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22 August 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 celebrate the many successes of our students, I want to highlight the brilliant learning and positive behaviour that continue to flourish within our school. It's been an exciting time, especially for our Performing Arts Department, who have embarked on a very busy Eisteddfod season. I’m thrilled to share that our choir ensembles have been awarded 1^st place (gold) and 3^rd place (silver), and our musical students have proudly secured 1^st place and a gold. With these fantastic achievements setting the tone, our strings and dance are now gearing up for their upcoming performances in the next few weeks. We’re all eager to see their hard work and dedication shine on stage!

2025 School Opinion Survey – Parents/Caregivers

The suite of School Opinion Surveys is undertaken each year by the Department of Education to obtain opinions about our school from families, school staff and students in target year levels (5, 6, 8 and 11). The surveys will help identify what we are doing well, and understand where we can improve. The survey invitation was e emailed in the week beginning 21 July and is titled School Opinion Survey for parents and caregivers, 2025.

Each school family will receive one email invitation from the Department of Education to complete the Parent/Caregiver Survey. The survey is anonymous, and the results are not reported in ways that an individual’s response can be identified by the school.
Parents/Caregivers are encouraged to complete the survey. The survey can be completed via computers, tablets or smart phones with an internet connection.
Parents/caregivers who experience difficulties accessing the survey can request a new survey from the School Opinion Survey team via email schoolopinionsurvey@qed.qld.gov.au.

It’s important that as many parents/caregivers as possible complete the survey, so we would appreciate if members of this committee would raise awareness of this survey with other parents and caregivers. Can’t find your invitation? If your family has more than one parent/caregiver, check that they haven’t received the invitation and/or check your junk email folder.

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.

2026 ENROLMENTS – NOW OPEN FOR ALL YEAR LEVELS

Our school is now taking enrolments for the 2026 school year, please get your enrolment forms in early, if possible, to inform school planning. Should you know of friends or family looking to join our great school, please inform them that they are also most welcome to contact the school for further information and to obtain an enrolment package. Prospective 2026 Prep students and parents/caregivers may like to consider attending our Pre-Prep Transition sessions to support the transition and orientation process to school. Please book in to these sessions via our school website, using the SOBs booking system.

Is your Prep-Year 5 student transferring to another school in 2026?

We would appreciate early notice if your child, or children, will be transferring to another school in 2026. Please inform the office by phone on 5595 4888 OR email admin@maimiss.eq.edu.au at your earliest convenience.

ADVANCE NOTIFICATION: Gold Coast Show Holiday & Student Friday Day

The Term 3 Gold Coast Show holiday has been scheduled for Friday, 29th August. Please note this date in your calendars – there will be no school for students on this day.

There is a gazetted Student Free Day on Friday 5^th of September – there will be no school for students on this day.

With many exciting events on the horizon, I am looking forward to another fantastic two weeks at Miami SS.

Warm regards,

Jemille Malouf
Principal

Deputy Principal’s Message

Welcome to week 6

It has been a very busy couple of weeks at Miami with lots of teaching, learning and assessing happening in the classrooms. It has been great being in the classrooms and seeing the students engaged, working hard and trying their best with their learning. We have two 4-day weeks coming up soon, so before we know it the September holidays will be upon us and hopefully with it, some warmer weather.

PBL

Don’t forget we are a PBL school; this means that as a school we explicitly teach the behaviours we would like to see form a part of our everyday routines and reward students for following these expectations of being a Respectful, Safe Learner. Some of our most recent focus areas have been

Being respectful by using the toilets appropriately
Using the Miami 5
Being a learner by going straight to the appropriate area when the bell rings
Being respectful by wearing the correct school uniform.

Before School Routines

We are reaching out to seek your support regarding a matter that has become increasingly noticeable in recent weeks. A number of students have been arriving at school after the morning bell and following the official roll marking period. In many of these cases, late arrivals have been linked to time spent at Pizzey Park and/or the Skate Park/Pump Track before school.

While we recognise these facilities are a valuable community resource and a popular place for students to socialise and stay active, it is essential that this does not interfere with their punctual arrival at school. Being at school on time—ready for learning from the first bell—is a vital part of setting students up for a successful day.

We kindly ask that you speak with your child about the importance of arriving at school before the bell, especially if they are spending time at Pizzey Park in the morning. If they are choosing to visit the skate park in the morning, please ensure they are aware of their responsibility to leave with enough time to arrive punctually. Please also have a discussion with your children as there are some instances where children have identified their parents now knowing they were at Pizzey Park in the first place.

We appreciate your ongoing support in helping us maintain strong attendance and a focused start to the school day.

Until next fortnight

Ben Edmunds
Deputy Principal Year 4 - 6

Deputy Principal’s Message

“Learning Like a Superhero—Growing, Trying, and Never Giving Up!”

1. Growing Brains and Owning Mistakes

Have you ever worn your superhero cape and tried something new—like tying your shoes or painting a picture? Sometimes things are tricky at first, but that’s okay! Superheroes know that when something feels hard, it’s just a chance to grow. That’s what Carol Dweck calls a growth mindset: believing that brains can grow with practice and trying new ways Stanford News Wikipedia.

Why it matters: Kids with a growth mindset don’t worry when things are hard—they see mistakes as chances to learn. They try again with different ideas and feel proud when they learn something new Stanford News Bing Nursery School.

2. Smart Praise: Praising Effort, Not Just Results

If someone says, “You’re so smart!” it might feel nice. But smart superheroes know effort is even cooler! Dweck’s research shows that when children hear praise like, “Wow, you tried really hard—and look what you did!” they choose new challenges instead of giving up Bing Nursery School Wikipedia.

That’s because they learned that working hard and trying new things helps them grow.

3. Stick-to-It Attitude: What Is “Grit”?

Now, here’s another superpower: it’s called grit! That’s a big word for stick-to-it-iveness—like trying again and again at a puzzle until all the pieces fit. Angela Duckworth found that kids and grown-ups with grit—who love big goals and keep going even when it's tough—often do really well, even better than people who are just “naturally smart” Wikipedia+1.

4. Why Grit and Growth Mindset Are Teamwork

When you have a growth mindset, you know that trying and learning from mistakes helps your brain grow. That gives you the energy to keep going, even if something is hard—that’s grit! Together, they help super learners—people who don’t give up and find new ways to win.

5. What Parents Can Do to Help

Here are some fun, easy ways for parents to help little superheroes build these superpowers:

Praise the process, not just the outcome
Say things like, “You really kept trying until you got it—that’s awesome!”, instead of just saying “You’re so smart.” This helps kids link success to effort and strategies Bing Nursery School Parents.
Talk about “not yet”
If your child says, “I can’t do it,” gently reply, “Not yet—that means you’re learning.” It reminds them that learning is always ongoing Wikipedia.
Share your own stories
Share times when you tried something new and didn’t get it on the first try—then how you kept going and learned. That shows kids they’re not alone in the journey Conniehurst Parents.
Offer challenges and celebrate learning
Let kids try a tricky puzzle or learn a new song. It’s okay if they don’t get it right away—cheer for their effort, for asking for help, for trying again.
Build that “stick-to-it” strength
Encourage perseverance by celebrating when they keep going—proudly say, “You kept going when it was tricky—that’s real grit!”

Why All This Helps Kids Shine

When little superheroes practice growth mindset and grit:

They keep going—even when things are tricky.
They feel brave enough to try new things.
They learn that mistakes are just chances to grow.
They build confidence by seeing that effort really matters.

So let's ask our little ones today: "What did your brain grow when you tried something new?" And tell them, “You’re growing, learning, and being brave—just like a superhero!”

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 :

Excursion Date	Activity	Amount	Payment Due
19^th August (Tuesday)	Year 3 Street Science	$18.00	6^th August (Wed)
3^rd Sept (Wednesday)	Year 2 Street Science	$18.00	15^th August (Friday)
2^nd Sept to 19^th September	Life Ed - Healthy Harold Visit	$14.00	1 September (Mon)
8^th Sept (Mon) to 11^th Sept (Thur)	Year 3 Swimming	$60.00	22^nd August (Fri)
12^th Sept (Fri ) to 17^thSept (Wed)	Year 5 Swimming	$60.00	22^nd August (Fri)

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

A MASSIVE shoutout to our 24 superstar athletes from the Miami Athletics team who gave it their all at the Oceanic Track and Field Championships in Runaway Bay last week!

It was two action-packed days filled with epic sprints, soaring jumps and mighty throws – and the best part? Many of our athletes powered their way into the Oceanic Track and Field team!

We can’t wait to see them shine even brighter when they hit the track at the Southcoast Track and Field

Championships in Week 7. Let’s go Miami! 💚💛

Congratulations to:

Sierra 1^st in 100m and Long Jump
Savannah 2^nd in 800m and 3^rd in 1500m
Florence 1^st in High Jump and 3^rd in Long Jump
Sasha 1^st in Long Jump
Jaxi- May 4^th in Discus
Bowie 2^nd in Discus
Josh 1^st in 100m and 200m
Beau 1^st in 1500m and 4^th in 800m
Lucas 1^st 800m and 1500m
Ethan 2^nd Discus
Oliver 4^th in Discus

Good luck to these athletes at the Southcoast Track and Field Championships - we know you'll do our school proud!

Special thank you to Miss Donna for being there to support our team!

What a fantastic day at the Netball Gala Day for Miami State School! Our teams hit the courts with skill, teamwork and determination – and they absolutely shone! The students gave it their all, and we are so proud of how well they played and represented our school. 💚💛

A huge THANK YOU to Erin and Coco for their amazing umpiring throughout the day – we couldn’t have done it without you!

Jessica Dutton
Dance Specialist

QLD AFL

Well done to Taj playing for QLD U/12 AFL due to the age U/12 Taj has represented as high as the pathway allows due to the emphasis on participation in the sport. He also had the opportunity to speak to our local news reporter about the competition and did so with such confidence. Well Done Taj!

Miami Mavericks Flag Football:

It’s been a busy term our 10 Flag Footballers. Coaches began trials in term 2 and found it very difficult to select a team from the 50+ students that came down to have a go. Mr Stephens & Mr Crilly will be heading up to the Sunshine Coast for the 12U State Championships on Monday 25^th August. In the lead up players have faced off against a mixed Miami Barbarians Team as an exhibition match and also showed their talent against their very own parents/siblings. Luckly all parents were able to walk from the field at fulltime, however, some may have organised an ice bath that evening. We wish the team all the best and thanks our coaches for volunteering their time to give our students an opportunity to not only represent their school but also experience a brand new sport.

Gala 3:

Tuesday 2^nd September we will have out final 'Sport Gala Days' for Year 5 & 6 students. These events will be organised for some of our surrounding primary schools to participate in, with the idea of creating a friendly competition. The activities will consist of Tennis (mixed mini red ball), Rugby League, Oztag, Netball (mixed), Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee (mixed). (Please note if there is wet weather, then alternate dates will be Thursday 5^th September). The day is designed to focus highly on participation allowing students to experience team sports with their peers in a friendly format against local primary schools.

Parents vs Miami Mavericks – The Grudge Match of the Century!

Tuesday afternoon, Miami’s NFL Flag field transformed into the scene of the ultimate showdown: the mighty Miami Mavericks versus their fiercest rivals yet – their own parents.

From the opening whistle, it was clear our Mavericks were up against it. With our star quarterback unavailable, the team had to improvise, and the parents immediately seized the upper hand. Their secret weapon? Height. Lots of it. Our defence had to quickly figure out how to shut down towering passes that looked more like basketball alley-oops than football plays.

But if the parents thought this was going to be easy, they underestimated the grit (and cheeky competitiveness) of their kids. The Mavericks’ defence scrambled, hustled, and adjusted until they were swatting down passes like seasoned pros. The parents, meanwhile, showed off some surprisingly nimble moves — though the occasional puffed cheek and hands-on-knees moment gave away who really needed a breather.

The scoreboard ticked along in a tight tussle, but in the end, the parents edged out a 6–4 victory. Thankfully, no injuries were recorded — though a few parents may have needed a good lie down afterwards.

While the Mavericks didn’t quite get the win, they scored big in fun, teamwork, and bragging rights for putting their parents to the test. The grudge match was less about competition and more about creating memories, laughter, and maybe just a tiny reminder that next year, the kids will be taller, faster, and ready for revenge.

Final score: Parents 6 – Mavericks 4.

Ben Crilly-Hargrave - HPE

PBL Focus Week 5

PBL Focus Week 6

Office Notice Board Week 5 – 6P

6P have been learning about Transferring and Transforming Energy

Energy, the thing that powers so much of our world. The students of 6P have been experimenting with and learning about the different types of energy and how they can transfer and transform through objects.

As you can see in these photos, we are testing what are ‘conductors’ and ‘insulators’ in everyday life, using basic circuits to power light bulbs, motors and buzzers. This is preparing us for our assessment where we will create a buzzer game that we will be able to play with our classmates.

We love creating circuits and using our imagination throughout these sessions.

By Wren Crockett and Olivia Powell

Office Notice Board Week 6 – 1H

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

Pancakes

PANCAKE MORNINGS for Term 3 will be years 4-6, Monday 11th August (wk.5) and years Prep–3, Monday 25th August (wk.7). We serve from 8.15am until 8.45am.

Can you help us stock up? We need: Pancake shake mix, Paper plates (packs of 50 or 20) and Maple Syrup (not Golden Syrup). Donation Items can be dropped at the front office. Thank you for your generosity and support.

*(Chappy always has Gluten free pancakes available for students on request).

Shane Scott (Chappy)

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 3 – 2025 AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITES

MONDAYS

Sports X (Soccer)

Luke Kunde – Ph: 0413 242 141 (Wk 2 to Wk 9 (8wks) from 3.00pm – 4.00pm)

Location: Oval

THURSDAYS

Tae Kwon Do

Gavin Salter - Ph: 0423 249 742 (Runs all year from 5.45pm – 7.45pm)

Location: Miami State School Hall

ChessMates

Miles – Ph: 0475 431 622 (Week 2 – Week 10 (9wks) from 3.00pm – 4.00pm)

Location: Classroom I202

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.

School Crossing Supervisor Position

Would you like to earn money AND help your local community?

Transport and Main Roads is looking for a school crossing supervisor at Miami State School

to help get our kids safely to and from school.

Generous casual pay-rate starting at $37.10 per hour
Morning and afternoon shifts
Long-service leave entitlements
The Queensland Government superannuation scheme.
If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, call 0419 792 030 to speak with your
Local Road Safety Officer or email your interest to southportroadsafety@tmr.qld.gov.au
To be deemed suitable for the role, some criteria does apply, which include requirements to:
Pass a health assessment
Hold a current blue card (TMR funded)
Disclose any serious disciplinary action taken against you in public sector employment.

JEP Art Group with their amazing humpback Whales

Mrs Goldstein's JEP Art group have created these gorgeous deep diving humpback whales to celebrate whale season on the Gold Coast. They used pencil and texter to draw their whale and then used a mixture of inks and salt rock to create the textured ocean backgrounds. Great job team!