28 March 2025

Principal’s Message

After more than 40 years of service to school communities across Queensland, Wayne Jenks has decided to retire. Wayne can be justifiably proud of his contributions to public education and for the positive influence he has had on the lives of all members of the school communities within which he has served. There are numerous noteworthy traits that come to mind when I think of Wayne. These include: dedicated, hard-working, ethical, intuitive, positive, solution-focused, driven, professional, invested, sensitive, humorous, curious, socially just, generous, knowledgeable, honest, reliable, helpful, respectful, understanding, persistent, diplomatic and understanding. To isolate a single trait is a risk, however, underpinning all these is care. The care Wayne has for others drives his actions. There are countless members of our community who have been the beneficiary of Wayne’s care and kindness. His compassion, expressed in a multitude of forms, has made a considerable difference; his input has changed lives and continues to do so.

On behalf of our school and the range of settings within which Wayne has served, I salute our friend and colleague and acknowledge his career, a career of the highest order. It has been an honour to serve alongside you Wayne. Please click on the link to read Wayne's Retirement Letter to Parents

In what has been another successful term, our team have again demonstrated their ability to meet and overcome challenges whilst remaining focused on the core business of teaching and learning. I commend each of the team members for the role they played in our success. The platform established through their tenacity will provide a springboard for our strategies for the remainder of the year.

Our P&C AGM was held on 19 March with the election of the 2025 executive members. I extend our collective gratitude to the outgoing executive team: Clare (President), Vanessa (Secretary) and Sanja (Vice president events). They have successfully progressed the business arm and delivered on their intent to deliver events that both, raised funds and connected our community. In thanking these people, I thank their families as I recognise that volunteer roles require time away from them.

Whilst not all executive member roles were filled at the AGM, I welcome three Vice presidents: Sanja, Liesbeth and Dianna, and our secretary, Vanessa. The position of President is likely to be filled soon. The committee would also welcome inquiries regarding the position of treasurer. I look forward to the work that will be led by our new team.

Before I wrap up on the topic of P&C it would be remiss not to acknowledge Clara as the operations manager, Cherie, our tuckshop convener, Ingrid, our uniform convener and assistant tuckshop convener and Helen, Shannon and Rebecca for their work in providing these vital services for our students.

It is evident that Stephen will be well-supported by these teams next term as he takes up the reins.

As the final bell sounds this Friday, so too does my career with the Department of Education. With a fire permit required to light the candles on my birthday cake this year, it’s time to spend time with my family and to rekindle my connection with leisure and sporting pursuits that have taken a back seat. 

It has been an honour and privilege to have served Broadbeach State School and, the communities of all the schools and settings in which I have worked for nearly four decades. There are many memories from this time that will form the basis of yarns with friends into the future and, like my fishing tales, I’m certain they’ll be some embellishments.

In my reflection of my time at Broadbeach, I consider myself fortunate to have led a team that embraced the values that I hold dear. I thank them for their loyalty, dedication and commitment and for their tolerance of my foibles along the way. Their unwavering support gave me confidence and fortified my courage to advocate with conviction to bring about the changes required to maintain and extend opportunities for your children.

I wish to close with an expression of gratitude to my family for their contribution to my career in education. My parents, and my siblings, through their modelling and coaching instilled a moral compass that continues to guide my decision-making and a work ethic that provides the drive to pursue goals with tenacity. More recently (the last 37 years) my wife Linda, has been a constant support. Initially, after watching her teach in a Year 2 classroom in Mt Isa in 1988, I was inspired to emulate what I witnessed in her craft, especially, the development of connections with her students. Since then, she has provided a sounding board and has been the source of motivation when challenges arose. You could accurately deduce that the Department of Education have been fortunate to have a two-for-one deal with my principal roles as Linda has always been part of the picture. Her presence in my life has defined my identity both personally and professionally and shaped my purpose. I hope she is ready to share every minute of every day from now on with me 😉. I also acknowledge our children, Patrick and Tiahne, as they too had to ‘share’ me with several thousand other children. They have been patient with me throughout their upbringing as we strived to strike a balance between their worlds of sport and recreation and, the time I dedicated to serving the school communities.

As I stated when I made the announcement of my retirement, I have confidence that “Team Broadie” will continue to deliver on our vision of excellence for all and I look forward to learning about, and celebrating, your future successes from afar. 

Stay safe and keep smiling.
Bruce

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS

From the Deputy’s Desk – Peta White

Prep – Vision Screening

Reminder to complete your online consent. A Registered Nurse will be visiting the school on May 1, 2, 8, & 9 to conduct vision screening for children in their prep year.

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

Reminder, our Easter Hat Parade.  Friday 4 April, 9am – 9.30am

Now only Prep – Year 2

Thank you in advance for your creativity in making an Easter Hat for your child. Parents, Caregivers and Grandparents are very welcome to attend. Starting on the basketball courts, the students will parade in their class groups around the oval. Parents are to gather in the middle of the oval to cheer them on.

Please note: For privacy reasons, please do not photograph, post or share photos of other students on any social media platform.

Last Day for Mr Langes

As you are aware Mr Langes will be retiring on the last day of term, Friday 4 April. 

We will be celebrating Mr Langes at a school assembly on the last day of school. It is disappointing that our facility is not big enough to accommodate parents.  Although, you won’t be able to attend in person, we will be filming the event and sending a video link for you to view the ceremony in your own time.

I am sure many of you would like the opportunity to say your good-byes. Mr Langes will be in the Peace Garden from 2.20pm, please feel free to pop over and wish him well in his retirement. He is likely to move to his usual afternoon location on Old Burleigh Road from 3.00pm, so you might prefer to toot the horn and give a wave. He is required elsewhere from 3.30pm.

From the Deputy’s Desk – Kristi Klarenbeck

Under 8’s Day – Date Claimer - Friday 23 May, 11.45am – 1.30pm

The annual Under 8s Day is fast approaching. Our Prep – Year 2 cohorts will be participating in Under 8s fun on Friday 23 May between 11.45am and 1.30pm, with parents welcome to attend! The theme for this year is Unleashing Scientific Thinking through Play. The focus is to facilitate hands on play, craft and movement... with some extra fun thrown in from external organisations.

DanceXcel

Term 1 dance concludes at the end of Week 10 as a result of many missed lessons due to camp and Alfred. Payment of Term 2 invoices are to be finalised by Friday 11 April.

Our DanceXcel program has a clear dress code which was agreed upon on enrolment of the program. The following excerpt from the Expression of Interest brochure clearly states;

Your cooperation in ensuring your child/ren complies with our dress code each week is appreciated.

Expressions of Interest for our Prep DanceXcel program are open. To register your Prep daughter’s interest in joining our DanceXcel Prep Troupe, please email dancexcel@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au and further information will be sent via SMS. Very limited places are available in our Prep program for 2025.

If you have a Prep – Year 2 boy who is interested in dance, we have limited spaces available in our Junior Hip Hop Troupe.

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 absence 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.

Break Times

We understand specialist appointments can be difficult to secure and sometimes may need to be made during school hours. To assist the Administration staff locate your child, please attempt to notify us before or after the following break times, so that you are not delayed:

Please call the office no later than 30 minutes before you intend on arriving to enable us time to locate the child and have them in the office for your arrival.

Chess Tournament Term 1 2025

Congratulations to the following students on their achievement in the 2025 Term 1 Chess Tournament.

Junior
1st – Siyoung  
2nd – Maya
3rd – Taylor
Coach Award – Sam and Jack

Senior
1st – Stepan
2nd – Andrei
3rd – Taiho
Coach Award – Gywha

Term 2 Chess Program 2025

Chess is one of the most interesting sports because it never repeats itself, there are never two equal matches, and it never bores you. You can even play it online! Playing chess is fun, and teaches planning and foresight.

Chess has the following positive benefits:

• Increases problem-solving skills
• Improves spatial skills
• Improves memory
• Exercises both sides of the brain
• Increases creativity
• Improves concentration

At Broadbeach State School we conduct an extra-curricular Chess program. Classes will be offered on the following days and times for Term 2.

• Monday Classes: Week 2 (28 April) to Week 9 (16 June) - 7 weeks due to a Public Holiday Monday 5 May
• Friday Classes: Week 2 (2 May) to Week 9 (20 June) - 8 weeks

Junior Chess Program - Year 1 to Year 3

• Monday Morning – 7.30am – 8.30am - $75.00
• Friday Morning – 7.30am-8.30am - $85.00

Senior Chess Program - Year 4 - Year 6

• Monday Afternoon – 05pm – 4.05pm - $75.00
• Friday Afternoon –05pm – 4.05 pm -$85.00

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

For more information, please go to the website at https://broadbeachss.eq.edu.au/calendar-and-news/news/chess-program

From the Deputy’s Desk – Matt O’Brien

Assessment

Thank you for your support in the past few weeks leading up to and during our NAPLAN and summative assessment period. Walking through classrooms and witnessing the calm, supportive environments has reinforced my confidence that students were able to demonstrate their true abilities. Many students shared that they prioritised a good night’s sleep before their assessments, and several were proud to tell me about the extra effort they put in to prepare, driven by their determination to succeed.

A few year levels still have final assessments scheduled for Week 10, primarily due to NAPLAN clashes. As a school, we remain focused right up until the holidays, making attendance essential. I have no doubt that this collective hard work will ensure our students enjoy a well-earned break.

Student Council

The Student Council for 2025 is  made up of committed Year 3 to 6 students who are eager to support their peers and provide a strong student voice within our school. These students have stepped up to take on leadership roles, ensuring that student perspectives are heard and that they play an active role in enhancing school life.

Their first major initiative will be supporting our ANZAC Ceremony in Week 1 of Term 2. In the lead-up to this significant event, the Student Council will be selling poppies and ANZAC badges before school. These items can be worn at our ceremony on Thursday of that week as a mark of respect and remembrance. Details about the times and locations for purchasing poppies and badges will be shared closer to the end of term.

We look forward to seeing the positive impact our Student Council will have throughout the year, supporting events and initiatives that help our students better understand and engage with the world around them. 

Visitors

In the final week of Term 1, we will welcome visitors from Otumoetai Primary School in New Zealand. Their Principal and Deputy Principal are eager to observe our teaching practices and school structure, following positive feedback from visitors in 2024.

Schools both nationally and internationally are keen to learn about our journey in implementing and excelling in structured Literacy and Numeracy. Key areas of interest include our daily timetabling, curriculum coverage, assessment practices, student engagement techniques and the impact of structured programs on our outstanding data.

For Broadbeach, this visit presents a valuable opportunity to engage in professional discussions, share best practices, and highlight the unique aspects of our school. Sharing our narrative allows us to reflect on our approaches, while also gaining insights from others that may inspire further innovation. We look forward to showcasing our school and the Broadie way, of which we are so proud.

From the Special Education Team

An Inclusive Learning Environment

At Broadbeach State School, we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging and safety for everyone in our community—students, staff, and families alike.

One of the greatest challenges for teachers is meeting the diverse needs of every student in their classroom. To support students with disabilities, we adopt a team-based approach that includes parents, Special Education staff, the Administration Team, and most importantly, the classroom teacher.

This collaborative effort ensures that students with disabilities are recognised as diverse learners. By acknowledging their individual needs, classroom teachers can design curriculum opportunities that engage students through meaningful learning experiences, ultimately promoting academic success.

We understand that not all children will learn at the same pace or achieve identical goals as their peers.

With thoughtful planning, reasonable adjustments can be made to ensure all students can participate fully in their education.

In our inclusive environment, every student is encouraged to learn at their own pace, focus on their interests, and achieve personal goals. We believe that all students are capable of success—academically, socially, and personally. Most importantly, every student is valued as a learner and given the opportunity to thrive.

From the Guidance Officer

Understanding Anxiety in Children: A Guide for Parents

Anxiety is a natural response to stress or danger, characterised by feelings of worry, apprehension or fear. In children, occasional anxiety is a typical part of development. However, when these feelings become persistent, overwhelming, or interfere with daily activities, it may indicate an anxiety disorder.

Recognizing Anxiety in Children

Children may not always have the words to express their anxious feelings. As a parent, you might observe signs such as:

• Physical complaints: Frequent headaches or stomach aches without a medical cause.
• Sleep disturbances: Difficulty falling or staying asleep, or frequent nightmares.
• Avoidance behaviours: Reluctance or refusal to participate in activities they previously enjoyed.
• Excessive worry: Constant concerns about various aspects of their life, such as school, friendships, or family matters.
• Restlessness or irritability: Difficulty concentrating, being easily startled, or exhibiting outbursts of anger.

Strategies to Support Anxious Behaviours in Children

1. Open communication: encourage your child to talk about their worries. Listen actively and validate their feelings, letting them know it’s okay to feel anxious sometimes. 
2. Model healthy coping mechanisms: demonstrate positive ways to handle stress, such as deep breathing, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and using positive self-talk. Children learn a lot by observing their parents’ behaviours.
3. Gradual exposure: gently encourage your child where appropriate to face situations that may cause anxiety, starting with less intimidating scenarios and gradually progressing.
4. Establish predictable routines: consistency can provide a sense of security. Try to maintain regular schedules for meals, homework, and bedtime.
5. Teach relaxation techniques: Introduce simple relaxation methods such as deep breathing and mindfulness exercises to help your child manage stress.
6. Set realistic expectations: Help your child set achievable goals and break down tasks into manageable steps to prevent feelings of being overwhelmed.
7. Contact your school to ensure your child’s teacher is aware of any concerns.

When to Seek Professional Help

While parental support is crucial, there are times when professional assistance is necessary. Consider seeking help if:

• Your child’s anxiety is persistent and doesn’t seem to improve with your support.
• Anxiety significantly interferes with your child’s daily life, including school performance or attendance, social interactions, or family relationships.

Support Organisations

If you believe your child may benefit from professional support, the following resources are available in Queensland for your consideration:

• Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS)
• Kids Helpline: A free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. 
• Parentline: Provides counselling and support for parents and carers.
• Triple P – Positive Parenting Program: Offers evidence-based parenting strategies to help manage childhood anxiety and promote resilience. The Fear-Less Triple P program is specifically designed for parents of anxious children. 
• Headspace: Provides mental health support for young people aged 12 to 25, including counselling and online resources.
• Head to health: Provides mental health support for young people aged 12 to 25 experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns, including counselling and online resources.
• There are also many private psychologists available and generally require a referral from your GP.

Remember, seeking help is a proactive step towards supporting your child’s mental health. Early intervention can make a significant difference in managing anxiety and improving your child’s overall well-being.

Adapted from Raising Child Network, Children’s Health Qld, Triple P Parenting, Beyou, Headspace

From the Psychologist

School Holiday Support

The Gold Coast City Council has collated a very helpful resource for families and young people. Just scan the QR code or Google the Gold Coast Youth Network and you’ll be able to access a variety of services to support youth mental health. See below:

Other community programs include:

• The Animal Welfare League (Coombabah) has several programs for children six and up which lets them engage with the animals and learn new skills:

• Youth Centres across the Gold Coast have free holiday activities for 12-17 year olds

From the PE Department

Cross Country Schedule

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 03 April 2025.

Important Dates

The Broadie Bite

The Langes Lunch Special

We’ve decided to have a bit of fun on Mr. Langes’ last week with us at Broadbeach with The Langes Lunch special for $10.00

The Langes Lunch contains:

• 1 x Spaghetti bolognese
• 1 x Apple
• 1 x Double chocolate chip cookie

Available from Monday 31 March - Friday 4 April, order online via Flexischools only.

End of term information

Some items may be limited during the last week of term to avoid wastage over the school holiday period. We will also be closed during the second break on Friday 4 April 2025 to allow our team to carry out our end of term stock take and clean up. Please ensure your student has enough food for the second break the last Friday of term.

P & C Uniform Shop

End of term operating hours

Flexischools orders: order by 8.30 am, Wednesday 2 April for a term 1 delivery
Retail shop: closing 9.00 am, Thursday 3 April

Any orders received via Flexischools after 8.30 am Wednesday 2 April will be delivered to your student’s class by the end of week one of term two.

Important uniform updates

Formal uniform changes

At our recent P & C Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 19 March it was endorsed by the school’s P & C Committee that the school’s formal (checkered) uniform items will be discontinued in 2025. As mentioned in previous newsletters, meetings, and info sessions, this proposal was put forward to the committee for a variety of reasons such as decreasing sales in recent years, a more consistent daily aesthetic in uniform appearance, and more efficient management of stock for the Uniform Shop to name a few.

Important: The discontinuation of 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

2025 P & C Executive Team

Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM on Wednesday 19 March. We are pleased to announce we almost have a full Executive Team for 2025.

Welcome to our Executive Team:

• President: Vacant - yet to be filled
• Treasurer: Vacant - yet to be filled
• Secretary: Vanessa Walsh
• Vice President: Dianna Jones
• Vice President: Liesbeth Matthijs
• Vice President: Sanja Mishevski
• Vice President - Events: Vacant - yet to be filled

Don’t worry if you missed joining the team on the first go, as you can see we still have three more positions to fill. If you’re interested in any of the vacant roles, we’d love to hear from you, so please email us directly at pandc@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au

Join the team

2025 Executive Team positions to fill:

• President: Oversees the functions of the P & C, provides leadership to the Executive Team, chairs P&C meetings, representative at official school events as required (shared with other VPs), 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.
  
• Vice President - Events: Assists with facilitating engagement within our school community, responsible for overseeing staff coordinating 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.

Cross Country Fruit Stations

It’s not too late to help out with the Fruit Station at this week’s Cross Country run. Check out how you can help:

Fruit donations - We need:

• Oranges
• Watermelons

Click the link below for more information on quantities and drop off times for Monday 31 March:

Volunteer at the Fruit Station:

Join us to cheer on our kids run and serve them some refreshing fruit once they’re done. Even if you can only help for an hour, we’d love to have you join us.

• Tuesday 1 April: Various morning spots plus the Prep run in the afternoon
• Wednesday 2 April: Various morning spots available

Click the link below to sign up for a spot to help us on the day(s):

Mother’s Day Stall

It’s nearly that time of the year when our students can spoil their Mum and/or important female figures in their life. This year our stall will be held on Wednesday 7 May.

Don’t forget to keep an eye on our P & C  Instagram and Facebook  pages for a sneak peak of our gift options closer to the stall date.

Important info:

• Gift options from $5.00
• Students will be attending during class time (without parents)
• Limited generic gifts will also be available for students who would like to purchase items without any “Mum” labelling.
• Students are required to bring their own shopping bag

If you would like to register your interest in helping out at the stall, please click the link below:

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

Please call 1300 300 850 to book your child at the school dental van before their departure on Monday 28  April 2025.

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

Griffith University - What helps and hinders school attendance?

A team of researchers from Griffith University are interested in understanding what helps and hinders young people in attending and participating in school.

We know that non-attendance is higher for autistic students than non-autistic students, with previous research suggesting that autistic children, on average, miss a third of their schooling. It’s important that we begin to find out what helps and hinders autistic young people in attending school, so we can begin to provide supports and interventions to students who wish to attend school but can’t.

We have previously interviewed members of the Australian autism community, including teachers, autistic adults and parents of autistic young people, who support autistic students who are experiencing school non-attendance. Now we need to hear from autistic young people about what makes it hard for them to get to school and compare this to otherwise neurodivergent children, and also neurotypical children.

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

Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach to Dawn Parade, Miami commencing Friday 21 March 2025

Click the links below to find out more about construction impacts, traffic changes and other details, or visit the current works map. While every effort is made to reduce impacts, residents and businesses can expect an increase in construction activity including noticeable noise, vibration, and vehicle movements. Visit the managing construction page to find out more.

Please drive to the conditions, follow the signs and obey traffic controller directions. Slowing from 60km/h to 40km/h through a 1km work zone adds just 30 seconds to your trip and ensures everyone gets home safely.

Traffic changes

Alexandra Avenue

A temporary closure of the left turn onto Alexandra Avenue from the Gold Coast Highway will be in place until late April to allow for safe bus movements from Broadbeach South station while the Pacific Fair Drive intersection is closed. Vehicle access to Alexandra Avenue will be maintained via Mermaid Avenue. Traffic management and signage will assist motorists to safely navigate around the works.

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 

Community Notices

2025 Back to School Road Safety Reminder