22 March 2024

ACTING PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE | Mr Scott Thompson

Hello Currimundi Community,

Well, that’s the term almost done and sadly also my time at Currimundi for the time being.

It’s been a really busy couple of weeks with Cross Country, NAPLAN, Parent Teacher Interviews and assessments. All of which have been run brilliantly.

Cross Country

For our first whole school Cross Country it was a total success. Battling the weather gods our P.E. Team timed it to perfection, except for our poor year one boys who copped a bit of a squall, which just added to the enjoyment for them I’m sure.

If you didn’t get a sausage then you really missed out, our P&C did an amazing job running the sausages sizzle.

On the whole it was a great day congratulations to Rungi who won the Senior Cross Country and Yeranda who won the Juniors.

It was really pleasing to hear students who attend Wednesday’s Fit Club really improved on their placings from last year. It just goes to show that hard work pays off.

Thanks to all the staff for your hard work in the lead up and on the day. Let’s make it bigger and better next year.

Parent/Carer Teacher Interviews

This is a great opportunity to check in with your child’s teacher around how they are progressing so far this term. We very much value working with our families, to help your child be as successful as they can be we need a team approach.  Ensuring we are on the same page and communicating is essential.

Please respect the 15 min time slot as we have many parents/carers wanting to chat with teachers.

Thank you

I would love to thank our Curra community for making me feel so welcome. I have absolutely loved my time with you. You have an incredible school focussed on putting our kids first. From the moment I walked through the gates there was an amazing feeling in the place. The kids are friendly and polite, staff is professional and amazing caring about each child, our P&C is hardworking and committed. In all it makes for an amazing school culture. This little school by the beach goes more than alright. I’ll be sad to be leaving and have loved my time here. Thank you.

Holidays

With holidays coming up please stay safe on our roads, look after yourselves, relax, unwind and enjoy time with our lovely children.

Can I ask all parents/carers to just monitor our school over the school holidays and report to School Watch on 13 17 88 if you see anything suspicious.

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

Deputy Principal | Prep – Yr 02 | Mrs Tina Houtsma

It is hard to believe that Term 1 is almost over. As we head towards the end of Term 1 our students have been busy completing assessment tasks to show this term’s learning and working towards their individual learning goals to achieve success.

 Teachers have also been busy marking, planning and moderating students work. The last day of the school term is Thursday 28 March. Term 2 commences Monday 15 April 2024.

Preps in the News

Keep an eye out for the pictorial memento of Sunshine Coast Prep students, including our Currimundi Prep Classes in the Sunshine Coast Daily on Thursday 28 March.

Prep to Yr02 Easter Hat Parade

How are your Easter hats coming along?

Prep, Year 01 and Year 02 students have begun to practice their Easter dances and are eager to perform them on Thursday 28 March during our Easter Hat Parade. This is always a popular event for our junior school and is often a packed-out hall with standing room only left. 

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.

Playground Rules

Just a reminder that all school rules still apply before and after school when on school grounds.

Prep 2025

Starting school is an exciting time for students and parents/carers. The first step is to determine when your child can commence. Use the online calculator to see when your child can start Prep.

Simply select your child's month and year of birth.

If you have a child starting Prep in 2025, please notify the office as we are now taking enrolments.

Pre-Prep Transition Program

We have a busy term ahead with a few opportunities for Pre-Preps to come along and join in some of our activities.

Commencing next term, I will be conducting regular school tours for families wanting to enrol or wanting to know more about what our friendly little school by the beach can offer their child. I am looking forward to meeting all prospective parents/carers. Bookings are now open.

Have a safe and Happy Easter break.

Kind Regards

Deputy Principal | Yr 03-06 | Mrs Amanda Brewer

As we end the Term, we look back and cannot believe how much we have achieved in such a short time. Have a safe and dry Easter with your families.

NATIONAL RIDE TO SCHOOL DAY FRIDAY 22 March 2024

National Ride2School Day is Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel and one of the best days on the school calendar. It is a day full of fun and colour where students, teachers and parents/carers discover the joy of riding and kick-start healthy habits for the future.

Despite the inclement weather we had 79 students ride to school, two skate to school, 21 scooter to school and 173 park further from the school than usual and walk.

Spirits were high and the school community enjoyed the change to routine for some.

We held a colouring in Competition promotion for the day and the winners are published below. They will receive their prize at the Whole School Parade on Monday 25 March 2024 at 1:50pm in the School Hall.

BIKE ON – BIKE SAFETY LESSONS – Years 03, 04 & 05

This year we were fortunate to win a TMR grant allowing Years 03, 04 & 05 to participate in Bike Safety Lessons endorsed by Bicycle Queensland presented by BIKE ON. Bicycle Queensland have comprehensive resources and videos at PARENT INFO that you can access to assist you with bike safety topics relevant to your children.

About the Program

The program consists of a 1½ hour practical cycle skills and road safety education session run by BikeOn’s experienced and skilled instructors.  A skills course will be set up on the school grounds for the day and it will include traffic signs (Stop, Give-Way).  Each session will have a game led approach (appropriate for the age of the students) to engage the students while teaching them how to become aware of the traffic around them.

The program will be held during class time and conducted on school grounds in a traffic free

environment.  Where possible students are encouraged to bring along their own bikes and helmets.

This session is not suitable for children who have never learnt to ride a bicycle and who need one-on one coaching and instruction.

Look out for Consents via QParents, Webforms & some via the classroom in hardcopy regarding this as the sessions are in Term 2!

Year 05 and 06 STUDENT TUCKSHOP ASSISTANTS

This program will begin in Term 2 after training has been undertaken by the applicants.  All students must be 10 years or older to participate.  If your Year 05 or 06 child applied, please check correspondence coming out next week regarding parental consent.

Regards,

CURRICULUM NEWS | MRS JODIE FINDLAY

NAPLAN 2024 

Thank you to our dedicated Year 3 and 5 teachers and our hardworking Year 3 and 5 students, NAPLAN ONLINE 2024 was a success. Students were focussed on producing their best efforts and very respectful of the test conditions required for us in the administration of these tests. We are so very proud and appreciative of the way in which the students went about completing the tests to the best of their ability and they should be congratulated. The data and information we gain from NAPLAN drives ongoing improvement at school, state and national levels. 

This week we have been conducting the Conventions of Language and Numeracy tests. We have also provided catch up tests for students that may have missed some or all of the NAPLAN tests last week.

How is my child’s performance reported? 

From 2023, NAPLAN results are reported against proficiency standards. There is a standard for each assessment area at each year level. Proficiency standards provide clear information on student achievement. They are set at a challenging but reasonable level expected for the child at the time of NAPLAN testing, based mainly on what has been taught in previous years of schooling.  
Student achievement is shown against 4 levels of proficiency:  

Exceeding, Strong, Developing and Needs additional support. 

A NAPLAN individual student report will be provided by your child’s school later in the year. If you do not receive a report, you should contact your child’s school. 

How are NAPLAN results used? 

• Students and parents/carers use individual results to discuss progress with teachers.  
• Teachers use results to help identify students who need greater challenges or extra support. 
• Schools use results to identify strengths and areas of need to improve teaching programs, and to set goals in literacy and numeracy. 
• School systems use results to review the effectiveness of programs and support offered to schools. 
• The community can see information about the performance of schools over time at  myschool.edu.au 

Kind Regards
Jodie Findlay

SPARKS

THE SPORTS COACH

Future coaches?

As part of our fantastic Sparks Program, students in Yr04 - 06 have been learning about the history, rules and skills of 3 sports. They are

• Football (Soccer)
• Netball
• Tennis.

In weeks 8, 9 and 10 they become coaches of 2H, 2B and 2Z. Here are some photos of their first coaching session.

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PREP BLUE | Maracas, OLE!!!

Prep Blue has been enjoying learning to play the maracas in their Music Lessons.
OLE!!!

Rule Focus

These are the Areas where students are encouraged to concentrate on for the week.  All our Rule Focuses 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 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.

SPORTS NEWS

CROSS COUNTRY

Prep – Yr02

We are excited to announce the success of our first ever Prep to Year 02 Cross Country Event! The day was filled with cheers and an incredible display of house spirit and teamwork.  

Our young athletes showed determination and resilience as they navigated the course, with each and every student giving their best effort.

It was a sight to behold as the Prep to Yr02 runners made their way around the track, supported by their teammates and cheered on by their peers and the Curra Community.

The event was not just about competition, but also about building a sense of community for our students. It was heart-warming to see the older students supporting the younger ones, offering encouragement and guidance throughout the race. 

We are already looking forward to next year's cross-country event, where we hope to see even more enthusiasm, teamwork, and sportsmanship on display.

A huge thank you to the P&C who provided our little ones with a well-earned sausage and/or treat after their race!!  

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Year 03 to 06

Cross Country was held on Tuesday in ideal running conditions. The following students are our 2024 Age Champions 

Curra Kids succeeding in Sports

Congratulations to our CURRA KIDS!
The following students were acknowledged with an OSPREY Award on Mon 18 March, Senior Parade.
Well done!

SPORT WAR CRIES

CURRA Kids are great at their sports & House points are normally tallied for Sport.
Here are the 4 House War Cries if the family wishes to have a little fun & practice together.

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 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.

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

Accelerated Reader 2024-AROUND THE WORLD

Year 03 – 06 students have started their Accelerated Reader ‘Around The World’.

Students have completed their Star Reader Test to find their Accelerated Reader level and are now reading and completing quizzes to start their word count journey!

Competition Time!

To launch the new AR Around The World, students can enter the ‘Ready For Take-off’ Competition.

When student’s complete a quiz correctly, they receive an entry form from their class teacher, fill it out and put it in the entry box in the library.

WHAT IS THE PRIZE, you ask???
Is it an awesome prize??
Of course, it is!!

A DOUBLE PASS TO AUSSIE WORLD

Get your entries in for your chance to win this fantastic prize. Competition closes Friday 22 March 2024.

Thank you to Aussie World for their kind donation.

BOOK FAIR

Come by before or after school and support our school whilst getting your hands on the best new children’s books!

The containers are always full of a large variety of books, activity packs, pencils, rubbers and posters available to purchase.

Keep an eye out for more information over the next few weeks.

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!

What Can I Borrow?

Prep and Year 01 students can borrow 1 book from the Junior Fiction/Junior Non-Fiction Sections.

Years 02 to 06 students can borrow 2 books from the Accelerated Reader, Junior Fiction, General Fiction, Non-Fiction or magazines (Year 03-06) at their teacher’s discretion.

Home Readers

Year 1 and 2 borrow their Home Readers in their library time.

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

We had a successful AGM earlier in the year.  The new Executive Team is excited to commence.
See both the School and P&C Facebook Pages for the new team.

Here are a few documents for your perusal.

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 involved!

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 & Election BBQ’s

We had great successes with both our Cross Country BBQ and the Election BBQ .

Thank you to all who helped or supported us in any capacity, we truly appreciate it.

P&C Fundraising News | We Thank you!

Coming up Next! 

Next week we will email home information about our Term 2 Mother’s Day stall, we will also open up the prepaid vouchers before the end of term. 

Yes, this is early but once term 2 starts it is going to sneak up very quickly and we want everyone to have time to grab a voucher.

Also following on from the successful Cross Country BBQ we will hopefully run something similar for next terms athletics carnival!

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 

Thank you for all the support in Term 1 and we hope to have your continued support in Term 2!

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

The month of March at the Y has been very busy. We have been running activities around Children’s Health and Safety including drawing their 5-safe people, road safety and the importance of washing hands. The children also created their own Family Tree of the people in their world. Group games, Dancing and Running Races including the Beep Test kept us active inside. Outside we did gardening and team sports. Construction is always popular and this leads the children into creative pretend play. Overall a fun month for all.

The school Holidays are approaching fast. Please remember to book via The My Family Lounge APP. I have attached The Holiday Flyer.

Click here for the full programme for the April Holidays.

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

Caloundra Cricket Club | Roy Henzell park – Oval1

Use QR Code to register for any of the following’s 8 week programs

Tune in to Teens | Parent Carer Workshop

Sports X | Term 2 Programs

Pippies | Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Inclusive Nippers Program