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 4

Dear mums, dads, carers and colleagues

40 school days remain for the 2025 school year.  Gosh the year has zipped by.  Please make sure that your child is at school every day, on time, ready to learn.  

Congratulations to 6P who had the best class attendance of the school this week at over 96%.

Book week dress up day

Today was fabulous!  I am in awe of the ingenuity and creativity of parents when it comes to book week dress up day.  The costumes are truly next level.  While Wally, Harry & Hermione made a visit, we also had aliens, Dorothy & Toto, Jack and the beanstalk, Macca the alpaca, Bambi, a pigeon, evil queens, and even an amazingly creative magic carpet.

Be sure to check out the gallery images.

And the costume winners were:

Premier's reading challenge closes

Congratulations to each of the dedicated readers across our school for completing the Premier's reading challenge for 2025.  The list of senior students (and the photo gallery) is shown later in this issue.  Being 'Good at learning' is based on reading and these young learners are well on their way.  Congratulations to them and thank you to their families for supporting them on this terrific achievement.  Junior school winners will be announced on assembly this coming Monday.

Changes to annual awards

The annual awards assemblies are planned for Week 10 this term.  We want to acknowledge the excellence of students across the school at these assemblies, in terms of outstanding:

• academic achievement or
• focus on learning. 

I will explain the criteria next issue.   

2026 SRS (Student Resource Scheme Fees)

• Invoices for 2026 SRS have been generated today and will email out to you. If you do not receive this, please check your junk.
• The payments are due by 27 February 2026. 
• If you would like to set up a payment plan, and wish to discuss options, please email Rosita Day or reply to the invoice directly.
• The 2026 Year 3-6 invoices will show 'Non-Food Component' on the invoice.
• This wasn't updated to show 2026 Student Resource Scheme Fees, so we apologise for this.  
• For families who have school accounts with credits - these will automatically be applied to the 2026 SRS invoice. 

Crusaders Cafe survey

We are working hard to make the cafe a vital part of school lunches for families.  To help us continually improve, we  would appreciate your feedback. Please click here for the survey.

Dogs and pets at school

Please remember that pets are only allowed at school with prior consent (excluding service animals).  This rule is for the safety and well-being of all students.

Kind regards

Vic   

Please:

• Wear a RED shirt on free dress day on 31 October
  
  
• Make a Gold Coin donation to the Daniel Morcombe Foundation.  We will collect the donations at school.

Friday 7 November

We are encouraging all students and staff to don their cultural, traditional, or national attire, showcase national colours, or proudly represent their favourite national sports teams. So on Friday 7 November, we will come together to honour and celebrate the rich tapestry of backgrounds that make our school community so vibrant and unique.  

Congratulations to our amazing senior students who have received awards this week! Your hard work, leadership, and dedication continue to inspire those around you!

Awards Gallery

Leadership Duty

Awards Gallery

Celebrations of Learning 

3J get creative with 3D shapes

3J have been diving into the world of 3D shapes! We explored what makes a shape three-dimensional and learned about faces, edges, and vertices. The classroom was buzzing with excitement as students investigated real-life 3D objects and shared where they could spot them in everyday life. Then came the fun part – creating our own 3D shapes! Using playdough, toothpicks, and paper nets, students became little engineers, experimenting with different ways to build cubes, pyramids, and prisms. It was a hands-on, messy, and marvellous way to learn.

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

6T students have recently begun their reading sessions with the Kindy children, and what a wonderful start it has been! Each week, our senior students spend time engaging in conversational reading, sharing books, asking questions, and helping our youngest learners develop a love of reading. It’s been heart warming to see 6T students showing such patience, enthusiasm, and leadership as they support the Kindy children’s early literacy journey.

Worldclass Skateboarding Superstar

Huge congrutulations to Louie who recently travelled to Montreal, Canada to compete in the Open Mens Vert contest against amateur and professional skateboarders from around the world. Louie placed 2nd in the Qualifier, went through the semi finals and placed 10th out of the 24 finalists. What an amazing achievement!

Check out the video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sCuCIsGdRw 

Muay Thai Champion

Following Reggie's recent success when he won his bout against a Muay Thai world champ, he will be heading to Brisbane this week to compete in the World Championships at the Chandler Arena. We are all cheering for you Reggie and win or lose, we are all proud of your achievements!

In Week 1, our Year 5 and 6 students took part in an exciting launch to their HASS projects through Global Innovators Day.

The day was filled with creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking as students stepped into the role of changemakers — young entrepreneurs determined to make a difference in the world. Working in groups, they explored a range of local and global issues, discussed the United Nations Global Goals, and identified causes they felt passionate about.

Each group developed a clear problem statement to guide their focus and then brainstormed possible solutions. After thoughtful discussion, students selected one innovative idea to develop into a business concept, which they will refine over the coming weeks in preparation for the upcoming Global Innovators Trade Show later this term.

The energy, collaboration, and creativity displayed throughout the day were inspiring. We can’t wait to see the final projects our young changemakers bring to life — each one working towards a better, fairer, and more sustainable world.

Congratulations to the students below who completed the 2025 Premier Reading Challenge. Year 3-Year 6 students received their certificate on Monday. The Prep to Year 2 students will receive their certificates this Monday. We are very proud of their efforts for reaching their reading goal and completing the challenge. We look forward to tackling the challenge again in 2026.

Awards Gallery

Gratitude - Empathy - Mindfulness

The four main pillars of The Resilience Project are Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness & Emotional Literacy (GEM + EL). 

As we start preparing for the 2026 school year, it is very important that we know if any students will not be returning to Coomera Rivers. This information plays a vital role in helping us plan class structures, allocate staffing, and ensure the very best start for all students.

If your child will not be returning in 2026, please contact our Enrolment Officer Kylie Finch, kfinc0@eq.edu.au, as soon as possible. Your support in keeping us informed is greatly appreciated.

Do you have a school-aged child ready to start their exciting learning journey, or know a family who does? We’d love to welcome them to Coomera Rivers!

Enrolling early helps us prepare for a smooth and positive start to school life, ensuring every child feels supported from day one.

Please contact our Enrolment Officer, Kylie Finch, kfinc0@eq.edu.au for more details on the process.

Staff Appreciation Day is almost here!

Want a fun way to say “You’re awesome!” to one of our incredible staff? 
Why not surprise them with a Crusaders Café Gift Card! ☕

It’s the perfect little treat — coffee, snacks, or lunch on you — and a super easy way to spread some joy.

Grab yours today via School24 and let’s fill our school with smiles (and maybe a few extra coffees).

Let’s make this Staff Appreciation Day one to remember! 

Your feedback is welcomed

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.

If you would like to share your feedback for Crusaders Café, please do so here. If you have a suggestion or a question, please email us.     

Spring Vacation Care Recap

Our OSHC Vacation Care program has been packed with excitement, creativity, and unforgettable moments! From cultural celebrations to thrilling outdoor activities, the holidays were full of joy for both our students and staff. Here's a quick look at some of the highlights:

Week 1:

We kicked off Vacation Care with the ultimate Silent Disco, and it was a hit—students danced in sync to their favorite tunes,played their favourite dance party games and sung till their hearts content, creating magical moments and plenty of smiles.

Our Roller Skating Excursion was another unforgettable moment! Despite some falls, the children showed incredible resilience, helping one another get back up, and cheering each other on as they rolled their way around the rink. Their teamwork and determination were truly inspiring!

Little Green Thumbs visited for a hands-on free building workshop, where the children got to build their very own wooden masterpieces. It was incredible to see the designs the children came up with, putting lots of thought and effort into making something they were proud of!

Next, the children took on a colorful Putt Putt Adventure at Mermaid Beach, filled with laughs, high-fives, and a surprise slushy treat to end the day.

On the Friday of week one, we held a spectacular Colour Fun Run! The children raced through slime pools, water slides, and a noodle dodge, and the grand finale—a surprise foam machine—left everyone in awe! One of the funniest moments of the day was when the children got the chance to slime Miss Caitlin, which had them all in stitches! ? The day was full of laughter, fun, and teamwork, with our educators getting just as involved as the kids. It was a memorable event, with many kids saying it was the best day they've had at the centre so far! ?

Week 2:

Old Mac Farms visited us in Week 2, bringing along some cute and cuddly farm animals for the children to interact with and learn about. 

Next, we had a memorable day at Dreamworld – which was a real highlight. The children had an amazing time meeting animals, including a two-day-old baby goat, enjoying the Tiger Show, and braving thrilling rides. It was a fantastic mix of adventure and learning! ??

Bubblicious Creations came out and wowed our children and educators with her magnificent bubble show. Everyone was blown away with the giant bubbles! Bubble slime was also on the agenda for the day which we knew would be a hit amongst the children.

Then it was off to the new and exciting Robina Park, where the kids explored slides, water play, trampolines, and climbing walls, pushing themselves to new heights with their friends.

We ended the holidays with an exciting Cultural Day, where students embraced the beauty of diverse cultures. They had their faces painted with different designs, tried a new fun Korean game, Gonggi (which was a hit among our younger students) and enjoyed cultural cooking activities, all the while learning about the different cultures that make up our Coomera Rivers OSHC community. The day was filled with laughter, learning, and a true sense of community, including

A Month of Memories
From exciting outings to creative workshops and hilarious games, this holiday program has been filled with laughter, teamwork, and unforgettable moments. Thank you to everyone who made it possible—we can’t wait for the next adventure!

Stay tuned for more fun and laughter at OSHC.

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

Our uniform provider, The School Locker, has advised that there will be a uniform price increase effective from 1 October this year.

They have shared that these increases are unavoidable and are due to rising operational costs.

If your family is in need of any new uniforms, you may wish to make your purchases before this date to take advantage of current pricing.