We respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we walk, live and learn, the Bullongin & Kombumerri people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders resting in the Dreamtime and to the Elders of today, who will continue to care, protect and nurture the Country that we gather on to learn and connect. We feel both privileged, and grateful to now be sharing and caring for the country on which we are living and learning.

Events, dates and times may change.  Please check the school calendar regularly to keep updated.

Term 2

Would you like to be eligible to offer your help on class excursions or in the classrooms or Café this year?  Then we want you.

But first, you MUST be a registered and inducted volunteer.  This is a legal and insurance requirement.  The deadline to register and complete the induction is approaching.

  
**The deadline is Friday 7 March**

Email the P&C for more details.
  

Dear mums, dads, carers and colleagues

Thank you to everyone who has supported our second great week at school this year.  Routines and activities are starting to begin for the year - before, during and after school.

Restructure is being prepared

Schools are staffed on enrolment numbers.  Public schools do not have a set number of classes like schools in the private sector, so we never know how many students we will have to start school each year and it is very rare that we have enrolments in groups of 25.  

We collect enrolment data on Day 8 and then we are allocated teacher numbers.  It is a usual activity each year to restructure the classes to best balance class numbers.  

We will be planning our restructure in the coming days.  We will notify families affected by any class changes on Wednesday 12 February (by paper note).  All changes will be made on Friday 14 February during the day.

Our staff is very used to these processes and we always support students sensitively in this change process.  If your child is affected by a change, you can assist by speaking positively to them and being excited to meet the new teacher.  Your confidence will usually spill over onto your children.

Chess Club

Chess Club is open to all students (Prep - Year 6).  Players of all abilities are welcome.  Chess Club is held each Wednesday afternoon after school.  There is a small cost each term to cover professional coaching.  Places are limited to 40 students.

If you would like your children to be involved, please email Mrs McMurtrie.  

Oval seating project is about to start

The site works fencing will soon be set up and the project will begin soon afterwards.  We plan to remove the current garden and create tiered block seating along the bank.  We will also have a small outdoor stage with power.

I anticipate that, with reasonable weather patterns, the work will be finished for the start of Term 2.

Keep up the great work

Attendance data across the first two weeks of school is fantastic.  Every day at school counts and success at school needs great attendance rates.

Sad news

I am saddened this week to inform our community of the sudden and unexpected passing of Andrew Moore.  Andrew was our Ventia Facilities Manager and a familiar face at our school.  He had worked at Coomera Rivers for over 18 months and his passion for our school, his care for others and his drive to see the facility improve for our community was evident in all he did. We are going to miss him. On behalf of our community, I would like to extend my condolences to his friends and family on their loss.

Kind regards

Vic

These students have demonstrated exceptional effort and achievement this week.

Awards gallery:

Celebration of learning 

Year 3

3J’s Fantastic Start to the Year

The students in 3J have had a wonderful first two weeks back at school.  They have enjoyed reconnecting with old friends, making new ones, and settling into our classroom community.  We have spent time revisiting our school expectations and supporting each other in creating a positive and respectful learning environment.  The class has also been busy becoming familiar with our daily routines and classroom procedures, setting us up for a successful and exciting year of learning ahead.

Year 4

The Year 4 cohort had a fantastic start to the 2025 school year, filled with excitement, laughter, and new friendships. During the first week, students had fun playing games and getting to know their new teachers and classmates, creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere. The giant smiles on their faces as we wrapped up the week were a clear sign of how much they enjoyed it. As Week 2 began, we eagerly jumped back into the swing of learning. For teachers, this was a valuable time to get to know our students as learners, while the students had the opportunity to explore how they learn best. We are excited to see what this year holds for each Year 4 class and look forward to the incredible learning journeys ahead!

Year 6

This week, students participated in a LEGO activity that promoted teamwork, problem solving and collaboration. Working with new peers, they shared ideas, supported one another, and built friendships through creative construction.

OzTag Junior State Cup

Well done to all of our students who competed at OzTag Junior State Cup last weekend. I believe that nearly all our players made the finals series. Well done to Kyrie (3L) and Nia (6A) who won their Grand Final.

Sport Note

Now that the sport note deadline has passed, we will look to organise our Interschool Sport teams and begin some training sessions. This will be communicated to the students via meeting, the Sports Noticeboard and via SeeSaw.

   
Swimming

Good luck to Ashtiva when she competes in the Queensland Sprint Championships for swimming being held on Sunday.  She has qualified for:

• 50m freestyle,
• 50m backstroke, and
• 50m breaststroke.

We are all very proud of her.

IMPORTANT: Students Participating in Sports Events in 2025

The HPE team has met with current Year 4 & 5 students to explain the process for students who would like to represent Coomera Rivers State School in interschool and extracurricular sports events, in which a team uniform must be worn. At this stage, sports on offer include: Basketball, Rugby League, Touch, Netball, Oztag, Soccer, Table Tennis, Kakoda.

This information was shared with families by email and a paper copy was sent home with students (spare notes were available for students who were away, or who needed another note). This information can also be found on our school website.

It is IMPORTANT that parents read and agree to the conditions for sports participation for their child, outlined in the note on our school website, including associated costs.

Please note the following key dates:

Friday of Week 2, 2024 (7th Feb). Last day for Permission form to be returned. 

Friday Week 6, 2024 (7th March). Last day for Payment. Please contact Rosita Day (rday27@eq.edu.au) should you wish to discuss payment options.

The permission form acknowledges:

- the permission note covers ALL school sports events students elect to participate in.

- students must follow the CRSS Student Code of Conduct and Sports Team Code of Conduct.

- parents may opt their child our of the sports program at any time

- there may be additional activities through the year that may incur additional fees e.g. school athletics team, etc.

Please note: If, for any reason, you are unable to complete the event eligibility steps  by the advertised deadline, please contact the P&C PRIOR to the deadline and we will be able to assist. No further registrations can be accepted once the deadline has passed

A paper copy of the below information, along with a sponsorship booklet, was sent home by classroom teachers during Week 3.

For any questions please email the P&C.

The Week 7 home-made meal is

Don't forget to order your Wholesome Wednesday

We our committed to making the Crusaders Café menu one that all of our students and staff love.   

The only way to achieve this is through honest feedback and continual change and, with this in mind, we want to thank those families and staff that have provided their honest feedback. Please trust that any suggestion is being reviewed and considered.

Cafe volunteers needed next week

We are looking for a couple of Crusaders Cafe volunteers for next week.

To sign up to volunteer, simply register on the School24 App - Click on "Volunteer Roster" select "view roster", select "register" under the date you can help and then "ok" to confirm your registration.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

• on an excursion
• in the classroom
• in Crusaders Cafe
• at school events or
• in any other capacity within the school community

we_Need_You_2025_2_.pdf

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School24 is our one stop shop for Cafe and event ordering.

Now that you know your 2025 class name, please remember to go into the School24 app and update your child's 2025 class details.

By updating your class details, you ensure that orders are delivered on time and to the correct location.

If you are new to our school community, the below User Registration Guide will assist you in setting up your School24 account.

Oz Tag sign on