19 March 2021

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

P&C Annual General Meeting

A shout out for parents and community members interested in volunteer roles within our P&C.

The Annual General Meeting of our P&C is now scheduled for Wednesday 24th March. As per the constitution, all executive positions will be up for nomination and election for the 2021 school year. We now call for interested Coomera Springs parents and citizens to consider nominating for positions. Please contact me for more information.

Creating Bright Futures Together with students working on reading goals!

We continue a short focus on the innovating work happening at Coomera Springs to support learning for all students. Depending on the year level, your students may talk about some things that happen in the classroom that sound mysterious. Students in Years 1 – 6 will mostly have a reading goal that they are working on. Your student should know what their reading goal is as they make visible steps forward in the long journey towards being excellent readers.

Parents can ask their students (in Years 1-6): What are you learning in reading? How are you going with this? This can assist them to see that learning to read is important.

We also celebrate achievement in our Literacy Pro - Home Reading Program. This program is really good towards students reading more books to improve.

Students will learn if they can. We help them by setting goals, and helping them see their next learning step to improve their work. Where this happens, it is very motivating, as they visibly see their work improving.

Students need to be challenged to grow, learn, and become confident and resilient in a supportive environment. In 2021, we work to create bright futures together.

We are currently at Response Level 1 – COVID Normal

COVID – Normal Classroom Arrangements

Parents/Carers welcome into school at this Response Level
Parents/Carers recorded on OneSchool for contact tracing or signed in at office

Maximum room capacity is 26 adults (including all staff)
Do not enter if unwell, experiencing symptoms or returning from declared Hotspots
Physical distancing of 1.5m inside and outside classrooms
Limit drop off time in room – 5 minutes
1 out and 1 in

We encourage student responsibility for own belongings as much as possible to develop independence.

"More For Some = Equity" School Noticeboard Message

State primary schools across Queensland, whose leaders are members of the Queensland Association of State School Principals, are this week displaying on their school noticeboards the message: More For Some = Equity. This coordinated advocacy is part of our ongoing effort to raise awareness and understanding of our new advocacy document – "Reimagining Education in Queensland's State Primary Schools".

State primary schools embrace the responsibility to provide children with the academic and social foundations to discover and fulfil their potential. In our school communities, each child’s identity and culture are celebrated; personal responsibility is encouraged and expected; and resilience built.

Children, in their foundational school years, explore their sense of right and wrong, form independent relationships, and begin to understand themselves as contributing members of the local and wider community. In Australia, despite the critical importance of the foundation learning that primary schools deliver, the primary years, in particular Years 3 to 6, remain the lowest funded per capita of all compulsory year levels.

We know that those who require the greatest assistance – our disadvantaged and vulnerable children - are concentrated in Queensland’s state school system. These children require the highest level of funding.

When we observe schools at work, comments are often made in regard to whether students are receiving equal access to resources – both human and financial. The better question to consider is whether students are receiving equitable access to resources.

The words "equity" and "equal" are sometimes used interchangeably. "Equal" means the same – perhaps in terms of quantity, degree or value, whereas "Equity" when viewed through the lens of education, is unequal treatment of some learners to ensure every learner has an equal chance for success. When operationalised within a school, this looks like different groups of students receiving different support and different resources. It is the capacity of school leaders to apply human and financial resources based upon need, which enables equity of outcomes for students.

If Queensland's state primary schools are to equip our 340,000 students with the skills and mindsets to thrive in increasingly complex global workplaces, it is imperative that the resources provided enable true needs-based decisions to be made.

Learning Excellence in 2021

We have a very full excellence program planned for 2021. Unfortunately, our Term 1 Gala Day was cancelled due to wet weather, but will be rescheduled for our catch up day in Term 4.

We share more of our students achieving excellence during the last fortnight. We celebrate Girls Touch Football and our Week 6 Assembly.

Congratulations to Rocky L for his achievement in the Interschool Chess Tournament.

Chris McMillan
Principal

School Photos – Date Claimer

School photos will be taken NEXT Wednesday 24th March and Thursday 25th March.

NAPLAN Dates – 11th, 12th, 13th May 2021

The best preparation for NAPLAN is to have children attend school every day. Class teachers will share information regarding NAPLAN 2021 later in the term. Please contact Petrina Lewis, Sarah Hodder or Jess Glossop with any questions regarding NAPLAN.

Coomera Springs Running Club is back!

When: Every Tuesday 7:50am – 8:20am
Where: Meet in the undercover area in front of the oval
What to bring: Hat, water bottle
What to wear: School uniform. Students can run in their sports uniform and sports shoes if they prefer, however, if they do not have PE on the same day, they need to change into their formal uniform and shoes.
Incentives: When milestones are reached (10km, 25km, 50km and more) students will receive a certificate and a special badge for their school hat to acknowledge the distance they have run.

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.

PE News

2021 Cross Country Carnival

Due to the recent wet weather and state of the track, the Cross Country originally scheduled for next Monday, has been postponed.

THE CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL WILL NOW BE HELD IN WEEK 10 - TUESDAY 30TH MARCH

Library News

Author Visit – Dr Cameron Stelzer, The Story Doctor

On 22nd, 24th and 25th March, we have a special visit from Author and Illustrator Dr Cameron Stelzer. Dr Cameron is visiting Coomera Springs State School to run workshops with all our students.

Prep – Year 2 students will enjoy an interactive Big Screen Book Reading with Cameron, with the Year 2 session extending into a follow-along drawing activity.

Year 3 and Year 4 students will engage in a workshop exploring the combination of words and visual elements.

Year 5 and Year 6 students will be participating in a hands-on imaginative illustration workshop. Students and teachers are looking forward to a great three days!

In conjunction with the Author Visit, Coomera Springs State School families have a special opportunity to purchase signed and personalised copies of Cameron’s books at special prices. Individual books are $15 each and there are also exclusive book sets available. Students will receive an order form on the day of the workshops. Forms and payment can be returned the following day, to the Library.

Book Club

Issue 2 of Book Club has now been delivered to your child’s classroom. Please read the instructions on how to pay, which is on the back of the form. Please have your orders in by 22nd March, 2021.

PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT ACCEPT CASH

With all orders placed, the school will receive a percentage to order free books for our library. Thank you for your support.

Happy Reading!

Sue Marriott
Teacher/ Librarian

Music News

Prep – Year 2 Easter Hat Parade

Our Junior School students will have their Easter Hat Parade on Thursday 1st April, at 9am in the School Hall. The Easter Hat Parade will feature a performance from the Junior Choir, and year level performances from Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 classes.

Parents and carers are welcome to attend the performance – a maximum of two adults per student will be able to attend under our Covid Safe Plan.

Parents/carers are to enter the hall through the foyer and watch their children perform, then exit the hall after their child’s performance. This includes the Junior Choir performance, as it involves students from a few year levels. Please exit the hall immediately after the performance, via the rear doors, to allow other parents to watch their child’s performance. This will meet our Covid Safe rules.

Parents/carers who are listed on our school data base from enrolment will not need to sign in. Other extended family members will need to sign the sheet in the hall foyer. All adults attending the Easter concert are reminded to physically distance themselves 1.5m apart.

School Musical 2021 – The Rocky Monster Show

Thank you to all students who have worked hard to prepare for Group and Solo Singing Auditions in the last two weeks.

In Week 9 we will have our Round One reading auditions. All students auditioning for speaking roles have been given short script excerpts to prepare. If your child has not received their script please email Mrs Alison Murray amurr51@eq.edu.au

We will have CALL BACKS for lead roles (to be advised after Round One auditions have been completed). This process will be completed before the end of term so that we can announce our cast!

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 2021 – available from the uniform shop with ordering via Flexischools. Music Shirts can be worn to school as a uniform option on Thursdays this year.

Uniform Shop

Tuckshop

Frankie’s Tuckerbox

The tuckshop is open Monday - Friday and offers a range of healthy choice options. Please click the link below for the 2021 Tuckshop Menu.

Orders can be placed at the tuckshop between 7.30am and 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 2021

School Calendar 2021

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