23 February 2024

ACTING PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE | Mr Scott Thompson

Hello Currimundi Community,

The term is disappearing before our eyes, moving way too quickly. Can I thank you all for your co-operation so far this term, with all the wet weather we have had and the safety you have shown around our car parks. In speaking of safety, can I ask that you have a discussion with your child around road safety and etiquette on the footpaths.

This past week I have had a number of reports from parents/carers and concerned community members of near misses of our Curra kids. Reports of children on E scooters riding in between and behind buses, children not waiting for the lights to change properly and just riding their bikes straight across the road. I know it’s a very busy place and traffic flow and parking are not ideal; however, I would very much appreciate you having a safety talk with your child and just a gentle reminder on how to travel safely on our roads.

CROSS COUNTRY

Our school Cross Country is approaching fast and I’m happy to announce that this year our Prep – Yr 02 students will be competing for the first time.  How this will look is being decided now, however you can rest assured that they will be participating on Tuesday 12 March 2024. Stay tuned for more information.

AMAZING WORK

I had the pleasure of meeting Kai from 2Z this morning, he showed me his procedure writing he had done at home all by himself. It was absolutely amazing, because I love a good hot dog.  I now have his Hot Dog Procedure pinned to my wall.

Yesterday our leadership team were lucky enough to visit Year 01, 02 and 05 to discuss with some children their goals and work they were doing. We were blown away by how confident our Curra kids were in talking about their work, what was expected of them, their goals and the feedback their teachers had given them on their next steps. Our school is really humming at the moment. Our teachers have set high standards and our kids are flying.

Our Year 06 students had their Stanley Rivers Leadership Day on Wednesday 21 February 2024 and had an absolute ball. By all accounts it was a brilliant day. I would like to congratulate our Year 06 cohort on their team work, conduct and attitude. Speaking with the Stanley River Team afterwards, they were really happy to pass on that our 06’s were one of the best groups they have worked with for a very long time. Keep up the great work Year 06.

CURRA ATHLETES

A huge shout out to Carolina – 6C, Kenzie – 6C and Thea – 5H who are all off to the Coastal District Swim Trials this Friday 23 Feb 2024. We wish you all the best girls, swim your hearts out and do the best you can.

SPARKS

Our SPARKS Program will kick off this coming Tuesday 27 February 2024. It is unique to our school and gives our Year 04 - 06 students an opportunity to try activities they otherwise would not get an opportunity to do. Can I encourage you to get in there give it a go, and have some fun even though it may not be your first choice activity.

UNIFORM

Uniform is a major focus for the school this term. At Currimundi we have a Dress Code that details uniform information. Most students are following the uniform code. Some items that have needed to be addressed in the first 5 weeks are related to:

• Earrings: should be plain small sleeper or plain stud (not pictures or designs) 
• Necklaces/chains: Should not be worn
• Socks: White ankle length socks without logos and colours (no clack socks)

Please see the CURRENT DRESS CODE for clarification of expectations. 

MOBILE PHONES AND SMARTWATCHES

This year Education Queensland released the 2024 Strategy, “Away for the Day”.

“Queensland state schools are committed to reducing the distraction of mobile devices to provide optimal learning environments for all students.

For the purpose of this procedure, mobile devices include mobile phones, wearables such as smartwatches, handheld devices and other emerging technologies which have the ability to connect to telecommunication networks or the internet.

All state school students must keep mobile phones switched off and ‘away for the day’ during school hours. Wearable devices, such as smartwatches, must have notifications switched off so that phone calls, messages and other notifications cannot be sent or received during school hours.”

The Currimundi Code of Conduct is currently being reviewed to reflect this change. Until this is fully reviewed, we ask that students’ hand in all SMART WATCHES to the Teacher Aide Room in the Administration Building, when they arrive in the morning, then pick them up at the end of the day. The same procedure as currently used for mobile phones.

An email was sent to all families in regards to the 2024 CODE OF CONDUCT REVIEW  Feel free to have your say by completing the Review.

Have a great weekend

Thanks for your supporting our friendly little school by the beach.

Cheers

Regards,
Scott Thompson
A/Principal

Deputy Principal | Prep – Yr 02 | Mrs Tina Houtsma

We're halfway through the term, and I just have to share how awesome the start of this year has been! The buzz around school is just amazing; our kids have jumped into the year full of energy and a real excitement for learning. It's so great to see them all in their school uniforms, showing off that team spirit and making us all proud.

And let's not forget our fantastic teachers and staff! They're doing such a great job connecting with the kids and helping them find their way. It's all about making school a positive place where everyone can thrive, and they're totally nailing it. Here's to keeping up this amazing vibe for the rest of the year!

Learning Highlight

Class 1C took centre stage at the parade with their rendition of the "Months of the Year" song, delighting everyone by spotlighting significant occasions in various months such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, and the birthdays of Mrs Saxvik and Mrs Cowley 😊

Preps in the News

Out Prep students had big smiles for the Sunshine Coast Daily photographer who visited our school recently to take class photos for their annual ‘My First Year’ publication.

A pictorial memento of Sunshine Coast Prep students, including our Currimundi Prep Classes was published in the Sunshine Coast Daily online on Friday 15 February and a print edition will be out in the Sunshine Coast Daily on Thursday 28 March.

Easter Hat Parade

Prep, Year 01 and Year 02 students have begun to practice their Easter dances are eager to perform them on Thursday 28 March in front of an audience.

Time to get out your hot glue guns and creative ideas for our annual Prep to Year 02 Easter Hat Parade 

Before School Routine

The school office opens its doors at 8:15 am, and for safety reasons, it is advised that students should not arrive prior to this time. Upon their arrival, students are required to wait in specific areas designated for each year group. Then, at 8:35 am, the playing of music serves as a cue for students to proceed to their classroom pickup area.

Every Day Counts Fact Sheet Info
Every Day Counts in Fact Sheet PREP
Every Day Counts – Regular School Attendance Fact Sheet
Every Day Counts - Anxiety about going to school Fact Sheet

Kind Regard

Bettina Houtsma
Deputy Principal

Deputy Principal | Yr 03-06 | Mrs Amanda Brewer

RIDE TO SCHOOL DAY | Friday 22 March 2024

Join in the fun on National Ride2School Day by encouraging your students to ride, walk, skate or scoot to school.

National Ride2School Day is the perfect opportunity for students and school communities across Australia to embrace a healthier start and to try riding and walking to school for themselves. Let’s get out and be active!!

Each year we love to encourage students to make their way to school in an active way on this day. We gather data from those who participate. All methods of coming to school should be safe and involve helmets and appropriate safety gear. Why not join your child for some active fun!

Should your child scoot or skate, please take these items home with you after arrival and ensure that bikes have a lock when placed in the bike rack.

We are currently running a colouring in competition for Prep – Year 02 and Year 03 - 06 which involves colouring the promotion poster. The poster is attached and students can also get a copy from their teacher if they are interested.

YEAR 03 – 06 NEWS

The last two weeks have been super busy in the Year 03 - 06 Sector.

Yr 04 – 06 SPARKS Program| Starting Tuesday 27 February 2024.

Sparks starts next week and groups are currently being finalised.  Let the engaging fun begin for students on Tuesday afternoon at 1:45pm. Watch out for updates on our schools FACEBOOK page!

Year 03 – 06 | LIBRARY OPEN AND ACCELERATED READER LAUNCHES!

This week saw the re-opening of the Library, which is looking fabulous and fresh. Students are enjoying visiting at lunchtimes and borrowing books again.

Accelerated Reader was launched on Parade this week, Monday 19 February 2024, much to the excitement of the students! This year’s theme is AROUND THE WORLD and has begun with a competition and prizes up for grabs!

CROSS COUNTRY Year 03 – 06 | Week 8 - Tuesday 12 March 2024

Cross Country is being held, weather permitting, on Tuesday 12 March in the first session of the day, finishing at approximately 11am.

Your child is welcome to wear their house-coloured shirt for this event.

The P&C are organising a food stall for the event. Look out for more information on pre-ordering food.

All parents/carers are welcome to attend this event and can also purchase food at the event for their child.

NAPLAN YEAR 03 & 05

NAPLAN officially runs between Wednesday 13 to Friday 22 March. The timetable caters for tests being on separate days to avoid stress and fatigue. Should your child be away, there are makeup test times across the week.

To prepare them, the Year 03 and 05 students are provided practice tests next week, to allow them to engage with the delivery method and platform.

Year 03 engage with iPads and Year 05 with Laptops.

Please remind your child that NAPLAN is about having a go and doing their best, and that everyone’s best looks different.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.

YEAR 03

Our 2023 Year 02 students are settling in well to their new classes for 2024 and we are all getting to know each other. We are excited to announce that the Year 03 students will be holding a REPTILE ADVENTURES Incursion on Tuesday 26 March 2024, this term.

This hands-on experience aligns with the Year 03 Science unit on living things and lifecycles. All details are on QParents and payments are due Monday 18 March 2024.

YEAR 04

Classrooms are looking engaging and spectacular with Mission SOS (SAVE OUR SEAS) well underway.

Later this Term, we will be visited by the Sunshine Coast Council Coastal Discovery Van - Thursday 28 March. They run a free hands-on program called Ready, Steady, Recycle. Students are always engaged with this program that compliments their classroom learning perfectly.

Last week Year 04 celebrated Valentine’s Day with a dress up day of fun.

YEAR 05

We have had a busy start of the year. On Friday 16 February morning the Year 05 students attended Year 06 Investiture. This formal ceremony involved students receiving badges and celebrating all of our Year 06 students as school leaders.

The event causes a lot of chat within Year 05, as they discuss whether or not they wish to apply for a leadership position later in the year.

The first opportunity has been offered this week with Tuckshop Helper applications. Interested students completed these and will return them by this Friday 23 February.

In Term 2 we will open up Aspirant Leader applications. This program allows students to experience working in 2 Portfolio areas across the remainder of the year and gives them a taste of Leadership in preparation for Year 06. More information will be provided next Term.

YEAR 06

Year 06 has had a busy start to the year. The formal investiture ceremony last Friday 16 February involved students receiving badges and celebrating all of our Year 06 students as school leaders. The cake, of course, was a highlight!

Yesterday, Wednesday 21 February 2024, the students participated in many leadership activities for the entire day. The activities encourage team work, solving problems and provide leadership opportunities. The Stanley River Environment Centre presenters were impressed with the student’s engagement in this space and the teachers commented that they saw some of the best leadership skills they ever had! Next Wednesday 28 February afternoon at 1:55pm we have local State High Schools visiting our students to discuss opportunities for enrolment for 2025.

Parents/Carers are welcome to attend this session also. Please see the email sent home last week for further information regarding the High School Transition process for 2024.

Regards

Amanda Brewer
Deputy Principal

CURRICULUM NEWS | MRS JODIE FINDLAY

As children progress through their school years, it is very important that checks are made along the way to see how well they are learning the essential skills of reading, writing and mathematics – skills that will set them upon the path to success as adults.

NAPLAN is a point-in-time assessment that allows parents/carers to see how their child is progressing in literacy and numeracy against the national standard and compared with their peers throughout Australia. At the classroom level, NAPLAN provides additional information to support teachers’ professional judgement about student progress. For more information, see the NAP website.

The NAPLAN test window is 9 days:

Wednesday 13 March 2024 to Monday 25 March 2024

In preparation for NAPLAN, Year 03 & Year 05 students will be completing an omnibus (mixed) test to familiarise students/teachers with the test environment and to identify any problems that may be encountered.

To explore what the online test platform will look like for students and the nature of questions, you can visit the Public Demonstration website.  This site provides example tests across each test area.

What’s new in the demonstration tests?

There is now a narrative task and a persuasive task for students to practise. Only one of these tasks will be tested in NAPLAN 2024, and this will be revealed on the day of the assessment.

Students will now start the conventions of language test with the spelling items and finish with the grammar and punctuation items. 

Privacy

Policies and procedures are in place to ensure personal information is protected in the online environment.

Read more about Privacy and Personal Information collected for NAPLAN

Kind Regards
Jodie Findlay

Rule Focus

These are the Areas where students are encouraged to concentrate on for the week.  All our Rule Focus’s are important.

These are also added to QParents/Event, for the first day & the last day.  These focuses are for a 2 week period.

These are the Rule Focus’s for Term 1, 2024

SUPER SURFERS

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

2024 Fathering Project Events

The Fathering Project is an evidence-based organisation that aims to promote positive fathering behaviours and fathers’ engagement with their children.

The Fathering Project aims to inspire and equip fathers and father figures and help involve Dads and their kids through some hassle-free activities and events throughout the year.

Furthermore, the Fathering Project Website has a variety of resources that are available for you to access at any time.

Topics include;

• technology advice
• managing your kid’s big emotions
• cooking with your kids
• and fathers’ health and wellbeing.

For the up & coming events, please use click on the link Fathering Project Events to register.

Regards,
Ben Brown, Prep – Yr02 Physical Education Teacher

MUSIC NEWS

Exciting news this week, the 15 new ukuleles have arrived. 

A massive ‘shout out’ and thank you to our school P&C Team for funding these for our school music program.

Much appreciated! 
This means now we have a class set.
Lessons for Yr 05 and 06 will begin next term. 😊 

2024 FIT CLUB – Running to our best Curra Pace

What a bunch of fit CURRA kids!

Fit Club has started and students in Yr04 - 06 are working on their fitness for the cross country.

Special thanks to Mr Thompson and Mr Crooke for their help with running the training.

I wonder how many Fit Club kids will make the podium at the cross country this year?

SPORTS NEWS

Curra Kids succeeding in Sports

Congratulations to

Surf Life Saving

Year 03 & 04 Surf Life Saving program has commenced.  Please see timetable for class dates & times.

Surfing Excellence & Development

Groups have commenced.  If your student has not participated in the program and would like to, please complete the expression of interest located via our Website Surfing Excellence Expression of Interest

Coastal District School Sport Trials

Coastal District School Sport Trials are ongoing.  Mr Chamberlain or Mr Brown can be contacted if any of your students are interested in trialling for these events.

Students can only be nominated by the school to attend Coastal District Trials.

Click on the link Sunshine Coast School Sport 10 -12years for upcoming sports & information.

Click here for the CALENDAR of EVENTS  Scroll down the page for the Schedule of events & district trial notices.

Alternatively, email admin@currimundiss.eq.edu.au with SUBJECT matter “Coastal Districts” & the appropriate staff member will get back to you.

STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME/BOOKLIST

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.  This system was 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 would have received a hardcopy last year.

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

The SRS fee MUST be paid in full by
23 February 2024.

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.

RESOURCE CENTRE NEWS | MR DARREN FULCHER & MRS MAREE FRENCH

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

Please see all documents for full information in preparation for the AGM.

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.

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 Fundraising News | We Thank you!

We’ve had a cracking start to 2024 with a generous outpouring of goods for our “Fill The Pantry” fundraiser! 

Thank you to all who have helped. 

Cross Country “Red Food Day”

The P&C will be hosting a “Red Food Day” and BBQ alongside Cross Country , Tuesday 12 March 2024.

There will be pre order “Powerade/Gatorade” as these will require parental permission for purchase.

Vouchers are also available so that senior students, Yr04-06, can spend at the stall.

These vouchers are available on Munch Monitor.

Parents/Carers are very welcome to bring cash or card along on the day to purchase items from the stall for themselves or their children. 

Some of the items available on the day are:

• lolly bags
• sausages
• drinks

Keep a look out for more information closer to the day!

Democracy Sausage! 

We will be hosting a BBQ and Bake Sale outside the school hall at the upcoming local elections on Saturday 16 March 2024.

We are looking for bakers and volunteer sausage cookers so please keep a look out for more information in regards to that in the next couple of weeks.

Want to help put the FUN in FUNdraising?

Our AGM is coming up very soon and we are looking for new and returning people to join our fundraising team.

If you think this could spark joy for you and you have the time/passion/energy/ to help out then please come along or reach out to  fundraising@currimundiss.eq.edu.au 

We look forward to your continued support in 2024!

Cheers
Bec
P&C Fundraising Officer 

VOLUNTEERS | WE NEED YOU!

Come into our air conditioned friendly atmosphere and give us a hand getting the Curra kids fed.  It's super easy, with no training required.

There are morning shifts from 8:45 to 1:15am.

• food prep
• pack food into class boxes
• serve ice blocks, etc, from the window at 1st break.

There's a label shift anytime from 8:15am Monday - Thursday only half hour.  Fridays 1 hour.

• Stick the labels onto our brown Tuckshop bags.  

Even just 1 shift a term is a great help!

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

WAVE BREAK TUCKSHOP | FOOD NEWS

Food orders are ONLINE ONLY using Munchmonitor.

It’s been a wonderful start to the year and we are enjoying seeing some new faces, helping out in Tuckshop!

It's great seeing all of your orders coming in for your kid's lunches. 
We have added a few new items to the menu including

• a Bento Box which includes yummy fresh salad, an egg and 4 Dinosaur Nuggets.

• For something a bit smaller we are also offering a Vege Snack Pack.

Our Wave Break Staff - 

Lovely Kate has decided to stay on casually and do every Tuesday - Which will be great to still have her around! 
Alice will continue every Wednesday and Friday.
Keirra will step up to do Monday, Thursday and Fridays.

Volunteers – Come join the Fun!

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. 

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.

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 & Keirra

YMCA OSHC NEWS

Though the weather this month has been quite unforgiving with wet weather events keeping us inside, that has not stopped us from burning all the afternoons’ energy off with plenty of games of basketball, dodgeball, kick tennis and noodle tag to name some favourites.

The girls have finally set foot back into the spotlight, dancing and singing to their favourite Taylor Swift songs as Taylor tours Australia.

As you go into the quiet room, you might notice we have been a little busy creating all new artworks to take home to our families.

We have been experimenting with paints, sensory sand, clay and multi-modal forms of artwork to create shapes and images.

Overall it has been a fantastic month with our little friends and we can’t wait to see what’s coming in March!

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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

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 www.healthdirect.gov.au  See the image below when you click on the Caloundra School Dental Service link above.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Pippies | Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Inclusive Nippers Program

Click on the link below for the Pippies Nippers Poster