Term 4 Week 3
Principal's Pen - Robyn Hutchins
We have had a wonderful start to Term 4, kicking off a very busy term with our popular swimming lessons for students in years 1-6. Participation rates have been exceptionally high and the students seem to be thoroughly enjoying them. There is a lot going on this term including Life Education lessons, our annual Swimming Carnival, Beach Gala Sports Day and our Movie Melodies evening. It’s also hard to believe that this is our last term with our Year 6 students, who have their own busy term ahead with High School transition days, Graduation and Year 6 Fun Day. With so much going on, the end of the school year will be here before we know it!
It’s in the Bag – Charity collection:
To help our students embrace the school value of ‘Be Considerate’, we have chosen to support the charity ‘Share the Dignity’ with their annual “It’s in the Bag” drive.
From Monday 24 October until Friday 18 November, we will be collecting items to fill bags for women and girls who may be doing it tough. It’s in the Bag is one of Australia’s most loved Christmas appeals, where we encourage everyday Australians to put together bags filled with essential items, and maybe some everyday luxuries, to donate to someone in need for Christmas. Items that can be donated include:
· Bags (e.g. tote bags, duffel bags, hand bags, teen backpacks etc)
· Shampoo
· Conditioner
· Toothpaste
· Toothbrushes
· Soap or body wash
· Deodorant (roll-on preferred)
· Menstrual products – tampons, menstrual pads, incontinence pads, liners, period undies etc.
· Hairbrushes and hair elastics, clips etc.
· Newborn nappies
· Breast pads
· Baby soap/wash
· Disposable Nappy Bags
· Baby wipes
· Dummy
· Nappy rash cream
· Optional practical or treat items that would make someone feel special or help make life easier – e.g. small torch, note book, perfumes, scarf, face wash, magazine or novel etc)
More information about the Share the Dignity charity and It’s in the Bag drive can be found here: https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/itsinthebag
A collection box will be located outside of Administration for the duration of our collection drive. We hope to be able to pack at least 10 bags to donate on behalf of Bellevue Park State School. Thank you in advance for your support.
Safety for Queensland School Zones
Upcoming trial of new Roadways Behaviour Monitoring System in selected Queensland school zones
Everyone has a role in keeping our roads safe. It is imperative drivers reduce their speed to the signed 40 km/h speed limit and be aware of activity by students on or near the road.
Speed cameras will only operate during school zone times at the selected schools.
Parents, and carers dropping off or picking up students are urged to comply with school zone speed limits. Those who slow down will not be penalised.
Deputy Principal - Liz Watt
Term 4 Events
With the final term for 2022 well underway, there are many events that involve students across all year levels. To help you plan around the different activities, please see below for the latest Parent Calendar.
The updated Extra-Curricular Activities overview is also included for you.
Important Senior School Activities
- YEAR 6 GRADUATION
As the end of year approaches, we have our Year 6 cohort starting to prepare for their Graduation Ceremony in Week 9. This is a significant milestone in all students’ education journey and includes the celebration of their time in Primary school. All Year 6 students will be presented with their Graduation Certificate during the ceremony. This occasion also provides us with an opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of our students with the presentation of several awards.
As we reflect on the year, and start to consider the outstanding achievements of the 2022 Year 6 cohort, we cannot be prouder of the group of young people we will be sending on to High School.
- SELECTION OF CAPTAINS FOR 2023
The process for selecting our student leaders for next year is underway. The positions students may be elected for include:
In all cases, Captains are only selected if appropriate applicants apply meet the criteria.
Interviews will occur in Week 6 with the successful leaders announced on Friday 11th November. With a history of exceptional student leaders here at Bellevue Park, we are looking forward to announcing the Captains for 2023 in our next Newsletter.
NAPLAN 2023
The dates for NAPLAN testing for 2023 have been brought forward into Term 1. Parents of this year’s Year 2 and 4 students, please make a note of the NAPLAN Testing period, commencing Week 8, Wednesday 15th March – Week 10, Monday 27th March.
We are yet to receive the updated parent information flyer but will share it via email to our families as soon as it is available. This will include information regarding adjustments available for students with disability who have diverse functional abilities and needs.
In readiness for the National Literacy and Numeracy tests, our Year 2 and 4 students have commenced developing the ICT skills required for engaging with the NAPLAN online platform. The Public Demonstration site has some examples of the types of test questions available for anyone wanting to check it out now: https://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/public-demonstration-site
Deputy Principal - Sam Birch
Performing Arts
2023 PREP – Y2 EASTER PERFORMANCE OPEN CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
We are delighted to invite parents and caregivers of students in years Prep – Y2 to a celebration of dance in the BPSS hall to see your child perform their Easter performances.
Please see the dates and times.
Keep an eye out for when raffle tickets will be on sale via QKR!
Keep an eye out for when raffle tickets will be on sale via QKR!
Movie USB
USB of Performance – MOVIE MELODIES
The cost of the USB should you wish to purchase is $10.00.
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.
2023 Choirs & Dance Groups
Students will also meet with Mr Young & Mrs Theuerkauf if they are interested in finding out more information about the choir programs or if they wish to audition to be in the dance groups.
Please note that no late forms will be accepted.
Congratulations!
Huge congratulations go to Christopher Zhou in 5D for achieving an A for his recent grade 4 cello exam and theory exam.
Christopher practises hard and is so dedicated to his music- well done!!!
Finance News
2023 Bookpack lists
Families were emailed their student/s 2023 Bookpack list on Wednesday 19 October. Please contact the office if you have not received this
Please also note that there is free delivery to your home address if orders are placed before the end of Term.
If you are experiencing any financial difficulties please contact our Business Manager Kim Minter at kmint4@eq.edu.au to discuss payment options.
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