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

Coomera Rivers Community Fair

Save the Date  

Saturday 2 August | 1:00pm – 6:00pm

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of fun, food, and family festivities at our Coomera Rivers Community Fair. Mark your calendars now – this is one event you won’t want to miss!

We’re bringing the excitement with:

• Rides for all ages
• Sideshow Alley
• Showbags
• Animal farms & pony rides
• Delicious food trucks
• Adult Refreshment Station
• Face painting
• Build-your-own Teddy Bear experience
• Hydro blast your teacher (if you dare!)

✨ And to finish off the day… a spectacular FIREWORKS display!

Plus much, much more.

Pre-purchase Ride Passes

Next Thursday, we’ll be releasing discounted all day ride passes – be sure to grab yours early for the best value and shortest queues!

Invite your family. Tell your friends. Spread the word.  The place to be on Saturday 2 August is the Coomera Rivers Community Fair.

We can’t wait to see you there for an afternoon packed with community spirit and fun.

Dear mums, dads, carers and colleagues

We are continuing to fill our school days with learning and opportunities for students.  Headlining Week 9 was the Arts Showcase and mySpeak competitions.  Our mySpeak finals are next week so I will provide results in the next issue - along with the round up of the Year 5 excursion and the sports fun days.  Be sure to wear your house colours proudly and cheer loudly as the kids participate for fun, fitness and friendship. 

Colman - Foxwell - Pedley - Siganto

Safety message

Scooters and bikes inside the school grounds

Please remember the safety rule at school regarding bikes and scooters.  Bikes and scooters must be pushed when inside the school gates.  We ask riders to completely dismount and push their ride.  This applies to students and adults and all bikes and scooters.  

Arts Showcase impresses

The Semester 1 Arts Showcase Concert was held last night.  Our young performers presented enthusiastically to an appreciative and proud audience.  Strings, concert bands, choirs and dance items filled the stage - and we had a snippet of the 2025 Wakakirri performance.

We also bid farewell to Miss Abul - our strings teacher.  She is moving to another school in Brisbane (nearer to where she lives) for Semester 2.  Replacing her is Hannah Baker who popped in to the school this week.  

Thank you to Mrs Ellison, Mrs Enkelaar, Miss Abul and Mr Donnelly for their dedication to our young musicians across this semester.  The end of year concert will again be superb and you will see the growth the groups have made.  Thank you also to the many staff behind the scenes as well.  You are truly unsung heroes.  

Parent-teacher interviews

I will open the parent-teacher interview schedule next Friday evening and will use the newsletter to provide all the necessary information for you to make your appointments.  Please keep an eye out for the codes next week. 

Parent-teacher interviews are planned for Term 3 Week 3 - Monday 28 July.

Oval seating opening

The oval seating project will open to students next term.  It is hard to remember the ugly bank area that preceded it.  We still have work happening on the oval and are waiting to start the construction of the senior school Ninja Warrior course.  

This facility was made possible by our local member, Michael Crandon MP and will become a magnificent facility for our community.

mySpeak competition

We will complete our annual mySpeak competition finals next week.  Our school has a long and proud history of strong public speaking and I am sure this will continue this year.  Thank you to everyone who has supported our children with their speeches.  

NAIDOC Showcase

This week, the South East Region Department of Education proudly hosted its annual NAIDOC Showcase. State Schools and Early Childhood Centres across the region came together to celebrate and share the ways they are embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in their schools, classrooms, and curriculum.
With the support of Miss Shore and the Arts team, our students and teachers, we created a vibrant and meaningful display.  It featured work samples from Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week, alongside stunning artworks that reflect developing cultural understanding and creativity.

Students explored this year’s NAIDOC theme, 'The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy', with each year level delving into a unique focus area, from colours and patterns in nature, to native animals, significant sites, language, and identity.

We’re so proud of what our students have created. Their artwork, and our showcase as a whole is a testament to their learning and respect for culture. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed. We look forward to announcing the NAIDOC art competition winners at assembly early in Term 3.  Thank you sincerely to Miss Shore for her leadership.

Solid Pathways progress

Congratulations to Frankie, Scarlett and Zairah who have achieved Knowledge Status in Symmetry and Patterns as part of their Term 2 Solid Pathways lessons. Their dedication and effort were recognised with a special badge and certificate. Well done on this fantastic achievement and thank you to Miss Katie for leading this program.

Morning storytime

Exciting announcement - Morning Storytime Returns in Term 3

We’re thrilled to invite you to join us before school for our Morning Storytime sessions in the iCentre.  Start your day in the most delightful way — sharing stories, laughter, and quality time together. With a wide variety of engaging picture books, early readers, and class favourites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

These sessions are a wonderful way to connect, relax, and grow a love of reading.

? When: Term 3 - Every morning 8am - 8:20am

? Where: iCentre

No bookings required – just drop in and enjoy.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Kind regards

Vic

Hip hip hooray, these stars led the way! A big shout-out to our super-duper students for shining bright in their learning this week!

Awards Gallery

Celebration of Learning

Year 1

1L has been learning all about minibeasts and have loved exploring the fascinating world of these tiny creatures! One of their favourite discoveries has been how many minibeasts use camouflage to blend into their surroundings. Inspired by this, the students have had great fun hiding their own little camouflaged minibeasts around the classroom for others to find! 1L have also been busy becoming little researchers, using a range of books to find fascinating facts about minibeasts that they can include in their informative writing.

Year 2

The second term of the year, 2H has been full of energy, curiosity, and growth. From exciting new topics to hands-on projects and collaborative learning, our students have been diving deep and making great strides. Stay tuned for more highlights as we continue our journey of discovery!

We extend our sincere congratulations to the following students for their exemplary learning this week. Your dilligence and focus are truly admirable!

Awards Gallery

Leadership Duty

Awards Gallery

Environmental Warrior - Environmental Acts of Service Awards

Awards Gallery

Healthy Bodies, Strong Culture

To celebrate their learning, students enjoyed a vibrant fruit platter as a delicious end-of-term treat. It’s been wonderful to witness their excitement, curiosity, and growing awareness of how food choices support a healthy body and mind. Their engagement this term has been truly inspiring!

Gratitude - Empathy - Mindfulness

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.

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

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.

Have you registered for QParents? 

Here at Coomera Rivers, we encourage all families to register for QParents to help make school communication and administration easier and more efficient for you.

What is QParents?

QParents is a secure online portal that gives parents quick, easy access to your student information including timetables, report cards, payment history, enrolment history, behaviour records and attendance records.

Parents can also use QParents to report future absences, provide reasons for unexplained absences, update student addresses and medical records and pay outstanding invoices.

Coomera Rivers is working towards transitioning to QParents Consent Management for all excursion permissions and consent forms. This change will streamline the process for families by allowing consent to be provided digitally—eliminating the need for paper forms.

How do I register for QParents?

1. Your invitation code (these have been emailed to you - please check junk/spam folders).
2. Your child's EQ ID which can be found on any invoice you have received from the school.
3. 100 points of ID - see below.
4. Go to the QParents website to get started: https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/landing