21 August 2020

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Focus on students throughout 2020

We are getting into our new normal set of procedures at Coomera Springs during Term 3. Our students have adapted quickly and very much appear to be coping well. Our Coomera Springs team remains focused on this year being as good as it can be for every student. Here are some updates for our community.

Health and safety first

We continue to work together to take every precaution as we work to keep COVID – 19 at bay. Our staff have been staying home when unwell and large numbers have been tested. Our families are keeping students at home when unwell or with even mild symptoms, and we continue to implement changed guidelines to keep our community safe and healthy.

Student attendance: All students should now be in attendance at school unless for a medical reason. We are recommencing our normal practice to follow up on student attendance.

Unwell students: The directive continues that any student who is unwell must not attend school.

Adult social distancing: It remains important that parents do not gather before or after school, in the car park, at drop off and pick up time, outside classrooms or at the school gate.

Parent involvement at school: We have commenced live streaming school assemblies and also live streamed our athletics carnival last week. We will do the same for our Book Week Parade in Week 7. Our hope is to help support parents and family members at this time when spectators are not permitted.

Parent FAQ: Please see these COVID Frequently Asked Questions for parents

This does take the cooperation of every individual person doing their bit and we are grateful to everyone as we get through this together.

Learning continues

We are ensuring the curriculum is well covered during the year and where necessary adjustments made for the time when students were learning from home. Our assessment results give us great confidence that our students will not have their 2020 learning impacted.

Excellence events, sport, camps, excursions and incursions are gradually restarting

A number of school events, camps, excursions, graduation and incursions have recently been held or are planned throughout the remainder of the year. I commend our wonderful staff who have worked on additional risk assessments, activity adjustments and COVID-Safe plans to ensure that these events can occur. Of course, we must continue to follow the guidelines at the time, and these are subject to change.

We have recently been able to hold our Athletics Carnivals and have Born to Read – Book Week, Footsteps to Fame and Book Fair coming up. These are all operating without spectators, and will be live streamed where possible.

We can’t change what is happening in 2020, but we work together to ensure that all students continue to belong and be happy at school, continue to learn at high levels and continue to grow as wonderful young people.

Student drop off and pick up

Road safety around the school needs to be the highest priority for everyone. The school has good options for student drop off and pick up with pedestrian loading zones being clearly marked. These are available in the second bay alongside Old Coach Road and also within the rear carpark. Drivers who drop off or collect students in non-designated areas increase safety concerns. Please use the pedestrian loading zones and ensure students only cross where there are pedestrian crossings. This is a safety priority for all.

Notice of student free day - Friday 4 September

Please note that Friday 4 September is a student free day on the Queensland School Calendar. The school will be closed for students on this day and staff will be involved in professional development and meetings. Camp Australia may operate and will notify parents.

Excellence at Coomera Springs

This week we celebrate our Week 5 Athletics Carnivals.

Chris McMillan
Principal

Enrol Now for Prep 2021

If you have a child starting Prep next year, please submit your child’s enrolment application as soon as possible.

Prep enrolment interviews, orientation sessions and school tours will be conducted during Term 4.

Enrolment information and application forms are available on the school website alternatively you may collect an enrolment pack from Administration.

For further enrolment enquiries, please contact administration: admin@coomeraspringsss.eq.edu.au

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.

Finance News

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

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.

News from the Chaplain

In the last Chappy News we talked about cyber safety and how to keep our children safe. I thought we could highlight KINDNESS today – kindness when accessing and using technology.

Let’s chat to our children about KINDNESS when using technology, and ask the following questions:

1. Have I been mean to someone online? That’s NOT kind.
2. Have I been teasing someone and taken it too far? That’s NOT kind.

Think about how you want others to treat you online:

1. Do I want others to be mean to ME?
2. Do I want others to tease ME and take it too far?

Remember, nobody deserves or likes to be bullied or treated meanly online – it can hurt our feelings and change the way we think about ourselves.

Remember to:

1. Think before you say or post something online: is it KIND?
2. Don’t forward or encourage mean messages – it’s NOT kind.

Click the link below for more information or to report cyberbullying

“No act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted “ – Aesop
One kind word can change someone’s entire day!

Desiree Geldenhuys
School Chaplain
desireeg@chappy.org.au

PE Department News

Last Monday and Tuesday we held the CSSS Prep – Year 2 and Year 3-6 2020 Athletics Carnivals. I would like to thank all the students for their participation and outstanding efforts during our action packed carnivals. I would also like to thank our wonderful sports leaders for their assistance. The winning house for the 2020 Athletic Carnivals was TUGAI.

Well done to Taylah who broke the 8 Years Girls Shot Put record.

Congratulations to the following students who were crowned Age Champions for 2020:

Mr Bailey
PE Specialist

Music Department News

Date Claimer – Instrumental Music 2021 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 2021. 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 Renee Levy (Band).

The Parent Information Session will be held in the School Hall 3.30 – 4.00pm on Tuesday 1 September.

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

Date Claimer - Music COE Class (Year 4 2021) 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) Class for Year 4 and beyond. Music COE is an additional opportunity for students who will be studying in our Instrumental Music program – the selected students receive extra extension in Classroom Music, with additional excursions, incursions and workshops, advanced performance opportunities and the opportunity to compose music using iPad technology.

The Parent Information Session will be held in the School Hall 4.00 – 4.30pm on Tuesday 1 September (directly after the Instrumental Music session for parents).

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

Alison Murray
Music Coordinator

P&C NEWS

Dear Parents and Carers,

We hope that all the families and friends of the CSSS community are safe and well.

Tuckshop

It's great to hear that the tuckshop is catering for more orders now that things are back to some degree of normal. Your patronage is very much appreciated. With your assistance we are able to maintain and improve upon our variety of menu items. The turnover is also helping us maintain and improve our facilities and equipment. We will keep you updated on any improvements in this regard.

Uniforms

The uniform shop has some items of clothing available at discounted prices as a result of the change of ownership which occurred last year. There are limited items in a variety of sizes, including cargo pants, jackets, boys shirts and music polos. If you are interested, please drop in and see Ange or Vivienne at the tuckshop and they will be happy to show you what is available.

Fundraising

We are in regular discussions with the school about how best to support our children by utilising money raised through fundraising activities. Our aim is to build an undercover walkway in areas of greatest student need, and we hope to make a start on these improvements soon. Thank you for your support in making this happen.

Father’s Day

Our next event is Father's Day and we have a few events planned. We will be organising a raffle with some great prizes on offer and ticket prices kept to a minimum. Ticket books will be sent home with students shortly and any unsold tickets should be returned to the Tuckshop for recycling.

We will also be holding a Father’s Day Stall in the Tuckshop area with a range of items at varied prices, including mystery gifts, which were a great success during Mother's Day this year. Please be aware the Father’s Day Stall is for students only and during school hours. Unfortunately no parents will be able to attend due to current restrictions.

Fundraising Ideas

If you have ideas for other types of fundraising activities, please contact us on either email address listed below. We look forward to your support and thank all volunteers who have assisted the P&C.

Communication

We are aiming to provide effective and clear communication through means such as this newsletter, the school Facebook page, website and flyers being sent home with students. We are currently identifying ways to improve communication with the community and hope to implement these in the near future.

Contact Us

Please contact the appropriate area with any concerns or questions you may have. Contact details are available on the school website or the emails listed below:

P&C President: 5730_CSSS_PandC@eq.edu.au
Tuckshop: 5730_cstuckshop@eq.edu.au

We look forward to providing ongoing support for our school, students and our community and we appreciate your continued involvement.

Sincerely
CSSS P&C Executive Committee

Uniform Shop

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

School Terms for 2020

School Calendar 2020

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Community Notices

A message from Gold Coast Oral Health Services

As part of Gold Coast Health COVID-19 response, we will temporarily be ceasing the operations of all dental units located in schools in our region, effective immediately.

This decision to temporarily cease services has not been made lightly.

We plan to leave the mobile units on site in the schools ready to recommence when we are given the directive to do so.

Keebra Park State High School 2021 Academy & Excellence Program

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