BURPENGARY NEWSFLASH
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF BURPENGARY STATE SCHOOL
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Number 12
1 May 2015
Dear Parents / Caregivers,
Thank you to each and every one of our students, supported by their families and staff, who spent their own time to share in and
observe the Centenary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli at the local Burpengary March last Saturday. Just for the record,
there were 316 students who voluntarily participated in that wonderful public demonstration of the heart and soul of Burpengary
State School. Well done!
Congratulations to all students for their efforts in the Cross-Country Carnival on Wednesday. Whether students came first,
second, or just finished the course, we were all able to witness first class character traits of team spirit and personal triumph
over hardship! The single point earned by any students in any Year level was just as important to the team as a first place as
only 45 points separated first, second and third place overall, with only 5 points between first and second. No losers on this day
at Burpengary! A huge “Thank You” goes to Ms Amanda Heathwood, as this carnival just keeps getting better every year!
Thanks also to Mr Scott Bowden, Mr Neil F, Mr Jaime F and the dedicated team of staff (some of whom arrived at 5.00am to set
up!) in making certain the day was a success.
Overall Results: First = Hibiscus 885; Second = Forest 880; Third = Eucalypt 840 and Wattle 730.
Age Champions were:
9 Years Girls
1 Taryn (4/5A)
2 Baylee (4B)
3 Jordan (4G)
10 Years Girls
Mickayla (5C)
Kaia (5C)
Ashleigh 5C
11 Years Girls
Jorja (6A)
Mia (6A)
Asa (5C)
12 Years Girls
Amber (6D)
Jazmin (6E)
Lydia (6C)
13 Years Girls
9 Years Boys
1 Timana (4G)
2 Jayden (4B)
3 Beaudy (4D)
10 Years Boys
Samuel (4C)
Che (5C)
Tom (4D)
11 Years Boys
Blake (5E)
Ethan (6D)
Riley (6D)
12 Years Boys
Reagan (6A)
Isaac (6D)
Connor (6E)
13 Years Boys
Rohan (6D)
Jarrod (6E)
No runners
Today’s parade also celebrated:
(1) Jorja ’s recent selection in the U/13 Queensland State Soccer Team!
(2) The introduction of our very own Burpengary State School Adopt-A-Cops! Acting Inspector Ashley Stanke introduced
Constables John Tighe and Adam Housden to our school community, and they undertook the Police Adopt-A-Cop Pledge in
front of our students – we appreciate the brilliant support from the Burpengary Branch that such a positive community policing
program like this does for our community.
As Winter approaches, I ask families to ensure that your family is adequately prepared and uniform-standard-compliant for the
cooler weather ahead if you have not already done so. The Winter Uniform standard is (for all Year levels): School Jacket: navy
blue, with no crest or old school crest, front close, pale blue stripes at neck, wrist and waist; or Plain navy blue pullover, Plain navy
blue track pants (No other colours, writing, hoodies, stripes or insignia). Also on uniforms the Year 6 Gradation Shirt has not
arrived yet from overseas. A technical glitch with the software used to send the names was incompatible and we had to re-send
during the Easter vacation. This has delayed the arrival. The shirts will be released as soon as they arrive at the school.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
A reminder to all families who have not already done so: please prioritise the payment of the $25 voluntary contribution at
your earliest possible opportunity? We can arrange for this contribution to be paid in small, manageable instalments over
time. The current priority that we are undertaking throughout every classroom is replacing blackboards with whiteboards.
We have to date replaced 18 of the 48 spaces that need replacing in the school. Whiteboards are cleaner (no chalk dust and
allergens) and enable teachers to work interactively with the data projector technology in the rooms. We can achieve these
enhancements literally years ahead of our current schedule with your assistance in this voluntary contribution scheme. It benefits
all children in our school.
The Life Education Van arrives at school on Wednesday 6 May, and Years 1, 2 and 4 students will participate in a highly
engaging program linked to the Health curriculum. Students will attend a session in the van with the Life Education Educator and
receive a workbook for follow up lessons in the classroom. Payment for the program is now due. Please make payment at the
payment window in the school office as soon as possible if you have not already done so.
The Mother’s Day Stall will be open next week in the demountable building next to the Uniform Shop. It will be open each
morning from 8.15-9.15am, and Thursday afternoon from 2.15-3.15pm. Prep classes will go through on Monday morning during
school time.
To other news…
1. Coming up:
Description
Choir
Kitchen Garden
Life Education
CRICOS Provider No.: 00608A
Year Level
Selected students
Prep - 6
Yrs 1, 2, and 4
Cost
$ 30.00
$ 5.00
$ 7.00
Payment Due
Monday 27 April
2. The P&C are excited to be selling the Entertainment Book for our school this year! These books are full of vouchers, not only for
restaurants, but also takeaways, movie, arts, sports & attractions and retail services too. They are great value for money at $65
giving you over $20,000 of value – the P&C will receive $13 from every book sale. Check out their page to see what's on offer
http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/Search-the-Book and if you want to go ahead and order, just click/enter the link below to
support our school www.entbook.com.au/23z0512 . All payments can be made online, with pick up being made available from
school – contact Donna Harrowell 0418 151 671, or choose the convenience of a digital membership, which can be accessible from
two devices. All your family & friends can order their book/digital membership via our school's link too, even if they are interstate. If
you are going on holidays, check out the book for that area, you will find great savings across Australia. All books are valid until 1st
June, 2016!!
3. Reminder that the Totally Wild story "Food Revolution Day – Garden & Kitchen" featuring our Burpengary State School
th
students in Year 2, 5 and 6 will be going to air on Tuesday 12 May 2015 at 8:00am on Channel Eleven. The Ten Network
have informed us that they are unable to supply copies of the show, so we encourage you to make your own arrangements
regarding viewing &/or recording this episode. After this episode goes to air, it will then be available to watch online. Just visit
the website - http://tenplay.com.au/channel-eleven/totally-wild Channel 10 informs us that if you “like” their official Facebook
page it will keep you up-to-date with all the TOTALLY WILD action at https://www.facebook.com/TotallyWild and feel free to
share this link on social media so that your friends & family can also see the finished story. They thanked the school for our
assistance in the development of this story. We hope you enjoy it!
4. P&C News: The next P&C Meeting will be a special meeting to validate a new P&C Constitution, and will be held in the Staff
lounge on Monday night, May 11 commencing at the special time of 6.45pm. The regular May general meeting will
follow, commencing at 7.00pm. All Welcome. The next Parent-Admin Chat Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12,
commencing at 9.30am in the Staff Lounge.
5. Library News:
A rainy day is a special gift to readers. (Amy Miles) We hope you find some time to enjoy curling up with a good book this
rainy weekend!
Scholastic Book Club – Book Club orders close Tuesday 5 May. Please place your orders online via the LOOP online
ordering system or pay by cheque or money order. Extra brochures are available from the Junior Library.
6. Tuckshop News: Flexischool Tuesday Meal Deal - Sweet chilli chicken tender roll with lettuce and mayo, 3 ANZAC biscuits,
and a carton of plain milk - $4.50. Only available by Flexischool online ordering. Please note Tuckshop is a cash only facility
– EFTPOS is not available. Flexischools Online Ordering www.flexischools.com.au is the preferred option for ordering.
Free to register, quick, easy and convenient. Reminder to families of gluten free options available - toasted white bread
sandwich, rice cakes, curried chicken and rice, fried rice, corn cob, salads.
04/05
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05/05
Chris
06/05
1. Sarah
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07/05
Erin
08/05
1. Andrea
2. Nicole
Did you know Smart choices, the Healthy Food and Drink Supply Strategy for Queensland schools, is all about offering
healthy food and drink choices to students in Queensland schools. Green Smart drink choices are water, plain milk and
reduced fat flavoured milk.
Until next week,
Brad Fox
Principal
COMMUNITY NOTICES
On the Land Lawnmowing and Property Maintenance, from $35 an hour, pensioner discounts, free quotes. Phone Michael Thorsby on 0408
071 846.
Tasty, Tasty,
Tasty!
Learn lots of skills and techniques to become a chef! Helping Hands is pleased to be able to offer this unique opportunity for all
the children at Burpengary.
Cooking is one of life’s basic skills but it’s also a lot of fun for children! Join Chef Pete Zar on the journey to making the most
Yummy Surprises!
The children will experience using kitchen tools and techniques to create lots of Yummy Surprises including desserts, starters
and main courses! They will soon be cooking for the whole family! All the recipes used on the program will be provided for the
children to repeat at home. Best of all, there will be something to eat every week!!
For more information or to book onto this exciting 5 week program please contact Helping Hands Burpengary on 0458 010 433
or email [email protected]
Booking forms are also available from the school office and Helping Hands Burpengary service.
CRICOS Provider No.: 00608A