Beaudesert State School Newsletter

Parking

Parent parking is located at the front of the school on Tina St, Arthur St in the back car park and along Eaglesfield St. Parents are not to park in the turnaround area at Eaglesfield St. This gate will be closed and the expectation is that all parents park in the aforementioned parking areas. Do not open this gate and drive into this area as you are putting children’s safety at risk.

Prep

Our Prep students have started their first year exceptionally well with lots of wonderful learning happening.  Thank you to Miss Moloney, Miss Kelly and Mrs Charles for making their transition to school such an amazing experience.

Below are a few tips in assisting your child’s new school year:

·         Be positive and enthusiastic about school and their schooling (it’s contagious!) For example: “What was the best thing you learnt today?

·         Ensure a rested sleep – i.e. minimising technology near bedtime

·         Encourage a growth mindset in your child- e.g. “When it’s difficult I’m going to keep trying my best” as opposed to “When it’s difficult I’ll give up”.

·         Discuss goals your child has for their year and how they will achieve them

·         Communicate with your child’s teacher and administration – via email, phone or in person.

Anxiety

The start of the school year is often exciting and enjoyable for many of our students but for others it can be a time that produces anxiety and worry.

Children with anxiety problems lack confidence in their abilities and feel overwhelmed easily. They are not “putting it on” or trying to take the easy way out. They need to learn how to cope with worries and build confidence. This does not mean just telling them not to be silly. It means providing positive support and teaching them the emotional and thinking skills that can help them.

Parents and carers can:

·         Teach children to be brave by showing them you believe they can do things and encouraging them to have a go even when they are scared or worried. You might remind them of a time when they were brave and it worked.

·         Break larger goals into small steps that children can succeed with, and praise their success.

·         Help them learn relaxation skills. Breathing slowly to calm down and imagining yourself coping in a scary situation are really helpful ways of managing anxiety. Doing it with them is a fun way to start.

·         Teach children helpful self-talk. Instead of saying to themselves “I can’t do this” encourage them to say “I’ll give it a go”. Help them to see that by worrying less they can do more and feel better about themselves.

Mobile Devices

All mobile devices must be signed in at the front office upon arrival to school. This includes, but not limited to, iPads, mobile phones and watches with the capability to ring and/or take photos, regardless if this mode can be switched off prior to coming to school. The devices are safely stored and are easily collected from the office at the end of the day. 

QParents app

We strongly encourage all families to access the QParents app to access school permissions, invoices, absences and letters. QParents requires us to verify your identification and this is easily done via our front office.

Lost Property

Our lost property bin is located under A Block for easier access at pick up and drop off times for families. Please ensure your child’s name is clearly labelled on their belongings so we can return the item to their teacher rather than put it in the lost property. We have a number of hats and water bottles in lost property already this year.

Attendance

This year attendance has started strong with the average sitting at 90.6%. We would like to continue this for the year. I understand that sometimes absences can’t be helped due to illness and other circumstances but parents/carers need to contact the office to let us know why your child is absent. I’m hoping that this year our attendance will stay above 90%.   Education is important to ensure the best possible future for your child!

The Preps are settling into their new classrooms and have enjoyed making lots of new friends, meeting their teachers and exploring their new school environment. They have been very busy learning their Jolly Phonics sounds and are enjoying reading a range of picture books and talking about their thoughts and feelings. The Preps have been developing their fine and gross motor skills through a range of activities such as obstacle courses, ball games, craft and construction. They have also attended Specialist lessons in The Arts, Digital Tech, HPE and visited the library to borrow books. 

Year 1 students have settled well into the classroom environment this year and are enjoying adventuring around the school during lunch breaks. In English, students have been learning about recounts and giving opinions. They have been learning how to order the steps of an activity, and to use time connectives. The students have particularly enjoyed icing biscuits as part of their learning. In Maths, Year 1 students have enjoyed learning about numbers and how to represent teen numbers in different ways. Later this term, students will investigate graphs and learn how to collect data. In Science, students have been learning about how light and sound is produced, and how sounds can be altered. They have enjoyed making loud and quiet sounds in the classroom with their bodies, instruments and items they have found around the school. 

Year 2 have had a great start to 2024. Everyone is settled into their new classes and new friendships are blossoming.

We are looking forward to a busy term in the classroom. There are some cool things we are working towards this term, including, creating a toy, creating an interview with the 'Cranky Bear' and travelling virtually to all the continents. 

The Year 2 Team.

 Please be sure to contact the office to update your details if anything has changed i.e. phone numbers, email addresses, home address & emergency contacts. It is crucial that we have the right information on the system should we need to contact you.

The office is open Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm and can be reached on 5540 1111.

BPAY IS NO LONGER A PAYMENT OPTION FOR SCHOOL INVOICES (please delete any saved BPay details from your records)

The preferred payment method is BPOINT which can be done online at https://www.bpoint.com.au/payments/dete , on your QParents app or by phoning the school on 55401111 and selecting option 2.

You can also make payments at the school office on Mondays & Tuesdays from 8:30am - 3:00pm

*In the event we need to change a date, this will be communicated via our Skoolbag/Audiri app. 

• Year 4 - 6 Swimming 13th Febraury - 7th March
• School Photos 7th - 8th March
• NAPLAN for Year 3 and 5 - 13th - 19th March
• Year 6 Healthy Mouth Day Wednesday 13th March
• Crazy Sock Day – Friday 22nd March gold coin donation 
• Cross Country for Years 3-6 - Wednesday 20th March
  

On Monday, 12th of February, Fern, Charlotte and Hayden represented Beaudesert State School at the district swimming trials at the Chandler Aquatic Centre.

All three students were nervous but they swam very well. 

There are a lot of Beaudesert Zone sporting trials taking place at the moment please be sure to keep eye out on the Audiri app for details of all upcoming trials and be sure to check out the next newsletter to find out how the students have gone.

If you would like your child’s school sporting achievements outlined in the newsletter, please contact the front office on 5540 1111. A reminder that the P&C offer school sporting sponsorships which can be applied for via the front office. The application can also be found on our school website under Support and Resources / Forms and Documents. 

Last week at our school welcomed "Thoughts Have Feelings Too" a thought-provoking, hilarious performance featuring the Professor and Clown. With lots of laughter the duo engaged students from Prep to Year 6 in a journey through different emotions. The whole school especially loved the guest stars, Mr Brimelow and Mr Pellinkhof, in roles like we've never seen them before! The show links beautifully with our year 4-6 Performing Arts units this semester as students explore the world of comedy through dance, drama and music. 

This semester in Performing Arts years 1-2 are exploring Australian Animals through Dance, Drama and Music. Last week students learnt about making a beat and dynamics in music. Creating animal moves to match the sounds they created with their instruments, making decisions about the dynamics of the movements and the sounds as a team. 

I’m thrilled to share the exciting developments happening in our Design Technologies classes for our young learners in Years 1 through 2, as well as our eager Preps! This term, our budding designers are delving into the captivating worlds of food and fibre; and creative puppetry.

In our Years 1 to 2 classes, students are embarking on a journey to discover the wonders of food and fibre. Through engaging hands-on activities, they are learning about the origins, uses, and importance of various food and fibre sources. From exploring faming technologies to understanding where our food comes from, our students are gaining valuable insights into sustainability and healthy living.

Meanwhile, our Preps are immersing themselves in the enchanting world of puppetry! With boundless imagination and enthusiasm, they are designing and bringing to life their own unique puppets. From character development to crafting intricate details, our Preps are discovering the joy of storytelling and expression through puppet making.

The next P & C general meeting will be held on Monday 11th March 2024 at 6:30 pm. Everyone is invited to attend. Meetings are held in the A Block (administration building) Staffroom.

To attend our program, you must register your child. You can register an account with us at Camp Australia - Parent Portal or by downloading our Camp Australia smartphone app from the Apple App Store or on Google Play. Once registered, it's easy to make bookings and manage your account.