Term 3 Week 8

Principal's Report

Dear Coolum Community,

You may have already noticed, but the fence is almost finished! What a quick turnaround and a lovely surprise from the original 2-month timeframe! We are currently in the process of getting updated signage and discussing plans to blend the fence in with our school grounds.

A reminder to families that the lane that runs along the front of our school on School Road is a Drop-off and Pick-up area. This area is not for parking and should be used for families to just drop off or pick up quickly. If you would like to get out of your car or walk with your child, please use the car parks in the centre provided. It can be frustrating for parents who require a quick drop off or pick up and the traffic is banked back with cars parked. This will also assist us in keeping children safe and not have them milling around moving cars. Our staff out on duty in the afternoons will ask cars to move forward and students to wait to go to their vehicle. Thank you for your attention to this.

This week we have completed the first stages of our Kindy visits and our ‘Get Set for Prep’ transition morning. It was beautiful to see our preps for 2026 so excited already for their journey to ‘big school’. We have been working very closely with our local Kindy's and this is another example of where the strength of our Coolum community benefits our students, and they feel a real sense of belonging- right from the beginning. Thank you to the parents and staff involved in making this process such a successful part of our transition program. If you have a child beginning Prep in 2026, or know someone who is, it is important to complete your enrolment paperwork and submit it to our office team as soon as possible. I am currently working on our staffing plans for 2026 and need predicted 2026 numbers to compile the this effectively. In addition to this, if you  currently have a student in Prep to Year 5, and you know that you will not be returning in 2026, please advise the office so that we can factor this into our planning. Accurate and effective planning around staffing ensures smooth and calm transitions for all from year to year. Thank you for your support in this.

To finish this term we will be having a whole school parade to farewell the wonderful Mr O’Brien. Parents and families are warmly invited to attend on Friday 19^th September.

Have a great fortnight,

Shannyn

2H News

This term we have been learning to write and present information reports on a variety of animals. Next week we will video our final report, we are also preparing a PowerPoint to match our talk. Earlier in the term we had a fabulous visit to Wildlife HQ to see and learn about more amazing animals. Stay tuned for our Animal Workout Dance we are learning for our parade performance in Term 4!

4W News

4W were super excited to attend the presentation by Dr Rob for science week recently. In class we’ve been writing film reviews, so thought we’d review his performance before listing all the cool demonstrations we saw.

Hi there, it’s Isobel, Tom and Knight, coming to you live from the Coolum State School Science Festival. Cool Scientist Dr Rob has come to visit to show some tricks to us. Now we’re going to give you the scoop on Dr Rob and the show. In our opinion you definitely should go see the cool, amazing Dr Rob. We recommend this really fascinating real life show for anyone who loves science and EXPLOSIONS!

Dr Rob does crazy stuff including sticking a sharp skewer into a balloon. Additionally, during the show, he used some very cold ice, which was about minus 80 degrees. We waited excitedly, and then saw lids flung up into the air.  In my opinion, I think it was so cool, especially the cup trick, Cheetos and dry ice. It is certain that people that love science will like it. (Claire, Dash, Cooper)

The message of Dr Rob is that science is fun, interesting and will make you want to do it one day as a job. This is because he uses many exciting things and equipment for his experiments such as plastic powder which absorbs water very quickly, skinny balloons that shrink and much more. The audience were fascinated by the show, as shown when he asked for volunteers, everyone’s hands shot up like rockets to the sky. In the end the audience learns that with practice you can do cool science experiments. (Ryder, Ravi, Ivy)

Dr Rob’s performance was loud and exciting, bringing tension to moments of silence. I liked it when the lid poppled off the milo tin and clanked against the table. There were moments which made kids laugh, gasp and have fun. When Dr Rob needed volunteers for an experiment, Finn was selected to eat a liquid nitrogen Cheeto. Cold steam whizzed out from his nose, making him look angry. Finn reported that although his tongue became very cold it tasted yummy and cheesy. I loved every moment of this show. This adventurous performance is deserving of your full attention. (Charlie, Finn)

Overall, it is without a doubt that Dr Rob is an amazing, mind-blowing show that little kids or preteens would love. This show will have you jumping out of your seat with excitement. You’ll feel that if Dr Rob can do all these crazy experiments, then you can do crazy things as well. The important lesson of the presentation is to never stop believing that you can do amazing things. This presentation is a must see for anyone who likes big bangs and explosions and people who yearn to make a big change in the world. If you’re looking for a fun, interactive science show then Dr Rob is perfect for you. 5 stars! (Zoe, Isabel, Zoe)

Cup Trick

This was so cool – I liked the noise. Dr Rob is such a funny man. I love science things. Luka

Balloon Board

Dr Rob got six balloons and put a board over it and then asked three people to help. One hopped on, then the second person went on. However when the third person got on – one of the balloons popped. It was a loud pop. It was amazing. Ava

Balloon Meets Skewer

Dr Rob put a skewer through a balloon, but it didn’t pop. Only a little bit of air came out. When Dr Rob took the skewer out, he popped it which was quite fascinating to watch. Heidi

Dry Ice

Dr Rob used dry ice for this experiment. He set up what looked like two gas filled, tiny little cups. They popped and one even touched the roof! Espy

Skinny Balloon

Dr Rob dipped a slim balloon in liquid nitrogen. When he took it out, it was deflated and floppy, but he held it for a bit longer and it filled with air again. This is a cool trick because no one knows how it works. Matthew

Rubber Band

My favourite thing was the rubber band, when he put it in liquid nitrogen and it froze. So when he stretched it, it snapped because it was frozen. But after about ten seconds it went back to normal. Nash

Ball

During the show Dr Rob grabbed a ball to show the audience but then he put it into the liquid nitrogen. The crowd went wild, screaming and clapping loudly, but then he dropped the ball on the ground and it didn’t bounce. Maddie

Milo Tin

First he poured liquid nitrogen in it and then he put the lid on and moved backwards. It was quite a special moment but eventually the lid burst off. It went so high it was halfway to the roof. Ryder and Lennox

Cheetos

Overall my favourite was where Finn ate a frozen Cheeto. When he ate it, liquid nitrogen steam came out of his nose. This was very cool because he looked like a dragon. Taya

Solo Can

Dr Rob put the solo can into the cup of liquid nitrogen, but the can had two little holes in it. When he took it out of the nitrogen the can was completely frozen over. It started spinning out of control and looked like it was levitating. Jarrah

Boiling Water

For the final experiment, Dr Rob did a boiling water trick, where he poured something like acid into a really tall glass and smoke came out the top. Because he put nitrogen in, everyone went crazy. Wow, what fun! Kate

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Story Dog Kindness Day

We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to your generosity, a total of $506.20 was raised during our recent Story Dogs Kindness Day event! Your donations will go a long way in helping Story Dogs continue the mission of improving children's literacy skills through the companionship of trained reading dogs. Each contribution helps bring the joy of reading to more young learners.

Thank you for being a part of this special day and for showing that kindness truly makes a difference. We are deeply grateful for your support.

We’d also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the wonderful contributions of our four Story Dog Teams who bring so much joy and encouragement to our budding readers. Seeing the delight in children’s faces as they read with their four‑legged friends is something special.

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Chess Club

On Monday, August 11, 2025, 15 of our talented Coolum State School chess players travelled to Sunshine Coast Grammar School to compete in the Sunshine Coast Inter-School Teams Chess Tournament. With over 300 students from across the Sunshine Coast taking part, the atmosphere was buzzing with energy, strategy, and a touch of friendly rivalry!

Our students played with determination, courage, and incredible team spirit, representing our school with pride. Whether the wins came easily or the matches were nail-bitingly close, every player gave their best for their team – and that’s what made the day truly special.

Team Triumph!

A huge congratulations to Team 3 in Group D who took out FIRST PLACE in their division, bringing home the Gold Medal!

Team 3 members: Ryan (4M), Patrick (4M), Jarrah (4W) & Derek (4B) – your teamwork, focus, and sportsmanship were outstanding.

Individual Achievements

• Individual Effort Awards (4.5 wins or more out of 7 matches):

Charlie (6N), Escher (4B), Patrick (4M), Ryan (4M), Jarrah (4W)

• Perfect Score Champion: Arlando (4M) – winning all 7 matches to claim his very own Gold Medal!
• Near-Perfect Performance: Ryan (4M) – a phenomenal 6.5 out of 7 matches won!

But the excitement doesn’t stop with the medalists – every Coolum student won multiple matches, and more importantly, supported each other throughout the day with encouragement, smiles, and shared celebrations.

A Word from the Chess Club

Whether you’ve played for years or have never moved a pawn in your life, we’d love for you to join the Coolum State School Chess Club! It’s a place to make new friends, challenge your brain, and have fun – and maybe even join the next tournament!

 Practice Details:

Every Tuesday – Second Break – Activities Hall

All year levels welcome!

Let’s keep the momentum going, Coolum! Next stop – more checkmates, more smiles, and maybe even more gold medals!

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The Bake Sale Result

Year 6 Student Councillors Announce The Bake Sale Result

What a great week of baking the year 6 had last week.  In it’s third year now, the Legacy Bake Sale got off to a flying start with the wonderful 6D leading the way.  They sold delicious treats to their Prep Buddy class, Prep R and year 1 who were delighted to help them out by munching scrummy cakes for $1.  Later that day 6N thrilled year 2 and Prep T with more baked goods and we were off to a great start.  A huge thank you goes to the lovely Tania in the office who had the daily job of counting all these coins.

Not wishing to be left behind, 6G and 6E brought in fresh supplies and thrilled Prep C and B, year 3 and 4 with cupcakes, brownies and cookies galore.  The purchasing students were very happy to support the cause and our poor year 5 students had to wait yet another day for their turn to eat.

On our final sale day, the patience of our year 5 students was rewarded. 6Q were able to restock the baked goods and year 5 and Prep G took great pleasure in eating them.  Last but not least came 6S who sold to their Prep Buddies in Prep F and our awesome year 6 students. Our student councillors were delighted to announce on parade that this year we have raised $1234, a fantastic result and we thank everyone who brought or bought baked treats for their support.

Now it is up to the year 6 student councillors to go back to their peers and their teachers to generate ideas for a thank you gift for Coolum SS.  Watch this space to see what ideas they come up with.

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Colour Fun Run

 We will have the Colour Me Happy t-shirts and glasses on sale in the Uniform shop from Monday Sept 8. 

Fathers' Day Stall

Thank you to this amazing group for their help with the Father's Day Stall and thank you once again to our wonderful school community who support the stall - Happy Father's Day!

Coolum OSHC

This is the link to the full program on the website (www.coolumafterschoolcare.com.au):

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2026 Prep Enrolments

P & C Information

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Student Of The Week

Parent Teacher Interviews

A reminder that parent teacher interviews will happen in week 9 this term, September 8-12. Keep your eyes out for an email that will come to all parents in the next few weeks that will give you a code for the School Interviews portal to make your booking. The following classes have teachers who will be on leave during this time so a separate message will come from these teachers to arrange the interview at an alternative time The classes are Prep G, Prep R, 1S, 1F and 2J.

Lost property

Lost property is situated next to the uniform shop. It is filling up with lost jumpers and jackets. There are also lots of water bottles and lunch boxes that will be disposed of on Friday, as due to health reasons, they can not be held over the holidays. Please check lost property before Friday for any misplaced items. Please fully name (first & last names) all items brought to school, that way they can be returned to the student.

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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