Kuraby State School in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Primary School

Kuraby State School

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3361 8444

Address: 1523 Beenleigh Rd 4112 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.kurabyss.eq.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Your children’s online world is as much a part of their life as offline. With this in mind, it's crucial you are as involved in supporting their online wellbeing as you are their physical health. Learn the basics of online safety: https://bit.ly/2Tc2mvu

25.01.2022 *** NAIDOC WEEK AT KURABY *** Did you know that the term ‘Kuraby’ means natural spring or place of water in traditional Yugambeh language? If you take a closer look you will find ‘spring creek’ hidden behind our school. NAIDOC stands for the National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee. It is a significant week in the Australian calendar, and an especially important one for many Indigenous communities around the country. It is a week to celebrate our culture and... heritage, commemorate our history, unify our communities, and to share with the rest of the nation. NAIDOC Week happens each year between the first and second Sundays in July. Due to Covid-19, The NAIDOC Council has also announced a new date for the annual celebration to protect the health and safety of communities and their elders from the potential risk of Covid-19.November 8th-15th will be the official 2020 celebration week. The posters for each year’s theme are selected through a national competition. This year's is: "Always Was, Always Will Be".This year’s poster competition winner is proud Noongar and Saibai island man, Tyrown Waigana. #alwayswasalwayswillbe #NAIDOCWeek2020

24.01.2022 A reminder that tomorrow morning is the Prep-2 cross country. Students can wear their sports house colour to school.A reminder that tomorrow morning is the Prep-2 cross country. Students can wear their sports house colour to school.

24.01.2022 *** Updates to Before and After School Entry from Monday 30th November *** On Monday 30th November we will be welcoming parents/carers back on to our school grounds at drop-off and pick-up times. We thank you for your patience and understanding over the past 6 months in ensuring all members of the Kuraby community remained safe. All parents and carers who enter school property will be asked to maintain social distancing and show respect to all members of staff, students and... other families while on site. The following process will occur both morning and afternoon. Morning -School gate will be opened at 8:15 and closed at 8:50. Students who arrive after 8:50 are to enter through the office gate. -If parents wish to walk their child in they must park in the designated car park area past the drop and go. -Parents using the drop and go area must remain in their car. -Parents should not be on site after the 8:50 bell as all classes begin at this time. Afternoon -School gate will be opened at 2:50 and closed at 3:15. We ask that all parents collect their child/ren and make their way to the gate to exit the school. Children will not be permitted to play on the equipment or play after school. -Parents collecting their child from inside the school grounds must park in the designated parking areas. -Parents using the drop and go must remain in their vehicle and students will walk to the designated waiting area. Parents will be asked to not enter classrooms and keep door ways clear at all times. If you wish to have a meeting with a classroom teacher please email them to arrange a suitable time to meet. Thank you, Tom Cameron - Principal

23.01.2022 Brisbane will enter a three-day lockdown to stop the spread of the highly contagious UK strain of COVID-19. From 6pm tonight until 6pm Monday, people in the loc...al government areas of Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Redlands and Logan will be required to stay at home except: Shopping for essentials, food and necessary supplies Medical or healthcare needs, including compassionate requirements Exercise with no more than one other person, unless all from the same household Providing care or assistance to an immediate family member Work, or volunteering, or study if it is not reasonably practicable to work or learn remotely Child custody arrangements Legal obligations Visit for end of life Attend funeral or wedding in line with restrictions Further restrictions include: No more than two visitors to the household per day (in addition to anyone else currently staying in the household), excluding care workers or volunteers All businesses that can remain open must adhere to one person per 4 square metres with maximum of 20 to 50 with COVID Safe or Industry Plan Restaurants and cafes to provide takeaway service only Cinemas, entertainment and recreation venues, gyms etc to close Places of worship to close Weddings involve a maximum of 10 people, including the celebrant and witnesses Funerals involve a maximum of 20 people Mandatory mask wearing anywhere outside of your home No visitors to aged care facilities, hospitals, disability accommodation services or correctional facilities. As we prepare for the possibility of more cases across the state, let’s do what Queenslanders do best stick together and help each other out. The most important thing we want you to know is that you should be aware of, and informed, but not alarmed. Our experienced staff have responded strongly to this pandemic over the past 12 months and will do so again. For more information, please visit: https://www.qld.gov.au//current-/greater-brisbane-lockdown

23.01.2022 *** Junior Cross Country *** Great to see so many parents and carers come in this morning to watch the Junior Cross Country. ... The teams are in their houses ready to race

23.01.2022 One of our favourite events, A Night at the Museum, is back these school holidays! From face painting to sea monsters origami, a live disco to meeting a real-l...ife palaeontologist, there is so much fun for the whole family after the Museum's doors close and the sun goes down. A Night at the Museum includes entry into Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Ocean Predators, Wild State, Discovery Centre, Anzac Legacy Gallery and SparkLab. Find all the details here https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/a-night-at-the-museum/

22.01.2022 Hey Queensland We've added two additional symptoms to the COVID-19 symptoms list. If you're experiencing ANY of the symptoms listed below, come forward, get tested for COVID-19 and then stay at home until you get your results.

21.01.2022 *** Eco-marines ambassador excursion *** Yesterday Miss S and the Eco-marines ambassadors went on an excursion to Tangalooma on Moreton Island. Check out the video below to see how close the dolphins were swimming in the water.

21.01.2022 *** Enrol now for Prep 2021 *** Do you have a child ready to start Prep in 2021? Does your friend, family member or neighbour have a child ready to start Prep in 2021?... We are still accepting enrollments for children who will turn 5 by 30th June 2021 and are eligible to join prep next year. Contact the school office on 3361 8444 to book your enrollment meeting before the end of the school year.

21.01.2022 *** Earth Hour 8:30-9:30pm tonight ***

20.01.2022 *** Community Visitor - Duncan Pegg Member for Stretton *** We had a visit today from Duncan Pegg MP who dropped by this morning to visit Mr Cameron and discuss plans for 2021.

19.01.2022 A reminder to parents/carers of Year 6 students that Graduation RSVPs are due tomorrow (Wednesday 17th Nov) A reminder to parents/carers of Year 6 students that Graduation RSVPs are due tomorrow (Wednesday 17th Nov)

19.01.2022 *** 2021 School Captain Speeches *** This afternoon these 6 finalists presented their speeches about what makes them a great leader to the Year 4-6 students and teachers. The students did a fantastic job and we’ve also seen them showcase a range of leadership qualities throughout the application process which has already included panel interviews with staff and the President of our P&C. We are very proud of not only these students but all of the applicants who continue to sho...w exceptional leadership every day. Choir, Instrumental and Sports Captain speeches will take place next Friday. The final school leaders for 2021 will be announced at the end of the term.

18.01.2022 ***Important News for Parents - Back to school*** First Day of School process We are excited to welcome all of our returning and new students to school on Wednesday 27th January.... We ask that on Wednesday morning all students and parents/carers enter the school through the front student entry gate near the drop and go zone. Although COVID-19 restrictions have eased, we are still required to ensure we have details of any adults entering the school which we should already have listed on our school system. However, we understand that in some cases there may be other family members attending on the day such as grandparents/other relations. We ask that those who are not already listed with your students enrolment details sign in as they enter through the student entry gate. Please remember the new normal now applies to all Queensland residents and comprises the recommended COVD-safe practices we are now very familiar with: - maintaining physical distance of 1.5m - wearing a mask when distancing is not possible - maintaining good hand hygiene - staying home when sick. Please be aware that due to physical distancing requirements some parents/carers may be asked to wait outside. How do I find out my student’s class? On the first day of school class lists will be displayed in Year levels in the undercovered area. Staff will be available in the morning to help direct children to their new classrooms. Prep 2021 Families of Prep students who are attending in 2021 have been notified of their start date due to our staggered start arrangement for this year. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this please contact the school office on 3361 8444. Uniform Shop CLOSED on Wednesday 27th Jan. Re-opens on Thursday 28th Jan from 8.30 - 9.30am, returning to it's usual location to the right of the covered playshed. Hours will return to normal from Monday 1st Feb Mondays & Thursday 8.30 - 9am. Tuckshop The Tuckshop will resume from Wednesday 3rd February. All lunch orders MUST be placed online. For information on how to set this up please see the attachment in the newsflash e-mailed to parents today.

18.01.2022 *** ANZAC DAY CEREMONY *** Today our Kuraby Leaders attended an ANZAC day service in they city. We learnt a lot about the Spirit of the ANZACs and the sacrifices all the young men and women made so many years ago. #lestweforget2021

18.01.2022 Sign on for the 2021 season.

17.01.2022 *** Term 2 Updates *** Parent/Teacher Interviews Bookings for this Wednesday (21st April) will go ahead as planned. Please check your times carefully. Interviews which were booked for Wednesday 31st March will now be going ahead on Wednesday 28th April at the same times as previously advised. If you have any questions please email your child's class teacher directly.... Playgroup Resumes on Tuesday 26th April Joeys Pre Prep Resumes on Friday 23rd April P&C Annual General Meeting Tuesday 27th April at 2pm. All Welcome! ANZAC Badges ANZAC Badges will be for sale by Student Councillors. Prices start at $2. Before school and lunchbreaks. See Miss Aitken for more info. Public Holidays for Term 2 Monday 26th April ANZAC DAY Monday 3rd May LABOUR DAY The school will be closed on these days.

17.01.2022 *** Runcorn High School Junior Secondary Awards *** What a fantastic morning at Runcorn State High School celebrating achievements of some of our past students. Congratulations to all students on your continued commitment to your education. It’s great to see Kuraby values shining through to your secondary schooling!

16.01.2022 *** Past students leading the way *** Today Runcorn State High School posted this photo of their 2021 School Leaders who were announced this morning. We can see some familiar faces from Kuraby State School... can you? Comment below if you recognise any of our past students.

16.01.2022 *** 2021 Booklists ***

15.01.2022 PLEASE SHARE: Everything you need to know about Queensland’s updated roadmap for easing restrictions

12.01.2022 *** An Important Message for all Parents *** Kuraby State School will be closed from tomorrow. All students must remain home with the exception of the children of essential workers when they have no other care arrangements. As of 5pm masks must be worn when leaving home. For the safety of our Kuraby community for the coming 3 days parents/carers will not be permitted to enter the school grounds. If you need to contact the office please do so by phone on 3361 8444 or e-mail th...e class teacher. Due to the lockdown, the following school events have been cancelled. Further information will be provided regarding the re-scheduling of these events at the beginning of Term 2. Parade (Today) - Cancelled Playgroup(Tuesday) - Cancelled Parent/Teacher Interviews(Wednesday) Cancelled District Cross Country Trials(Wednesday) Cancelled P&C AGM(Wednesday) Cancelled For more information please visit the Queensland Health Website. We thank you for your support during this time. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the school office on 3361 8444.

09.01.2022 Planning for the new year - check out the 2021 Queensland state school calendar to plan your family schedule: https://education.qld.gov.au//Doc/2021-school-calendar.pdf

09.01.2022 The uniform shop will be open tomorrow (Thursday) from 7:30-12:00. Please be aware that this will be the LAST DAY the uniform shop will be open before school starts next week. The uniform shop will then open again on Thursday 28th at 8:30.The uniform shop will be open tomorrow (Thursday) from 7:30-12:00. Please be aware that this will be the LAST DAY the uniform shop will be open before school starts next week. The uniform shop will then open again on Thursday 28th at 8:30.

09.01.2022 Queensland Health is working closely with key stakeholders across the state to ensure that people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds ...have access to current, culturally appropriate and translated COVID-19 information. You can find it here: http://bit.ly/38rA0b7 Resources have been translated into multiple languages: Vietnamese (Tieng Viet) Tongan (Faka-Tonga) Tigrinya () Thai () Tamil () Swahili (Kiswahili) Spanish (Espanol) Somali (Af-Soomaali) Serbian (Српски) Samoan (Gagana Samoa) Punjabi () Portuguese (Portugues) Persian () Nepali () Kurmanji (Kurmanci) Korean () Kirundi (ikiRundi) Kinyarwanda (Ikinyarwanda) Khmer () Karen () Japanese () Italian (Italiano) Hindi () Greek () French (français) Filipino (Tagalog) Dinka (Thuja) Dari () Croatian (Hrvatski) Chinese Traditional () Chinese Simplified () Burmese () Bangla () Arabic () Amharic () LATEST NEWS: http://ab.co/3bqaSnm LIVE BLOG: http://ab.co/2XqfLnZ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LOCKDOWN: https://ab.co/3oCbEkA YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED: http://ab.co/3q4hL1z INFORMATION FOR MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITIES: http://bit.ly/38rA0b7 TODAY'S PRESS CONFERENCE: https://bit.ly/3ovBxTt PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT (SUNSHINE COAST): http://bit.ly/35pJUZ8 PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT (BRISBANE): http://bit.ly/3npjYDb WHERE TO GET TESTED: http://bit.ly/39fd8L8 QUEENSLAND HEALTH SITE: http://bit.ly/3s3L71M

09.01.2022 Festival weekend is here!! Remember while the Cultural Precinct has many free events and activities don’t forget WSFB is stepping outside of our usual footpri...nt this year and today and tomorrow there are events and activities all over the city! Some highlights include: . MT COOT-THA: Smart Space Garden Experience, Qld Herbarium tours, Indigenous Plant Science tours, It’s Rocket Science plus QuestaGame Eco-Hunt and the Science of Movement! . WEST VILLAGE (West End): Sustainability tours, kids activities and more. . AI HUB (Fortitude Valley): Drop in session on AI, Culture and Creativity, AI & Music plus AI & Robotics. . LUNCHTIME LABS (Queen St Mall): Pop up Museum (Sat) and Gross Science (Sun). . SUBSTATION33 (Kingston): Recycling e-waste w 3D printer building, manufacturing power-wells, making rechargeable torches & vertical gardens. . Visit the website to explore what's on citywide. Link in bio #WSFB2021 @qldmuseum #visitbrisbane #seeaustralia @marcgrimwade See more

08.01.2022 *** Runcorn SHS Orientation Day *** A reminder for year 6 families that are attending Runcorn State High School in 2021. Today is Orientation Day where students become high school students for the day. Please remember to drop and collect your child directly from Runcorn SHS today.

08.01.2022 Great footage from our match against Cleveland. Structure and teamwork got us to the tryline and some silky footwork by Ahmad got him across the line for the try!

08.01.2022 *** Parent/Carer Reminders *** Front student entry gate A reminder to parents/carers that the front student entry gate opens at 8:15am and closes by 8:50am. If parents/carers are walking with their children into the school grounds they need to exit the school by 8:50am as the gate will close at this time. We understand that as it's the start of the year parents/carers and students are re-adjusting to the school times, however, classes start at 8:45am so students and teachers ...need to be in the classrooms at this time to begin learning. Parents leaving the grounds by 8:50am will allow students to start learning straight away. Fees Stationery Levies are due by Friday 12th February. Payment can be made in person at the office or online through BPoint with invoices that were e-mailed last year. Prep Stationery Fee: $90 Year 1 Stationery Fee: $100 Year 2 Stationery Fee: $100 Year 3 Stationery Fee: $100 Resource Fees Resource Fees ($100) are due by Friday 26th February. If parents/carers pay by this date they will receive a $10 discount per student taking the Resource Fee down to $90. Year 6 Camp Payment for Year 6 Camp in full or your remaining balance is due by Friday 12th February. Students must also return their medical forms as soon as possible. Year 2 Incursion The Year 2 Street Science Incursion notes and $7 is due to the office by Friday 5th February. Please remember to place money in a bag with the student's name and class on the front if the student is returning this to the office themselves. Hats & Library Bags A reminder that Hats are available for $8 and Library bags are available for $9 from the uniform shop. All students need to have a hat to play and library bag to enable them to borrow books from the library. If you can’t make it into the Uniform shop on a Monday or Thursday at 8:30am you can place an order in the office and the items will be given to your students when the P&C volunteers are next in.

07.01.2022 School holidays start today! We wish all of our Kuraby community a safe and happy holiday period. We look forward to welcoming all of our students back to school on Monday 19th April.

07.01.2022 *** Go Blue for Autism today ***

07.01.2022 BREAKING: The lockdown ends at 6pm tonight, but some precautions will remain in Greater Brisbane for 10 days until 1am on Friday, 22 January. You must carry a... mask at all times. Masks must be worn in indoor places including shopping centres and supermarkets, gyms, places of worship, libraries, public transport, and taxis and rideshare vehicles. Masks must be worn in workplaces if social distancing isn’t possible and it’s safe to do so. You don’t need to wear a mask in private vehicles, while outdoors at a safe distance from other people or if you’re outside doing strenuous exercise. Businesses and venues can have one person per 4m indoors and one person per 2m outdoors. Smaller venues up to 200m can have one person per 2m up to a maximum of 50. You must be seated to eat and drink, and no dancing is allowed except at weddings. Gatherings are restricted to 20 people in homes and public spaces. Weddings and funerals can have up to 100 people, and dancing is allowed at weddings without restrictions. Indoor concert venues and theatres can operate at 50% capacity or one person per four square metres, whichever is greater. Outdoor stadiums can operate at 50% capacity with COVID-safe plans. Restrictions on visits to hospitals, aged care, disability accommodation and prisons will remain. See more

07.01.2022 *** Help stop the spread of germs *** Please do NOT send your child to school if they are showing any signs or symptoms of illness. This includes sore throat, sniffling/runny nose, coughing, headache, tummy pains, diarrohea or generally feeling unwell. Children will recover quicker if they stay at home and rest. Any cold symptoms should always be referred to a doctor.... Parents WILL be contacted to collect students who present at school with the above symptoms. We thank you for your co-operation with this matter. Please also remember to check the Queensland Health website regularly for any updates regarding COVID-19 and contact tracing for Brisbane.

05.01.2022 *** Message from the School Captains ***

05.01.2022 *** NAIDOC Week *** Kuraby State School is acknowledging NAIDOC Week from the 8-15th November. The theme is Always Was, Always Will Be. NAIDOC Week celebrations are usually held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities ...and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. NAIDOC originally stood for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’. This committee was once responsible for organising national activities during NAIDOC Week and its acronym has since become the name of the week itself. The theme for this year - Always Was, Always Will Be, recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent (Australia) for over 65,000 years. NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the ancient history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. As well as opportunities to participate in NAIDOC activities in class this week please see below a poster from PCYC Mt Gravatt who are holding a NAIDOC Cultural Expo this Friday for 10-25year olds.

03.01.2022 Watch parenting expert Maggie Dent discuss the importance of teens finding something they’re good at to help them grow their spark and build their confidence. #SparkTheirFuture #maggiedent

02.01.2022 *** Week 2 Reminders *** Tuesday 27th April Year 2 Swimming lessons start daily Year 6 Street Science - Incursion... 2:15pm P&C Annual General Meeting (AGM) - all welcome, sign in through the office Wednesday 28th April Parent/Teacher meetings (these meetings were re-scheduled from Wednesday 31st March) Friday 30th April GALA Sports Day 1 Prep & Year 1 Street Science - Incursion

01.01.2022 *** Star Student Awards *** We had a number of students visit the office this afternoon to receive their Star Student Award. Congratulations students on an exceptional finish to the term. We also had raffle ticket winners visit the office this afternoon. Well done everyone!