4 August 2025

Principal’s Message

My personal experience over my first 13 weeks as Principal of Broadbeach State School is that events and opportunities are frequent, well planned and high quality. The past two weeks are no exception with 100 days of Prep, NAIDOC week, Shujitsu visit, Taiwanese teacher visit and somehow the team managed to celebrate Primary Principal’s Day on Friday! All of these events and opportunities don’t happen without the commitment and professionalism of our teachers and staff.

On that topic, can I please extend a warm thank you to the teachers, students and parents who went out of their way to wish me a happy Primary Principal’s Day on Friday. My heart was warmed and my enthusiasm for my profession multiplied. I am truly blessed to be a part of this community.

School Opinion Survey

The annual suite of School Opinion Surveys will be conducted in Term 3 and will close on 22 August 2025. All families, school staff and students in target year levels 5 & 6 will be invited to participate. We encourage you to take this opportunity to have your say about what our school does well, and how we can improve.

An invitation to complete the Parent/Caregiver Survey has been emailed to one parent/caregiver per family.  The invitation will be sent from the Department of Education, not the school, and it will have the subject line School Opinion Survey for parents and caregivers, 2025.  Check your junk email folders if you can’t find it.  The survey can be completed as soon as the invitation is received and will take approximately 5 minutes using a computer, tablet or smart phone. 

Shujitsu Visit

Past friendships rekindled, new friendships forged, connections and learning beyond any curriculum can offer. Our relationship with Shujitsu elementary began over 5 years ago and has provided opportunities for many of our families and Shujitsu families. I have heard stories this week of families still connecting well beyond their time at Broadbeach.

This year we sent 34 students and 9 staff members to Japan over the recent holidays and this week Shujitsu arrived with 35 students and 5 staff members to have a rich Gold Coast experience with us.

Planning for the 2026 programme has already begun, a would like to extend a big thank you to Ms Klarenbeck, Mrs Adderley and the many staff involved in making this happen.

Goodbye to our friends from Shujitsu, this is not farewell but rather - see you later!

NAIDOC Week

Our Broadbeach community was blessed this week by a dedicated team of staff who put together a great week of celebrations.

On behalf of the Broadbeach State School I extend a very warm thank you to:

• Aunty Justine Dillon – Traditional Custodian of Kombumerri country
• Ngarang-Wal Dance Group (knee gar rung well)
• Karem Bau Torres Strait Islander Dance Group
• Our First Nations parents, families, teachers and Jarjums (students) that live, work and learn at Broadbeach State School on Kombummeri country.
• Our Indigenous Champions and NAIDOC team.

Taiwanese visit

 A big thank you to Mr O’Brien who coordinated the Griffith University and EQI Taiwanese teacher visit to our school this week. Our guests were treated to an informative presentation and follow up classroom visits.

Uniform Policy

Thank you to parents for supporting the Uniform policy. Remember that socks are all white, shoes are all black and earrings need to be gold or silver sleepers or studs.

Communication

I have sent out some correspondence this week regarding Wednesday. I anticipate the need for more in the coming days. Could families please ensure that your details are up to date so that you can receive the newsletter and key communication through email and SMS as the need arises.

But wait! There’s more

Monday this week we have the Brisbane Bullets visiting our school to promote basketball and connect with some of our Year 5 and Year 6 basketball talent. On Thursday we have a contingent of Japanese teachers coming to visit our school and hear about all the learning opportunities that we offer at Broadbeach through our targeted teaching pedagogical approach.

See you near the beach!

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS

From the Deputy’s Desk – Peta White

Book Week 2025 – ‘Book an Adventure’

The Children’s Book Council of Australia celebrate book week every year.  This year’s theme is ‘Book an Adventure’ and their focus for celebration is 16-23 August.

Broadbeach State School will celebrate Book Week on Thursday 18 September. 

We encourage all students to dress-up as their favourite book character. Following the theme ‘Book an Adventure’ is encouraged but not essential. To help identify the character, your child can carry the book or attach a picture of the book to their costume. Sometimes our older students get together with friends to represent several characters from the one book. The teachers are very excited and are already planning their costumes.

We will host a parade on the oval from 9.00 am to show-off the costumes. We invite parents and family members to come along and enjoy this fun community occasion.

Celebrating 100 Days of Prep

Our Prep students had a fun week, celebrating their 100 days of Prep. The teachers planned interesting activities and ensured the occasion was marked with fun and fanfare. The Friday disco was a big hit.  If you haven’t already, visit the P&C socials to see some of the fun.

Prep Sports Day – Take 3 - Monday 15 September

Hopefully the weather will be kinder to us this time. Being Sports Day, remember the children can dress in their house colours.  We look forward to seeing parents, grandparents and significant family members ready to cheer them on and join in the fun.

Enrol your child for Prep 2026

• We look forward to helping you and your child to be ‘school ready’
• To be eligible you must be living within our school catchment area (evidence required).
• Enrolment packs are available at the office, or by completing the enrolment enquiry form.
• Further information regarding Prep can be found on our Prep page on our website. 

If you know of any other family that has a child due to start Prep, please share this information.

Prep Experience Days are being planned for Term 4. Students MUST be enrolled to attend.

From the Deputy’s Desk – Kristi Klarenbeck

School Opinion Survey 2025

The suite of School Opinion Surveys is undertaken each year by the Department of Education to obtain opinions about our school from families, school staff and students in target year levels (5, 6, 8 and 11). The surveys will help identify what we are doing well, and understand where we can improve.  The survey invitation has been emailed and is titled School Opinion Survey for parents and caregivers, 2025.

Each school family has received one email invitation from the Department of Education to complete the Parent/Caregiver Survey. The survey is anonymous, and the results are reported in ways that an individual’s response can be identified by the school.

Parents/Caregivers are encouraged to complete the survey. The survey can be completed via computers, tablets or smart phones with an internet connection.

For Parents/Caregivers who do not have access to the internet school computers/tablets will be available. Parents/caregivers who experience difficulties accessing the survey can request a new survey from the School Opinion Survey team via email schoolopinionsurvey@qed.qld.gov.au.

It is important that as many parents/caregivers as possible complete the survey so we can get a well-rounded data source.

Shujitsu Elementary School

Following a fast-paced yet enjoyable trip to Broadbeach State School, we farewelled our Japanese sister school, Shujitsu Elementary School bright and early on Monday morning.

Interested in finding out more about the Nihon ni Ikimashou Study Tour for a future Year 6 student? Stay tuned for information in the coming weeks for the parent information evening and how to express your interest for your child to be considered.

Gold Coast Eisteddfod – Date claimer

Letters and permissions have been sent via QParents in Term 3.

Tickets can be purchased for audience members via QR code or via 

ICAS 2025

Entries for ICAS 2025 have now closed with assessments taking place between Week 4 and Week 7. Should a child be absent on the scheduled day of their assessment, catch up sessions will be arranged.

Arts Gala 2025

The Broadbeach SS Arts Gala will be back in 2025, held at The Star Theatre, 5.30pm on Friday 7 November 2025 featuring our choral groups, instrumental bands, strings, Rock Bands, DanceXcel and Broadies Got Talent place getters. More information to follow later in Term Three.

Parent Teacher Interviews

Parents will shortly receive an SMS link to register a time to meet with their child/ren’s classroom teacher. Parent Teacher interviews are scheduled between 3:20pm to 6:50pm on the following dates:

• Prep – Year Two and 3K: Tuesday 19 August  
• Year Three – Year 6: Wednesday 20 August

Attendance

In the event that your child is absent, please advise the school via one of the avenues below:

• Login to QPARENTS and click on Notify Absence link

A reminder that if you do not justify your child’s absence that morning, a reminder SMS will follow indicating your child was not present for roll call. In addition, should an Unexplained Absence remain in our system, parents will receive a further follow up SMS to justify their child’s absence.

Did you know, you can amend your child’s absence before, during and after an absence? Simply log into QParents, click Absences – Notify Absences, select student, relevant dates and reason for absence. QParents also makes it really easy to see if your child has any UNEXPLAINED ABSENCES on the home screen.

Street Science Year 3

On Tuesday, 9 September (Week 9), Year 3 students will take part in an exciting Street Science incursion. The experience will begin with the engaging Signature Science Show, followed by hands-on Hardcore Heat workshops.

This educational event is designed to consolidate and extend students' understanding from our current Science unit, "Heat It Up."

Street Science Timetable

From the Deputy’s Desk – Matt O’Brien

Student Council News

As has been previously communicated, a new initiative led by our passionate Student Council has started. It is our very own Recycling Can Program!

With support from the P&C, our Student Council has launched a program to collect eligible cans and bottles purchased from our school canteen. These containers will be recycled through the Containers for Change program, and all funds raised will go directly into the Student Council fund to support student-led projects.

Please note:

• Only cans and bottles purchased at school should be brought in for recycling.
• If you would like to support from home, we encourage you to recycle using the P&C’s QR code by yourself. All funds raised this way will still contribute to the Student Council fund.
• We kindly ask that no additional rubbish or recyclables from home be brought to school to help us keep our grounds clean and manageable.

This initiative is not only a great way to raise money for student-led activities, but also provides an excellent opportunity for students to:

• Learn about sustainability and responsible waste management
• Embrace their roles as worldly, environmentally-conscious citizens
• Have a voice in how funds are used, empowering them to make meaningful decisions

The Student Council has already met to discuss how the funds will be used. Their current goal is to support the upgrade of the James Centre bike racks, making it have easier functionality and create a safe place to park their bikes and scooters. They would also like to fund some more lexiled books in the library, particularly higher levelled books and more copies of popular titles.

Thank you to our P&C for their support and to our school community for encouraging student voice, sustainability, and shared success.

Visiting International Teachers

Our school's reputation on the international stage continues to grow, with increasing interest from overseas educators. Over the next two weeks, we are proud to be hosting visiting teacher groups from both Taiwan and Japan.

These visits are a wonderful acknowledgment of the excellent teaching and learning happening every day at Broadbeach. Our international colleagues are here specifically to see how we explicitly teach to ensure students are engaged and making strong progress in their learning.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the high-quality work happening in our classrooms and to share ideas that benefit students—both here and abroad. We’re proud that Broadbeach is being recognised as a leader in education and excited to continue learning and growing through these valuable connections.

School Academic Data

Over the past week, our teachers have been meeting with Heads of Sub-School to ensure we are meeting the needs of every individual student. These meetings are an important part of our targeted teaching approach, allowing staff to review and analyse recent summative assessment data alongside ongoing monitoring tools and classroom observations.

By aligning this information, teachers can make informed decisions about how to best support, extend, and challenge each student in their class. It’s one of the key ways we ensure that intervention and support at Broadbeach are based on data, not guesswork.

When reviewing our whole-school data for Semester 1, we are proud to share that 93% of students achieved a passing grade in Mathematics and 92% in English. This is an outstanding result for a school of over 1200 students.

More importantly, we are equally proud of the individual growth and progress students are making every day. At Broadbeach, every learner matters, and we are committed to continuing this work to ensure every student achieves their personal best.

From the Special Education Team

Reminder: Specialist Questionnaire Requests

Just a reminder that throughout the school year, teachers may be asked to complete questionnaires such as the Vanderbilt, Conners, or ABAS to support medical or developmental assessments for students.

These forms provide valuable insights and contribute to a fuller understanding of a child’s needs. While teachers aim to complete these promptly, please allow up to two weeks for processing.

To ensure privacy and comply with Department of Education guidelines:

A Consent to Share Information form must be completed by the parent or guardian before any information is shared.

This form details:

• What information will be shared
• Who it will be shared with
• The purpose of sharing
• How long the consent is valid
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

Our Guidance Officer or Head of Special Education will assist with this process.

Please note:
Teachers are only able to complete paper-based questionnaires. Online forms or survey links cannot be used. Once completed, the school will email the form directly to the nominated specialist.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us support students while safeguarding their privacy.

From the Psychologist

Gratitude for Wellbeing

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to get caught up in stress, endless to-do lists, and everyday challenges. Taking time to practise gratitude—recognising and appreciating the good in our lives—can make a big difference. Research shows that regular expressions of gratitude are linked to increased happiness, better health, greater resilience, and stronger relationships.

Here are a few simple ways to bring more gratitude into your day. This list is not exhaustive – everyone can practise gratitude in their own personal way.

1. Send a note of thanks: A quick email, text, or handwritten note to someone you appreciate can brighten their day (and yours!).
2. Reflect on the positives: Each evening, take a moment to think of three good things that happened. You might jot them down, share them aloud, or just reflect quietly.
3. Be present: Practise mindfulness by tuning into your surroundings. Enjoy a mindful walk, enjoy your meal without distractions, or simply take in the view from your window as if it’s the first time you’ve seen it.
4. Create a family gratitude habit: Try going around the dinner table and having each person share one good thing from their day. It’s a great way to connect and focus on the positives. See below for some helpful prompts via the Wholehearted School Counsellor website!
5. Capture joy: Take photos of small moments that make you smile, so you can look back and appreciate them later

More information:

From the PE Department

Oceanic District Athletics

Best of luck to our 45 students competing at the Oceanic District Athletics trials being held at Runaway Bay Sports Centre on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 August. Qualifying students have taken home paperwork with their event details highlighted.  All consent and medial details are completed through QParents. 

Beach Safe Practical Days

As part of our school curriculum, year 5-6 students take part in Beach Safe Practical days with Qld Surf Lifesaving and Broadbeach teachers.  In 2025 this will take place during the 2^nd week of Term 4.  Parents will be notified of all details including the cost through QParents.  

Prep to Year 4 Learn to Swim Program

Prep - year 4 students take part in an intensive learn-to-swim program held at Miami Pool at the end of term 4.  All details (including costs) will be sent out next term.

Prep Sports Day

PREP SPORTS DAY will be happening on Monday 15 September (let's cross our fingers for a sunny day).

Year 6 Surfing Lessons

Year 6 surfing lessons are coming in term 4.  An EOI will be sent home with interested students in the coming weeks.

Year 5 and 6 GALA Day

Year 5-6 students have their final GALA day on Tuesday 2 September.  Students remain in the same sport as their last gala day.

From the Music Department

Regional Music Camp

Congratulations to all the children who attended the 2025 Regional Music Camp! These students were either in the Band, String Ensemble or in the Choir. Congratulations! They were extremely well behaved showing how magnificent Broadie Pride was and created some spectacular music!

2025 Gold Coast Eisteddfod

It is Gold Coast Eisteddfod term, and the music department are busy practicing for this hectic time. Please be mindful of rehearsals and how important they are, and the students must attend regularly.  A reminder about rehearsals would be greatly appreciated as well as your enthusiasm and positivity towards such a busy time. Thank you, amazing parents!   

Excellence Choirs and Junior Voices

The Senior Excellence Choir has been asked to perform at the BM conference at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on the morning of the 5August, they should be back by 9.30am.

The Junior Voices were asked to sing at the NAIDOC ceremony Friday during middle session last week. They learnt a song about the ‘Pelican’ from the Numinbah Valley Region.  

From the Library

Rain on the Rock by Jodi Toering

Rain on the Rock celebrates the impact of rain on Uluru and the Kata Tjuṯa National Park. Told using vivid imagery, and in harmony with Aṉangu's connection to Country, Rain on the Rock depicts the unique beauty of one of Australia’s most iconic landscapes.

Rising from the vast desert plain, Uluṟu stands as a silent witness to the passing of time. On rare days when the rain-song beats, waterfalls stream down the great rock, and life bursts forth across the land. As the water flows, creatures stir, plants bloom, and the environment comes alive, revealing the powerful cycles of nature.

Dear parents and Caregivers,

Thank you for continuing to return lost readers and library books back to us.

If your book is lost, or damaged by food/water you will receive an invoice from our finance office payable by BPoint. 

Happy Reading!

Indigenous Champions

NAIDOC Week Celebrations – A Wonderful Celebration of Culture

Last week, our school community came together to celebrate NAIDOC Week, recognising and honouring the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

A highlight of the week has been the incredible class art now on display in the James Centre. We warmly invite families to visit and view this creative showcase, open until the end of the week. Be sure to check out your child’s contribution, including entries in the colouring-in competition!

Throughout the week, students engaged in a variety of cultural activities and learning experiences. These rich and meaningful opportunities helped deepen their understanding of First Nations cultures and perspectives.

The celebrations concluded with a vibrant whole school event on the school oval, featuring captivating performances of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance and music. It was a joyful and respectful celebration that brought our school together in the spirit of connection and appreciation.

Thank you to all who contributed to making NAIDOC Week such a memorable experience for our students.

Finance 2025

OUTSTANDING 2025 SRS Fees

Please check your QParents account to view invoices due and payments made.

Please note: As at end of July 2025 non-settlement of SRS fees will mean access to the online programs will cease, further resources will be unavailable unless an arrangement to have fees paid is in place.

OUTSTANDING fees.

Please check your QParents account to view invoices due.

Parents’ Experiencing financial hardship

Parents experiencing financial hardship who are currently participating in the SRS should contact the school to discuss options.

Payment Plans

Please email  finance@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au if you would like information on Payment Plans available at Broadbeach SS.  

QParents

QParents is a free online application that enables Queensland state school parents to conveniently access and view a range of their child's school data and efficiently complete school-related administrative processes.

All data accessed by parents in the app is surfaced directly from OneSchool, with no additional data entry required.

Schools control what data parents have access to by choosing which of the application's modules to switch on and off.

Benefits of using QParents

QParents provides parents with 24/7 online access to:

• receiving and responding to consent requests and automated reminders
• receiving and paying invoices
• viewing attendance records and providing absentee notifications
• academic reporting data
• timetables
• assessment planners
• limited behaviour records
• schedules of upcoming events
• announcement feature.

This access enables parents to communicate with their school and complete school-related administrative tasks quickly and easily.

Important Dates

The Broadie Bite

New Weekday Special

Introducing our BBQ Pulled Chicken Bowl - Tender, slow-cooked BBQ chicken served on rice, topped with corn, black beans, and optional creamy ranch coleslaw.

Available Monday only. Order before 8.30 am daily, or pre-order ahead of time to make your mornings a little easier.

P & C Uniform Shop

Opening hours:

Uniform shop: 8.00 am - 9.00 am, Monday to Thursday (closed Fridays)
Flexischools orders: order online via Flexischools and we will deliver to your student’s class within two business days.

P & C Community updates

Important dates

Be a part of our school community

Our students thrive when families and community members come together. By participating in our P & C initiatives, you’re helping to shape the future of our school. Your voice, ideas, and time - no matter how big or small truly make a difference.

How you can get involved:

• Volunteer for P & C events initiatives (see events & fundraiser section below)
• Donate prizes for our raffles (see events & fundraiser section below)
• Become a P & C Sponsor (see events & fundraiser section below)
• Attend our P & C Meetings (GMs)

P & C Meetings

Did you know anyone is welcome to join us at our P & C Meetings? You don’t need to commit to every meeting or take on a role - just being involved makes a difference. So come along, listen in, and be a part of our school community.

Benefits of attending a P & C Meeting:

• Stay informed: Hear what’s happening directly from the school and P & C leadership teams
• Have a say: Help shape decisions about school facilities and resources, P & C events and fundraisers, financial contributions to our school, etc.
• Build community: Connect with other parents/carers in our school community
• Support your child’s education: A strong P & C leads to stronger outcomes for students
• Make a real difference: Even one idea or hour of your time can have a lasting impact

Upcoming P & C Meeting (GM 4)

Date: Friday 15 August
Time: 9.00 am, Doors open at 8.45 am
Location: The James Centre
RSVP: Click here to RSVP

Key agenda items for GM 4:

• School updates from Mr Josey
• Updates from the P & C Leadership Team: General updates on P & C initiatives, financials, business units (tuck shop & uniform shop) etc.
• New P & C Community Sponsorship initiative (see below for details)
• Upcoming events and fundraisers
• Parking/traffic concerns

If you have any questions or feedback for the P & C Team we’d love to hear from you, please email us directly at pandc@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au 

Stay Connected

Regular updates from the P & C can be found on our Instagram and Facebook pages.

P & C Events and Fundraisers

We are excited to announce that our brand new 2025 P & C Community Sponsorship initiative is now well underway. This is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to support our school. Keep an eye out on our P & C Instagram and Facebook  pages, and upcoming newsletters, to see which businesses have already come on board as our sponsors for this year.

If you are interested in joining us as a 2025 sponsor, check out our Community Sponsorship brochure here for more details. If you have any queries, please contact Clara and Dani directly at pandc@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au for more information.

Father’s Day Raffle

We’re currently seeking prize donations for our Ultimate Father’s Day Raffle, and we’d love your help.

To keep the prize exciting and relevant, we’re seeking specific donations that fall under one of the following categories:

• Something handy – e.g. Bunnings voucher or tools
• Something tasty – e.g. meat vouchers, dinner vouchers or chocolates
• Something relaxing – e.g. massage or barber shop voucher
• Something fun – e.g. sports tickets, car wash or detailing voucher

To ensure we have a range of awesome prize offerings for our raffle, please register your interest to donate here by Friday 8 August, 2025 and Dani (Event Coordinator) will be in touch to confirm if we can accept your prize donation. If you have any questions, please email Dani directly at pandc@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au.

Father’s Day Stall: Wed 3 September

Volunteers needed:

Do you have a bit of free time after morning school drop off on Wednesday 3 September? Join us for a fun morning helping the kids pick out something special for Father’s Day. This is a simple way for anyone in our school community to support our school, even if you can only stay for an hour or so.

Tasks may include:

• Assisting students select gifts
• Helping restock items on stall tables
• Working on the cashier table
• General assistance

Click the link below to sign up:

Important Stall information:

Let’s get ready to spoil our Broadbeach Dads, and other significant persons, in our students' lives with a special gift hand picked by your student(s).

Key info:

• Cash only - please advise your child if they are expected to bring change home
• $5 & $10 gift options available
• 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 “Dad” labelling.
• Students are required to bring their own shopping bag

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.

Christmas Raffle

Yes, that’s right we are already working on our annual Christmas Raffle. This year our Christmas Raffle will be our main fundraiser for 2025, and we need your help. We are currently seeking products, services, and/or gift vouchers we can offer as prizes that align with our ‘Stay, Play and Eat Local’ theme.

If your family or business are interested in donating a prize, we’d love to hear from you. Please register your interest to donate here by Monday 20 October, 2025 and Dani (Event Coordinator) will be in touch to confirm if we can accept your prize donation. If you have any questions, please email Dani directly at pandc@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au.

Stay tuned for more information on how you can volunteer with planning our Christmas Raffle in upcoming newsletters. The decision on where the Christmas Raffle profits will be allocated will be determined at the next P & C meeting (see above for meeting info).

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 3 2025

SOCCER X
Program: Soccer X
Day: Friday
Facility: School oval
Start Date: 25th July
Program duration: 9 weeks

Multi X

Program: Multi X
Day: Wednesday
Facility: School oval
Start Date: 23rd July
Program duration: 9 weeks

BASKETBALL X
Day: Thursday 7.30 – 8:30 am
Where: Basketball Courts
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: Tuesday
Time: 3.00 – 4.10 pm
Where: Art/Science Room
Ages: Prep – Year 6

Day: Thursday
Time: 3.00 – 4.10 pm
Where: Visual Art/Science Room
Ages: Year 4 - 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

Temporary road closure is required on Alexandra Avenue at the Gold Coast Highway intersection

A temporary road closure is required on Alexandra Avenue at the Gold Coast Highway intersection to build new footpaths and road pavements from Friday 1 August 2025* for up to four weeks.

• Day works between 6.30am and 6.30pm, Monday to Sunday. Night works between 6.30pm and 6.30am, each night from Sunday evening to Friday morning
• The intersection closure will remain in place for the duration of works. Vehicle access to Alexandra Avenue will be maintained via Mermaid Avenue
• Traffic management and signage will assist motorists to safely navigate around the works. Please follow on-road signage and directions, and continue to drive safely
• Residents and business operators can expect an increase in construction activity including noise, vibration, potential odours and vehicle movements.

*Please note that these works are subject to change and may be delayed in the event of wet weather. For more information and to register for updates visit gclr3.com.au

Merrimac State High School

Varsity College - 2026 Year 6 to 7 Enrolment Day - Tuesday 5 Aug 2025

In Term 3 Varsity College will run our enrolment sessions for new Year 7 families for 2026 on Tuesday 5 August between 7.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.   These sessions will be approximately one hour in duration. 

Miami Excellence Academy Applications are NOW OPEN!

Thinking of joining one of Miami High's Excellence Academy programs in 2026? Here's how to apply:

1. Complete an Excellence Academy application form from our website (one per program).
2. Attach your last two academic reports.
3. Submit your completed application with your enrolment form (if not already done so) to the Miami High Administration Office in person.
4. If eligibility is met, parents will be contacted via email by our Dean of Excellence and students invited to trial.

PLEASE NOTE: Students may reapply if not selected in Round 1 by completing a new application. 

Key Dates:

• Applications OPEN: Friday 25 July 2025
• Applications CLOSE: Monday 4 August 2025
• Trials held: Week 6 – 18 to 22 August 2025

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something great.

Apply now and take the first step toward excellence!

#MiamiSHS #ExcellenceAcademy #2026Enrolment #OpportunityStartsHere

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)

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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.

Saver Plus is a program designed to help eligible families develop essential financial skills and build savings for education costs.

If parents commit to saving up to $50 a month for 10 months, ANZ will match their savings up to $500 for education costs, such as school uniforms, stationery, textbooks, computers.

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.