17 July 2023

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE | Ms Jill Pass

I extend a warm welcome to all our new CURRA families who have joined us this term as well as our returning CURRA families. The halfway point of the school year seems to have come around so quickly and here we are, now looking forward to the second half of the year.

As always there’s lots happening this term, including; Surf Life Saving Excellence (before school with Mr Chamberlain), year 05 & 06 Interschool sport, School Beach Carnival, Book Week celebrations, and of course our wonderful 2023 musical - Shrek Jnr.

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS – UNPACKING THE REPORT CARD

As part of our school’s commitment to effective reporting, in term 3 we offer the opportunity for parents/carers and teachers to meet to ‘Unpack the Report Card’. All class interviews are scheduled in the first 2 weeks of the term.

This encompasses:

• Clarifying the ‘Report Card’ results and comments.
• Allowing teachers and parents/carers to discuss the achievements in a partnership.
• Celebrating the learner’s results.
• Gathering important information about ‘next steps’ for individual students e.g., set new directions for learning.

We encourage all parents/carers to attend our parent teacher interviews.

To book your session, please visit the link below and enter the code an2vg.

Tuff Curra

Once again the ever popular Tuff Curra event was lots of fun for all our students as well as an amazing fund raiser for our school.

This year there was the option for students to choose a prize or to purchase a tree or to grow coral as a reward for their fund-raising efforts.

This worked out to be that Curra kids provided 235 trees or coral - Just fantastic!

All funds raised (about $14000!) will go towards our playground structures project.

2023 School Opinion Survey

The annual School Opinion Survey will be conducted 24 July to 18 August 2023. All families, school staff and students in target year levels (05, 06, 08 and 11) will be invited to participate.

We encourage you to take this opportunity to have your say about what our school does well, and how we can improve.

An invitation to complete the Parent/Carer Survey will be emailed to one parent/carer per family next week. The invitation will be sent from the Department of Education, not the school, and it will have the subject line School Opinion Survey for parents and carers, 2023.  Check your junk email folders if you can’t find it. The survey can be completed as soon as the invitation is received and will take approximately 5 minutes using a computer, tablet or smart phone. Keep an eye out for yours!

Parents/Carers who do not have access to the internet at home are welcome to complete their survey online at the school. Please contact the office on 07 5436 6888 or via email admin@currimundiss.eq.edu.au  to arrange.

Yours in Education

Deputy Principal Prep – Yr 02 | Mrs Tina Houtsma

Welcome back to Term 3! It's wonderful to have everyone back for another engaging and productive term.

Attendance

Attendance and punctuality play a vital role in students' success. Coming to school every day and on time is essential for optimal learning and engagement. Regular attendance ensures that students don't miss out on valuable instruction and the opportunity to actively participate in classroom activities. We appreciate your support in ensuring your child's regular attendance and punctuality.

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 full 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 in the appropriate uniform.

Please have a quick read of our Student Dress Code  which can also be found on our website.

👴👵🎉 Celebrating 100 Days of Prep! 👴👵✨

Today, our Prep students achieved a significant milestone! They successfully completed 100 days of Prep, and to commemorate this achievement, they decided to transform themselves into the most adorable elderly individuals, accompanied by the Prep staff.

Despite the rain, we refused to let it dampen our spirits and creativity. Instead, we gathered in the undercover area and created a magnificent 💯 symbol, celebrating this special occasion.

Year 02 excursion

On Thursday 27 July 2023, our Year 02 students will embark on an exciting field trip to Caboolture Historical Village to explore the past and look at how things have changed. It's a fantastic opportunity for them to learn about history firsthand.

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 minimize 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.

Oral Health Lessons

Last term, Dr. Michelle from Coast Family Dental Currimundi visited our Prep classes and gave a fun and interactive lesson on how students can look after their teeth. The children learned that healthy eating, as well as brushing for 2 minutes twice a day, helps keep plaque away. Some Preppies have started to lose their baby teeth. The chart below might be a helpful reference as to when baby teeth might fall out, but remember there can be a wide variation.

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

Last semester, 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 this 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: 

Communication between school and home is crucial, and we encourage an open dialogue with parents/carers and teachers. Please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teachers or myself if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. We value your partnership in your child's educational journey.

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

Yr 03 - 06 News

Welcome back to Term 3.

Last term was so very busy with many events and celebrations for years 03 - 06.  During Week 9, the students participated in our Currimundi Athletics Days. Both days were well attended by parents/carers and visitors, with students putting in their very best effort in every area of the athletics program.

A crowd favourite was the track races, with students cheering on their sporting teams and year level cohorts.

Following Athletics Day, we have students participating in the Coastal District Athletics days at the end of this month. We wish them well. A huge thank you to everyone for their support and attendance.

The winning house this year was Bilinga.

Student Newspaper – Year 03

This year, a group of students in Year 03 have been working with Miss Harbison our 3J teacher, to create a Currimundi newsletter for the students called the, “Curra Kid Chronicle”.

This group has continued from an initiative that began last year with Mrs Houtsma.  The students have fun creating the articles, images and other content of the newspaper.

Term 3 will mark the 3^rd volume for 2023.  Please see the links to 1^st & 2^nd Volume below.

Year 04 – Lots Going On!

Year 04 have had the pleasure of participating in fun dress up days linked to their learning. In June they celebrated Queensland Day and participated in dress up and fun educational activities. At the end of the Term the year level celebrated their learning in the hall with a wonderful Mission: S.O.S. Learning Celebration display that was visited by most of the school and parents/carers. The students were very proud of their achievements.

The current Year 04 Unit includes a visit to St Helena Island. This excursion is a favourite with the students and includes participating in convict life on the island. Details have been emailed home and permission and payment are due by Wednesday 16 August 2023.

Year 05 – Aspirant Leaders

Our Year 05 Aspirant Leaders have been busily working in their portfolio areas. Many of the students will swap over to a different portfolio this term. There is an opportunity for other students to join if they wish to and if students wish to withdraw, they may also do this.

I will be talking with the year level about this in Week 2. The 2024 Student Leadership process begins in Term 4, with applications and the leadership process being finalised by the end of Term 4 ready for 2024.

Interschool Sport and Surf Life Saving Program Years 05 and 06

Year 05 and 06 have Interschool sport this Term. Students chose from a variety of sports including soccer, AFL, cricket, netball and Oztag. The interschool sports program involves all of our surrounding primary schools, with students travelling by bus each of the Friday dates.

We are very proud of the way that our students represent the school in a positive manner during this program. The Program runs on a Friday in weeks 4, 5, 7 and 9 of the term. Full details are provided in the consent online for QParent families or a hardcopy provided for Non QParent families. Payment for this activity is due Friday 21 July 2023.

Good luck to our teams!

Surf Lifesaving begins for our Year 5 and 6 students in week 2 and continues until week 7. There is no cost associated with this element of our physical education program however, permission is essential.

Year 06 – High school preparation

It is hard to believe that there are only 6 months left of primary school for our students!

Our year 06 students attended one of our local high schools in Week 10 last term as part of our State School Transition Program.  Across the day I visited most students, who were immersed in fun High School activities, information sessions and orientation activities.

Our second High School transition experience is in Term 4, Week 10. This day is designed for students to attend the High school they are enrolled at.

Our Year 06 teachers do not attend this day with them. More detail will be shared in Term 4.

Regards,

CURRICULUM NEWS | MRS JODIE FINDLAY

As we know, reading plays such an important part in students’ lives during their school years and beyond. We hope the challenge fosters a life-long love of reading.

Where to find reading material...

Your school library is a great place to start, or you can head to your local  Sunshine Coast Library

The State Library Queensland has more than 300 libraries around the state, full of books for you to choose from.

All students at Currimundi State School also have access to the Education Queensland eBook app  SORA  so that when they click on the picture, it takes them to the SORA app

Kind Regards
Jodie Findlay

2023 TUFF CURRA | Friday 23 June 2023

What a TUFF bunch!

On the last day of Term Two we ran the 10^th Annual TUFF CURRA. It was a huge success with many smiles and enjoyment. We raised over $21,000 which gives us a profit of over $14,000 to go towards great projects for the school. 

Prizes will be on their way. Announcements of class pizza parties, slime winners and ice blocks for all fundraisers will be out in the next few weeks.

Thank you to all the students, parents/carers and staff who got involved in such a great day that makes our little school by the beach so special.

SHREK JNR. MUSICAL

Our students are working so diligently to show off their amazing skills in this fabulous musical.

Shrek, Fiona & Donkey can’t wait to see you all at their performances.

So don’t forget your tickets.  There are some still available to purchase.

A letter to all participants was emailed on Wed 12 July 2023 from Mrs Alison Schulz.  This included the Rehearsal Schedule.

Please click below for the full letter & see the Timetable overview below.

Any questions please contact Alison Schulz on aschu134@eq.edu.au or phone 0427 737 142.

Rule Focus for Term 2!

Monday 10 - Friday 21 July 2023 

WE ARE RESPECTFUL |“I follow Staff directions”

Monday 24 July - Friday 04 August 2023 

WE ARE RESPECTFUL | “Wear Full school uniform!”

Monday 07 – Friday 18 August 2023 

WE ARE RESPONSIBLE | “Use appropriate behaviour”

SUPER SURFERS

Congratulations to our wonderful CURRA kids!

SPORTS NEWS

2023 Interschool Sport |Yr05 & 06

Digital Consent forms have been sent out via QParents to be completed.

Invoices have been generated. These have been emailed and can be paid via BPoint via QParents (preferred method) or via the invoice emailed.

Here is a quick overview of the Activity Details for All Sports.  NB: AFL has a few different details, see below.

2023 Surf Life Saving Program |Yr 05 & 06

The students will be commencing as of 17July 2023.  Please see the timetable below for your classes information.

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

START OF TERM INFORMATION-Term 3 Borrowing

Prep - Year 06

All students are required to return all outstanding loans from Term 2, to be able to commence borrowing in Term 3.

ACCELERATED READER TERM 3 COMPETITION

We are now half way through our deep sea dive.

How many words have you read so far in 2023?
Did you know that there is an amazing new competition to kick off this term?
It all starts now…

Complete an accelerated reader quiz before Friday 04 August 2023 and get an entry form to fill in from your teacher and place the entry form in the box in the library.

Every completed quiz gets an entry. 15 entries will be drawn to try your luck and Catch-a-Prize.

There will be 15 sea creatures placed on the floor and the winners will have to catch one of them using a fishing rod.

One catch will get a family pass to SEA LIFE SUNSHINE COAST!  That is incredible!

Don’t forget quizzes can be done in the library before school and at first break.

Book Club Issue 5 | Book Club LOOP | Mon 10 - Friday 21 July 2023

Our school participates in Scholastic Book Club. There are 8 issues per year, 2 per term.

Issue 5 will be sent home this week!

In this Issue, Scholastic are also giving away FREE books to help celebrate and spread the love of reading in your school!

As you place your Issue 5 order, don’t forget to select up to 3 Free Books! NB: Conditions apply

Some highlights from Issue 5 Student Catalogue include:

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.com.au/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!

FESTIVAL OF BOOKS

The Innovation Team’s ‘Festival of Books’ was a fantastic success.

This will be used to purchase items for the library.

Thank you for supporting this event and hopefully you were able to gain some wonderful resources.

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

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.

P&C Fundraising Update | Exciting Times for our Curra Community 

Welcome back Curra families!

We have some super exciting events coming up in P&C fundraising this term!!!
SHREK the Musical Jnr

Coming up we have our Curra kids starring in SHREK the Musical Jnr.  The dates are:

Tickets are available from: 

P&C will require some volunteers for the 4 shows.  Please contact to help Bec via:

• M: 0432844256
• E: fundraising@currimundiss.eq.edu.au
• or Currimundi P&C Facebook page for the sign up links.

But wait, let’s not forget… In conjunction with the Musical

Our Mega Musical Raffle tickets are available!

We are running a mega raffle with some amazing prize packs up for grabs, tickets start from $2 and can be purchased from:

Annual Father’s day Stall

Later this term we are getting ready for the Annual Father’s Day Stall!

P&C will be selling the prepaid vouchers again to make it easier for families - more information will be shared closer to the date. 

Picture Plates Update

Picture plates are due back late August, these will then be delivered to your child’s classroom.

Cheers
Bec 

WAVE BREAK TUCKSHOP & UNIFORM NEWS

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 currimundi.ss.tuckshop@gmail.com

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

WAVE BREAK TUCKSHOP | FOOD NEWS

Lots of exciting things happening in tuckshop!

First of all a huge welcome to our newest tuckshop employee Keirra Cadioli!!!! You will see her serving up delicious food to our Curra kids every 2nd Tuesday, please give her a warm Curra welcome if you see her.

Keirra has a Curra kid in prep and another future Curra kid in kindy.

In other exciting news - Check out our new wavebreak tucky uniforms!!

How good do our amazing tuckshop staff look in these very cool shirts?

Coolest crew ever!

Tatter Tuesday's is getting very popular, Hot delicious oven cooked Potato Gems $3.50!!

Our Wave Break Burger is back!  A delicious Angel Bay Beef Patty with carrot, tomato, cheese, lettuce and tomato sauce available Monday - Thursdays.  So do yourself a flavour, order one soon!!

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.

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

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,

Kate, Alice & Kierra

YMCA OSHC NEWS

The exciting things we have done…

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

TALARA PRIMARY WINTER SUN FESTIVAL 2023 | Sun 06 August 2023

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.

SouthsCare | Footy Clinic

SportsX | Term 3 Program @ CurrimundiSS | 3 Sports

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