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Farewell and Thank You
As I prepare to finish up my time at Sunshine Beach State School, I want to take a moment to express my sincere thanks to the students, staff, and families who have made my short stay here so welcoming and rewarding.
It’s been a privilege to lead such a wonderful school community. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed sharing in the learning, the laughter, and the many day to day moments that make school life so special. One of my highlights was spending time out of the office with our fantastic Year 6 students on camp, a great opportunity to connect, have some fun, and see firsthand the leadership and resilience our young students are developing.
There have been so many fantastic learning and community highlights across the school this year. The Year 2s have been especially engaged with their classroom learning and the Prep students experience caring for the chickens, which provided rich, hands-on learning opportunities. Meanwhile, the Prep area has been buzzing with excitement such an enjoyable and nurturing space for early learners.
Special events like Under 8s Day, and our Athletics Carnivals brought the school community together and were filled with fun, energy, and great spirit. The Year 4 Camp was another great experience, to see students challenging themselves.
Personally, I’ve really valued my time out in the playground and on the oval—passing a footy, having conversations, and getting to know the students. These simple moments have been a real highlight for me and a meaningful part of my connection to the school.
I leave Sunshine Beach SS with fond memories. Thank you all for the warm welcome, the support, and the many conversations both big and small that have shaped my time here.
Elise as the new permanent principal brings a wealth of experience and a strong passion for student success, and I know she will be a wonderful leader for Sunshine Beach State School.
I hope you all have a wonderful break and wishing you all the very best for the future. As we know the Sunshine Coast is a small place, please say G’day if you see my family and I about.
Steve Taylor (Acting Principal)
Performing Arts
It has been a jam-packed and exciting term in Performing Arts! Our talented Sunshine Singers wowed the crowd at the Choral Fanfare, proudly bringing home a Silver Award. The Music of the World incursion was a huge hit with our Year 5 and 6 learners, sparking curiosity and creativity across cultures.Meanwhile, the Humarimbas were played with great enthusiasm by our Year 3 to 6 students, creating a lively and engaging musical atmosphere that was enjoyed by all.
Next term, we will shift our focus from Music to Media Arts and present our annual Performing Arts showcase, the Sunshine Spectacular, in Week 5.
ICAS Academic Competitions 2025 - Years 5 and 6
If you're interested in your child participating this year in ICAS competitions please read the following instructions. Please note that registration for all subject areas closes on Monday 28 July.
New guidelines for positive school communication
The Department of Education Queensland has released updated guidance to support open, respectful communication between families and school staff. These recommendations outline what’s fair, reasonable and expected—helping everyone work together in a positive and productive way.
Prep Transition Program
Enrolment interviews have now commenced. Please hand in completed forms, proof of residence and birth certificate or passport to the office so that a time can be arranged for interviews (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
Playgroup will recommence in Week 2 of next term but at a more suitable time for families which is 3-4pm. After school fun for all! Keep an eye out for more information soon.
Lost property is having a moment…
Our lost and found has officially reached capacity with three full containers of jumpers, hats, lunchboxes and mystery items patiently waiting to go home. If you’ve noticed something missing (or even if you haven’t), now’s the perfect time to take a look.
We’ll be donating unclaimed items soon, so please check in before they disappear for good!
Sprint Carnivals
Congratulations to everyone all our enthusiastic participants in recent carnivals. Congratulations to our winning teams.
P-2 Carnival – Kookaburras
3-6 Carnival – Eagles
Athletics Championship Events 2025
Well done to learners who have participated during the term. Results are available on our website's Athletics page.
After School Sport Sessions at SBSS Term 3
Prep – Year 6 Soccer SportsX
- FREE Come and Try session – Wednesday 16 July 2:40pm-3:40pm
- Program runs Wednesday 23 July 2:40pm- 3:40pm (9 weeks)
- SBSS Oval
- View the program flyer for more information:
Prep – Year 6 Basketball SportsX
- FREE Come and Try session – Friday 1 August 2:40pm-3:40pm
- Program runs Friday 8 August 2.40pm- 3.40pm (7 weeks)
- SBSS Courts
- View the program flyer for more information:
Year 5 and 6 Soccer for intermediate and Advanced players
- Program runs Thursday 24 July 2:45-3:45pm (9 weeks)
- Click here for info and registration:
https://forms.gle/4CBFWYxzD5KS3MwT9
Tennis
- Monday: 2.45pm – 3.15pm Prep – Year 3
- Monday: 3.15pm – 4.15pm Year 3- Year 6
- SBSS Courts
- View the program flyer for more information.
Representative School Sport
Congratulations Hugo and Zack on selection in Noosa District Cricket teams.
SEQ Soccer
Well done to our four soccer teams under the astute guidance of Mr Henderson and Casey Brown on tremendous performances at the Noosa District section of the SEQ schools soccer championships. Our senior and junior girls teams will proceed to the next stage of the tournament.
Noosa District Athletics
Selected athletes will receive information soon. Carnival is scheduled for Tuesday 29 July. Any athlete, born 2013, 2014 or 2015, with a Little Athletics Discus or Flop High Jump performance recorded may also be eligible. Please contact Mr Porter prior to start of Term 3.
Year 6 Sport Term 3
Year 6 students have listed their names for some Year 6 Term 3 sport carnival days. Trial games may be needed to select teams - stay tuned for messages about when these will happen.
A rugby league carnival will also take place. Ensure Mr Carrette has your name listed if you are keen to play.
Cam Porter (HPE teacher)
Read LessPTP - Story time in the classroom
Our Prep classrooms had a lovely start to the day with a reading of Snail and Turtle Are Friends by Stephen Michael King. The story sparked great conversation about friendship and how we can be different but still get along. After the story, the children got creative making their own turtles using a mix of art materials—there was plenty of colour, glue and imagination on display! They then moved around the room, exploring different play spaces and continuing the theme of friendship through imaginative play.
Later in the morning, our Jelly Babies Childcare centre friends joined us for a fun session in the playground.
Great effort by our Year 5 Readers’ Cup Team
Our Year 5 team recently took part in the Readers’ Cup competition, hosted at Immanuel Lutheran College. Organised by the Queensland Branch of the Children’s Book Council of Australia, this statewide event challenges students to read a set of five books and then compete in a quiz against other schools.
The books this year were:
The Kindness Project by Deb Abela
Fearless Frederic by Felice Arena
Silver Linings by Katrina Nannestad
11 Ruby Rd 1900 by Charlotte Barkla
Scar Town by Tristan Bancks
Thirty-one schools from across the Sunshine Coast (including public, private and independent) took part. Although our team didn’t place, the girls are to be congratulated for their teamwork, preparation and positive spirit. A big congratulations to Buddina State School who took out the top spot on the day.
Representing Sunshine Beach were Eva S and Alexandria S (5B) and Romina M (5R) who are three very dedicated and talented readers.
Here’s what they had to say:
Alexandria: 'This event was a blast! I was nervous at first—there were so many schools—but it made us work together as a team. I especially loved hearing from author Deb Abela; she was so funny and inspiring!’
Eva: ‘I loved being in a team and competing in one of my favourite hobbies—reading! This was the most fun I’ve had at school this term.’
Romina: ‘Overall, this was one of my favourite experiences this year. I loved connecting with my teammates and enjoying the joy of reading together.’
Readers’ Cup was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate books, teamwork and a shared love of reading—well done to our Year 5 team!
Explosive fun with Street Science!
Our Year 3 students had an absolute blast during their recent visit from Street Science. The incursion brought their science unit on heat to life through exciting demonstrations and hands-on experiments.
Italian lessons you can eat!
This term, our Year 4 students took their learning into the kitchen as they explored procedural texts through an Italian recipe. They learned the ingredients, the verbs used and followed the steps (all in Italian!) to make a delicious tramezzino.
As part of the unit, students were encouraged to try new flavour combinations and food textures expanding not just their vocabulary, but their tastebuds too! During their Italian lessons, students are used to hear different sounds, seeing different life habits and routines and trying new things.
Year 1s become farmers for a day!
Farm Friday was a huge success in Year 1! From line dancing, making sheep designing a farm and heaps more fun activities!
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