Newsletter Term 4 Week 3
Principal's Pen
Newsletter – Term 4 Week 3 – Principal’s Pen
Election Day BBQ
Our P&C will again be at school on Election Day, Saturday 26th October 2024, selling democracy sausages and drinks from 8am – 2pm (or while stocks last). We encourage all our families and community to come down to school to vote and take the opportunity to support the P&C by buying a sausage or drink while you are there. Just a reminder that this year all P&C funds raised go towards helping the school improve our playground facilities for the students.
Update on Hall Roof
We are thrilled to advise that our Hall Roof replacement project has been completed and the hall is able to be used again by the school. The new roof looks fantastic and will hopefully mean no more leaks for a very long time! This also means assemblies will restart, with our first one being next Tuesday for our Prep-Year 2 students, starting at 2pm in the hall.
Share the Dignity ‘It’s in the Bag’ Charity Drive
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. This also provides us a way to support the charity that is now supporting our school with their free vending machine providing sanitary items.
From Monday 4th November until Friday 22nd 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
We will be having a Free Dress Day on Friday November 8th, where students will be encouraged to bring in an item to donate in exchange for the privilege of wearing ‘free dress’ to school. More information about this free dress day will be released shortly.
A collection box will be located outside of Administration for the duration of our collection drive. Last year the community support was incredible and we were able to collect enough items to make 91 bags, which was a phenomenal effort. We’re hoping our families and community are as equally supportive this year. Thank you in advance!
Deputy Principal Prep - 2 News
Prep 2025 Transition
At Bellevue, we pride ourselves on our thorough and welcoming transition to Prep. Throughout the year we have continued to welcome small groups of students from our closest Early Learning Centres to come for a fun visit to ‘big school’. GCIT came with a group of gorgeous future ‘bulldogs’ who enjoyed the story The Very Hungry Caterpillar in Prep D and then a play on our new and inviting playground. The existing Preps took such delight in supporting our visitors through this process!
We have also started our ‘Prep 2025 Meet and Greets’. We have close to 90 students coming in bubbling with excitement to learn all about their new school. Such an exciting time for our newest 'bulldogs'!
Year 1 Students Find a Reason to Make Popcorn!!
This term in science, the Year 1 students are conducting experiments to observe physical and chemical changes. 1B did an experiment that involves heating corn kernels to create popcorn! The students discussed how heat can change substances into new substances. They will be conducting a few more experiments throughout the term involving gummy bears, chocolate and fizzy drinks! Science is the best!
Year 2 Explore the World of Fairy-tales
Year 2 students are learning all about the structure of a fairy-tale. Their challenge this term is to see if they can think of an alternate creative ending for a familiar story they have read. To spark some excitement and ideas, they had a special guest come to their rooms dressed as a fairy-tale princess getting the students involved in a ‘Voice’ inspired writing session! Which fairy-tale was worth turning their chair for?! There was a lot of laughter and terrible acting! The inspiration is working, as the students are already creating some amazing story endings!
Deputy Principal Year 3 - 6 News
PBL News
The start to Term 4 saw our students revising:
- Playground areas (Stay within the boundaries) including our schoolwide soccer rules and tips of being a great sportsman/woman
- Using the toilets appropriately with our 3 steps Close the door, Flush the toilet, Wash your hands)
Why not grab a ball and head outside this weekend and follow Belly’s Soccer Rules. A great family activity for all to enjoy!
Deadly Choices
This term, Jarjums in Year 3 to6 have been offered the opportunity to partake in the Deadly Choices programs run by KALWUN.
Deadly choice programs include:
- Deadly Choices Junior Healthy Lifestyle Program - a health education program aimed at giving participants the knowledge to make healthy lifestyle choices, whilst supporting participants to be positive role models and mentors for their families, peer group and community by leading a healthy lifestyle.
- Deadly Choices Junior Tobacco Education Program - aims to educate our communities about cultural history, harmful effects of tobacco smoke and vaping, and how they can support those around them with their quit journey.
- Deadly Choices Junior Good Quick Tukka Program - a hands-on approach to educate andupskill participants in preparing and cooking healthy meals, then sharing those skills with others, such as family and friends.
- Deadly Choices Traditional Indigenous Games Program - aims to build on cultural knowledge and create change through positive messages that focus on how we as individuals and communities can make healthy lifestyle choices.
In the first few sessions, Jarjums have enjoyed having a yarn and identifying their mob as well as playing a few engaging games as they get to know the KALWUN staff.
Year 3 Families (Yr 4 2025)
Just a reminder to our Year 3 families, that next year students entering Year 4 will require an iPad. This is a great time to shop around and secure an iPad in order to forward plan for Christmas. Please refer to the information below which has been sent out to Yr 3 families via email.
Yr 6 2025 Student leadership
Year 5 students met with Mrs Salazar and Mrs Hutchins to learn about how to apply for Student Captain positions for 2025.
Each year we offer a range of Captain positions including, School Captain, Sports Captains, Performing Arts, STEM Captain, Student Captain, Environment Captain, Jarjum Captain and being introduced for 2025, Japanese Captain.
Interested Year 5 students will submit a brief resume outlining their academic and extra-curricular activities. Shortlisted applicants will deliver a speech/presentation to an audience.
- Sports Captains: 1-2 minute presentation delivered to staff panel and Year 4 and 5 students from their respective House.
- Performing Arts Captains: 1 minute presentation delivered to staff panel and Inspirators/Energiser students.
- School Captains: 2- 3-minute speech delivered in the School Hall to a staff panel and student audience from Year 4 and 5
Where students apply for only STEM, Environment, Student Council, Jarjum or Japanese Captain role, the student will be advised of an interview time. Interview will take place with the Principal, Deputy and staff co-ordinator.
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?
Finance News
2025 STUDENT BOOKPACKS
COS will be supplying your 2025 student stationery packs. They are again offering free delivery if ordered by 30 November (and the order is over $55 including GST).
The COS team are finalising their website ordering portal which will go live on Monday 21 October 2024.
From Monday 21 October, you will be able to place your book pack orders via parent.cos.net.au using the log in and password details in the flyer below. The requested items with quantities are listed in the portal for each year level. A copy of the booklists that you will be required to purchase will also be emailed home next week.
Delivery Guarantee: Orders placed before 9 December, will be delivered to your home by 24 December. Orders placed before 5 January will be delivered to your home prior to the commencement of Term 1, 2025. Orders placed after this date cannot be guaranteed to arrive on time.
Guidance Officer News
Performing Arts News
Instrumental Music News
Applications for the 2025 Instrumental Music Program are now open. If your child has never played an instrument, and would like the opportunity to learn an instrument, this is a fantastic opportunity for your child to learn something new and do so with their friends.
South East Region
Department of Education
SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER
TERM 4 P&C DISCO
Only Bellevue Park SS students are permitted entry. Students please wear appropriate enclosed shoes.
Location: BPSS Hall
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.
The P&C will also once again be running a Sausage Sizzle at the disco to fill those hungry tummies.
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.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SUMMER CONCERT TERM 4 (WEEK 8)
We would like to invite our Bellevue community to attend the 2024 Instrumental Music Summer Concert on Thursday 21 November 2024 commencing at 3:30pm in the BPSS hall.
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.
The coffee van will be arriving at 2:30pm to set up in front of the hall, if parents would like to purchase a coffee before the concert.
BPSS P&C NEWS : MEGA CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Each class at BPSS are seeking prize donations from our families for the 2024 BPSS P&C Mega Christmas Raffle.
2024 BPSS P&C MEGA CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Some great themed prizes up for grabs! Raffle prizes will be randomly selected for each winning ticket.
Tickets on sale date: Monday 11 November (Week 7)
Ticket sales close date: Monday 9 December 5:00pm (Week 11)
Tickets: $2.00 per ticket. Available for purchase on QKR only.
Terms & Conditions
Tickets are non-refundable.
Raffle prizes will be randomly selected for each winning ticket.
Sports News
QRSSRL 2024 in Brisbane 12-15 September.
Estelle S in 6A was in the U11-12 Girls South Coast team, playing dummy half.
They won the Bronze medal coming third in the state - a pretty great result!
Class Learning News
Year 2
This term Year 2 are learning in English how to create a new resolution for a familiar narrative. Our first step was to identify all the success criteria that make an A standard and a C standard for our exemplars on our Learning Wall.
The students worked in pairs with highlighters and picked out all the ‘good parts’ and after a discussion placed I CAN statements on our Learning Wall.
They did a great job!
Student Council News
Environmental News
Community News
