Beaudesert State School Newsletter

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What a great start we’ve had to Term 3! In English, we are learning about Information Texts, labelling animals and writing simple sentences. In Maths, we are learning the days of the week and mass. We are also enjoying learning about the needs of living things in science and special places in HASS. We have started to embark on our reading journey, borrowing decodable texts which are coming home on a Monday in our homework folders. Please remember to bring these back to the classroom each Friday.  

We have some exciting days coming up – please keep an eye on the Audiri updates to know of any changes. P-2 Sports Day will be Thursday Week 7 and our Book Week Parade will be Thursday Week 8. The students can dress up as their favourite book character on this day.

Looking forward to another great term in Prep.

Your Prep Teachers 😊

Year 1 students have settled quickly and have already had some productive weeks of learning. In English, the students have been learning how to write information reports and will be using this knowledge to create their very own information report on a jungle animal. They have been learning to incorporate headings and facts as well as diagrams into their work. In Maths, students have been exploring coins and will be learning time to the o’clock and half past, as well as learning how to solve number sentences. In Science, students have been investigating everyday materials and how these can be physically changed based on their properties. They will be using this knowledge to create a boat that hopefully will float by the end of the term

This is another busy term for our grade and includes two exciting events – an excursion to the Ipswich Railway Museum and a visit from Wild Rangers.

Our HASS unit in Terms 3 & 4 focuses on comparing modern world technologies with technology of the past. It culminates in our excursion to the Ipswich Railway Museum on August the 27th, where students will view real life examples of historical technology. 

 The other exciting event in our calendar is the visit from Wild Rangers on August 7th. During this visit students will get to view and handle a wide range of animals. They will be taught different facts about each animal, which links perfectly with our English unit on informative texts. Students will be writing an information report on a chosen animal and presenting it to an audience. This has always been a favourite unit with past students and we are excited to get into it.

Our Science unit looks at lifecycles. Students will study how animals and plants change as they grow. They will compare the changes experienced by different types of animals during their lifecycle.

The focus of Maths this term will be learning beginning multiplication skills, telling time to the quarter and half hour and the value of Australian coins.

I hope you enjoy viewing the classroom photos 😊

What a great start to the term it has been!

This term, we have been looking at information texts in English. Students are doing a marvelous job at identifying the text and visual features that are included within information texts.  Eventually, students will be creating information texts of their own on one of Australia’s neighboring countries (Vanuatu, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea or Indonesia). This unit is nicely linked in with our HASS unit on Australia’s Neighbours. 

Our focus in Mathematics this term is time and money.  The students will learn how to tell time to the minute and the different representations of time.  Money the students will be learning how to use different

In Science, we have been looking at states of matter. Students will be investigating how states can change and how heating and cooling has an impact on this.  

We have also started our PLD spelling groups for the term where all Year 3 students are placed into targeted groups focusing on their spelling stages. These occur from Wednesday to Friday in the middle session.

Have a great week!

Mrs Griffin, Miss Stepanoff and Mrs Martin 

 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. 

• 31st July to 5th August - Japanese Study Tour
• 2nd August - Primary Pricipal's Day
• 7th August - Year 2 Wild Rangers Incursion
• 12th August - Ekka Show Holiday (school closed)
• 13th August - Year 6 Camp payments due in full (no extensions)
• 16th August - Yr 4 - Yr 6 BSHS Arts excursion (select students only)
• 19th & 20th August - Kingfisher Cup Netball and Rugby League
• 22nd & 23rd August - P & C Father's Day Stall
• 29th August - Book Week Parade 
• 30th August - Student Free Day (school closed)

Last term, we had the Year 3 - 6 Sports Day. The students competed in track and field events to see who would win the coveted House Cup! 

The students sung war cries, ran their hearts out, and jumped out of their skin, to get points for their house. There was even a parent, teacher, student race, with the mighty teachers winning...of course. But at the end of the day, it only came down to 14 points...with Evans taking home the trophy! Congratulations! 

There were some standout performances with the following students crowned Age Champions: Paige, Stanley, Kayla, Broden, Charlotte, Kane, Pippa, Mateo.

From this event, many students were chosen to compete at the Beaudesert Zone Athletics Carnival. All the students who went were perfectly behaved and did themselves and the school proud. We even had Paige get Age Champion!

Moving onto the Pacific District Trials, we have Corban, Janicx, Mia, Cody, Bayley, Paige, Stanley, and Kayla. We wish you all the best!

Finally, a massive congratulations to Scarlett, who made the South Coast Rugby League Team. That is a massive effort! She will be trialling to make QLD in the coming weeks. We wish her all the best and know that she is going to do herself and our school proud. Congratulations again.

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. 

The Beaudesert State School P & C proudly supports individual student school sporting endeavours. Should you wish to apply for P & C sponsorship please complete the form below and return to the school office or email to bss.president@outlook.com 

Year 1 and 2 performing arts classes are immersing themselves in the vibrant world of cultural celebrations, creating their own unique dances and music. Alongside these creative projects, students are learning the fundamental skills of dance and music and actively participating in engaging drama activities. These experiences not only enrich their understanding of diverse cultures but also foster their artistic growth and self-expression.

Year 3s are learning about Heroes and Villains through Music, Dance and Drama. They will be learning a hero dance which some students will be presenting at the Beaudesert SS Arts night in term 4. 

Prep students are using their imaginations to explore the enchanting world of dance, drama, and music. Through creative play and storytelling, they are discovering the joy of self-expression and the basics of the performing arts. These activities help them develop confidence and creativity. 

Prep: iPad Exploration and Seesaw Mastery

Our Prep students have been diving into the world of digital technologies with enthusiasm! They are learning about the different parts of an iPad and the important rules for using them responsibly. A key part of their digital journey involves using Seesaw, an interactive platform that enhances their learning experience. Students are becoming adept at logging into their accounts and finding the tasks assigned to them. They have also been exploring the creative features of Seesaw, including the pen, pencil, highlighter, and glow pen.

Year 1-2: Online Safety and Personal Information

Our Year 1 and 2 students are focusing on the topic of online safety. They have been learning about personal information and the importance of being respectful and responsible online. Through engaging lessons, they are developing the skills to trust their feelings when something doesn't seem right and to investigate further if needed.

Year 3:  Online Safety

In Year 3, students are delving deeper into online safety. Their lessons are centred on understanding what information is safe to share and how their data is stored. They are also learning valuable strategies to protect themselves online.

This term, our students have embarked on an exciting journey through our STEM program, with a special focus on science experiments and the world of flight.

In our science experiments, students have delved into the intriguing world of chemical reactions. Using simple household ingredients such as vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, milk, food colouring, and detergent, they have observed and investigated the amazing transformations that occur when these substances interact. These experiments have not only been fun but also educational, providing a deeper understanding of chemical processes in a tangible and memorable way.

The students have also been engineers by designing and testing paper planes. The challenge has been to create the most streamlined and efficient design to achieve maximum flight distance. In addition, students have been constructing launchers using rubber bands to propel their planes. 

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.