Term 1 Week 6
Principal's Report
SafeST Committee Update
Our SafeST committee has been active working alongside Sunshine Coast Council, Queensland Transport and Main Roads to discuss options for the Coolum Yandina Road and School Road intersection, and School Road upgrades. As a result of the announcement to the Coolum Yandina Road and School Road intersection upgrade to occur towards the end of this year, council has fast tracked works on School Road. The plans for School Road include a new drop off area which should fit 10 cars and additional car parks. I was provided plans for this project this week. Next week we have arranged a special SafeST meeting on Wednesday 6 March at 1:30pm to share the plans for the works on School Road the intersection of School Road and Coolum Yandina Road. These works will have an impact on student waiting areas and active transport on School Road. During the meeting we will discuss solutions to this and also share the current School Master plan including the designs for the new building that incorporates Administration 12 classrooms and new tuckshop. We invite all interested parents and community members to come along.
Anthony Ryan
Principal
News from 1S
In 1S we have been writing descriptions about characters. Soon we are going to write a description of what we would like to be when we grow up. Last Friday we dressed up as our FUTURE SELVES. Here is what we would like to be when we are older;
James – I would like to be a vet so I can calm the animals down.
Piper – I would like to be a vet so I can look after the pets.
Harry – I would like to be a firefighter so I can fight fires.
Indi – I would like to be an Australia Zoo keeper so I can look after animals.
Leni – I would like to be a vet because I love animals.
Boe – I would like to be a netball coach so I can teach kids how to throw the ball in the air.
Dusty – I would like to be a fisherman and catch BIG fish.
Angus – I would like to be a builder because I always build stuff.
Bodhi – I would like to be a nurse because I want to help people to stay alive.
Ollie – I would love to be a motorbike rider because it’s cool.
Azaliyah – I would like to be a doctor so I can help people get better.
Sunny – I would like to be a builder so I can build houses for people that don’t have a house to live in.
Leo – I would like to be a bug catcher so I can look for bugs all day.
Rahnee – I would like to be a police officer so I can keep everyone safe.
Jarrah – I would like to be a ninja so I can have a cool car and gadgets.
Tom – I would like to be a basketball coach so I can do cool tricks.
Elkie – I would like to be a zoo keeper so I can look after animals and cuddle them.
Finn - I would like to be an icecream man so I can keep people cool.
Elliott – I would like to be a zoo keeper so I can look after animals.
Finley – I would like to be a gymnast because it is fun.
Remi – I would like to be a policeman so I can keep everyone safe.
Van – I would like to be a zoo keeper so I can look after the animals.
1S also wrote a description about Mr Ryan –
Mr Ryan is 30 years old.
Mr Ryan has grey hair and long hairs on his arms. He wears a blue shirt with a badge on it and he wears a black watch on his right hand. Mr Ryan is long.
Mr Ryan is kind and smart and funny. He is brave and strong.
Mr Ryan tells us the rules on Parade and gives us awards every week. He has an office that he works in quietly.
Mr Ryan is our principal.
Paula Siddans
Teacher of 1S
News from 1F
Last week the children in Year 1 came dressed as what they want to be when they grow up.
Arik: “I want to be a fireman because they get to drive a big truck.”
Sam: “I want to be a Police Officers because they will get to drive really fast cars and catch robbers.
Eli: “I want to be a Professional Soccer player because you can shoot goals and you get to be famous and have lots of money.”
Mabel: “I want to be a teacher because you can teach kids stuff and help them to learn. I also like kids.”
Macey: “I want to be a Dancer because you get to do lots of dancing on stage.”
Kye: “I want to be a Pilot. I want to fly a jet.”
Zoe: I want to be a Vet because I like to help animals.”
Kai L: “I want to be a Soccer Player because you get lots of money and it’s fun to play.”
Kai G: “I want to be a Fisherman because I like going fishing with my dad”.
Zeke: I want to be a Policeman because you get to catch robbers.”
Kai B: “I want to be a Weather Reporter man because you can check the weather and find out what it is so I will know if I have to stay inside.”
Riley: “I’m going to be an Artist because I like to draw and artists draw and paint.”
Ivy Quinn: “I want to be a ichthyologist because I get to work on animals and science.”
Isla: “I want to be a Scientist because I like figuring things out and asking questions.”
Olivia: “I want to be a Make-up Artist so I can do pretty make-up stuff.
Sascha: “ So I can guard outside and make sure no criminals come in.
Arik: “I want to be a Policeman. I get to drive fast cars and catch robbers.”
Mia: “I want to be a Doctor so I can do people’s surgery.”
Liam: “ I want to be a Professional skater. I love Skating.”
Ivy W: “I want to be a Gymnastic’s Teacher because if children can’t do gymnastics. I can teach them how to do it”.
Ari: “I want to be a Zoo Keeper so I get to look after snakes and pat them and show them to people. I also get to speak in a microphone’
Bohana: “I want to be a Dancer."
Callie: “I want to be a Face Painter because I like to paint people’s faces"
Lesleigh Foster
Teacher of 1F
Year 3 News
The year 3 students have been busy in our English lessons this term and have embarked on an exciting journey into the realm of fantasy narratives. The students have been immersed in exploring the structure of these narratives and the language features essential for crafting fascinating tales. It's been wonderful to see their writing evolve and improve with each passing week as they implement the writing skills they are learning in class.
As part of our fantasy writing unit, we would like for the Year 3 students to come to school dressed as their favourite fantasy character on Tuesday 5 March. This fun-filled day will provide them with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of fantasy. We will have a range of activities planned to complement our fantasy dress up day, including a scavenger hunt around the school that will involve that student doing a variety of different learning activities that directly correlates with their learning for the term.
Year 6 Camp
Project Year 6 Camp: Interviews conducted by Olivia, Saraya, Scarlett, Dylan and Matilda, part of the all- new BTS journalism team. (What is BTS? Coolum State School’s new school magazine – stay tuned for more details in the future…)
The Year 6 cohort recently embarked on a four-day camp in a new location, up in the Gympie region, a long way from the traditional Tallebudgera Camp destination. Interview questions included details about the food, activities, accommodation, challenges and possible fun factor. Here are some of their responses:
Ivy: We went to Gympie Garapine. We had so much fun with lots of activities at camp. I ate ham sandwiches, spaghetti, honey soy chicken, pie, ice cream, brownies and chicken wraps. The activities were big swing, crate climbing, survival skills, team work challenges and archery. The cabins were wooden, cosy, and had squeaky beds. We saw lots of lizards and birds’ eggs. We played lots of different games.
Indiya: Some of the food was good. There were ten people in our cabin. We did crate climbing and the giant swing. I would go again.
Ella: I enjoyed grade six camp because I was always with my friends. I liked the activities such as the giant swing because it was fun gliding through the air. I didn’t like the harnesses and was challenged by nothing. I learnt leadership skills and now I miss being with my friends every second. The food was okay.
Luca: At the start camp was scary as I wasn’t good at sleepovers, but it was a scary kind of fun. The most exciting thing for me was the giant swing - I felt a little sick but except for that it was fun.
Coolum State School would like to give huge thanks to all of the teachers and staff that gave up their own time to support our students on camp. Enriching opportunities such as this would not be possible without it.
Japanese Word of the Week
Yabai ( ヤバイ ) = crazy (the good or the bad kind, depending on the context)
Yabai is modern Japanese slang often used by the younger generation. It can be a comment on something that is extremely good or it could also mean the situation is very bad.
Brad Yaxley
Japanese Teacher
STEM News
This term, students in Years 1,2 and 3 have been working towards their Technology focussed units in our STEM room.
Year 1 students have been working in the Design Technologies area where they were initially learning about materials and their properties in line with their science unit. Students have now transitioned into learning about the production of some of the materials that they are now familiar with. Our Food and Fibre unit will see Year 1 design solutions for problems on a farm to produce food.
Year 2 students have been engaging with moving objects. They have been using Lego to gain an understanding of forces and motion as they plan and conduct investigations about the cause and effect of push and pull forces.
Finally, our Year 3 students have been investigating Digital Systems like computers and other electronic devices to understand how they work and problems they solve. They are now learning about computational thinking and how they can use algorithms to represent a sequence of steps.
It has been fantastic to see the level of engagement in the classroom with students working toward these tasks.
Cornelia Sutton
STEM Teacher
Student of the Week
P&C News
What's happening with School Road car parking? Come along to the Safe School Travel meeting on Wednesday March 6 at 1.30pm and see the council's plans. This work is due to happen over the Easter holidays - a council design representative will be in attendance to answer your questions and concerns. RSVP: pandc@coolumss.eq.edu.au or phone 54719371- venue to be announced.
Coolum State School P&C Association Annual General Meeting: is on Wednesday 27 March at 6pm in the P&C Centre/Uniform Shop. All positions will be declared vacant and nominations are welcome. Further information: email pandc@coolumss.eq.edu.au or phone 54719371. You are welcome to attend in person or from home via Teams. Please let Denise French know if you would like to attend electronically on 5471 9371 or email PandC@coolumss.eq.edu.au
If you are able to spare some time helping at the car & bike show on Sunday 17 March, please phone 5471 9371 or email PandC@coolumss.eq.edu.au
RideScore Active Schools
Do you live close to school?
- Does your child have a bike or scooter?
- Would you like your child to get an active, healthy and fun start to the day?
- Would you like a system that tells you automatically when they have arrived or left school?
If you answered YES to these questions, then RideScore is for you!
We are one of 11 Sunshine Coast schools that are enjoying RideScore Active Schools Program funded by councils Transport Levy.
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 will be open to students who are able to ride a bicycle or scooter to school.
Participating students receive a personal sensor (beacon) to attach to their bicycle or scooter. The school bicycle storage facility has a Bluetooth reader that detects the signal from the beacon and sends a notification to the nominated contact to inform them that the student has arrived at/or departed the school.
Each trip is recorded by the RideScore app, providing incentives when the students reach their milestones. Earn great prizes:
- 20 Trips – Mystery prize
- 70 Trips – Movie ticket
- 120 Trips – Bli Bli Aqua Park voucher
Activities will be planned throughout the school year to promote and encourage riding and scooting, including fun events and bicycle skills classes for all year 4 students.
This program was developed in 2022 with a Federal grant funding from the Move it AUS program, with the support of Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and Stockland.
How do I register?
Step 1 - Download the app (search ‘RideScore’), complete your registration details
Step 2 – Receive your sign on bag (posted within 1 week) that will include:
- Your child’s beacon & instructions on how to pair and fit
- A scorecard (your app will also keep a live score)
Step 3 – Start riding and scooting!
Visit the RideScore website for more information, great resources and safety tips.
Reporting your child's absence
If your child is absent from school it is important that you notify us as soon as possible. To report your child’s absence please either complete the short form available on the website at https://coolumss.eq.edu.au/our-school/absences or telephone us on 5471 9300.
Absences may be reported both on the webform and on the telephone in advance for planned absences.
We thank you for your assistance.
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 .
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 and submit reasons for absences.
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.
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