14 NOVEMBER 2024
PRINCIPAL REPORT
Dear Community,
The weeks are flying and we are well and truly on the count down to the end of term.
2025 CLASSES
This process is predicted for the beginning of the school year and confirmed on the eighth day of the new school year. Families are asked to assist with the following:
· Letting any families know, who are intending to have students enrol in any P-6-year level, to submit an enrolment form at the school office
· Letting the office staff know of any students who are transferring to other schools in 2025
· Letting the office staff know of any students who will not be present from the beginning of the school year (e.g. for holidays)
BEHAVIOUR
We are so impressed with the large number of Mooloolah students who have received Caught Ya for positive behaviour. Great job! We celebrated the latest recipients on parade as they were awarded their winning tuckshop voucher. We also have a number of students who have achieved Gold Awards on parade, these students showed consistent effort with behaviour, effort and active participation in class. Our whole school approach to positive behaviour highlights our school commitment to a high standard of behaviour and ensures our students are taught Mooloolah’s rules and expectations. Our kids are well on their way to becoming LOOLAH LEGENDS.
Attendance Reminder- Regular attendance is key to helping our students succeed. Each school day supports consistent learning and connection, making every effort count. If there are any challenges around attendance, we encourage families to reach out to classroom teachers or the school for support. We’re here to help!
STUDENT LEADERSHIP 2025
Our Student Leadership selection process for 2025 is well underway, and we couldn’t be prouder of the students participating. Their enthusiasm and dedication to contributing positively to our school community is inspiring. We look forward to celebrating their leadership journey as it unfolds!
Stay Safe, have fun.
Scott Thompson- Principal
HEAD OF CURRICULUM REPORT
SWIMMING LESSONS
It's been perfect weather for our swimming lessons and our classes have been working on learning their different strokes in the pool. It's been great to see them developing their skills and confidence in the water. Well done!
SURF SKILLS
Our Year 5 and 6 students have been attending their surf skills program for the last two weeks. Living on the Sunshine Coast, it is so very valuable for our students to develop skills around beach and water safety.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Recruitment for our 2025 Instrumental Music Program has begun, kicking off with our Year 3 students attending a concert last Monday afternoon. Students are invited to apply if they will be in Years 4, 5 or 6 in 2025. Instrumental Music is a wonderful program and helps to grow so many aspects of a child's development. If you have any questions about our instrumental music program, please contact our Instrumental Music teacher, Nathan Hill on nhill37@eq.edu.au or register using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/4ZgmNEeTWL
Kirsten Noe
BUSINESS MANAGER REPORT
Hello Parents and Carers,
Unfortunately, we had unwanted visitor’s onsite last weekend with a break-in, creating a nuisance and mess. If you happen to see anyone during the weekend or outside of school hours loitering on the school grounds, climbing on the building roofs, illegally accessing the school pool, vandalising or graffitiing the school property then please:
- Call Triple Zero - 000 if a crime is happening now, a life is threatened or offenders are still in the area
- Call Policelink - 131 444 for all non-urgent incidents
With your support we can ensure a safe and healthy School where facilities are maintained to a high standard.
QParents
We plan to roll this application out in 2025.
I have attached an introduction letter with information and hyperlinks about what benefit this app will be for you, including the registration and verification process.
To make the QParents process as smooth as possible, please complete the attached ‘Confirming parent/QPAO contact details’ form and return to the office as soon as possible.
If you have any queries regarding this information, contact the school office on 5413 6333 or email admin@mooloolahss.eq.edu.au
Kind regards, Linda Rossiter
P & C NEWS
- Christmas Raffle Donations sought - an email has been sent out regarding the Christmas Raffle that the P&C runs each year. Donations of non perishable items, Christmas items and other goods are sought to fill our raffle hampers! Donations can be taken to your child's classroom by COB Thursday 28th November, with raffle tickets available at the Christmas Concert. This year we will also be donating a hamper to a local charity, to help out a family in need this Christmas.
- BBQ helpers needed for the Christmas Concert - we are seeking parent helpers to run the sausage sizzle at this year's Christmas concert, from approximately 5pm to 8pm. Even if you can help out for 1/2hr that would be appreciated! Please get in touch with Themelina Johns if you can assist!
- Thanks to everyone who has purchased a tea towel! These should be ready for collection in week 10 and we will advise how to collect once they arrive.
- P & C Planning Day - If you are keen to have your say on what the P&C raises funds for in 2025 or get involved in planning our calendar of events, we’d love to see you at our Planning Day, Saturday 16th November, 11am – 1pm at the Mooloolah Valley Country Club.
- P & C Survey – We are also keen to hear from our families what you value in the P&C and ask that you complete a short survey. This will help us understand the events and fund-raising activities you’d like to see P&C focus on and where you think we should be directing our funds in the future. It will also give us an insight into how we can attract more wonderful volunteers! The survey can be accessed here: https://forms.office.com/r/cPbzCztWHr
- The final P & C meeting for the year is Wednesday 20th November, 6pm in the staff room.
- Uniform Shop, this is only open now on a Tuesday afternoon from 2.30pm-3pm until the end of this school year. All online orders will be filled for parents to collect at the office.
For anything P & C related, please see one of us at the gates or email pandc@mooloolahss.eq.edu.au
Thank you! Katrina
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Social chess sessions will now be held on Thursday afternoons at Reposium in Beerwah, from 4-5pm.
Chess sets are provided, however, those playing are welcome to bring their own. This is not an official chess club. It is purely social chess. All ages, all abilities & all neuro types are welcome. Refreshments are available to purchase.
We hope to see some new faces.
Regards
Cat Ryan
