2025 Term 3 - Week 10

From the Principal's Desk

Hello Mudgeeraba Creek Community,

The past few weeks at the Creek have been truly special. Our school has been alive with moments of learning, joy, and connection, and it has been wonderful to see our community come together in so many ways. Each event has provided rich opportunities for our students to grow, and I am so proud of the way they continue to live out our values of Friendship, Achievement, and Respect.

As we look ahead to the final term of 2025, I am excited for the experiences still to come – times that will celebrate the talents of our young learners and strengthen the bonds across our community.

As we head into the holidays, I encourage you to take time to rest, recharge, and cherish moments with your loved ones. Stay safe, stay well, and I look forward to seeing you all in Term 4.

Monty’s Colour Fun Run Success

Our Colour Fun Run was an incredible success – a day bursting with laughter, energy, and, of course, plenty of colour! One of the highlights was watching our staff step outside their comfort zones, especially those who put their hands up to be slimed. The joy this brought to our students was unforgettable and created such a special atmosphere. To our staff, thank you for your enthusiasm and spirit – your willingness to join in the fun made the day truly memorable.

A heartfelt thank you also goes to our wonderful parent community for coming along to share in the excitement. Your presence added so much warmth and energy to the event.

Most importantly, we extend our deepest gratitude to our P&C volunteers. Their dedication, organisation, and tireless behind-the-scenes efforts ensured the day ran smoothly and gave our students such a vibrant and positive experience. Events like this are only possible because of the generosity and support of our school community.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in making the Colour Run such a joyful and successful day. As a school community we raised $50 110.10. It was a beautiful reminder of what we can achieve when we come together as a community. And yes – Mrs Ayton’s colourful smile really did say it all!

Active School Travel Event

Our recent Active School Travel Event was an outstanding success and a wonderful celebration of community spirit. It was fantastic to see so many students from Prep to Year 6 eagerly taking part, embracing the challenge, and showing such enthusiasm for building healthy and sustainable habits. Their smiles, energy, and determination truly made the day special.

A huge thank you goes to our dedicated staff, whose encouragement and support helped create such a positive atmosphere, and to our parent community, whose involvement and cheer added so much to the event. Together, we showed our students the power of making small, healthy choices that can have a big impact on their wellbeing and our environment.

Events like this remind us of the strength of our school community and the joy that comes from working together towards a shared goal. We are so proud of our students and grateful to everyone who contributed to making the day such a success.

Year 6 Probability Carnival

A special thank you goes to our wonderful Year 6 team for hosting such a fantastic Probability Carnival. The event was a true celebration of learning, filled with creativity, energy, and hands-on experiences that made mathematics come alive for our students.

It was also heartening to see such strong attendance from our parent community. Your support added to the excitement of the day and is a real credit to the effort, organisation, and innovation of the staff involved.

Events like this not only enrich student learning but also highlight the engaging and inspiring teaching that happens every day at Mudgeeraba Creek.

Kind regards
Tim Thompson
Acting Principal

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!
POLL CLOSES SUNDAY  12 October

Exploring Alignment of School Bell Times 

At our most recent P&C meeting, we began discussing a proposal to align our school bell times so that all year levels would start the school day at 9:00 am and finish at 3:00 pm. 

Currently, our staggered bell times have remained in place since COVID and to a degree help manage transitions at the beginning and end of the school day; however, aligning the start and finish times for all students may provide opportunities to streamline routines, enhance consistency for families with siblings in multiple year levels, increase student safety, be more financially viable for school staffing and create a smoother flow to the school day. 

We value the perspectives of our families and staff and would love to hear your thoughts on this proposal. Your feedback will play an important role in shaping any future decisions. 

Please share your views by completing the poll below or emailing us at admin@mudgeerabacreekss.eq.edu.au

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I support the alignment of our school bell times so that all year levels would start the school day at 9:00 am and finish at 3:00 pm. (Select one option only)

Poll is closed

Laver Scholarship 

The Laver Family Scholarship will be offered again by the Laver Family this year for students who will graduate in 2025 to High School next year.  The scholarship will be for a total amount of $3500.00 and it will be awarded in two instalments, the first $1,750 will initially be payable in 2025 at graduation and the second $1,750 in late 2026. 

The scholarship became possible as a result of the generosity of the Laver Family and is managed by a Board of Trustees.  The board will determine when a scholarship is to be awarded and it will also appoint a selection panel to formalise the allocation of the award. Please note that this is a process and offering that is arranged by a trust that exists and operates external to our school.  

So that you have some information regarding the Laver Family and their history in the Mudgeeraba area I have outlined below a brief resume of the Laver Family and their involvement in Mudgeeraba. 

The successful student will receive one instalment at the end of the year in which the scholarship is offered.  This will be for an amount of $1,750.00.  The balance $1,750.00 will be awarded at the end of Year 7 on the recommendation of the Principal of the secondary school that the child is attending. 

Eligible candidates 

In order to be eligible children must be enrolled in Year 7 and have been a student here for at least the past three years consecutively. 

 Making application 

The applicant must complete the application form and all selection criteria as determined by the Board of Trustees.  I will provide advice to children who are applying once I’m aware who will be applicants for the scholarship.  Most criteria will be completed by the student but the child’s teacher will be required to provide some information on two selection criteria while the selection panel will complete selection criterion six at the interview, should the student be short-listed for interview.  The application should be supported by appropriate documentation.  Photocopies of originals will be sufficient.  

Only a short list will be interviewed by the Panel in November. 

 Application forms 

Application forms are available below or from our school office and are required to be returned to the office once completed. 

 Closing date 

Applications will close at 4.00pm on 8 October 2025. Children and parents need to be aware that late applications cannot be accepted. 

While this exciting opportunity is provided by the Laver Family, I will be providing two sessions to provide some guidance to interested students and offer suggestions for them to consider when they are completing their applications. Students will be made aware of the sessions and choose to attend or not. 

 Good luck to all candidates in their bid to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity. 

Senior School

Term 3 in Years 4-6

It has been another amazing term for students in Years 4-6. Our senior students have been involved in wonderful learning experiences over the past few weeks.

Year 5 Art Day

In Week 9, our Year 5 teachers facilitated art workshops for the afternoon, where students experimented with different styles and materials used in visual arts. Thank you to the Year 5 team for making this a fun and engaging session.

E-Sports Tournament

The heat has truly turned up in the e-sports arena! Ms. Neville has worked with various senior school gamers who have participated in both inter-school and school-based competitions. Thank you to Ms. Neville and our e-sports students for their hard work and dedication.

Gala Day

Our Year 5 and 6 students attended Gala Day on Tuesday, 16 September, where students from all over our cluster participated in sports competitions throughout the day. Our students represented our school in soccer, touch football, netball, and frisbee. They displayed amazing resilience and sportsmanship. Thank you to all who took part and helped make Gala Day Term 3 a success!

Leadership Passports

Last week, students in Year 5 received information on how to express interest in student leadership positions for next year. Students who are interested are encouraged to collect a Leadership Passport booklet from the front office. These will need to be completed as part of their applications. Parents have been emailed further details. I look forward to reading the applications next term.

Kind Regards
Nuzy Harul
Acting Deputy Principal

Junior School

It has been another fabulous term for our Junior students!  The athletics carnival, colour fun run and dance performance were the highlight for many students as they had the opportunity to have their family come and join them at school.  We are so grateful to all the parents, grandparents and special adults to taking time out of their busy work schedules to join us.

Our Prep teachers have commented on how calm and settled their start to the day is now that our Prep students are sitting quietly outside their classrooms in the morning before school.  Thank you to all the parents who are helping their child develop greater independence and confidence by doing their morning jobs themselves and then sitting with their peers.  There is no requirement for parents to wait with their student until 8:30am unless they wish to.  Teachers and teacher aides will be working on developing further independence for students in their afternoon pick up routines in preparation for the transition to Year 1 where students are dismissed from their classroom and move to their arranged pick up meeting place independently.  You can assist with this by ensuring that you tell your child where you will be meeting them in the afternoon and then waiting at that place for your child to meet you in the afternoon.

This week our Prep students enjoyed making pizzas after learning about digraphs.  They have made fantastic gains with their phonic knowledge and well on the way to becoming independent readers and writers.  If you would like to keep your child engaged in reading over the holidays the Gold Coast City Council has a fantastic range of physical and digital texts available to borrow.

Our Year One students have completed the Year One Phonics check this term.  Our teachers have commented on how pleased they are with students progress in reading after implementing daily fluency routines into their literacy blocks.  Ask your child to read to you at home if they have not read to you for a little while as you may be pleasantly surprised by the improvements in their fluency when reading aloud.

This term in Science, Year 2 has dived into the fascinating world of sound! The children have loved exploring how sound travels through different materials, how our ears hear sound, and how pitch and volume can change. Students have investigated how vibrations create sound and even experimented with everyday objects to see this in action.  

Our learning journey culminated in a fun and creative project where the children designed and made their own musical instruments using recycled materials.  It’s been a hands-on, noisy (in the best way) and an exciting term of learning.

Kind regards
Lesley Dekker
Deputy Principal

Member for Mudgeeraba has us covered!

We had a brolly good time earlier this week when the Member for Mudgeeraba, the Hon. Ms. Bates MP dropped by to officially launch her generous gift of umbrellas to Mudgee Creek! ☔️🌂

Whether it’s dodging raindrops on the way to assembly or seeking shade when the Aussie sun is doing its best impression of a toaster, Ms. Bates has us covered—literally.

It’s true what they say: we get by with a little help from our friends (and their fabulous umbrella donations). Thank you so much, Ms. Bates—you’ve made rainy days a whole lot brighter! 

Finance Matters

QPARENTS: Now even EASIER to register with just a Driver's Licence and Medicare Card!

QParents identification requirements have been updated and registration is now easier than ever! You can now sign up using just your driver’s licence and Medicare card.

Check out the flyer below for full details on the updated identification points system.

Identification Requirements - Low Doc Approvals

For those without 100 points of identification, you are still able to register for QParents using the low document option (where only 60-90 points are required), however, you will need to attend the school for a further check to finalise your registration. 

Please contact us to discuss what documentation will be needed to finalise your registration. 

Warm regards
Finance Team

Your P & C

🍽️ Tuckshop Daily Meal Deals Will Be Back in Term 4! 🎉

Get your taste buds ready—our Daily Meal Deals are making a delicious return in Term 4! Whether you’re after something warm, something crunchy, or just something downright tasty, there’s a deal with your name on it.

There’s something to satisfy every craving (and make lunch a little more exciting).

👉 Order online via Flexischools—easy, quick, and no lunchbox packing required!

Don’t miss out on the yummiest deals in town—see you at the tuckshop!

Warm Regards,
P & C Committee

Your Daily Tuckshop Meal Deals!

Important Reminders

Uniform Matters @ Mudgee Creek

Wearing the correct uniform every day promotes a sense of belonging and pride across our wonderful school. 

Students are required to wear black shoes at school each day as part of our overall uniform. Regardless of style, it is expected that the entire shoe is black in colour. 

Closing Soon for the Year: 3rd PARTY REQUESTS FOR STUDENT INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY 17/10/25

A reminder that the final date for parents/providers to lodge any requests for student information or completion of questionnaires/assessments for the year is  Friday 17 October 2025 (Friday, Week 2, Term 4)

This is to ensure that we are able to provide the response by the end of Term 4.

Following this date, any requests received will not be processed until the new school year.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we begin to undertake our end of year processes, such as reporting and assessing for teachers and end of year closing off for the administration staff.

Year 6 Graduation & Disco

We’re excited to share the date for our upcoming Year 6 Graduation events!

Graduation Ceremony 
Families are warmly invited to join us in celebrating this important milestone. It’s a special moment to reflect on your child’s journey and achievements as they prepare for the next chapter.

Year 6 Disco
This is a student-only event where our Year 6 students can celebrate together with their classmates and teachers – a fun-filled evening to mark the end of their primary school years.

More details about both events will be shared closer to the date – stay tuned!

Safety Alert - It's Magpie Season!

What's On & Around The Creek

Soccer X is back starting 14 October! See below for more details. 

AusKick Starts in Term 4!

If you would like to join in the fun of AusKick for Term 4 (starts Week 3, Wednesday 22/10) register below using the relevant QR Code.

For further queries, contact Thomas on 0447 597 070 or thomas.standish@afl.com.au 

Gold Coast Health Child Development Service

School Watch: Look - Listen - Report

The School Watch program encourages everyone to look out for and report any after-hours crime in our schools. 

LOOK - LISTEN - REPORT

This is especially important during the school holiday periods as empty schools can become targets for unlawful entry, arson, stealing, graffiti and property damage.  This comes at a cost to the whole community and not just the financial cost of repairs.

The School Watch program is a partnership between the Department of Education and Protective Services Group, Queensland Police Service, providing a way for members of the community to report anything they see that is suspicious, even if it seems minor. 

On average, over 700 calls are made to School Watch every year, helping to keep our schools safe.

Look, Listen, Report.  Call School Watch on 13 17 88

If you see a crime in progress, call Triple Zero (000)