Dear mums, dads, carers and colleagues

It has been another week of pleasing COVID results for Queensland at least, and the Premier has announced some further relaxation of the restrictions in place.  At school though, not a lot has changed in this regard, except that we can now meet as a school staff which is quite exciting for me.  Please note that there is no change to mask wearing requirements on school campus by adults or students in secondary school.

Click here for the latest COVID planning framework.  We are currently in Scenario 2.

Student free day

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

Changes to before school arrangements

The changes outlined below begin on Monday 6 September.  

We are making some changes to the before school bell routines to provide teachers opportunities for greater flexibility in their own morning routines.  The changes are:

From Monday 6 September:

Our regular before school activities will continue as they currently are.

Solar power upgrade

Our solar power upgrade is progressing quickly and more than half of the solar panels have been installed.  In total we will have 489 solar panels on five school buildings.  This is really exciting as we will be able to demonstrate to our children, the importance of clean energy production for our planet.

The solar project has about another 4 weeks to go.  

Have a great weekend and keep well

Kind regards

Vic

Congratulations to these students on a sensational week.  

Positive growth mindset in Year 3

This week, 3GN experienced a Zoom video with Commonwealth Games 2018 athlete Murray Goodwin. Mr Goodwin is also a secondary school teacher at Varsity College and continues to train and coach in the Athletics (Track and Field) arena, as well as Secondary school sports teams and district teams.

The students in 3GN have been involved in a Positive Growth Mindset Deep Learning project this term and in preparation for their interview with Mr Goodwin today, they worked in teams to plan and write interview questions to ask him. The questions related to training goals (SMART goals), personal achievement, commitment to sport and training, nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices.

Mrs Gillard was so impressed with the excellent focus and the mature questions the students asked as well as the way they conducted themselves during the Zoom interview. Mr Goodwin commented about what an excellent bunch of kids 3GN were! The sharing highlight was Murray’s experience in competing at the GC Commonwealth Games and his connection when meeting Usain Bolt (a career highlight)!

A really positive experience!

Young authors are always in our spotlight

Well done this week to students in 5SL on their wonderful Point of View writing.  

And to these fantastic young writers in Prep.  Look at how long their written pieces are.

Rugby League

On Tuesday Coomera Rivers sent three rugby league teams to an NRL Gala Day hosted by the Coomera Cutters. There were school teams from around the Gold Coast and Logan areas. Our teams were all very successful with our Year 5 and 6 teams remaining undefeated and winning all 10 matches and our year 4 team winning 3 out of their 4 matches.

Winning was not the only criteria for success, we also play for fun, fitness and friendship. We are very proud of not just their achievements but also the way they represented the school with pride and the excellent behaviour.

Thank you to our team of coaches and managers on the brilliant support for our children.

We now look forward to the annual Coomera Cup which is where our senior rugby league team take on Coomera Springs in a match here at school on Tuesday 14 September at 1:00pm.

        

AFL

The girls AFL team have an AFLQ Schools Regional Cup day coming up on Wednesday 8 September at the Ormeau AFC. We wish them every success and we are confident they will also represent the school with pride and spirit.

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.

Ballet exam a breeze

Congratulations to our very own Camille on absolutely smashing her Grade 4 ballet exam this week.  It is clear that she totally loves her dance.

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

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.

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