Dear Mudgeeraba Special School Families,

Warm regards,

Renée Zhu

Principal

Keeping Your Contact Details Updated

There are times when we may need to contact parents and carers. Do we have your most up to date contact details? If not please contact the school on PH: 5559 3333 or email admin@mudgeerabaspecs.eq.edu.au so we can update our records. These details include parent/carers’ name, phone number, address and emergency contact details. Please remember to contact the school if any of these details change.

Students, and staff, had a wonderful day with the animals from Old Macdonald’s Travelling Farm! Our school values of being Connected, Aware and Responsible were on full show as each student had the opportunity to engage with a variety of animals and fair games. It was a wonderful way to end a busy Term 3!

Today some of our Junior Secondary students represented our school at the Regional Athletics Championship at Runaway Bay hosted by Gold Coast Recreation and Sport. They had a great time participating with other schools in track events and activity challenges. Congratulations to all the students involved and thank you to our staff for supporting them.

In the Certificate I in Hospitality course, students have been learning about front of house services this semester. This week they hosted a high tea and practiced their skills in greeting customers, then taking, preparing and delivering their orders. Congratulations to all the students for showcasing their fabulous vocational skills.

Another awesome job by our students and staff at the Senior School Markets at Robina Town Centre this week.

The wind blew across the surface of the dam creating tiny ripples that the sun reflected off, making the water look like a sheet of glistening metal in the midday sun. The breeze coming off the water cooled my face as I looked across the vastness of the city’s water supply. On the other side of the dam there were mountains filled with green trees and lush grass leading down to the waterline. Just into the water beyond the shore was such a contrast to the mountains behind, because coming up from under the water were dead spiky trees. The dead trees caused problems for anyone who was wishing to take a boat for a spin in the dam basin. Though, despite its challenges I could just make out a man in a kayak navigating the gabs between the trees as he tried to catch some fish for, I could only guess his evening meal.

My wife and I sat in our camp chairs enjoying the first rays of sunshine after a very wet week. We drank a homemade mocktail created by adding some soda water to a juice we had purchased at a local shop. The drink was then topped off with some fresh passionfruit. Just over from where we were sitting was a young couple. The girl laid on a colourful picnic blanket and placed a purple scarf over her face then quickly fell asleep in the midday warmth. The guy left her while she slept and proceeded to take many pictures of the dam and its surroundings and of course his sleeping partner. After a very busy and at times stressful week I was at peace and had time to regenerate my self and get renewed strength for the week that lay ahead.

Taking time out and finding our peaceful place wherever or whatever that may be is one of the most important things we can do to maintain a healthy and balanced life. Some of the wisest minds in history have talked about the need to rest one day a week. So, what brings you peace, is it reading a book, watching a movie, or perhaps getting back to nature like my wife and I? Whatever it may be, find the time to do it regularly, to regenerate yourself and those you care for.