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

Cleaner Coomera Rivers State School

Our school is seeking a reliable and dedicated cleaner to join our team. Please refer to the link below for all information regarding the position.

6 May - 22 August

This year, our school has entered in the Premiers Reading Challenge. The Premier's Reading Challenge (PRC) is an annual state-wide initiative for state and non-state schools’ students. The challenge is not a competition however it aims to improve literacy and encourage children to read widely for pleasure and learning. For a student to successfully complete the challenge they must read or experience the allocated number of books for their year level during the reading period. Students who complete the challenge have their efforts recognised by receiving a Certificate of Achievement. 

On the 6^th of May your child received their ‘School Reader Record Form’ to take home to begin entering their read books. Once completed, sign and hand into the i-Centre.  

At the end of the challenge, all students who completed their log will receive a certificate. If your child would like to read more, and needs another record form, let Katie in the i-centre know.

To successfully complete the PRC, students must read or experience the specified number of books indicated in the table below in English or additional languages.

If you have any questions regarding this challenge, please email Louise Landers.   

Happy Reading!

Dear mums, dads, carers and colleagues

Winter is here - well according to the calendar anyway.  The wet weather today (and Saturday) has cooled things down quite a bit.  Please make sure that your children have the correct jumper and tracksuit top for when the temperature drops.

Every week is busy at school so it is important that children attend school on time every day.

Faces from the Prep excursion

Our Prep students headed off on their first school excursion this week, when they visited Sea World. Being an avid scuba diver, I love all things 'under the sea' and Sea World is a fantastic place to learn about these creatures.  Despite the rain, the students had a great day and managed the wet weather really well.

The sharks are always my favourite creature but for the Preppies, the dolphin show was definitely the highlight with lots of excited faces and wide eyes.  Thank you to the volunteers and staff for planning and leading the excursion.

Year 2 learners travel back in time

Year 2 went on excursion to the Beenleigh Historical Village where they saw how people lived in 'the olden days'.  The lifestyle differences are stark and the sitting in class at the school house was a highlight.  This was the 2nd building from Loganholme State School and it dates back to the late 1800s.  The original school house was unfortunately destroyed by fire a few years before this one was constructed.  I was Principal of Loganholme from 2007-2010 so this building holds a special appeal for me.  Thank you to our wonderful teachers and staff for making this experience so meaningful.

Oval seating project nears completion

The weather has held things up a lot but the area is nearly finished.  This is Stage 1.  The second stage, the Year 5&6 Ninja Warrior course is being organised.  Students will be involved in the process next week.  It will take a couple of months yet for the playground parts to be made and we are all excited to watch it being constructed.  

Member for Coomera, Michael Crandon visited the school on Wednesday to view the work.  He supported our P&C by funding the project through government finances.  We are all very grateful to him.  This is a wonderful contribution to our school.

Kokoda challenge is one week away

Last week we trained at the Nerang State Forest again.  This was the day we pushed hard to go as far as we could in the time available.  I was very pleased that we managed to easily travel between 8-10km in the 90 minutes - especially given the tough hills.

Next Saturday we compete in Brisbane at the Kokoda Schools Challenge where we take on the brutal 18km course.  We are fit and ready to go.

Special visitors are coming

In Week 8, we will host three visitors to our school.  They are undertaking a review for our school and will be speaking with staff, families and students to gauge their opinion about how the school is progressing.  We are looking forward to learning about their observations and recommendations for further improvement.

Kind regards

Vic

This week, we acknowledge the remarkable efforts of these amazing students who have shown dedication, perseverance, and a strong commitment to their learning. Congratulations to all on a fantastic week of learning!

Awards Gallery

Leadership Duty Awards

Awards Gallery

Celebrations of Learning

Informative Writing

Across the school students have been practising their Informative Writing! Come in to the I-centre to check out some of our WOW work from across the school!

Year 3

This week, Year 3 students enhanced their multiplicative skills through a hands-on exploration of arrays. During the active-learning, students used a variety of manipulatives to engage in differentiated activities. This supported students' conceptual understanding, using rows and columns to visually represent one and two-digit numbers, while forming number sentences to build mathematical fluency. Students also developed their collaboration and communication skills through this peer-learning opportunity. Well done students!

Year 4

In Science, we have been learning about the water cycle through engaging activities like dance and text analysis. They've also investigated the impact of pollution on our waterways and explored practical solutions they can implement, such as recycling. In Math, the focus has been on time, specifically estimation and duration. To make learning fun and meaningful, students played a silent ball game while tracking and comparing the actual game duration to their estimates. It’s been a week full of curiosity, creativity, and hands on learning.

Year 5

5L Buddy Activities Highlight Our Week

Every Thursday afternoon 5L students demonstrate their leadership skills by interacting with 1A. The children have enjoyed being read to, art and craft activities, outdoor games including skipping and sing-alongs. The smile on children’s faces say how much they appreciate each other’s company.

Year 6

This term in Science, Year 6 students have been exploring the planets of our solar system. They have researched detailed facts about each planet and recorded this information in their planet books. This process has helped them compare the characteristics of different planets. Additionally, students have studied planetary orbits during their English structured literacy lessons. Overall, the students have greatly enjoyed learning about these fascinating topics.

Students across the school have been doing activities to recognise Reconciliation Week. 6T students created some indigenous art work as an activity.

Growing good health habits

Today, our Pasifika students were thrilled to check in on the seeds they planted during our recent health initiative—and were amazed to discover they had grown into vibrant wheatgrass! Students learned that this superfood would be used to make a healthy juice, and were eager to try it.

They also got hands-on with juicing mango, pineapple, and limes, sampling the refreshing results. It was a joyful and engaging session, filled with surprise, taste-testing, and valuable conversations about staying healthy.

It’s always wonderful to see our Pasifika students connecting, learning together, and taking pride in their health journey.

Congratulations to Mila from 6T for receiving the first award for the Pacifikai Program showing respect, kindness and participation in these sessions.

Gratitude - Empathy - Mindfulness

A big congratulations to these two magnificent students who raised the highest amount of money for this year's Colour Explosion! Your enthusiasm, dedication, and outstanding effort are truly appreciated. What a fabulous achievement—well done!

Isaac L - 1L

Marrosia - 3C

Representative Sport

South Coast

Congratulations to Mischa who was selected in the South Coast Softball team on Wednesday. She will go to Ipswich in August for Queensland trials. Good luck Mischa ?

Shoutouts

1. Benji from 5B who has helped with the Long Jump pit this week. It was in great condition for our PE Classes.
2. Nia from 6A who received our Pacifikai award on Friday. She was a very respectful and engaged learner.

Sports Fun Days are coming soon

We will be holding our annual Sports Fun Days in Week 10 of this term.  Make sure you have your house shirts and colours ready!

Get your Sport House colours ready!

With our Sport Fun Day event scheduled for late this Term, now is time to start thinking about those house colour accessories!

Our sports house shirts are made of a breathable fabric, have a collar for sun protection, school logo and, most importantly, your house colour and name!

Orders of these shirts are open now on School24 and Stock is limited! 

We have included below the size chart to assist with sizing for your orders. This chart is also accessible from the School24 site when ordering.

Please note

Sports House Shirts are now located in a dedicated uniform ordering section of School24. Please click on the Uniform Online - Order Uniform tab on the home page to access ordering.

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

Get ready to refuel on sports day

Sports Fun Day's are just around the corner, and Crusaders Café is stepping up to the plate with Hotdog Meal Deals that are sure to keep your little athletes energised and ready to go for gold!

Whether your champ is sprinting down the track, leaping for long jump glory, or just cheering from the sidelines, we've got something delicious for everyone:

⚡ Regular Hotdog Meal $10

Vegetarian Hotdog Meal $11 

Gluten-Free Hotgod Meal $11

All orders can be made through School24 (under the event tab), but don’t get caught offside—orders close Friday, 20 June at 4pm sharp! ⏰

Fuel up, have fun, and let’s make this Sports Fun Day a winning one! 

See the attached flyer for all the details!

On your marks, get set… ORDER!

Crusaders Café

Halfway Through Term 2 – What a Wonderful Journey at OSHC!

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through Term 2! Time really does fly when you’re having fun, and at OSHC, the past few weeks have been filled with creativity, learning, and laughter.

The children have been thriving as they participate in a variety of enriching activities. From arts and crafts sessions that spark their imagination to outdoor games that build teamwork and confidence, every day has been an opportunity to grow, play, and connect.

STEM activities have also been a hit, with exciting experiments and construction challenges that encourage curiosity and problem-solving skills.

Friendships are blossoming, and it’s been heartwarming to see the older children mentoring the younger ones, creating a supportive and inclusive environment. Whether it’s through group games, reading corners, or collaborative projects, the sense of community at OSHC continues to shine brightly.

We’re so proud of the positive energy and enthusiasm the children bring with them each day. With so much already accomplished, we can’t wait to see what the rest of the term has in store!

The OSHC Team

The Week 10 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.