Please note that activity dates and times may change

Term 1

Please note that events may be affected by weather or other school activities   

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Dear mums, dads, carers and colleagues

We are now officially half way through Term 1.  My highlights of the year thus far include:

• Prep and Year 1 reading lessons.  These are already roaring ahead and our phonics program called Read Write Inc, is giving young readers the tools to break the code of the written word.  
• Year 6 leadership where the students have impressed me with their eagerness to serve the school.  The Year 6 camp was also a fantastic event.
• The Hall garden at the front of the school looks incredible.  I can't wait to see the crops ready for harvest.  Thank you to our P&C for this amazing facility!
• Student attendance has improved as well.  Although it is still early in the year, it is vital to come to school every day (unless illness prevents this).  Our attendance target for everyone is 95%.
• NAPLAN practice for Year 3 and Year 5 was successful.  It is a big challenge to organise every student for this task - but we made it happen.  
• My invitation from Mrs Blyth to join the Junior Strings Ensemble playing the double bass.  So far so good!

School photos

Our school photos are scheduled for next week.  All students must be in full BLUES uniform for photos.  Please ensure that shoes are cleaned and polished and hair is prepared.  

Using the Kiss n Go Zone at school

In the morning (Between 8:00am - 8:40am)

• Please never park in the Kiss n Go and walk into the school.  Please use the car park spaces instead.  
• Please keep moving forward and drop the kids as far along the Kiss n Go as you can travel.  They will be fine walking into the school.
• Be organised, respectful and patient

During the day (Between 8:40am - 2:00pm)

• You can use the Kiss n Go to park to come into the office but the car park is still a better option.

In the afternoon (Between 2:00 - 3:00pm)

• Please never park in the Kiss n Go and walk into the school between these times.  Please use the car park spaces instead.  You CAN park your car in the Kiss n Go to wait for the bell to sound so long as you stay in it and keep moving forward should spaces open up.  
• Always keep moving forward.  Your children will find you and we have many staff who can assist you.  
• Always comply with the directions of the supervising staff respectfully.  They are trying to help everyone.  We will report abuse, aggression and offensive language to the police.  
• Be organised, respectful and patient

Uniforms

Please ensure that your children come to school in correct school uniform each day - including correct shoes.  If there is a problem, simply let your child's teacher know.  If you need assistance with uniforms, please contact the school office.  

• Blues uniform:  Black leather (leather-look) traditional school shoes
• Sports uniform:  All black joggers
• Socks for both uniforms:  Plain white tennis style socks (just plain white)

Attendance at school

To be Good at learning - Good at life, I need children to maximise outcomes from every learning day.  There will be 49 school days this term.  I need everyone to aim to be at school for 46 of them.  I intend to celebrate excellent attendance each term with those students by inviting everyone who has been successful with achieving this goal to my BBQ breakfast in Week 10.

Kind regards

Vic

As you know, school photos were held this week

Orders are still open! Please visit Leading Image and use the Access Key W35HW5P6.

Individual  / Class images

Families have until 4pm Thursday 9 March to place orders for individual and class images / packs.

All students will have an individual photo taken on Photo Day regardless if they are ordering or not

Need more time?

Orders for individual / class images / packs will remain open for 6 months after the photo shoot however, if ordering after 4pm Thursday 9 March, these orders will incur a postage charge and be sent directly to parents.

If you have any questions or need help ordering please call Leading Image on 1300 084 586

After the Day 8 changes to some classes, to ensure that orders made via School24 for the Cafe and for events are delivered to the correct classes, we will need families, when you next log in to School24, to update their child's 2023 class.

We thank you for your assistance and understanding.

This Term our P&C is holding a Kripsy Kreme fundraiser. We apologise now if you are already drooling in anticipation! 

Orders are open now via School24 and close at 4pm on Friday 10 March at 4:00pm.

Pick up will be Thursday 30 March from 1pm - 3.30pm.

Please see the flyer below for all the details on how to place your order.

Students will also receive a paper order record form from their classroom teacher on Monday. This form will help you collate any orders from your friends and family so, after collecting your order, you know how many and to who you need to deliver to.

The class, in each year level, that purchases the most cartons of Krispy Kreme's will win a class party!

So ask your friends, tell your family and start collecting orders today! 

If you have any questions, please email the P&C

We need to fill two parent positions on the school council through re-election.

Our school council provides a valuable strategic focus for our school.  It helps me, as Principal, link the department priorities to those of the school and community.  It is a consultative group that meets each term and investigates our plans, considers our improvement data and achievements, and keeps our school focused on our goal.  It is different to the P&C.  While playing another vital role in the school and community, the P&C is more focused on consultation and forms the direct link between the school and the community. 

     

Make-up of the school council

Our school council has three parent positions – the selection of each of each is determined through an election process.  We have been careful to ensure that not all three positions become vacant at the one time. 
Of the three parent positions on the School Council, TWO of those positions are up for re-election this year.

If you are interested in nominating or know someone who may like to be nominated, please read on.

   

Process 

Nominations Open:      FRIDAY, 17 FEBRUARY.  Nominations forms are available from Corporate Services between 8:00am and 3.30pm or by emailing the returning officer - Leonie Jenkins

Nominations Close:     FRIDAY 10 MARCH 3.00PM Nominations must be received by the returning officer, via Corporate Services, before the deadline. These can be emailed to returning officer or delivered to Corporate Service between 8:00am and 3.00pm school days.

Election Date:         TUESDAY, 28 MARCH

Election Time:        Polling booth is open from 8:00am - 9.30am and 1.30pm - 3.00pm on TUESDAY 28 MARCH

Election Venue:      CRSS Corporate Services Interview Room

Thank you for considering this information and your possible involvement in the process.

The Annual General Meeting of the Coomera Rivers State School P&C will be held on Monday 28 April at 5.30pm in the Corporate Services building of Coomera Rivers State School.

A general meeting of the association will be held directly after the AGM.