Dear Parents and Community,

A Heartfelt Thank You

I’d like to acknowledge the fantastic staff at Eumundi State School who continued the great work for our students while I was off on sick leave with a serious case of man flu (something that only the male readers would understand ?). Special mention to Ms McDonagh, Mr Kross and the leadership team who stepped up in my absence.

Chappy Sam’s Wellbeing Boost

Eumundi staff were treated to a wonderful wellbeing boost thanks to the incredible efforts of Chappy Sam. From mouth-watering curries and fun games to thoughtful displays and the ever-popular ‘warm fuzzy’ jellybean jars, every detail brought smiles and lifted spirits during the midweek slump. We’re so grateful for the care and creativity that went into making this week special. A big thank you also to everyone who continues to contribute positively to our school culture and community wellbeing — your efforts make a real difference.

As Term 3 comes to a close, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our students, staff, and families for another fantastic term of learning, growth, and community spirit. It’s been a joy to see our students thrive across academic, sporting, and creative pursuits.

We’re excited to finish the term with a celebration of talent and creativity:

Friday 12 September from 1pm in the COLA - Eumundi’s Got Talent – A showcase of courage and flair as our students take the stage to share their unique gifts.

Open Classrooms & Celebration of the Art Performances – Monday 15 September from 1:30pm – Come and enjoy performances from our talented School Band, Choir, and Glee Clubs. It’s a wonderful way to connect with our learning community and celebrate the arts. Afterwards come and visit your child/rens class from 2:50 to 4:20pm.

As part of our Term 3 Celebration of the Arts, Students will be finalising a 'calico' bag design project, which they will bring home when completed.

Class Placements for 2026

As we begin preparations for class placements in 2026, parents are invited to email any relevant information that may support their child’s placement to admin@eumundiss.eq.edu.au by COB 19^TH of September 2025.

Please note: Requests for specific teachers or friendship groups will not be considered. Our dedicated teaching staff carefully consider the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students to create balanced and supportive learning environments based on the staffing we receive for the school year.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

As we head into the school holidays, I encourage everyone to enjoy a well-earned break, stay safe, and take time to rest and recharge. Whether you're travelling or relaxing at home, we hope the holidays bring joy and connection.

We’re already looking forward to Term 4, which promises to be full of exciting learning opportunities, celebrations, and preparations for the end of the school year.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for school on Tuesday October 7.

Best regards,

Rob

Prep - Year 3 - Water Safety Awareness Program - Term 4 Week 8

Each year the Prep, Year 1, 2 and 3 students attend the Eumundi Aquatic Centre for swimming/water safety lessons. This year's program will be conducted over the course of one week only - Week 8 - 24th November - 28th November. The Prep classes will have 3 lessons in total, while Years 1, 2 and 3 will have 5 lessons - one each day. The schedule with class times, permission forms and invoices  will be sent home early next term.

Prep 2026 Orientation Sessions

Each Thursday, Week 3, 4, 5 and 6 - the Prep team will host Prep 2026 students and families for their Prep Orientation Sessions. The Eumundi team run these sessions each year to give Kindy children further experience building their familiarity with Eumundi Prep and positive transition to school experience. Emails will be sent to families who have completed enrolment applications, with instructions on how to book for a session.

Seedlings

Our 'Seedlings' Playgroup continues to run each Thursday morning in the Prep area - and we thank Mrs Louise Hobson, and the Helping Hands Team, for continuing to organise this lovely opportunity for our local families. Seedlings will continue for Week 1 and 2 of next term, and reconvene again in week 8 for an end of year 'early Christmas' celebration.

Sarah McDonagh

Year 6 Surf Skills program

An information letter and Activity Consent form has been emailed to parents/carers this term. 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:

PARADE - TERM 3

Well done to our Prep to Year 2's who have started  this term reading at home using our new reading scheme! 

Each week they get to practise reading:

• 2 decodable books (green dot) to encourage DECODING, READING FLUENCY AND EXPRESSION
• 2 predictable books (red dot) to encourage BUILDING THEIR VOCABULARY, BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE AND COMPREHENSION

Have a look at the ways below to encourage your child when they're reading!

7 BENEFITS OF REGULAR READING

Reading plays a powerful role in a child’s development, at every age and stage. When books become part of daily life, children grow into curious, confident learners – ready to explore, express, and understand the world around them.

Here are some powerful benefits for REGULAR READING:

1. Builds early language skills
2. Supports brain development
3. Strengthens parent/child bond
4. Encourages focus and listening
5. Fuels imagination and creativity
6. Boosts emotional understanding
7. Sets the foundation for academic success

Encourage your child to enjoy the magic or reading!

 

Louise Hobson

Prep to Year 2 Diverse Learning Teacher

2025 Noosa District 10-12 Years Track and Field Carnival

Congratulations to our four Eumundi students who recently represented the 10-12 Years Noosa District Track & Field team during the Sunshine Coast Regional Track & Field Carnival held at the University of the Sunshine Coast Athletics Track on 27-28 August . These athletes were:

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)

All of these girls tried very hard and represented our school to the best of their ability. We also had Violet H selected to attend but was unfortunately unable to compete in her high jump event.

Lastly, a massive congratulations to Bonnie C who earned a place in the Sunshine Coast Regional Track & Field Team after qualifying in the 10 Years Girls 100m sprint event after running magnificently in her heat and final. She also made the finals of the 200m event and only narrowly missed out on selection in this as well.

Bonnie will now travel to Townsville on 13-15 October to compete at the Queensland State Track & Field Championships. Outstanding effort and achievement Bonnie!

2025 Noosa District Schools Cricket Cup

On Friday 29 August Eumundi’s team of Year 5 & 6 cricketers participated in a day of T20 Blast Cricket at Cooroy-Eumundi Cricket Club. The format for the carnival was an 8-a-side game where batters bat in pairs for a total of two overs and runs can be doubled if the ball is hit through ‘double zones’ situated on the field. The bowling team receives five runs each time they take a wicket. Free hits are also awarded throughout a team’s innings if the ball is not bowled accurately.

The draw had Eumundi ‘Super Kings’ playing a total of five games. The team got off to a good start defeating Peregian Springs Bulls in Round 1. There was also only a narrow loss in Round 2 against Pacific Paradise Renegades. However, the next two games proved tougher with two losses against Peregian Springs Scorchers and Peregian Springs Strikers. The final match of the afternoon was against St Andrews Heat. This was a reduced to four ball overs and the result may have just gone in Eumundi’s favour!

The positive attitudes shown by the boys and girls was exceptional, as was the high level of playing skill on display. At times, there was some terrific batting, bowling and fielding efforts exhibited by the team! Once again, many thanks you to our parents for the assistance in getting the team to and from the venue as well as supporting them throughout their matches.

Overall match results below:

Round 1: Eumundi Super Kings def Peregian Springs Bulls

Round 2: Pacific Paradise Renegades def Eumundi Super Kings

Round 3: Peregian Springs Scorchers def Eumundi Super Kings

Round 4: Peregian Springs Strikers def Eumundi Super Kings

Round 5: Eumundi Super Kings def St Andrews Heat

Participating students were: Darcy G, Beau E, Phoenix R, Marius L, Darcie D, Flynn N, Larkin W and Finn P.

2025 Billy Moore North Rugby League Gala Day

On Thursday 4 September at Noosa Pirates Rugby League Fields, Tewantin Eumundi was represented by a 10 player team of Year six boys. These team members were:

Darcy G, Eddie D, Destry N, Jai W, Phoenix R, Marius L, Kai M, Jesse L, Sidney F and Aston D.

It was great to have the players training hard at school leading up to this event and even better to watch these players enjoying themselves throughout the course of the day. Well done to everyone for displaying such a high level of energy and enthusiasm. Considering not a lot of the team had played regular games of rugby league, the level of improvement that increased each game was pleasant to see – this was the primary aim of the day. Eumundi played a total of four matches against Tewantin SS, St Thomas More, North Arm and Coolum SS.

Games were played over a duration of 18 minutes with 8 players from each team on the field at one time. The day was non-competitive and no scores were recorded by NRL Development.  Thank you again to all parents who were able to attend, as well as those who could kindly assist with transport before and after this event.

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. THERE IS A SLIGHT CHANGE WITH THE THIS EVENT.

The number of rounds is now only TWO (2). The dates for this are now on Thursday 13 November and Thursday 20 November. TIMES WILL BE 4:00PM to 6:00PM

This will take place at the Eumundi Dragons Rugby Club Fields – Eumundi Showgrounds -Black Stump Rd, Eumundi. A free sausage sizzle and drink will also be available at the end of play at 5:45pm on both days.

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

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

CHE BELLO!

ITALIAN CLUB SHORT FILM MOST POPULAR AT FESTIVAL

Over the past term our Italian Club has been working very hard rehearsing and filming CHE BELLO! - a short film scripted and spoken entirely in Italian. Last Friday evening at Somerset College on the Gold Coast our little film appeared as one of the finalists in the Spotlight On Languages Film Festival. It was certainly the most popular and entertaining film, judging by audience reactions, and received a special award for use of Music and Sound.

The film itself is a rom-com based on a song about an Australian boy in Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, who works up the courage to talk to an Italian girl. She remains aloof at first but then softens and they become friends. The Italian expression ‘Che bello’ translates as ‘how beautiful’ or ‘how nice’ in English. The phrase can be directed at many different things, including people and objects, or even situations. 

Congratulations Addisyn, Aiden, Andrew, Ayla, Claudia, Evie, Hudson, Quentin and Violet.

Signor Benissimo

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.

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

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.