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School CalendarWeek 6 Term 1

Monday 3

Junior Assembly 8:35am

Great Results Parent Forum 9.00am

Senior Assembly 1:50pm

Café today

GMG 2:30pm

Tuesday 4

Gala Sport Parent Forum 10am

Chess Club 2:30pm

Wednesday 5

Café today

GMG 2.30pm

Thursday 6

Speech & Drama Class (2:30pm)

Friday 7

Café today

Issue 5 - Friday 28 February 2014

www.coomerariversss.eq.edu.au

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Year Level Excursion Date of Excursion Final Payment Date Account ALL IT Agreement CURRENT 28 February Nil

Yr 4-6 Gala Sport 4 March 28 February School

Music Sounds Investment Current Now School

ALL Disco 14 March 13 March Flexischools

Yr 3-4 Camp deposit 16-18 June 20 March School

Yr 3-4 Camp balance 16-18 June 6 May School

Yr 5-6 Camp deposit 6-8 August 31 March School

Yr 5-6 Camp balance 6-8 August 28 May School

Internet: Internet Banking is our preferred option for payment and can be done anytime up to 24 hours before the Final Payment Date. Details are: BSB - 064 486 and Account No. 10310845Cash: Receipting window is open Tuesday and Friday mornings between 8am and 9.30am for cash and EFTPOS payments

IMPORTANT - INTERNET PAYMENTS: Parents, please be mindful when paying the school via internet banking. We require a reference (child’s name at least) to be able to receipt your funds. Several recent payments have no child’s name included. This makes it impossible for us to receipt to the correct family.

We are putting out the challenge to all our families to donate $10.00 per child at CRSS. 100% tax deductable

With our current enrollment, we should be able to raise over $8000 to purchase a sound system for our new performing arts hall.Donations can be made by dropping off your donation in an envelope in the office drop box or direct deposit to the P&C

Building Fund Bank Account.Bank Details:CRSS P&C Assoc. Building Fund - BSB: 064 793 A/C: 10035978Please put full name for tax receipt and class number for delivery in the reference.

YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED AND TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE

Is your name on our Building A Rainbow donor board??

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principal’s chatterDear Mums, Dads and Carers

We are putting together the challenge to all of our families for a $10 voluntary donation to this project.

Construction of our multi-purpose hall is steaming ahead. Painting is about to commence and soon after, the sound system and AV will be installed for the performing arts. We have selected an excellent system that will serve us well for many years. But like all quality items, there is a significant cost.

We need just over $8000 to pay for the mixer and other equipment. We are putting out the challenge to all of our families for a $10 donation to this project. More if you can afford it. All donations are completely tax deductible.

Donations can be made in person by dropping them into the school office in an envelope. (Make sure your details are clearly marked on the front of the envelope) or direct deposit to the P&C Building Fund Bank Account

CRSS P&C Association Building Fund

BSB: 064 793

Account Number: 10035978

Your support is always gratefully received. Together we are building something special.

School leaders for 2014

Congratulations to every one of the 24 Year 6 applicants who sought to become a student leader this year. The calibre of entire group was of the highest standard with so many of them being suitable for a position. But there can be only five. Mr John Thornberry presented the following leaders with their certificates.

Congratulations to:

Head of School ..........................Aliya Gulum

Head of Student Council ...........Jessica Jarvis

Head of Colman House .............Jenaya Milford

Head of Foxwell House .............Tyson Drew

Head of Pedley House ...............Amelia Lees

In the next few days these leaders will be starting the student council meetings and activities, attending the leadership ceremony at Pimpama State Secondary College and preparing for the first house competition, the school cross-country.

We also announced our student council representatives this week. Congratulations to the following 15 students on their election:

Year 6: Rhys Nicholls, Deakon Makin

Year 5: Alex Weston, Mackenzie Ward, Abigail Peatling, Grace Tucker

Year 4: Oscar Bailey, Brayden Sajnovic, Tahliya Drummond

Year 3: Luke Richert, Mia Nieuwenhuys, Caleb Carlson, Stephanie Neumann, Libby Gannon, Vinh Nguyen-Pakabutr

Great Results Guarantee

I will be discussing the guarantee with families on Monday morning following assembly. Please contact Caryn if you would like to register your place at this meeting. It will start after junior assembly and run for about an hour. You will learn about the goals and strategies that we will be implementing to improve student outcomes.

I will write about the guarantee in Issue 6 but those who attend the meeting will be the first to know.

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Congratulations to all of the students who have beaten my challenge for three weeks running. Their reward of course is an icy-pole each. So far I have needed to purchase 2700 of them! Money well spent though. My new target is an enormous challenge. 600 bronze certificates! I am finally feeling pretty confident!

Kind regards

Vic

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Holiday sport

The NRL are hosting a Play NRL Holiday Clinic at Coomera Cutters Junior Rugby League Football Club on Tuesday 8th April. Boys and girls aged 5 to 12 years are invited to participate in the Clinic. Our exciting Holiday Clinic allow participants to develop their Rugby League skills in a safe, modified and fun environment. All clinics are delivered by qualified and experienced Rugby League Coaches and cater for all skill levels from beginner to junior league players. All participants receive an NRL Pack (Including Football, Water bottle, Boot bag, kicking Tee and NRL T-Shirt) in addition all participants will be provided with morning tea and lunch. To participate in our Coomera NRL holiday clinic all children must be registered, places are limited at all holiday clinics.

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house keepingImportant change to traffic conditions near our school

As a community we completely understand the inconvenience that development can temporarily cause while we know the final outcome will be great. When the school first opened, the top end of Finnegan Way was little more than a potholed narrow strip of old bitumen. There was no pedestrian access whatsoever. In another seven weeks we will have an excellent road linking Finnegan to Foxwell Road.

It will be the next seven weeks though that will challenge our patience and resolve. The P&C Association has been in continual communication with our local council regarding strategies to improve congestion and conditions with the current detour.. While we cannot dictate an outcome, we are certainly working with Council to improve the next few weeks.

We are recommending to families to consider:

• ...Using other routes, such as Amity Road as an alternative.

• ...Leaving home earlier to account for the hold up

• ...Car pooling

• ...Walking or riding to school if you live close enough

Music class on-line

The Coomera Rivers Music Edstudio is here! You will find all things to do with music on this site. Choir students will be able to access their pieces and backing tracks to rehearse at home. There will be classroom songs and games for each year level. You will also find our music notices and performance dates on here as well.

Link: https://students.learningplace.eq.edu.au/Middle/Pages/default.aspx

Search for: CRSS MUSIC edstudio

Access key S41144666

Road safety

I have been informed by the council and Coomera Police that our school traffic area is a hot spot for congestion, parking and safety. As a result they intend to visit regularly to ensure that motorists are doing the right thing. Nobody wants you to receive a fine but of course, we place student safety above all else. If you are caught infringing the road and traffic rules you will more than likely receive a fine.

Ride to school day (March 21)

We are putting the finishing touches on our ride to school day but we need help to ensure that our children are able to ride safely. We are waiting for confirmation from the council and Coomera Police to assist us with traffic control. Once all is in order we will need you to register your children. Stay tuned!

Years 4-6 Gala Sports Day

Our interschool sports starts next Tuesday (March 4) and involves students in Years 4-6. We are all travelling to the Coomera Soccer and Netball clubs on Dreamworld Parkway, Coomera. The teams are ready for fun, fitness and friendship.

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donations for our school

$7000

$6000

$5000

$4000

$3000

$2000

$1000

$500

Bank Details:

CRSS P&C Assoc. Building FundBSB: 064 793A/C: 10035978Please put full name for tax receipt and class number for delivery in the reference.

IT WILL ONLY TAKE $10We are putting out the challenge to all our families to donate $10.00 per child at CRSS. 100% tax deductable

With our current enrollment, we should be able to raise over $8000 to purchase a sound system for our new performing arts hall.

Donations can be made by dropping off your donation in an envelope in the office drop box or direct deposit to the P&C Building Fund Bank Account.

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Street Meet and Movie Night

Saturday 22 March 5:30pm to 9pm Viney Park, Yaun Street, Coomera

Find out everything your local community has to offer at the Coomera Street Meet. Chill out with family and friends or get to know your neighbours. Pack a picnic or grab a sausage or snack from local vendors before settling in for a FREE movie in a great outdoor environment.

To find out more or to hold a stall contact Community Development Officer, Michelle Scurrah (07) 5582 8977

Come dressed as your favourite superhero for a chance to win prizes (13 years and under) Community stalls, music, jumping castle and other family fun activities

Meet community groups and find out what’s happening in the area in 2014

Talk to your local Councillor, Cameron Caldwell (Division 3)

Movie “Monsters University” (G) starts at 7pm For more information visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/moviesinthepark

Free event

If weather is uncertain, phone (07) 5581 7016 or visit facebook.com/cityofgoldcoast



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New Residents Morning Tea Thursday 13 March, 9.30am – 11.00am Red Edge Community Centre, Coomera Corner of Celestial Way and Finnegan Way

To welcome you to beautiful Coomera, we would like to invite you to a new residents’ morning tea.

RSVP is encouraged for children’s activities and catering purposes.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact the Community Development Officer, 07 5582 8977 or [email protected]

Meet other residents in the Coomera area Free kids activity; Creative Crafts for kids

Meet your local Councillor, Cameron Caldwell (Division 3)

Enjoy morning tea on us

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With last week’s Matheltics certificate total reaching a whopping 501 a new benchmark was needed yet again!! Mr Graham rewarded classes with icy-poles and gave the challenge of 525 certificates. He thought he’d be safe with this benchmark but students once again met the challenge. Our Week 4 total once again saw a new record being made. A load roar erupted as I read out our new record of 548!!! Congratulations to those 548 students who gained their certificates. Poor Mr Graham needed a tissue as he sadly learned he needed to take another trip to the shops to buy another 1000 icy-poles. Mr Graham wasn’t the only one who needed a tissue. Poor Mr Sproule this week learned that his winning streak was OVER. I wonder for how long though.

NEW Target

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Jarvis T – 6Y Niko V – 2CShontayne J – 5B Celice K – 2MCTaylah J – 5S Isabelle T – 2CCharlotte M – 5S

Lily-Grace D – 1CLucy S – 5PZofia H – 4WJhett L – 4WJaiden B – 4WCarter V – 3MC

Winning classesJunior School

1st – 26 certificates (100% of the Mathletics class) – 1H Mrs Henderson (This is not a typo!!)2nd – 24 certificates (92% of the Mathletics class) – 1S Mr Sproule

3rd – 21 certificates (80% of the Mathletics class) – 2W Ms Wager & 1B Mrs Bond

Senior School1st – 28 & 25 certificates (100% of the Mathletics class) – 5S Mrs Spedding & 5B Miss Bransdon

2nd – 24 certificates (92% of the Mathletics class) – 3M Mrs Morris3rd – 23 certificates (79% of the Mathletics class) – 4L Ms Lord

PREP

Our Mathletics expectation for our Prep students is that they complete their 3 assigned tasks for the week. Each Sunday night I’ll go on to Mathletics to see how many students in Prep have accessed Mathletics. However our preps

are proving they’re better than this expectation and we saw 52 prep students gain their 1000 point certificate The winning class had 23 students access Mathletics which is an impressive 100% of the class. AND THE WINNER?

PREP K – Mrs Walsh

On Monday’s assemblies we recognised 7 students who gained their Mathletics Gold certificates

Congratulations on gaining your Gold Certificate:

Go Mental! – Week 6 Prep – Number 5–Check out our Coomera Rivers EdStudio for some fun ideas to help us learn all about the number 4’

Year 1 & 2 - Doubles to 12 (6 +6) 1. 5 + 5 = 4. I had 1 robot and I got 1

more. How many robots

altogether?

7. Count on 2 from 2 10. Double 5

2. + = 5. $6 + $6 = ☐ 8. Is 3 + 4 a double fact? 3. Double 6 6. 4 and 4 more make? 9. Add 3 and 3

Year 3 – Rainbow Facts a. 2 + ___ = 10 b. 5 + ___ = 10 c. 10 – 5 = d. 10 – 4 = e. 1 + ___ = 10 f. ___ + 10 = 10 g. 10 – 3 = h. 7 + ___ = 10 i. 10 - ___ = 8 j. 0 + 10 = k. ___ + 4 = 10 l. 10 – 1 = m. 3 + ___ = 10 n. 9 + 1 = o. 8 + ___ = 10 p. 10 – 4 = q. 10 – 8 = r. 9 + ___ = 10 s. 10 – 7 = t. 10 – 10 = 1. At school we do fitness every day. On Tuesday George ran seven laps of the oval and on Wednesday he ran only three laps. How many laps of the oval did George run altogether? 2. Lisa has ten pairs of earrings. One day, gives away three pairs to Ally. How many pairs of earrings does Lisa have left?




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Prep – Number 5–Check out our Coomera Rivers EdStudio for some fun ideas to help us learn all about the number 4’

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This week’s quiz-‐ 4x7=? 4x4=? 4x3=? 4x?=44 3x4=? 4x8=? 4x?=36 ?x4=36 4x?=16 11x4=? 4x?=28 ?x4=20 4x2=? 2x4=? 4x0=? ?x3=12 10x4=? 4x?=40 1x4=? ?x7=28



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The most common strategy for working out the 4s facts is to double the number being multiplied by 4, then double it again.•For 6 x 4, think ‘double 6 (12) then double it again (24)’. •For 3 x 4, think ‘double 3 (6) then double it again (12)’.

It is also important that students are competent in extending the doubles strategy to multiples of 10, to help them work out facts involving 2-digit numbers multiplied by 4. For example:

•For 12 x 4, think ‘double 10 add double 2 (20 + 4) then double it again (40 + 8)’.

go mental week 5 cont...

What to find out more about Go Mentals? Looking for ideas and more ways to make practice fun? Be sure to check out our Go Mentals EdStudio. Here you’ll find helful information for parents, practice sheets, quizzes and an array of games to try that

your child will WANT to practice their mental computation strategies. (Access key - S26451078) or click on the link https://staff.learningplace.eq.edu.au/lp/pages/default.aspx?cid=51078

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Year 4

This week’s quiz-‐ 4x7=? 4x4=? 4x3=? 4x?=44 3x4=? 4x8=? 4x?=36 ?x4=36 4x?=16 11x4=? 4x?=28 ?x4=20 4x2=? 2x4=? 4x0=? ?x3=12 10x4=? 4x?=40 1x4=? ?x7=28



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rucsac - problem solving

This week we look at the strategy, ‘Act it out’. Act it out is similar to ‘Draw a Picture’ as helps to visualise or see the problem to help find the solution. Acting it out can involve using people and objects.Students can use objects such as counters, blocks, pencils or toothpicks to represent people or places in the problem. These objects can be moved around as they move through the problem. It can also be useful to act out the roles of the different people/animals/things in the problem.

Using the acronym RUCSAC helps students systematically work out word problems. As a school, we are currently in the process of explicitly teaching our students a toolbox of strategies in which they can answer problems. Interested in finding out how you can help at home?

Email your answers, along with your working out to Mrs Artz ([email protected]) REMEMBER: You MUST show your working out - Remember you MUST show your

working out - Photos of your working out are great too!



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Year 1 & 2

There are 40 children attending the Coomera Rivers Teddy Bear’s picnic. Mr Graham needs to make each child a sandwich and needs to work out how many loaves of bread to buy. He needs two slices for each sandwich. If a loaf of bread has 16 slices (it’s thick bread), how many loaves does Mr Graham need to buy? (HINT: Use counters to show the slices of bread and place in piles to show a loaf)

Year 3 & 4

There are 6 people in line in the supermarket. Each person has double the number of grocery items as the person in front of them. If the first person has only 1 item, how many items do all the customers buy altogether? (Use containers for the people and blocks/counters to represent the grocery items)

Year 5 & 6This staircase with 3 steps is made up of 6 blocks. If I had 36 blocks just like these to build a staircase, then how many steps would I have? (Try using blocks to help you work it out)

Remember to email your WORKING OUT and answers to Mrs Artz ([email protected]). In class, our students use this template as a guide to help them set out their work.Students who successfully answer the question and email Mrs Artz BEFORE Monday assembly, will gain a raffle ticket to earn an icy-pole at lunch break. Congratulations to the following students who successfully solved lasts weeks problems using the Draw a Picture strategy.1 & 2: Lexie C (1S), Isabella H (2M), Oliver B(2C), Orlando B (1H), Lily K (2M), Daniel S (Prep M), Torby B (2MC), Hannah W (1B), Hayley M (2A) 3 & 4: Lisa M (4W), Jordan G (3MC), Laura H (3MC) Oscar B (4F), Allanah C (3W), Ante S (3L), Sienna W (3M), Year 5 & 6: Leo M (5B), Joseph C (6Y), Jamie B (5S), Cailyn J (6P), Maia M (5P), Jacob E (5P)

Email your answers, along with your working out to Mrs Artz BEFORE Monday assembly ([email protected]) REMEMBER: You MUST show your working out - That’s all your guesses!

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Did you know we have a school app? We do and you can access it for free from the app store. Created in 2012, it is a great way to keep up to date with the school website, especially the calendar of events, the Principal’s Blog and even newsletters.

Visit: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/coomera-rivers-state-school/id511605873?mt=8 and follow the usual procedures

Education Queensland has also just released an app called Q Schools.

You can obtain it at

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/qschools/id633343422?mt=8

It will allow you to see news, events and newsletters from your favourite school websites. It is particularly helpful for families who may have children in both primary and secondary school because you can add multiple schools to your favourites.

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‘’supplying gas for our school BBQ free of charge’’

Our School Banking Day isWEDNESDAY

Need a School Banking Account?Call at your local CBA branch and they

will open an account for you.

Need more information?Please contact you P&C at:

[email protected]



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p&c informationCoomera Rivers Disco!

Friday the 14th of March will be this years first disco!

The cost is $10 per child and includes entry, sausage sizzle, soft drink / water, and a glow bracelet on entry.

The Junior Disco will be held from 5pm until 6.30pm and is for children in Prep to year 2.

The Senior Disco will start at 6.30pm and finish at 8pm and is for grades 3 to 6.

Senior students will not be able to attend the Junior disco and junior students will not be able to attend the senior disco. This applies even to siblings that may have one in junior and one in senior.

Remember children must be signed in by a parent– even if you are intending on staying with them - and signed out when leaving.

When purchasing tickets we ask that you purchase the ticket through the Flexischools account of each child attending. This means if you have more than one child you will need to purchase one is each child’s name and not multiple tickets under one child’s name.

Tickets are available exclusively through Flexischools and tickets close on Thursday the 13th of March at 9am. Unfortunately no tickets will be available after this time.

On the day of the disco your child will be sent home with their disco ticket. Want express entry into the disco and not have to wait in line? Simply fill out the details on the ticket before arriving and once the gate open you will be in the express line!

Pre-school aged children are very welcome to come along free of charge however they must be accompanied by their parents and remain with their parent at all times.

Their will be food, drinks, face painting and glow products available to purchase on the night – a full list of items and prices will be available closer to the date.

The disco is always a great night and we look forward to seeing you there!

Pre-Loved Uniform Shop to go completely online!

The Pre-Loved Uniform Shop (PLUS) will no longer open on a Wednesday morning.

All purchases from the PLUS will be done online via Flexischools.

If you wish to sell your uniforms to the PLUS you will simply need to take them to Corporate Services, fill out the Sale Request Form and we will review and process the uniforms within 3 school days.

These changes have been made based on extremely low

purchases from and sales to the PLUS being made in person during the opening times. Since taking the PLUS online at the start of Term 4 2013 the need for the shop to open has decreased dramatically.

If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]

School Banking – NO TOKENS!

This year the CBA introduced a new online tracking process that now tells us when a student has made 10 deposits and has earnt a reward.

When this milestone is reached the School Banking Team will send home a note and order form for the student to select their prize.

You then simply return the completed form with your next banking and the ladies will place your prize order. Prizes will then be delivered to your child when they arrive – this normally takes about 2 weeks.

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Coomera Rivers Disco!

Junior disco (P to 2) 5pm to 6.30pm Senior Disco (3 to 6) 6.30 pm to 8pm

Friday the 14th of March

Where: Undercover Area Cost: $10 Price Includes : Entry, Sausage Sizzle,

Soft drink / Water & Glow Stick Tickets for the disco are available exclusively through Flexischools. Ticket sales close at 9am on Thursday the 13th of March Children must be signed in and out by a parent. Parents are also welcome to stay if they wish. Please see “What You need To Know” flyer for more details

Coomera Rivers Disco! What You Need To Know * Tickets can only be purchased through Flexischools * No 9ckets will be available a<er the cut off date & 9me * Tickets must be purchased in the name of the child aAending. (so if you have two children you must purchase one in each child’s name on Flexischools – not 2 9ckets under one child’s name) *Senior students WILL NOT be admiAed to the junior disco. (This applies even if they have siblings aAending the junior disco – if the parent wishes to stay with their junior student at the disco they will need to make alterna9ve arrangements for their senior student) * Junior students Will NOT be able to stay for the senior disco. (This applies even if they have siblings aAending the senior disco – if the parent wishes to stay with their senior student at the disco they will need to make alterna9ve arrangements for their junior student) *Pre-‐school aged siblings may aAend at no charge but only if the parent is staying and they must remain with the parent at all 9mes * Children must be signed in and signed out by a parent – if a child arrives without a parent they will be held at the gate un9l the parent can be contacted to come back and sign them in.



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volunteer voiceWelcome to all the new volunteers I have met over the past two weeks. The number of volunteers in my little database has jumped from 53 at the beginning of the year to over 100 and that is amazing! So a big thank you to those that have signed up, and attended a volunteer induction. Please keep checking the “sign up” tab for new volunteer areas that are being added regularly to see if you can help.

Blue Card Information

As mentioned in the volunteer inductions, parents of students volunteering in the school are not required to obtain a Blue Card. However, while you are volunteering at the school the Blue Card is free and handy to have. If you would like to apply for your Blue Card I have listed the link for the application form. You will need to print this form, as online applications are not accepted.

http://www.ccypcg.qld.gov.au/pdf/bluecard/forms/13-849-052-Blue-card-(BC)_MAY13.pdf

By the time the Volunteer Voice goes to print, I might not know the correct procedure once the application is completed. I will advise this in the next newsletter and via email through the volunteer webpage.

Using the iPad in Corporate Services

When volunteering at the school you will need to sign in using the iPad. This is very important. In case of an emergency the school will need to know who is on the grounds at any time. So here is a rundown on how to use the iPad.

• Push the home button to power up the iPad

• Push the “sign in” button

• Enter your first name and last name.

• Click in the space provided for your email address and wait a second or two. If you have previously signed in on the ipad it may remember your details from last time. If nothing happens enter your email address.

• Type where you are volunteering in the “volunteering in” area ie Prep D or 2M or Banking etc. This is for volunteers; visitors and teachers use the other two options.

• Once you click done, a pop up about the schools terms will appear. Please take the time to read this.

• Once you agree to the terms, a

signature box will appear. Please sign.

• And lastly, the photo!

• Signing out, click on the sign out button and enter your name. A box will appear confirming you are signing out, click ok.

Volunteer badges need to be worn around the school, and are located next to the iPad. Please take one when signing in and put one back when signing out.

We wish to advise that the Annual General Mee+ng of the Coomera

Rivers State School P&C will be held on Tuesday the 18th of March at 6pm in Corporate Services.

Applica;ons for 2013 P&C Membership and Nomina;ons forms for Execu;ve

posi;ons are available at Corporate Services or on the night.

If you require any further informa;on please email us at [email protected]

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Pre-Loved Uniform Shop (PLUS)

We buy and sell pre-loved uniforms at set prices. All uniforms that we buy back from families must first meet a quality criteria ensuring that any uniform you purchase for your child from the shop will be of a high standard and meet uniform requirements.You can purchase uniforms from the Pre-Loved Uniform shop in two ways:

• Purchase through Flexischools. All orders placed online will be delivered to your child within two school days. Visit www.flexischools.com.au to order.

• Cash sales are available on a Wednesday from 8.30am until 9am at the Pre-Loved Uniform Shop located opposite the iCentre.

If you would like to sell your uniforms to us you can:• Drop them in Wednesday’s between 8.30am and 9am to the Pre-Loved Uniform shop.• Email us and we will send you out the required forms and you simply complete the form and return

it and your uniforms to Corporate Services and we will look after it for you.

MyLearn

To assist our families taking part in the MyLearn program we have tried to do some of the leg work for you in sourcing the very best prices for the Apple products required for the program. If you would like details of these discounts please email us at [email protected] and we will send them through along with details of how to take advantage of these offers.

Spencil

Don’t like covering books in contact? Spencil have a great range of slip-on book covers. This is an option you may like to consider. While specialising in slip-on book covers, Spencil also has an extensive range of school stationery. We have been able to make arrangements with Spencil for our families to receive a discount of 10% on all purchases. To receive the discount please use F2013_COOMERARIVERS at the checkout. Go to: www.spencil.com.au Not only will you be receiving a fantastic discount you will also be supporting your school! This provider pays a commission to the P&C for every purchase.

Bright Star Kids

A leading provider of quality name labels Bright Star Kids have been kind enough to give our families a discount of 5% off all purchases. Labelling your child’s belongings from uniforms, to stationery and lunch containers, is so very important. Any items found can be returned daily to the rightful owner if clearly marked. When purchasing please use the promotion code of 5CRSS at the checkout. The website is www.brightstarkids.com.au Not only will you be receiving a fantastic discount you will also be supporting your school! This provider pays a commission to the P&C for every purchase.

The Athlete’s Foot

The Athlete’s Foot offers a range of both formal and sports shoes that meet our School shoe criteria – The Athlete’s foot offers our families a special instore loyalty program at the Helensvale store. To take advantage of this promotion you just need to tell the staff you are from Coomera Rivers State School. www.athletesfoot.com.au (Helensvale Store) Not only will you be receiving a fantastic rewards you will also be supporting your school! This provider gives $5 back to the P&C for every purchase.

School Banking

School banking is conducted every Wednesday throughout the school term. To participate your child must have or open a Commonwealth Bank Youth Saver. Youth Saver Accounts can be opened via the Commonwealth Banks website, at any local Commonwealth Bank branch, at account opening days held during Term 1 and Term 2 at school each year or by filling out a School Account Application Form (forms available at Corporate Services). There is an incentive program offered to regular depositors – full details of this program can be obtained at the start of 2014 (a new rewards program is to start in 2014 replacing the current system) Please visit: www.cba.com.au to arrange your account today.

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