Newsletter Term 2 Week 3
Principal's Pen
Fire Ants
We are pleased to inform you that the recent fire ant treatment on our school grounds has been successfully completed. As a result, students can safely resume their usual lunchtime routines starting next week, including playing on the oval.
The safety and well-being of our students are our top priorities, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation during the temporary adjustment to our outdoor activities. With the completion of the treatment, we can now confidently return to our regular school routines while ensuring a safe environment for all.
We would like to extend our gratitude to our school staff and maintenance team for their diligence in addressing this issue promptly and effectively.
School Uniform Reminder
Uniforms play a crucial role in our school community by fostering equality, pride, and focus. They eliminate socioeconomic disparities, instil a sense of belonging, and promote discipline, ensuring students are ready to learn. By simplifying morning routines and reinforcing our school's identity, uniforms contribute to a positive learning environment where every student can thrive academically and personally. We think our students look fantastic in their school uniform and hope they are equally as proud to wear it.
Unfortunately, we've noticed a recent decline in the adherence to our school's uniform policy among some students. We ask for your support in ensuring that your child wears the complete school uniform every day, including school jumpers and hats as required. Please note that students will be asked to remove any non-school jumpers during school hours. As a reminder, school shoes should be fully black, and socks should be white. All hair accessories should only be in the school colours of blue, white, red and black.
Your cooperation in reinforcing this expectation is greatly appreciated and contributes to the overall success of our school community. Teachers will be monitoring students’ uniforms for the next few weeks and making contact with any students consistently out of uniform. We thank you for your support and attention to this matter.
P&C Fundraisers
We are excited to announce our upcoming school fundraiser, a thrilling Trivia Night on Friday 17th May 2024. Hosted by Hot Tomato announcer and Bellevue alumni, Moyra Major, it is promising to be a fun, adults-only night out. We have food and drink vans booked, and some fantastic prizes and raffles planned for the evening. Tickets are just $30 each and can be booked on QKR. Your ticket includes a drink on arrival. Tables hold 6-8 attendees and there is a prize for the best table theme.
Also available via QKR at present are tickets for our Mother’s Day Stall, which will be held next Friday May 10th. Ticket sales close on Wednesday 8th May at 5pm. Tickets are just $8 per gift.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Parents and Citizens (P&C) association for their unwavering support and tireless efforts in organizing these initiatives. Together, we can make a significant difference in our school community. Let's join hands and make these fundraisers a resounding success!
Deputy Principal News Prep to Year 2
Belly’s Puppies
Last week, we welcomed 15 babies, toddlers and kindy students to our first Belly’s Puppies playgroup. It was so much fun (even for the kids!!). We read stories, played games, sang songs and played with our friends. To see so many future ‘bulldogs’, together with their parents, really made us smile. If you have a pre-school aged child, scan the QR code below to join in the fun. We have limited spaces, so get in early!
Enrol Now for Prep 2025!
If your child was born between 1 July to 30 June, get your enrolment in! Our first information session is coming up on the 14th May.
It’s Been Measurement Time in Prep!
Our Prep students have been having loads of fun (whilst secretly learning – shh…don’t give away our secret!) learning about measurement. Our café allowed the students to explore volume, whilst the gardens and building blocks led to an investigation around length and mass. Our sunflowers grew incredibly tall!
Stop the Press! Our Prep Students are Writing Already!
Our Prep students are now applying their phonic knowledge from reading into their writing. They are learning to identify the sounds and match those sounds to a letter choice. What a clever bunch!
ANZAC Wreaths
Whilst learning about the significance of ANZAC Day, our Year 2 students applied their ICT problem solving skills to ensure each hand was incorporated into their design. Such great collaboration.
Deputy Principal News Year 3 to Year 6
PBL News
So far this term our focus has been on being Considerate with a focus on:
* considering whether actions or words may offend other’s values, beliefs and opinions
*empathise with others and be inclusive with your games, activities and group work.
Spotlight on Learning
Earlier this term, families received an email from class teachers sharing an overview of the topics and concepts that students will be focussing on this term. This edition of the newsletter focusses on English – writing and shares with families three questions to build into conversations with your child around what they are learning about in this area:
- What are you learning in writing?
- How are you going?
- What is your writing goal?
The images below sho you an insert into some of the learning walls that students access during their learning. The information on the wall helps them to self and peer assess and set goals on what to improve into order to achieve the success criteria.
Classroom Connections Yr 3 to 6
A diary date for Year 3 to 6 parents/carers
During Week 9, we extend an invitation to our Year 3 to 6 parents to share an afternoon of Japanese culture and tradition in your child’s classroom. Our Tomodachi project team of Year 6 students are currently preparing a presentation which will share some cultural information about Children’s Day. Parents/carers will be able to join your child in their classroom to learn about Japanese culture and create an origami fish to mark this special event. This is a fabulous opportunity to ‘walk the walls’ of your child’s classroom and engage in conversation about your child’s learning this term.
Don’t forget to mark the date!
The attached flyer will be sent home later this week.
ANZAC Day
Last Thursday our School Leaders represented Bellevue Park State School at the Southport Community march and service.
It was delightful to have fellow Bellevue students, staff and their families join our School Captains in the march and also staying for the Citizens Service held on the lawns of ANZAC Park in Southport. This service provided attendees with time to think about those who have served in Australia’s armed forces, those who continue to serve, and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives. to pay our respects as part of the service
Finance News
Guidance Officer News
Head of Inclusion News
Student Information Request
Students who are currently awaiting a new or have an updated medical diagnosis through an external agency such as, paediatricians, child psychologists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists or other; we would like to request that this information is forwarded for our records.
This information may support resourcing for students and allow classroom teachers to make the appropriate recommended adjustments.
If you have any information or medical reports, we would appreciate it if you could email or send through any documentation.
Performing Arts News
Mark your calendars because tickets for this spectacular event go on sale in Term 2 via Try Booking.
TICKET SALES OPEN 9:00am WEDNESDAY 1 MAY 2024.
More information will be advised regarding the basic costume items (black clothing) parents and carers will need to provide their child for the performance.
All others costume items provided.
Tickets are $6.00 per person and will be available for purchase via TRY BOOKING.
Please note: Tickets are non-refundable.
What: Musica Viva, LOST HISTORIES (Performing Arts Incursion)
Date: Monday 13 May (Term 2, week 5)
Time: 1:55pm – 2:55pm
Location: BPSS Hall
Cost: Free
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC WINTER CONCERT TERM 2
We would like to invite our Bellevue community to attend the 2024 Instrumental Music Winter Concert on Wednesday 12 June 2023 commencing at 4:00pm.
All of our instrumental strings and band students have been working hard to prepare for this and are looking forward to showing you what they have learnt this semester.
Instrumental Music News
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have 7 students offered a place in the Advanced Music Camp in Week 10 this Term. Students will be immersed in a week of music led by guest conductors and specialist teachers on their chosen instrument. The camp will conclude with a concert on the Thursday evening. Students who were successful in gaining a place are:
Aoi
Anastasia
Monah
Niklas
Sharli
Aponysus
Oliver
In other exciting news, three of our students have been selected to participate in SHEP (State Honours Ensemble Program) – this is a Queensland wide program run at the Conservatorium of Music in Brisbane. Students will play under some of the best conductors in Australia – what an honour!
They are:
Aoi
Aponysus
Anastasia
Well done to these students for their hours of dedication on their instrument to get to such a high level of playing!
Sports News
Cross Country
Broadwater Sports
*Hugo C from 6A, Callan G, Levi M and Jacob W from 6C, and Oliver S from 5/6D, all participated in the Broadwater Soccer trials.
Well done to all students that trialled with Broadwater and participated in pre-trials with Miss G and Mr Marsden. We both look forward to the remaining trials for the year.
Library News
Community News
From Surviving to Thriving:
Moments that Matter for Children’s Emotional and Social Wellbeing
This expert-led webinar addresses the powerful role parents play through the daily interactions and responses that make the biggest impact on children’s social and emotional wellbeing.
📅 Date: Tuesday, 14 May
🕒 Time: 7:00 PM AEST
📍 Location: Families can register here
Click here to download our flyer and share with your school community.
Please share this opportunity with your school community! This valuable event is free for all carers and families of primary school aged children.
🎾🌟 Exciting Update for Term 2 Tennis Enthusiasts! 🌟🎾
Hey Parents! 🌈👨👩👧👦
We're thrilled to continue the momentum of our successful Term 1 with an even more exciting Term 2 tennis program! 🎾✨
🗓 Date & Time: Every Wednesday & Thursday afternoon during school terms 🕒 Time: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm 🏫 Location: Bellevue Primary School Tennis Courts
🤩 This beginner tennis class remains open to all grades, offering your kids the opportunity to further develop their tennis skills, forge new friendships, and have a blast on the court!
🎾 What's Included:
- Quality Racquets
- Tennis Balls
- Enthusiastic and Experienced Coaches
💰 Cost: $15 per class
📝 How to Sign Up: Registering your child is as easy as smashing a winner! Just click on the following link to secure their spot: Registration Link
🚀 Don't let your kids miss out on this fantastic opportunity to embrace the joys of tennis! 🌟 Feel free to tag and share with other parents who might want to serve up some fun for their little ones.
Let's keep acing this tennis journey together! 🎾🌟 #JuniorTennis #TennisForKids #HealthyActiveKids
Kind Regards,
Rehana
