Term 2 Week 2 -

Principal's Report

Dear Coolum Community,

Welcome to Term 2! This term has been busy already and students are well and truly back in the groove of learning. Staff have spent some time this week and last reminding students of our school expectations as they transition back after the holidays. Providing students with good learning routines, that have clear expectations and boundaries creates the very best environment for students to thrive.

Uniform Reminders:

Our P&C endorsed Coolum State School uniform dress code reinforces the positive messages that are integral to our school and wider community. It assists our students in developing pride in representing Coolum State School. Issues of equality, health and safety and expense are also factors that contribute to the decision making that underpins our Student Dress Code. As we move into the cooler months, students will need to wear warmer clothing to school. A reminder to label all clothing items, particularly jumpers and jackets as they tend to come off when the day warms up. Below are the expectations for school uniforms during Winter:

Winter Uniform

In addition to the summer uniform items, the following may be worn:

Thank you for supporting your child to wear the correct uniform to school. I have attached the policy to our newsletter. Please also note that jewellery (apart from a watch, flat signet ring, plain sleepers/stud earrings, medical alert or an item of significant cultural belief- worn under uniform) should be worn at school. These items can not only be lost or broken, they can also pose a safety risks for students when they are playing sport or moving around during play breaks.

As per usual process, our Uniform Policy will be reviewed later this year in conjunction with the P&C. Keep an eye out for an opportunity to contribute to this.

Unwelcome Visitors:

Unfortunately, over the long weekends, we had some classrooms broken into in our upper school. Whilst the damage to the rooms was not major, the disruption to teachers and students learning routines and also their classroom space was weighty. We have been reporting the incidents to the police and this week they came to our school to conduct forensic evidence collection. This may be upsetting for some students as we navigate our way through this current spate of crime. I am working very closely with the Department of Education’s security team. We now have security onsite through the evenings and over weekends until a more long term resolution can be established. Our students remain safe at school and we have not had any trespassing on our school grounds during school time. I encourage you to talk to your children if they are concerned and also let their teacher or Deputy Principal know if they need additional support. It is disappointing that the behaviour of some people in our community is having such a negative impact on our school currently. I will continue to do everything that I can to maintain the safety of our students and staff and protect the security of our school. If you hear anything or see anything related to this, can you please report to the Coolum Police (07) 5440 2777, lodge a Police Link report https://www.police.qld.gov.au/policelink-reporting , contact School Watch 13 17 88 or reach out to me through the office. Together we can stand up and put a stop to this unwanted and detrimental behaviour in our community.

Student Engagement and Wellbeing Survey:

This year Coolum State School has nominated to participate in the Queensland Engagement and Wellbeing Survey for students in grades 4 to 6. This survey will provide our school with general information about the health and wellbeing of our students and identify trends across groups of students. The opinion and wellbeing of our students is important for us as we continue to monitor how we can best support students in this everchanging world.

This term, students in Years 4, 5 and 6 will be asked 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. 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).

That is all from me this week. I must add how incredibly proud I was last week of our students who performed at our school ANZAC parade, and also at the Coolum-Peregian RSL Sub-branch Dawn Service. The conditions weren’t favourable, but our students were incredibly respectful and truly shone during their performances. This also includes our school leaders and our Cultural leaders. These students from Prep to Year 6 represented our school to a very high standard and I received many comments from members of our community about their efforts. Well done!

Have a great fortnight,

Shannyn

Deputy Principal's Report

We’re thrilled to welcome everyone back for Term 2! We hope you had a restful and fun-filled holiday break, and that our students are recharged and ready for another exciting term ahead.

The focus for the main units in the upper years this term are:

Year 5 - Students will plan and present a ‘BTN’ report for Year 5 students to share ideas and opinions about the management of Australia’s environment. Maybe the Year 5s can offer some youthful advice to the current politicians!

Year 6 - To create and present a persuasive proposal for a business idea for Barnes Lane to the local council.  This is a great unit where the students offer excellent business ideas for the development of our neighbouring land.

This week, we’re kicking things off with a burst of energy as we launch into one of the most anticipated parts of the school year – Sports Day.

In PE the students have been working hard to prepare students for a range of athletic events. Over the coming weeks, all year levels will participate in training sessions focused on running, jumping, throwing, and team sports – with an emphasis on fun, effort, and sports house spirit. These sessions not only promote fitness and skill development but also encourage teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship.

Senior Athletics Carnival is planned for Wednesday June 26.

Whether it's your first Sports Day or you're a seasoned competitor, remember: it’s all about trying your best, supporting each other, and having a great time.

Let the games begin, and here’s to a term filled with energy, learning, and fun!

Terry O’Brien

Deputy Principal – Years 5 and 6

6E News

I enjoyed the high ropes course – Goldie

I enjoyed the high ropes course even though I didn’t want to do it – Max

I like the creek exploration and nighttime activities, but I cut my leg open on a rock at the creek – Kendall

Possum Pull was my favourite because we could run to pull the person up and you could get pulled up – George

I enjoyed the movie night because it was fun – Maya

My favourite part was when I was catapulted and Possum Pull. I also liked going to the creek and I loved Jacob’s Ladder – Charlotte

I enjoyed Leap of Faith and mid ropes because of the zipline – Jasper

Watching Wizzy (our instructor) doing the ‘Griddy’, hanging out with my mates, sleeping and the Possum Pull – Willow

I enjoyed the high ropes course – Ella

I enjoyed mid ropes because it was a fun, engaging and challenging activity – Sebastian

My cabin group was the best – Zane

My favourite part of school camp was Possum Pull and Jacob’s Ladder. I also enjoyed the popcorn at movie night – Saraya

Watching Harrison on the mid ropes, Possum Pull and campfire singing as well as my cabin – Tate

Camp Creative and Catapult as well as the movie – Rose

Hanging out with my besties and the Leap of Faith – Violet

Hanging out with my friends and the food was great – Sari

Not being at school and doing work – Leo

My favourite was mid ropes – Jordy

I liked the mid ropes and the movie night. My highlight was the catapult – Zahli

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ALLStarz

Coolum AllStarz Dance Team

NSDF Autumn Series Dance Competition

Last Saturday, the Coolum AllStarz Dance Team competed at their first competition at the NSDF Autumn Series Dance Competition. Everyone performed exceptionally well, against other schools and mostly Dance Studios, achieving some incredible results.

The talented team of 25 dancers competed in four categories and received the following results:

2^nd POM,

2^nd Jazz,

2^nd Hip Hop

Highly Commended – Lyrical

Congratulations, girls!  You were outstanding and did an amazing job!  A huge thank you to the wonderfully supportive families and friends who came along to support the girls.

We are all looking forward to our next competition-The Light Up the Stage Dance Competition which will be held at the Suncoast Events Centre in Woombye on Saturday, June 28th.  The Coolum AllStarz will be performing six routines.

Well done, Coolum AllStarz!  You certainly made Coolum State School and Miss Bollard super proud!! Congratulations!! 😊

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ANZAC Day Service

Congratulations to our Student Leaders who delivered a very poignant and respectful ANZAC Day service for our school last Thursday. Well done to the Year 6 Singers, and to our very special NZ Choir who performed so wonderfully well. Our special guests - Mr Dan Purdie and Mr Peter Lloyd were very impressed and very grateful to be able to attend. 

Thank you also to our Student Leaders, Year 6 Singers, and the senior members of our NZ Choir who battled the elements to represent our school with pride at the Dawn Service on Friday morning. Lest We Forget. 

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Containers for Change (CFC) Collection and Our Wonderful 6Q Collection Team

Thank you to our amazing families who donated their containers to our CFC carpark collection on Tuesday. Not only does this keep these containers out of potential landfill but it means the school will also receive precious funds that can be used to support our students.

Our families that collected the most containers were Kade and Auberry. The prize, 10 passes to Lazer Quest, we hope you will have a fun time there.

If you have other cans that you wish to donate these can be dropped off throughout the year into the bins beside the uniform shop or taken to a CFC collection centre.  If you let them know our school code, any funds raised will then be sent on to us.

• Our school code is C10190364 Coolum State School P&C Association

This week, we also want to give a big shout out to 6Q and their containers team. Every Friday this group of dedicated students go through every green 10c container bin in the school. They are so successful at removing contaminates from our donations that our school was given a mention at a containers conference. 

This year all our students are doing a much better job at only putting containers that can be donated into the green bins. The 6Q team are finding fewer contaminants like food waste, chip packets, straws and so far, no nappies have been reported! However, there is still too much liquid going into the bins, but that is a work in progress. It is important that every student in school helps by only putting 10c containers into these bins and using our regular waste bins for all other rubbish.  And don’t forget, empty your containers before they go into the bins.

As a thank you to the 6Q containers team, they will also be given a pair of Lazer Zone passes. Our wonderful helpers are Breanna, Trinity, Zara, Gracie, Tess, Summer, Taylor, Sierra, Skylah, Willow and Charlotte. You are truly amazing!

Thank you everyone for all your efforts.

Mother's Day Stall

Student of the week

CDC Queensland Bus information

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.