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- Principal's column
- Important end of year information
- Crazy Hair Day!
- Indigenous Day at Coolum State High School
- Emu!
- Japanese news
- Prep D - 'Room on the broom'
- 4B clean up Yaroomba Beach
- Resource Centre news
- Book Lists and Student Resource Scheme (SRS) 2023
- P&C - Parents and Citizens Association
- Uniform Shop
- Student celebrations
- Car park
- Little Springers Playgroup - 0-5 years
- General Information
Welcome to our Week 7 newsletter – I am amazed at how quickly time has flown this term and towards the final few weeks of the year. There are a number of fabulous end of year celebrations on the calendar and we will be posting a regular up-date of events via Facebook and Instragram so that you are kept informed about what is happening for the remainder of the year.
2023
I am delighted to announce that I will return in Term 1 as Principal of our amazing school. It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know our wonderful staff, students and families over this short time and I am working with our Leadership Team and staff to ensure that 2023 starts strongly and that we continue to focus on achieving the very best outcomes for our learners.
Sensational Science!
I had a special visit from class 2W recently, who have been learning how we use materials for different purposes by investigating properties of various liquids, solids and gases, such as sugar, oil, essence, coconut, choc chips etc.
They made predictions about adding these to water and followed these with written observations using scientific language, knowledge and understanding!
For their assessment they completed predictions and observations about assorted toppings they had added to ice-cream and then shared their findings with myself and Ms Marszalek.
Then …. they had the pleasure of devouring the experiments! Winning!
Day for Daniel
It was a delight to see so many families helping to raise awareness of child safety in our community. Thank you everyone.
Term 4 activity reminders
| 2022 Year 4 Aussie World | Information and permission |
| 2022 FUSE Cup State Final | Information and permission |
| 2022 Year 6 Camp | Information and permission |
| Year 6 Graduation ceremony - booking | Information and booking |
| P&C Disco | Go to Qkr! to book a ticket |
Bell times for 2023
Reports
Reports will be emailed late on Thursday 08 December 2022. Check your junk mail!
If you require an interview with your child's teacher prior to this date, please contact them directly to make an appointment.
You can also access all your child’s reports through QParents We encourage you to register for an account.
QParents is a secure, online portal that has been created by the Department of Education.
Sometime during 2023 we will transition to this Education Queensland online portal for collecting permissions and other information. This will require parents to have a QParents account.
Invitations will be sent out via email soon. Contact our office to set up an account today if you have not already done so!
Meet the teacher and classes for 2023
On Friday 20 January 2023, we will have a ‘Meet your teacher’ afternoon.
You will receive an email by 1.00 pm on Friday 20 January 2023 to inform you of your child’s class. Class list information will not be available over the phone. Check your junk mail!
If you do not receive an email, still come to the school and there will be people at the gate who can tell you which class your child is in.
See the End of Year Reminders below.
Kind regards,
Victoria Anstey
Principal
Tomorrow - Friday 18 November, we are raising funds for The Smith Family - don't forget your gold coin donation.
No hair colours, coloured sprays or chalks please.
Remember that students will still be required to wear their hats at playtimes!
Last week the Year 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students were invited to participate in an end of year cultural celebration at Coolum State High School. Patti Williams, Coolum State High School's Indigenous Education officer, ran the event and introduced the students to Caleb, a proud Parrdarrama man, who took the students on a journey of cultural connection.
The students were emersed in local Gubbi Gubbi Dreamtime stories by Uncle Lyndon Davis, before joining Caleb in a guided activity on learning how to throw a boomerang. They also had the opportunity to create ochre and paint themselves in celebration of the day.
Amongst all the fun, Patti also had the opportunity to take us on a tour of the school in preparation for next year.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time and wish to thank Patti and all the staff at Coolum State High School for welcoming us for this 'deadly' occasion.
Yaluu, Ash Knox
(Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison officer).
Hokusai hanga-print
Last term all Year 4 students learned about one of the most famous Japanese artists, Hokusai, and made their own hanga-print. Hanga is Japanese woodblock print. The students used EVA foam and a pen to carve their picture. It took a lot of patience to make the lines deep and effective enough to make a print. Wonderful job everyone!
4D students showing off their masterpieces.
By Akiko Sensei
Prep D have been learning about rhyming. We have been writing, reading and creating our own rhymes. Our class especially loved Julia Donaldson’s Room on the Broom so we decided to make our own artworks!
Students of 4B volunteered to participate in the annual Schools' Beach Clean Up to get the sand ready for the arrival of nesting turtles.
During the beach clean up, students found an array of rubbish on Yaroomba Beach and also brainstormed solutions to cut out litter at the source and stop it ending up on the beach in the first place.
Our students are passionate about animals, the environment and living sustainably. Well done 4B!
There has been an extra buzz of excitement in the Library over the past couple of weeks. It has been wonderful to share in the joy of children purchasing new books to take home. Our annual P&C Book Fair was a huge success!
Our Book Fair launched with workshops and an afternoon tea with talented illustrator, Lucia Masciullo. Emu even attended the event and has also been seen meeting and greeting students on arrival at our school.
Book Fair sales have been great. Many students proudly brought in their cash and counted it out, learning all about dealing with money and change. It was also well supported by parents, grandparents, friends and other family members.
Special thanks goes to our wonderful team of volunteers. We couldn’t have put on such a fabulous event without them. Thank you to students Mila, Willow, Logan and Sebastian. Thank you to staff Miss Meryl, Miss Jane, Miss Brigid, Mrs Lenten and Miss Megan. Thank you to parents Nicole, Mercier, Kate. L and Kate. P.
Our school now has some wonderful new books and lots of credit points towards future purchases for our school.
I look forward to next year being just as successful!
Mrs Kristy Ratten
Teacher-Librarian
It is each parent's responsibility to provide the necessary materials and resources for their child's education. Each year parents are asked to provide resources for their children in two ways -
- The Book List, and
- Student Resource Scheme . (SRS)
#1 Booklists 2023
Order online here:
Parents can purchase the items for our 2023 Book Lists from any supplier they wish - we do not have one allocated supplier, however the above outlet has all of the items our teachers require with an easy online order service. Thank you for supporting local business!
- Further information can be obtained through sales@noosaofficechoice.com.au Phone no. 5447 1146
Class teachers carefully select the brands on the booklists specifically for their durability and sustainability for the students’ work requirements. Parents are asked to supply exactly what the class teacher has asked for and not substitute cheap brands from dollar stores. Many cheap versions do not have the durability that is required throughout the year. Your cooperation with this is greatly appreciated.
You will be able to bring students' items to school on the Student Free Day on Friday 20 January 2023 when you bring the children to meet their new teachers.
#2 Student Resource Scheme 2023 (SRS)
- Invoices for the 2023 Student Resource Scheme will be emailed at the start of 2023 – Keep an eye on your inbox and junk mail.
- Qkr! is open now for early payment.
Our Student Resource Scheme will operate again during 2023 offering parents who elect to participate in the scheme, an economical alternative to the purchase of learning resources for their child throughout the school year.
- This year 2023 the Student Resource Scheme is again $120.00 per child.
- Invoices will be issued at the start of the 2023 school year, but payments can be made on Qkr! from 31 October 2022. Options are available for payment by instalment.
- Parents experiencing financial hardship who are currently participating or wish to participate in the SRS should contact the school Business Manager to discuss available options in confidence 5351 2222
Participation in the scheme is voluntary and those parents/carers who join the scheme pay a fee in return for their child's access to materials and resources managed by the scheme.
We look forward to your support to ensure every student starts day one in 2023 prepared and resourced for the academic challenges of the new year.
Get ready to dance! Our annual school disco is on again. Tickets available via Qkr!.
Surf's up competition!
Exciting news! Dan Purdie MP, Member for Ninderry, has once again donated a surfboard to PSSS P&C. Raffle tickets available late November. Keep an eye on the PSSS Facebook.
Tuckshop
Our wonderful Tuckshop staff just don't have the time to amend orders over the phone :) Make certain that your order is correct.
You are able to cancel your order on Qkr! before 8.30 am for a full refund.
If you have any technical issues with Qkr! please contact them via qkr_au@mastercard.com.
Tuckshop is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Volunteer!
If you would like to volunteer your time to be actively involved in supporting the P&C, please send an email to pandc@peregianspringsss.eq.edu.au.
Benefits of being a member of the P&C:
- Share in the school's decision-making process and help shape its future.
- Provide input on school issues and policies.
- Have the right to vote on important decisions.
- Gain new skills by taking on an official role.
- Make new friends and have fun!
Next P&C Meeting
Tuesday 22 November 2023
5.15 pm
Staffroom at school
Free Childcare for P&C meetings!
We are very excited to announce that PCYC will provide free childcare - for children aged 4 and up – for parents while they attend the P&C meetings. Please indicate your interest in using this service by emailing pandc@peregianspringsss.eq.edu.au Children can be left with PCYC from 5pm the night of the meeting.
We have amazing kids in our school achieving in their chosen interests at high levels. If your child has achieved something wonderful outside school please let us know either through the office, your child’s teacher or email principal@peregianspringsss.eq.edu.au
Little Springers Playgroup is for children aged 0-5. With sessions running from 9:00 am to 10:15 am every Thursday. A responsible adult (parent, grandparent, uncle etc.) will be required to attend, supervise and interact in our sessions.
Attendance is by gold coin donation and completing a permission form on our website (see the QR code on the flyer). Please sign in before entering our playgroup, bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and snack. We are located at the Outside School Hours Centre at the front of the school. There are toilets located in the building. Please follow current covid safe guidelines for schools.
“We didn’t realise we were making memories; we just knew we were having fun.” – Winnie the Pooh.
We can’t wait to meet you all,
Miss Danae and The Little Springers Playgroup Team
Our Website
Our website contains most of the information you are looking for.
Accident insurance |
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Some school activities and physical education, particularly contact sports, carry inherent risks of injury.Parents are advised that the department does not have Student Accident Insurance cover for students.If your child is injured at school as a result of an accident or incident, all costs associated with the injury, including medical costs, are the responsibility of the child, parent or caregiver. Some incidental medical costs may be covered by Medicare. If parents have private health insurance, some costs may also be covered through the private health insurance. Any other costs would be borne by the parents. Student Accident Insurance is an insurance policy that pays certain benefits in certain circumstances should your child have an accident.It is a personal decision for parents as to the types and levels of private insurance they arrange to cover their child for any accidental injury that may occur. Parents should contact their insurer or an approved Australian insurance broker for more information about student personal accident insurance cover for their child.https://education.qld.gov.au/parents-and-carers/school-information/life-at-school/accident-insurance |
Absence |
Our absence line number is 5351 2266Parents can now complete a quick online form for absence. (You can also still phone, email or use QParents) |
Bike/scooter racks |
| A reminder that our bike racks have no facilities to lock over weekends or evenings during the week. We strongly recommend that students lock them for safety. We request you ensure that bikes/scooters/skateboards have a name clearly written on them (preferably engraved). As always, to assist with the safe lodging of these items, after the 1st bell the gates are locked and reopened towards the end of the school day. |
Contact details |
| Have you recently changed your email address, workplace or phone number? Please e-mail us to update it at: admin@peregianspringsss.eq.edu.au |
Current events, excursions camps etc. Permission forms and information |
| For details and forms relating to all current excursions, and events available for online bookings please visit our website; |
Domestic animals |
| The covenant over the land on which our school is built prevents domestic animals including dogs from being on school premises. Please do not leave your dogs unaccompanied and tied to the school fences. |
Medication and first aid at school |
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If your child requires medication while at school, please ensure you complete and sign an Administration of medication record sheet available from the school’s office. Whilst as a state school we have no qualified medical personnel on grounds, all staff in our school are first aid trained. Please be assured that your child will receive the best of care that we are able to provide, within the parameters of our training. |
Payments |
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Parents are emailed invoices prior to payment. Please note that no paper copies will be issued. Parents and carers can pay invoices for excursions and events, order Uniform Shop items and place Tuckshop orders via the Qkr! App. (pronounced ‘Quicker’). It is a really easy way to pay and keep track of all your payments.
Please find attached instructions on how to download and use the QKR app. How to use QKR.pdf
Peregian Springs State School General Account |
Uniform shop |
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Uniform Shop is able to take online orders through Qkr! App. Opening hours can be found on our website See our website link below for uniform information, details and opening times. |
Volunteering |
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Volunteer forms are online. All volunteers need to complete the form below prior to commencing in our school. Please note that everyone should always sign in at the office 8.50 am. - 3.00 pm. Grandparents and others require a Blue Card. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact our office. |
