12 June 2020

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Finding strengths during the time of COVID

2020 has been a year of challenges for everyone and we particularly acknowledge that some families have been severely impacted through bushfire and then COVID–19. At this time there remain strong impacts upon our community, as our country responds to COVID.

For the first time in history, our schools moved to a model of remote learning, with students learning at home for an extended period. This was new for us all and difficult to make perfect from the start. Now that we have our students back at school, it is time to reflect on this unique period of time for schools. We have been through a lot of change during this period and we want to acknowledge the positive outcomes from this time. We know that many students have a deeper appreciation of their family, their home base and their school.

These are some of the benefits that came from the period of remote learning that our teachers and students have spoken about.

Protect our team

We send a massive thank you to our school community for adapting to the new procedures required for the school to resume school-based learning. We know that these procedures require changes in routines and some additional time. We are so grateful to have the very best school community of families anywhere. This has made every transition smooth and keeps us all safe and healthy. We have been told to expect these procedures to continue beyond the end of this term.

We work together to protect our team of beautiful students and staff in a healthy bubble.

• Student drop off and pick up away from classroom areas
• Adult social distancing inside the school and at car park and student pick up areas
• Students stay home if unwell with any symptoms
• Maintain frequent hand washing and hygiene protocols

No dogs on school grounds

I remind everyone that dogs are not permitted on the school grounds. This includes after hours and over the weekend. We have recently been seeing evidence of dogs coming onto the oval on the weekend. Please spread the word that the school grounds are not an off-leash area. Our students play here.

Roadmap back to excellence activities for students

I want to update families with regards to school excellence programs. As with every part of our community, schools have had to cancel many events on the school calendar since March due to COVID-19. These events include camps, assemblies and interschool sport. We are working on a small number of school excellence activities being able to happen in a different way during Term 3. We are all hoping that restrictions will lift further in Term 4 to enable even more excellence activities to take place towards the end of the year. We all look forward to being able to resume all of our excellence programs when this is over.

This week, we celebrate our students of the term.

Chris McMillan
Principal

How to Report a Student Absence at Coomera Springs

Just a reminder that all absences must be reported to Administration by any of the following methods:

• Leave a message on the school absence line Ph: 5519 5300 – dial 1
• Email Administration admin@coomeraspringsss.eq.edu.au
• Reply to the SMS message – please state your child’s name and reason for absence

You may also email your child’s class teacher, however Administration must be advised in order for your child’s absence to be recorded with the correct code.

Your assistance in following our absence procedure is greatly appreciated.

School Photos – Date Claimer

Dates for school photos have now been scheduled and these will be taken on Tuesday 28th July and Wednesday 29th July. Envelopes will be sent home with students shortly.

Finance News

How 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
• Ensure you enter your email address to receive a receipt of your payment

Please note, you will need to do “individual” transactions for each invoice you receive.

BPOINT Phone:

• Phone 1300 631 073
• Ensure you have your CRN and invoice number handy – these can be found in the BPOINT box (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 approval process

Please note you will need to do “individual” transactions for each invoice you receive.

EFT

Payment directly to our School Bank Account

Please ensure correct identification in your reference 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 ensure payment reaches us by the payment deadline date.

For your information we have outlined below ALL current Fees/Excursions/Incursions:

News from the Guidance Officer

Wellbeing Hub

I am very excited to introduce the Wellbeing Hub! This webpage is all about supporting good health and wellbeing for you, your child, and your family. Here you will find useful tools, resources, links to services and more!

Topics include Looking after yourself during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Parenting tips and resources, and links to Support Services.

The Wellbeing Hub is easily accessed from the school’s website under the Support and Resources – Parent Resources tab.

Click here to watch the introductory welcome video on YouTube

I hope you enjoy the Wellbeing Hub and find the resources useful.

Emma Cooper
Guidance Officer

Chappy News

The weeks have flown by so quickly – only a few weeks left of term! There have been many challenges lately and during times of change it’s important to use our “growth mindsets” and think about the following:

• Even when it looks difficult … I’ll give it a go
• This is an opportunity to learn something new
• I like to try new things
• It’s okay to make mistakes … I can always learn from them
• I can’t do it … YET
• I’m not good at it …YET
• With my strong mind I’ll keep on going … I don’t give up
• I’ll give it a go
• I’ll keep trying until I can do it
• I love a challenge

The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take from you what you have learnt.

“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere” – Chinese Proverb

Desiree Geldenhuys
School Chaplain
desireeg@chappy.org.au

Music Department News

Footsteps to Fame 2020

It’s almost time for our biennial school talent competition, Footsteps to Fame!

Students may sign up for an individual or group performance in one of the following three categories:

1. Singing
2. Dancing
3. Mix it Up (instruments, comedy, juggling, hula hooping, poetry and more)

There are prizes to be won in each category for Junior Division (Prep – Year 3) and for Senior Division (Year 4-6). All students who enter Footsteps to Fame will receive a Certificate of Participation.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to make our Talent Show COVID safe we have made a new rule for group performances. Group Entries must consist of students from one class, or students from one family. An email will be sent to all families explaining the rules and how to enter. Entries must be received by 3pm Friday 24th July (end of Week 2 next term).

If your child has a special skill or talent, please encourage them to get involved - we can’t wait to see our students on show!

P&C News

It's great to see the kids back at school and I'm sure our wonderful teachers can say the same. On behalf of the CSSS community I would like to thank all the teachers and staff for their support over the past few months. We really appreciate the care you have shown our children.

Coffee and cookie

You are very welcome to ring the Tuckshop to order the teacher of your choice a hot or cold beverage with or without a cookie/cake. We just need their name, class, order and payment and we will happily get it to the teacher.

Fundraising

The P&C is very keen to organise more fundraising events however, we are still required to abide by some restrictions, as you can understand. Our next major event being planned is for Father's Day, and given the success of the Mother’s Day 'lucky dip' stall, we will probably adopt a similar theme. We will keep you posted on all activities as the event draws closer.

Tuckshop news

The ladies in the tuckshop are as excited as any of us about our kids coming back to school. It's great to see the menu is back to normal and includes some tasty and healthy (can be both) choices for our kids to enjoy. Access Flexischools to pre-order meals and snacks for 1st and 2nd breaks. We appreciate your ongoing support.

Uniforms

As we come into the cooler months, please be aware that there are still some school jumpers available for purchase at reduced prices. Most are larger sizes (size 10 and above). Please contact the tuckshop if you are interested in purchasing these items.

Contact the P&C

If you have anything you would like to discuss please email CSSS_PandC@coomeraspringsss.eq.edu.au or visit the CSSS website below for more contact details.

Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you around the school grounds soon.

Uniform Shop

Click the link below to be taken to The School Locker Website

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

Orders can be placed at the tuckshop between 8.15am - 9am or online via flexischools (We prefer online ordering)

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

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