As we start a new school year, I sincerely hope you are all safe and well after the recent TC Alfred weather event. Thank you for your continued support as we ensured our school was safe to be back on site. We are now full steam ahead with the remainder of the school term.
Last year was huge celebration for our School Improvement work around English. Staff who work here know this is a great school and we have been working on English improvement for the last 4 years because this is our lowest performing subject area. We are now very proud to announce to our community that at the end of 2024 92% of Beaudesert students achieved an A-C in English and 52% of students achieved an A-B achievement.
There is so much work that goes into supporting students to reach their potential and to be proud of their individual achievement. Some students and families require more support than others, in and out of the classroom every single day to reach their potential. Beyond classroom support we also provide free breakfasts each day, staff wash warm uniforms and make them available for free to students and families in the colder months and we provide school lunches and dinners to students who require it. These results are a huge achievement for our school and community, and I want to thank you for your continued partnership over the years.
Our School Improvement Priorities this year are:
1. Continue the trajectory of improvement in English.
2. Supporting successful student and family transitions from Early Learning Centres and into high school.
In 2026 we are due for our next School Review where an independent review team from the Department of Education will visit our school, speaking to staff, students, families, and community around the next steps for Beaudesert State School. This occurs in all state schools.
Farewell Miss Stacey
Last week Miss Stacie Fogarty accepted a position with Regional Office team at the Department of Education and we wish her all the very best in her new role.
Snakes on site
This term we have been very clear in communicating that we have snakes on site. Posters are around our school identifying where a snake has been confirmed and our students are frequently taught what to do if they see a snake. Please exercise caution as you walk around our school in the warmer months. If you see a snake, please call the front office team on 5540 1111.
Changes to our newsletter
Our newsletter is published once a term with our main communication method via our school app, Audiri. The front office team are very happy to help you set this up on your mobile device.
Before and after school reminders
We always love having families at our school. It is lovely to see so many happy faces here.
When students arrive before school, they need to make their way to the Undercover Area and wait for the Teacher Aides to commence supervision at 8:15am where they can either play on the Oval (weather pending) or stay in the Undercover Area for quiet play. There is no supervision prior to this time.
Families who choose to stay with their child until the bell are reminded that the front of the school on Tina Street is not a play area and no students should be in this area. All playgrounds across the school are closed before and after school. If your children are with you before school and not in the Undercover Area or Oval, they should be waiting quietly with you and not running around our classrooms or office spaces. Students who are not in your immediate family must report to the Undercover area for supervision. Our staff commence their days early and are in meetings before school, mowing, completing maintenance work and students need to be in the designated area to remain safe.
Brekky Club
Students and families can access our free Brekky Club from 8:00am – 8:30am daily in the Tuckshop area. At Brekky Club students can also access fresh fruit which they can take for fruit break in the morning session.
Custody orders
A reminder to let us know if there are any custody orders in place for your child so we can ensure we’re following the correct arrangements. It’s important that we have the most up-to-date information to keep all students safe. We also ask everyone to be extra mindful when it comes to students speaking to adults who do not work at our school. If you ever notice something that doesn’t seem right; whether it’s a student talking to someone they shouldn’t be or anything that feels out of place, please let a staff member know straight away. Keeping our school safe is a team effort, and we truly appreciate your support with this.
Road Safety
Does your child know the safest route to and from school and are they following it? Are your children walking on the designated pathways or in the middle of the road? Does your child wear a helmet if they ride a scooter or bike to school? Have you taught your child about stranger danger?
We have increased reporting by community members and staff concerned that Beaudesert State School students are not wearing helmets, are playing on busy streets, running across busy streets rather than using the designated crossings, walking onto the road from behind parked cars and walking in the middle of the road as they travel to and from school. Staff also see students riding their bikes and scooters without helmets or throwing sticks at cars. Please take the time to teach your children about the safest route to get to school, behaviour that keeps themselves and others safe and stranger danger. We all want Beaudesert students to stay safe in our community.
Online Safety
Every year, we have reports that Beaudesert students are engaging in behaviours online that are unsafe, sexually explicit or bullying outside of our school. These incidents are always a police matter, and all families are strongly encouraged to make a report to the local police if you believe children are unsafe online. Our school computer systems are closely monitored at school and students cannot access online social media platforms. As an additional preventative measure, we also run ThinkYKnow student sessions run by the local police and the Australian Federal Police. These free sessions are age appropriate and will run from Prep – Year 6 on Thursday 1st May. A parent information session will also run from 2:00pm – 2:50pm in R Block on the same day. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend this presentation.
As a parent myself, I have completed numerous ThinkYKnow sessions and continue to be shocked by the way children are groomed and exploited online. This session will provide you with practical advice to keep your children safe online from as young as Kindy, signs to look for and how to make a report if you have any concerns at all. Further information for parents can be found at https://www.thinkuknow.org.au/
Healthy Mouth Day
Our friends at the QLD Health Dental Clinic on site run annual Healthy Mouth Day sessions for students in Prep, Year 1 and Year 6. Permission forms have been sent home and are returned to your class teacher. These sessions are free.
Administration of medication at school
All medication is administered via the front office only. If your child requires medication in a school day, please call the front office team to arrange the required paperwork. We are all bound by the Department of Education policies around the administration of medication.
Camps and Excursions
As the school year progresses, there will be opportunities for students to participate in camps, excursions and incursions. Payment plans can be arranged via Sandy Currie, our Business Manager. Please call the front office team to arrange a time to discuss options. We are always happy to help with this.
Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent Teacher interviews will be held on Monday 24th March from 3:10pm – 6:00pm in our Hall. Parents book a meeting request through SOBS: https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70250
Our parents are very welcome to request additional time to meet with their teacher on a different day. If you meet with your teacher and would like to discuss a topic further, please email them directly to arrange. We can also arrange phone interviews. Our parents are always encouraged to know their child’s teacher and their child’s progress over the school year and our teachers are very happy to meet with you at a time that is convenient for you both.