RUOK Day

On Thursday we acknowledge RUOK Day.  Students are invited to wear yellow to raise awareness of RUOK day.  RUOK Day empowers people to meaningfully connect and lend support. Next week is our last week for the term.  On Friday of next week we have Principal’s Parade, followed by open classrooms and lunch on the lawn.  We look forward to seeing parents and caregivers on this day as they have the opportunity to see the great learning their children have done this term.

Blue card Changes

Blue card changes are coming from 20 September.

These changes include:

• parent volunteers will require blue cards if:
• services or activities do not include their own child
• they attend overnight excursions or camps
• close personal contact may occur with another child (such as assisting with toileting, bathing or dressing).
• external businesses providing services in schools or to children will need a blue card.

For more information about the upcoming changes, visit the Queensland Government website: https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card-system-changes  

e-scooters and e-skateboards

To ensure you and your child stay safe when using e-scooters or e-skateboards, please remember:

• Only those aged 16+can ride e-scooters and e-skateboards unsupervised.
• Helmets must be wornwith the straps properly fastened (bicycle or motorcycle helmets) and bells fitted for devices with handlebars.
• No passengers/doubling – only one person riding an e-scooter.
• Speed limit of 12km/hon footpaths and shared paths.
• Serious fines may apply to riders, and parents, if caught breaking the rules.
  

StreetSmartsQld features educational videos and other helpful safety tips for riding e-scooters and e-skateboards.