Beerwah State School

Newsletter 16 October 2026

Principal's Report

Dear Parents/Carers,

Welcome back to Term 4! It was great to see all of our students back, safe and refreshed on our first day. This term is going to fly by very quickly with so many ‘end of year’ events. Please keep an eye on the Audiri app throughout the term for information about these upcoming events.

Wireless Upgrade

We upgraded our wireless internet system as part of the MOE Modernisation Process. This commenced Week 1, Term 4 on Thursday & Friday. Technicians moved through each classroom and replaced wireless access points.

Behaviour Focus for Week 3 & 4

Stay calm to solve problems

· be able to think clearly

· listen to others

· use respectful words

· make safe choices

Please talk to your child about our behaviour focus for this fortnight and discuss ways in which they can enact the desired behaviours listed. Having this message reinforced at home will help students realise that we are all working together to ensure they are being the very best they can be.

Parent/Carer Requests for School Reports/Letters

Our school is more than happy to provide letters or reports to support students for paediatrician appointments etc. Please ensure all requests are through the front office and that a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice is given.

Swimming & Surf Skills

Swimming (Prep – Year 4) and Surf Skills (Years 5 & 6) started this term. These programs are always a huge success with students having a wonderful time and learning important swimming skills. A huge thank you to Ms Murphy and Ms Turner for co-ordinating this and also to Miss Tania. Many hours of work have gone into planning for these activities. Great job!

Kandoo Superstar Certificates

As outlined in classroom newsletters, we introduced a new Kandoo Superstar system which replaced the Peg Chart system to align with our Positive Behaviour framework.

Students receive Kandoos as recognition of positive behaviour in the classroom and playground. Once a student receives 5 Kandoos, a stamp is placed on their Kandoo chart. When students have 25 stamps, they complete their current level and progress to the next.

Students completing a level are announced on assembly, they receive a Kandoo certificate and a prize in class. Kandoos earnt throughout the year contribute toward house points and also extra reward time at the end of year reward activity.

Staffing Update

Ms Jessica Smith will be taking leave for the remainder of the year.

I am pleased to let you know that Ms Alice Lucas will be replacing Miss Smith on 5/6C for Term 4. Ms Lucas is a very experienced teacher/school leader and comes highly recommended from her previous schools.

Ms Smith’s last day was on Tuesday 13 October and we look forward to welcoming her back in 2027.

Narelle & John Holst, two of our amazing cleaners, are transitioning to retirement. I would like to thank them so much for all their hard work over the years and wish them all the best for the future.

Have a great weekend!

Scott Bowden

HODC Report

Welcome back to Term 4. It has been wonderful to see our students return and settle so positively into their classes. We look forward to a busy and rewarding term ahead, with many opportunities for learning, growth and celebration across our school community.

Office Pinboard

In Term Three, Prep A and Prep/1 celebrated Science Week with some engaging and exciting science activities.  The office pinboard has a great display of their learning.  Come and have a look!

Swimming and Surf Skills

The Year P-4 swimming program and the Year 5-6 Junior Surf Life Saving program have now commenced.  These programs form part of our school's Health and Physical Education program and have been met with great enthusiasm from our students. Swimming and surf skills provide an excellent opportunity for students to strengthen their swimming abilities and develop water safety skills in a supportive environment.

English units

This Term students across the school are learning to:· Read, view and comprehend a narrative text· Create a written narrative (recount/retell in the lower grades)The complexity of texts as well as how ‘comprehend’ and ‘create’ changes throughout the grades. This includes the literary and language devices children use as well as the nature of the text. Students in Years 2-6 are engaging in a novel study of a chapter book.

Day for Daniel – Friday 31 October

On Friday, 30 October, we will join thousands of schools across Australia in supporting the annual Day for Daniel. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Australia's Biggest Child Safety lesson.   This important day raises awareness about child safety and honours the legacy of Daniel Morcombe.In the lead-up to the day, students will take part in classroom lessons and discussions focused on personal safety, recognising unsafe situations, and knowing how to seek help.To learn more about the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and access parent resources on child safety, visit www.danielmorcombe.com.au

World Teachers' Day 2026

World Teacher's Day is on Friday 30th October. On World Teacher's Day we recognise and celebrate the important role teachers play in shaping not only young minds, but also the strength and future of our community. We thank our teachers for their dedication, care and commitment to working in partnership with families to support every child to learn, grow and thrive.

HOC Photos

Office PInboard
Swimming and Surf program

Celebrations

Calendar of Events

Student of the Week/Month

Term 3 Week 10
Term 4 Week 1
Term 3 Week 10
Term 4 Week 1
Term 3 Week 10
Term 4 Week 1

Events Calendar

Check out our calendar of events throughout the year, via the school's website at

Beerwah State School - https://beerwahss.eq.edu.au/calendar-and-news/events-calendar

You can sync any event to your personal calendar by clicking to  open the event and click on the  'Add to Calendar' button.  



Facebook

Check out our School and P&C Facebook pages for more Celebrations and what's happening at our School.

Beerwah State School Facebook page

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Admin Information

HOME-SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

AUDIRI APP - Download Today! 

This is our main communication platform, we post Principal Updates, reminders, coming events, excursion payment & consent information, tuckshop menu & ordering and alerts. You can also use the eforms tab to advise of student absences or update details.

We welcome parents and other members of our diverse community into our school. Working together with the school community, school staff support the learning and wellbeing of every student, and are entitled to a safe work environment. Parents and other visitors to our school support safety by ensuring their communications and conduct at the school and school activities is respectful. 

STUDENT MESSAGES AND EARLY COLLECTION

We realise sometimes Parents need to get a message to student/s to change how they are going home, with whom, or need to collect student/s early. We ask Parents, where possible, to please contact the school at their earliest convenience prior to 1:00pm; to advise so messages can go out in rolls and minimise interruptions to class learning time.

Please call prior to arriving to collect student/s so we can have them in the office ready for your arrival. Our break times are 11:00am-11:30am & 1:00pm-1:40pm. We thank you for your support.

ACCOUNT QUERIES

Invoices will be received to your QParents account or via direct email. If you are unable to pay an invoice before the due date or have a query about an invoice you have received, it is important that you contact us before the invoice is due for payment.

PAYMENT OPTIONS 

QParents is our preferred method of payment.

The QParents web and mobile application provides parents with secure, online access to their child’s student information, including:

  • Attendance and absence details, as well as the ability to notify the school of a future absence
  • Digital consent forms and managing permissions
  • Behaviour information
  • Academic report cards
  • Viewing unpaid invoice details, payment history, and making payments online
  • Viewing and updating personal student details, including medical conditions and address
  • Enrolment details
  • Upcoming events list showing school events, exam and assessment dates, and excursions.

Other Payment Options

  • You can also pay via the BPoint link on the invoice you receive via email
  • Cashless payments can be made at the Payment Window by EFTPOS on Monday, Wednesday & Friday morning between 8:30am-10:30am.

Admin Payments

Admin Payments - QParents

As we match the Back to School Boost to the invoices sometimes there can be a remaining amount on account as the boost is applied and used up.

Please check your QParents account balance to ensure your invoices are paid in full. If there is a small amount still owing just change the pay amount in QParents to cover the cost.

If you require assistance call the office or come and see us and we will step you through. Account Statements will be emailed shortly.

If you haven't joined QParents yet or are having issues with your account, come and see the office to get started.

QParents

If you have not registered for QParents yet, please email admin@beerwahss.eq.edu.au or call into the school office to collect the registration information. QParents is an integral part of your child's education journey. Register now to ensure you have access to all your student's excursion consent & payment, report cards and attendance information. For more information visit the website at http://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/about or email  admin@beerwahss.eq.edu.au with any queries.

Library News

"Everyone is a reader, some just haven't found their favourite book yet"

Library borrowing times are as follows:

Wednesday: 5/6 A , B , C

Thursday: All other classes 

If you require a Library bag they are available through School Locker for $18.70.

Other Reports

Sports Report

2026 Lunchtime Play Equipment

All P-6 students will have the opportunity to borrow, use and return a variety of sporting equipment at play break. Year level/ classroom teachers will oversee the equipment and students will be responsible for being a SAFE, RESPECTFUL and ACTIVE LEARNER and all times.

If you have any questions with regards to sport, please phone Ms Murphy at the school on 5436 5555 or email jlmur1@eq.edu.au

Janelle Murphy (HPE Teacher)

Student Services

At Beerwah, the Student Services team meets every second week to discuss how best to support our students’ learning and support needs.  Sometimes students’ needs are identified on enrolment or through our moderation process and other times individual student needs are identified by teachers.

Classroom teachers may discuss student needs with parents and carers and if necessary a referral will be made to the Student Services team.  If this is necessary, a green permission form will be sent home, explaining the process and we encourage you to complete the questionnaire on the rear of the form to help us to understand the needs of your student more clearly.

Our team are currently running an intervention program focussing on supporting students requiring additional support in the areas of phonemic awareness and phonics.

Weekly Focus & Student of the Week/Month

School Community

P&C Report

P&C Meetings

Our next meeting will be Monday 12th October, week 2 term 4. We’re meeting at 4.30pm so if this time suits you, come along and join us in the school library.

All positions are filled so there is no obligation or expectation, everyone is welcome to attend, just come along and listen to what’s happening in your child’s school.

Activities & Events 

We are also hosting a sausage sizzle at Halloween at the Museum in Landsborough. Come along to this family friendly free event to enjoy free face painting, trick or treating, a jumping castle & Halloween themed games. The fun begins at 4.30-7.30pm and it’s all free. Dress in your favourite spooky costumes and join in the fun while supporting our P&C. We need a few extra pairs of hands to help cook the sausages, are you free? Please get in touch if you are. 

Keep an eye on all communication for further details of other upcoming activities and events.

Tuckshop update 

Check our Facebook page and Audiri with tuckshop weekly specials updates. If you have a little spare time on a Friday morning, drop into the tuckshop to give Jo a hand.  

TUCKSHOP - Kandoo Kafe

Check our Facebook page and Audiri with tuckshop weekly specials updates. If you have a little spare time on a Friday morning, drop into the tuckshop to give Jo a hand. All our meals are made in-house and are approved QAST recipes, feeding your little ones delicious and nutritious lunches.

UNIFORMS

New school uniforms are available from The School Locker in Maroochydore.

If you are uncertain of the size you require, one of each size of polo shirt and dress will be available in school to try on. Appointments need to be made in advance, please email janie.bssuniformshop@gmail.com to arrange an appointment.

The P&C have some second-hand uniforms available for sale at drastically reduced prices depending on the condition. Contact Janie at the above email address if you would like to have a look at what’s available.

Kandoo Joeys' Playgroup

WOW Playgroups, friends and families joined the U8 morning in the hall where we caught up with our siblings. Come and join our on Wednesday mornings

Kandoo Joeys is open to all families with before-school-aged children. We open every Wednesday morning from 9.00am-11.00am from Weeks 2-9 of the school Term. You will find us in G Block (Where our Jabiru Before & After School Care program is held or ask at the office and they will show you were Playgroup is held). Bring along a hat and some morning tea for your little one and come and join in the fun and social connections as your children learn through play. 

For more information contact  playgroup@beerwahss.eq.edu.au  

Jabiru Outside School Hours Care

Our Outside School Hours program at Beerwah State School is operated by Jabiru. 

The Jabiru's service nurtures children, helping them grow, learn and thrive before and after school, during holidays and on student free days.

You can look forward to:

- Fun programs and activities

- Fresh food prepared on site

- State of the art play and learning equipment

- Experienced staff who deliver the best of care

 Jabiru's contact details are 0426 704 166 or beerwah@jabiru.org.au

 

Community Information

Positive Partnerships

This initiative is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment through the Helping Children with Autism package. It works together with parents, carers and educators of school-aged children on the autism spectrum to provide current, relevant and evidence informed information through workshops and online resources.

Click here to visit Positive Partnerships website

Other Information

Skoolbag App

Our School has our own Skoolbag iPhone and Android App to help us communicate more effectively with our school Parent/Student community. Download the Skoolbag App to receive short messages, reminders and alerts. Parents will also be able to use eForms for absentee notes and change of details.

Click here to visit Skoolbag website

Microsoft Office

You can install a complete version of the latest Microsoft Office on up to five compatible PCs and Macs, five tablets and five smartphones. Your Office subscription lasts for as long as your child is a state school student.

Ask your child to follow these simple steps to get Office: For PC and Mac, visit portal.office.com, login using your school email address, click through to install and follow the onscreen process. For tablets and smartphones, download from your app store and sign in with your school email address.

Instructions for Windows
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Instructions for Mac
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Beerwah Contact Details