7 May 2025

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE | Ms Jillian Pass

Welcome back to all our returning and new families in what will be another busy and productive term 2 at Currimundi State School.

There are a great number of exciting things planned for our school community throughout the term. We have Senior and Junior Athletics days, Frozen musical practices increasing for our term 3 performances, a variety of year level excursions/incursions, TUFF Curra and our new Reader’s Cup competition to name only a few of the scheduled activities.

2025 ANZAC Day commemoration at Currimundi SS

The Currimundi State School ANZAC service that was held in our school hall last week was a wonderful service that all students and classes were able to participate in. Our special guest speaker for this years’ service was Mrs Georgina Carman from the Caloundra CWA and Mr James Woodbury representing the Currimundi State School P&C.

Thank you to all the families that braved a bit of inclement weather to join us to march as a school for the Caloundra ANZAC Day march on Friday.

School Uniform

With the cooler part of the year coming on it is timely to remind you that all articles of clothing should be clearly named. This is especially important in the cooler months to avoid the huge pile of winter jackets/coats that always seem to accrue and that are not named.

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

Guidance Officer Week

It’s Guidance Officer Week (28 April to 9 May) and we’re celebrating the invaluable contribution of our guidance office, Tracey Axelsen. Guidance Officers provide our students with educational, career, mental health and wellbeing support.

If you think your child could benefit from advice and support, contact Tracey Axelsen through our front office on 54366888.

Visit the Education website for more information.

Yours in education
Jillian Pass
Principal

Deputy Principal | Yr 03 - 06 | Amelia Tolliday

Welcome back to Term 2! What a big term we have ahead with lots to look forward to.

I hope you all had a lovely holiday with family and friends!

I certainly had a great holiday with my little family seeing the sights of Sydney and visiting Rainbow Beach.

Week 1 Term 2 – ANZAC day celebration and thanks

Last week our school had our ANZAC parade – thank you to parents/carers and community who attended this very special event where we reflected on the sacrifice that have been made by those who have served.

Attending ANZAC Day ceremonies and events is a meaningful way to pay tribute to those who have served and continue to serve our country. Our school parade was a chance for us to come together as a community, to remember the past, and to show our gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy today. Our school parade and those students that marched on the Friday help to ensure that the legacy of the ANZACs is passed on to future generations.

Thank you for your school spirit, Currimundi!

We have a very busy term coming up……. A few important events for our students in year 03 to 06 are below but please continue to check for updates regarding events via the following:

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

Year 05 and 06 Tuckshop Helpers

In Term 1 a number of year 05 and 06 students put in an application to be a volunteer at our school tuckshop – WaveBreak. Students who volunteered have been through a safety induction and added to a roster. Students will not be reminded of their roster so will need to note down their dates and breaks they are responsible for – we would appreciate parents/carers support with this.

Thank you to these students who volunteered. If you child would like to help (must be year 05 or 06) it is not to late – ask them to get an application form from their teacher or administration.

Walk to school day

National Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual event when all Primary School children will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a Community Event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment.

The event will be held throughout Australia on Friday 16 May 2025

The objectives of WSTSD are:

• To encourage parents and carers to walk to school with primary school age children and reinforce safe pedestrian behaviour.
• To promote the health benefits of walking and help create regular walking habits at an early age.
• To ensure that children up to 10 years old hold an adult's hand when crossing the road.
• To help children develop the vital road-crossing skills they will need as they become mature pedestrians.
• To reduce the car dependency habits that are being created at an early age and which will be difficult to change as children become adults.
• To promote the use of Public Transport.
• To reduce the level of air pollution created by motor vehicles.
• To reduce the level of traffic congestion.

As a school we will be participating in this event – keep a look out on Facebook for further details.

Attendance

Every newsletter I speak about the importance of attendance. I’m passionate about student learning and know that the best way to achieve is to be at school every day. At Currimundi we strive for over 90% attendance rate and I am happy to report that school wide we are on track.

It is important that if your child is away, you let the school know the reason for their absence by calling the school, adding the reason to QParents or replying to the absence SMS. Over the next few weeks, we will be reviewing any unexplained absences and contacting families for the reason so we can update our system. Thank you in advance for your support with this.

If you are worried about your child’s attendance or know they will be required to have an extended period of time off please contact the school.

I will be joining the year 06 students for camp this week so will see our students and families from week 3 onwards.

Regards
Amelia Tolliday
Deputy Principal

School Photos for Currimundi State School are fast approaching – please get your order in

Deputy Principal | Prep – Yr 02 | Mrs Amanda Brewer

PREP 2026 ENROLEMNTS NOW OPEN: Children born 01 July 2020 to 30 June 2021

It is that time of the year already where we begin our Pre-Prep Transition activities, tours and our enrolment process. If you have a child that is 2026 Prep eligible, please refer to the attachment that outlines the process for enrolment. If you have any queries contact admin@currimundiss.eq.edu.au.

Enrolment processes and activities begin as early as this month. We look forward to meeting you and your Pre-Preppie.

If you have completed an ‘Expression of Interest for an Out of Catchment Enrolment’ you will be notified of the outcome during the last week of term 3 2025.

Regards,

CURRICULUM NEWS | MRS JODIE FINDLAY

The Australian Curriculum

The Australian Curriculum sets the learning goals for all students as they progress through their school life – wherever they live in Australia and whichever school they attend, and when parents/carers are actively involved in their children’s education, children achieve better results.

The goal for the Australian Curriculum is to develop successful learners, confident and creative individuals, and active and informed young people who are ready to take their place in society. To achieve this goal, the Australian Curriculum includes 3 parts:

• 8 learning areas which are sometimes referred to as subjects, 
• 7 general capabilities which as sometimes known as the 21st century skills 
• 3 cross-curriculum priorities

The Australian Curriculum is used flexibly by schools and teachers who plan the learning for all their students while taking into account each student’s needs. 

You can visit the Australian Curriculum V9.0 website 

to learn about:

• how the Australian Curriculum is organised, including information about the learning areas, general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities
• what students learn in each band of schooling (Foundation, Years 01 – 02, Years 03 – 04, Years 05 – 06, Years 0 7– 08 and Years 09 –10)
• how schools can use the Australian Curriculum to support diverse students' needs.
• when states and territories are implementing the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0

Caloundra Regional Gallery - Children's workshop activity

The Caloundra Regional Gallery has an exciting Children’s workshop scheduled with exhibiting finalist, Samantha Taylor. During this creative workshop children get to play with craft and abstract form making.

Children’s Workshop: Strange and Unusual - Thinking outside the box

• When: Saturday 10 May, 10am - 12pm.
• Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra
• What: Learn to manipulate cardboard into complex 3D forms with ‘Local Contemporary Art Prize 2025’ Finalist Samantha Taylor.
• Who: Suitable for ages 7+
• Cost: $25

This hands-on children's workshop looks at the use of cardboard sheeting to make complex sculptural 3-dimensional forms. Children will explore the theme of 'strange and unusual'.

Limited places, bookings required. 

All materials are provided. Please wear suitable art-making clothes.

RULE FOCUS

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.

TUFF CURRA

 How TUFF are you?

On Friday 20 June, Currimundi State School will be running its 12^th Annual TUFF CURRA. For new parents/carers to the school, TUFF CURRA is our famous, unique obstacle course fundraiser. Students will get an hour session to do unlimited laps of the course with many fun obstacles to navigate. It is a colour explosion activity so students will come out looking like a walking rainbow!

Last year’s fundraising effort along with some grants obtained by the school helped to put the new basketball/netball/handball court in the Yr 05/06 area and went towards the new Yr 01/02 playground.

Each student will receive a fundraising brochure with lots of wonderful prizes that can be achieved for raising different levels of money. Prizes start at only $10! There is also a 'Go Green' option to plant a tree or a piece of coral in the ocean. Donations can only be made online.

Every year I ask "How TUFF are you?"

Kind regards,
Gareth Jones

SPORTS NEWS

See below table of Term 2 sporting events

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@currimundiss.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.

The Fathering Project

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.

2025 Fathering Project Proposed Activities –

• Wednesday 28 May – 3:00 – 4:00pm – State of Origin afternoon (school oval)
• Term 3 TBC - Fathers and kids – Father’s Day Morning
• Term 4 TBC Fathers and kids – Pizza and paper planes

Please follow the below link to join our Currimundi State School Group and register your interest in the Fathering Project and our events.

Regards

B.Brown
Ben Brown
Prep - 02 Physical Education Teacher

DATES TO REMEMBER

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 2025 - MILLION WORD TREEHOUSE

Last term The Accelerated Reader BUILD A TREEHOUSE competition ended.

The Winners were:

Angus 3D
Mina 4F
Archie 5/6C
Jonathan 5/6C
Hendrix 5M
Aria 6G
Maya 6G
Amelia 6G

They each received a book donated by author, Andy Griffiths.

Congratulations and enjoy your new book!

BOOK FAIR

Once again, we have had amazing support from our school community with our Book Fair at the end of Term 1.

The Book Fair raised $2,521.50 of commission to purchase new resources for our students and staff to enjoy.

Thank you and happy reading!

The winners of Book Fair Colouring Competition were:
Cove – Prep Red
Joshua – 1C
Eadie – 2C
Esme - 3W
Leo – 4C
Annabelle – 5F
Leila – 6J

The winners of our ‘Guess How Many Lollies in the Jar’ were:
Lenny – Prep Red
Abby – 1S
Allyra – 5M

The correct number was 56!

Thank you again for your amazing support!

BOOK CLUB – Issue 3

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

Issue 3 out now!

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

#Conditions apply. LOOP orders only. Redeemable once per Issue when you spend $19.50

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

Last Day to Place Orders: Friday 2 May 2025
Link to Book Club Brochure -  https://scholastic.com.au/media/12478/bc_3-25_issuu.pdf
Link to Book Club  https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-home/

2025 National Simultaneous Storytime - Wednesday 21 May 12:00pm AEST

We are getting close to the reading event of the year where THE TRUCK CAT will be read to more than 1 million kids around Australia and New Zealand.

Students are welcome to join this reading event in the library at 1^st break on Wednesday 21 May.

Readers Cup 2025

HOW IT WORKS:

Readers Cup is an annual event organised by the Qld Branch of the Children's Book Council of Australia. It is a state-wide competition for young readers in Years 05 - 10. Teams of four students together read a set of books, and then compete with other school teams to answer quiz questions from the books.

Readers Cup competitions challenge students to read widely, work collaboratively in a team and continue developing a love of reading. It allows readers to compete at a regional and state level similar to sporting competitions and to meet other students with an equal passion for books.

 REGIONAL COMPETITION FORMAT:

1. Five rounds of questions with each round having one question from each book
2. Teams of four sit around one table or just on chairs with clipboards. A ‘spare’ player sits away from the group.
3. Students may confer to write the answer to the question on a prepared answer sheet.
4. Students are normally given 30 seconds to complete their answer. The competition allows more time for some questions that require more writing.
5. Teams may substitute a member at the end of any round.
6. Answers are collected at the end of each round. They are given points for their correctness. (All questions have equal scores with 2 points for a correct answer and part points for an incomplete answer.)
7. The scorer keeps a tally of the scores. Progressive scores may be announced throughout the event.
8. Team with the highest score goes to the state final.

ONCE SCHOOL TEAM IS SELECTED:

1. Hold team meetings to discuss the books and to make up questions to ask each other.
2. The spirit of the cup is for the teams to organise their own reading schedule and approach to understanding the books.

 Coaching is not allowed

 2025 READER’S CUP TEAM SELECTION SCHEDULE:

TERM 1:

Weeks 9: Class team selection (1 team for each Year 5/6 class)

1. Team of 4 students selected based on reading age/interest
2. Meet Mr Fulcher for team workshop and book distribution
3. Reading of the books begins

Beginning Term 2: School Tournament Day

Teams meet for the tournament day and the 2025 school team will be the winning team from this day.

 TERM 2:

2025 team meets weekly and given the 2025 Titles to read in preparation for the Reader’s Cup Day on 17 June 2025.

 SCHOOL TOURNAMENT TITLES:

NB: One copy of each title will be distributed to each Year 05 and 06 Class 

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!

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

🌟 Welcome to Term 2 with Currimundi P&C! 🌟

We hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing break and are feeling refreshed for the new term. It’s wonderful to see our Curra community back together and ready for the opportunities ahead.

🥫 Fill the Pantry – Supporting Our Tuckshop Together This term, we're inviting families to contribute to our Fill the Pantry drive, helping to keep Tuckshop prices affordable and accessible for everyone. Donations are welcome until Monday 19 May—please visit the P&C Facebook page for the list of requested items. Every contribution, big or small, helps to nourish our school community.

🌭 Election Day BBQ – Vote Local, Support Local on Saturday 3 May, Currimundi State School will be a polling station for the upcoming election. If you're yet to cast your vote, we’d love to see you here! Grab a sausage sizzle and support the P&C’s efforts to fund new laptops for our students. Every purchase directly benefits our learners.

🤝 You're Invited – Term 2 P&C Meeting Our next P&C Meeting will be held on Wednesday 7 May at 3:00pm in the Staff Room. Children are welcome, and a Teams link will be available for those who prefer to join online. Whether you're a familiar face or thinking about coming along for the first time, we'd love to have you. If you’d like a buddy to help you settle in, simply email us at pandc@currimundiss.eq.edu.au

Thank you for continuing to build a strong, connected Currimundi community with us. Here’s to a fantastic Term 2!

Karleigh Wood
President
Currimundi State School P&C

WAVE BREAK TUCKSHOP | FOOD NEWS

Hi Curra Families

A big welcome back to Term 2 from us at Wave Break Tuckshop. 

We have some new and exciting Winter Menu ideas planned as the weather cools off - so keep a look out on our P&C Facebook page for updates in the coming weeks. 

Can’t remember what our Daily Specials are? Check them out here: 

You can also see our Full Menu below. 

Tuckshop Ordering

As always, most items must be ordered on Munch Monitor by 8:00am each day. 

If cut off is missed, please either pack food for your child or contact the Office. 
Tuckshop may be able to offer a basic Emergency Lunch for your child in some situations. 

We have included some Tips & Tricks for ordering on Munch Monitor. 

Volunteers 

We’d love your help in the Tuckshop this Term, if you can spare some time! 

We have lots of shifts available each week plus have other jobs that can be done any time if you find yourself with some time during the week. 

You can sign up for our available shifts using the following link: 

You can contact our Tuckshop Convenor via email currimundi.ss.tuckshop@gmail.com if you have time to do some odd jobs in Tuckshop during the week. These things may include: folding forks & serviettes, writing on our sandwich bags, writing on our dino nugget bags etc.  

To volunteer in our Tuckshop, you don’t need a Blue Card if you’re a parent of one of our students. If you’re a Grandparent or Carer, then you can easily apply for a Volunteer Blue Card. We are more than happy to assist with this process. 

Uniform Shop News

We know we have lots of people eager for our next shipment of Polo Shirts! We have received updated information that they are due to arrive within the next couple of weeks. 

Once they arrive, we will put a post on our P&C Facebook page and they can be ordered online or purchased during Uniform Shop Hours. 

The Uniform Shop is open on 
Tuesdays: 8:00am – 8:30am & 
Thursdays: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Now that it’s cooling off, you may be looking for your child’s jumper! If they have grown out of last year’s, we are well stocked with all sizes in our fleecejJumpers. 

Looking forward to a great Term,

Wave Break Tuckie Team
Keirra, Steph & Sharon 

YMCA OSHC NEWS

We had lots of fun over the holidays with the planned activities. Some of the highlights were:

“Inside out Day” Emotions day helped children to reflect on their feelings and make sense of their emotions through learning and play. This movie is a favourite here at OSHC.

The Excursion to Maleny Gardens and bird world: The children learnt some very interesting facts about birds and farm animals. We noticed the children gained confidence with the interaction with the birds and this was shown by how many lined up to have the birds sit on their shoulders and heads.

Easter was celebrated with an Eggstravaganza day. The children participated in an Easter Hunt; created their own Easter Bonnets and made Easter cards and Sand Art Pictures.

“Learn to day” The children learned how to box, play hockey, jump in sacks, sign language, bubble paint and create volcanos.

Throughout the holidays the children loved active play outside and various games inside. The playground has also been popular. Children practiced their creative skills through art and craft which was programmed each day. We also had lots of fun in the kitchen cooking.

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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

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