2022 Term 2 Week 7
Principal's Pen - Sam Birch
Reading in the Early Years
This week we have held another workshop for our prospective parents for Prep 2023. Kristy Honeywood and I spoke to the parents about the power of oral language and communication. Enriching the students’ oral vocabulary is currently a whole school focus, especially with our early years’ students. The more you read with your child (just for fun!) the richer their vocabulary becomes. Taking the time to read or play with your child has an enormous influence on their overall reading ability. If you are short on time, and you can only do one thing, read a book and have a chat!
The New Build
We are so delighted that building work has finally begun! Fortunately, we are well prepared and have worked hard this semester to problem solve alternative dry spaces for the students. Weather permitting, under Block 3 should be completed by the end of Term 3, which means work will then begin on the basketball courts and the Prep Village. I am in regular communication with the site manager, to ensure that during the works, the safety of students is paramount. I will keep you updated as the build progresses.
Deputy Principal - Liz Watt
NAPLAN Wrap up
Congratulations to all our Year 3 and 5 students and our fantastic staff for the ease with which we participated in the online NAPLAN tests earlier this term. We had minimal issues with our technology and a high level of participation across the two cohorts. Thank you, parents, for your support in having your children at school on time, rested and ready each day.
We look forward to seeing the school’s results sometime next term. Individual student results will be shared with parents later this year.
Year 6 Camp
Our Year 6 students and teachers recently enjoyed their camp experience. Though the weather could have been kinder, the students did not allow the intermittent rain to dampen their spirits. Overall students upheld the school expectations exceptionally well and did our school proud. Some of their favourite moments were:
NAIDOC Week Activities
With NAIDOC Week occurring during the Winter vacation, we will acknowledge and celebrate our First Nation’s peoples’ culture during Week 9 this term. Classes will have the opportunity to participate in a wide selection of activities across the week. We look forward to sharing some of these through FaceBook and the next newsletter.
Semester 1 Report Cards
As we approach the end of Term 2, students will be engaged in end of semester assessment tasks, with teachers preparing to complete Semester One Report Cards. Similar to last year, Report Cards will be emailed to parents in Week 1 of Term 3. This allows for maximum time to complete the learning prior to final assessments to ensure teachers have the most recent information to inform their judgements about student achievement so far this year.
Parents, please let the office know if you have recently changed your email address so you don’t miss receiving your child(ren)’s Report Cards: 1925_admin@bellevueparkss.eq.edu.au
Deputy Principal - Megan Hay
Classroom Spotlight
Starlab
On Tuesday 24th May, Year 3 visited the amazing Starlab in the hall. Students are currently learning about Day and Night in Science. The Year 3 entered the giant dome and went on a journey through our solar system, learning about the Sun, Earth and moon, and the causes of night and day. Starlab is always such a valuable and enjoyable addition to our Year 3 science curriculum!
2B Coolaroo
This term year 2 are investigating mixtures as part of the Science curriculum. Students are discussing how mixtures are resulting in chemical changes. 2B have had a lot of fun learning about materials that don’t mix well, and others that are difficult to separate. Through hands-on investigations, the students have explored how changing the quantities of materials in a mixture can alter its properties and uses.
National Simultaneous Time
Last week on Wednesday the 25th May students in Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 participated in National Simultaneous Storytime. The book that was shared was called Family Tree. At Bellevue we all read the book at 11:30am. At first break I read the book to students in the library and students participated in an activity related to the book.
Sports News
District Cross Country
On Thursday 5 May a number of students from Years 4 - 6 took part in the District Cross Country Championships. The carnival was held at Runaway Bay. All the students are to be congratulated on their effort and behaviour.
Eljah and Eleanor have also qualified for regionals and will represent the Broadwater team. Good luck!
Cultural News
Well done to our Tomodachi Project Team. The team has recently produced and sent our first 2022 video of introducing Bellevue Park SS to our friendship school, Tsukubadai Fuzoku Elementary School in Tokyo Japan. Tomodachi means “friends” in Japanese. The team consists of fifteen selected Year 6 students this year. They collaborate with the team by creating and sharing informative videos using both English and Japanese to promote mutual understanding of our cultures and languages.
Performing Arts News
BPSS P & C Disco
Friday 10th of June 2022 – BPSS hall
Cash Only Canteen will be open for students to buy drinks and snacks.
Prep – Y3 Disco 4:00pm – 4:45pm.
Y4 – 6 Disco: 5:00pm – 6:00pm.
Cash Only Canteen open for parents and caregivers to buy popcorn and drinks during the last 10 minutes of each disco (side roller door of hall).
Tickets are available to purchase at a cost of $5.00 via QKR.
Ticket sales open: Monday 16th of May and closes Wednesday 8th of June 3pm.
*Students supervised by BPSS staff and P & C volunteers.
*Only BPSS students are permitted entry. Students please wear appropriate enclosed shoes.
See you there!
We are delighted to announce our BPSS 2022 Prep to Year 6 Performing Arts show – Movie Melodies.
The dance performances are choreographed by Mrs Kerri Theuerkauf and Mr Mathew Young and feature many great songs from a variety of kids movies that will leave the audience wanting more!
- Filming in costume – Term 3, week 10 Tuesday 13th – Friday 16th of September. More information regarding the details of costuming (parents to provide basic black clothing), along with the designated timetable of filming will be coming shortly.
- Media permission for students to appear on the USB and movie night is covered by the, State School Consent Form.
- If you wish for your child to not be filmed, please send an email by Friday 24th of June 2022 to Mr Young – myoun168@eq.edu.au (last day of Term 2).
- Registration (free event) for the movie night will open via QKR, Monday 29th of September 9am. Families must register due to hall capacity. Registration will be open until the day of the movie night or until it reaches capacity.
- Our P & C will be selling bottled water and snacks on the night.
USB’s:
- USB’s will be available for purchase at a cost of $10.00 via QKR.
- Sales for the USB will open on Monday 29th of August and close Friday 4th of November 3pm.
- USB’s will be given out to students during week 6 of Term 4.
Kind regards
Performing Arts Manager & Events Coordinator
STEM @ BPSS
This week our STEM X students travelled to Merrimac State High School to battle it out in a Southern Schools Cluster Sumo Robotics Competition. The students designed and coded their robots to ‘battle’ another robot and push them out of a ring. All of our teams competed well and won many matches throughout the day!
2022 STEM Competition
Once again, this year Bellevue Park State School will be running a school wide STEM competition! This event will be held in Term 3 leading up to Science Week 15th – 19th August. Following this event, outstanding student projects will gain entry into the Griffith University – Gold Coast Schools Science Competition. More information about this event will be shared with students before the end of term.
Community News
Ensure your child has an up to date health/action Plan:
Schools can assist students with health support needs such as diabetes, epilepsy, asthma and anaphylaxis. However, it is important to ensure they have an up-to-date copy of your child’s health/action plans. Speak to the school about how they can support your child. If needed, the school can access the State Schools Nursing Service for support to make sure your child is safe at school.
