Bellevue Park State School eNewsletter

Principal's Pen

As we come to the close of a busy and eventful Term 1, I want to take a moment to reflect on all that we've achieved together as a school community. This term has been filled with hard work, growth, and resilience—especially in light of the challenges brought on by Cyclone Alfred. Our school responded to the storm with strength, and I am incredibly proud of the way our staff, students, and families came together to support one another.

Despite the challenges, we have made it through, and our students have continued to show tremendous dedication to their studies and personal growth. It is a true testament to the spirit of resilience we foster here.

As we approach the Easter break, I want to wish each and every one of you a restful and rejuvenating holiday. Take time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the company of loved ones. I look forward to seeing everyone back, ready for another productive and exciting term.

Happy Easter, and may you all have a safe and peaceful break!

Belly Spirit Award winners – Term 1

This week we again acknowledged our ‘Belly Spirit Award’ winners with a delicious morning tea with the Principal and Deputy Principals. 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 Respectful
I am a Learner

We’d like to congratulate all our Term 1 winners and thank them for being such incredible role models for their peers.

Prep A: Anika D 4A: Erin D

Prep B: Mackenzie S 4B: Spencer D

Prep C: Ivy O 4C: Jiselle H

Prep D: Eliana T 4D: David P

1A: Amalia M 5A: Omari M

1B: Kipree M 5B: Tiare P

1C: Jack M 5C: Brooke S

1D: Chloe L 5D: Eloise F

1E: Harley H 5/6E: Hosanna P

2A: Adeline L 6A: Delilah T

2B: Kaia M 6B : Jesse B

2C: Chloe Y 6C : Senna T

2D: Emmy O Dance : Emilia M

2/3E: Tyler A Music: Lucky W

3A: Josie B HPE : Aria B

3B: Kyla P HPE : Eli Y

3C: Benjamin T Japanese : Ali S

3D: Charlotte M STEM: Mia G

Happy Easter, and may you all have a safe and peaceful break!

Belly Spirit Award winners – Term 1

This week we again acknowledged our ‘Belly Spirit Award’ winners with a delicious morning tea with the Principal and Deputy Principals. 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 Respectful
I am a Learner

We’d like to congratulate all our Term 1 winners and thank them for being such incredible role models for their peers.

Guess the Eggs competition

A huge thank you to our Student Council for organising and running this fun competition this week. Together we raised over $345 for the Student Council. Congratulations to our winners – Mark (PB), Jarvis (3B) and Billie (4D)

P&C Easter Raffle Winners

We are very proud to announce the lucky winners of our P&C Easter Raffle winners. A massive thank you to everyone who donated a prize to make up the fantastic hampers on offer. This was our most successful raffle yet, raising a total of $2168 for our P&C to put towards future school improvement projects!

Congratulations to:

Fletcher F (2C)
Mia H (1B)
Elsie B (Prep B)
Charlotte S (5B)
Winifred E (3B)
Zion D-R (Prep C)
Jack S (6A)
Leo K (Prep A)
Sonny F (Prep C)
Amelia Z (4A)
Oakley H (Prep D)
Henrik A (5B)
Rhodry M (Prep B)
Chloe D (1C)
Mason L (2/3E)
Mila S (5B)
Fynlee S (3C)

Deputy Principal News - Prep to Year 2

Prep Vision Screening

The Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program will be screening at Bellevue starting on Tuesday 6 May 2025. This is a Queensland Government service that offers Free Vision Screening to all children enrolled in Prep. If your child is in Prep and you would like their vision screened, you will need to complete a consent form using the link below or QR code (an email has already gone out with this information).

The following video explains the benefits of having your Prep child’s vision screened – “What is Prep Vision Screening?”

Link and QR code will close on Thursday, 3 April, 2025.

https://visionscreening.health.qld.gov.au/ParentalConsent/2611SWVv

Prep – Year 2 Ditto Show

Our early years’ students had a great time learning essential personal safety skills through age-appropriate language, song and dance. The students learnt three easy to remember personal safety principles. Ditto’s three rules are:

We all have the right to feel safe with people.
It’s OK to say NO if you feel unsafe or unsure.
Nothing is so yucky that you can’t tell someone.

Year 2 Cooking to Inspire Writing!

The students in Year 2 read the amazing story, The Stone Lion. As a follow up to this story, the students designed and then made some cookies. This cooking activity was the basis of their writing for the week. Lucky kids!

Religious Education Concert

The students who participate in Religious Instruction were able to attend an Easter Quiz Worx performance in the hall. They shared their message about Jesus through puppets, songs and drama. It certainly looked like everyone had a good time!

Congratulations Noah!

Noah in 1B is a rising star in the art world! He won first prize in the International Youth Painting Expo. We can see why!

Eggcellent Easter Celebrations!

Thank you so much to all the parents and carers that came to school to help make an Easter basket or bonnet. It has been wonderful to see so many parents joining in with the fun and learning. The students have worked so hard all term on their dances. We are so proud of them! As usual, My Young, Mrs Theuerkauf and the classroom teacher have put hours into supporting the students and we love them for it!

Despite all of the performances and Easter hat making, the students have been working hard right until the end of term...just with a little Easter twist! In Year 1 they completed a mathematical Easter Egg Hunt and they loved it! Our teachers are so clever at how they make learning so fun and engaging!

Belly’s Puppies

Belly’s Puppies has welcomed so many babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers this term! We are becoming very popular! So you don’t miss your on a spot, scan the QR code on the poster to book! Our first session next term will be on Friday 2 May.

The Prep Team would like to thank Mrs Lee, a parent from Prep C, for designing and sewing the amazing capes for our little Preppies to use in their imaginary play.

Deputy Principal News - Year 3 to Year 6

Yr 3 & 5 NAPLAN

NAPLAN is now completed for our Year 3 and 5 students.

Well done to all students and an enormous thank you to the staff at BPSS for helping this National assessment period run so smoothly!

The results will be available later in the year and we will forward your child’s individual results to you as soon as they arrive.

PBL News

Over the past 3 weeks since out last edition of the newsletter we have been focussing on refining our skills within the following expectations:

Yr 6 Leaders

Our Student Captains had the privilege of attending the Youth Leadership Academy Australia (YLAA) Dream & Lead Conference at Brisbane City Hall in Week 8 . It was an inspiring day where they connected with other primary school leaders from across Queensland and gained valuable insights from guest speakers Olympian Brooke Hanson and Orange Sky founder Nicolas Marchesi.

A key message from the day was that leadership isn’t just about holding a title — it can be both badged and unbadged. True leadership is shown through actions, and one powerful way to lead is by showing empathy. Students were introduced to the GOT Strategy to help with this:

G – Growing: Pause and consider the situation thoughtfully.
O – Be Open: Listen and support others with an open mind.
T – Trusting: Be consistent and reliable in your actions.

The students also explored the idea that challenges help to build resilience. They were encouraged to use the AAA Approach when facing obstacles:

Accept – Acknowledge the challenge and believe, “I can do this.”
Acknowledge – Reflect on past successes: “I have won before, I can win again.”
Ask – Identify what’s needed to power through: “What do I need to move forward?”

The founder of YLAA guided the students through a framework for creating change. They were encouraged to start by identifying a big issue, then breaking it down to uncover the contributing factors. The key takeaway was to start small: focus on solving just one part of the problem, identify the resources needed, and consider who could help.

A powerful message shared with the students was from Wil Massara, YLAA’s founder:

“My age does not determine my ability to achieve extraordinary things.”

Finance News

Upcoming Payments

Closing:

Please refer to QParents to see your account balance outstanding and to make payment. If an invoice is unpaid, it will still show in QParents. If your account is showing a negative balance (eg -$40) this is a credit. Please contact 1925_office@eq.edu.au requesting any credits to be allocated to an outstanding invoice as this does not happen automatically without your authorisation.

If you are experiencing any financial difficulties, please contact our Business Manager Kim Minter at kmint4@eq.edu.au to discuss payment options.

Guidance Officer News

Seek support:

If you have had concerns about your child’s progress, development or behaviour, the holidays can be a great time to catch up on appointments, or seek advice for new or ongoing concerns. We find that it is always best to seek a medical perspective early, starting with an appointment at your GP for advice. Appointments such, speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, paediatrician check up’s. Testing hearing and sight can be done without a referral or cost and is quick and easy. Seeking this advice can ensure your child and family have the information and tools to support learning and attendance in the school environment.

NDIS Early Childhood approach can be accessed free for young children.
https://ourguidelines.ndis.gov.au/early-childhood/early-childhood-approach

If you are finding you need a little extra support or advice with parenting, Family and Child Connect is a free service that supports families to seek community services to help in times of greater need. https://www.familychildconnect.org.au/ Phone 133264

Useful Websites
The Brave Program – online program to help overcome fears and anxiety.
https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/preschool-program

Social Worker News

Seasons for Growth

Learning to live with change and loss

Everyone is affected by change and loss at some time in our lives. At Bellevue Park State School, we recognise that when changes occur such as separation, divorce, death, school transitions and natural disasters children may benefit from learning the skills to manage these changes effectively. We are therefore offering an education program called Seasons for Growth which will commence in term 2.

This program is facilitated in small groups of up to 7 participants and is based on research which highlights the importance of social support and the need the practise new skills to cope effectively with change and loss. The program focuses on building skills such as how to manage feelings, problem-solving, decision-making, effective communication and develops peer support networks. Participation in the program can promote improved self-esteem and self-confidence as well as giving children the opportunity to find their own voice amid change.

If you think your child would enjoy joining the Seasons for Growth program, we encourage you to talk to them about it. We are pleased to be able to offer this successful program and we are confident that it will be a valuable learning experience for those involved. If you require further information please contact our school social worker, Jenna, at jmgod1@eq.edu.au.

Performing Arts News

Upcoming Performing Arts Events

SAVE THE DATES!!!

2025 Bellevue Park State School’s ANZAC Day Services

We would like to formally invite our Bellevue community to attend Bellevue Park State School’s 2025 ANZAC Day Services.

This service will be led by the 2025 School Captains and will commemorate ANZAC Day by acknowledging past and serving members of the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces.

Date: Thursday 24 April 2025

Times: Years 3 – Y6: 9:30am (including 2/3E)

Prep – Y2: 11:45am

Location: Bellevue Park State School Hall

Sports News

Leonardo C (Year 3) won U8's Club champion & was awarded U8-10s Coach’s Choice Award.
Oliver C (Year 6) achieved 2nd place Club Champion. A mini make up event was held due to the cancellation of the State Nipper Championships (a selection of the top competitors) from the GC clubs where Oliver won 1st in U11's board race, 4th in Ironman, 9th in swim, 3rd in board relay, 5th in Cameron relay and 3rd in U12's board relay.

Congratulations to Kobie, Oli, Jack, Charlotte and Ilah who have been selected in their respective Broadwater teams for AFL. They had the opportunity to represent the Broadwater district at regionals.

Jack and Ilah were both selected for the South Coast team and will represent the region in June. Best of luck!

Community News

GIRLS IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN

The Southport Soccer Club are looking for girls to fill the final few places in our junior girl's teams for season 2025. If your daughter, or someone you know is interested, please get them to fill out the link below and come down to training.
https://forms.gle/8XMd9GNg74HgqjNj7

In 2025, Southport Soccer Club has 2 x U8/9 and 2x U10/11 Girls Teams.
- U9’s (born 2016 & 2017) >> 4 places remaining
- U11’s (born 2014 & 2015) >> 6 places remaining

With over 40 new junior girls joining the club, there is a lot of excitement around the return of Girls’ football to Southport Soccer Club.

We have a great group of coaches, with extensive experience coaching girls. This includes some from our Senior Women’s Team, who are ready to help the girls develop their game and have a whole lot of fun.

It doesn’t matter if the girls are new to football or played previously; everyone has a place in the game.
Training is every Monday & Wednesday
Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm
Location: Southport Soccer Club, Mualla Dr , Ashmore, QLD, 4215.

All enquiries, please contact us here: womensdir@southportfc.com.au or contact our Women’s Director on 0421 618 544.
Come and be a part of one of the longest established clubs on the Gold Coast with a rich history supporting female football.

EASTER BUNNY MEET AND GREET AT SOUTHPORT PARK SHOPPING CENTRE

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th, Saturday 19th

Time: 11-2

Location: Southport Park Shopping Centre

What’s Happening:

🐰 Meet the Easter Bunny: Kids can hop by to meet and snap a photo with the Easter Bunny. (Feel free to bring your own devices for some adorable family photos!)

🎨 Free Face Painting (Saturday 19th): Let their imaginations run wild with vibrant, fun face painting designs.

🐣 Plenty of Activities: From crafts to gymnastics pop-ups, there’s something for every child to enjoy.

This is a wonderful opportunity to make lasting memories with the little ones while enjoying a fun and safe environment. We would love for your students and families to take part in this special Easter celebration!

If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to reach out. We hope to see you there!

Dear parents & carers,

Are you considering Keebra Park for your child’s education? We warmly invite you to join us for a Principal’s Tour to experience firsthand our engaging learning environment, meet our dedicated staff, and discover what makes our school a great place for students to thrive.

Tour Highlights:

Guided tour led by our principal
Learn about our academic programs & extracurricular activities
Meet our passionate teachers and staff
Ask questions and get personalised insights

Date: Friday 28^th March 2025
Time: 7:45am – 8:15am
Location: Keebra Park Activity Centre (56 Anne Street, Southport) enter via gate B. Please see map attached.

RSVP Today - secure your spot - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C7FD8JV

We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Keebra Park SHS.

Newsletter Term 1 Week 10