6 June, 2016 – Edition #9

From the Principal …

June

7 P&C meeting,

5.45pm

13 Bookfair starts

13-17 Showcase Week

14 Performing Arts

Showcase

16 School Disco

21 Official School

Opening

22 Report Cards to

home

24 Last day of term

July

11 First day of Term 3

Assembly dates:

8 June

22 June

ALL parents and visitors to the school during

school hours (8.50am to 3.00pm) need to sign in

via the office first.

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Community Members,

What a cold and windy day we are having today! The breeze is certainly quite chilly as it

whips around the buildings. Thank you to those parents who have purchased our school’s

winter uniform and those parents who have purchased a navy blue set from a chain store.

Orders for our school’s winter uniform will be taken again in February 2017 ready for the

winter season next year. If you have not managed to purchase a navy blue winter set yet,

could I urge you to do so.

Parents and community members have the opportunity to decorate a calico flag to include

in our bunting which will be displayed on our official school opening day on 21 June. These

flags can be obtained for free from our front office up until Wednesday 3pm and due back

by 9am at the latest on Thursday this week. The theme for the bunting: What Bellmere

State School means to me. Any volunteers who are able to assist with the sewing of the

bunting on Thursday this week would be warmly welcomed.

The application for the plaques is also ready for community interest. The link to the

application form will be emailed separately tomorrow and advertised on our Facebook

page. Just to refresh :

Our P&C will be offering a once in a lifetime opportunity for the foundation families, staff

and community of Bellmere State School. Community members are able to purchase a

plaque highlighting their names as foundation families, staff, students, friends of 2016.

These plaques will be displayed alongside our Foundation Tree mosaic that students will

be making and displayed on a wall inside our Hall when it is built next year. This is also a

fundraising opportunity for our P&C and members are invited to complete the application

form to register for a 2016 Foundation Plaque. There are 3 levels:

• Gold – costing $50

• Silver – costing $40

• Bronze – costing $30

This opportunity is a once only offer running for 2016. Application forms are available on

the school website, and also from our school office.

The applicaton forms and payment of money is due back by 20 June. These will be

ordered over the mid year break and ready in Term 3 to complement our mosaic.

Last week on Assembly, Bella, our environmental mascot, was introduced to our students.

Bella is a beautiful 1 metre high soft cuddly koala, dressed in our school uniform. Year 3A

were the lucky class to look after Bella for the fortnight as a reward for their 100%

attendance rate over the last fortnight! What an amazing achievement Year 3A! I also

have to acknowledge all the classes for their amazing attendance data last fortnight!

We currently have $11,000 outstanding in resource fees.

Thank you to those families who have paid them in full,

or organised Centrelink or a payment plan with us and

are paying off their fees. All fees should be finalised by

the end of this term. The fees were set at a reasonable

price, and many families exclaimed how cheap our fees

were. We priced the fees so that families could afford

them. Statements for outstanding amounts are

currently being sent out. I would appreciate your

attention to this matter by the end of this term.

Prep A

Sebastian C - for using persistence to create an excellent

map of his home and our classroom.

Ellie S - for also being determined to achieve and giving

100% to all classroom activities.

Prep B

Wezley K - for always showing persistence and trying his

best in all areas of his school work.

Charlie R - for consistently showing respect by following

classroom rules and routines.

Prep C

Tinequa G- For being determined to achieve by taking

risks with her learning.

Mathew H - For always being a respectful role model to

other students.

Prep D

Skye S - for continuing to improve her speech sound

learning.

Abby C - for showing great improvement in learning and

recalling her green speech sounds.

Year 1A

Bliss S – for always being an attentive listener and an

enthusiastic learner.

Mia W – for her efforts to use kind words and to get

along with others.

Year 1B

Dakota L – for doing her best in reading rotations

Bronx C - for making positive behaviour choices

Year 2A

Livia M - for fantastic maths skills.

Sienna G - fantastic spelling in your writing. Keep up the

great work

Year 2/3

Kathleen M – For being determined to achieve

Maddison B - For being honest and respectful

Year 3A

Jade S - awarded for an improved focus in English and

spelling

Ruby C - awarded for consistently working to a high

standard

Year 3B

Noah F - for fantastic art skills – and being prepared to

share them!

Mackenzie H - for superb literacy work and showing a

great attitude in everything she does!

Year 4A

Zoe B - For showing determination using SSP clouds in

spelling

Thomas C - For showing determination in geography

Year 4/5

Lincoln C - being responsible with technology equipment

Braedyn H - working without disrupting others. Year 5A

Ace M - for fantastic effort in Maths lessons and having a

keen eye for measurement.

Paige S - for amazing use of persuasive language in her

writing.

Year 6A

Caleb S - for being Determined to Achieve. Caleb has

been on task and focussed in the classroom.

Riley P - for Nurturing. Riley has been going out of his

way to help others in the classroom.

LOTE - French

Jack W - 3A - for showing determination in producing

accurate writing in French.

Maleah J - 4A - for showing determination in producing

accurate writing in French.

Student of the Week Awards

Please remember parents that if your child is unable

to attend school, contact the front office or send a

note along to your child’s teacher.

Lots still to happen this term:

• Tomorrow evening : P&C Meeting, 5.45pm

• 13 June – our first Bookfair starts

• 14 June – our first Performing Arts concert

• 15,16,17 June – Showcase afternoons

• 16 June – School disco

• 21 June – Official School Opening

• 22 June – Report Cards sent home

Please read further information about these events

further along in this newsletter.

Overdue SRS fees

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This term, as part of the school wide You Can Do It

program we have been focusing on Getting Along. In 5A

we created a display board of the qualities we'd like to

see in a best friend and the qualities we'd see in someone

that we would probably avoid on the playground. As a

class we have been trying hard to all show the qualities of

a best friend!

Ms Draheim & 5A

Bellmere Choir and Instrumental

Music students would like to invite

you to our Performing Arts

Showcase. There will be a short

performance by the school choir and debut

performances by our instrumental music students.

Date: Tuesday, 14th June 2016

Time: 2:15pm

Venue: Undercover area near the canteen

Mrs. Amy Ritter &

Mrs. Corrine McNeil

Parents, caregivers and extended family are invited to

attend each classes’ Showcase afternoon. This is where

our students get to brag about their achievements and

share the work they have completed with their families.

There is nothing more rewarding for students to be able

to share their learning with their loved ones. Please join

your child’s class on the following days:

Year 1A & 1B – Friday 17 June, 2.15pm

Year 2A – Friday 17 June, 2.15pm

Year 2/3B – Thursday 16 June, 2.15pm

Year 3A and 3B - Thursday 16 June, 2.15pm

Year 4A – Thursday 16 June, 2.15pm

Year 4/5B – Wednesday 15 June, 2.15pm

Year 5A – Thursday 16 June, 2.15pm

Year 6A – Thursday 16 June, 2.15pm

1B has had a great start to the term and have worked consistently hard in all aspects of their learning.

Under 8’s day was a blast with all students really enjoying the activities.

This term;

Reading has been a big focus this term with reading rotations in full effect. It has been excellent to see all students making improvements and growing in confidence. Learning the SSP strategies has provided students with a fantastic set of new skills and the students particularly enjoy using the iPads in continuing to hone their strategies for reading.

Mr Shapland and Mrs Nass.

You Can Do It! Getting Along

What’s Happening in 1B

Performing Arts Showcase

Class Showcase Dates

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School Banking Competition

Bellmere State School will be running a competition for the chance to win an awesome Dollarmites Prize Pack! Every time your child makes a deposit at school from now until the end of term they enter in the draw to win the prize. Make sure you remember your banking each week for your chance to win….we would especially love to see you if you have not banked for a while! Remember, School Banking day is every TUESDAY.

U11 and u12

Boys Softball trials

Where: Burpengary State School

When: Tuesday 7th June

3:30pm – 4:45pm

What: Running shoes, hat/cap, water bottle, glove

Who: Boys who are turning 11/12 years old in 2016

Players should have softball, baseball, T-ball or cricket

experience or have satisfactory ability to hit throw, catch

and listen to instructions. If interested see Mr Newell.

It's that time of the year again!

The PREMIER 'S READING CHALLENGE has kicked

off at Bellmere State School this week and will be

running in all classes from Prep through to Year 6.

Your child will receive a 'Reading Record' to note all of

the books they read before the 26th of August.

Books read on iPads, home readers, books from

home or the local library are all fantastic ways to read

while we finalise getting our library up and

running. Students will receive a Certificate of

Achievement signed by the Premier of Queensland when

they complete the challenge.

Prep - Year 2: Read or experience 20 books.

Yr 3-4: 20 books;

Yr 5-6: 15 books

Good luck and happy reading,

Miss Ryan

The 2016 Bellmere State School Athletics Carnival will be

held over 2 days in the first week back of Term 3. The

dates are Thursday 14th July and Friday 15th July.

Day 1 - Thursday 14th July: Students born 2007, 2006,

2005, 2004 (9-12 year old students)

Day 2 - Friday 15th July: Whole school (all students). This

day will be a red day with the Canteen operating

throughout the day.

Focus:

Students born 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 (5-8 year old

students) will do a competitive 60m/80m sprint. Other

Boys Softball Trials

Premier’s Reading Challenge

Athletics Carnival

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events will include shot put, long jump, high jump, foam

javelin/vortex and a relay. These will be fun non-

competitive events, encouraging maximum participation

and developing the technique and skills for the future.

Students born 2006, 2005, 2004 (10-12 year old

students) are eligible for the Caboolture District Athletics

Carnival. Although students born 2007 are not eligible,

they will be doing the same events, with an eye to next

year when they will be eligible. All these students will do

the following events: 100m sprint, 200m, 800m, long

jump, high jump, shot put, fun novelty event and a relay.

Discus:

Due to safety and time constraints students born 2006,

2005, 2004 (10-12 year old students) discus will not be

run on Athletics Day. This event will be run during a

Friday afternoon sport session. Students will have their

distance recorded and will still be eligible to be

nominated for the Caboolture District Carnival.

Sorry Day from 4A

The first Sorry Day was held on the 26th May 1998. 4A

made some red, black and yellow hands in the shape of

the Indigenous Flag to commemorate the Stolen

Generation.

By Jet

The first Sorry Day was held on 26th May 1998. We made

yellow, black and red hands and put them in the shape

of the Indigenous Flag to represent the indigenous

children that were taken from their families.

By Mackenzie

Hands we made represented those children who were

removed from their families. The Indigenous People

were not allowed to use their language. On 13 February

2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologised to the

Indigenous People for their suffering.

By Malia

On Tuesday 24th May, Year 4 students completed a

guided hands-on investigation which expanded their

knowledge of processed materials. Students mixed

various chemicals to produce a number of amazing

polymers. To complete the workshop they each made

bouncy balls to take home.

Street Science Incursion Yr4

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Hello to all of our Parent’s/Caregivers,

The P&C and Fundraising Team have been busy planning an exciting event for our school. On June 16th we

will be hosting a Disco!! We are so excited and planning is in full swing for this exciting and fun event.

Please look out for the disco flyer on our noticeboard at the front gate for more information.

As you may be aware, we are holding a Disco on

the 16th of June!!

Envelopes were sent home last week which

included a disco flyer, pre-order slip and red day

menu order form – there was an error on the pre-

order slip and flyer. Disco entry which includes a

slice of pizza, packet of chips, drink & glow stick is

$5.

Any students who have handed in their forms

already with the old price – please be reassured

that we are sending out refunds to all who have

overpaid.

Volunteers

The Fundraising Team are looking for Volunteers

for the disco – this will be either helping out in the

Parent’s Café or Mobile Canteen, Pre-Paid entry

table and Entry Table.

If you are interested in helping out please email us

at pandc@bellmeress.eq.edu.au with your time

preference (see disco flyer for times).

Our next Fundraising Meeting will be held

on Tuesday, June 14th in the Admin

Conference Room

The Canteen is still seeking Volunteers for our

Breakfast Club and Canteen days.

Even if it’s 1 hour!

Unfortunately, if we don’t get enough

Volunteers to man the Canteen we will have to

close on the Friday which is something we don’t

want to do.

If you are interested in volunteering, please

contact us via: pandc@bellmeress.eq.edu.au

with your availability times.

**To those who have Volunteered – Thank

you!!**

Thank you to the following businesses for their

ongoing donations to our Breakfast Club

Bakers Delight Loaves and Fishes

Morayfield Caboolture

Bellmere Bakery

Winter uniforms are now in stock – if you have pre-ordered a Winter Uniform please see Megan in the

uniform shop during opening hours to collect your items. Don’t forget your receipts!

Our next P&C Meeting will be held on June 7th at 5:45PM in the Student Resource Centre Our guest presenting at this meeting will be Paula Nunen from the Gonski Campaign.

We always value your input – so please feel free to come along

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Making GOOP together

for a sensory experience

Setting up a

table outside

with assorted

collage

materials for

the children to

expand on

their creative

and imaginative skills.

Children using their

fine motor and

creative skills to

design and build with

the large connective

building blocks

Developing

understanding of the

Indigenous culture

and heritage.

……….Making bark dot

paintings…………..

Using recycled materials to

create and experiment

with.

Sharing

ideas and

working

together

the

children

can work

on their

creativity.

School Plus Bellmere.

Laugh Out Loud – Learn through Play with School

Plus!

We welcome new friends to join in the excitement. For

further details please call the Service on 0468 936 908 or

email bellmere@schoolplus.com.au or visit our website

at www.schoolplus.com.au.

For new enrolments

Go to our website www.schoolplus.com.au New

Families.

If you are an existing School Plus family and haven’t

tried my Family Lounge, please contact School Plus

Support Office on 07 3161 9904.

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Hi Mums,

Dads,

Caregivers

I am Mrs Shelly

Stratford the Teacher

Aide in the Library. I

am so excited to be

involved in setting up our beautiful new Resource

Centre.

We are nearly ready for the students to borrow their first

book. WOW! How exciting for them. Please ensure your

child/children have their Bellmere bag ready to borrow,

to protect our beautiful NEW books. Thank you ☺

Thank you

Thank you to Cheryl Paull for coming in each week from

the beginning of the year to help us get the Resource

Centre up and on its way. I would like to thank Mrs Toni

Baker for all the books that she donated to our school.

Hi Mums, Dads, Caregivers

We are very excited to announce, we are holding our

first

Bellmere State School Book Fair.

Where: Bellmere State School Resource Centre (Library)

When: starting 13th June 2016

Keep an eye out for your invite to come and purchase

some lovely books.

Books starting from $4

Fun stationery starting from $1

So students start saving or doing some jobs

around the house to be able to buy a book

or more.

From the Resource Centre

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