Newsletter Term 2 Week 10
Principal's Pen
Newsletter – Term 2 Week 10 2024 – Principal’s Pen
As we approach the winter holiday break, I wanted to take a moment to wish you and your families a safe and enjoyable time ahead. This break is an opportunity for everyone to recharge and spend quality time together. Whether you are planning a getaway, exploring local attractions, or simply relaxing at home, I encourage you to make the most of this time to rejuvenate and connect with loved ones. Please remember to prioritize safety during any activities or travel. Your well-being is paramount to us, and we want everyone to return in good spirits for the remainder of the term.
Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in your child's education. We look forward to continuing our journey together when classes resume on Monday 8th July 2024.
Semester One Report Cards
We are pleased to inform you that the semester one report cards will be emailed home this Friday. We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by all our students throughout this semester. Thank you for your continued support in their academic journey. Please look out for the report cards in your inbox on Friday afternoon.
Belly Spirit Winners for Term 2
This week we again acknowledged our ‘Belly Spirit Award’ winners with a delicious morning tea with the Principal. Our winners also got to spend some special one-on-one time with Belly as well. This term’s winners were nominated by their classroom teacher consistently exemplifying and following our 4 school values:
- I am Safe
- I am Considerate
- I am Respectful
- I am a Learner
We’d like to congratulate all our Term 2 winners and thank them for being such incredible role models for their peers.
Term 2 2024 Belly Spirit Award Winners
Amalia M – Prep A |
Kipree M – Prep B |
Isla C – Prep C |
Moreton C – Prep D |
Savannah L – Prep E |
Jheel K – 1A |
Dominick P – 1B |
Bowie H – 1C |
Raquel D – 1D |
Fletcher F – 1E |
Ludovico V – 2A |
Anjal A – 2B |
Bentley C – 2C |
Elizabeth S – 2D |
Jarvis P – 2/3 E |
Hugo H – 3A |
Fynn N – 3B |
Peyton B – 3C |
Raisa M – 3D |
Austin Z – 4A |
Maia T – 4B |
Rusmir S – 4C |
Ellen F – 4D |
Chise T – 5A |
Eleanor T – 5B |
Sebastien L – 5C |
Scarlett C – 5/6E |
Monah T – 6A |
Winnie M – 6B |
Lauchlan R – 6C |
Aria S - Dance |
Harley H - Music |
Trixie B - HPE |
Toma T - HPE |
Chloe A - Japanese |
Honey-Lee S - STEM |
Deputy Principal Prep to Year 2 News
Early Childhood Approach
Were you aware that there are free therapy supports available for children younger than 9? The Early Childhood Approach helps children younger than 6 with developmental delay or children younger than 9 with a disability and their families access the right support when they need it. Children younger than 6 do not need a diagnosis to get support through the Early Childhood Approach where there are concerns about their development. It is about giving children and their families the right supports to enable them, to have the best possible start in life. A child’s early years are very important. Click on the link below to learn more or call this NDIS helpline:
Prep Scientists
In Science, the Prep students have been exploring materials used to make objects and then describe their properties. They have very creatively designed and constructed puppets from collected recycled materials.
Year 2 Scientists
This term, Year 2 students have had the exciting opportunity to experience the Henny Penny Chickens. They watched in awe as the eggs hatched and have enjoyed observing the chicks grow and develop each day. This hands-on experience has been both educational and delightful for the students.
Olympic Legend!
The Year 2 students have been incredibly lucky this week, as we were privileged to have an audience with Olympic legend Brenton Rickard (aka Emily’s dad!). Brenton proudly represented Australia in swimming over two Olympic Games and multiple national and international swimming championships. The students learnt a little history about the games before getting to ask our Bellevue Olympian some questions. After our special assembly, Brenton kindly gave up his time to go to each Year 2 class and share his precious medals with the students. It was such a great experience and we are very grateful for the time he gave.
Deputy Principal Year 3 - Year 6 News
PBL News
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
PBL Belly Point Celebration
As Semester 1 comes to a close our students have celebrated their Belly Point achievement (Gold, Diamond, Platinum) by selecting items from the PBL Menu.
This week we have enjoyed a Lunchtime Disco with DJ Mr Young, being a prep Helper with Mrs Eve or a Principal helper with Mrs Hutchins, VIP seating as part of our movie session, a pizza party, just to name a few!
Congratulations to all students on their Belly point achievement for Semester 1. It is a time to celebrate being a safe, respectful, considerate, learner. In Term 3, our points are reset and students can strive to achieve even more Belly points by following the school expectations and in particular our weekly expectations in order to achieve an even higher menu level in Semester 2.
Classroom Connections Year 3 to 6
During Week 9, our parents and carers in Year 3 to 6 joined our students in the classroom learning about the Children’s Festival in Japan and creating an origami fish alongside their child.
Thank you to the many parents who came into classrooms to enjoy this parent/child/school connection.
A special thank you to Sensei, the Tomodachi student group and our fabulous parent volunteers who supported students in the classroom with creating their Tsunagari.
We look forward to you joining us in our next child/parent classroom connection opportunity in Semester 2.
Year 4 Reflections
It was lovely to have staff from Currumbin return to reflect with our Year 4 students on their camp experience. The Year 4’s were presented with a gift of a poster to display in classroom. The students placed their paper leaf, which they had created as part of their camp experience on the fig poster as a reminder to the love and care for country we have and also as a reminder to continue to work as a team. Students also wrote a memory on their leaf. Here are some of their memories….
Semester 1 Celebrations:
As Semester 1 comes to a close our students from Prep to Year 6 came together to celebrate the semester. Students were able to dress in the comforts of their PJ’s and enjoy a movie on the BIG screen in our school hall.
We wish all our students and families a fabulous mid-year break and can’t wait to see you all back for Semester 2 as we set new goals and embrace new opportunities on offer.
Yr 5 and 6 Cyber Safety
We were fortunate to have Police Officers from PCYC deliver a Cyber Safety session to our Year 5 and 6 students on Monday 3 June.
Officer Stephen and Officer Jo shared a number of key points to students including:
- Why age restrictions were in place for various apps
- stranger danger online (being aware of what you share i.e: use smart usernames, setting to private or friends only, followers that aren’t your real friends is like leaving front door open and letting them in your house)
- online ‘friends’ and friends you know in person
- safer searching & watching: look for age restrictions, check with trusted adult
The videos and information shared helped students reassess their online approaches and ensure that they connect with trusted adults when unsure.
Parents and students can access further supports in regards to online safety and report abuse through the eSafety Commissioner website https://www.esafety.gov.au/
Finance News
Bellevue Park will be implementing QParents to our Administration processes in Term 3.
QParents is an online portal and allows parents to:
- View attendance details, behaviour information, report cards, timetables, invoices and a history of payments
- Provide digital consent - no more paper forms! This is one of the biggest positive changes. No more notes going missing or stuck to the bottom of the lunch boxes in school bags.
- Notify of absences including reasons for unexplained absences and to notify the school of future absences.
- view and pay school invoices online
- update student details including residential and postal address as well as medical conditions.
Benefits for Parents:
- Parents and care givers can simply login to QParents anytime, anywhere and view or request a change to their child's details.
- Parents and care givers can download report cards, timetables and invoices instantaneously.
- Parents can pay invoices online at any time of day.
More information will be emailed home to parents in week 1 next Term.
Guidance Officer News
Social Worker News
Hi Bellevue Families
My name is Jenna and I am the school’s new social worker. I have experience working with adults, children and families in a variety of mental health areas. My scope of practice will be working with children who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns for short term intervention.
I am here to help support students with their social and emotional development and provide any connections to community supports where appropriate.
If you would like your child to be referred to my services, please speak with your child’s teacher who can present your case at the SSS meeting to be evaluated.
I am very excited to be starting my new role with Bellevue Park State School and look forward to seeing you and your children around the school.
Performing Arts News
Let’s Dance & Groove Show USB
Have you purchased a USB of, ‘Let’s Dance & Groove’?
SHOW A & SHOW B included on USB.
Sales open until Friday 12 July – Available for purchase via QKR only.
$12.00 per USB. They are selling fast, so don’t miss out!
Sports News
Finals Day
Interschool Sport
LOTE News
Classroom Connection – Week 9 Term 2
Many Bellevue Parents and Carers visited our Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 classrooms for making origami koi fish together. Our koinobori are displayed in school. Special thanks go to the Sensei Team members (Japanese parent volunteers) for helping.
Library News
Community News
Breakfast Club
In Term 3, Breakfast Club will take place in the tuckshop area every Friday morning, starting at 8:15 am. We invite all students to join us for a complimentary snack of fresh fruit. A big thank you goes out to our Year 6 helpers and Ashmore Plaza Woolworths for generously donating the fruit each week.
🎾🌟 Exciting News for Term 3 Tennis Enthusiasts! 🌟🎾
Hey Parents! 🌈👨👩👧👦
We're back and ready to serve up some more fun with our brand new Term 3 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 is open to all grades, offering your kids a fantastic opportunity to improve their tennis skills, make new friends, and have a great time on the court!
🎾 What's Included:
- Racquets
- Balls
- Enthusiastic and Experienced Coaches
💰 Cost: $15 per class
📝 How to Sign Up: It's super easy! Just click on the following link to register your child: https://forms.gle/94XdRFapGqZECvUDA
🚀 Don't let your kids miss out on this amazing opportunity to discover the joys of tennis! 🌟 Feel free to tag and share with other parents who might be interested.
Let's ace this tennis journey together in Term 3! 🎾🌟 #JuniorTennis #TennisForKids #HealthyActiveKids
MORN INFO: https://www.acetennis.com.au/bellevue-state-primary-school
****School will resume on Monday 8th July 2024 for Term 3!****
*****************Happy Holidays!!********************