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Stan Baker Hall
Tuesday 11 August
2:30pm – 4:00pm

Thank you for supporting our Pie Drive!

Items to Bring Every Day - ALL labelled with your child's name:

• Cot-sized sheet x2
• Hat
• Water bottle
• 3 sets of spare clothes and small towel (hand towel size)

Tuckshop can be ordered through the Flexischools app. Download the app and follow the prompts. 

“Be strong and courageous... for the Lord your God will be with you.” – Joshua 1:9 

PREP TIME 10 min | COOK TIME 20-25 mins | SERVES 12 

INGREDIENTS: 

3 cups rolled (traditional) oats 

1 cup puffed rice (or an extra 1 cups of oats) 

1 cup hazelnuts, chopped 

1/2 cup sunflower seeds 

2 tablespoons white (or black) chia seeds 

1/3 cup cocoa powder pinch of sea salt 

3/4 cup mashed cooked sweet potato 

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled 

1/3 cup pure maple syrup 

1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste 

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (OPTIONAL) 

To serve: warm milk 

METHOD: 

1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line an oven tray with baking paper. Set aside. 

2. Place the oats, puffed rice, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, cocoa powder and sea salt into a large bowl.  

3. Mix thoroughly using a wooden spoon. 

4. Add the mashed sweet potato, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla to the bowl and mix thoroughly to combine.  

5. Arrange granola on the prepared tray in a single layer. 

6. Bake for 20-25 minutes (stirring every 5-7 minutes to ensure even browning) or until golden, crunchy and wonderfully fragrant. Allow the granola to cool completely. 

7. Add the chocolate chips and stir to combine. 

8. Serve granola with warm milk. 

Recipe from: mylovelylittlelunchbox.com. 

Our children enjoyed an exciting and interactive visit from Ocean Life Education, where they had the opportunity to meet a variety of live marine animals, including Ole the ocean-cleaning turtle. Through hands-on experiences, engaging stories, and interactive games, the children discovered fascinating facts about ocean habitats, marine life, and the importance of protecting our environment.

The presentation sparked curiosity, encouraged thoughtful questions, and inspired the children to develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Meeting the animals up close created memorable learning experiences that supported both confidence and empathy as children respectfully observed and interacted with living creatures.

Learning Outcomes:

• Developed an understanding of marine environments and the importance of caring for our oceans and wildlife.
• Built knowledge through observation, questioning, and hands-on exploration.
• Strengthened language and communication skills by sharing ideas, asking questions, and discussing new discoveries.
• Fostered empathy and respect for living things through positive interactions with animals.
• Encouraged curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong interest in science and the natural world.
• Promoted environmental awareness and an understanding of how our everyday actions can help protect our oceans.
• This engaging incursion inspired a sense of wonder and reminded us all that even small actions can make a big difference in caring for our planet.

Dental Health Week is a helpful reminder that caring for teeth and gums is an important part of every family’s health and wellbeing. Healthy dental habits begin early, and the routines children learn at home can support them for life. 

Baby teeth may be small, but they play a big role. They help children eat, speak clearly, smile with confidence and hold space for adult teeth to come through later. Tooth decay can cause pain, affect sleep and eating, and may lead to time away from care, preschool or school. 

Good oral health is a whole-family routine. Children learn by watching the adults around them, so brushing together, choosing water, limiting sugary snacks and drinks, and making dental visits a normal part of family life can all help children feel confident about caring for their teeth. 

Parents should help and supervise their child’s brushing until they are about 8 years old. Before this age, children generally lack the fine motor skills and wrist coordination needed to clean all the surfaces of their teeth and gums effectively. 

As a general guide, families can support dental health by: 

• Helping children brush twice a day, especially before bed 

• Use age-appropriate fluoride toothpaste 

• Encouraging children to spit out toothpaste, not swallow 

• Offer water as the main drink throughout the day 

• Limiting sugary foods, juices, cordial, soft drinks and sticky snacks 

• Packing tooth-friendly lunchbox foods such as cheese, yoghurt, vegetables and whole fruit 

• Replacing toothbrushes regularly, especially after illness or when bristles become worn 

• Booking regular dental check-ups for children and adults. 

Frequent snacking can affect teeth, even when foods seem healthy. Teeth need breaks between meals and snacks so Saliva can help protect the mouth and repair early acid damage. Water after meals and snacks is a simple way to help rinse the mouth and support healthy teeth. 

Dental visits can also be easier when they are introduced early and spoken about positively. A check-up can be a chance for children to count their teeth, ask questions and become familiar with the dentist before problems arise. 

Families may also be able to access support with dental costs. The Child Dental Benefits Schedule helps eligible children access basic dental services. For children who do not qualify, free or heavily subsidised care may be available through state or territory public health clinics, though eligibility rules vary across Australia. If public care is not an option, some private clinics offer interest-free payment plans, while university dental schools and community health hubs may provide lower-cost treatment. 

This Dental Health Week, families are encouraged to think about their own dental routines. Are toothbrushes ready to be replaced? Is everyone brushing before bed? Has it been a while since the family visited the dentist? Small daily habits can make a big difference. By working together, families can help children build confidence, prevent tooth decay and develop healthy smiles that last well beyond childhood. 

For more information go to teeth.org.au 

We will often place information about the coming week or photos of things happening during the week. Please find the link here to check it out. 

• Tuesday 11th August Pie Drive Collection at Stan Baker Hall 2:30 - 4:00pm 

• Monday 17th August - Library Reader Visit 

• Monday 17th - Friday 21st August - Whole Centre Photos 

• Monday 24th - Friday 28th August - Book Week 

• Friday 4th September - Father's Day Event 

Our CCC Playgroup is on Thursdays! Designed to encourage children's learning and development through engaging, hands-on experiences and structured story times, our Play Friends program follows the mainly play curriculum. We follow monthly themes, with new story and songs each week. Come to find community and build connection here at Cooloola Christian College. All parents with pre-school aged children welcome. $2 entry per child, capped at $5 per family. We look forward to seeing you there!