Term 2 Week 2 2022

Principal's Report

Welcome Back

Welcome back to term 2, the term we get 2022 back on an even keel! There are many events and opportunities for students this term from Cross Country, Athletics Day, Under 8’s Day, School Review, launch of our school coffee shop, Mother's Day and the refilming of our school song. You can stay updated with these events via the school newsletter, website and facebook. In all of that our students have got off to a flying start with their learning this term. A reminder that our Senior Parade starts at 8:40 am and our Junior Parade at 9:50am on Friday mornings.

School Review

Every Queensland State School is reviewed by the Education Improvement Branch (EIB) at least once every four years. The reviews play an important part in how the department supports school improvement. They provide schools with independent feedback, tailored to their context and needs. Principals use the review findings to work with their school community and Assistant Regional Director (or Principal Supervisor) to develop clear actions to move the school forward. Our School Review will take place over four days commencing 23 May.

Review process

Reviews are conducted by experienced educators trained in the use of the National School Improvement Tool, a nationally recognised framework for reviewing teaching and learning practices. We will have four school reviewers at our school during this time. The reviewers will look closely at our school’s performance data and speak with a wide range of staff, students, parents and community members to get an accurate picture of the school. Unlike many other review systems, schools aren’t ranked or given a performance rating. Instead, the school is given a comprehensive report for consideration. The report details key findings and recommended improvement strategies to maximise student outcomes. This report will be available towards the end of the school term.

Parent and community participation

Feedback from parents and the community is an important part of school reviews, with everyone encouraged to have their say. To register your interest in participating in a review, please contact me via the school office or email info@coolumss.eq.edu.au. The reviewers for our school are Bradley Clark, Richenda Wagner, Lee Gerchow and Clare Grant who will also be available before and after school to talk to parents during drop off and pick up.

RideScore

Help Please! The RideScore program is officially up and rolling.  We have 168 students registered in the program, but we need more!  We are aiming for 20% of the school population (202) to be registered and currently we only have 16.6%. We are 4^th on the leader board, who can help us to get to 3^rd,2^nd or 1^st?

Remember to pair your beacon to your app! Of our 168 students registered, 32 of our students have not paired their beacons. If your beacon isn’t paired, your children will not receive points and you will not receive arrival or departure notifications. 

We also have 36 students with zero trips recorded. So please get rolling – help us get active and reduce traffic congestion around the school by riding and scooting to school. Participating children are loving it!

Participating students who have reached 20 points will soon be receiving their new bike lights – these will be distributed via their teacher. 

For any queries about the program, please contact ridescore@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and Colleen and Kari will be only too happy to help you.

Anthony Ryan
Principal

Queensland Engagement and Wellbeing Survey

In Week 3 our Year 6 students are invited to take part in the Queensland Engagement and Wellbeing (QEW) Survey.

We know that wellbeing and engagement are important parts of your child’s life at school. The QEW Survey is designed to measure how students view their wellbeing and engagement across different topics. The information we get from the survey helps us better understand and support our students.

An information letter will be sent out to parents and carers. If you have any questions, please contact the school. More information, including FAQs, can be found on the Education website:

https://qed.qld.gov.au/publications/reports/statistics/schooling/students/queensland-engagement-wellbeing-survey

Christine McInally
Acting Deputy Principal - Student Wellbeing

Cross Country News

Congratulations to all of our students who ran the Cross Country. It was a great atmosphere with plenty of smiles during the event and exhausted smiles after the event. Well done to Cooloola who were the successful house this year. Good luck to those that have made it to the school team and will represent us at the regional event in the coming week.

Special mention goes to our Age Champions:

News from 2F

Each day the students of 2F focus on what kindness looks and sounds like and how they can be a big important part of the Kindness Culture at Coolum SS. As a class we created an Act of Kindness calendar to do over the holidays, to spread kindness and make someone else smile. Here are some of the kind acts the students did during their holidays.

I bought a punnet of raspberries for a stranger when we saw them drop theirs all over the ground. It made them feel happy -  Leo

I gave my Mum an 8 second hug every morning -  Jonathon

I donated my old toys that I didn’t need anymore – Frankie

I smiled at my Mum and it made her smile back at me – Finley

I drew a picture of a rainbow for my Mum and it made her feel happy – Tilly

I recycled my rubbish over the holidays – Olive

A stranger dropped his wallet on the ground and I picked it up and gave it back to him. It made him smile – Sophia

I called my Nanny in Victoria to see how she was. It made her feel happy – Rylie

I smiled at my friend Willow and she smiled back at me – Hunter

I made dinner for my Mum, Dad and sister -  Benny

I called my Pa in Ireland and it made him feel happy -  Harley

I moved a chair out of the way to let a lady get through - Harlow

I helped my Mum carry the food when her hands were full -  Pippa

I shared my Easter eggs with my brother – Fox

I let my brother join in and play with me  -  Blake

I helped my Mum and Dad cook dinner  -  Willow

I shared my craft on the plane with a little boy sitting near us – Tilda

I hugged my Mum for 10 seconds  -  Jacob

I gave my Mum a compliment and told her she was kind  -  Elwood

I cuddled my Mum every day – Marli

I called my Grandma in Russia to say hello and it made her smile – Masha

I smiled at someone walking by and they smiled back at me  - Lennox

 I called my Dad to say hello because he is special -  River

Kellie Frew
Teacher of class 2F

2023 Enrolments for Coolum State High School

Year 6 students wishing to apply for the Coolum High School Academic Learning Program for High Achievers (ALPHA) may collect an application form from our school Administration Office. Please note the closing date for ALPHA applications to be submitted to the high school is Friday 20 May.

Further information on the ALPHA program is available on the Coolum State High School website.

P&C News

Next P&C Meeting: is scheduled for Tuesday May 3 at 7pm. All welcome - due to limited capacity in the P&C centre, please register your interest to attend via zoom from the comfort of your own home. Email: pandc@coolumss.eq.edu.au by Tuesday May 3 noon and we will send you the Zoom link.

Mother's Day Stall: We are running a Mother's Day Stall again this year.  If you are able to help out on the stall on Wednesday 4, Thursday 5 or Friday 6 May please contact the P&C Office/ Uniform Shop on 5471 9371.  The stall will be open 8am-8.30am, 10.30am-11am, 12.30pm-1pm and 2.30pm-3pm on these days, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Safe School Travel committee: Next meeting Wednesday May 4 at 9am at school (venue tba). If you have an interest in Safe School Travel (roads, carparks, crossings, transport etc) issues, you are very welcome to attend. Email: pandc@coolumss.eq.edu.au to register your attendance.

Coffee Shop: We are open! Come and enjoy a freshly brewed barista coffee at the PCC Cafe, open daily 8am-11am. Meet Barista Bec for a friendly welcome and hot cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate.

Tuckshop Volunteer: We are always looking for voluteers at our tuckshop. If you can spare any time to help out, please chat with Gayle in the tuckshop.

Denise French
P&C Manager

Save the date!

QParents

Did you know that the QParents portal is available for Coolum State School? QParents enables schools to offer parents secure access to information about their child. Parents can communicate directly with the school and update their child’s address and medical conditions, submit reasons for absences and make online payments for school invoices.

Families of new enrolments for 2022 will soon receive an email invitation to register for QParents. You will then be able to register via the secure QParents website: qparents.qld.edu.au using the unique invitation code provided in the email. You will require your child’s unique EQ ID to complete the process, please email us info@coolumss.eq.edu.au to request this. 

QParents is available to all families and not just our new families! If you would like to receive your unique invitation code and child's EQ ID please email us info@coolumss.eq.edu.au to request this. 

Contact details

Have you changed your mobile number recently? Have you moved house?

It's important that we hold up to date contact details for you and your nominated emergency contacts. If you would like to update your details please pop in to the Administration Office or email us at info@coolumss.eq.edu.au . 

Dates for your diary

RideScore Active Schools

REGISTER NOW!

1. Do you live close to school?
2. Do your children have a bike or scooter?
3. Would you like peace of mind knowing your children have safely arrived at school?

If you answered YES to these questions, then RideScore is for you!

We are one of nine Sunshine Coast schools that have been invited to trial the RideScore Active Schools Program in 2022.

What is RideScore?

RideScore is an incentive-based program delivered by Sunshine Coast Council and We Ride Australia to increase active travel to and from school. The program is open to all students who ride a bike or scooter to school, as these can easily be fitted with beacons.

Participating students will receive a personal sensor (beacon) to attach to their bike or scooter. The school bike storage facility will be fitted with a Bluetooth reader that detects the signal from the beacon and sends a notification to the nominated contact that the student has arrived at or departed the school gate.  Please note that the beacon is not a tracking device, it only records school arrivals and departures.

Data is collected by the online platform, enabling incentives to be offered at certain milestones.

Activities will also be planned throughout the school year to promote and encourage active travel, including cycling education classes for all Year 4 students.

How do I register?

Step 1 - Download the RideScore App (Search for ‘RideScore’ in the App Store or on Google Play)

Step 2 – Receive your sign on bag (will be distributed via the classrooms) that includes:

• Your child’s beacon & instructions on how to pair and fit
• Bike Lock
• Scorecard
• Road Safety Information

Step 3 – Start riding or scooting

Step 4 – Visit the RideScore website for great resources and safety tips