15 Jun 2023

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE | Ms Jill Pass

This being the final newsletter for term 2 tells us that we must be very near the half way point of the school year.

Our teachers and students have been very busy over the last few weeks teaching, learning and best preparing and supporting all students for assessments. Teachers have been furiously marking student work, catching up with students who have been absent and writing report cards.

Student report cards will be emailed out in the last week of term on Tuesday 20 June 2023, so please make sure you check your emails and especially the spam/junk email folders for this email. All families will also receive a second email detailing our “Unpacking the Report Card” parent teacher interviews which will occur for most classes in week 2 of next term.

Congratulations to all the staff and students who are well into production of this year’s musical, Shrek Jnr, with practices being scheduled throughout the school week, during and after school and on weekends. We know the performances will be amazing. Tickets go on sale next week.

I wish all our families a safe and enjoyable school holidays commencing next week and look forward to seeing everyone return for an eventful and exciting term 3.

Yours in Education

Deputy Principal Prep – Yr 02 | Mrs Tina Houtsma

Semester One Report Cards

Report cards will be emailed out to families at the end of this term. Reports can also be found once you log onto QParents.

To update your email address, as well as any other details, you can do as follows:

• QParent families: log on and update accurately. Click on your name & edit.

• Non QParent Families: email admin@currimundiss.eq.edu.au with your updated details.

Often they end up in the junk folder.  If you haven't received the report by the end of next week, please email admin@currimundiss.eq.edu.au and we will re-send. 

Junior Sports Day   - Wednesday 21 June 2023    

We are hopeful that the weather will not rain out next week’s Junior Sports Day.

Our Prep, Year 01 and Year 02 students will be participating in their events from 9am until approximately 11.00am on Wednesday 21 June.  Family and friends are welcome to come along and watch. 

We hope you can join us on this fun day!

Head Lice   - You can help stop the spread!

Head lice are common in children (particularly between the ages of 3 and 11 years) and have nothing to do with personal hygiene or cleanliness. While head lice don’t carry disease, their bites can cause itching and skin irritation. To reduce your child’s risk of getting head lice you can ensure long hair is tied up, discourage the sharing of brushes and combs, and minimise head-to-head contact with others. Remember, anyone can get head lice. These critters have no preferences for hair colour or type, age or ethnicity. Check out this fact sheet for more information.

Prep 2024 - Pre-Prep Transition Program

Thank you to all future Prep families who have already submitted their enrolment forms for 2024.

Starting school is an exciting time for students and parents/carers. The first step is to determine when your child can commence their Prep year by visiting the Department of Education’s Prep-ready calculator

https://www.earlyyearscount.earlychildhood.qld.gov.au/kindy-calculator/

If you have a child starting Prep in 2024, please notify the office as we are now taking enrolments.

Prep Tours

Throughout the term I had the privilege of showcasing our friendly little school by the beach to many of our prospective 2024 Preps and their families. These tours will continue next term for families wanting to enrol or wanting to know more about what Currimundi has to offer.

I am looking forward to meeting many more prospective parents/carers. If you would like to schedule a tour, kindly use the provided link to book your spot online. https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/wux26

If we support our children to have a positive approach to learning, to be resilient and give things a go they will flourish!

Kind Regard

Deputy Principal Yr 03-06 | Mrs Amanda Brewer

Talented Maths Challenge Day at Caloundra | Currimundi Second in the School Challenge!

On Thursday 01 June 2023, five of our Year 06 students attended the Caloundra High School 2023 Talented Maths Challenge Day.

Marlon, Isabelle, Zoe, Hudson and Ryan started the day as a school team and across the day each school group was moved into mixed school groups to solve a variety of Maths Challenges.  Mrs Pyke accompanied them to the challenge and describes the events of the day below.

The first rotation involved geometry activities and our students wasted no time deciding who was going to be involved in each activity.  

In one activity, they needed to measure different 3D shapes that were placed on the main table for all to use. The students had to measure the 3D shapes without lifting them. They then had to take their measurements back to their table to make "sleeping bags" for these shapes. These sleeping bags had to be a snug fit! 

The other activity was a tangrams activity where they had to work together to dissect the angels to replicate the patterns that they were given. This really tested them and honestly my brain hurt after this as well. 

Problem solving activities were the flavour of the day!  Students were given instructions to use linking cubes to make seven different patterns. These cubes then need to be standing up, not lying down. 

They all did amazing well, hence we came second in the SCHOOL CHALLENGE! An amazing result considering the were up against a lot of high school students!

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 20 June 2023.

The reporting database will automatically email the reports based on the information provided to our office staff.

Reports Cards are automatically uploaded to QParents and can be retrieved at anytime to view and compare with previous years with your children.

To update your email address, as well as any other details, you can do as follow:

• QParent families: log on and update accurately. Click on your name & edit.

• Non QParent Famlies: email admin@currimundiss.eq.edu.au with your updated details

Should you not receive your Semester 1 report card, log in to your QParents or 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

2023 TUFF CURRA | Friday 23 June 2023

It’s that time again for the Annual Tuff Curra.  This year, the Uniform Shop sold T-shirts to remember this special event.

They were delivered to each class pigeon hole for distribution.  All were labelled.  So get on your shirt and feel the spirit whilst this little video reminds you of what excitement is to come.

Only just over a week to go! Our goal to fundraise is $20,000. We are currently around $7,000. We can do it! Don't forget you can earn prizes or the Go Green option to plant a tree or piece of coral. How TUFF are you?

As of Tuesday 13 June 2023, here is our top 5 classes:

If you have not registered as of yet, please do so.  This fundraiser at our school helps to purchase amazing resources for our students in various areas.

Here is the original letter sent out earlier in the term:

Rule Focus for Term 2!

Monday 12 - Friday 23 June 2023 

“WE ARE CARING | Use equipment safely in the Correct Area”

SUPER SURFERS

Congratulations to our wonderful CURRA kids!

SPORTS NEWS

2023 Coastal District Cross Country

Always so proud of our students as they represent our school in District events.  The Curra Sportsmanship is what makes our students excel.  Some of our students have gone on to represent our District, North Coast Region.

2023 Netball Carnival | 21 May 2023

The following students did so well and won the under 12’s Netball Carnival.  The Curra Spirit is strong.

Congratulations Cory, Indy, Ilah & Bronte

2023 THE FATHERING PROJECT LETTER & EVENTS

Please click on the link below for the full letter by Mr Ben Brown.

THE 2023 STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME

Just a reminder that all the SRS Participation Agreement Form and payments are due now.

See links below for the forms. 

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. If you need assistance to register contact the office on 5436 6888 or email admin@ss.eq.edu.au

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

Contact the office via our office group email admin@ss.eq.edu.au or telephone 07 5436 6888 for your family’s reference number.

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.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Please click here for the full calendar:

RESOURCE CENTRE NEWS | MR DARREN FULCHER & MRS MAREE FRENCH

END OF TERM INFORMATION

FESTIVAL OF BOOKS | Monday 19 – Thursday 22 June 2023

As the library continues to update our collection, we have many older books that are no longer being used.

What can we do with these? The Innovation Team has decided that everything old can be used again!

Get ready for …

The Festival of Books.

All these old and soon to be discarded books will be available to purchase during our “FESTIVAL OF BOOKS” Monday 19 – Thursday 22 June 2023.

Many of these books are old (not that there is anything wrong with OLD), but you will find some are in good condition (these are the books that we have numerous copies of). 

We will accept a coin donation for these books and use the money to purchase new resources for the library.

Help us create a sustainable future and stop all our books from ending up in a recycling bin or landfill.

Digital Library – Education Queensland-Sora App

All  State School students access to a digital library which contains over 75,000 eBooks and audiobooks.

The e-library can be accessed by visiting the Sora website, or downloading the free Sora app on a mobile device, then searching for the school 'Education Queensland' and logging in using their MIS ID.

Happy reading!

Library Information

 Do you have any questions regarding the library? 
You might find the answers in our Library User Guide.
Click on the link below.

Happy reading!
Mr Darren Fulcher – Library Coordinator
Mrs Maree French - Library Teacher Aide

PAYMENT DUE DATES

P&C NEWS Including Fundraising, Tuckshop & Uniform Updates

P&C NEWS

P&C Membership

If you can’t make it to our meetings but want to be involved, please 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.

Bunnings Sausage Sizzle  |  Saturday 17 June 2023

Our P&C Bunnings Sausage sizzle is on Saturday 17 June come on down, grab a sausage and say HI to our amazing volunteers. 

P&C Fundraising Update | Exciting times ahead Curra community 

SHREKTACULAR | Outdoor Movie Event | Saturday 15 July 2023

Buy your early bird tickets via https://events.humanitix.com/shrek-outdoor-movie-night

But wait there is more…

Our Mega Musical Raffle tickets are available!

Check out our awesome prize packs online!

Lots of exciting stuff happening! 

Thanks everyone
Bec 

WAVE BREAK TUCKSHOP & UNIFORM NEWS
WAVE BREAK TUCKSHOP

Click here for the link:

Our deliciously warm winter jackets are back in stock. Only $28 and available on www.munchmonitor.com  under the school shop or from the uniform shop on Monday and Wednesday afternoons between 2pm - 3pm.

WE NEED YOU!!

We really need Volunteers to help us at our Wave Break Tuckshop. If you have anytime available, please get in contact.

No experience necessary. Weekly, Fortnightly and one time shifts available.

Please scan the QR code, email is at .ss.tuckshop@gmail.com.

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

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 .ss.tuckshop@gmail.com or phone 07 5436 6828.

Big smiles,
Kate & Alice

YMCA OSHC NEWS

The exciting things we have done…

Click below for the full Brochure on the exciting new Winter Holiday Program

YMCA mission: To provide opportunities for children to grow in body, mind and spirit- underpinned by our values Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.

REMINDERS

• OFFICE HOURS: 6:00 – 9:30am & 2:00 – 6:00pm.
• The phone is not available between these hours.
• You are welcome to leave a message or send an email in between these hours.
• Please be mindful that we are with the children for most of the sessions. Thank you.

• Just a reminder all children’s enrolment needs to be updated before attending our service this term.

Sandra Parker |  OSHC Coordinator
M: 0436 618 872
E: acm@ymcabrisbane.org
W: http://www.ymcachildcare.org.au/oshc

School Dental Van Service Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service

COMMUNITY NEWS

Kawana Waters State College | 2024 Football Program of Excellence

For more information please see flyer and click below on PDF links including date & time of Trials.

M8 Motiv8 Games | School Holidays Program

SportsX | Term 3 Program @ CurrimundiSS | 3 Sports

CHESS MATES | Every Monday 2:50 – 3:45