18 April 2024

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE | Ms Jillian Pass

Welcome back everyone to school for term 2. We have a number of new families joining us this term with students across all year levels. Thank you also for the very warm welcome that I have received after taking a wonderfully long break during which I explored a large part of Australia.

School Events

As always, term 2 is event filled with Athletics days, P&C Mother’s Day stall, school disco, a variety of year level excursions and TUFF Curra to name only a few scheduled activities.

We love our school in its beachside location but as local residents of the area you will also know how taxing the location is on buildings. Ongoing maintenance will commence next week.

Last year the school was successful in receiving a grant to improve our some of our playground areas. I am very excited to confirm that the year 01 and 02 playground will be replaced over the coming June holidays.

An event of particular mention next week is of course our whole school ANZAC parade.

Everyone is invited to attend what is always a very moving service that is led by our school leaders. All classes have contributed to this parade in some way and many of our students will be active participants in the parade.

Our combined school choir and Curra kids Show Choir led by Alison Schulz and Jen Young will perform a very special ANZAC song written by Jen Young. 

We look forward to seeing you there.   

Your education,
Jillian Pass
Principal

Deputy Principal | Prep – Yr 02 | Mrs Tina Houtsma

Welcome back to Term 2. I hope everyone managed to have a lovely Easter and enjoyed some quality time with family and friends.  I was greeted by many happy faces and have heard so many stories about the student’s holidays.

EASTER HAT PARADE

The students looked amazing in their hats and had a lovey time parading around the school before ending in the hall where we had a lot of fun doing a few dances and showing off our hats to our visiting families.

It was a wonderful turn out and our CURRA Kids all had a ‘hopping’ good time dancing with and showing off their hats to you all. If you were not able to make it, I hope you enjoyed seeing all the pictures on Facebook.

REMINDER: 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.

SCHOOL TOURS

Commencing this 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. 

MOTHER’S DAY STALL

Once again, the P&C will be holding their Mother’s Day stall on Thursday 02 May 2024. All classes will have the opportunity to visit the stall during the day to purchase gifts ranging from $1 - $10. If you would like students to purchase, please send an appropriate amount of money with your child or pre-purchase vouchers through Munch Monitor.

Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 12 May this year. Happy Mother’s Day to all our CURRA mums, grandmothers and carers.

Enjoy your special day! I hope you have a lovely day and are showered with love and appreciation from your family.

Kind Regards

Bettina Houtsma
Deputy Principal

Deputy Principal | Yr 03-06 | Mrs Amanda Brewer

Welcome back to Term 2!

We have many events taking place early this term, beginning with our ANZAC DAY Ceremony and March in Week 2. We would love to see our school community joining in on these formal events to celebrate ANZAC DAY with us. Other items and events upcoming include school photos and our annual walk to school day event.

In summary:

Please continue to check for any updates on events around the school via the following areas:

• Currimundi State School Facebook Page
• Electronic School Sign
• QParents/Events
• Emails

Regards

Amanda Brewer
Deputy Principal

CURRICULUM NEWS | MRS JODIE FINDLAY

The annual celebration of our planet is next week, but do you know why we celebrate?

Here's what to know about Earth Day.

Earth Day 2024 Theme

The theme of Earth Day 2024 is ‘Planet vs. Plastics’. This is about fighting the big problem of plastic all over the world. Earth Day organisation wants to bring people from different places together. The goal is to make much less plastic, 60% less by 2040. We want a future without so much plastic. This is not just about having less rubbish, but it is also about keeping us and the environment healthy.

Why do we celebrate Earth Day?

Earth Day is about celebrating the progress of the environmental movement and its efforts to help the planet.

Earth Day is an annual celebration that honours the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations.

When was the first Earth Day?

The first Earth Day was April 22, 1970, and essentially founded the environmental movement. It was organised by politicians and students worried about conservation of the environment.

How do we celebrate Earth Day today?

Earth Day is still celebrated through activism and individuals doing their part by volunteering in their communities and educating themselves on environmental issues.

Earth Day activities

Earth Day activities are fun. They help everyone’s future. These activities are good for the Earth and for all of us. Please click on the link for a list of the best Earth Day activities for students, kids, and adults.  Click here for EARTH Day Activities

NAPLAN - 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

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/Events, for the first day & the last day.  These focuses are for a 2 week period.

These are the Rule Focus’s for Term 2, 2024

Dates | 2 week Period	Rule FOCUS Poster
Monday 15 April  – Friday 26 April
Monday 29 April  – Friday 10 May
Monday 13 May – Friday 24 May
Monday 27 May – Friday 07 June
Monday 10 June  – Friday 21 June

SUPER SURFERS

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

You can now link an event to your Calendar for reminders.

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

Welcome back to Term 2.  Students are continuing to do Music lessons and Drama lessons this Semester.

Our Junior Show Choir is an amazing group of students from Yrs 02 - 04, who rehearse every TUESDAY at first break in the MUSIC ROOM. 

Our first performance will be at the ANZAC Parade MONDAY 22 April 2024 @2pm in the sSchool Hall.

They will be performing, in conjunction with the Curra Kids Show Choir, an original song by Jen Young.

Jen conducts the Curra Kids Show Choir at our School every WEDNESDAY morning before school.

Shortly we will also be performing on assembly as we have a couple of other songs we are currently working on for performance.

A big thank you to my Art Captains Jing Han and Matilda who assist with choir and have made up a lot of our actions.

SPORTS NEWS

Ospreys are ready to fly!

The interschool sport football (soccer) team will have a new kit to play in this year. A special thanks to Mr Brown for organising and Club Kawana & Ray White for their sponsorship.

Both teams will now be the best-looking at interschool sport as Currimundi chase their first title in 4 years.

Athletics Carnival

The P&C will be running their food stalls/BBQ once again & we look forward to a great weather & lots of families coming out to cheer.  Add these dates to your Calendar.

NB: These dates can be found on QParents/Events as a reminder & you may select to transfer this to your own personal digital calendar for notifications.

Curra Kids Succeeding in Sports

Congratulations to our CURRA KIDS!

The following students were acknowledged with an OSPREY Award on Mon 15 April 2024, 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

Surfing Excellence students had 3 sessions the week of Monday 15 April 2024,  with conditions varying.

Some great surfing happening.

Coastal District Cross Country | Friday 03 May 2024

Students have started training at school. No information yet as to the venue.

All relevant forms and information will be forwarded on when this becomes available.

Sunshine Coast School Sport | Coastal District School Sport Information

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.

TUFF CURRA | Friday 21 June 2024

It is that time of year when we are looking out for the end of Term 2 to have fun at our annual Tuff Curra event.

Pre Order your TUFF CURRA 2024 T-Shirt that was designed by our very own Yr06 Student Teresa. Pre-order is available via MUNCH MONITOR. 

*Orders are can also be accepted on Uniform Shop days.  Monday & Wednesdays 2 – 3pm Only

We just can’t wait… See you all there on Friday 21 June 2024.

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.

Some events can also be found on QParents/Events to assist families with reminders.

NB: A new option to add an event to your personal calendar is available on QParents/Events.

RESOURCE CENTRE NEWS | MR DARREN FULCHER & MRS MAREE FRENCH

START OF TERM BORROWING

Students will need to return all books from Term 1 before they begin borrowing in Term 2.

Thank you for your help with this.

Accelerated Reader 2024-AROUND THE WORLD-Yr 3-6

Last term we launched the new 2024 Accelerated Reader Theme - Around The World with the competition ‘Ready For Take-off’.

Student’s completed a quiz correctly and receive an entry form from their class teacher to put it in the entry box in the library for a chance to win A DOUBLE PASS TO AUSSIE WORLD!

WHO WON THE AWESOME PRIZE????

Archer – 4T
Todd -6G
Congratulations!

Thank you to Aussie World for their kind donation.

BOOK FAIR

Your support of the Book Fair has raised $1700.00 in commission for our school. 

This is used to purchase new resources for our school. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

BOOK CLUB-Issue 3 | Due Friday 26 April 2024

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

Issue 3 will be sent home end of week 1!

This issue comes with the chance to qualify for $5 credit on the next Book Club Issue 4.

#conditions apply

In here 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).

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 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!

Last Day to Place Orders: Friday 26 April 2024

2024 National Simultaneous Storytime | Wednesday 22 May 2024 @ 12pm AEST

It’s National Simultaneous Storytime Reading Event

Digital Library – Education Queensland-Sora App

All our students have 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

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.

NEXT P&C Meeting is Wed 08 May 2024

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!

A big welcome to Term 2 Curra Families!

Thank you so much for your support in Term 1 and we hope to bring you some great events in Term 2!

Mother’s Day Stall | Thursday 02 May 2024

An annual event. Such a great day for the kids to be able to choose something special for their loved ones. 

Jump onto Munch Monitor to pre-order your child’s voucher if you would prefer not to give them cash on the day.

We will have a POP UP STALL on Friday 03 May 2024
for those who may have missed out.  More details to come!

If you want to volunteer on the day please click on the Volunteer to sign up or jump onto our Facebook page to find the signup link. 

Term 2 Disco | June 2024

Our first disco is coming up in Week 8, so keep a look out for info coming home on that!

Athletics Carnival | BBQ

With Athletics carnival coming up this term we will hold another BBQ/Red food day as the Cross Country BBQ was a great success!

The P&C are all run by volunteers and we rely heavily on other volunteers stepping up to help us get events off the ground so you ever see us reach out please answer the call.

Looking forward to an amazing term with our Curra Families! 

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.

A big welcome back from our Tuckshop Team. We are excited to bring you some fun and exciting menu options this Term at our Wave Break Tuckshop.

We have started Term 2 with a bang with Sushi Monday's.

We will have a limited number of rolls available to order and you can order directly through Munch Monitor. Depending on demand, we will increase the amount available each Monday and will change flavours on a regular basis.

So far, these have been very popular, so make sure you get your order in early!

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

Volunteers – Come join the Fun!

Our Volunteers make all the difference in getting our Curra Kids food prepared and served and we are always looking for more help.

We have the whole term of shifts opened up on our Sign Up page so you can see what's available and when you can help out. If you find you have some spare time and you would like to come and help out in our super fun Tuckshop, simply follow the link to see what shifts suit you best. https://signup.com/go/TtjboHh

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

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,
Keirra, Kate & Alice

YMCA OSHC NEWS

Oh, how our holidays flew by! We have had lots of fun and excitement over these past 2 weeks with so much packed into our program. We took advantage of the sun when it shined with Easter Hunts, Super hero activities, a Scavenger Hunt and general sports. Inside we did lots of Art & Craft, group games and we even had a Golden Ticket Hunt. We all enjoyed our Excursion to Holey Moley and showed off our Ten Pin Bowling Skills. The Box Hockey Incursion kept us busy throughout the day. With children learning how to play. Overall every day was full of activities to keep us busy.

We are looking forward to Term 2.

Thank you, The Y Staff.

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 State High School | Ruby League Development Day | Friday 11 August 2024

This is being offered for the Yr05&06 Students

Please click for the flyer on the Caloundra State High School Website

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