Celebration of The Arts

Term 3 has traditionally been Eumundi’s ‘Arts Term’ -  culminating in school performances, visual art displays and Eumundi’s Got Talent finals. We highly value all of our teachers and specialist teachers for all the ways they continue to engage our students in a variety of Arts – Dance, Drama, Visual Arts, and Music – before school, during class times and specialist lessons, and during play breaks. Sometimes also after school hours -  as was the case with the recent Instrumental Music Camp. Some of the many benefits to students engaging in Arts -

• Boosts Creativity: Art encourages students to think creatively and explore new ideas, helping develop innovative thinking skills.
• Enhances Problem-Solving: Creating art often involves making choices and solving problems, which improves critical thinking.
• Improves Motor Skills: Drawing, painting, and sculpting help refine fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Builds Confidence: Completing art projects gives students a sense of accomplishment, boosting their self-esteem.
• Supports Emotional Expression: Art provides a safe outlet for expressing feelings, helping students process emotions.
• Encourages Cultural Awareness: Learning about different art forms exposes students to diverse cultures and perspectives.
• Strengthens Academic Performance: Studies show that involvement in the arts can improve skills in other subjects like reading, maths, and science.
• Promotes Focus and Patience: Art projects require concentration and persistence, which helps build attention spans.

Our end of term ‘Celebration of The Arts’ have been modified this year to cater for a variety of interests.

Friday 12th September – Eumundi’s Got Talent Finals from 1pm in our KOLA. We are really looking forward to it – and thank you to all the staff and students who have been performing and supporting the heats during lunch breaks.

Visual Arts - The school has purchased equipment for a unique visual art project for each student to design and print their own calico bag and bring home at the end of term as a souvenir of our celebrations. Some year levels are also continuing with specialised Visual Arts activities such as the Year 5 cohort ‘clay creations’ and the Prep students and their term’s Art rotations.

Monday 15th September from 1:30pm - School Performances – Our Instrumental Band, Choir, GLEE, GLEE XF, and Year 6 students will be performing at a whole school parade. People in the community are invited to join us for this event to help promote our Arts program.

The whole school parade precedes the Term 3 Open Classrooms and we hope this will help encourage more parents to join us both for the performances and the opportunity to see your child’s work.

Open Classrooms - Monday 15th September 2:50 – 4:20pm

Parents and carers are invited to visit your child’s class for a tour of their work and progress, and have discussions with teachers. Parents who are keen to have a more focused conversation with your child’s teacher are invited to email the class email to request a meeting. Several teachers will be on leave this week and will notify their parents of the alternative open classrooms opportunity.

Qld Engagement and Wellbeing (QEW) survey summary

The QEW Survey measures wellbeing and engagement across 12 aspects, including resilience, school climate, sense of belonging, motivation and perseverance, academic self-concept, personal social capabilities, general life satisfaction, future outlook and aspirations, relationships with peers, with teachers and at home, and general health.

The following infographics show Eumundi State School student responses compare closely with the majority of students in the state.

With the exception of their sleep health. This shows that Eumundi kids are going to bed earlier and using electronic devices less than the majority of students in the state. Thank you to all the families that support this important habit – and for the impact it has on student wellbeing, learning and engagement during the day at school.

(The thin bars at the top of the following graph are the State averages, with Eumundi represented as the thicker bars)

School Opinion survey

Administration of the 2025 School Opinion Survey was managed by our central office this year. Links to the survey were emailed this year to parents and staff, and Year 5 and 6 students were given some time in classes to access their emails and complete their responses. We look forward to receiving our report, and hope that parents and carers were able to spend some time giving valuable feedback.

School Uniform

With understanding of the challenge some students have with looking after their personal belongings - there is a very large collection of school jumpers lying in the lost property, and a growing number of students wearing alternatively coloured and colourful jackets and jumpers instead of their school-coloured jumpers. If the option is possible, please help reinforce with your child the need to wear their school jumper, and if time permits please have a look through lost property. Many of the jumpers are unnamed.

Student Free - Friday 5th September

Please be aware and note that Eumundi teaching staff have been working additional times throughout the year on professional development in lieu of time for this 'staff professional day'. Students should not attend school on this day  as this is a non-teaching day and teaching staff will not be working.

Student Leadership 

The Year 5 cohort have been focusing throughout this semester on their Positive Learning program regarding student leadership.

Over the coming weeks students in Year 5 will have the opportunity to apply for Leadership positions for Year 6 in 2026. There are a range of leadership positions that students are encouraged to apply for, such as:

• School Captains
• Sports House Captains
• Performing Arts Leaders
• Peer Support Leaders
• Library Leaders
• Enviro Leaders
• Band Leaders
• Equestrian Leaders

The other leadership opportunity is a ‘Class Representative’ for each classroom from Year 3 to 6. The nominations and voting takes place early in Term 1.

To be recognised as a Eumundi State School Student Leader, students must follow our school rules and expectations explicitly. Students must…

• Consistently follow the school rules and exhibit a high standard of behaviour.
• Promote and uphold the good image of the school and its students at all times.
• Display exemplary work habits and outstanding effort in all learning areas.
• Be actively involved in school activities, encouraging others, respecting differences, be compassionate and caring towards others.
• Represent the student body at official school functions/events e.g. parades; ANZAC Day; Open Days, Sports Days and welcoming visitors to the school.
• Wear the school uniform every day.

During Term 3, students will be spoken to further about the Leadership positions and will have the opportunity to take a Leadership Application to complete. We would encourage parents and carers to take the time to read through the Leadership Application with their child to consider the importance of nominating themselves to represent Eumundi State School in 2026.

Voting for Student Leadership positions will take place during Term 4. Students are eligible to nominate for three leadership positions. If a student nominates for School Captain and is successful in gaining that position, that student will be ineligible for any other nominated positions i.e. that student cannot undertake another leadership position such as Sports House Captain. 

Sarah McDonagh

Year 6 Surf Skills program

An information letter and Activity Consent form has been emailed to parents/carers this week. Payment of $100.00 per child and consent form is due on Monday 15 September.

PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE.

Year 5 Surf Skills program

An information letter, Activity Consent form and invoice will be emailed home early next term. Approximate cost will be $85.00 per child - please do not pay until you have received this information.

Year 6 shirt for 2026

Information regarding the Year 6 shirt for 2026 will be emailed to current Year 5 parents early in Term 4. Shirt cost will be approximately $40.00 and orders will close mid-term. Sample shirts will be available in the office for sizing purposes from the start of next term until Friday 31 October. 

Year 6 end of year excursion to Bli Bli Aqua Fun Park

Friday 05 December

Year 6 students will be invited to the Bli Bli Aqua Fun Park as part of their end of year celebration. Approximate cost is $40 per child (this covers entry and bus transport).

Specific information, Activity Consent form and invoice will be emailed home early in November - please do not pay until you have received this information.

Year 6 Graduation

Specific details about the Year 6 Graduation are as follows:

Date:     Monday 08 December 2025

Venue:   Noosa District SHS Hall

Time:     Arrival: From 5:30pm. Ceremony: 6:00 - 7:30pm approximately

Cost:      Nil

Dress:    Students are to be in full school uniform

School Parades

Parades will continue to take place in the KOLA every Monday afternoon from 2:00pm.

Term 3 parades are scheduled as follows:

2025 Noosa District 10-12 Years Track and Field Carnival

Well done to all of our Eumundi students who took part in the Noosa District Athletics Trials on Tuesday 29 July at the Girraween Sports Complex, Sunshine Beach. Our school team consisted of:

Girls: Zoey B, Bonnie C, Florence B, Fern S, Hazel M, Marley R, Eva B, Indi L, Isabelle H, Emily K, Ella R, Olivia W, Violette H, Holly T, Elissa J, Violet H, Rose S, Alex S and Isla T.

Boys: Cooper D, Aden W, Harlen B, William S, Jackson G, Atticus D, Eddie D, Mason W, Jesse L, Harper N, Arthur R, James M, Noah M, Jack C, Jai W and Charlie H.

Thank you to all parents/care givers that attended to support our students during their respective events. Thanks as well to Mr Midgley for acting as our school’s team manager throughout the carnival. It was a great day with some incredible performances displayed by Eumundi athletes!

Lastly, a very special mention must also go to the five of our students who earned selection in the 10-12 Years Noosa District Track & Field team. They will now take part in the Sunshine Coast Regional Track & Field Carnival on 27-28 August.

Best of luck to the following representatives in their respective events:

10 Years Girls – Zoey B (1500m) and Bonnie C (100m & 200m)

11 Years Girls – Olivia W (Shot Put)

12 Years Girls – Violette H (High Jump) and Violet H (High Jump)

2025 Billy Moore North Rugby League Gala Day

This year the Billy Moore North Rugby League Gala Day will take place on Thursday 4 September (Term 3, Week 8) at Noosa Pirates RLFC (Tewantin) for selected Year 6 students. Our players are currently training hard during lunch breaks in the lead up to this event. All players need to remember to bring their mouthguard to school or they will not be able to fully participate in some drills. A note with general reminders as well as the draw for the day, will be distributed to all players closer to the carnival date.

2025 Year 3/Year 4 Moses Mbye Rugby League Gala Day

The Moses Mbye Shield Rugby League Gala Day at this stage is scheduled for Friday 7 November (Term 4, Week 5) also at Noosa Pirates Rugby League Football Club - Noosa District Sports Complex, 31 Butler St, Tewantin for selected Year 3 and Year 4 students.

There will be two divisions to cater for experienced and developing players. The developing teams are to have no more than 3 club players. All games will be 8-a-side. All games will be played under strict SAFE PLAY CODE to ensure the day is a safe, fun and enjoyable experience for all participating players, coaches and parents. NRL Development will provide qualified referees, first aid officers and coaching staff to assist on the day.

Interested students from Year 3 and Year 4 will receive further information from Mr Brinkworth before the end of Term 3. Students will commence training early in Term 4 if parents/caregivers have provided consent to participate. After a high level of interest in 2024, Eumundi once again hopes to enter both Year 3 & Year 4 teams in this worthwhile event. A note with general reminders for the carnival will be distributed to all players closer to the carnival date.  

All potential players will need to remember to bring their mouthguard to school or they will not be able to fully participate in a majority of drills when training commences in Term 4.

2025 Eumundi Dragons Invitational Tag Rugby 7s Interschool Games Afternoons

During Term 4, all Eumundi State School students born 2016, 2017, 2018 or 2019 will have an opportunity to participate in a fun-based ‘Eumundi Dragons Invitational Tag Rugby 7s Interschool Games Afternoon’ (following on from a very successful event in 2024).

Thank you to everyone so far who has indicated that they would like their child/children to play in one of the Eumundi State School ‘Tag Rugby’ teams which will be participating in the ‘Eumundi Dragons Invitational Tag Rugby 7s Interschool Games Afternoons’ in Term 4 on Thursday 6 November, Thursday 13 November and Thursday 20 November.

This will take place at the Eumundi Dragons Rugby Club Fields – Eumundi Showgrounds -Black Stump Rd, Eumundi. Games should commence at approximately 4.00pm and conclude by 5:30pm. A free sausage sizzle and drink will also be available at the end of play in Week 3.

There will be two age divisions to cater for younger and older players The junior division will be made up of players born 2018 or 2019. The senior division will be made up of players born 2016 or 2017. All games will be 7-a-side. All games are 20 minutes in duration (2 x 10min halves) and will be played under Tag Rugby rules (see attached) to ensure the afternoons are a safe, fun and enjoyable experience for all participating players, coaches and parents. Eumundi Dragons Rugby Union Club will provide qualified referees, first aid and coaching staff to assist on the day.

There are still places available for any interested students if not already signed up. Please complete an Expression of Interest Survey recently emailed to all families, or inform Mr Brinkworth ASAP if you would like your child to participate in this free Term 4 event.

2025 Sunshine Coast School Sport All Schools Triathlon and Aquathlon

Sunshine Coast School Sport will use the AusTriathlon All Schools Triathlon & Aquathlon event to select regional teams for 2026.

Date: Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October 2025

Location: Lake Kawana, Sportsman Parade, Bokarina

Who can take part in this trial? You must be turning 10-18 years of age in 2025 (born from 2015 – 2007)

Please refer to attached document for more information on how to register. Online registrations close Wednesday 8 October https://www.triathlon.org.au/qld/allschoolstriathlon/

Up and Coming Events for 2025

27 & 28 August: Sunshine Coast Regional Track & Field Carnival (for selected students)

29 August: Noosa District Schools Cricket Cup Gala Day (for selected students)

4 September: Billy Moore North Rugby League Gala Day (for selected Year 6 students)

6 November: Week 1 of Eumundi Dragons Invitational Tag Rugby 7s Interschool Games Afternoon

7 November: Moses Mbye North Rugby League Gala Day (for selected Year 3 & 4 students)

13 November: Week 2 of Eumundi Dragons Invitational Tag Rugby 7s Interschool Games Afternoon

18 November: Year 3 to 6 Interhouse Swimming Carnival (for ALL Year 3-6 students)

20 November: Week 3 of Eumundi Dragons Invitational Tag Rugby 7s Interschool Games Afternoon

Yours in sport

Adam Brinkworth

Physical Education Teacher

Parentline: Support and advice for all Queensland parents and carers

Being a parent can be rewarding—but it can also be challenging. Whether you’re trying to support your child with school issues, friendship challenges, behaviour, or tough moments at home, it’s completely normal to feel unsure about what to do next.

Parentline is a free and confidential service available to all Queensland parents and carers. No problem is too big or too small—and reaching out early can make a real difference.

Parentline offers advice and support on a wide range of parenting topics, including:

• bullying and friendship issues

• parent–child relationships

• parenting strategies and behaviour management

• mental and emotional wellbeing—for both children and parents

You can speak with a trained professional by phone or webchat (6am-midnight), seven days a week.

An online bullying support forum is also available. This is a safe, moderated space to connect with others, ask questions, and share experiences.

? Call 1300 30 1300

? Visit parentline.com.au

Because parenting doesn’t come with a manual—but help is here when you need it.

Year 5 & 6 Tackle Food Waste at Enviro Days

As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, our Year 5 and 6 students recently took part in two action-packed Enviro Days focused on understanding and reducing food waste.

Students explored the issue of food waste—why it happens, and what impact it has on our environment. A highlight was a special presentation from OzHarvest, Australia’s leading food rescue organisation. Students were shocked to learn that one in five bags of groceries ends up in the bin, and that over 7.6 million tonnes of food is wasted in Australia each year—enough to fill the MCG nine times over!

After learning these facts, students focused on solutions. They engaged with activities like:

• Designing a pizza using ingredients that are often thrown away
• Creating compost and learning about its role in reducing landfill
• Conducting a food waste audit to measure what’s really going in the bin
• Taking part in Taste the Waste, where they sampled often-discarded parts of food like cauliflower leaves and radish tops. 

These days provided valuable opportunities for students to reflect on their own habits and consider practical ways to make a difference. They left feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to take small steps towards a more sustainable future.

The office has sent out emails inviting parents or guardians to become a QParents Account Owner (QPAO) for their student. QPAOs will be able to register for QParents to access and manage the student’s information online, view the student’s information, and submit requests to update some of the student’s details.

Student information includes:

• Attendance and absence details, as well as the ability to notify the school of an absence
• Positive behaviour information
• Academic report cards
• Viewing unpaid invoice details, payment history, and making payments online
• Viewing and updating personal student details, including medical conditions and address
• Enrolment details
• Upcoming events list showing school events and excursions.
• Consent Management including Online Services and Excursion permission.

When you receive your invitation email or letter, simply follow the instructions to register your QParents account. The process should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Initial registration and addition of students to your account must be done on a desktop or laptop computer. Once registered, you will then be able to access QParents using your mobile device (via web browser or by downloading the iPhone or Android App). Invitations sent by email will only ever come from no.reply@qparents.qld.edu.au. You will not be invited to register from any other email address or organisation.

If you do no not want to register you can just ignore the invitation and your child’s student information will not be available to anyone through Qparents.

You will also need to have your child’s EQ ID (their Education Queensland identification number) in order to complete your QParents registration. You will find your child’s EQ ID on the most recent invoice sent from the school last week.

Paul Midgley

Writing Co-Teacher/Digital Technologies Specialist Teacher/ICT Co-ordinator

LATE ARRIVAL

Students ARRIVING LATE need to sign in at the office and obtain a late slip.  All students should be in class by 8:40am for roll marking.  Students who arrive after this time are considered late.  This is prime learning time for all the children so please try and give your child/ren every opportunity to maximise their learning by arriving to school on time.

EARLY DEPARTURES and/or CHANGES TO TRAVEL/COLLECTION ARRANGEMENTS.       

Parents are requested to make appropriate arrangements with their children relating to getting home from school in the morning before they leave home. Please feel free to send a note to school for the teacher if arrangements differ to other days.  Telephone messages received during the day are difficult to pass on without distrupting not only your child's learning, but the learning of others too.  Messages received after 12:00pm can not be guaranteed to be able to be passed onto the student.

Parents are advised that if they are unable to pick-up their child/ren at 2.50pm, the first option should always be for casual registration with OSHC. Helping Hands OSHC is an amazing service that offers regular or casual bookings for before and after school.  Once registered you can book in at the last minute when unexpected delays crop up

Afternoon Program – Stay and Play where kids can dive into more fun activities and build friendships.

Bell times

Warning bell: 8.40am

First session: 8.45am

Morning tea: 10.50am

Second session: 11.30am

Lunch: 12.50pm

Third session: 1.25pm

End of school: 2.50pm

Urgent attention to all Parents/Caregivers

The Staff Carpark on Caplick Way is NOT TO BE USED AS A DROP-OFF/PICK-UP AREA OR PARKING AREA FOR PARENTS WAITING TO COLLECT THEIR CHILD.  This action creates issues with on site contractors, deliveries and staff having access to the carparks and is potentially dangerous for students. 

The parallel car parks at the front of the school (near the Wellbeing Hub) are now 10 minute between 7.00am – 9.00am & 2.00pm – 4.00pm so they can be utilised as a Drop Off/Pick Up Area.

Students should not be advised by parents to meet them in the Carpark area.  The exit route for the students should be through the middle area of the school and then through the single gates.