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

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.

Dear mums, dads, carers and colleagues

Today is the final day for Term 1.  The term has been very busy - made more so by the interruption by Cyclone Alfred.  The events this term have been many and my highlights include:

• Parent-teacher interviews
• NAPLAN testing
• School free dress day to support Rare Disease Day (Stripes)
• Cross-country carnival
• Colour Explosion
• Parents joining us in classrooms
• School photos

Regional chess tournament

Congratulations to the Kenneth, Braeden, Ryan, Lachlan, Aiden, Matias, Toby, Tai and Maksim on how well they represented our school at the regional chess tournament this week at St Stephens College.  I am extremely grateful to Mrs Amies for leading our team to the event.  She reports fantastic successes on the board and superb etiquette shown by our players, win, lose or draw.  

Special congratulations to:

• Ryan
• Tai
• Aiden
• Toby and
• Lachlan 

on earning place medallions at the event.

Reminder about e-scooter and e-bike rules

As e-scooters and e-bikes become more common on our roads, footpaths, and in parks, it’s important to be aware of the rules to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment. Specific regulations apply to personal mobility devices (PMD), which includes e-scooters, e-skateboards, and other small, electrically powered transport options.  These regulations mean that the devices cannot be brought to school.  

To ride a PMS, you must be at least 16 years old, or at least 12 years old and supervised by an adult while riding the device. Children under 12 years of age must not ride personal mobility devices. PMD are allowed on footpaths, shared paths, and bicycle paths but riders must always give way to pedestrians. Helmets are required if the device has an electric motor.

Queensland Police can and do issue fines for e-scooter and e-bike riders who break road rules, including speeding, using a phone while riding, and not wearing a helmet. For further information please visit PMD Road Rules.

School ANZAC Day service

We will be holding the school service for ANZAC Day at 8:45am on Thursday 24 April in our hall.  Everyone is welcome to join us as we pay our respects to our veterans both fallen and returned.

Easter concert

Well done to our students and staff on a wonderful Easter concert this morning.  Thank you also to the terrific audience.  This was a lovely way to end the term.  

Easter vacation

I would like to wish everyone a very safe and happy Easter vacation.  I hope the weather is kind and you are able to enjoy some quality time with friends and family.  I look forward to seeing everyone again when Term 2 starts on Tuesday 22 April.

Kind regards & happy Easter

Vic

This morning, our Prep and Year 1 students lit up the stage with their amazing talent during our Easter Concert.  With big, excited smiles—and just a few nervous butterflies— they delivered wonderful performances that had the audience beaming with pride. We even had a very special surprise visit from the Easter Bunny, adding an extra touch of magic to the day!

It was heart-warming to see so many proud parents, grandparents, and carers capturing these special moments with plenty of photos and videos. A huge congratulations to all our little performers for their confidence, enthusiasm, and fantastic energy.

Representative Sport

South Coast selections

Congratulations to Maioha (Basketball) & Paxton (AFL) who have been selected in the South Coast team for their respective sports.  These are both outstanding achievements.

A HUGE congratulations to all the hardworking students who gave it their all this week!

Awards Gallery

Leadership Duty 

Congratulations to the following students who have achieved 10 leadership duties so far this term. Well done!

Ariana - 6C

Ruby - 6C

Rule Rangers

We are excited to introduce our Year 6 student leaders, who will play a vital role in upholding the values of Coomera Rivers State School. These dedicated students will lead by example, ensuring that our school remains a safe, respectful, and engaging place for learning:

Elizabeth - Be Safe - 6M

Breanna - Be Respectful - 6T

Mila - Be a Learner - 6T

Celebrations of Learning

Year 3

Well! Ten weeks of Term 1 are almost over. What a busy term it has been, especially experiencing Cyclone Alfred in the middle of it all. And then there was more rain, I'm sure we're all thankful to see the end of the it. There was a substantial amount of "huffing and puffing" during the Cross Country last week, but everyone gave of their best.

We all enjoyed sharing our ideas on the board when we created our story plan about Candyland. Our characters were Gummy Monster dad, Cookie Monster mum and little Jelly babies. In Candland there was a magical Flowberry Fizz River and A Hubbaba Slide. The Sweet family ate too many sweets and Dr Smarties saved the day by giving them a  Life Saver each. The moral of the story was: eating healthy food is better for you.

Year 4 

Cardboard Arcade Afternoon

Our Year 4 students recently showcased their incredible creativity and engineering skills during our much-anticipated Cardboard Arcade Afternoon! Parents were invited into the classrooms to experience firsthand the amazing, hand-built arcade games designed by our talented students.

From exciting challenges to interactive games, we saw an incredible variety of designs, each carefully crafted with dedication and imagination. Parents and students alike had a fantastic time playing the games, celebrating wins, and collecting prizes.

We are so proud of our Year 4 students for their hard work and ingenuity in bringing their arcade games to life. It’s always a joy to see the innovative ideas they come up with each year!

If you were able to join us, we hope you had as much fun as we did and left feeling just as proud of our students’ achievements. Thank you for your support in making this event such a success!

Year 5

Students in 5Y have been hard at work using their creativity and scientific knowledge to design unique animals capable of surviving extreme weather conditions! Through thoughtful consideration of physical and behavioural adaptations, they developed incredible creatures suited for everything from blistering bushfires to powerful cyclones. Their imaginative designs showcased a deep understanding of adaptation and survival, and we couldn't be prouder of their efforts.

Well done to all our young innovators!

Year 6

On Thursday, March 27, and Friday, March 28, our Year 6 students embarked on an unforgettable adventure at the Runaway Bay Sport and Leadership Excellence Centre. Despite the wet weather, spirits remained high as students embraced a variety of exciting activities, including beach games, stand-up paddleboarding, laser tag, archery, Indigenous games, Survivor challenges, and team-building activities. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to build resilience, teamwork, and leadership skills while making lifelong memories.

Spelling Bee - Years 5 & 6

The top spellers in Years 5 & 6 battled in a Spelling Bee! Congratulations to all students who participated. The results were as follows:

Year 5 Spelling Bee Champion - Aarohi

Year 5 Spelling Bee Runner-up - Haelan

Year 6 Spelling Bee Champion - Gigi

Year 6 Spelling Bee Runner-up - Aayan, Emma

Each year, the Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) State International Officer runs competitions for school children from Prep to Year 6, in line with the QCWA's nominated Country of Study. In 2025, the Country of Study is Ontario Province, Canada.

The QCWA School Children's International Competition runs alongside the QCWA Branch Members own study program. So, while members are learning, school children can also participate in fun and educational activities focused on a specific country. 

This year QCWA members will be exploring all aspects of life and living in Ontario, including history and religion, people and fashion, language, geography and industry, flora and fauna, food and cooking, crafts and traditions and many other aspects of Ontario Province.

The competition is for individual students who wish to participate and please note this is not compulsory.

The Division levels are:

Prep - Colouring-in Competition A4 picture (see picture below). 

Year 1 - Colouring-in Competition A4 picture (see picture below - using correct colours for the flag).

Year 2 - Poster A4 size, hand drawn - any aspect of the Country of Study including Country title and captions.

Year 3 - Poster A3 size - Flora and Fauna of Contry of Study. Must show an interesting title. Any medium (coloured/collage/painted).

Year 4 - Tourism Poster A3 size - include name of Country and emblem/s. Minimum writing - maximum impact. 

Year 5 - Computer Generated Only Project Booklet - (Min 3 - Max 6) A4 size sheets - work to go on one side only. Judging Sheet, available on the QCWA website, Member's OnlyLog-in section.

Year 6 - Computer Generated Only Project Booklet - (Min 6 - Max 4) A4 size sheets - work to go on one side only. Judging Sheet, available on the QCWA website, Member's Only Log-in section.

Guidelines:

Prep - Colouring-in should be neat and between the lines. 

Year 1 - As above. 

Year 2/3 - Poster to have impact and not be too cluttered with information.

Year 4 - Impact is important, minimum writing.

Year 5/6 - See Judging Sheet. Booklet to be stapled on left hand side and placed in a plastic sleeve.

Only one winner will be awarded at each level of competition. 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes and certificates may be awarded for each section.

If you would like a copy of the colouring-in picture, please see Miss Katie in the i-Centre. Entries will close Friday 16th May 2025 and can be given to Miss Katie.

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