Dear mums, dads, carers and colleagues

The first of the summer storms arrived this week and signalled the start of the storm season.   Luckily the more dangerous parts of these storm cells travelled north of us so we missed the hail and damaging winds.  We were lucky this time, but the safety of our families and our community can be put at risk very quickly.  While we cannot control the weather, we can plan for safety - just in case.

It is time to prepare

It is really important that you take time to prepare for potential natural disasters as they seem to me to be occurring more frequently.  Preparation now will help you keep your family safe.  Click here to Get Ready.

Story time 

We are excited to invite parents and children to our Morning Storytime Sessions in the newly refurbished iCentre. Come along and explore the bright, fresh space while enjoying a range of wonderful books together. It’s a great way to start the day with some quality reading time, and a perfect opportunity to discover all the exciting new changes in the iCentre. We look forward to seeing you there!    

     

     

   

Book Week Special Guest Readers

During Book Week, special guest readers will be reading a book outside the iCentre for any students who would like to come along and listen. All students are encouraged to attend! Our Guest Readers are featured below.

     

Book Fair & dress up day is next week

We are celebrating Book Week with our Book Fair and dress up day from 14-18 October.  Dress up day is Friday 18 October and is always an annual highlight.  Be sure to check out the Book Fair as well.

 

    

• Finnegan Way will be temporarily closed at night in both directions between Foxwell Road and Tyrol Road from Sunday 13 October 2024 for up to 2 weeks. These night closures will operate from Sunday to Thursday 8:00pm to 5:00am. A detour will be in place local roads. Jotown Drive will remain open for local traffic only. Motorists are advised to slow down and follow detour signage. Finnegan Way will be open during the day.

• Changed traffic conditions can be expected on Shipper Drive, Coomera between Foxwell Road and Waterway Drive from Monday 16 October 2024, 7:00pm to 5:00am, for 1 to 2 nights.

• Single lane/shoulder closures, reduced speed limits and stop/ holds should be expected during these times. Traffic control will be in place to direct motorists and pedestrians.

Access to residential properties and businesses will be maintained at all times.

Parking at school

Please make sure that you park your car in designated parking spaces only.  Our neighbours become very upset when their driveways are blocked by school traffic.  Please be respectful of this at all times. 

Gaming warning

We do not promote gaming at school.  In fact, we strongly discourage screen time outside of learning, but understand and completely respect that this is the perogative of parents.  

I hear a lot about a game called Fortnite being played for entertainment at home.  I believe that Fortnite’s annual Fortnightmares update is due to be released to recognise Halloween and is advertised to include seasonal skins (characters) that players can purchase or win.  I believe that these will include characters from movies that contain extremely graphic and violent content.  This may be something that parents may wish to check for their children.  

Kind regards

Vic