4 September 2020

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Student Free Day

Friday 4th September is a scheduled student free day across Queensland. Teachers and staff will be involved in a program of professional learning on this day and school will be closed for students. Camp Australia may operate and will advise families.

Classroom air-conditioning work

Families are advised that contractors will shortly commence work on installing air conditioning as part of the Cooler Cleaner School Program. This will see every classroom space yet to be air conditioned with air conditioning ready for summer. Air conditioning will also be installed in parts of the Resource Centre. Contractors will be working overnight and outside school hours to minimise the disruption to learning while this work in being completed. This is great news for the school to ensure that every student will learn in an air-conditioned classroom.

This has been a long goal for our school community and we welcome the commencement of this final phase towards students being able to effectively learn in comfort, year round. We acknowledge the long work of our P&C and our entire school community through fund raising over many years towards this goal, which is now being finalised by the Queensland Government.

The second part of this government initiative was to upgrade our clean energy to support the air conditioning with the large upgrade to solar power which had previously been completed.

We work together to maintain a COVID-Safe bubble for Coomera Springs

As an entire school community, we need to continue to implement the various modifications and restrictions on the way we do things to keep our school community safe, and our school operating. We cannot become complacent and somehow believe that this is over. We know that locations have been listed which were visited by individuals who tested positive. These locations are in our community. Whilst we do not have any direct links, we all need to do the right thing at this time.

• Monitor all Queensland Health Advice and Directives.
• Do not enter the school if unwell – students, staff, parents and visitors.
• Get tested with symptoms.
• Adult social distancing inside and outside the school and restricting access to school areas.
• Hygiene and frequent sanitisation.
• We work together on this including some live streaming of events to keep things happening for students where we can.

School Bus Lane

We have one vehicle lane at the front of the school that is dedicated to buses only. This lane needs to be kept as a clearway for the school bus to ensure student safety and the maintenance of the bus schedule. This lane is clearly marked and enforceable by Queensland Police Service or Council Parking Inspectors. Surfside Buslines have forwarded photos of vehicles parked in the bus lane, double parked and otherwise blocking the entry of the school bus. The bus company have been generous in forwarding the photos to the school and may choose to refer them to authorities. Hopefully, this general reminder will ensure that school families are not impacted if enforcement needs to occur. No-one wants to see school families fined. Please be aware.

There are multiple alternate lanes at the front and rear of the school and alternate student collection points away from the bus lane.

Excellence at Coomera Springs

This fortnight we highlight our wonderful Book Week Parade as part of Born to Read. Thank you to our wonderful families for assisting students with their costumes and being part of this great event.

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.

Guidance Officer Update

Spring has sprung and we are seeing some lovely warmer weather as we lead up to the school holidays in a few weeks. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a safe and happy holiday.

If you are struggling due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 or other issues, don’t forget, we have a new Wellbeing Hub on the school’s website with lots of links to supports and resources.

Wishing you well!

Emma Cooper
Guidance Officer

News from the Chaplain

In times like these I am so grateful to be living in Queensland where we can connect and enjoy each other’s company. It is important to appreciate this now and to make the most of our human interaction wherever and whenever we can. There is always something to be grateful for – especially in spring!

Gratitude may be one of the most overlooked tools we have as an internal resource. Cultivating gratitude doesn’t cost us any money, doesn’t take much time and is enormously beneficial. Scientific research shows that there are at least seven benefits to an attitude of gratitude:

1. Gratitude opens the door to more relationships
2. Gratitude improves physical health
3. Gratitude improves psychological health
4. Gratitude enhances empathy and reduces aggression
5. Gratitude increases the quality of our sleep
6. Gratitude improves our self-esteem
7. Gratitude improves mental strength

Click the link below for the full article on Gratitude from Forbes.com

On that note … enjoy the start of a new season and let’s give cultivating gratitude a good effort this spring!

Desiree Geldenhuys
School Chaplain
desireeg@chappy.org.au

PE Department News

Rugby League & Touch Football

On Monday 31st of August our Year 5/6 Rugby League and Touch Football teams played against Coomera Rivers State School for the Coomera Cup. The games were exciting, tough and entertaining with Coomera Springs winning the league 28-18 and the touch 7-3.

Congratulations to both teams on claiming the Coomera Cup. All students who participated on the day from Coomera Springs and Coomera Rivers played the games in great spirit and the sportsmanship shown was very impressive. Well done!

Year 6 Beach Day - Monday 14th September 2020

As part of the Queensland Government’s Water Safety and Swimming Education Program, students in Year Six will have the opportunity to participate in a Beach Program run by Coomera Springs State School staff in collaboration with Surf Life Saving Queensland.

Students will participate in rotational activities including surf negotiation skills, board riding, tube rescues, beach sprints, beach obstacle course and First Aid.

Year 4 Beach Day - Friday 9th October 2020

As part of the Queensland Government’s Water Safety and Swimming Education Program, students in Year Four will have the opportunity to participate in a Beach Program run by Coomera Springs State School staff in collaboration with Surf Life Saving Queensland.

Students will participate in rotational activities including surf negotiation skills, board riding, tube rescues, beach sprints, beach obstacle course and First Aid.

Permission notes and payment of $9.00 is due by Friday 11th September 2020.

Mr Bailey
PE Specialist

Library News

Book Fair

Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you for your support for our Book Fair this year. I know it was a bit unusual, but the students were amazing with how they handed their buying experience.

We sold $5490 worth of items and were rewarded with $1900 worth of free books for the library, which your children will be able to start borrowing next term. It was a wonderful effort.

Thank you very much!

Happy Reading!

Sue Marriott
Teacher/ Librarian

Music Department News

Instrumental Music EOI Forms due Friday 11th September

To the parents who attended our Information Session on Tuesday, and those who have made enquiries by email, thank you for your interest in our Band (Yr 4 2021) and Strings (Yr 3 2021) Programs.

If you would like your child to be considered for a place in Band or Strings please ensure that you have returned your Expression of Interest form to the school office by Friday 11th September. Hard copies of this form are available from the office, or an electronic copy can be emailed to you. If you would like to receive an electronic copy of the EOI form, or if you were unable to attend the meeting but would like further information about applying for Band or Strings please email Mrs Alison Murray amurr51@eq.edu.au.

Music COE Class (Year 4 2021) EOI Forms due Friday 11th September

It was great to see parents in attendance at our Information Session on Tuesday, and we have also had several enquiries come in by email. If you would like your child to be considered for the COE program please ensure that you have returned your Expression of Interest form to the school office by Friday 11th September. Hard copies of this form are available from the office, or an electronic copy can be emailed to you. If you would like to receive an electronic copy of the EOI form, or if you were 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.

Footsteps to Fame Semi Finals

Our Semi Finals for Footsteps to Fame will be held in the School Hall next week. Congratulations to the students who have made it to Round 2! Keep working on adding polish to your acts as we will only be able to take the top 3 or 4 from each category through to the Grand Finals next term!

Congratulations also to EVERYONE who performed in Round 1 Heats – you will receive a certificate on Grand Final Day next term. Well done everybody!

Year 5 & 6 Music COE – Jazz Workshops

Last Friday our Year 5 & 6 Music COE students participated in a Jazz Workshop hosted by Malcolm Wood from the Brisbane Jazz Club. Malcolm worked with the students for several hours on improvisation and creative solo playing, Blues scale and performing techniques, and the students added their own interpretations to a traditional jazz song called “Duke’s Place” (C Jam Blues). Malcolm also shared some interesting snippets of music history, demonstrated amazing flugelhorn playing and showed us how to use various types of mutes to add different tone colours to a jazz solo. The students gained a great deal of knowledge from this workshop experience, and left on a musical high note! Malcolm will be back next Friday for Part 2 of this wonderful music extension experience.

Alison Murray
Music Coordinator

P&C NEWS

Dear Parents and Carers

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

Tuckshop

The tuckshop has been turning over as much business as ever and this is greatly appreciated. Your continued support is helping us to maintain and improve our facilities including a new coffee machine and commercial oven to help us continue to provide tasty food options for our students and school staff.

Uniforms

There are still some items of clothing available at discounted prices including cargo pants, jackets, boys shirts and music polos in a variety of sizes. So 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

With the support of the community for our fundraising activities we are aiming at building an undercover walkway between the hall and the other covered areas in the school. Thanks for all your support in making this happen. We would especially like to thank the following volunteers that have helped attend the Father's Day stall and prepare and wrap some 1500 gifts and prizes:

• Vivienne Franklin
• Yolanda Beck
• Natalie Blythman, and
• Masumi Cooper

We are sure the Father's Day event will prove to be a success given the level of interest and support shown by the community. We are always looking for ideas for fundraising events so please forward these through to the P&C or Tuckshop email addresses below.

Communication

We aim to provide effective and clear communication, and this newsletter, the school Facebook page, the school website and flyers being brought home by students are all ways we can officially communicate with the community, and vice versa. Please contact the appropriate area with any concerns or questions you may have.

Contact details are available on the school website, or you can contact the P&C President at email: 5730_CSSS_PandC@eq.edu.au or the Tuckshop at email: 5730_cstuckshop@eq.edu.au

Monthly P&C Meeting

The next P&C meeting will be held in the Resource Centre (next to the library) on Wednesday 9th September at 3:30pm. Although we have limited capacity, please let us know if you would like to come and join in. All are welcome.

With your help, we look forward to providing ongoing support for our school, students and our community.

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 Hospital and Health Service – Dental Clinics

The temporary closure of Mobile Dental Clinics located in schools in our region will continue. The decision to continue the cessation of services has not been made lightly and is part of a wider plan for the management of GCHHS Oral Health Services during this time.

Mobile Dental Clinics will remain on site in schools ready to recommence when we are given the directive to do so.

In the interim, dental services will be provided from Burleigh School Dental Clinic.

Please contact the Client Service Centre on 1300 300 850 for appointments or advice.

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