Peregian Springs News May 2018 by InFocus News

Peregian Springs News Inform know grow Volume 3. Issue 8.

May 2018

SPEAKING OUT: Ridges residents start to gather for an informal meeting to discuss the Principal Body Corporate AGM held at Peregian Beach in late April.

Residents seek answers RIDGES resident homeowners have called for more transparency and more involvement in the running of the body that controls the Ridges and Pavilions schemes, the Ridges Principal Body Corporate (PBC), concerned to ensure levy payers are left in a positive position ahead of Developer FKP Residential (Aveo) departing from the Scheme when there is no more land in Ridges to sell. The Developer’s departure is projected to be in the next two years and many resident homeowners are frustrated with an apparent lack, within the existing body corporate structure and arrangements, to have an input into decisions at the top PBC level which they say means they don’t get

an effective say in decisions currently being made by the Corporate-led PBC which are likely to have an effect on them as levy payers long after the Developer leaves the Scheme. The concerns come as the PBC met for it’s annual AGM at Peregian Beach Community House on April 20 to vote on a number of motions to determine the running of the Scheme for the year ahead. Motions included such things as who’ll be on the committee and what the budget will be, as well as a number of others potentially shaping the future of the overall Scheme such as whether a special levy is needed to clear an administrative fund deficit and potential transitional arrangements for when FKP/ Aveo leaves.. Continued p4

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From the Ed’s desk WE have such a full edition for May, with so much to talk about that I barely had space to mention the latest Peregian Springs Residents Association news. So to keep up to date with their latest investigations in the area, or to get involved, see their website or Facebook page or email Secretary Mike Goss at mail@psra.org.au. The PSRA is inviting locals to hear the issues and get information around the proposed surf lifesaving service and club at Peregian Beach with a community consultation meeting being held on May 19 at the Peregian Beach Community House from 3pm to 5.30pm with presentations from Noosa Council; Peregian Family & Friends Association; Peregian Surf Club Inc. and Surf Lifesaving Queensland.

“The committee urges you to attend this important session – this is about your local beach and this session is to discuss the future of lifesaving at the beach and also the establishment of youth training and Nippers for the young people of Peregian Springs,” Mr Goss said. Still on life saving, a big congrats to Peregian Breeze resident Lana Rogers for winning her maiden Ironwoman title in Perth last month. An amazing effort! In this edition we talk to new Peregian Beach College Principal Wayne Kennedy, share plenty of school news, add a book and travel review, and feature health and wealth tips and plenty of great services from our community-minded advertisers. Also, don’t forget the St Andrew’s Fair on May 26. Rebecca peregianspringsnews@gmail.com

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Local News

Adventures assured for students WORK on the new $150,000 adventure playground has been completed at Peregian Springs State School, and students are over the moon to be able to climb up and enjoy a real adventure experience during breaks. The 6m high twin mast structure has been made possible due to the fantastic fundraising efforts of Jodie Curran from Agent 4573 and the Peregian Springs State School P&C Association, who have both made large contributions towards to the overall cost. Amelia Westlake, whose father Alan is Treasurer for the P&C said: “‘It is awesome! I can see all the way to my classroom from the top.” School Principal Gwen Sands is pleased to finally see  ADVENTURE TIME: Peregian Springs State School students, teachers & Jodie Curran celebrate the the realisation of a dream. opening of the new adventure playground. “We have long wanted to build something like this for our students, and with the efforts of In more good news for Peregian our P&C and Agent 4573, we have Springs State School students: Plans been able to provide a wonderful asset are underway for future additional to our school which kids will love for adventure equipment in other parts of many play times to come”. the school.

Trivia buffs needed to help bring a better life for pets GO along and enjoy a fun-filled trivia night while helping to raise money for the Noosa RSPCA Animal Care Centre on Thursday, June 7, from 6.30pm at Purple Copper Cafe. The night is a chance to catch up with friends, or a chance to free up some space in your brain. Either way,

it’s a win-win! Tables of 8 available. Tickets are $20 per person and include snacks. Drinks available at the bar. Bring change as we will also be running a raffle. Tickets must be organised in advance. To book your spot, email Hazel at fenbeagle@gmail.com.

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Local News—Peregian Springs PBC AGM

Crowd drawn to Body Corp AGM from page 1 ..the Scheme (projected to be in the next 2 years). Outside the AGM a group of around 20 residents voiced their concerns with placards and many entered the AGM room itself but agreed to leave so that the meeting could proceed. Residents were informed prior to the AGM that only those lot owners entitled to vote were able to attend the AGM meeting, with a PBC letter listing the 14 vote holding lot owners and quoting a legal decision by the Office of the Commissioner for Body Corporate to support the limitation. One resident Derek, who was reluctant to give his surname, said he came “ because he has a moral right, if not a legal right, to be there” and he wanted an input. “We are powerless through the Subsidiary body corporate, with the developer controlled PBC. “Subsidiaries are completely out voted,” he said. “They (the PBC) is making decisions lasting for 10 or 15 years..” he said, adding that he thought it could run very well with more transparency. On the same day, while the AGM was underway, around 35 resident homeowners with no entitlement to the AGM vote, attended an informal meeting just a few doors down at the Peregian Beach Hotel, to discuss their concerns and hopes for the Scheme and to gain a better understanding of the issues the multi-layered body corporate arrangement . A number of attendees at the informal gathering were newcomers to the Ridges Scheme, some from interstate and with little experience 4

with the Queensland body corporate system and many wanting more information about the Subsidiaries and the Principal Scheme. John Kerr, resident of South East Village, facilitated the meeting and fielded a number of questions and concerns ranging from transparency of contracts to what happens to the Scheme when Aveo leaves and what the actual structure of the Scheme looks like. One resident explained the PBC as a fist and the 7 subsidiaries as the fingers coming off that fist. “The structure is on our title deedsthe PBSC will stay as the PBC with the seven fingers underneath it with the subsidiaries. “All of the requirements about dogs and cats and parking your car, then that’s in that document so that will stay. All that will change is that Aveo, FKP ... go and they won’t do the work anymore. “The Body Corp managers are SSKB for 5 of those fingers and Ernst for the other two fingers and the fist. “They’re around (for a while), ours are on a contract until 2020, and Ernst are, I think, on a similar one. “For every $100 we raise, our body corporate manager, SSKB, get $22. Someone has to collect and send out the notices and maintain the roll.” A Pavilions resident who attended the meeting, told Peregian Springs News after it finished that he was concerned residents had identified a number of issues that “had been raised previously and repeatedly” but felt that “there was nothing residents could do about it”. “The bottom line is that residents in

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the estate pay levies that provide funding for the operational management of the estate, yet they have no input into how these funds are spent, whether expenditure represents value-for-money, and if not, where potential cost-savings could be found through efficiency (more cost-effective) gains, instead of simply continuing with current practices that involved automatic annual increases in levies paid by residents.” One concern raised by some resident owners was that the PBC is running a deficit in the Admin fund that they say is “illegal” and a “special levy” is needed to balance the books. Chairman of the PBC Doug Merritt told Peregian Springs News that no special levy to address a Scheme administration fund deficit is necessary. “There’s plenty of cash in the bank

… (the Scheme is) cash flow positive with more lots coming on line, why should we do a special levy when we’ve got rid of half of the deficit in 12 months. “With projections it will be down from $304,449.02 to $139,815.93 at end of financial year 31 January 2019,” Mr Merritt said. Mr Merritt indicated he also supports resident involvement in body corporates saying: “If you are living in a Body Corporate world then you should be involved. Talk to your subsidiary committee and join it if necessary.” Good news for residents from the AGM itself was that motions for “Best Christmas lights” and “Best Front Yard” events were passed by the PBC. For more resident concerns, how the Scheme runs & proposed law reforms see www.peregianspringsnews.com.au

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State Govt update: State MP Dan Purdie YOU may have seen a local campaign launched recently by Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien, to deliver fast rail for the Sunshine Coast. I am delighted to join Ted and our local politicians to help secure funding for this project and the Sunshine Coast rail duplication. With the predicted population boom here on the Coast and the congestion on the Bruce Highway, it is critical that we plan ahead. I’d love to hear your views, so drop me a line, give my office a call with or visit www.fastrail.com.au The latest round (Round 97) of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund is now open, and local groups and clubs have until the end of May to apply. Local groups have already shared in more than $160,000 this year, so make sure you head to the Grants Portal to find out how your club

can benefit. For more see www.gamblingcommunityfund.qld.gov.au.

After raising the issue with the Police Minister, I was pleased to hear a new permanent facility for our local police is expected to be completed by 2020. I have asked the Police Minister for more details, including when construction will commence, and the cost of this infrastructure. I will keep you updated on the response. It’s been a busy few weeks since moving into my office at 11 Heathfield Road, Coolum. Highlights include Anzac Day services at Coolum High and Eumundi State School, and the Coolum Peregian RSL Dawn Service. I also had the opportunity to learn more about the great work being done by Coolum and North Shore Coast Care, and to speak with Peregian Springs Body Corporate members. Contacts: Email: ninderry@parliament.qld.gov.au, phone 5406 7900, or follow me on Facebook.

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Fed Govt update: Federal Member Ted O’Brien WE have waited more than a decade for better rail on the Coast and in my first term in office I am thrilled to announce the Federal Government will commit $390 million to help change the face of train travel to and from the Coast. For Peregian Springs residents who commute to Brisbane the rail upgrade from Beerburrum to Nambour will allow for an increase in passenger rail services, reduce travel times and improving reliability. The current stretch of single track between Beerburrum and Landsborough is arguably one of the most congested in Australia. The daily commute to Brisbane is horrific for passengers crawling at an average speed of 52km/hr on what is often a two-hour journey. Duplicating that 20km of line means passenger trains and freight trains will no longer

compete for space. The Beerburrum to Nambour upgrade is a huge milestone and I am proud to have secured federal funding after months of campaigning. But it is only a first step. As a region we still need fast rail too. Fast rail can slash commuter travel times between Nambour and Brisbane to just 45 minutes. A new spur line branching up the coastal strip to Maroochydore is also a focus of the federally funded fast rail business case, currently underway. It’s ambitious but fast rail is achievable. The community is swinging in behind my ‘Get on Board’ campaign and if you haven’t yet, I urge you to add your voice today, the more we can show governments that the Sunshine Coast is united in its desire for better rail infrastructure the more success we will have. Show your support at www.fastrail.com.au

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Business profile: Felix Gaborit

“Please, can you fix it, Felix?” FROM a young age, this has been the popular request from family or friends of technology guru, Felix Gaborit. Felix’s childhood hobbies were focused on experimenting and designing new technological inventions, always interested in how things work. Combining his patience and skills with electrical devices and his determination to fix or improve any problem Felix’s keen interest in computers has continued to grow alongside the mind-boggling array of computer and technological changes of recent years. Many of his teenage years were spent building and fixing computers, integrating networks for gaming and learning new things. This Peregian Springs resident has now turned his experience into a new business, to help anyone of any age, with any technology problem, big or small, that they may have. Felix recently attended the Young Starters Event, in Noosa, and won an award for the best local community idea. With expansive knowledge of hardware, software, apps, Cloudbased storage and more, Felix has helped everyone, from business people looking to integrate their devices to allow flexible access to files and data outside the office, to individuals just wanting to be shown how to download photos off a Tablet, iPhone, Android or regular camera and save them for easy access on a PC. He’s also helped with Smart phone changeovers to help minimise data loss, smart TV connections, and setting up Facebook, Skype and 10

Facetime, to keep up with friends. Other services include setting up online shopping for convenient grocery delivery, music apps, connection to Cars or Bluetooth devices, as well as adding more memory to PCs, or to the Cloud to help people store more pictures, songs or information. Felix says, technology provides a fantastic outlet with so much information and entertainment out there and that anyone who isn’t connected optimally is “missing out”. No question is a silly one. “My knowledge will save people time and effort,(especially business)” Felix said, adding what might take someone hours of frustration, could be up and running and fixed by him in 15 minutes. For more—call Felix on 0490 482 999 – Pensioner discounts available. See Felix’s advert on the Local Connect page (inside back cover).

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Chappy’s corner—by Mark Horsfall

Change is just a part of life CHANGE can be difficult for many people but is a big part of life and success in today’s society. Change can represent uncertainty and as human beings we feel comfortable with what we know so resist it. Three weeks ago, my wife and I welcomed into the world the newest addition to our family, Ethan William. Many people warned me that life would change with two kids but I didn’t realise how right they would be. Change is necessary to move forward and needs  CONGRATULATIONS! Regular columnist Mark Horsfall and his wife Renee have welcomed Ethan to be embraced no matter William to their family as a little brother for Alyssa. how difficult it may be. Mark is the chaplain at Coolum State High School. Altering your perception and attitude could be the first step to now many things that I just don’t get to embracing change. do with a second child. We are approaching this next Habits and routines, I had before our season of life with excitement and second had to be adapted or dropped. anticipation as opposed to fear and One simple example is my Sunday dread. afternoon sleeps. We choose to look forward to the Now with two kids they just don’t challenges and triumphs of this period happen anymore. of life. Embracing change requires an A positive attitude and outlook is a assessment of habits and routines choice everyone can make when that might need to be adjusted or embracing change and will assist in dropped. having positive outcomes. The willingness to create new habits Be committed to personal growth and adapt to the change your faced through the change as it grows and with will bring a greater level of develops you as a person. success. So embrace change and the I have quickly realised that there are growth that results from it. 14

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Travel — Spotlight on Mexico

Share the adventure of Mexico Peregian Springs local and world adventurer Lenette Paul shared this story with us. We thought it was a nice piece of inspiration as a winter warmer, enjoy! MEXICO is a surprisingly diverse blend of culture, history, archaeology, cuisine, and scenery. On a small group tour discover how fantastico a trip to Mexico can be. The vibrant friendly Mexicans love colour. Mexico City’s Plaza de la Constitucion is world-famous for weekend markets, blue corn tortillas and stunning handcrafts. Mexican muralist Diego Rivera painted brilliant socio-political murals in nearby National Palace charting often-violent Mexican history.

Showcasing Mexican civilisations. the Museo Nacional de Antropologia deserves its world ranking. A must-see is the avant garde-designed Basilica de Guadalupe with its 490 year-old emblazoned cloak featuring the Virgin Mary’s dark-skinned image; Mexican Catholicism’s most potent symbol. Local cuisines includes deep-fried grasshoppers, cactus paddles, pineapple juice with aloe vera and fermented agave juice. The national dish is spicy chocolate chicken. The countryside has 1000+ important archaeological sites including the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon and the awe-inspiring Avenue of the Dead at Teotihuacán. Climb the pyramids and marvel at the mathematical and

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Travel architectural skills all venerating traditions and religious beliefs . Must-dos include Cuernavaca, the artistic country retreat; Taxco, with hundreds of silver shops nestled into the mountainside; and Puebla with beautifully-preserved Spanish architecture and distinctive handpainted pottery. The Sumidero Canyon has 1000m high cliffs littered with waterfalls, fauna and wildlife including crocodiles, monkeys, and pelicans. Excavated from millennia of overgrown vegetation, Bonompak’s Mayan frescoes were only discovered in 1946 and Agua Azul’s astonishing array of whitewater cascades flow into ice-blue pools. Swim in the Ik Kil sinkhole with limestone walls, dripping vines, pictured right, a magical underground freshwater lagoon

brimming with small black-velvet catfish. The ultimate Mexican experience is the marvellous Chichen-Itza. Nearby is the resort city Cancun facing the Gulf of Mexico’s warm turquoise waters. Even seasoned travellers will find Mexico an affordable, safe and exotic destination.

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School News—Peregian Beach College

Smaller school has its benefits IT’S Peregian Beach College’s time to shine with new Principal Wayne Kennedy, pictured right, keen to welcome more students and families saying the Prep to Year 12 College has really come of age and has so much to offer. And he should know. Already being a Teacher at the College for 13 years, and 20 years teaching in total, he felt he was uniquely placed to step up into the Principal role to help build on the foundations of small school heart and large school opportunities. He was selected for the role in April from a field of other hopeful candidates looking to lead the co-educational, non-denominational College. Although he always thought he’d like to teach, his path to get there wasn’t straightforward. “I grew up in the industrial town of Wollongong and no-one talked to me about Uni — it was apprenticeships after year 11 and 12. “It wasn’t as common to go to Uni back then, but although I came from a long history of coalminers, I knew I wanted to do it,” Mr Kennedy said. And he did. After Year 12, he took a role in a Shipping company working his way up to Human Resources analysing daily shipping loads and organising staff to ensure the ship was efficiently and effectively run each day. The training side of his role stoked his passion for teaching and he left to do a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, starting the course in Lismore and later moving to the Gold Coast to complete the study and take up his first teaching role before coming to 20

Peregian Beach College in 2005. Since opening it’s doors in 2002, Mr Kennedy says the College has grown to over 200 students, has attracted a passionate team of teaching professionals and now boasts enviable facilities such as 25 metre pool, large and well-drained oval, junior and middle school playgrounds, spacious natural surroundings, modern library with Apple Mac PC laboratory, two science rooms with food tech and robotics labs. Additionally, the Primary school is undergoing an artistic rejuvenation with vibrant murals being added outdoors and colourful fresh painting designs in the classrooms. Mr Kennedy says students enjoy the benefit of solid academic foundations, nurturing, reflective and encouraging

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culture and emerging sporting, musical and artistic excellence and the College has the facilities and opportunities to easily welcome many more students. Although growing the school community is an aim for the new Principal, Mr Kennedy is mindful to retain the small school feel which he has seen the benefits of over time, which he says include the ability for friendships to be “extremely strong” with children developing empathy and looking for what they have in common. “The children are developing skills to interact and achieve a common goal. Being aware of others different needs then also develop,” Mr Kennedy said. Another benefit, he says, is staff having time and opportunity to look for little successes and tap into those to build self – confidence and enthusiasm and in turn growth in the child.

Mr Kennedy says he is excited to take the lead at such a progressive stage for the College and says he wants to be a collaborative leader and listen to parents and staff and students. With the Estates of Peregian Springs and Peregian Breeze nearing completion, Mr Kennedy says he feels the College has also come to a point in it’s development to reach out to the community and show what it has to offer. Every day is a College “Open Day” and Mr Kennedy is inviting parents to bring their children to class for a day and meet their teachers and interact with classmates to get a real feel for the School. Uniforms for the visits for all ages are available, Primary and High School. For more information call Peregian Beach College on 5448 1722 or find the College at 41 Old Emu Mtn Rd Peregian Beach (just north of Peregian Breeze).

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School views

Pain is all part of the journey By Terry Hornby, Principal, Coolum Beach Christian College BEING a human being carries bit of baggage, there is some attraction in the idea of being a rock or a piece of wood. Unfortunately, part of being human is to experience pain, especially the pain of growing up. We attain wisdom with age, with experience, sometimes after counsel with others. Which means that the section of our lives when we may be most susceptible to the pain of learning about being a human being is when we are young. Now perhaps we need to step back and think about this for a moment. We have a wide swath of our society – our children – which we willingly and knowingly expose to pain. While we are at it, let us put them all in close proximity with each other. We could call it a school. Entering any school is walking into an institution designed to teach. To teach a certain amount of

knowledge, skills and give experiences which will help our young ones grow. And sometimes this growth comes with pain. Yet we, as parents, expect our children to run through their school life skipping with happiness. Every day filled with the laughter, the afternoon pick up reveals a child leaping into the car with joyful whoops. Give some thought to the learning of the “hidden curriculum”; the ideas of honesty, fair play, sharing, tenacity and compassion. These lessons come with a bit of pain as we look at ourselves and realise we could have been kinder to another, and perhaps we needed to finish that task or clean up our mess or listen to an adult. These lessons happen at school, in class and in the playground. Teachers give them and so do other children. We watch your children grow and share their joys. But we also share their pain. Sometimes I wish I was a rock.

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School Views Great start to Eisteddfods Students at The Dance Centre Peregian Springs kicked off the 2018 ballet eisteddfod season on a high with wins in almost every category they entered into at the Kingaroy Eisteddfod held at the end of April. Next stop, Toowoomba and Maryborough!

Resilience and perseverance are the keys to find success By Lee Merrett, Deputy Principal – Senior Secondary, Coolum State High School MOVING into Coolum State High School and the wider Coolum community, it is wonderful to be given the opportunity to contribute to this publication. My journey in education has allowed me many fantastic experiences and I have had the fortune to meet many outstanding students, parents and teachers. This has also been the case at Coolum State High School. I didn’t start a teaching degree straight from high school. Rather I completed a heavy engineering trade before I realised I had a passion for helping other young apprentices, which eventually led me to making the move into tertiary education. Commencing a bachelor degree in my mid 20’s was difficult and challenging, but the resilience and

perseverance I developed from my time at high school and the trade environment was paramount to successfully completing my technology education degree and becoming a teacher. Again, I had to develop an improved level of resilience and perseverance as I moved through leadership ranks in education. Over the last 10 years, I have seen the benefits afforded to students who have developed a level of resilience and perseverance to adapt and overcome the challenges of adolescence, particularly in a highly interactive world. While today’s pressures are different for teenagers to years gone by, everyone at some time has had to deal with and manage high levels of pressure. Being able work through these times with the support of family, friends and school staff is key to developing lifelong skills in resilience and perseverance.

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Schools focus—Peregian Springs State School

PEREGIAN SPRINGS STATE SCHOOL has 44 student leaders across a range of categories. There are 8 student leaders, 16 sports leaders, 8 performing arts leaders, 4 library leaders and 8 Earthsmart leaders. Deputy Principal David Foxover said: “Our rationale for Student Leadership is that we want all of our senior students to feel, act and behave as a school leader and be a role model for the school. “We understand and value the importance of our younger students being exposed and inspired by their fellow senior students. “We have a buddy system throughout our school where every child in our school has a buddy. We have run this since opening in 2010 and it is extremely successful.” This month we catch up with Ava Teissl, Aisha Leeman and Jasper Delaney-Taylor. What inspired you to nominate for School Captain? AVA TEISSL: I was inspired by previous student leaders to nominate for the position. I have seen them performing kind and helpful acts throughout our school and community, and this encouraged me to be the same. Their integrity, organisation and teamwork skills are difficult to live up to, though my fellow leaders and I are doing very well. I believe that my family’s support and the guidance from my teachers has helped me gain my student leader title, but it’s not all about the title and the badge. AISHA LEEMAN: Well, as soon as I came to this school in Prep and saw the school leaders on the stage, I knew I wanted to be one of them. To me, the student leaders were a big role model as they were always helping the younger the students and other pupils around the playground. I wanted to be a part of that, and be seen as a role model, and being school leader was my chance. 26

JASPER DELANEY-TAYLOR: I wanted to lead at school and meet new leaders from around sunshine coast. What do you think being a leader means? AVA TEISSL: Being a leader means you are organised, trustworthy, honest, resilient, helpful, treat everyone with kindness and have good integrity. I look forward to the rest of 2018. AISHA LEEMAN: Apart from being a role model to others, I think being a school leader means you have to be the change you want to see in the world. A leader should always try their best, and by doing that, they will encourage others to do their best. If they show that practise makes perfect, and never giving up is the key to success, other people will notice and follow in their footsteps. JASPER DELANEY-TAYLOR: A leader is a big responsibility leading your school and helping out fellow school leaders and students.

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What do you love about your school? AVA TEISSL: I love my school because of the awesome teachers, fun competitions and brilliant resources. My current teacher, Mr Dixon, is helping my class and I develop our reading, mathematical and scientific skills in a fun and interesting way. All of my teachers encourage us to be more than just students, they encourage us to be amazing. Peregian Springs State School also offers unique programs that involve music, acting, singing, the latest technology, art, physical fitness and much more. We participate in competitions for almost every sport, taking teams to districts every year, and take part in tournament of the minds and readers cup. AISHA LEEMAN: I love how Peregian Springs State School always strives to help others do their best and have the best education possible. Because we are one of the bigger schools on the coast, we have a big heart, and a big passion, to help everyone, because even the smallest change, can make a big difference. JASPER DELANEY-TAYLOR: I love that our school has lots of opportunities and all of the learning is made into fun education. How do you hope the school will benefit from your time as captain? AVA TEISSL: I In my time as student leader, I want to help raise funds for numerous important charities like the Royal Children’s Hospital and other charities to help sick kids. I hope the school will benefit from my time as a student leader and I hope I will do well. I believe it’s important for people to know the seriousness of raising funds for children’s health because disease is one of the top causes of death for Aussie kids. These funds go towards helping scientists and medical researchers find a cure and save countless lives.

AISHA LEEMAN: hope the school will benefit from my time as a leader, in the way that they will remember how, not just me, but the whole team of leaders, worked together, and inspired others to do the same. I also hope the school remembers how the leaders of 2018 loved learning. School is all about learning new things, and I hope that the students, and students to come, will have fun doing it. JASPER DELANEY-TAYLOR: I hope that people look up to me and volunteer when they’re old enough to nominate for school leader. If you were Prime Minister what would you change and why? AVA TEISSL: If I was prime minister, I would invest more money into scientific research of the ozone layer and other ways to help it repair. I believe this is important because humans are slowly destroying the earth and no matter how many people dedicate themselves to caring for the environment, there still isn’t enough. We have already done too much damage and it’s important more people have knowledge of the ozone layer so they can help study it and ensure no further damage is done. AISHA LEEMAN: If I were Prime Minister I would raise awareness about how just one piece of plastic can take more than one thousand years to break down. I am very passionate about sea animals and always pick up rubbish, because just one little wrapper can end an animal’s life. I would also encourage people to learn about ways to save the environment because if 1000 people people’s plastic bag missed the bin, there would be 1000 plastic bags floating around in the environment forever!!! JASPER DELANEY-TAYLOR: I would make all schools in hot climates have air-conditioners because people have to put up with high temperatures and can’t cope well and get the full learning ability out of them.

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Local Heart MONTHLY SOCIAL NIGHTS New to the area or just want to meet up with some local people? Why not join others with the same idea and get along to a Peregian Social Club monthly dinner night? It’s for all locals (Peregian Springs and Peregian Breeze included). All ages welcome. Each month events are at a new local venue to support local business and there’s usually a youth member performing, with a prize donated by a local business often up for grabs for one lucky attendee which is drawn at 7pm. This is not a business network eventpurely social. For more information call Amanda on 0419 678 041 or see Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ events/1835515769834567/ PEREGIAN GOLF: Our local course and driving range is a public course open to all - beginners to advanced. PAR Bar and Purple Copper Austrian restaurant open to players and the public. See www.facebook.com/Peregiangolf/ or peregiangolf.com.au for the latest news and information or call the pro shop to book (07) 5471 5400. PLAYGROUPS (during school terms) MAINLY MUSIC Tuesdays 9.30-10.30am during school term at the Salvation Army Meeting Rooms at 127 Greenoaks Drive, Coolum. $3 for one child, $5, per family. Incl morning tea. For more– call 5442 4218 (business hours) PEREGIAN STORYTIME Through games & stories little ones play their way to a love of reading. Phone the Anglican Church of Noosa on 5449 8009 for more info. ABCD SCRAMBLE—singing and dancing playgroup. Thursdays 10-11.30am school terms. Anglican Church Coolum on Beach Rd. $3 for one child, $5 for 2 or more. Incl morning tea . Call Carol - 5446 5334. 28

COOLUM BAPTIST CHURCH – Playgroup on Fridays 9.30-11.30am school term time Call Shauna for more 0414 864 714 GOVERNMENT REP CONTACTS Peregian Springs– Local Sunshine Coast Councillor Stephen Robinson (Division 9) Tel– 5441 8086 State (Ninderry) - Daniel Purdie (Liberal National Party) Tel- 5406 7900 Federal (Fairfax) Ted O’Brien (Liberal National Party) Tel- 5479 2800 Peregian Breeze— Local Stephen Robinson (Division 9) & State (Ninderry) Daniel Purdie—above Federal (Wide Bay) Llew O’Brien (Liberal National Party) Tel 1300 301 968 NEED DOCUMENT WITNESSING? New to Peregian Breeze, local Justice of the Peace (Qual) Peter Terrill is offering JP services to the local community. To inquire or make a time, call Peter on 0410 500 375. STORIES OF HOPE: Kerrie Atherton, mental health and addictions counsellor, herself a survivor of addiction and abuse is joined by a team of empathetic community minded people for Stories of Hope. “Stories of HOPE is a regular monthly event where anyone needing encouragement or experiencing trauma, grief or loss of hope can come and listen to stories of pre-selected speakers from all walks of life who have gone through similar circumstances and come out the other side,” Kerrie says. Kerrie can link people to services if needed to help with support. The next event is on at 7pm on May 29 at the Sands Tavern, Maroochydore. For information on speakers and future events see Stories of HOPE on Facebook.

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Book Review ‘THE UNCOMMON READER’ BY ALAN BENNETT

IN April The Book Club read “The Uncommon Reader” by Alan Bennett. This was very fitting as it was in the month that the Queen turned 92 (21/4/26) and her great-grandson Louis was born (23/4/2018). This is a delightful little gem (literally) as it is only 120 pages long and is so easy to hold. It is a charming story of the Queen, who when chasing her wandering corgis, stumbles upon a mobile library in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. She borrows a book and thus begins her transformation into an avid lover of books and reading. The story follows the consequences of this obsession for the Queen, her household and advisers and her constitutional position. It has a lovely surprise ending which will amuse readers. About the Author: - Alan Bennett is a British playwright, screenwriter, actor and author. After leaving Oxford University he performed and wrote with Dudley Moore, Jonathon Miller and Peter Cook in the revue “Beyond the Fringe”. This book is recommended for anyone who is interested in the Royals and who enjoys deliciously good writing. By Trish Kelly Retirement Village Book Club Convenor Peregian Springs News, April 2018

Legal Matters

Money for nothing is not so easy LEGAL MATTERS with Fiona Allen BCom, LLB, LLM, TEP Phone: 5302 7933 OFTEN people wish to give specific items like engagement or weddings rings to certain beneficiaries. Often people also wish to make a specific gift of money. For example, grandparents may wish to give money to their grandchildren. While simple on its face, a gift of money needs thought. If a minor, the grandchild doesn’t have legal capacity to accept the gift. So the grandparent should either make the gift conditional on the grandchild attaining a certain age (for example 18) or allow the gift to be paid to the grandchild’s parent or guardian. Also, consider the amount of the gift. Given most people don’t update their Wills as regularly as they should, thought should be given to the relative value of the gift given the value will diminish over time.

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Consider also the relative size of the gift. If a gift to grandchildren is say 5% of your estate, is that gift to be that amount if your estate significantly increases or decreases in size? Finally, consideration needs to be given to “closing the class”. That is, care should be taken to ensure that only grandchildren who are born on your passing are included as otherwise your executors may need to wait to make sure no further grandchildren are born – which can take years. Like most aspects of Wills, things are never as simple as they first appear. And often simple clauses are the result of careful thought and planning. Fiona is a Senior Associate with Dore & Webb Lawyers. The information in this article is general and for specific advice on your Wills and Estate situation call Fiona on 5302 7933.

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FREE: market update event JOIN Patersons for a comprehensive update on global and Australian equity markets as we look to the year ahead. We will also discuss the crucial factors involved in constructing a balanced portfolio focused on building and protecting your wealth for the medium to long term. During the seminar we will help answer some of the following questions:  Is your portfolio structured to take opportunity of the latest sector trends?  How do serious investors structure their investments for growth and longevity? The seminar will be presented by Patersons Private Wealth Analyst, Greg Galton, as he discusses: Local and global economic balance: Greg will discuss the key issues impacting markets and the economy. Asset balance: Greg will share his preferred sectors and stocks to balance your exposure and take

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MAY 2018 UPDATE

Encouraging individuals, families, businesses and neighbourhoods to work together to strengthen and connect our communities for a safe and secure Queensland.

Domestic Violence isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always visible If you, or someone you know, is impacted by domestic and family violence, call DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811 or Mensline on 1800 600 636. In an emergency, call triple zero (000).

CRIME STATISTICS - April 2-30, 2018 Unlawful entry Unlawful use of motor vehicle Good order Other theft (exclude unlawful entry) Other property damage

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7 of the above crimes have been solved Information from the Queensland Police Service Crime Map website. See www.https://data.police.qld.gov.au/ CrimeStatsMobile/#/map 34

COOLUM 10 COMMITTEE Area Coordinators Paula Lyall Leigh Boggis Treasurer Bob Joubert Secretary Vivienne Collins You can contact us at: PSNHW@hotmail.com https://www.facebook.com/PSNHW/ In an EMERGENCY phone Triple Zero 000 For non-urgent matters Policelink 131 444 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 (anonymous)

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