11 November 2023

ACTING PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE | Mr Scott Thompson

Thank You to All Our Amazing Volunteers!

The gift of time is precious, and volunteers are truly generous when it comes to investing this valuable resource in our school and with our students. Each year, Currimundi State School takes a moment to acknowledge and pay tribute to all our wonderful volunteers.

If you have assisted in any facet of school life, from excursions and events to the tuck shop and classroom, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude. In appreciation of your unwavering support throughout the year, Currimundi State School cordially invites you to join us for an afternoon tea and a special parade to say 'Thank You' for everything you do for our students.

We are incredibly fortunate to have so many members of our community willing to generously give their time to support our school. Thank you!

Kind Regard

Regards,
Scott Thompson
A/Principal

Deputy Principal | Prep – Yr 02 | Mrs Tina Houtsma

As we navigate through the final five weeks of the school year, I am very proud of the energy and dedication that our teachers and students have displayed so far. It has indeed been a busy start, with our classrooms echoing with the creative spirits of Arts Week, the splashes of Prep – Yr 04 students improving their swimming techniques, and the enthusiastic participation of our Prep – Yr 02 students as they begin Surf lifesaving skills. These experiences are not just fun and educational; they are building blocks for our students' confidence and resilience.

This week, we are proud to celebrate Ability Week, a time when we shift our perspectives by taking the 'dis' out of disability and focusing on the unique abilities that each of our students possesses. It is a reminder that every individual brings a special set of strengths to our school community.

GET SET FOR PREP IN 2024

Starting school is an important milestone in a child's life, with many children revelling in the changes and challenges during their transition to school.

It has been fantastic to meet lots of the friendly faces who are coming to join us at Currimundi for Prep next year. I have had the pleasure of meeting with a number of families over the last two weeks during our transition day and Prep interviews.

I am looking forward to seeing them all again during our last transition activity for the year on Tuesday 21 November 9:00am - 10:00am.

If you know of anyone who intends on enrolling for Prep at our school, please encourage them to contact us before the holidays as it is important that we have as much information as possible to manage our enrolments going into 2024.

Supporting a successful transition to school

There are many ways we can support our children to have a great start to school — from using kindy transition statements to sharing practical ideas about starting school.

Education Queensland’s Transition to school campaign raises awareness among families about the transition statement and how it supports a great start to school. Short videos will feature on digital and social media channels, and articles, tips and downloadable resources for parents/carers can be found on The Early Years Count website.

If you have preppies starting school with us in 2024, I would encourage you to visit the site above. Your child’s transition statement is a valuable source of information, for not only you but also for the school. We encourage you to pass on your child’s transition statement to the school, either through your kindergarten facility or personally to the school.

As we count down the weeks, let us cherish each moment and continue to support our students in making the most of every opportunity. Together, we are not just a school; we are a community that learns, celebrates, and grows together.

Kind Regard

Deputy Principal | Yr 03-06 | Mrs Amanda Brewer

Yr06 Graduation | Wed 06 Dec 2023

There will be no letter going home for information on who will be attending.

Instead, please complete the Webform so that this can be collated easily and without error.

This will close Friday 24 November 2023.

Yr06 White Water World Excursion | Thurs 07 Dec 2023

Consent has been activated via QParents or hardcopies sent to the class for Non QParent families

Invoices have been generated, these can be paid via Qparents by clicking the name of student & pay by card or via the PDF invoice

This event requires Parent/Carer Supervision. If you wish to assist, please complete the webform Expression of Interest E.O.I. below.

This will close Thursday 16 November 2023

Once all collated, Mr Rhys Crook will contact those parents/carers.

LEADERSHIP APPLICATION – Year 05 for 2024 Year 06 Leaders

The applications for 2024 Leadership positions have been received. The process for selection has begun.

Regards,

CURRICULUM NEWS | MRS JODIE FINDLAY

World Diabetes Day | Tuesday 14 November 2023

World Diabetes Day is a global awareness day held each 14 November of each year. It became an official United Nations Day in 2006. The 14 November was chosen as it's the birthday of Frederick Banting, who discovered insulin.

World Diabetes Day is a global occasion on which people with diabetes, health professionals, diabetes advocates, media, the general public and government organisations unite to raise awareness of diabetes.

The theme for World Diabetes Day is Access to Diabetes Care. The focus of the campaign in 2023 is on delaying or preventing type 2 diabetes and diabetes-related complications, with the slogan “Know your risk, Know your response.”

Did you know?

• Designated staff provide support for students with diabetes while at school or at school related activities such as camps, excursions and sports events.
• In some cases, designated staff will administer insulin or help a student to self-administer their insulin.
• This is a voluntary role and staff who agree to provide this support receive extra training to help them to fulfil this role.

Some facts about Diabetes

• 1-in-11 adults or 463 million were living with diabetes last year and the number is expected to rise to 578 million by 2030
• 50% of adults with diabetes remain undiagnosed, most of them have type 2 diabetes
• 80% of people with diabetes are under 65 years old

Semester Two Assessment & Report Cards

As we are at the middle of term 4, teachers are very busy starting and continuing assessment. At the same time, our students are very busy completing assessment items and demonstrating how much they have learned this year so far. At Currimundi State School, our teachers are highly capable, dedicated and hardworking. We certainly appreciate the great work they do in classrooms every day and how hard they will be working to prepare report cards.

What do the A-E standards really mean?

Reporting has changed quite a lot over the years so it is important that you know what the A-E standards really mean. Did you realise that a ‘C’ on a report means that your child is achieving AT year level expectations? A ‘B‘ or an ‘A‘ indicates deep knowledge and understanding of the subject and content and an ability to apply their learning flexibly in new or less familiar contexts.

Kind Regards
Jodie Findlay

Rule Focus for Term 2!

Tuesday 30 October – 10 November2023 

WE ARE ACTIVE LEARNERS | “Ride the Waves To Success”

Tuesday 13 - 24 November2023 

WE ARE RESPECTFUL | “We Treat Property with Care”

Tuesday 13 - 24 November2023 

WE ARE RESPONSIBLE | “Use Appropriate Behaviour”

SUPER SURFERS

Look out for your parade dates via QParents/Events & the following Schedule:

5H Has Been Busy

The first half of Term 4 has been a busy one in 5H.

I wanted to say a big thank you to Kym, one of our parent helpers, for all her help and amazing support in our classroom this year. Kym has come twice a week every term to help support students in literacy groups. We definitely couldn’t do it without you. We appreciate your support and patience.

In English, students have been busy diving into the world of Poetry. Students had to analyse the poem Mother Earth and write an analyse about the poetic devices throughout and their preference of the poem.

In Science; we have been revising key concepts from throughout the year including all things adaptations, the solar system and states of matter. Last week students had fun creating some slime and looking at its properties. It was messy but so fun.

Week 4 was a week full of Art. Students participated in an art workshop where students used many modes of art including painting, collage and drawing to create their own phones. These wonderful art pieces can be seen hanging in our classroom along with other art pieces from students.

As we enter the second half of Term 4; our schedule becomes busier and busier with

• Surf Skills
• Christmas concert
• leadership
• and end of year events.

Students will also be moving into their senior year of schooling. We have had many discussions around being a leader of the school and coming to school with a positive and polite attitude.

Have a Wonderful Term 4!

Coaches of the future! Sparks Program

Sparks in Semester Two continued with many wonderful activities. One of the options students had was The Sports Coach. The group learnt about 3 different sports (tennis, netball and football) - the history, rules and equipment. After this they learnt some skills in the sport they could use to coach younger students.

In weeks 1-3 this term they coached Year Two students and did a fantastic job in engaging and encouraging them each session. 

Congratulations to all Sports Coach students who will receive a certificate in an upcoming parade. What will ignite your 'Spark' next year?

SPORTS NEWS

Students doing well in all Sports

Sophie WENT TO STATES!!!

Sophie 5H, qualified to compete in the State Track & Field Event representing the Sunshine Coast Region on Wednesday 10 October 2023.

What amazing results. She came 8^th overall and even beat her personal best.

She threw 23m52cm.  WOW!!!

Well done Sophie, you are always a superstar!

2023 Yr05 & 06 Surf Education Timetable

This program has begun.  Reminders of class times & days have been added to QParents/Events to assist families.

Please ensure your student is prepared with their swim gear on their day.

NB: The school does provide sunscreen to the students.

2023 PREP – Yr02 Surf Life Saving Program

Online consent has been closed & Timetable added to the QParents/Events.

STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME

As in 2023, our Student Resource Scheme and Booklist  have been combined to facilitate families with not having to rush around & purchase all school items for their students.  We will be continuing this system as agreed & approved by the Currimundi State School P&C Association.

All QParents families, current & future families will have the online updated version to complete & submit.  Families not on QParents will have a hardcopy sent via your student’s classroom to complete and return to the office by Thursday 23 November 2023. 

For those families who have GRANTED consent via the Participation Agreement form, invoices will be generated shortly after.

For payment plans, please contact the office via admin@currimundiss.eq.edu.au. All payment amounts will be accepted on a payment plan.

Regards
Stacey Hyder
Business Manager

QParents and Payments

Our preferred method of payment is online via the secure BPoint Portal. All other payments will need to be made via Eftpos. If you are registered with QParents you can access your school generated invoices and pay via BPpoint at any time. Watch this video for an overview of the payments screen and making online payments in QParents.

At our school, many parents/carers have registered for the QParents program.  Here are just some things that you can access at your own convenience.

• update your contacts/addresses
• enter absences for your child, current, future, early pick ups, early departures & update unexplained
• access Report Cards past & present
• check your finance & make full & part payments
• notify you of any upcoming events & excursion/incursions

Once you receive the invitation code, you can follow through to register via the link below.  It is suggested to register via the website using google chrome as the engine.

Contact the office via our office group email admin@ss.eq.edu.au or telephone 07 5436 6888 for your family’s reference numbers, assistance with 1^st time registration, payments etc.  We are here to help.

DATES TO REMEMBER

2024 School Calendar is now Available for you to organize your coming year.
NB: you can add your future absences via QParents.

Now for all of our exciting events coming up.
These events can also be found on QParents/Events to assist families with reminders.

Please click here for the full calendar

RESOURCE CENTRE NEWS | MR DARREN FULCHER & MRS MAREE FRENCH

END OF TERM INFORMATION

Prep - Year 06

With the end of the school year approaching quickly, please note that all borrowing will cease at the end of Week 6, due to proposed reroofing of resource centre.

All library books and home readers are due back Friday 24^ November.

End of School Year Book Return Competition - Prep-Year 06

1 lucky student will win a Family Pass to Sea Life Sunshine Coast!!!

All student’s that return all their library books and home readers by Friday 24 November will go into the draw to win a Family Pass to Sea Life Sunshine Coast. Winner will be announced in week 9.

Book Club Issue 8

Our School participates in Scholastic Book Club. There are 8 issues per year (2 per term).

Issue 8 will be sent home this week!

You’ll find award-winning books and bestsellers, as well as old and new favourites. I recommend them because the books span a wide range of children’s reading levels and interests and because they are inexpensive; some books cost as little as $3.00.

The Book Club LOOP platform for parents/carers allows you to pay by credit card. Your child’s order is submitted directly to school safe and sound and the books will be delivered to class.

You can place your child’s order at scholastic.com.au/LOOP or using the LOOP app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.

Every book sold through Book Club earns free books and resources for our library for our staff and students to enjoy!

The school no longer accepts payments using cash. | Online Orders Only. No Cash Orders
Due by Friday 17 November 2023
Link to Book Club  

Link to Book Club Brochure

Book Fair-Hats off to Reading

WOW! What fantastic support we had for our Term 4 Book Fair.

Thank you

Digital Library – Education Queensland-Sora App

All Currimundi State School students access to a digital library which contains over 75,000 eBooks and audiobooks.

The e-library can be accessed by visiting the Sora website, or downloading the free Sora app on a mobile device, then searching for the school 'Education Queensland' and logging in using their MIS ID.

Happy reading!

Library Information

Do you have any questions regarding the library? 

You might find the answers in our Library User Guide.

Click on the link below.

Happy reading!

Mr Darren Fulcher – Library Coordinator
Mrs Maree French - Library Teacher Aide

PAYMENT DUE DATES

P&C NEWS Including Fundraising, Tuckshop & Uniform Updates

P&C NEWS

TRIVIA WRAP UP

Since our last newsletter we celebrated our long-awaited trivia night! This was the first one for Currimundi in many many years and we are delighted to say it was a raging success. 

We had about 160 parents/carers and Curra staff attend a very fun-filled evening.

In total, the event made a whopping $6,718.00 which is an absolutely incredible result and beyond our expectations.

We want to thank all of those who came along and got involved. We were amazed at the legendary costumes and table decorations and the extent to which everyone got into the games (rock, paper, scissors anyone?!).

But these things don’t just happen, so need to give a huge thanks to the people who made it happen. 

Our organisers, Lisa, Kylie and Emma for their tireless efforts to prepare the evening and give us all an amazing evening out.

Our superstar volunteers who helped set up, cleaned up, worked the bar, helped with raffles, scoring and much more.

Our amazing sponsors: Bendigo Bank, Just Sing Out Music Academy, RFH Stone & Tiling Artisans, Allwalls Brick & Blocklaying, Splish Splash Mobile Swim School, Host Safety Training & Member for Kawana, Jarrod Bleije.

And finally, a really big thank is to all the amazing businesses who gave us the most incredible trivia prizes as well.  We honestly appreciate you all!!

Thanks to everyone for your support and we will let you all know when we have the energy for a repeat! 

P.S. Don’t forget if you’d like to get involved in planning, organising or running events like these, we have a fundraising team and we would love to talk to you!

Currimundi Umbrellas

Pre order our incredible Currimundi State School Umbrellas!!
How awesome will it be to see our Currimundi community using these out and about!

The umbrella price is $23.00.
However, if you buy 2 or more, they are $20.00 each. 

We also offer optional labelling for $2.50 per umbrella.
The label is a Dymo label and we will use their family name. 

Orders via Munchmonitor, limited stock available so people should get in quick.
Once umbrellas arrive we will have them ready to collect via uniform shop.  

P&C Membership

If you can’t make it to our meetings but want to be involved,

Scan the QR code for quick access to a P&C Membership Application | Get involved1

OR

Visit our online membership form or email us at pandc@ss.eq.edu.au

To stay up to date with everything the P&C is currently involved in and upcoming events please follow the

 P&C association Facebook page.

P&C Fundraising Update | Exciting Times for our Curra Community 

50:50 CASH RAFFLE

It’s that time of year & you need to be in it to win it.
SCAN the QR code to get your tickets.
The proceeds will be split between the 1^st prize winner and the Currimundi State School P&C.
Minimun 1^st prize value is $1000 up to a maximum of $25,000. The more tickets we sell, the bigger the prize.
Tickets start at $5.00 for 1 ticket to $100 for 35 tickets.

Thank you Curra community for always coming out to support our P&C! We appreciate it! 

Cheers
Bec 

VOLUNTEERS | WE NEED YOU!

We really need Volunteers to help us at our Wave Break Tuckshop. If you have anytime available, please get in contact.

No experience necessary. Weekly, Fortnightly and one time shifts available.

Please scan the QR code, email is at currimundi.ss.tuckshop@gmail.com

It’s a really fun environment to be in, meet new people and share in your school community

WAVE BREAK TUCKSHOP | FOOD NEWS

REMINDER | Tuckshop FOOD ORDERS CLOSED
Thursday 07 & Friday 08 December 2023

Tuckshop Day | Friday 03 November 2023

It’s Tuckshop Day and we wish to thank all our volunteers. We require 20 hours of Volunteer Hours every week, and our Wonderful Tuckshop Legends fill this. Without them our menu would be extremely limited.

The 7 people here have given outstanding long-term commitment. To them, we say an extra big thank you.  

Thank you to our P&C, this group of volunteers oversee our Tuckshop/Uniform shop.

Without them, there is no us.

To my team....Alice, thank you for everything, you always go above and beyond and nod at my brainstorms.

Keirra, you've taken on the pace of Tuckshop like a true legend.

Bec thank you for everything, we truly appreciate you.

To all the parents/carers, thank you for your ongoing support 

Kate ❤️

Food orders are ONLINE ONLY using Munchmonitor.

We have streamlined the Wavebreak Tuckshop menu to make it manageable on the days we don't have enough people power. 

We have a wide range of options for our Curra kids to choose from! 

Follow the Currimundi State School P&C Facebook page to find out how you can help. 

Tatter Tuesday's is getting very popular, Hot delicious oven cooked Potato Gems $3.50!!

Our Wave Break Burger is back!  A delicious Angel Bay Beef Patty with carrot, tomato, cheese, lettuce and tomato sauce available Monday - Thursdays.  So do yourself a flavour, order one soon!!

Here is some easy to follow tips for registering for Munch Monitor

WAVE BREAK UNIFORM NEWS

Uniform Shop Hours will now be back to normal - Monday and Wednesday afternoon 2:00pm – 3:00pm.  Online orders will be dropped into teacher’s pigeon holes during these times.

Uniform Appointments Click on the QR Code & follow the prompts

If you have any questions at all we are more than happy to meet for a chat simply email currimundi.ss.tuckshop@gmail.com or phone 07 5436 6828.

Big smiles,

Kate, Alice & Kierra

YMCA OSHC NEWS

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YMCA mission - To provide opportunities for children to grow in body, mind and spirit- underpinned by our values Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.

REMINDERS

• OFFICE HOURS 6:00 – 9:30am & 2:00 – 6:00pm.
• The phone is not available between these hours.
• You are welcome to leave a message or send an email in between these hours.
• Please be mindful that we are with the children for most of the sessions. Thank you.
• Just a reminder all children’s enrolment needs to be updated before attending our service this term.

Sandra Parker | OSHC Coordinator
M 0436 618 872
E acm@ymcabrisbane.org
W http//www.ymcachildcare.org.au/oshc

DENTAL VAN Has LEFT our School

The closest facilities outside of School Dental Vans is the Dental Service on Caloundra State Schools site.

You may google Caloundra School Dental Service to book an appointment which will give you the closest location for you to attend.

You can book an appointment online. This is a service via the link below. See the image below when you click on the Caloundra School Dental Service link above.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Christmas Street Party | Caloundra | 01 December 2023

2023 PIPPIES NIPPERS | Register via QR Code

Recruiting AIR FORCE Cadets

223 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets are recruiting NOW for 2024 Cadet intake.

If you’re turning 13yrs to 16yrs in 2024, you’re invited to join us, to see if the Australian Air Force Cadets is for you.

If you’re interested in joining the Team, please register your “expression of interest” on the following link:

223 Squadron - Caloundra | Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC)

Air Force Cadets are a youth development organisation aimed at developing:

• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Field knowledge
• Aviation
• Drill & Ceremonial
• Plus so much more

223 Squadron operates from the aviation precinct in Caloundra… with purpose-built facilities at 21 Pathfinder Drive, Caloundra.  Parade Nights are held every Monday (during school terms), from 6pm to 9pm.

If you have any queries, reach out via email on:
223SQN@airforcecadets.gov.au

2023/2024 SOFTBALL Sign ON

M 0422 204 661
W www.revolutionise.com.au/suncoastsoftball