Sunshine Beach State School eNewsletter

From the Acting Principal’s Desk

What a vibrant and busy time it’s been here at Sunshine Beach State School! With our school cross country, District competitions, and a heap of other exciting events, the term is flying by. It’s been wonderful to see our students embracing every opportunity with such enthusiasm and energy. Thank you to our dedicated staff, supportive families, and incredible students for making our school such a dynamic and positive place to learn and grow.

Staffing changes

As the year progresses, there is always movement in staffing. We welcome the following teachers into their new roles: Cam Nichols replacing Rainii Baker in Year 3 for the remainder of the year; Kylie Coxon is also currently replacing Casey Brown in Year 1.

All the best to everyone in their new roles and look forward to working with you all.

On behalf of the entire team here, I would like to wish Rainii Baker all best for the arrival of her new child - very exciting times.

Curriculum, Teaching and Learning

Over the past couple of weeks, I have had the pleasure of visiting various classrooms and witnessing the incredible work our dedicated educators are doing. It is great to see the passion and commitment that our teachers bring to their work every day. Their innovative teaching strategies and dedication to student success are making a positive impact on our students' learning experiences. Our target in English & Maths for this year is for 96% of students to achieve between an A – C, we are tracking very well at the moment and the school has a lot to celebrate. The students are putting in a fantastic effort, I have been very impressed. Keep it up!

Reading

The teaching of reading is one of our focus areas for this year. Teachers and other staff are spending considerable time engaging in professional reading, observing others, attending professional development and implementing research-based strategies in their classrooms. Parents and carers play a vital role in supporting their child/ren’s reading progress and one way is to instil a love of reading in them from an early age.

‘Just 10 minutes reading a day can make a huge difference’.

Please remember to say hello, if you see me about.

Warm regards,

Steve Taylor (Acting Principal)

Benvenuti alla Unità Italiana - Anno 1-4 (Welcome to the Italian Unit - Years 1-4 Term 2)

Below is an overview of the Italian units for Term 2, encompassing Years 1 - 4. Our focus remains on fostering a love for the Italian language and culture while expanding vocabulary and language skills. As we progress through the curriculum, we encourage parents to actively engage in conversations with their children in Italian, utilising the vocabulary and phrases provided in the accompanying PDF documents.

Unit Objectives: Our primary objective for Term 2 is to further develop language proficiency through interactive and engaging activities. Students will continue to build upon their foundational Italian language skills, including vocabulary acquisition, sentence structure, and pronunciation.

Vocabulary and Resources: Each year level PDF includes a comprehensive list of vocabulary, phrases, and resources tailored to the respective age group. These resources serve as valuable tools for both students and parents to practice Italian language skills outside of the classroom setting.

Encouraging Conversation: We encourage parents to incorporate Italian into daily conversations with their children. Whether discussing daily activities, expressing emotions, or simply engaging in playful banter, every interaction in Italian contributes to language fluency and cultural appreciation.

Cultural Enrichment: In addition to language proficiency, our curriculum integrates cultural enrichment activities to deepen students' understanding and appreciation of Italian culture. From exploring traditional Italian cuisine to learning about famous landmarks, students will gain insight into the rich tapestry of Italian heritage.

Grazie mille!

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Signora Silvia (Italian teacher)

Breakfast Club is back – now with a cuppa for parents!

Breakfast Club is kicking off again, weekly on a Thursday 8-8.25am, offering students a chance to grab a bite to eat and start the day with a full tummy and a friendly chat. It’s a relaxed and cheerful way to ease into the day and enjoy a bit of extra social time.

New this term: parents are warmly invited to stop by for a cuppa while the kids enjoy brekky. No need to stay, but you're very welcome if you'd like to.
Our chaplain is leading the way with support from our leadership students. We're so grateful for the generous food donations and excited to see how Breakfast Club grows over the term.

See you next Thursday 8-8:25am!

Pick of the Crop Update

Our school received a grant from Pick of the Crop, an initiative of Health and Wellbeing QLD operating in 250 state primary schools. Pick of the Crop schools provide opportunities for students to enjoy more fruits and vegetables.

The grant helps us to grow, prepare and eat fruits and veggies, and fosters connections with growers and other professionals. The initiative also provides access to curriculum-aligned teaching resources and programs. Helpers are always appreciated – in the garden, or whichever skills you can bring.

Please support this effort beyond the school gate by enabling healthy eating habits at home. You can start by getting the kids involved in preparing nutritious lunchbox treats like the Green Savoury Pikelets recipe here. For other info, tips and recipes visit www.hw.qld.gov.au/pick-of-the-crop/

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3 Jun	SCR Cross Country (selected students only) All day

3 Jun	Due: Prep Wildlife HQ excursion $34 All day

3 Jun	Senior school assembly Yrs 3-6 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM Recurring event

4 Jun	School tour 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

5 Jun	Year 6 camp #1 05 Jun 2025 - 06 Jun 2025

5 Jun	Breakfast club 8:00 AM - 8:25 AM Recurring event

5 Jun	Year 3 Street Science 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

5 Jun	Sunshine Discovery Club - Playgroup 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Recurring event

10 Jun	Junior school assembly (P-2) 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM Recurring event

11 Jun	P&C general meeting 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

12 Jun	Year 6 camp #2 12 Jun 2025 - 13 Jun 2025

12 Jun	Breakfast club 8:00 AM - 8:25 AM Recurring event

12 Jun	Sunshine Discovery Club - Playgroup 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Recurring event

17 Jun	Prep Wildlife HQ excursion All day

17 Jun	Year 5 team compete in Readers' Cup All day

17 Jun	Year 4 Day camp All day

17 Jun	Senior school assembly Yrs 3-6 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM Recurring event

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SBSS Cross Country

Thanks for your support of last week’s interhouse cross country running events.
Congratulations to our placegetters! Special congratulations to the winning house – Eagles.

Noosa District Cross Country

Congratulations to our team members on their awesome efforts at Noosa District Cross Country. Our huge team effort saw SBSS finish second in the schools championship.

Outstanding results included:

First- Mia, Hugo
Second - Thiago
Fourth - Leilani
Fifth - Aurora
Top 10 finish – Romy, Van, Mads, Koko, Julian, Seini, Victoria

Athletics dates

P-2 Sports Day – 24 June
10-12 Years 200M trials – 18 June
Year 3-6 Sprint Carnival – 19 June
10-12 Years 800M Trial races – Week 8
10-12 Years 800M Finals – 18 June
10-12 Field Events – see below.

Athletics – Championship field events 2025

Championship field event finals for 10-12 years age groups are held throughout Term 2. A timetable of events is available in classrooms.

Students will qualify for finals via performances at lunchtime practice sessions. The first two placegetters in finals are invited to District Athletics Carnival.

Athletics information including field events schedule is available at our school website.

Tennis

Following a successful Term 1 program we will be continuing our tennis sessions this term. We will be using these sessions as preparation for the schools tennis challenge later in the year.

Tennis players in Years 4, 5 and 6 are eligible. Players will need some prior experience and be able to serve, hit basic forehand and back hand shots and be able to score. Sessions will take place on our school courts first lunchbreak on Fridays commencing 30 May. Register via our online form.

Lunchtime Rugby League program - Years 3 & 4

Following the success of last term’s Year 5 and 6 Rugby League program – we are hoping to get a Years 3 and 4 program happening this term. Please register an expression of interest to enable communication around the program.

Representative School Sport Program

Boys and Girls Cricket

Please email Mr. Porter prior to Thursday 22 May if interested in boys or girls schools representative cricket trials outlining relevant experience and representative honours. Expected standard will be Under 12 representative level. A selection process will be necessary to select the limited number of players we are able to nominate. Players born 2013, 2014 and 2015 are eligible.

Congratulations

Congratulations on selection in Noosa District teams.

Football (Soccer) – Zarli, Maddison, Riley, Harry
Rugby Union – Jake
Tennis – Gautier, Leo, Kobe
Cross Country - Mia, Hugo, Thiago, Leilani, Aurora

Cam Porter (HPE teacher)

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P&C General meeting

21 May 2025 5:30pm

staff room within Admin Block

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