8 August 2024

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE | Ms Jillian Pass

Over the past 2 years the Currimundi State School P&C and school leaders have prioritised the safety of Curra kids through the advocating for improved road safety around our school by meeting with all levels of government and relevant departments to be clear about our concerns about the safety of our Curra kids and the wider community.

This year we were successful in winning a grant to implement bike safety sessions with 3 year levels.

This has required many meetings and communications from the P&C, Transport and Pedestrian Safety Officer, Dani and school leadership in addition to gathering traffic incident data over the period of time. Congratulations to this core group on behalf of all our Currimundi families.

This week our local councillor Tim Burns has informed me about some initial improvements to the pedestrian crossing areas near the Roundabout on Cooroy and Buderim St. Councillor Burns has informed me that this is not the end of the work, but some simple immediate upgrades to better formalise some of the focus areas.

There will be 2 measures undertaken over the next couple weeks –

1. Installation of new yellow ground surface indicators and also the replacement of existing ground surface indicators with new yellow ones. The first image highlights these. This can in the first instance make a more visible crossing point for pedestrians and motorists.

2. Speed Cushions will be installed in the slip lane with the aim of reducing the speed of vehicles through the slip lane. The second image displays the location of these.

It is anticipated that both these works will be delivered in the next 2-4 weeks pending weather.

Facilities update

If you’ve been at school this week you will have noticed that our new Yr 01 &

02 and the new senior basketball key and handball courts are completed and being enjoyed by our students. See the deputy principal sections to see more.

Deputy Principal | Prep – Yr 02 | Mrs Tina Houtsma

End of Week 5!

We're halfway through Term 3, and everyone is doing a fantastic job. The feedback from teachers and parents/carers has been overwhelmingly positive. We sincerely appreciate all your efforts.

Happy Principals' Day to Ms Pass!

Last Friday, 2  August  2024 we celebrated Australian Primary Principal’s Day🍎.  Thank you, Ms Pass, for empowering our students and staff to thrive and for making our little school by the beach a wonderful place to learn and grow!

Book Week 

Dust off your imagination and get ready for the upcoming Book Week celebrations! This year's theme, "Reading is Magic," encapsulates the very essence of our journey through literature. The much-anticipated event invites all students to step into the shoes of their favourite book characters.

Prep 2025

Starting school is an exciting time for students and parents/carers.

Thank you to all future Prep families who have already submitted their enrolment forms for 2025.

If you have a child starting Prep in 2025, please notify the office as we are taking enrolments and preparing for our Term 4 transitions and interviews.

I have already conducted many school tours showcasing what our friendly little school by the beach. 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.

Next term we will commence our Prep Interviews. Future 2025 families will receive a link next week inviting them to book a time to meet with me or one of our Prep teachers.

If you are not sure if your child can start Prep in 2025, use the online calculator to see when your child can start Prep. Simply select your child's month and year of birth.

Playground

🌟 Our new playground is officially open! 🎉 This week, our Year 01 and Year 02 students had a blast exploring the exciting new equipment. It's been wonderful to see their smiles and hear their laughter as they enjoy this fantastic addition to our school. We hope this playground becomes a space where our students can play, learn, and make lasting memories together.

Uniforms

It's always lovely to walk around the school and see students in full uniform. I would like to kindly remind students to wear the complete school uniform, including short white socks and black shoes. The school uniform fosters a sense of belonging, pride, and equality among students. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring that your child comes to school dressed appropriately. Please take a moment to review our Student Dress Code, which can also be found on our website.

As we navigate this busy term together, let's continue to create a supportive and nurturing environment for our students. Your dedication and partnership play a crucial role in helping every child reach their full potential. Thank you for being an essential part of our school community.

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

Deputy Principal | Yr 03-06 | Mrs Amanda Brewer

Interschool Sports underway!

Last Friday saw the beginning of our 4 Interschool Sports weeks for Year 05 and 06.

The kids were very excited and the weather really turned it on for us! When visiting Ms Pass and I were very proud of the sportsmanship, behaviour and participation of our senior students. We have 3 more weeks to go, Friday 9 August, 23 August and 6 September. Good luck to all of our CURRIMUNDI OSPREYS!

DISTRICT ATHLETICS POSTPONED

NEW PLAYGROUND FUN!

The Year 05 and 06 students have had the pleasure of using the new basketball/netball key and handball courts at lunchtimes. A very welcome new addition to playtime activities, situated perfectly beside our oval grandstand. The student council are fundraising for new basketballs and handballs to be borrowed at lunchtime.  

Regards

CURRICULUM NEWS | MRS JODIE FINDLAY

National Science Week 10 – 18 August 2024

National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology.

Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres.

The school theme for National Science Week in 2024 is Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability.

The theme aims to highlight the importance of science and innovation in ensuring the survival and thriving of different species in an ever-changing world.

Fast Facts

Χ   28% of all assessed species – plants and animals – are threatened with extinction.

Χ   Only 39% of Australia’s unique plants have been assessed for extinction risk.

Χ   Australia, Brazil and China are the 3 countries with the highest number of endemic plant species (meaning they grow nowhere else).

Χ   10% of Australia’s endemic land mammals have been lost to extinction in the last 200 years.

Χ   169.9 million hectares: the area covered by Australia’s National Reserve System (22.1% of our total landmass), protecting our natural landscapes and native plants and animals for future generations.

Events

To find an event in Queensland, go to 

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

BEACH CARNIVAL

Currimundi State School Beach Carnival

Save the date………. our much anticipated Annual Beach Carnival will be held on Thursday 29August.  Our students will once again compete for the Kerri Thomas and Joel Parkinson Shields.  This year marks the 22^nd anniversary for this much-loved school event.

Please come and support our great little school by the beach for a fun filled day.

There are some cool prizes up for grabs, so be in it to win it.

 A program of events will be available soon.

Our day would not be a success without the generous support from our local community.

A huge thanks to:
Club Kawana
Bendigo Bank Caloundra
North Caloundra Surf School
Between the Flags
Ray White Caloundra
Beach Beat Caloundra

TUFFA CURRA

Here are some of the fantastic rewards offered to students in addition to the prizes or Go Green options students earnt to receive.

Willow A. Highest fundraiser. Received a medal, certificate and a Monty plush toy. Her advice for doing so well was "Mum told people to give money

Kaelan D. Lucky draw winner of a Monty backpack.

3D and PY. Pizza Party classes enjoying a yummy lunch.

And finally.... The sliming...

Jimmy J, Mia E and Dorothy A sliming the very brave Ms Pass and Mrs Brewer. It was a cold day on the sliming and it made for a very cold experience for the two. Thank you for being good sports!

Kind regards,
Gareth Jones

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

FANTASTIC FOOTBALL AT INTERSCHOOL SPORT

On Friday 2 August, students played their 1st round of Interschool Sports.

Students in year 05 and year 06 played in the senior competition with the following results.

Yr 06 team
Beat Unity 1- 0
Lost to Talara 2- 0
Lost to Meridan 1- 0

3pts

Yr 05 team
Beat Talara 4 - 0
Beat Meridan 10 - 0
Beat Baringa 1- 0

9pts

Here are some photos from a great day out in the sun. Osprey's on 3. 1, 2, 3 OSPREY'S!

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWS

Happy Music Making!

Ms Viner
E: rvine6@eq.edu.au 

SPORTS NEWS

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

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 pickups, 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

ACCELERATED READER TERM 3 COMPETITION - Years 03 - 06

WHICH CLASS WILL WIN THE YEAR LEVEL TROPHY????

To coincide with the 2024 Paris Olympics, Years 03 - 06 students have been participating in the Accelerated Reader Reading Olympics.

Students read their book, complete and pass a quiz and add the information to their Reading Olympic Diary.

Rules:

Each class competes against the others in the year level.

There will be one winning class per year level.

Winners decided on NUMBER OF QUIZZES passed in their ZPD Level/Colour during competition period (not word count).

The student/s in each year level with the highest number of passed quizzes completed will win a prize!

Competitors MUST complete a Reading Olympics Diary to submit to the judges that will count towards your class total.

BOOK WEEK - Reading Is Magic

The library will celebrate Book Week 2024 during week 7 - Monday 19 August to Friday 23 August.

During Book Week we will have various activities in the library for students to join in.

We are all looking forward to the excitement of the Book Week Dress Up Day Prep – Years 04 and the visiting Author Performance - for Prep - Year 06.

Book Club Issue 6

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

Issue 6 will be sent home this week or early next week!

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 allows you to pay by credit card. Your child’s order is submitted directly to school safe and sound and the books will be delivered to class. You can place your child’s order at scholastic.com.au/LOOP or using the LOOP app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.

The school no longer accepts payments using cash.

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

Online Orders Only. No Cash Orders

Due by Friday 16^th August 2024

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.

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

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!

How are we already halfway through Term 3?

Our Movie night/sideshow afternoon is fast approaching! Saturday 24 August! The Games are nearly built, the food trucks are booked and we cannot wait to see you all there supporting our P&C. Bring your friends/family/neighbours!

Tickets are available via the QR codes on the posters or the links on our Facebook page.

Gates open 3:15pm

Father’s Day Stall

Coming up quickly after Movie night on Tuesday 27 August will be our Father’s Day stall, pre-order vouchers on munch monitor or you can send cash on the day.

Our popup stalls will be held before school on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 outside tuckshop - we can’t wait to see our Curra kids choose some wonderful gifts for their loved ones. 

If you can help out at the stall, please reach out to us.

So much fun to come!

Bec
P&C Fundraising Officer 

WAVE BREAK TUCKSHOP | FOOD NEWS

Check out our Wave Break Tuckshop “Daily Specials”

We have some new and exciting menu items planned for Term 4…  so keep your eyes peeled.

Don’t forget that cut off time is 8:00am on Munch Monitor. 

If you’d like to create a Munch Monitor account, please use the following instructions or pop into Tuckshop for assistance. 

Volunteers

Can you help out in our Wave Break Tuckshop this term?

We are always looking for help to feed our hungry Curra Kids! And the kids just love seeing you behind the window.

We have a range of shifts available. 

Some are just one hour!

Can you spare one hour a week to assist us? 

Please get in touch and we can find a task that is suitable for you. You can contact Keirra on 0403 643 445 or email currimundi.ss.tuckshop@gmail.com

Alternatively, you can view some of our regular shifts that need filling on the Sign Up link:

Sign Up Link:

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.

We look forward to an exciting Term 3 here in the Wave Break Tuckshop. 

Big smiles,
Keirra, Kate & Alice

YMCA OSHC NEWS

So much has been happening over here in the YMCA since our last update! Our boxing, music, hockey and yoga clubs are up and running for all to enjoy with more to come in the later term. The children have really excelled participating in activities which they hold interest for, further developing their little identities. The quiet room has held some buzz in the past few weeks with new activities being thought up by both staff and children. Our recent favourites; picture frames, stress balls and splatter painting. On the oval we have had our usual soccer, cricket and footy but have since added some new group games to challenge the children. The most memorable would have to be the educator vs student tug of war in BSC. Additionally, we have begun to integrate Indigenous activities into our program as we are working towards our RAP. The children have enjoyed getting to learn new games that they can play with friends.

This term, we have really wanted to work on our YMCA community as a whole, trying to improve large-group participation and encouraging new friendships within the service. We have seen drastic improvement to this area, and have noticed new friendships formed through chess, dance and skipping. Our older children have done a fantastic job leading activities and teaching our younger students’ new things – I would like to especially congratulate Benjamin who has been our first Junior Leader to be awarded his badge! While we work on our emotional regulation, identities, and friendships, it is important to thank those who do a fantastic job looking after us every day. We celebrated OSHC Educators Day on the 31^st of July surprising our team with some small gifts to acknowledge all the work that they do. We can’t wait to catch you up on what happens next.

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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

Kawana Waters State College – Football Excellence Program Trials

Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Club – Nipper Sign on Days

Cricket Blast Program

SES Sunshine Coast Expo 31 August 2024