Dear mums, dads, carers and colleagues

With just 10 school days remaining in the 2023 school year, things are getting very busy.

Looking towards 2024

We are under way with our preparations for the 2024 school year.    

Leaving us:  If your children are not returning to Coomera Rivers in 2024 (not the current Year 6 students), please email Kylie Finch at kfinc0@eq.edu.au to let us record this.  

Joining us:  We are still taking Prep enrolments for 2024 so if you are looking to enrol for 2024 please email Kylie Finch at kfinc0@eq.edu.au

Booklists for 2024:  Click here to go to the 2024 book lists

Birin brings belonging

In Australia, we are fortunate to have one of the richest and oldest continuing cultures in the world. Having a strong cultural identity and feeling safe, valued and like they belong in all aspects of the school community, is a priority for all students at Coomera Rivers. Over the past fortnight, some First Nations students in Years 2 and 3 have been engaging in cultural learning sessions with Birin Cultural Group.

Students have learned about the cultural significance of ochre markings, created some artworks using locally-sourced ochre, and learned about how naturally sourced resources were traditionally used by First Nations peoples.

Foxwell awards

I had the pleasure of attending the annual awards ceremony at Foxwell College this week.  I enjoy very much seeing past students continuing to excel at secondary school.  Congratulations to Mrs Harth and her staff on what was a fantastic event for our school community.

Whooping cough

I was asked by Queensland Health to contact families during the week to inform of a confirmed case of whooping cough in the school community.  I am unaware of who was affected and where in the school they are.  Please consult a medical specialist should you have any concerns.

Bus route changes for 2024

Have a great weekend.

Vic