31 March 2023

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2023 Important Dates

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

The Department of Education has also released a planner, which can be used to help busy families make plans across the school year.

Principal’s Report

NAPLAN

NAPLAN has come to a close for 2023. Thank you to our teachers, Year 3 and 5 students and their families for support for NAPLAN testing. We are all very proud of our Year 3 and 5 students for the way they approached the tests and worked to demonstrate their great learning. Students do enjoy the on-line testing as a way to really showcase everything that they could do.

NAPLAN provides information to assist the school with data to diagnose improvements.

We are all very proud of our Year 3 and 5 students who completed NAPLAN in 2023.

Parent Teacher Interviews - Date Claimer

Families are encouraged to date claim Parent Teacher Interviews scheduled for early Term 2. We will have the vast majority of interviews scheduled on Monday 24 April in the school hall.

This is an important opportunity for families and the school to come together to discuss learning progress and identify goals for improvement.

Kokoda Challenge Team Sponsors

A big shout out to our 2023 Kokoda Challenge teams who have been training very hard preparing for their 18km event in June.

This is made possible with the dedication of our team leaders, parents and family and our wonderful team sponsors and shirt sponsor.

We thank and support our 2023 Team Sponsors.

Our shirts sponsor

End of Term 1

This newsletter brings Term 1 to a close. We take this opportunity to celebrate a great start to the 2023 school year. There have been many highlights.

Our beginning of school with the book pack drop off worked really well in making the first day of school very smooth. It was amazing to have a real sense of community at our Active School Travel launch with around 300 people joining together to walk to school. We also look forward to our community coming together at the Easter Hat Parade. We also had many special activities for different year levels.

We look forward to Term 2. We look forward to ANZAC Day, Mothers' Day athletics and school camps for Year 4 and 6. We have Parent-Teacher Interviews and school reporting to celebrate the learning growth of our students. The term ahead will be important yet busy term to finalise Semester 1.

Happy Easter

As we approach the Autumn holidays, we wish all of our families a special and safe Easter period and a very Happy Easter to all of our families.

2024 Enrolments

Do you have a child turning 4 by 30 June 2023? These children are eligible for Prep in 2024.

We have now opened Prep enrolments for the 2024 school year.

Choosing a schooling option for your children is an important and big decision. Make an informed choice by coming along for a School Tour to get to know the school first hand.

Principal School Tour
9:30am
Monday 8 May 2023

Keeping up with school information

Our school communicates with our school community in a number of ways. This newsletter is one way. We also have class newsletters going home a couple of times a term. We also have a school Facebook page. Many families find that Facebook is a convenient way to receive updates and information.

Please see the following links to assist with accessing our school Facebook page.

Parents and community members who are not on Facebook may access the Facebook updates via the feed on the school website .

Slideshow

We celebrate our Active School Travel, Year 1 Pond Excursion, Year 6 Beach Day and Kokoda Challenge in this fortnight's slideshow.

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.

News from our PE Department

School Representative Sport

During last week CSSS have had a number of students who have been successful in gaining selection for the Broadwater District Team in the following sports:

• Netball 10-11 Years Girls – Aria K, Mackenzie L and Ruby M
• Hockey 10-12 Years Girls – Kayleigh M
• AFL 10-12 Years Girls – Mia V
• Rugby League 10-11 Years Boys – Breaze T and Izaiah J

CSSS congratulates Aria, Mackenzie, Ruby, Kayleigh, Mia V, Breaze and Izaiah on their outstanding achievement, CSSS wish them the best of luck in competing at the up-coming South Coast Trials.

Rugby Union 7’s Competition

Last Thursday, Coomera Springs entered a team to compete in the Miami Primary School Cup Rugby Union 7’s. The team was made up of Year 5/6 students.

The students played with pride, passion and outstanding sportsmanship. The team lost their first game to eventual winners, GC Brotherz. Their second game was a strong victory over Miami. The final game was a resounding win against Somerset College. CSSS finished third overall.

Congratulations to Mr Benton and the Rugby 7’s Team.

2023 Cross Country Carnival

On Tuesday, the 28th March, CSSS held our 2023 school Cross Country Carnival. We had a fantastic day of racing on a warm Autumn’s day. All students from Prep to Year 6 displayed outstanding effort, sportsmanship, tried their best and most importantly had fun. Below is a list of students who placed in the top 4 of their races, congratulations! With less than 100 points separating all four houses, in a very tight contest our CSSS House Champion for the 2023 Cross Country was TUGAI!

A further congratulations to the following students, who by finishing top three will now be competing at the Broadwater District Trials 10-12 Years of age in Term 2.

Psyesha P, Pia S, Aoife N C, Kirifi M, Lewis H, Mayson S, Atlantis M, Cocona T, Kimi A, Rashan K, Zac B, Roman S, Grace Q, Anna K, Sienna S, Ballen C, Javier P and Trae W. CSSS wishes all the students the best of luck at the Broadwater District Cross Country Trials.

News from our Music Department

Our Year 3 – 6 Senior Choir will be performing at the CSSS Anzac Ceremony on MONDAY 24TH APRIL. FORMAL UNIFORMS will be worn for the ceremony (not Music Shirts). Check the school Facebook page next term for further details of the CSSS Anzac Ceremony and Anzac Day March.

Year 4 Music COE Excursion – Save the Date

Year 4 Music COE students will be travelling to Brisbane on FRIDAY 9TH JUNE to watch a performance by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Permission notes for this excursion will be distributed after the holidays.

Choral Fanfare Excursion – Save the Date

Our Year 3 – 6 Senior Choir will be performing at the regional heats of CHORAL FANFARE (a music competition for Queensland state schools) next term, on MONDAY 22ND MAY. Keep an eye out for permission slips at the start of next term with the full details, including the location and session time. An early arrival to school may be required on Choral Fanfare Day! Audience members are most welcome to come along and support our Senior Choir.

Music Shirts – Clearance

The P&C have advised they still have remaining stock of Music Shirts from the old supplier (identical looking shirts) – these are available from the Tuckshop for $21 while stocks last. If your child’s size is not available at the tuckshop you are still able to order online via School Locker’s website .

Music shirts can be worn to school as a uniform option on Thursdays this year, and will be required for Choir, Band, Drumline and Ukulele Band for their performances in Term 2. Year 4 Music COE Students will also wear their Music Shirts for their excursion at the beginning of June.

Alison Murray
Music Coordinator

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 2023 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 2023

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