easter eggs.
These prizes will be drawn at the Easter Hat Parade at the end of term.
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 11th March, we will be holding our AGM. If you are interested in being part of the executive team or a member of the P & C, please come along to the staff room (near the library) at 3.30pm.
We will be voting in a new Executive team for 2020, including President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.
Theresa Grima
P&C President
Uniform Shop
https://theschoollocker.com.au/
Tuckshop
Frankie’s Tuckerbox
The tuckshop is open Monday - Friday and offers a range of healthy choice options. Please refer to the 2020 Tuckshop Menu for more information.
Orders can be placed at the tuckshop between 8.15am - 9am or online via FlexiSchools (We prefer online ordering)
http://www.flexischools.com.au
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 so it can be paid next day at the tuckshop.
All counter orders will incur a 20c processing fee.
Phone orders are no longer accepted.
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.
For further enquiries please contact:
Coomera Springs State School – Tuckshop
tuckshop@coomeraspringsss.eq.edu.au
School Terms for 2020
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Dates |
Length |
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Term 1 |
Tuesday 28th January – Friday 3rd April |
10 weeks |
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Term 2 |
Monday 20th April – Friday 26th June |
10 weeks |
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Term 3 |
Monday 13th July – Friday 18th September |
10 weeks |
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Term 4 |
Tuesday 6th October – Friday 11th December |
10 weeks |
School Calendar 2020
School Directory
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School Office |
07 5519 5300 |
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Finance Office |
07 5519 5300 |
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Student Absence |
07 5519 5300 |
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P & C |
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Tuckshop |
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Uniform Shop |
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Camp Australia
Community Notices
SIBA Soccer after School Program
Gold Coast Oral Health
Surfside Buses
Surfside Bus service have updated their website and parents can utilise this to plan their children’s journeys at the link below:
http://www.surfside.com.au/school-services/queensland-school-services/
Aspiring Performers Academy – Pimpama SHS
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