Newsletter Term 3 Week 10
Principal's Pen
Newsletter – Term 3 Week 10 2024 – Principal’s Pen
As we approach school holidays, I want to extend my warmest wishes to all our families for a happy and restful break.
May you enjoy this time with family and friends, and return refreshed and ready for the new term.
Please note that Term 4 commences on Monday 30th September, 2024.
Term 3 Student-Led Conferences
We were thrilled with how many families took the opportunity this week to attend our ‘Student-Led Conferences’, to hear first-hand from your own children how they are progressing with their learning this year. We had over 550 interviews held, which was our biggest parental involvement ever. There was an incredibly positive feeling in the air during the event, and lots of smiles on faces.
We’d also like to thank our P&C volunteers for running the hugely successful sausage sizzle. I know there were a lot of appreciative parents who could fill those hungry, straight-after-school tummies!
Belly Spirit Winners for Term 3
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 3 winners and thank them for being such incredible role models for their peers.
Prep A - Maya H |
Prep B - Sariina W |
Prep C - Harley H |
Prep D - Presley L |
Prep E - Kai S |
1A - Hayley D |
1B - Lily B |
1C - Lazar P |
1D - Charlie S |
1E - Sofia S |
2A - Mekael M |
2B - Kieran G |
2C - Tohma T |
2D - Milo H |
2/3E - Chloe D |
3A - Dylin D |
3B - Olivia S |
3C - Genevieve L |
3D - Luca J |
4A - Brooke S |
4B - Sienna S |
4C - Namon P |
4D - Audrey S |
5A - Ashanti C |
5B - Kimia S |
5C - James X |
5/6D - Ethan H |
6A - Estelle W |
6B - Luke D |
6C - Jacob W |
Dance - Sahara P |
Music - Olivia L |
HPE - Jack M |
HPE - Haylo S |
Japanese - Rusmir S |
STEM - Braxton B |
Uniform & stationery donations
As we approach the end of the year, we’d love to remind our families that we always welcome donations of reading books, second-hand uniforms, school shoes and stationery in very good condition. These can be dropped at our administration office at any time.
White socks for the school uniform
A reminder to please ensure that your child’s BPSS uniforms include white socks, as black socks are not part of the approved attire. This break is a great time to check your supplies and replenish any white socks you may need.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Have a wonderful vacation, and see you next term!
Deputy Principal - Prep to Year 2 News
Preps Invade HOTA!
As part of their science unit, exploring the seasons, our Prep students jumped on a bus for the incredible free activities on offer at HOTA. I would strongly encourage you to visit there over the holidays. The artwork (including our rap song about the seasons) will be part of the incredible work on display! The festival is called, ‘Kids Take Over 2024’ and we certainly stayed to this brief during our visit! Click on the link below to find out more.
https://hota.com.au/whats-on/live/festivals-and-series/kids-take-over
Year 1 Poem Recital
This term, our Year 1 students have been excitedly exploring the world of minibeasts. To celebrate their learning, the students invited their families to watch a special Bug Poem and Dance Performance. Through rhyme and rhythm, the students showcased their knowledge of buzzing bees, crawling ants, and beautiful butterflies, with cute headbands to match! Year 1 definitely caught the learning bug this term!
Year 2 Have Become Very Demanding!
This term in English, the Year 2 students have been learning techniques to make their writing more persuasive. This can be very motivating when trying to convince the Principal for more playground equipment!
Deputy Principal - Years 3 to 6 News
PBL News
Over the past few weeks year level teaching teams have looked at year level data to identify what is the most important skill to learn based on students' behaviour over the preceding weeks. Take a look at what we have been focussing on over the past few weeks alongside celebrating students earning belly points and ‘cashing’ them in at the PBL Shop. Check in with your child to make sure they have shared their PBL Menu levelled certificate with you!
Learning Conferences
Our student-led conferences took place on Tuesday afternoon and it was delightful to see and hear the excitement within the classrooms as students shared their learning journal with their parent/s.
Student-led conferences empower students to take ownership of their learning by showcasing their progress, strengths, and areas for improvement. This approach boosts student confidence, enhances communication skills, and fosters accountability. Parents gain valuable insights directly from their child’s perspective, creating a more personalized and engaging conference experience for everyone involved.
Yr 3 Excursion
On Wednesday our Year 3 students enjoyed and excursion to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. This excursion supported the students learning about scientific classification of living things, based on their observable features.
Students enjoyed information sessions on the various wildlife by the Sanctuary staff and viewing the animals first hand in their habitat.
Enterprising Girls Opportunities
Enterprising Girls Workshop @ BPSS
Last Wednesday, 45 of our Year 5 and 6 girls worked with The Young Change Agents group on the Academy for Enterprising Girls Program.
The students had an action-packed day working through the Design Thinking Process to create a small business start-up. The girls then pitched these ideas back to the group. Many amazing ideas were shared and there are definitely some future entrepreneurs in this group!
A fun day of learning was had by all.
Empowering Rising Stars: Enterprising Girls for the Future @ PPHS
Last Friday 12 of our Yr 5 and 6 girls took up the opportunity to participate in a whole day event at Pacific Pines High School that inspired growth within the fields of entrepreneurship & business. The girls worked collaboratively with other students from schools across the Gold Coast to identify a business initiative. They were inspired by women in leadership positions who have embraced opportunities to lead. These guest speakers included Meaghan Scanlon, Sonia Chadburn CEO of NAK Hair & and a past Pacific Pines High School student who is currently selling million-dollar properties for Mirvac.
Empowering Girls for the Future.
Finance News
Guidance Officer News
Performing Arts News
Instrumental Music – Band News
Band Recruitment Information for 2025
Band instruments available to learn at Bellevue Park State School for 2025 include:
- Flute
- Clarinet
- Alto and Tenor Saxophone
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Euphonium
- Bass Guitar
- Percussion
TERM 4 P&C DISCO
SAVE THE NEW DATE: FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER
Only BPSS students are permitted entry.
Students please wear appropriate enclosed shoes.
Dress in your best Halloween costumes! Get creative! Prizes for best dressed!
TERM 4 P&C DISCO INFORMATION
Prep – Y2 Disco: 4:00pm – 4:45pm.
Y3 – 6 Disco: 5:15pm – 6:15pm.
‘Cash Only Canteen’ will be open for students to buy drinks and snacks.
Tickets are available to purchase at a cost of $5.00 via QKR.
Ticket sales open: Friday 18th of October and closes Wednesday 6th of November 3:00pm.
Terms & Conditions:
*Tickets are non-refundable.
*Students supervised by BPSS staff and P&C volunteers.
*Only BPSS students are permitted entry. Students please wear appropriate enclosed shoes.
Public Speaking Competition
Sports News
Ilah M from 5B, Hugo C and Estelle S from 6A and Jacob W from 6C all participated in events at the South Coast Regional Track and Field trials. Well done to those 4 for their performances at the trial and throughout the year.
Volleyball QLD Primary Schools Cup
Year 4, 5 and 6 students participated in the Volleyball QLD Primary Schools Cup. It was a great day up in Brisbane with plenty of our Bellevue teams taking home medals. Thank you to all the team coaches and students who participated. Special thanks to the Benowa High School students who coached on the day.
And to keep our streak alive, Bellevue Park State School once again successfully defended the Volleyball QLD schools cup!
Junior Sports Day
Our Prep through Year 2 students had their Junior Sports Day on Thursday of Week 10. It was fun, inclusive and had a great atmosphere. The students especially loved the “animal” race at the end of the day!
External Sports News!
Tanner sailed at the Lake Cootharaba Regatta and came first place overall, two days of racing 9 hours on the water and 6 races later (5 first places).
Congratulations Tanner!
STEM News
Congratulations to Connor, Chise and Kizuki who all won first place in their respective divisions in the Griffith University Gold Coast Science Competition!
Benowa High School STEM Cup
Congratulations to our 20 Year 6 students who represented Bellevue Park State School at the Benowa High School STEM Cup and placed 1st! A fantastic achievement!
Students competed against a number of schools in challenges such as bridge building, building water turbines, creating water filter systems and crypto puzzles.
All students participated strongly with Bellevue outperforming the other schools to take out a hard fought win!
Environmental Club News
Library News
Community News
Year 7 Transition Info Packs
The Saver Plus flyer is great for emailing out to parents or popping into info packs.
Starting High School is generally an exciting time for young people and their parents/carers and the Saver Plus program is here to support your school community with some of the costs involved.
Saver Plus is open to eligible parents / carers all year, but we find it’s when these larger costs come up that families start reaching out for support. Families with students in year 5 now could set the goal to save in readiness for Year 7 in 2026.
To join Saver Plus, you need to meet these requirements:
- Have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card
- Have a child in school, starting next year, or be studying
yourself - Get a regular income (can be you or your partner in paid work or child support / carers payment)
- Agree to join in free online financial education workshops
- Be 18 years or older
What are the eligible savings goals?
Eligible savings goals are education related products or services that:
Assist a primary / secondary school student’s education.
If families would like to check their eligibility and receive a call back please include our enquiry link - Our Saver Plus financial literacy program (thesmithfamily.com.au) or they’re welcome to call our national number 1300 610 355 and a local coordinator will contact them directly.
