25 November 2022

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Important dates coming up

2023 Important Dates

2023 calendar and important dates

The 2023 school calendar is now available to assist with planning the year.

Principal’s Report

2023 Book Pack Drop Off and Classroom Orientation - Date Claimer

Book pack drop off and classroom orientation - Friday 20 January 2023, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

We look forward to welcoming all of our 2023 students and families to come along to school to drop off book packs to classrooms prior to the start of school.

This is an opportunity to locate your student's classroom and to drop off any heavy book packs and materials prior to school commencing. Your child will have less anxiety by knowing what to expect and who their teacher is. Class teachers will get to meet their students and families in an informal way prior to school.

This year, we are hoping that the vast majority of students will be able to come along on this afternoon to prepare for school.

Families will be able to drop off book packs for one or more children in any order during the time allotted to take the pressure off for the Monday morning.

First day of school - Monday 23 January 2023

For families who are able to come in for the Book Pack Drop Off, the start of school should be really smooth. Hopefully students will be able to be dropped off to their new classrooms where they will be welcomed and get to know about their class and new year level. There will then be an opportunity for parents to go for a cuppa and transition into the rest of their day.

The start of a new school year can be a stressful and emotional time. Our plans are for the start to be as smooth and successful as possible.

Safety on bicycles and scooters

Active school travel is great for students who are old enough and capable enough to ride to school. Christmas is also a time when more of our students will be possibly receiving new or upgraded bikes, scooters or other rideables. Please ensure that all students who are riding have a well fitted helmet, know the recently changed road rules and are safe for themselves and other path/road users.

Please use the QR code or this link to access the most information on rideables.

Every day counts

Full student attendance can now resume.

We know that COVID has disrupted normal school attendance over the past couple of years. We welcome back all students to school every day unless they are unwell or with another valid reason.

Current COVID guidelines are available here .

Students who attend school every day receive all of the learning, see their friends and establish good life - long habits for success.

Celebrate Success

We are really impressed with the achievements of our students across a range of fields.

We celebrate the great achievements in recent weeks in our slideshow in this newsletter. This fortnight, we highlight Footsteps to Fame finals, Year 5/6 Robotics, 2022 school captains, Remembrance Day, Tuckshop Day and school sports representatives this year.

Chris McMillan
Principal

Uniform Shop opening hours before school starts in 2023

The uniform shop will be opening on the following dates before school starts on 23 January 2023.

16 January, 8.00am – 1.00pm
18 January, 8.00am – 1.00pm
20 January, 8.00am – 1.00pm

Prep 2023 Enrolments Now Open

2023 Prep Enrolments are now open!

Little ones born between 1 July, 2017 & 30 June, 2018 are eligible to start Prep in 2023!

Download an enrolment pack from our website or pop in and see Vicky and Janine in the office.

Attendance

We want your children at school

All schools in Queensland are committed to providing safe and supportive learning environments for all students to address their educational needs.

Research shows that in Queensland, higher student attendance is associated, on average, with higher student achievement. Additionally, attending school every day helps children to build social and emotional skills such as communication, teamwork and resilience. Attendance means not only attending school every day, but also arriving at school on time and remaining at school for the entire day.

From our close observations, students who are continually late, often become anxious about walking into a class that is already settled, hence creating a situation where the student would rather not come to school. The risk of missing instructions for core lessons is high and therefore is often disruptive to other students’ learning and settlement when a student enters the class late.

Under the law, you must make sure your child is enrolled and attends school on all school days, unless there is a reasonable excuse. Schools are mandated to monitor attendance of students and follow up with parents and caregivers for any unexplained absences.

At Coomera Springs State School, we aim for 93% Attendance Minimum. 93% Minimum means:

1. No more than 13 days off every year
2. No more than one day off every month
3. Over the course of primary school, 93% minimum attendance means missing 3 ½ days over 1 Term
4. Over the course of 13 years of schooling, 93% minimum attendance means missing 169 days of schooling – that is nearly one full year of learning
5. We believe that no more than 13 days of absence from school every year is more than reasonable for a healthy student

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.

News from our Guidance Officer

Starting High School

Starting high school means big changes such as; new friends, more teachers, study and homework, and a new campus. It’s natural for children to have mixed feelings about starting high school. You can make this transition easier by preparing children practically and emotionally. Routines, healthy food, sleep, talking and support for new friendships can help with the transition to high school.

For more information about what to expect and how to help your child transition to high school visit the link below.

Cyber Safety – Keeping Children Safe

How do you help keep your child safe while they are online?

Queensland Education suggests the following ideas:

• put computers in open spaces within your home
• remind your child that content can be posted instantaneously, the downfall is that they can potentially post something without thinking about the ramifications.
• educate your child about appropriate online behaviour and the need for respectful communication with other internet users
• keep an eye on what your child is doing online (both in the home and on any mobile devices they may have access to e.g. phones, music devices and tablets)
• set clear rules about what sites and activities they are allowed to access
• install software to limit their use and monitor/restrict the sites they visit
• discuss a plan with your child about how to address any cyber safety issues that may arise (make sure they know you will be supportive if they mention anything and that they will not get in trouble)
• encourage them to find someone they feel safe talking to, such as yourself, a relative, a teacher or a trusted adult

Additionally, it’s important to be aware of popular social media apps and their age ratings. See below:

For more information visit the link below.

P&C News

The Coomera Springs P & C Association would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came to our disco. From all reports we hear that everyone had a great time. It was wonderful to see so many smiling happy faces.

We would also like to thank all of our volunteers. Events like this would not be possible without you. We are extremely grateful for all the support you gave us on Friday night. If you would like to get involved in future events or be part of the committee next year please get in touch with us.

Thank you to all the school staff for also helping and supporting us to make the event a great success. We have raised funds to go towards the chain links for the school, providing much needed shelter from the weather around the campus for our students.

Kelly
P & C President

Uniform Shop

The uniform shop will be opening on the following dates before school starts on 23 January 2023.

16 January 2023, 8.00am – 1.00pm
18 January 2023, 8.00am – 1.00pm
20 January 2023, 8.00am – 1.00pm

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 click here for the 2022 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

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 Calendar 2022

Click here to view 2022 School Calendar

Click here to view 2023 School Calendar

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