13 June 2024

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE | Ms Jillian Pass

As the end of Semester 1 rapidly approaches, there is still plenty of our school calendar events to keep us engaged and active. It’s always great when our planned Athletics days go ahead ‘as planned’! At present we have perfect winter weather and the oval is not affected by too much rain as has happened so many times in past years.  All parents are welcome to come along Thursday and/or Friday this week to watch the events. P&C will be operating a BBQ for parent purchase on Thursday and a coffee van will be on site both days.           

Report cards- Parent/teacher interviews

Our teaching staff and students have been spending many hours outside of class time and over weekends completing each student’s semester 1 report card. These reports are a comprehensive account of how your child is progressing against the expectation of the Australian Curriculum.

Report cards will be emailed home on Tuesday 18 June.   

Parent teacher interviews will be offered during the second week of term 3 Monday 15 July – Friday 19 July 2024. Bookings will be opened on Thursday 20 June 2024 (just before holidays). For any staff on leave during this time a separate letter detailing an alternative time Details and booking information will be sent with report cards.                                                                                                     

School Uniforms

Thank you to all families who ensure students are in full school uniform each day. As the weather begins to get cooler this term, it is important that all students continue to wear the correct uniform. We are fortunate to have excellent support from our parents in ensuring students are in full school uniform each day.

During the winter months, students are permitted to wear black tracksuit pants and a (bottle) green school jacket or (bottle) green coloured jumper.

Thank you for following our Student Dress Code and only wearing the following winter uniform to school.

Currimundi State School is committed in our efforts to provide quality education for all our students. Thank you to Currimundi State School’s dedicated teachers, quality learning activities and strong wider community partnerships like our amazing P&C for supporting our school priorities. 

We wish all our families a safe and enjoyable June break.

School returns and term 3 begins on Monday 8 July.

Your education
Jillian Pass
Principal

Deputy Principal | Prep – Yr 02 | Mrs Tina Houtsma

As we approach the end of Term 2, it's incredible to reflect on the growth and achievements of our students over the past weeks. This term has been packed with engaging activities and significant milestones for our Prep to Year 02 students. Our classrooms have been buzzing with the energy and enthusiasm of students committed to their learning journeys.

With assessment tasks nearly complete, I want to commend our students for their hard work and perseverance. It's been a busy term, and the support from home has been invaluable in helping our young learners thrive. As we wrap up the term, let's continue to encourage our children to finish strong and enjoy the well-deserved break ahead.

Year 01 Fire Ed Visit

Fire Ed will be visiting our Year 01 students on Monday 17 June to discuss fire safety. After the informative session, our students will have the opportunity to closely observe their equipment and even engage in some hands-on experience, possibly getting the chance to squirt some water!

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.

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.

I have already commenced conducting regular school tours for families interested in enrolling or learning more about what our friendly little school by the beach can offer their child. It's been a pleasure to meet many of our future families, and I'm looking forward to the next two tours scheduled for this term. I am eager to meet all prospective parents/carers. Bookings are now open.

Let's work together to support our students in achieving their best during this busy term. Your cooperation and understanding are invaluable in fostering an environment where every child can thrive.

Kind Regards

Bettina Houtsma
Deputy Principal

Deputy Principal | Yr 03-06 | Mrs Amanda Brewer

Have a well-earned Winter holiday! Your children have been working Super hard for the past term and we are very proud of their effort and behaviour. We look forward to Tuff Curra on the last day of school.  For details see the attachment.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

School Photos will be back after the holidays. MSP delivers them to school for teachers to distribute.

YEAR 6 - HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION DAY 1 – Tuesday 18 June.

DON’T FORGET! Meet at the High school that you returned permission for next Tuesday! Our staff will meet you there. See the attached note for details about the day.

TUFF CURRA

Regards

Amanda Brewer
Deputy Principal

CURRICULUM NEWS | MRS JODIE FINDLAY

Semester One Report Cards

As we approach the end of Semester 1, teachers are very busy finalising 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 are working right now preparing report cards.

Please take the time to thank your child‘s / children‘s class teacher/s this week for the great work they have done throughout this semester to ensure students are actively engaged and learning to their fullest potential.

What do 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.

Correct Email Address

We will be emailing report cards directly to parents/carers who have an email address registered with us in the system. Semester 1 report cards will be emailed to parents/carers on Tuesday 18 June. Please ensure the office has your latest and correct email address. The reporting database will automatically email the reports based on the information provided to our office staff. You can update your email address, as well as any other details, by emailing admin@currimundiss.eq.edu.au or by phoning our Office staff on 07 5436 6888. Should you not receive your Semester 1 report card, please check your junk folder.

Parent Teacher Interviews Term 3

As part of our school’s commitment to effective reporting, we are also offering the opportunity for parents/carers and teachers to meet to ‘Unpack the Report Card’. Details and booking information will be sent with your child’s report card. Please read the letter carefully as it will let you know when bookings will open and how to book.

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

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.

Regards,
Ben Brown, Prep – Yr02 Physical Education Teacher

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWS

SCIMEP | Sunshine Coast Instrumental Music Ensembles Program

I have nominated 8 students from the Strings & Band Programs to audition to attend the SCIMEP, held in August at Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade. Bokarina QLD 4575.

Happy Music Making!

Ms Viner
E: rvine6@eq.edu.au 

SPORTS NEWS

Undefeated Ospreys! | 2^nd Place Overall

On Tuesday 21st May, 11 students in Yr 05 and Yr06 played in the South-East Queensland football competition. 

We started our day against Mooloolaba with a 1-1 draw, Zaidyn scoring a screamer.

Next we took on Mountain Creek with a 2-1 win thanks to 2 goals from Sam including one that went in the top corner.

The following game was a gripping 1-1 draw with Caloundra, with Zaidyn scoring from a corner and the Ospreys narrowly missing some chances to win.

Finally, we played Talara with a convincing 3-0 win. Goals from Sam, Cohen and what can only be described as a 'worldy' from Jimmy.

A special mention goes to Leonard who filled in as goal keeper and made some fantastic saves. 

The Ospreys finished 2nd overall to eventual winners, Mooloolaba.

Congratulations to all the boys for their efforts and behaviour on the day. Although we didn't quite make it to the next stage, I was very proud of the boys in their effort and behaviour. We were the winners of the best looking team though with our brand new playing kit.

The future of football at Currimundi is bright!

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Athletics Carnival | 

SPORT WAR CRIES

CURRA Kids are great at their sports!

Here are the 4 House War Cries if the family wishes to have a little fun & practice together.

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!

Surfing Excellence & Development

Perfect One Day

Almost Perfect the Next

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

NB:  This is not a Learn to Surf group. 

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

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

END OF TERM INFORMATION

Prep - Year 02 End of Term Returns
Prep - Year 02 – Friday 14 June is the last day for Prep – Year 02 student borrowing.

Prep to Year 02 students are required to return all books before the end of the term.

Year 03 – Year 06  End of Term

Year 03 - Year 06 – Tuesday 18 June is the last day for student borrowing. Year 03 to 06 students are able to loan their books over the school holiday period. Please note all books from Term 2 are to be returned at the start of Term 3, for students to be able to commence borrowing in Term 3.

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES HAVE ARRIVED IN THE LIBRARY

Our Year 06 Innovation Team Members have been busy organising Olympic Game activities for our students to complete at 1^st break (10:50 – 11:20am).

Some of the current activities include:

• Do you know your Flags? -Match the Flag to the Country
• Olympic Word Search/Crossword
• Years 03 - 06 students can participate in a Scavenger Hunt around the school to find the secret code.

Get involved and enter the various competitions for your chance to win a prize!

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.

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 Update

As we wrap up Term 2 we want to extend our thanks again to all those who have helped our P&C throughout the last 10 weeks with either their time, fundraising support, baking or in any other capacity. We rely completely on volunteers to get events and fundraisers out to our community and we appreciate everyone who answers the call.

Our first disco raised over $3500 which is our biggest profit yet! This will go a long way to support our school community where most needed.

Term 3 will see us bringing you a community outdoor movie night which will feature some exciting add on’s as well as our annual Father’s Day stall!

Thanks again Curra community - please continue to support us in any capacity you can and we will keep doing our best to enhance our kids and communities school journey!

Thanks

Bec
P&C Fundraising Officer 

WAVE BREAK TUCKSHOP | FOOD NEWS

Food orders are ONLINE ONLY using Munchmonitor.

We are nearly at the end of term which means you may be finding it harder to get inspiration to pack those lunch boxes! 

Never fear - We have revamped our Wave Break Tuckshop menu and now have a favourite on each day of the week. 

Check out our new menu and make sure you get those orders in by 8:00am. 

If you are yet to create a Munch Monitor account and would like help setting one up, either follow the steps below or feel free to get in touch with our Tuckshop staff.

Volunteers

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

As I’m sure you’ve seen or heard, we are always looking for new people to come in and check out what we do as well as give us a hand in feeding our hungry Curra Kids. In order to make all of the lunches for our kids and get them out on time, we rely heavily on our community and those that can volunteer their time. 

It’s really easy, you don’t need experience working in a kitchen! 

If you can make a sandwich - then you’re all set!

Some of the things we need help with include:

Labelling lunch bags - This is a super short job; normally 30-40 mins and you can do this anytime from 8.15am to 9.00am. So perfect to do at school drop off.
It’s simply going through each order and highlighting any ice blocks/ice creams that have been ordered and then sticking the label on a brown lunch bag and sorting them into each Grade.

Prep & Serve Shift - So preparing the food and snacks from the list of orders, making sandwiches and burgers, cutting up fruit, making toasties etc. Then packing all of the items into their brown lunch bags and putting them in their class boxes.
We then serve our Curra Kids ice blocks and snacks at the window for 1st break.  
This shift is from 8.45am - 11.30am.

If you’d prefer to just do a single job that doesn't have a set time, we have things like making our Garlic Breads for the week that we always need a hand with! 

If you have any spare time during the week, please feel free to get in touch, there is always something to do - and we really appreciate it! 

All of our available shifts are listed on our Sign Up page so you can jump on and have a look at what's available if you have some spare time. 

WAVE BREAK UNIFORM NEWS

Uniform Shop

Well the winter weather has arrived and it’s been quite chilly in the mornings!! We have all sizes in stock of our Fleece Jumpers! 

You can order through Munch Monitor under “School Shop”.

We will drop those orders off to your child’s teacher when Uniform Shop is open on Monday & Wednesday afternoons. 

Or if you’d like to come in and try them on or buy in person, we are open from 2-3pm Monday & Wednesday. 

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

We began to introduce our new clubs this month to peak interest for the upcoming term. The children enjoyed participating in a bongo circle and playing different instruments with Dale in music club while others showed their striking skills in hockey. Keep an eye out for which club comes next! In the sun we have continued with our most popular games of cricket, soccer and touch football to test our little competitive spirits. We have also been working on our green thumbs in the garden working on maintenance to keep the garden beds both pretty and healthy.

The quiet room hasn’t missed out on all the fun though, children have been enjoying their games of chess and bingo while using their imagination skills to play vet surgery and teachers also. We have been working on family identity as we explore different cultures and our family tree – this month we looked at France and got to enjoy some yummy ham and cheese croissants! The fun continued as we made yellow slime for our bee themed program and built new friendships using loom bands and beads to make bracelets for one another.

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Thank you, The Y Staff.

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

COMMUNITY NEWS

Caloundra State High School – Volleyball Program

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

Caloundra Regional Gallery

Upcoming exhibition: Contemporary Songlines: Dhakkan/Mundagudda (Rainbow Serpent) and Maroochy (Black Swan) Project

On display from 21 June until 18 August.

This exhibition showcases the collaborative efforts, collective stories and culture of First Nations students, youth and regional women artists.

A Primary Education Resource will be available for this exhibition. For booking enquiries, please contact me on my details below.

Caloundra Regional Gallery School Holiday Activities

Date:1 July
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Activity: Drawing Dhakkan/Mundagudda (Rainbow Serpent)
Explore traditional stories and drawing activities about the Rainbow
Serpent with First Nations Artists, Aunty Jude Hammond and Jaiva Davis.
$10, bookings essential. Make a booking
Suitable for ages 6 – 8 years
Location: Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra

Date: 1 July
Time: 2.30-4.30pm
Activity: Create a air-dried clay Coolamon
Under the special guidance of Aunty Jude Hammond and Jaiva Davis,
Create a personalised Coolamon by carving out your own designs and
Symbols that best represent you using inspiration from all the
Coolamons on display and from your own heritage.
$10, bookings essential. Make a booking
Suitable for ages 8+ years
Location: Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra