17 September 2021

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Term 3

This newsletter brings to a close a very busy Term 3. I want to pay tribute to our school community for the belief and commitment towards our special school events that we have been able to hold, given restrictions in place. We started the term with our Kokoda Challenge, celebrated reading with Book Week and finished the term with Rocky Monster Show. We have also had a range of excursions, incursions and interschool sport activity this term. These have taken the support, belief and cooperation of everyone to benefit students.

Spring School Holidays

End of Term 3 - Friday 17 September 2021
Term 4 starts - Tuesday 5 October 2021

Queen's Birthday Public Holiday - Monday 4 October 2021
School and Camp Australia closed

Welcome to Chappy Gretel

We welcome Chappy Gretel as our new Chaplain for our school. Chappy Gretel comes to the school with relevant experience and qualifications as well as knowledge of the school. Students will see her about the school and adding to our student support team on Mondays, Fridays and every second Wednesday.

Rocky Monster Show

We are ecstatic that we were able to have a full two-night production of Rocky Monster Show last week. The overwhelming feedback is how great it was to showcase the talents and abilities of students. Thank you to our wonderful cast, our production team of school staff members, our P&C and our families for your support to make this happen.

We celebrate with you this wonderful event that students will remember the rest of their lives.

Smoke Free School and Surrounds

We remind everyone of the bans in place for smoking extend 5m beyond the school boundary. Thank you for your assistance with this.

Please see the following important information on the ParkSafe initiative by Gold Coast City Council.

Many car parks at schools, including at Coomera Springs State School are on GCCC land and are regulated by the Council.

We are aware that no school car park will ever have enough car parks for everyone which results in parking congestion close to 3:00pm.

One of the suggested strategies to avoid congestion when dropping off or collecting students is to try re-timing your drop off and pick up to spread out the peak times over a longer period of time. We support this as a school by providing student supervision immediately before and after school. You will find lots of congestion at 3pm but at 3:08pm or 3:11pm, there is much more space and you are likely to have a smooth run through. We supervise students during a window of time before and after school and encourage families to consider changing their drop off or pick up time by a few minutes or even ten minutes.

ParkSafe Initiative by Gold Coast City Council

Please be aware that GCCC are launching a new system to monitor legal car parking in school zones.

The following information is provided by Gold Coast City Council. Any enquiries with regards to this should be addressed to GCCC.

Advice for parents, carers, guardians and drivers

The City of Gold Coast (City) wants to ensure that motorists comply with  school zone road rules  at and around schools to achieve a safer environment for children and the broader school community. These rules also help to optimise traffic movement and safety.

Please take extra care and obey the signed parking rules when parking on the roads and streets around the school.

Park Safe Vehicles - Licence Plate Recognition (LPR)

As part of the City Parking Plan 2015 to improve parking behaviour on the Gold Coast, City Parking Officers will soon patrol the city (including key school zones) using vehicles, clearly badged as “Park Safe” vehicles. These vehicles use Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) which is camera technology fitted to Park Safe vehicles to ensure motorists are parking safely.

Park Safe will operate on school days at student drop-off and pick-up times focusing on pedestrian areas around schools. If a vehicle is found to be parked illegally the City will issue an infringement notice to the registered vehicle owner by post.

Offences to be aware of:

• stopping 20 metres before or 10 metres after a sign posted crossing
• stopping 20 metres before or 10 metres after a bus stop
• stopping within 10 metres of an intersection or corner
• stopping within a bus zone (bayed area)
• stopping on a footpath or nature strip within a built-up area
• stopping in a way that restricts access to a driveway
• stopping on a yellow painted line
• stopping in a loading zone
• double parking for any period of time.

Park safely and legally to avoid a fine.

For more information visit at the link below.

Continuing Learning and Engagement for Students with COVID- 19

Together we continue to take action to create a safe and healthy bubble for our beautiful students, staff, families and our community. Our current operating conditions have restrictions easing but the continuation of our normal COVID-Safe routines and the wearing of face masks by adults and staff. Please continue to monitor updates as our COVID response can change very quickly.

Creating Bright Futures Together with students able to see their own learning progress!

We continue a short focus on the innovating work happening at Coomera Springs to support learning for all students.

Teachers across the school share aspects of the curriculum expectations with their students in student friendly language. Students will learn if they can. When they know with precision what it is that they are working on and then know what success looks like they are more likely to improve quickly. In some classes, teachers also share their marking criteria which also assists students to achieve at high levels.

Term 3 Reminders

End of Term 3 - Friday 17 September 2021
Term 4 starts - Tuesday 5 October 2021

Queen's Birthday Public Holiday - Monday 4 October 2021
School and Camp Australia closed

The school is operating as normal for Friday 29 October - This is the rescheduled Ekka holiday in other LGAs.

Learning Excellence in 2021

We have a very full excellence program planned for 2021.

We share more of our students achieving excellence during the last fortnight. We celebrate Rocky Monster, Year 6 Market Day and Gala Sports Day.

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.

Class Placements for 2022

Class placement time for 2022 is fast approaching. We are commencing our processes to create balanced class groups for 2022 with significant and popular excellence classes and programs. Historically, Coomera Springs State School has been able to consider friendship requests from parents when putting students into classes for the following year.

The leadership team has carefully considered the best interests of the students and the school. Due to the reality that Coomera Springs State School offers an increasing number of excellence programs such as Music, STEM, and 1:1 iPad groupings, it is no longer viable to also consider individual friendship requests from families. Our dedicated teachers always have the best interests and knowledge of your children at the forefront of their minds. Many factors are considered, including knowledge of friendships, class dynamics, academic profile and class numbers when classes are formulated for the following year.

The only requests from families that we will be honouring for the formation of classes for 2021 will be if siblings or family members (cousins) are in the same grade. This information can be emailed to:  classplacements@coomeraspringsss.eq.edu.au.  

Any emails received after the 13th of October, will not be considered.

We are hoping to be able to email families their child’s/children’s expected class and teacher for 2022 between the last day of school (10th December 2021) and the first week of the school holidays. Class lists will also be displayed for the first day of 2022. There will be STRICTLY no changes will be made to class placements unless there is an error around 1:1 iPad placement and sibling/family placements.

Prep Enrolments for 2022

Coomera Springs is now taking enrolments for Prep in 2022. If you have a little one born between 1/7/16 – 30/6/17 then they are due to start Prep next year! Please come and see our lovely office staff or check on our website for an enrolment pack. Parent Information and orientation sessions will begin late Term 3, so the sooner you can enrol the better!

News from our Music Department

DATE CLAIMER – INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 2022 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 2022. 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 Craig Alloway (Band).

The Parent Information Session will be held in the Music Room (M Block) 3.30 – 4.00pm on Monday 11th October. 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 2022) 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 Music Room (M Block) 4.00 – 4.30pm on Monday 11th October (directly after the Instrumental Music sesssion 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

THE ROCKY MONSTER SHOW 2021!

Congratulations to our Musical Cast on a wonderful performance! We are all so proud of every single one of you, and hope you are proud of yourselves as well. Thanks to our Musical parents for supporting rehearsals and performances, and to ALL the staff (an enormous list this time!) who helped behind the scenes. There were a few stressful times when we were trying to find out if Covid would permit our show to go ahead, but happily we made it to stage! Well done!

DVDs of the Musical will be available early next term - we are all looking forward to seeing the show one more time!

Alison Murray
Music Coordinator

News from our PE Department

GALA SPORTS DAY – Tuesday 12th October 2021

Our Term 1 postponed Gala Day will now be held in Term 4, Week two Tuesday 12th of October. Students from years 4, 5 and 6 will participate in Gala Sports Day. Students will compete against Highland Reserve State School and Park Lake State School in their chosen sport of; Soccer or Oztag.

All games will commence from 10.00am at each venue.

Students will be travelling by bus departing at 8.50am to the following venues:

• Year 4 - Soccer – Owen Park, Southport
• Year 5/6 Oztag – Coomera Sports Park, Coomera
• Year 5/6 Soccer – Runaway Bay West Fields, Runaway Bay

Students will need to wear: their school sports uniform, sports shoes (NO BOOTS, including plastic moulding and metal spikes), hat and sunscreen. Please be aware that sun protection is the responsibility of your child by providing and applying their own sunscreen.

Students will need to bring: a towel to sit on, two water bottles, packed lunch and morning tea

NO TUCKSHOP Facilities are available at any venue.

It is a normal school day for students not participating in Gala Sports Days, attendance at school is expected. Non-participating students will remain at school under teacher supervision.

There are no payments or notes to be returned to school, as this was completed in Term 1.

If your contact details or child’s medical conditions have changed recently, please advise the school office and classroom teacher ASAP.

Coomera Cup 2021

On Tuesday 14th of September students from Year 5 and 6 competed in the 2nd addition of the Coomera Cup, against Coomera Rivers State School. Along with the inaugural sports of 2020 of mixed Touch Football and Rugby League, two further sports were added including mixed Basketball and Netball. The games were exciting, competitive and entertaining, Congratulations to Coomera Springs in winning the Touch Football and Basketball. A further congratulations to Coomera Rivers who were victorious in the Netball and Rugby League.

All students that participated on the day from Coomera Springs and Coomera Rivers played the games in great spirit and the sportsmanship shown was outstanding, well done! Coomera Springs look forward to continuing the tradition of the Coomera Cup in 2022.

Finance News

THE PAYMENT WINDOW IS OPEN ON
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY MORNINGS FROM 8AM TO 9.30AM
NO CASH PAYMENTS ARE AVAILABLE

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

P&C News

Fundraising News

Thank you to the wonderful ladies who assisted with the recent Father’s Day Stall. Approx $1400 was raised.

Also, sincere thanks to all who assisted with the Canteen sales at the School Musical that was held last Friday and Saturday evenings. Approx $750 was raised.

Without your help, this would not have been able to run smoothly. Special thanks to Angela and Vivienne in the Tuckshop for co-ordinating.

Special Thanks to all who have been contributing to our Pantry stock. Please keep the donations coming in.

Bunnings Sausage Sizzle -- Sunday 3 October 2021

Volunteers are required for the upcoming Bunnings Sausage Sizzle at the Oxenford Store on Sunday 3 October 2021. We are aware that this is during the School’s Spring Vacation and the long weekend. Unfortunately, we have no control over the selected date. If you have a spare hour to assist on the day, please let the school know. Please see the link below to register. Thank you in advance for your support.

The Sausage Sizzle that was planned for the Winter vacation, was cancelled due to the COVID restrictions at the time and the Committee will be using the Gift Cards that had been donated for the purchase of bread, sausages, onions etc.

If you are unable to help on the day, but would like to contribute to the fundraiser, there will still be items that are required to be purchased. Sauces, serviettes etc. Please drop them off the Tuckshop and speak to Angela or Vivienne.

All donations are appreciated.

P&C Executive Committee Members

We still currently have vacant Executive Committee Member positions. We are still seeking to fill the positions of:

• Vice President
• Secretary
• Fundraising Committee Members

If you or someone you know may be interested in being part of a wonderful working term to raise funds for school projects, please let myself or Erin Nichols know. We can be contacted on CSSS_PandC@coomeraspringsss.eq.edu.au or information can be obtained from the P&C Qld website, or their Facebook site:

To enable these events to be run successfully, the P&C are wishing to establish a Fundraising Committee. If you have or know someone who has the expertise in assisting and becoming part of the fundraising team, please let the Executive know. We all know that many hands can make the task easier. Should you be interested in volunteering your time to assist please let us know at the above email. Our vision is that this committee meets separately to the general meetings. May be over a cuppa before, during or after school. A report will then be presented at the general meeting.

Again, please let the Executive know if you are interested.

Next P&C Assoc Meeting:

Our next Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 13 October 2021 - 3.20pm in the Staffroom at the Resource Centre. All are most welcome to attend.

Thanks everyone and please stay safe.

Ann Arthur – President

Uniform Shop

Tuckshop

Frankie’s Tuckerbox

The tuckshop is open Monday - Friday and offers a range of healthy choice options. Please click here 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

School Directory

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Community Notices

Girls Sport Academy and Academic Talent Development Day

Keebra Park invites current year 4 and 5 female students to ‘Girls Sport Academy and Academic Talent Development Day’ at Griffith University. There will be Girls Sport Academy scholarships and Academic scholarships on offer, and students will have the chance to participate in a range of activities throughout the day.

Date: Friday 15 October
Time: 9am – 2pm
You must register via the link below to participate. Registrations close Friday 8 October.

Any further questions regarding the event please email: bm@keebraparkshs.eq.edu.au

Dental Van

Please contact the Dental Van directly if you have any questions Ph: 1300 300 850

Surfside Buslines

Please find attached notices for Term 3 2021, School changes effective 12th July 2021.

The Kinetic Planning department have completed their term 3 changes to school bus services – Notices are currently being handed out by our drivers and we will have our website updated advising of changes by the end of this week.

Please continue to navigate the TransLink website when planning travel to and from school.

TransLink Journey-Planner  

School Service Finder

3074

This service is being realigned to follow the new standard path throughout Coomera Springs. This improves coverage of the area and opens up Coomera Springs Boulevard where most student walk from.

3376

This run is being realigned to include the new standard route throughout Coomera Springs Boulevard. The route has been reduced from two separate loops to one whole loop.

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