Dear mums, dads, carers and colleagues

The COVID situation continues to be a positive one for Queensland following the latest transmissions in Brisbane and Cairns.  Now we simply need to maintain our mitigation strategies, follow the health instructions and travel restrictions.  Delta is getting closer to the Gold Coast so it will take effort from everyone to avoid situations like those experienced in the southern states.  It was only seven weeks ago that Sydney recorded its first case of COVID in this wave, and now...

I really want to thank everyone in our community who has supported the school across the past six weeks.  Restrictions are never comfortable or convenient, and it is great news to be told that they are easing for the immediate future.  

Restriction changes start Monday

At 4:00pm today, the COVID-19 restrictions in the 11 LGAs were eased to Scenario 2 level.  Click here for complete details.

This also means that restrictions and routines around the school change as well.  From Monday:

• Student arrival
  • The school gates will be open in the morning by 7:45am.  Please do not send your children to school before 8:00am (or 7:45am on running club or band rehearsal mornings) as they are not supervised.  No-one would appreciate staff not supervising at play times so I do not see how arriving before staff in the morning is any different.  Supervision in the four waiting areas begins at 8:00am and school begins at 8:30am sharp.
• Student departure
  • There is no early departure available and all students finish class at 2:30pm.  
• Parents on site
  • Parents, carers and visitors are now allowed back on school sites, with the requirement they adhere to the ongoing direction regarding the wearing of masks. 
    • Parents cannot enter classrooms due to capacity regulations (1 person per 4m2). Teachers will manage volunteer assistance for their class.
    • Masks are required to  be worn inside the school office. 
    • Masks may be removed outdoors, as long as adults can maintain the required 1.5m distance from other adults or children.  
• School activities
  • We can return to regular school activities so long as we maintain the appropriate COVID regulations at that time and location.  This means that from Monday, excursions and music and sport activities will resume before, during and after school.
• Be prepared
  • The COVID situation - especially this delta strain - will see the resumption of restrictions in place almost immediately.  Be ready should this happen.  

Student free day

Please mark Friday 3 September on your calendar as a student free day.  Students cannot attend school on this day.  

Great achievements and work this week

Eisteddfod results

Congratulations to Ashtiva for earning a Highly Commended Award at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod for her solo performance in Year 1 Violin open age.  She played Sandmachhen (The Sandman) to a solo panel of judges after the main event was suspended because of the recent lock down.  Well done!

Learning in our Year 3 classes

Working on 3-D shapes in Maths and developing reading skills were in focus in 3GN, 3JN and 3C classes this week.  Great job!

Delicious dumplings

Today Year 6 students had the chance to making dumplings with Ms Huang as part of their Day 10 activities. Every student made their own dumplings, cooked them, and then very much enjoyed eating them.  Some students even decided to save some to take home to share with their family.

Kind regards and keep well

Vic

Well done to these clever kids and classes this week.

Dance

We are preparing a special performance for families (restrictions allowing) in week 10 (13-17 Sept) of this term, so if you are able to organise with work to pick up your children one afternoon in week 10, at 2:25pm there will be a surprise you won't want to miss! The whole school will be involved. 

This week in our dance lessons, students have been giving peer feedback to each other. We gave Tickled Pink - something they are really good at and Green For Growth - something they can improve in preparation for their assessment next week.

Wakakirri

If you haven't seen the email from Mrs Blyth please check your junk folder. Also please hop on to your child's Seesaw and fill in the activity. Rehearsals can restart next Thursday 26 August from 2:30pm - 4:00pm.

Athletics

Sadly the Broadwater District Athletics Carnival was cancelled this week. We would like to acknowledge the performance of our athletics team, who trained (where possible) and who performed so well at our school athletics carnival, breaking many records. Hope to see some of these athletes at the Brisbane Olympics 2032!

      
NRL

Good luck to our Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 teams competing at the NRL Nines Gala Day next Tuesday 24 August at the Coomera Cutters.

AFL

The Auskick program was delayed due to the Covid restrictions. It should commence 26 August, Session 2 – 2nd Sep, Session 3 – 9th Sep , Session 4 – 16th Sep, School Holiday Break, Session 5 – 7th Oct and Session 6 – 14th Oct.

Coomera Cup

Last year we established a local rivalry with Coomera Springs State School where we played them in Rugby League and Touch Football, battling it out for the Coomera Cup. While it was a great day, Coomera Springs won both competitions. Our players have been striving to win back these cups.

This year we will be hosting the Coomera Cup battles for Rugby League and Touch Football here at Coomera Rivers on Tuesday 14 September. The same day, our Netball and Basketball teams will travel to Coomera Springs. I’m sure our students will play hard but fair and do our school proud (hopefully winning back the Coomera Cup)!

Masks have been the new craze at OSHC this week, so a group of children decided to make a mask shop. They began taking orders throughout Wednesday afternoon from their peers, asking specific questions to ensure the child was going to be happy with the final product. The group of boys set up shop in the foyer, making sure they were well equipped to produce the many orders they had received.  

Each child had a role in making the mask; someone to draw the outline, someone to cut it out, and someone to make holes and tie it together. Each child had their own unique mask, tailored made to them and were so excited to show them off! The sign then prompted more mask making play the following day, bringing new designs and creators.  

The 2021 P&Cs Qld State Conference will be held at the Sofitel Brisbane Central on Saturday 11 September 2021.

For the first time, they have incorporated breakout sessions for parents.  The sessions will offer you an opportunity to learn ways you can help your children through some of the challenges they may face.

Topics include:

• Social Media & Cyber Safety
• Parenting Kids and Adolescents
• Career Future Planning

Radio 4BC & TV Presenter Robin Bailey will also speak about work-life balance and overcoming obstacles.

Coomera Rivers would like to invite you to join us at the conference.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER your place at the sessions or contact P&Cs Qld for more information.

#p&csqld #pcsqldconf2021 #strategy&adaption

Subway Lunch Packs are available to order for our Sport Fun Days next week.

• Monday 13 September - Senior Sport Fun Day (Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6)
• Wednesday 15 September - Junior School Sport Fun Day (Prep and Year 1)
• Thursday 16 September - Middle School Sport Fun Day (Year 2 and Year 3)

The $8 meal deal includes a Sub (with your choice of toppings), a cookie (choice of chocolate chip or double choc chip) and a choice of drink.

How to order

Orders are open now, via Flexischools and close on: (Strict deadlines)

• Thursday 9 September - Senior Sport Fun Day (Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6)
• Monday 13 September - Junior School Sport Fun Day (Prep and Year 1)
• Tuesday 14 September - Middle School Sport Fun Day (Year 2 and Year 3)

If you require any further information, please email the P&C.

We would like to offer our Prep students the chance to create their own little masterpiece as a souvenir of their first year at school.

While saved artwork on paper can tear and fade, children’s art that is turned into any one of the products listed on the below flyer can be enjoyed for many years.  And they make a great Christmas gift!

The items on the below flyer are available to purchase now through School24.

Please find below the important dates in relation to this opportunity:

• Orders open: Now via School24
• Orders close: Friday 23 August at 4pm
• Templates completed in class: Wed 28 August - Tues 3 September
• Orders delivered: Friday 15 November

If you do require a deadline extension you MUST email the P&C prior to the deadline to request one.

Visit Flexischools to view our range of Father’s Day (and Grandfather’s Day) presents and to place your order.

To see images of the gifts available, please click on the 'view product list here' tab in Flexischools (Image below shows were to access this link from in Flexischools.)

Our stock is limited so get in quick to make sure you secure your awesome gifts.

Orders will be sent home within a week of being placed. Orders close on Friday 27 August at 4:00pm if not sold out prior.

This year, with every purchase made, families will receive a free raffle ticket in our Father’s Day Raffle.

2021 Year Book Sponsor.

Do you own or know of a local business that would be interested in advertising in our 2021 Year Book?

Year Book advertising opportunities are now available.

You can secure your business advertising in our 2021 Year Book for as little as $50!

Advertisers can choose (from the available class pages at the time of payment) which page or pages they would like their advertisement to appear on.

This sponsorship opportunity closes on Tuesday 5 October.

Advertising spots are limited so be quick to reserve your spot!

For more information, please email us at pandc@coomerariversss.eq.edu.au