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

Dear mums, dads, carers and colleagues

Term 2 is underway and it will be filled with amazing opportunities for our students.  Across the next 44 school days we will experience:

• Interschool sport days
• Sports Fun Day
• School's Kokoda Challenge
• Junior school book fair
• Excursions for Prep, Year 1 and 5
• Swimming lessons for Year 3
• School disco
• Mother's Day
• Arts Showcase Concert
• Report cards and more

Please check the school calendar for dates and times.

ANZAC Day service

We held our annual ANZAC Day service at school yesterday.  I find these services to be a most poignant moment on the school calendar and am continually proud of the sombre and respectful manner in which our students and community commemorate the date.

Thank you to Ms Waide and Mrs Ellison for their wonderful preparations and for maintaining the very high standards we expect for this service.  Thank you also to our staff team for supporting the students at the service and 

Junior Book Fair

A special Junior School Book Fair will be held in the iCentre from the 29April to the 9May. Mums, dads and carers are welcome to visit the Book Fair before school from 7:30am and after school until 3:00pm. The book fair will also be open at various times throughout the day for purchases and students to visit and see the wonderful range of books for sale. 

Congratulations Flynn

Congratulations to Flynn on his selection this week into the Under 11 South Coast Rugby League team.  A terrific achievement.

The season is changing

I usually refer to ANZAC Day as the point in the year when the season begins to change and the cooler weather is usually close by.  Your children will need their winter uniform additions:

• School pullover is worn with the formal blues uniform and
• School tracksuit is worn with the sports uniform. 

Please contact me if you would like to request a change to this expectation.

Please order well before the first chilly day as stocks will be limited.  Remember to layer up under the uniform on colder days - keeping in mind that all classrooms are air-conditioned and will be lovely and warm.  

The Resilience Project lessons will be kicking off in Term 2 for all students.

Staff at Coomera Rivers started of the term with a GEM chat. Take a look below.

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.

We are exploring the possibility of offering low-cost student ID cards that would allow students to make café purchases over the counter, providing a convenient and secure way for them to buy snacks and meals during the school day.

Before moving forward, we’d love to hear your thoughts!

Would you be interested in purchasing a student ID card for your child if it allowed them to easily make café purchases at school?

Your feedback will help us determine whether this option would be beneficial for our school community. Please take a moment to share your input by completing the poll below.

Thank you for your continued support!

Last chance to order - Closes Tuesday 4pm

Last chance to redeem your vouchers - This Wednesday!

With this very special day fast approaching, get in quick to secure your Mother's Day Stall vouchers.

Available now via School24, we have $8, $10 and $12 gift vouchers ready for ordering. Stock is limited so don't delay - order today!

Students will then be able to redeem their voucher for a Mother's Day gift before school (7:45am – 8.20am) and during first break from Tuesday 29 April until Wednesday 7 May.

Orders close 4pm Tuesday 6 May if not sold our prior.

Happening TOMORROW morning!

Coomera Rivers will be a polling centre for the Federal Election tomorrow - Saturday 3 May.  

In conjunction with this, our P&C will be holding an Election Day BBQ from 8:00am until sold out.

We will have a range of cold drinks, sausage sizzle, bacon &egg burgers and sweet treats available to purchase.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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.