Dear Eumundi Community

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to Eumundi State School. I’d like to take this opportunity to speak to a few key matters that influence the direction and capacity of our school — particularly student enrolment, attendance, and the role of community advocacy.

Enrolment and Attendance: Why It Matters

In Queensland state schools, our staffing, specialist allocations, and many of the opportunities we offer our students are directly tied to our enrolment numbers. Every student counted on Day 8 — and every student attending consistently — contributes to the resources and flexibility we have to deliver high-quality education.

When enrolments decline, it doesn’t just mean fewer students. It can mean reduced access to specialist teachers in music, PE, and learning support. It can mean tighter budgets, fewer extracurricular options, and constraints on class sizes and curriculum breadth. These are the very things that make our school special and support our students to thrive.

Conversely, when enrolment grows or remains steady, we gain the ability to plan confidently, maintain vibrant specialist programs, and say yes to new initiatives. It allows us to innovate, invest, and uphold the high standards our community expects.

The Power of Positive Talk

This is why it’s so important that we all talk our school up — positively and proudly. Every conversation in the community, every recommendation to a neighbour or friend, and every moment we make school a place children want to be, contributes to a strong and healthy enrolment. It’s a reflection of the trust our community places in us.

As a school, we are committed to delivering high-quality teaching, fostering genuine care, and building a strong sense of belonging. These values are central to our improvement agenda and are what make families proud to be part of Eumundi State School.

Prep/New Enrolments for 2026 & Student Departures

As we begin planning for 2026, we kindly remind families to ensure any younger siblings eligible for Prep next year are enrolled as soon as possible. Likewise, if you know of any new families to the area. Early enrolment helps us prepare for class structures and staffing and ensures a smooth transition for your child into their first year of school.

Additionally, if your family is planning to relocate or your child will not be attending Eumundi State School in 2026, please let the office know as soon as possible. This information is vital for our staffing allocations and class planning.

Thank you for your support in helping us prepare for another great year ahead!

A Visit from Year 1B: Writing Wonders and Sticker Celebrations

Last week, my office was joyfully invaded by a group of very enthusiastic Year 1 students from class 1B. They arrived with big smiles, even bigger voices, and a stack of writing samples they were absolutely bursting to share. I barely had time to swivel my chair before I was surrounded by confident writers proudly displaying their work.

Their writing showed real growth — from sentence structure to vocabulary choices — and their excitement was contagious. To celebrate their efforts, each student received a special Principal’s sticker. It was a wonderful reminder of why we do what we do, and how powerful it is when students feel proud of their learning.

Book Fair Buzz: Wish Lists and Wallets Ready!

In Week 3, students will visit the Library with their class to create their Wish Lists — a magical moment where eyes light up at the sight of shiny covers, colourful illustrations, and books about everything from dinosaurs to detectives.

Then in Week 4, from Monday 27th to Thursday 30th, the Book Fair Shop will be open before and after school, and during morning tea. It’s a great opportunity for families to support literacy, pick up some great reads, and maybe even sneak in a few early Christmas gifts.

We love seeing students excited about books, and the Book Fair is a fantastic way to build that enthusiasm while supporting our school library.

Student Council Fundraiser: Thursday ‘Fun and Food for Thought’

This Thursday, 16 October, our Student Council is hosting a fundraiser for OzHarvest Australia’s leading food rescue charity. It promises to be full of fun, flair, and crazy food costumes. Students are invited to bring a gold coin donation to participate in a themed activity that supports student-led initiatives across the school.

On Monday 3 November, we’ll be holding a whole-school assembly with a special visit from OzHarvest to discuss their initiatives and receive the donations from our school. Our students have been learning about food insecurity — both overseas and right here in Australia — and discussing how we can make a difference. Supporting OzHarvest is a meaningful way for our school to contribute to a cause that aligns with our values of compassion, community, and action.

Day for Daniel: Wear Red and Raise Awareness – Friday 31 October

A quick reminder that Day for Daniel is coming up on Friday, 31 October. On this day, students are encouraged to wear something red to show their support for child safety and awareness.

Day for Daniel is Australia’s largest child safety education and awareness day, held in honour of Daniel Morcombe. It’s a powerful opportunity to talk with students about personal safety, trusted adults, and looking out for one another. The day promotes the message that keeping kids safe is a shared responsibility — one that involves schools, families, and the wider community.

Thanks for your support, by promoting our school positively and supporting consistent enrolment and attendance, we ensure Eumundi State School continues to thrive.

Thanks,
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 in Term 4 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 emailed this week. There is also a brief, mandatory, survey for parents to complete. The information from the survey gives the instructors/Aquatic Centre some ideas of water confidence and ability grouping.

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.

Prep Orientation Session Dates -

Thursday 30th October (9:00 - 10:30am)

Thursday 6th November (9:00 - 10:30am)

Thursday 13th November (9:00 - 10:30am)

Thursday 20th November (9:00 - 10:30am)

Bookings for the sessions are made online via the following link -

https://survey.qed.qld.gov.au/n/e76hRJk

2026 Prep Classes

Organisation is underway with staff to develop 2026 class lists. If you have a Prep 2026 student, we would really appreciate your completed enrolment package - or notify our admin@eumundiss.eq.edu.au of intention to enrol for Prep 2026. 

Parents in all year levels will be emailed class teacher names the week before school starts in 2026. If you have any specific requests you would like us to consider, please email admin@eumundiss.eq.edu.au .

Sarah McDonagh

Year 5 Surf Skills program

An information letter, Activity Consent form and invoice was emailed home last week - please contact the office if you didn't receive this information. Payment of $60.00 per child is due on Wednesday 7 November.

PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE.

Year 6 shirt for 2026

Information regarding the Year 6 shirt for 2026 has been emailed to current Year 5 parents. Shirt cost is $45.00 and orders will close mid-term. Sample shirts are available in the office for sizing purposes.

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 (NO Year 6 shirts)

School Parades

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

Term 4 parades are scheduled as follows:

2025 Eumundi SS Year 3-6 Inter house Swimming Carnival

Our annual school swimming carnival for ALL Year 3 to 6 students will be held on Tuesday 18 November (Term 4, Week 7) at the Eumundi Aquatic Centre. Students will be given opportunities to nominate in the following swimming events:

25m Freestyle, 25m Breaststroke, 25m Backstroke, 25m Butterfly, 50m Freestyle, 50m Breaststroke, 50m Backstroke and 50m Butterfly.

PLEASE NOTE: Less confident swimmers may choose to participate in one or more of the 25m swim events (Freestyle, Breaststroke or Backstroke only) with a supplied kickboard or pool noodle to increase participation on the day and still earn points for their sport house. Students not currently in a sport house will be placed in one shortly.

Swimming Carnival Nominations

All students will need to nominate for their swimming events via a paper nomination slip that will be completed at school with their class teachers. Nominations will need to be completed by Thursday 6 November (Week 5). Please note: Students will NOT be able to change their events once nominations have been received.  It is strongly suggested that parents discuss which events they feel their child/children would like to participate in.

Important information for nominations:

• Students Born 2017 will be doing 25m ‘Timed Final Events ’ONLY with the choice of swimming in freestyle, breaststroke or backstroke.  (No butterfly event for this age group)
• If wanting to be eligible for age champion points, students born 2013, 2014, 2015 or 2016 MUST nominate in 50m ‘Timed Final Events’ in one or more strokes (i.e. freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly).
• Top 3 place getters for each age group’s events will be based on the fastest times
• Students born 2013, 2014, 2015 or 2016 NOT wanting to nominate in 50m events will instead be able to nominate in 25m swim events and still earn house points through their participation. 
• Students can only nominate for ONE distance they want to swim for their desired stroke/s e.g. 50m Freestyle OR 25m Freestyle (not both). Please note: Students will NOT be able to change their events once nominations have been received.
• The Eumundi Swimming Carnival will also be used to help select our Eumundi Swim Team for the District Swim Carnival early in 2026 (only students born in 2014, 2015 and 2016 will be eligible for selection - they MUST be swimming in a 50m event to be considered).

*** Please note: Noosa District 10-12 Years School Sport asks that students meet the qualifying times set by the District in order to attend the District Swimming Trials. For more information please see Mr Brinkworth.***

• Current Year 6 students in 2025 are not eligible to represent the school for 2026 District trials. 

Noosa District Swimming Standards for 2026

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

This year the Moses Mbye Shield Rugby League Gala Day is scheduled for Friday 7 November (Term 4, Week 5) 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 have already received information from Mr Brinkworth. Students will be participating in training sessions during lunch breaks in Weeks 2, 3, 4 and 5 leading up to this event (provided parents/caregivers have provided consent to participate).

All potential players will need to remember to bring their mouthguard as well as an old shirt/jersey to school, or they will not be able to fully participate in a majority of training drills on these days.   

General reminders for the day will be communicated to all parents/caregivers of players closer to the carnival date.  

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 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 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.

Up and Coming Events for 2025

25 October: Buddina Skate Competition (for registered students)

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

Buddina_SSRamp_Jam_Skate.pdf

Buddina_SSRamp_Jam_Skate _pdf 336.88 KB

(Consent form attached to PDF)

Yours in sport

Adam Brinkworth

Physical Education Teacher

Book Fair!

Author Visit

Wednesday 22 October with Peter Canavas.

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

? Parentline

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

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

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.

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.