23 April 2020 - Coolum State School

23 April 2020
Welcome Back
Welcome back for the most interesting start to a Term that we have ever had. I have been
teaching for 44 years and this is the first time that I have been involved in Learning at Home
programs. It just proves you are never too old to learn. I would like to acknowledge the outstanding
work that our staff, parents and students are doing to make the absolute best of the current
situation for our much loved children. Our teachers have received many positive comments about
what has been provided to support the learning programs. As parents take your time, you will learn
as we go along. We fully understand that we will all take time to adapt to the new ways of working.
Please make sure you contact your teacher with good news stories, photos and any concerns you
have. All things considered the week has run smoothly and as a school community we should be
proud of how we have progressed and what we achieved during Week 1.
(Pat Cavanagh)

Learning at home….

Reminder
From the start of Term 2 until 22 May 2020, all students will be learning from home except for the
following:

Children of essential workers on days when they are not able to be supervised at home and no
other arrangements can be made.

“Essential workers means any worker who must continue to attend their workplace for
essential business during this time”

If there is a parent at home who is available to supervise their child, students will complete
learning and activities in their homes.

(This information comes from the Department of Education – Frequently asked questions for
parents) (Pat Cavanagh)

Parades
There will be no formal parades for the foreseeable future BUT look out on Friday for our first
attempt at a virtual parade. Mrs. Mackay is very excited about our foray into the high tech world.
(Pat Cavanagh)

Year 6 Shirts
Year 6 shirts will be available on Monday 27 April from the front of the Hall.
Please note the times: 9.00am – 6G & 6P: 10.00am – 6M & 6W: 11.00am – 6N & 6Q.
These times are for students participating in Learning at Home. Students at school will receive
their shirts on Monday afternoon. Only students who have paid will be able to collect their shirt.
The shirts look great and I am sure Year 6 will wear them proudly. (Pat Cavanagh)

News from 3J
Breaking news just in from 3J!
Squeaky Pig lives in Mr Cavanagh’s office. He is always on stand-by and if Coolum State School
has wet weather play Squeaky Pig oinks into the intercom so he can be heard in every room.
Last term he was pig-napped from Mr C’s office and he went around the school. His favourite
thing was jumping in the puddles on the oval with some of 3J. He also loved going to Music, PE,
Senior Lab and the Library.

News from 4R
4R has had a busy start to the year with lots of activities and camp. We would like to share our
favourite activity that we have been involved in so far this first term:

My favourite thing about Year 4 so far was camp. My favourite activities were archery, canoeing
and the flying fox. I hope the rest of my year will be amazing. (Olivia)
My favourite thing about Year 4 so far was camp. My favourite activities were the flying fox and
orienteering. I hope the year will continue being awesome. (Sari)
I liked camp because most of the activities were fun and I like art and tests. (Riley)
Science has been fun learning about erosion and weathering and doing some experiments as well.
(Jasper)
My favourite thing so far was camp because I liked canoeing. (Saul)
Orienteering, archery and flying fox were my favourite things on camp. I hope the rest of my year
will be great. (Indi)
My favourite thing has been learning about pointillism in Art. Art has been fun. (Ty)
My favourite thing this year so far was camp. I liked the flying fox. (Jaxon)
My favourite thing this year so far was camp. The flying fox and the pool was fun. (Mass)
My favourite things from the year so far are: Making the dance team, going on school camp and
art because I’ve dedicated my life to those things and every day I am trying to be the best student I
can be and I’m looking forward to the rest of the term. (Ruby)
This first term in 4R my favourite things are: My teacher, flute lessons, camp and art. Every day I
want to be the best student I can be. (Grace)
My favourite thing this term has been camp including the flying fox because it went up really, really
high and you went super fast down it. (Tyson)
My favourite thing in Year 4 has been how kind everyone is and Mrs Proctor tries her best for us to
learn more stuff. (Amie)
The best thing I have done so far in Year 4 is archery at camp, writing our own Twit’s chapter and
illustrating it. (Ava)
This first term in 4R my favourite thing so far was camp including activities of archery and the
flying fox because they were so much fun. (Scarlett)
My favourite thing so far this term has been camp including activities like archery and the flying fox.
I also like playing with my friends. The term has been fun all because of our amazing teacher Mrs
Proctor and I hope I will have an amazing year. (Cooper)
My favourite thing so far has been camp. I loved the food, the flying fox and archery. It was
amazing. (Skye S)                    (Renee Proctor)

5D on camp…

ANZAC Day 2020
To help commemorate this
year’s ANZAC day differently,
The State Library of
Queensland has released
some exciting learning
resources in this newsletter
edition for students and
teachers.

Light up the Dawn on ANZAC Day – 6 a.m
This year stand in your driveway, on your balcony or in your living room to remember all those who
have served and sacrificed.

Just imagine how special it would be if every Australian was standing in their driveway at 6am on
ANZAC Day, united in spirit to remember all those who have served and sacrificed for the lifestyle
we enjoy today. (Pat Cavanagh)

School Year 2020
Term 2 – Monday 20 April to Friday 26 June
Term 3 – Monday 13 July to Friday 18 September
Term 4 – Tuesday 6 October to Friday 11 December
Remember to update your details by email or with the Office if you have –
         a new phone
         moved house
         started a new job
         changed your contact details
School Contact Details
Address                 PO Box 374
                        School Road, Coolum Beach. 4573
Phone                   5471 9300
Fax                     5471 9307
Website                 www.coolumss.eq.edu.au
Email                   info@coolumss.eq.edu.au
Parades                 Senior – 8.40 am           Junior – 9.20 am
Tuckshop                Wednesday to Friday
Q Parents App & Facebook
                        Download the Q Parents app (it’s free) for instant access to the school
                        website or follow us on Facebook.
Uniform Shop Hours
                        The Uniform Shop is located at the P&C Room and opens every Tuesday,
                        Wednesday and Thursday 2.00 pm – 3.15 pm.
                        Monday and Friday 8.00 am – 9.00 am.
P&C Association
                        Meetings are the last Tuesday of each month, in the school staffroom at
                        7.00pm. All welcome
Outside School Hours Care
                        6.00 am to 8.30 am and after school from 2.40 pm to 10.00 pm
                        Phone: 5446 2026
                        Email: admin@coolumafterschoolcare.com.au

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