13 June 2025

Principal’s Message

2025 School Explicit Improvement Agenda (EIA):
Curriculum – English
Multi-tiered Approach to support
Curriculum – Math V9

Dear Miami State School Community,

As we move into the final weeks of Term 2, we have lots to celebrate and look forward to.  Our students have demonstrated commendable dedication to their studies, which has been evident in their recent assessments.  

Performing Arts Evening

I wanted to take a moment to highlight the incredible talent and dedication our students have shown in the performing arts. Last week, our school community was treated to an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and cheer as our talented young performers took the stage for our annual Semester 1 Performing Arts Evening showcase.

The evening was a resounding success, thanks to the remarkable performances of our choir, instrumental band ensembles, string ensembles, dance troupe, and cheerleading group. The energy, passion, and sheer talent displayed by our students left the audience filled with a profound sense of pride.  It was truly a night to remember, and it is a testament to the passion and commitment of our performing arts teachers and the hard work and talent of our students. We couldn't be prouder of their accomplishments and their ability to shine brightly on such a grand stage.  I would like to thank our amazing staff who make evenings like this possible, your dedication to our students and providing them with the opportunity to explore their love for performance is truly remarkable.

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)

Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability. These relate to legislative requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, in line with the NCCD guidelines (2019).

Information provided about students to the Australian Government for the NCCD includes:

• year of schooling
• category of disability: physical, cognitive, sensory or social/emotional
• level of adjustment provided: support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary, substantial or extensive.

This information assists schools to:

• formally recognise the supports and adjustments provided to students with disability in schools
• consider how they can strengthen the support of students with disability in schools
• develop shared practices so that they can review their learning programs in order to improve educational outcomes for students with disability.

The NCCD provides state and federal governments with the information they need to plan more broadly for the support of students with disability.

The NCCD will have no direct impact on your child and your child will not be involved in any testing process. The school will provide data to the Australian Government in such a way that no individual student will be able to be identified – the privacy and confidentiality of all students is ensured. All information is protected by privacy laws that regulate the collection, storage and disclosure of personal information. To find out more about these matters, please refer to the Australian Government’s Privacy Policy  Further information about the NCCD can be found on the NCCD Portal  If you have any questions about the NCCD, please contact the school. Data submission in Queensland state schools is required to be finalised early in Term 3.

Enrolment for Prep 2026 Now Open!

For families interested in enrolling their child in Prep for the academic year 2026, I am delighted to inform you that the enrolment process has begun. This is a crucial time to secure your child's place at Miami State School and ensure they embark on a fulfilling educational journey with us.  We encourage all interested families to visit our school website or contact our administration office on 5595 4888 for enrolment information, forms, and key dates. Our dedicated staff will be more than happy to guide you through the enrolment process and address any queries or concerns you may have.

SER Principal’s Business Day

Last week, all principals from across South East Region participated in a Central Office Roadshow to collaboratively review and refine the refreshed DRAFT education strategy for the Department of Education and The Arts from 2026. Both The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek MP, Minister for Education and The Arts, and The Director-General, Department of Education, Sharon Schimming, addressed principals regarding their vision for state education moving forward.

I look forward to sharing finalised documentation with our school community later in the school year.

Cooler Weather Uniform

As the cooler weather starts to creep in students have commenced wearing jumpers and trackpants to school. Please ensure all clothing is clearly labelled with your child’s name so that any misplaced pieces can be easily returned to their owner. If purchasing new items this season, our school dress code lists the school jumpers/trackpants or plain royal-blue jumpers/trackpants for winter clothing.  Jumpers with the school’s name and logo are available for purchase via QKR!

Reminder of Winter School Uniform

• Royal Blue zipper jacket (available from the uniform shop)
• Long royal blue track pants (available from the uniform shop)
• Royal Blue pants / jazz pants
• With the school dress – Navy blue tights ONLY under the school dress with black shoes (no socks required)

If you are unable to purchase a school jacket, or tracksuit pants we ask that your child wear a plain royal blue jumper/track pants without any patterns, logos or hoods.

Have a wonderful week ahead.

Warm regards,

Jemille Malouf
Principal

Deputy Principal’s Message

Welcome to Week 8

With only a few weeks until the end of term, our teachers are busy completing end of semester reports.  It is important to remember that end of semester reports are a complete picture of what your child(ren) has achieved since the beginning of semester, in this case since the beginning of the year.  Term 1 and Term 2 work samples are combined to give an overall picture of the mark your child(ren) will obtain in each individual learning area.  An overall behaviour mark and comment as well as a general comment are also included.  If you have any questions regarding report cards, direct them to your child’s teacher.

Our students recently had the opportunity to purchase books from the Book Fair held in the Library.  Thank you to Mrs Robyn for her hard work in organising the Book Fair as well as the staff who helped daily.  Congratulations to the students who were successful in the competitions that were held as well.  Money raised from the Book Fair comes straight back to the school and assists in the purchase of new resources.

PBL

Don’t forget, Miami State School is Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school.  Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) brings together the whole-school community to contribute to developing a positive, safe and supportive learning culture. The framework assists schools to improve social, emotional, behavioural and academic outcomes for children and young people. 

This week I include information around the right amount of sleep for children.  This information can be found on the www.raisingchildren.net.au website.

RIGHT AMOUNT OF SLEEP

As mentioned above classes are busy completing assessment at this stage of the term.  For this reason, it is very important that children are at school (if well enough) focused and ready to put in 100% effort in all that they do.  The following pointers have been taken from the Raising Children website (www.raisingchildren.com.au) and are important reminders for us all.

By school age, your child is probably sleeping through the night regularly without waking up. A good night’s sleep is important for his/her growth, learning and development.

About sleep for school-age children

When your child sleeps well, he’s more settled, happy and ready for school the next day. Good-quality sleep helps your child concentrate, remember things and behave well. This helps him to be a successful learner.

Getting enough sleep also strengthens your child’s immune system and reduces the risk of infection and illness.

At this age children need 10-11 hours sleep a night. They’re usually tired after school and might look forward to bedtime from about 7.30 pm.

Some children fall deeply asleep very quickly when they go to bed. Others sleep lightly, fidgeting and muttering for up to 20 minutes, before getting into deep sleep. The first few hours of sleep are usually the most restful. Most dreams happen in the second half of the night.

How to help children sleep well

A good night’s sleep is about getting to sleep, staying asleep and getting enough good-quality sleep. Here are some ideas that can help your child get the sleep she needs.

Bedtime routine
A bedtime routine is very important at this age. It helps your child wind down from the day.

A bedtime routine might look like this:

• 45 pm: put on pyjamas, brush teeth, go to the toilet.
• 15 pm: quiet time in the bedroom with a book and a bedtime story or quiet chat.
• 30 pm: goodnight and lights out.

Relaxing before bed
After a big day at school, your child might still be thinking about many of the day’s events and worries. If he’s still thinking or worried when he goes to bed, it can cause a restless night or bad dreams.

You can help your child settle and relax for sleep by playing gentle music or by reading a story together.

Good sleep habits
Your child might sleep better at night if she:

• keeps regular sleep and wake times, even on the weekend
• turns computers, tablets and TV off an hour before bedtime
• keeps electronic devices out of the bedroom after dark
• has a quiet and dimly lit place to sleep
• gets plenty of natural light during the day
• avoids caffeine in tea, coffee, sports drinks and chocolate, especially in the late afternoon.

Until next fortnight,

Ben Edmunds
Deputy Principal Year 4 - 6

Deputy Principal’s Message

🚴‍♂️ E-Bikes and E-Scooters – Important Safety Reminder

We’re seeing more students using e-bikes and e-scooters in the community, and while these can be fun and convenient, they also pose serious safety risks—especially for young children.

Please be aware of the following Queensland Road rules that apply to all families:

🚲 E-Bikes

• Children under 12 are not permitted to ride an e-bike.
• Children 12 and over may ride a legal e-bike that:
• Uses pedals as the main power source
• Has a motor that cuts out at 25km/h
• Has a motor no more powerful than 250 watts

✅ Must wear a helmet
✅ Must have a working bell
✅ Headlight required at night or in poor weather
✅ Riders must follow normal road rules

🛴 E-Scooters

• Children under 12 are not allowed to ride an e-scooter.
• Children aged 12–15 may ride only under direct adult supervision.
• Passengers are not allowed—one rider only.

✅ Helmet required
✅ Working bell required (from 2024)
✅ Speed limits: 12km/h on footpaths, 25km/h on bike paths and roads
✅ Road rules apply

⚠️ Did You Know?

• In 2024, eight e-bike riders lost their lives on Qld roads.
• Over 700 injuries were treated at Gold Coast University Hospital—a 471% increase since 2020.
• Fines apply for unsafe or illegal riding—including:
• Not wearing a helmet – $160+
• Using a mobile phone while riding – $1,200+
• Riding an illegal or modified device – $1,580+

We appreciate your support in keeping our students safe. Please ensure your child is not riding an e-bike or e-scooter unless they meet the legal age and supervision requirements.

Safety comes first—thank you for your cooperation!

Julia Hoy
Deputy Principal Prep – Year 3

Office/Finance News

Communication: It is important that all communication relating to change of personal details and payments are directed to our office@miamiss.eq.edu.au email address.

DEBTOR STATEMENTS (Please see example below)

Debtor statements will be issued at the beginning of each month.  A statement will show all of your enrolled students at Miami State School on the one statement.

If you don’t receive a statement, it means that you have nothing owing on your student’s account. 

If you receive a statement and it shows a (-) negative sign in front of the $ amount, it means you are in credit on your account.  PLEASE DO NOT PAY.  When future invoices are issued, please advise the school and we can apply the credit to your invoice.  If you would like the credit on your account applied to a current invoice that is showing on your statement, you will need to notify the school for us to apply this credit.  If you have any queries, please email the office on office@miamiss.eq.edu.au or call on 5595 4888. 

Please ensure when you are making a payment, that you pay it against the original invoice NOT against a statement.

Excursions / Incursions :

Payments

Please ensure when making a deposit into the school bank account you put your students name and invoice number as a reference.  This ensures we can apply it to your invoice promptly.

No late payments will be accepted, please note direct deposits can take up to 3 business days for funds to clear.

If you are experiencing any financial difficulties, please contact our office (office@miamiss.eq.edu.au) to request a payment arrangement.

How to record a Student Absence

• Option 1 - Text our SMS line on 0427 904 333 with student’s full name, class and the reason for absence (This is our preferred method). As the SMS text automatically goes into our school system.
• Option 2 - Email absentee@miamiss.eq.edu.au, with student’s name, class and reason for absence.
• Option 3 - Contact our office on 07 5595 4888 and press 1 to leave a voicemail informing students full name, class and the reason for absence.

If you receive a text message for an unexplained absence, please reply to the text ASAP with a reason for absence to avoid us contacting you and interrupting your busy day.

Thank you 😊
Office Staff

HPE News

Oceanic Trials

We held our U/12 Boys Cricket Trials and we wish the following boys who will be representing Miami in the coming week: Max H, Manny H, Albie C & Harrison H-F.

Regionals Cross-Country

We would like to celebrate the achievement of our Miami representatives who ran at Regional Trials for Cross-Country. Super effort to Beau S (3^rd) and Lucas P (6^th) who now have been named in the team after qualifying. Shout out to Henry G (32^nd), Piero B (30^th) & Savannah T (24^th) who showed great resilience and dedication throughout the course and place in the upper half of the region in their age groups.

AFL State Trials

Taj S was recently named as South Coast U/12 Boys Captain. After 3 days of competition at State Titles Taj was awarded MVP and also named into the U12 Boys QLD AFL Team. This is a huge achievement, well done Taj.

Gala Day

Reminder: Gala Sport Day #1 – Friday 20th June

Important Equipment Reminders:

• Rugby League: Mouthguards are compulsory.
• Soccer: Shin pads are required; boots are optional.
• Oztag: All students must wear runners – no boots permitted.

Please note: Consent forms and payments are now overdue. Any students who have not submitted both will be placed in a buddy class at school for the day.

If your child is not participating, regardless of the reason, please ensure you deny the event through the QParents app to help us with planning and supervision.

Thank you for your support!

Senior Athletics Carnival

Miami Senior School Athletics Carnival – A Day of Sunshine, Spirit and Sausages! 🌭☀️

What a cracker of a day it was for the Miami Senior School Athletics Carnival! With picture-perfect weather and the sun shining down on Pizzey Park, our students lit up the track, field, and around the field with their energy, enthusiasm, and just the right amount of competitive fire.

From the very first race, it was clear that this carnival wasn’t just about winning – it was about being part of something special. Students from all year levels gave it their all, whether they were sprinting for glory, soaring through the long jump pit, or launching a shot-put like Olympians-in-training. And in between events? Laughter, cheers, high-fives and a good dose of friendly banter among mates – proving once again that athletics is as much about connection as it is competition.

A huge shout-out goes to the incredible crowd of parents who turned up in force to support their kids. Your cheers from the sidelines were heard loud and clear – and we reckon they added an extra spring in a few steps! And let’s not forget the true MVPs behind the BBQ tongs – thank you to the tireless parents who kept the sausages sizzling and the hungry athletes fed. You deserve your own gold medals!

To our dedicated staff who volunteered their time to help everything run smoothly, and the Miami High students who gave their energy and hands to keep events ticking along – we couldn’t have done it without you. Your behind-the-scenes work made the day not just possible, but unforgettable.

The spirit of Miami shone brighter than the sun – and we’re already looking forward to doing it all again next year! 🏃‍♂️🏅💙💛

Age Champions, Spirit Cup and Overall House Champions will be announced later at assembly once all scores have been checked by Mr Crilly & Mrs Dutton.

Junior Cross Country

Junior Cross Country Carnival – Tears, Cheers and Near-Miss Careers in Sprinting! 🏃‍♀️😅🎉

What a day! The Miami Primary Junior Cross Country Carnival had it all – fast feet, funny finishes, fabulous fanfare, and thankfully... no one got lost in the bush!

With the morning sun shining and the track freshly mowed, our Preps through to Year 3 students took to the course with the determination of seasoned marathoners (and occasionally the navigation skills of pirates without a compass). But never fear – every runner made it home safely, even if a few took the scenic route!

There were shoulder-to-shoulder sprints to the finish line that left us gasping And yes – there were tears... but we like to think they were tears of joy, relief, and “thank goodness that’s over!”

Our parents? Absolute champions. You brought the energy of a thousand espresso shots – especially in that first 5 metres of the Prep alphabet race, where excitement levels nearly broke the sound barrier. Whether cheering, chasing a hat blown away by the wind, or offering emotional support you made the day brighter.

A massive shout-out to our amazing staff who planned, organised, marshalled, and possibly ran more than a few accidental laps themselves. Without you, this day would’ve been chaos with sneakers.

We’re so proud of every student – whether they sprinted like lightning or took the scenic, chatty, “I’m-just-here-for-the-fun” pace. Every runner crossed that finish line, and that’s what it’s all about.

Bring on next year – same time, same place, same wild joy.

Well done to the following Age Champions:

Our Spirit shield went to Fraser with their non-stop cheering from beginning to end and our Overall House Champions by only a small margin of two points for 2025 went to Bradman House.

Year 3/4 Soccer:

Our wonderful soccer coaches have finalised their teams for next term. Our Year 3 & 4 boys and girls will be taking part in the Lindisfarne 6 V 6 Soccer Tournament which will be held Friday 12^th September. Training will begin next term with our wonderful coaches Mr Smith, Mr Miller and Mrs Seaman. This is a new competition for Miami and we wish all our players the best of luck.

Ben Crilly-Hargrave

PBL Focus Week 7

PBL Focus Week 8

Office Notice Board Week 7 - 5F

This term, our class has been exploring the fascinating and powerful world of natural disasters. We’ve been learning how events like earthquakes, floods, bushfires, cyclones, and volcanic eruptions shape our planet and affect communities. Alongside writing informative texts, we created artwork to represent these dramatic forces of nature. Each piece captures the impact and intensity of a different natural disaster, showing what we've learned through both words and visual expression.

Office Notice Board Week 8 – 6C

This term, the Year 6 students investigated how the Earth’s movement relative to the Sun created observable phenomena such as variable day and night lengths throughout the year. Through research, students developed their understanding of the movement of the Sun and planets of our solar system. They constructed PowerPoints to demonstrate how Earth's tilt, rotation, and revolution caused varying day and night lengths, and interpreted the scales used on diagrams representing our solar system.

Tuckshop

Our wonderful tuckshop is always looking for an extra pair of hands to help out. If you have a little spare time, they would love for you to pop in and give them a hand.  Please contact the tuckshop via,

email:  miamisstuckshop@gmail.com

After School Programs

Please note these programs are facilitated by external providers and you are required to make any enquiries or bookings directly with the relevant provider. Please ensure you are on time to collect your student from the relevant location. Collection of students from the oval and multi-courts to be via Pizzey Road tennis courts (not through the school).

TERM 2 – 2025 AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITES

Chaplain Shane Scott (Chappy)

Seasons for Growth® Program for Yrs. 3 -6

Change and loss are issues that affect all of us at some stage in our lives. These times can be very challenging. At Miami SS we are pleased to be able to provide the evidence-based education program called Season for Growth. This program supports children to understand and respond well to the issues they experience as the result of a death, separation, divorce or other significant change events and loss. Children learn that change is part of life, naming and caring for feelings, problem-solving, making good choices and developing support networks. 

In term 3, I will facilitate Seasons for -Growth for a small group of years 3&4 and/or 5&6 students, depending on interest. They will attend 8 weekly sessions of 50 minutes during normal class time. Each child is given a journal to record their experience and learning during the program. There is no cost to parents/carers.

If you think your child would benefit from Seasons for Growth, I invite you to nominate them for this upcoming program (a brief explanation for your nomination is helpful). You can do this by contacting me at shanes@chappy.org.au

If you require further information, please contact me or visit www.goodgrief.org.au

Shane Scott (Chappy)

Prep 2026

2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge

Once again Miami State School students are invited to join in the 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge. Students are encouraged to select a range of fiction and non-fiction books suited to their reading ability and record books read during the reading period, from 6 May to 22 August.

To complete the challenge:

• Prep to Year 2 must read or experience at least 20 books
• Years 3 and 4 must read at least 20 books
• Years 5 to 9 must read at least 15 books.

Experiencing books can include shared reading, listening to stories, or reading picture books. The aim for the 2025 challenge is to encourage students to make time to read.

Every student who completes the challenge, and returns the completed record reader form, will receive a Certificate of Achievement. Hopefully many of our students will participate in the 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge.