Welcome to the first newsletter of Term 3 and a special welcome to all of the new students and families who have joined the Sunshine Beach State School community this term. It has been a wonderful first fortnight and I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for the warm welcome I’ve received from students, staff and families. I’ve spent the last fortnight visiting classrooms, joining in playground conversations, working with staff and getting to know the unique spirit of our school community. It’s clear that Sunshine Beach State School is a place where students are known, valued and supported to thrive.

Last week was a great snapshot of the joy and energy in our school – from the excitement of the 100 Days of Prep celebration (what a milestone!) to the energy of the Year 5 and 6 disco and the colourful fun of PJ Day. It has been wonderful to see the students engaged, smiling and connected.

A highlight has been seeing achievement data from Semester 1 coming through, with several year levels already meeting or exceeding our end of year targets for students achieving an A or B in Mathematics and English. This is a strong testament to the hard work of our students and the dedication of our staff.

Over the coming weeks, I look forward to listening, learning and working alongside you to continue the great work already happening here. Please don’t hesitate to say hello if you see me out and about. It was wonderful to meet many families at our first Breakfast Club this term. I’m looking forward to getting to know all of our families over the coming months.

Warm regards,
Elise Maguire (Principal)