Dear mums, dads, carers and colleagues

Welcome back to Term 3.  It promises to be filled with some great school events but this depends of course, on the ever-changing COVID situation and subsequent restrictions.  We must remain vigilant if we are to stay ahead of the virus.  This really has become our 'new normal.

Year 4 camp

And it all began with the Year 4 camp this week.  I will provide a complete story from camp next issue but I am just so appreciative of the work the staff did to prepare and run this event for our children.  They will need a couple of days to catch up on lost sleep due to noisy parties somewhere nearby and the dodgy smoke detectors that resulted in the Queensland Fire Service checking out the dorms.  Nonetheless, the beach remained a great spot to be during the day.

Coronavirus, masks and parents at school

Information on what has changed, including on the wearing of face masks, is available on the Queensland Government COVID-19 website.

The following requirements apply to all school sites and include:

• Students are not required to wear a face mask when on school premises or when travelling on dedicated school transport.
• School staff are not required to wear a face mask when working with children.
• Adults, including volunteers and family members, are required to wear a face mask if they cannot maintain physical distancing from each other at school

Further information about face masks in school settings is available on our Queensland COVID planning framework page.

The COVID-19 pandemic is ever changing and I encourage you to remain vigilant in staying safe and following health advice including:

1. Students need to stay home if they are sick
2. Get tested if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild,
3. Adults need to wear a face mask when you can’t physically distance
4. Use the Check in Queensland app whenever visiting for school special events

You may like to peruse the Frequently Asked Questions for Parents section of the Department's website as well.

Mrs Eastman joins the SSC team

We welcome Mrs Eastman to Coomera Rivers this week.  She is replacing Mrs Walker who has won a position in a school in Maryborough.  

I have enjoyed my first week at Coomera Rivers State School and appreciate the warm welcome to your school community.

I’ve taught in Special Education across Logan and Gold Coast state schools for the past 18 years. During this time, I’ve held the position of Head of Special Education Services at Musgrave Hill, Benowa and Woodridge North State Schools.

Most recently, I’ve been at Coomera State School as Deputy Principal of the Special Education and Early Childhood Development Programs. I've met many Coomera Rivers families through the ECDP and have been so excited to see children who attended the program now thriving at 'big school'.

I’m looking forward to working with the Coomera Rivers staff, students and families to ensure the best possible outcomes for all. Please come and introduce yourself if you see me around the school.

Kind regards

Vic