17 March 2025

Principal’s Message

In our last newsletter I wrote about ceilings, “Ceilings often come in the form of beliefs and associated statements to limit expectations e.g. they are only five years old, they can’t… or, aren’t able to… When we remove ceilings, instil a growth mindset and believe young people can learn, the results are impressive.” It appears that TC Alfred has a more physical interpretation regarding removing ceilings as evidenced by the damage in our administration building. By the time we actually demolish this building, there might not be much left. In finding some levity on the topic, I am aware and respectful that some of you, including members of our staff, were impacted significantly by TC Alfred and I am hopeful that you have managed to bounce back this week. It is apparent from my conversations that many of you may have taken electricity for granted in the past.

In my communications last week, I expressed my gratitude to our team for the work undertaken to ensure we were safe to open last Wednesday. The physical transformation of our site was another example of what can be achieved when our team weave their magic. There are some repairs that are yet to be addressed however be assured these do not pose a risk to the safety of any students.

Emails and texts are the methods we employ for emergent communication. These contact details are harvested from the information that you register with us. Whilst the vast majority of you were able to receive messages this week, some found that emails had been directed to spam and SMS had not been supported by some service providers. With this feedback, I ask that checking spam is part of your practice in future and, for issues with SMS, please check with your service provider. If you believe we do not have the most up-to-date contact details, please send the details to admin@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au .  Whilst on the topic of communication, I acknowledge and thank the P&C for reinforcing our methods with their Facebook and Instagram messaging.

Later in this edition you will read details about the P&C AGM. I am strongly encouraging your nomination for the positions that require filling. To have a healthy and active P&C we need leaders in the executive roles. 

I was pleased to host Stephen’s visit last week. His full day program covered formal induction elements, afforded him time to witness teaching and learning Broadbeach style, meet with staff and spend some time with parents in the afternoon.

NAPLAN is an integral part of the assessment program in schools throughout Australia. After a forced delay, our students in Years 3 and 5 will commence these assessments Monday 17 March. The results from this exercise will form part of our data collection and will be used to inform future planning for the delivery of the Australian Curriculum. Our teachers and students acknowledge and understand that assessments are part of our regular teaching and learning. I expect them to apply themselves to NAPLAN as they would to any other assessment in our annual schedule.

In closing my penultimate newsletter contribution, I congratulate the graduating class at our sister school, Shujitsu Elementary School. The students celebrated their graduation on Wednesday. We wish them the very best for their next stage of learning.

Stay safe and keep smiling.

Bruce

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS

From the Deputy’s Desk – Peta White

Prep – Vision Screening

Good vision is important for a child’s educational, physical and social development. Vision screening checks for common eye conditions that may impact your child’s ability to see and therefore impact their learning and development. A Registered Nurse will be visiting the school on May 1, 2, 8, & 9 to conduct vision screening for children in their prep year.

Further information including consent forms will be sent out to Prep families in the coming weeks.

The following site has useful links to ‘Vision Screening Information for Parents and Caregivers’ + ‘Vision Screening Information for School Staff’. Prep vision screening | Children's Health Queensland    

Easter Hat Parade

Although Easter is at the end of the holidays, we will still have an Easter Hat Parade.  Thank you in advance for your creativity in making an Easter Hat for your child. If you need some inspiration, I’m sure there are plenty of great ideas to be found online. 

Who?

• All students to participate
• Parents/Caregivers are very welcome to attend.

When

• Last day of school
• Friday 4 April, 9.00am – 9.30am

Where?

• Starting on the basketball courts, students parade in their class groups around the oval.
• Parents gather in the middle of the oval to cheer them on.

What to wear? 

• Students are to create an Easter Hat at home ready to wear for the parade.
• School uniform is still required.

Please note: Parents are also welcome to take photos of their own child during the parade. For privacy reasons, please do not photograph, post or share photos of other students on any social media platform.

From the Deputy’s Desk – Kristi Klarenbeck

Harmony Day

This year, we will celebrate Harmony Day on Friday 21 March, the week before the official event. Some of the activities planned include:

• Opportunity for students to wear their national costume to reflect their country of origin of which their family identifies. A parade of nations will be filmed for display during our Harmony Day assembly.
• Opportunity for students not wearing a national costume reflective of their country of origin to wear ORANGE, the universal colour for Harmony Day. Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Week, signifying social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect.
• Whole school assembly recognising our First Nations and international students, sharing of the parade of nations video, student interviews and a cultural dance performance.

Unfortunately, given the sheer size of our student population, we are unable to invite parents to this assembly.

Please note: Harmony Day is not a free dress day.

In the lead up to Harmony Day, classes will be using art as a medium to express their ideas about Harmony Day which will also be displayed during the celebrations.

Parent Teacher Interviews

The Parent Teacher Interviews for Year Three – Year Six are scheduled for Wednesday 19 March at your original booking time in the James Centre. If you are unsure of your booking time, please reach out to your classroom teacher to confirm.

DanceXcel

Continues until the end of Week 9. However, a number of classes were impacted with the school closure due to ex-tropical cyclone, Alfred. The schedule for the remainder of the term is as follows:

Term 2 invoices will be released in the coming week. Information about how to register for our Prep DanceXcel program will follow in the upcoming newsletters. 

Attendance

In the event that your child is absent, the preferred method of communication is via QParents app, click on Notify Absence. Please advise the prior to 8.30am.

In the event that an absence justification hasn’t been received prior to roll call, a follow up SMS will be sent to any unexplained absences requiring attention.

Each Friday, a further follow up SMS will be sent to any families who have outstanding unexplained absences. Your support in ensuring your child’s attendance records are up to date is appreciated.

Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament for Term 1 will be held on Wednesday 26 March in The James Centre.  An Expression of Interest (EOI) has been sent out via SMS to chess participants, please click I ALLOW or I DECLINE before Monday 24 March. 

Details are as follows:

• Chess Tournament in the James Centre
• 26 March
• Sausage Sizzle for Participating Students
• Tournament (3.15pm – 4.45pm)
  • Junior rotation (Years 1-3)
  • Senior rotation (Years 4-6)
• Presentations held at 4.30pm

The tournament is open to all students who have participated in chess classes during Term 1.

Any queries please contact chess@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au

From the Deputy’s Desk – Matt O’Brien

NAPLAN Rescheduled

Due to the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the temporary closure of the school, we have decided to reschedule NAPLAN, it is now commencing on Monday, 17 March 2025. This option was made available to schools affected by closures and severe weather, ensuring students and staff have adequate time to prepare.

Originally, NAPLAN was scheduled to begin on the first day back after the closure. However, we felt this did not provide sufficient time for students to settle back into routine. Additionally, rectifying disruptions to our IT systems required extra time to ensure everything was fully operational.

We recognise that experiencing and recovering from a natural disaster can be stressful. Some students may feel more nervous than usual about NAPLAN, and we are reassuring them that it is simply a routine part of school, with the focus on doing their best. Your support in reinforcing this message at home will help ease any concerns.

Updated NAPLAN Schedule:
Monday, 17 March: Year 3 and Year 5 Writing
Following days: Reading, Conventions of Language, and Numeracy (in that order)

Deputy Principal Incentive Excursion

Last year, I organised several incentive excursions for our upper school students to recognise their strong work ethic and dedication across various subjects. One of these excursions was to the Somerset Storyfest Festival, where students had the opportunity to attend talks by renowned authors. The feedback from those who participated in 2024 was overwhelmingly positive, and I am excited to run this experience again in 2025.

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, I am delighted to announce that we have once again secured funding to attend the Somerset Storyfest Festival. This year, we have secured tickets for forty Year 5 and 6 students. Over the next few weeks, teachers will nominate students from their classes based on their exceptional commitment to improving their writing or reading skills and their exemplary work ethic in class. This excursion serves as a well-deserved reward for their dedication throughout Term 1.

The Somerset Storyfest Festival, held annually on the Gold Coast, is a celebration of literature that nurtures emerging talent and fosters a love of reading. It offers a diverse range of literary experiences, including workshops, masterclasses, and interactions with acclaimed authors. This year, our students will attend talks from two outstanding authors:

A.L. Tait – An internationally published, bestselling author of nine novels, including The Mapmaker Chronicles, The Ateban Cipher series, Maven & Reeve Mysteries, and The First Summer of Callie McGee.

Nathan Luff – The author of The Nerd Herd and Family Holiday Disasters series, as well as the novels Chicken Stu and Bad Grammar.

This festival provides an incredible opportunity for our students to develop their literacy skills, ignite their creativity, and broaden their cultural awareness through engaging discussions with authors and their works. I am looking forward to accompanying our students on this enriching excursion and witnessing the inspiration it sparks in their literary journeys.

Assessment Week

As we approach Week 9 of Term 1, I would like to remind you of our upcoming Assessment Week, scheduled to begin on Monday 24 March 2025. Due to the school closure and to ensure our students are set up for success, assessments will likely extend into Week 10, excluding Cross Country Carnival days.

Throughout the term, we have been diligently collecting and analysing monitoring tasks data. However, this assessment period is particularly significant, as it allows students to consolidate their learning and demonstrate their knowledge. It also provides valuable insights into each child’s progress against the achievement standard, helping us refine future learning goals and areas for further development in Term 2.

It is essential that all students attend during this period to ensure they can complete their assessments in a familiar and supportive environment. This setting is conducive to their success, allowing teachers to address any anxieties and provide necessary guidance. Students should understand that assessments are not just a test, but an opportunity to showcase what they have learned. The results will help us better support them in reaching their academic goals.

Supporting Your Child During Assessment Week

As parents, you play a vital role in helping your child prepare both academically and emotionally. Here are some ways to support them:

• Maintain a balanced routine – Ensure they get enough sleep, eat nutritious meals, and engage in regular physical activity to support their overall well-being.
• Foster a positive mindset – Remind your child of their strengths and encourage them to embrace challenges with a growth mindset. Reassure them that feeling nervous is natural and that both you and their teachers believe in their abilities.
• Encourage breaks and self-care – Short breaks during study sessions can help with focus and retention. Activities they enjoy, such as hobbies or time with family and friends, can also help them recharge.

By working together to support our students academically and emotionally, we can help them approach Assessment Week with confidence and resilience. This is their chance to showcase their learning, and from here, we can better guide them in achieving their goals.

From the Special Education Team

Tips and tricks for meaningful communications

The start of our school year has certainly been filled with unexpected challenges. Families living with children with a disability understand more than most how changes to familiar routines can impact the peace and harmony of daily life. Taking time to practise meaningful communication can help during unpredictable situations.

If your child is young or has communication challenges, don’t overlook visual aids. Research shows that simple stick-figure drawings can support a child’s understanding and ease transitions.

Make talking part of your routine. If possible, set aside time to chat with your children every day. If your child wants to share something, try give them your full attention and listen without distractions.

• Let your child talk about whatever interests them.
• Show respect for their interests, even if listening to a rundown of the world they’ve built in Minecraft or their expanding Pokémon collection isn’t the most exciting topic for you.
• Talk about your own interests with your children. Whether it’s sport, music, cooking, or something else, sharing the things that make you happy encourages connection and conversation.
• Show affection. We communicate through our actions as well as our words. Hugging and showing affection can make children feel safe and content.

Reinforce that you’re there for them. Let them know they can talk to you about anything. Establishing this foundation early will support them as they grow older and become more independent.

TLC Case Managers can provide a communication board, social story, or visual or written daily timetable to prompt conversations about school or unexpected changes. Touch base with the SEP team for more information.

From the Guidance Officer

Growing together through stress events

Stressful events such as natural disasters can be scary. You might notice your baby or child during or after a stressful event:

• acts differently from usual
• seems stressed or worried
• wants more attention or cuddles
• cries more or has more tantrums

To help your child feel better:

• help them talk about their feelings
• read storybooks and play games to have fun
• answer their questions in a way that's suitable for their age
• try to keep your normal family habits like mealtimes, bath time and bedtime
• stay in touch with your child’s teachers and carers
• make sure your child doesn’t see or hear too much about the natural disaster on the news or TV

Watch the Babies, young children and stressful events video to learn more. For further information about supporting a young person after a natural disaster, also refer to the fact sheet from Headspace.

Adapted from Children’s Health Qld

From the Psychologist

Supporting children’s mental health after natural disasters:

Whilst most children are resilient and will return to normal routines after natural disasters, below are some ways to help support children in this process as we return to normalcy.

1. Talk about it. Children may have unreasonable beliefs about the disaster. Talking them through it when they’re ready and having them recall what they experienced can help children make sense of an upsetting and confusing situation. You can fill in the blanks where you are able. Expression through art, music or play can also allow your child to make sense of stressful events.
   
2. Explain what happened. Children will know that something significant has happened. Ask your child what they want to know and what they already know. Provide simple and honest answers whilst reassuring that they are safe. Remind your child they are able to ask you questions if they think of them and, if you don’t know the answers, be honest that you don’t know.
3. Limit media. Consider avoiding media regarding natural disasters if your child is likely to become upset. Exposure to excessive and recurring coverage of the disaster may increase stress in your family.
4. Reflect your child’s feelings if they share them with you or provide them with language to describe this. Allow your child to express what they are feeling without judgement. Sometimes simply listening without providing solutions straight away can have a big impact.
5. Highlight the helpers. Reassure your child that when bad things happen there are always people to help. Show examples of the community helping one another and the support that others always offer in times of crisis.
6. Going back to regular routines as much as possible can allow children a sense of stability and control after an event where this was not possible.
7. Offer your child opportunities to gain back some control over the situation if they express feelings of helplessness. For example, they may want to check-in with relatives who were impacted, help with clean ups or volunteer. Going through a storm preparedness plan may also help prevent feelings of helplessness.
8. When to seek professional help. Some short-term, typical reactions for primary school aged children immediately after natural disasters may include increased anxiety to historical or new fears, anger and frustration, acting out, withdrawal, less interest in playing, trouble sleeping and difficulty concentrating. However, if you see a consistent and lasting change in behaviour, mood, grades, social life, or hobbies over a month or more, it may be worth considering additional support via a chat with your GP.

Qld Gov. resources to help families cope with and recover from natural disasters:

Supporting children and teenagers during natural disasters

ParentLine can also provide free, confidential parenting advice 24/7 

Kids Helpline is also available for free, confidential counselling for children on 1800 55 1800

From the PE Department

HPE News

• Cross Country is fast approaching and students have been busy preparing in HPE lessons.  Prep to Year 3 Cross Country is on Tuesday 1 April and Years 4 to 6 compete on Wednesday 2 April.
• Please ensure students wear appropriate footwear and have a hat. Sports-house shirts may be worn on Cross Country Day.
• Congratulations to all our Broadbeach students attending Oceanic District sports trials.  You are the top 3 athletes in our school within your chosen sport and we wish you the best of luck.  If you are successful in making an Oceanic team at a trial, please inform HPE staff ASAP.
• Student notices is the mode of communication used to inform students about upcoming trials.  
• Gala Day Sports for all year 5 and 6 students will be occurring in term 3 this year.  Students will choose their sport at the end of term 1 and training will occur for all of term 2.  

From the Music Department

Aladdin Jr

The main cast for Aladdin Jr, rehearse every Monday in the James Centre from 3.15pm-5.00pm. Miss Brookfield is running her One Jump Chorus during a lunch time and Miss A and Ms Scott are also running special rehearsals with some cast some lunch times. Ask your kids to keep an eye on the Student Notices for more information!

We are on the lookout for an Aladdin’s lamp! If you have something resembling this at home and you wouldn’t mind the musical borrowing it, we would love to see it. Alternatively, if you have seen a lamp somewhere on your travels around the coast, please let Ms Scott or Miss A know. We are also looking for spare material. We need lengths of material to turn into costumes and props. If you have some spare material lying around your home, please donate to Ms Scott in the music room.

Our Performance Dates in Term 2 Week 9 are June 19, 20 and 21 June! With Saturday 21 having 2 performances with an added matinee.

Choir

Rehearsal times are as follows: -

Junior Voices (years 1 and 2) Wednesday 1^st Break in the music room
Intermediate Excellence Choir Thursday morning 7.40am -8.30am
Senior Excellence Choir Monday morning 7.40am -8.30am

Band and Strings

Strings Ensemble Times:
Beginner Strings Monday Morning 7.30am
Senior Strings Tuesday Morning 7.30am

Band Times:
Senior Band ensemble will be held on Wednesday mornings at 7.15am (3rd year learners)
Year 5 Band ensemble will be held on Thursday mornings at 7.15am (2nd year learners)
Beginner Band ensemble will be held on Friday mornings at 7.15am. (1st year learners) Miss Deb will let the ensemble know when these rehearsals will begin.

From the Library

Book Review

Don't think about purple elephants by Susan Whelan

Sometimes Sophie worries - not during the day when she is busy with family and friends, but at night when everything is calm and quiet.

Her family all try to help, but somehow, they just make her worries worse.
Until her mother thinks of a new approach. . . that just might involve elephants!

Dear parents and Caregivers,
It is so great to see the students loaning books again!

Do you know your childs library day?
Help them return the books each week so they can loan a new one.
Keep them in a library bag safe from water and food.
Overdue or lost/damaged books need to be paid for.
Finance will email an invoice payable by b-point.
Thank you for continuing to return lost readers and library books back to us.
Scholastic book club orders from issue #1 were delivered to classrooms Monday 24 March 2025.

Happy Reading!

Finance 2025

OUTSTANDING fees.

Please check your QParents account to view invoices due.

2025 SRS (Student Resource Scheme)

The 2025 SRS invoices were emailed to families on 27 November 2024 to your nominated email address.  2025 SRS fees are $280.00, payable by BPoint – due date is 3 April 2025.

Important Dates

The Broadie Bite

We are almost back to normal, however limited availability on some menu items may change day to day due to supply issues. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

All available lunch items can be found on Flexischools. Orders can be placed ahead of time, and will be delivered during the first break of order date selected. Daily cut-off time is 8.30am.

We also offer food items that can be purchased over the counter for breakfast (8.00am - 8.30am, or until sold out) and light snacks (first and second break). As per our school’s policy, students are only permitted to pay by cash over the counter.

P & C Uniform Shop

Shop online

Shop online via Flexischools for new uniform items and we can deliver your order straight to your student’s class within two business days.

You can access Flexischools via their app or at www.flexischools.com.au

Important uniform updates

Changes to formal (checkered) uniform items

As mentioned in recent school newsletters and P&C meetings and info session, a proposal has been put to the committee to endorse discontinuing the school formal (checkered) uniform items, once existing stock has sold out. Some examples of why this was put forward include:

• Decreasing sales and less interest by families for the formal items in recent years, this is reflected daily with a majority of students now wearing the polo option, particularly from year 2 onwards.
• Will improve the day to day appearance of the school uniform with all students eventually wearing the same uniform (formal items to continue being part of uniform policy)
• From an operational perspective, it will allow the business unit to operate more efficiently in relation to stock management and long-term sustainability (profits go to supporting our school)

Important:

• A motion to endorse this uniform change will be made at our upcoming AGM - see meeting details below to RSVP if you would like to attend.
• The ceasing of selling the formal items will not change the current inclusion of these items in our school uniform policy - this means students can continue to wear any of the formal items they already own or purchase prior to current stock being sold out.

Polo shirts - Size 10

Please note we are still awaiting the delivery of more size 10 polo shirts. We will advise via the school newsletters and social media pages once these are back in stock. We appreciate your patience during this time.

P & C Community updates

Important dates

Do we want our P&C to survive or thrive?

The success and continuation of our P&C is directly related to the number of people in our school community that choose to participate in our P&C.

Our P&C has been in a fortunate position in terms of our financial health, business units (tuck shop & uniform shop), paid employees to lessen the workload on volunteers, and our ability to fundraise to support our school for various resources and projects. However, this may change if we do not have more people participate. More specifically, we urgently need people to join our 2025 Executive Team.

Current nominations received:

• President: 0 nominations
• Secretary: 1 nomination
• Treasurer: 0 nominations
• Vice President - General support: 1 nomination
• Vice President - Events: 0 nominations

Join the team

2025 Executive Team positions:

• President: Oversees the functions of the P&C, leads the Executive Team, representative at official school events as required, etc.
  
• Treasurer: Oversees the financial budgets and functions of the P&C, presents financial reports at P&C meetings, oversees the P&C Bookkeeper, etc. Would suit someone with experience in accounting/finance. Must have good time management skills, the ability to review general financials each week/fortnight, review financial summaries prior to each GM, and attend monthly finance meetings.
  
• Secretary: Carries out general admin duties, the preparation of meeting agendas and minutes, assists with P&C correspondence, etc.
  
• Vice President - General support: Assists the President with their presidential duties, additional support for other executive team members as required, etc.
  
• Vice President - Events: Assists with facilitating engagement within our school community, responsible for overseeing volunteers and staff coordinating/participating with P&C hosted fundraising and community events and initiatives, provides regular updates at P&C meetings on P&C events and fundraisers, etc.

If you would like more information about these roles please contact us directly at pandc@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au for more info.

2025 P&C Nomination forms can be downloaded here:

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Date: Wednesday 19 March 2025
Time: 5.30 pm start
Venue: TBC - will be emailed to RSVP list and updated on our Facebook & Instagram page
RSVP link:

Key AGM Agenda items include:

• Receipt and adoption of the 2024 P&C audited financial statement
• Receive applications for 2025 P&C Memberships
• Election of the 2025 Executive Team
• Adoption of P&C Constitution
• Endorsement of the 2025 Event Calendar
• Endorsement of the 2025 P&C Budget
• Endorsement of 2025 P&C Policies
• Appointment of 2025 Auditor
• Endorsement of uniform changes: Discontinue formal uniform items - see uniform shop updates above for more info

General Membership:

Everyone in our school community is encouraged to become a general P&C member. This is a great way to keep up to date about important events, discussions, and changes at our school.

All current memberships expire at our 2025 AGM. If you want to renew your membership or join as a new member please download a 2025 membership form below:

P & C Events and Fundraisers

Cross Country Fruit Stations

Each year our students love having some fresh fruit after their cross country run. So we need volunteers just like you to ensure we can provide fruit for them again this year.

Cross country dates:

• Tuesday 1 April
• Wednesday 2 April

If you would like to register your expression of interest to help at our fruit station please click here. Once the run schedule has been finalised we will email specific time spots to see if you are available.

Mother’s Day Stall

Stay tuned in the next school newsletter for more info on our upcoming 2025 Mother’s Day Stall and a link to register to volunteer on the day.

After school care

P C Y C Gold Coast at Broadbeach State School

0417 754 241

KDV

After school kids club at KDV Sports
info@kdvsport.com
(07) 5596 0404

After school programs – External facilitators

A range of after school programs exist to support families. In many cases, school facilities are hired to support these offerings. Families opting to participate in the programs do so under the conditions outlined by the providers. Broadbeach State School recognises that many of the programs have been well-received by parents, however, cannot and does not endorse them or those employed to deliver them.

TERM 1 2025

Sports X
SOCCER
Day: Friday 3.00 – 4: 00 pm
Where: Oval
Ages: Prep – Year 6
Register:  www.sports-x.com.au

BASKETBALL X
Day: Thursday 7.30 – 8:30 am
Where: Basketball Courts
Ages: Prep – Year 6
Register:  www.sports-x.com.au

PTS Multi Sport (Different sport each week)
Day: Wednesday 3.00– 4.00 pm
Where: Oval
Ages: Prep – Year 6
Register:  www.sports-x.com.au

The Chroma Club
Day: Wednesday 3.00 – 4.15 pm
         Thursday 7.30 – 8.30am
Where: Science Room
Ages: 6 -12 years
Register: www.thechromaclub.com

Junior Engineers
Day: Monday  
Time: 3.05 – 4.15pm
Where: Science Room
Ages: Year 2 - 6
Register: https://www.juniorengineers.com.au/

Taso’s Music School  
Day: Monday - Instrumental Room
Day: Tuesday - Music Room
Register: www.tasosmusicschool.com

National Taekwondo
Day: Monday 5.30 to 6.30pm
Contact: 0423 349 742
www.nationaltaekwondo.net 

Little Alphas Robotics 2025
Day: Tuesdays and Thursday
Time: 3.00 – 4.10 pm
Where: Art/Science Room
Ages: Prep - 6
Register: https://littlealphas.com.au/online-registration

Fitness World
Days: Monday
Time:  3.10-4.00pm
Age: Prep to Year 6  
Registration:

Community Notices

2025 Back to School Road Safety Reminder

City of Gold Coast Safe Parking Around Schools

School zones can be busy places, especially during the start and end of the school day. Pick-up and drop-off are the busiest times outside a school. With an increased number of pedestrians and vehicles around, motorists need to take care when parking to keep the roads safe for everyone.

For more information click on the link https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Services/Roads-transport-parking/Parking/Safe-legal-parking

Visit us at the Mobile Dental Clinic

Year 7 2026 Enrolment Evening Miami State High School

Miami Excellence Trials

Excellence Academy Trial Dates for 2026 Enrolments

The trial dates for our 2026 Excellence Academy are now available!  Parents, please note that an enrolment application for Miami SHS must be completed before attending trials.

To be eligible to trial, you must:
- Complete & submit your Miami SHS enrolment application
- Return your Excellence Academy forms to the office

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our Excellence Academy! 

Merrimac State High School

Are You A Parent of a Child Between 0 to 12 Years Old?

Researchers from the University of Southern Queensland and The University of Queensland, are conducting research into parents’ opinions about parenting and climate change.

If you are a parent (18+ years) of a child aged 0 to 12 years and live in Australia, we would love to hear your views. You will need to complete a short online survey. To find out more or to participate, please visit https://tinyurl.com/4e3mmrjc

This research has been approved by the UniSQ Human Research Ethics Committee (ETH2024-0126)

Gold Coast Light Rail Update

Take Action

Does your child feel overly fearful, anxious, or worried in certain situations?

To find out more information and register to complete an initial assessment over the phone, please email us at cadrp@griffith.edu.au.

Saver Plus

What is Saver Plus?

Saver Plus is a program for people on lower incomes. It’s about bolstering their financial skills, so they can develop (and keep) good savings habits.  Since 2003, Saver Plus has supported more than 62,000 people to start saving.

It’s helped overcome the barriers around education expenses. And it’s set them up for a brighter future.

What are the eligible savings goals?

Eligible savings goals are education related products or services that:​

• Assist a primary or secondary school student’s education;

Teen Triple P

Online program is available free to all parents in Qld with children aged 10 to 16 years.

Wing Chun Martial Art - community self-defence classes

Community self-defence training* in the Broadbeach State School Hall. For more information and booking, please contact Arthur by calling 0420 975 075 or emailing abatakin@hotmail.com, as availability may be limited. 

1. Children Wing Chun/self-defence training - Wednesday 5.30pm - 6.15pm (45 min) - no charge, admin fee only ($20 per person per term, non-refundable).
2. Women's self-defence training - Wednesday 6.20pm - 7.20pm (60 min)- no charge, admin fee only ($20 per person per term, non-refundable).
3. Adult's Wing Chun/self-defence training - Wednesday 7.30pm - 8.30pm (60 min)- no charge (basic to intermediate level), admin fee only ($20 per person per term, non-refundable)
   *Conditions apply.

ZIG ZAG Theatre

ZigZag Theatre is offering free drama classes in Term 1.
www.zigzagtheatre.com