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30-Mar-2015
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Dear Kylie
Welcome to this week's latest news. To Stay Fully Informed about what is
happening around our school, please read the whole newsletter.
What is Peer Support?
“Peer Support is where students befriend and support their peers”
The Peer Support Program educates young people so that they may be more
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resist negative peer pressure
to care for each other
to follow a healthy lifestyle
The Peer Support Program also:
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develops leadership skills
enhances self-awareness, self-esteem, communication, confidence and
coping skills breaks down barriers
How do we Implement Peer Support at Bulimba State School?
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Year 6 students are trained as leaders.
Peer Support Groups of about 12 students are formed. Groups contain 2
or 3 leaders (depending on total number of Year 6 students), and 1 or 2
children from each year level.
Peer Support Groups meet each Thursday in term 2 from 12.00pm –
12.30pm.
Each group is allocated a set meeting place/venue.
How can Parents help us?
There will be a meeting of parent helpers to discuss the process for each
session and how you can assist the leaders to be effective with their group.
Our goal is to make the Peer Support experience as rewarding and enjoyable
for all students as possible.
If you are able to help us please contact your child’s teacher or the office.
WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK
(Term 1 - Week 10)
To stay fully informed about what is happening around our school, please read
the whole newsletter.
Monday
30 March:
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Tuesday
31 March:
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Wednesday
1 April:
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Parade (Senior Band to perform)
Yr 6 Inst. Music Lessons & Concert
Band (8am in the Hall)
Chess Club (7.30am in Library)
SAKGP: 6B & 6M
Staff Session (3.15pm)
Yrs 4 & 5 Instrumental Music
Lessons
Yr 6 Kindilan Camp
Chess Club (7.30am in Library)
SAKGP: 4KC & 4B
Walking Wheeling Wednesday
(WWW)
Religious Instruction Program
Easter Concert (8.45am – 9.30am)
Yr 6 Kindilan Camp
Get to know Bulimba Families
(Shingle Inn - 9.15 am)
SAKGP: 4D & 4SC
Thursday
2 April:
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Year 6 Kindilan Camp
Friday
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Good Friday
Junior and Senior Choir (Hall
8.00am)
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CODE OF CONDUCT
"Children have the right to attend
school".
Responsibilities
Explanation
Children have the responsibility to
attend school.
After absence of 3 days
perants will be contacted by
phone or mail. Classes
begin at 8.45am.
Parents must ensure children
attend school. We all have the
responsibility to present ourselves
for classes on time.
Where a child rides or walks to
school, parents have the
responsibility to notify the school of
a child's absence by 9.00am.
These procedures are to
alert us to the possibility of
a child in "danger".
Parents are responsible for
children to and from school. If
parents wish to telephone and
check whether their child has
arrived at school, they should have
their child report to the office upon
arrival at school.
Children have the responsibility to
be ready to learn and teacher
ready to teach.
Ready to learn means
having books, pencils, etc.
ready for each lesson.
We all have the responsibility to do
our best.
At all times children will;
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follow teachers'
instructions.
respect the right of
others while being
allowed to make
mistakes.
We all have the responsibility to
consider other people's right to an
undisturbed learning environment.
Undisturbed learning
environment is a place
where you can: listen, be
heard, be safe and work
uninterrupted.
We all have the responsibility to
move from place to place without
disturbing others.
This means WALKING
quietly.
PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
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Photos from Peer Support training
this week
Our Year 6 students having fun during their training this week. These pictures
are from a problem solving and team work activity.
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Contact Treasurer at
[email protected] to book your
Advert in the BSS Newsletter.
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Master Teacher
At the end of 2014, as part of the Queensland Government’s Great Teachers
Great Results Guarantee, 300 Master Teacher positions were created across
the state. Master Teachers are an additional resource in schools. They work
with the school leadership team to prioritise the teaching of literacy and
numeracy. Sue Filips was the successful applicant for Master Teacher at our
school.
In consultation with the Principal, my role includes identifying successful
research based strategies which will continue to enhance teacher
expertise and improve learning outcomes for all our students. In addition
to this, I support teachers in the classroom through coaching and
modelling; as well as facilitating conversations around student data.
Bulimba State School is committed to professional excellence in teaching.
I look forward to working as part of the Leadership team to continue our
focus on success for every student.
Dogs at school
We are pleased that many families are taking the opportunity to be healthy and
green and walk to school to relieve traffic congestion, as a bit of extra exercise
and often with the family dog. Parents who bring dogs onto our school premises
are reminded that they have the responsibility.
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Dogs are supervised at all times and in interactions with school children
Keep their dog on a leash and under control (a short leash is best in
school)
Clean up and remove from the school site any dog faeces
Aggressive or dangerous dogs should not be brought into the school
grounds
Children should not approach a dog without first seeking permission of the
handler.
At Bulimba we also have a working dog named Mia. She is a golden Labrador.
When Mia is working she wears an orange vest. At this time she should not be
approached to be patted. When Mia is not working she often wears a bandana
around her neck and at this time it is appropriate to approach Mia’s handler to
pat or talk to the dog.
Communications with school staff
At Bulimba we make every effort to make learning exciting and engaging for our
students. However there are times when school staff may need to approach
parents about illness of a student, behaviour or learning. Sometimes these
messages may be of a positive nature or sometimes about an issue or concern.
It is important the conversation and communication remains constructive,
respectful and supportive of a successful outcome for the student.
It is also important to consider your responses to emails. Is it appropriate to
REPLY ALL? Consider the consequences of this action. It may be better to
REPLY and clarify the situation in a one to one before telegraphing your views
to the world. REPLY ALL may alienate a parent or child from the rest of the
class if the response is inappropriate, defamatory of the school, teacher, P&C,
another parent or child.
We all work hard to make our school the best school it can be. Let’s all work
together.
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Religious instruction program Easter
concert
On Wednesday 1 April our annual Religious Instruction Program Easter Concert
will be held in the Michael Zeuschner Community hall. This concert is conducted
by our Religious Instruction teachers as part of the program conducted by them
in our school. Children who participate in the program will be attending the
concert, however children who do not usually attend the Religious Instruction
program can attend with a written note from their parents. The concert will be
from 8.45am – 9.30am.
Brisbane South chess tournament
The Brisbane South Chess Tournament was held on Thursday 19 March at
Stretton State College. We had 14 students competing in 4 teams. Benjamin
Mollee, Cruz Savage, Harrison Wilkes and Thomas Mollee played in the A
Grade and placed 4th overall in their grade. Adam Wyatt, James Cane, Max
Kennedy and Patrick Cox played in the B Grade and placed 3rd. Emily Cane,
Grace Cox, Isabella Cannons, and Zach Wyatt played in the first C Grade
team and placed 8th. Joshua Tanner and Thomas Dwyer made up a half team
in C Grade and were able to place 19th which was great effort considering they
were 2 players short in their team. All the students had a wonderful day and
were great representatives for their school. Thanks to the parents Amanda Lay,
Tim Wyatt, Julie Cane, Melanie Cox and Sheryl Kennedy who provided
transport and supervision for the day. Without this wonderful support our
students would not be able to take part in tournaments like these.
Cross country - Tuesday 21 April
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Parents and students are reminded that our Years 4 – 6 Interhouse Cross
Country will be held at Balmoral State High School on Tuesday 21 April. This is
the first week back at school. Please do not bring your children to Bulimba
school in the morning. All children in Years 4 - 6 must be taken straight to the
Balmoral State High School oval between 8.00am – 8.45am and will walk back
to school in class groups after the event.
Holiday chook roster
This is the last chance to be part of this fun holiday experience. Please email
[email protected] if you would like to be on the holiday roster. The chooks
are staying at school this holiday and we would love you and your family to help
look after them.
Michael
Zeuschner
Sheryl Kennedy
Jillian
Blennerhassett
Principal
Deputy Principal
Deputy Principal
P&C REPORT
150th Anniversary meeting
Thank you to everyone who attended our 150th Anniversary planning meeting
on Wednesday night. We had a great turn out for our second meeting and are
now in the process of forming working groups for all the activities that will take
place leading up to and during the event. If you have a special skill or any ideas,
please let us know as this will be a memorable event for everyone involved.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page and website for further updates or contact
Sharon Mills – Ph. 0438 764 085 or email: [email protected].
Follow us on the BSS Events FB page and also our website at
www.bulimbaschoolevents.com.
Bulimba Swimathon & Moveathon Sponsorship monies now due
Final official laps have now been given to teachers who have distributed them to
the students. It would be appreciated if you can return money and completed
forms to the Swimathon and Moveathon box, located in the administration
building by Monday 30 March 2015 (week 10). An easier option, is to make the
payment ONLINE! All the details are here:
http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=123862
If your sponsorship monies have already been returned, thank you.
Any queries or to keep up-to-date with all the Swimathon news on the P&C
Association’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/BulimbaStateSchoolEvents, the P&C website or email
Swimathon Coordinator, Angela at [email protected].
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School banking
WOW! What amazing enthusiasm the students have had in saving their hard
earned pocket money over the first term of school banking. The school banking
team would like to wish you all happy and safe holidays and to inform you that
there will be no school banking in Week 10.
AGM and March P&C meeting Tuesday 31 March 2015 at 7pm in the
Library
Please join us in the Library for the AGM and March P&C meeting. Come and
see what's happening at your school and be part of the planning process for
2015. The P&C is the parent voice within the school community. It's also a great
way to meet new families within the local area and network with other parents
and business people. We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your
valuable input.
Michael Wilkes
(President)
Jocelyn
McEown
Rachel
Oudyn
(Vice
President)
(Vice
President)
[email protected]
IN OTHER NEWS
Library News
Holiday Borrowing is available to families who will be returning next term. On
the last Thursday and Friday of this term, students are welcome to borrow up to
twice as many books as usual for the Easter holiday break. The Library will be
open before and after school for borrowing.
Sport News
SWIMMING LOST PROPERTY
There is a growing pile of lost property at the pool. Students will be given the
opportunity to check if they own it in their class PE times. If it is not claimed it is
washed and sent to charity.
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Bulimba State School Cross Country
On Tuesday 21 April we will be holding our school Cross Country at Balmoral
State High School for children in years 4 to 6.
We ask that parents drop their children off at Balmoral Oval in the morning.
They can wear a polo shirt to represent their house colour if they wish.
Children aged 10-12 years will be selected to represent Lytton if they have
made the qualifying times. A letter will be sent home to advise your child has
been successful.
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8.00am: Students are to be dropped off at Balmoral SHS with their
school bags. (Can walk the course to familiarise themselves if they
wish).
8.45am: Students meet with their class teacher to mark roll.
9.00am: 9yrs Boys & Girls (2km)
9.15am: 10yrs Boys & Girls (2km)
9.35am: 11yrs Boys & Girls (3km)
10.00am: 12yrs Boys & Girls (3km)
10.30am: Walk back to school as a Class Group. (Children will have
morning tea when they return to school. The Tuckshop will put
aside any orders for the children to collect on their return to
school).
ALL students must have a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and suitable
footwear.
CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING
School Cross Country Training has commenced. It starts at 7.30am on the
bottom oval. Please arrive promptly at 7.25am and be be ready to commence
training at 7.30am.
Bring your water bottle and a healthy snack to have after training. All Year 4-6
students are welcome to attend. Students who are really keen should be doing
some running at home in their own time to improve their fitness.
MONDAYS – 30 March and 21 April Mr Dorsett
TUESDAYS – 31 March Mr Day
THURSDAYS - 2 April Mrs Young
Smart Bites
Fun Facts
The number 1 top selling item on the Smart Bites menu EVERY WEEK is Pip’s
famous home baked treat! Look out for a limited edition home baked treat in
the Smart Bites Show Bag! Made at Smart Bites with some special ingredients
generously donated by The Source Bulk Foods Bulimba, every child who
raises $50 or more in Swimathon sponsorship will receive a Smart Bites show
bag.
Our Suppliers
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Do you know where our Fruit and Vegetables come from? Our fresh produce
comes from Feast on Fruit Morningside. Please support the fantastic
businesses that support us and shop local:
Feast on Fruit
25 Junction Road
Morningside QLD 4170
Ph: 3395 8288
Cross Country Event
Tuesday 21 April is Cross Country. Hot Food and Sushi can still be ordered
through Flexischools and we will keep it hot/cold at Smart Bites until the children
return to school.
Allergy Alert
Please find in the attachments at the top of the newsletter the Smart Bites
Allergy Registration Form.
If your child has an allergy to an ingredient that we may stock at Smart Bites
please complete this form and return it to us at the Tuck Shop. We strongly
encourage you to come in and discuss it with us so that we have a full
understanding of your child’s requirements.
Parent Roster
Class Reps please contact Pip at Smart Bites to let her know in advance
who has volunteered for your class.
Phone/text: 0414 523 865
Email: [email protected]
Term 1 Parent Roster
Week 10 (Friday 3 April) No Service
Term 2 Parent Roster
Week 1 (Friday 24 April) - 5H
Week 2 (Friday 1 May) - 5WA
The full 2015 class roster can be found at the Bulimba Events website:
http://www.bulimbaschoolevents.com/#!other-events/c1mg1
If you have any questions or problems using Flexischools please contact Sarah
Donnan at [email protected]. You can contact Smart Bites directly
on 3395 9623 during Friday service hours.
If you have any questions or comments about Smart Bites please feel free to
contact Melanie Cox ([email protected]) or Naomi Pritchard
([email protected])
Many thanks
Smart Bites Team
Arts Festival
ALL WECOME!
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Please join us to discuss the Arts Festival for 2015.
Stage 1 and stage 2 will be discussed at the meeting.
Stage 1 will focus on reflection - the past Arts Festival.
Stage 2 will focus on discussions about what 2015 Arts Festival could look like.
Please join us to make the 2015 Arts Festival just as exciting as or even better
than the 2013 Arts Festival.
Time: Wednesday 22 April 2015 6-7pm
Where: Prep CJ – BG04
We hope to see you there.
Thank you
Brigette Cannons & Christine Jasper
IN AND AROUND OUR
COMMUNITY
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Office phone number: 3395 9666 (8.00am – 3.30pm)
Fax: 3395 9600
Absentee phone number:3395 9667 (24 hours a day)
Absentee Email: [email protected]
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