Beerwah State School

Dear Parents/Carers,

Welcome to the Newsletter for Week 4. In 2026, two major areas we are focusing on are:

Priority 1:

Deliver an engaging English curriculum, with a deep focus on literacy (reading), through whole-school frameworks for data analysis, curriculum alignment and expert pedagogical practices that “open up A-level thinking” for every student.

Priority 2:

Develop cohesive whole-school student support systems and practices, aligned to a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework, to increase consistency, reduce behavioural challenges and ensure all students are supported to engage and succeed in their learning

Staff Update

I am pleased to let you know that Miss Jessica Smith has been permanently transferred to Beerwah SS this week. She will be the teacher of 5/6C. Miss Smith is an experienced teacher and comes highly recommended from Sunshine Beach State School.

Year 5/6 Camp

This year we will be holding a combined Year 5/6 Camp at QCCC Mapleton from 12th – 14th August as our 2026 class structure contains three 5/6 composite classes.

More details regarding camp will be sent home later this term.

AFL Clinic

Thank you to Ms Murphy who organised AFL Queensland to visit our school, giving students the opportunity to improve their AFL skills during HPE lessons and lunch times this week.

P&C

The P&C Association has a direct and positive impact on the quality of education our students receive. Here are just a few ways the P&C contributes to the school community:

· Fundraising for School Resources: The P&C raises funds to provide additional resources for the school. This could be in the form of new equipment, technology, educational programs, or special activities that are not covered by the school’s regular budget.

· Enhancing the School Environment: Whether it's improving playground facilities, beautifying the grounds, or contributing to building projects, the P&C helps ensure that our school is a safe, welcoming, and well-equipped place for students to learn.

· Organising Events and Activities: The P&C organises a range of community-building events, such as school fundraisers, social gatherings, and special recognition days. These events help foster a sense of belonging and school spirit, and give families the opportunity to come together in support of the school community.

· Voice of the Parents: The P&C provides a platform for parents to voice their opinions, concerns, and suggestions. It creates an open dialogue between parents and school leadership, ensuring that the needs and perspectives of the parent body are heard and considered.

Positive Community Engagement: Strengthening Connections

One of the most powerful aspects of the P&C is its ability to foster positive community engagement. When parents, teachers, and local community members come together, they build strong connections that benefit not only the school but also the wider Beerwah community. Here’s why positive engagement matters:

· Creating a Supportive Environment for Students: When parents and teachers collaborate, students benefit from a stronger support network. They see firsthand how much their education matters to the adults in their lives, and they are motivated to do their best. Engaged parents are more likely to support learning at home and encourage their children’s involvement in school activities.

· Building a Sense of Belonging: The P&C works to create an inclusive and welcoming school culture. By organising events and activities that involve the whole family, we make sure that everyone feels part of the Beerwah State School community, regardless of background or circumstances.

· Strengthening Local Connections: A strong P&C helps connect the school with local businesses, services, and community groups. This creates opportunities for collaboration and mutual support. Local businesses may donate goods or services for school events, and the school community may participate in local initiatives, fostering a sense of pride in our neighbourhood.

· Role Modelling for Our Students: When parents are involved in school activities, they set a positive example for their children. It shows students the importance of giving back to their community and encourages them to become active, engaged citizens in the future.

How Can You Get Involved?

Becoming involved in the P&C is easy and open to all families within the Beerwah State School community. Whether you have a little or a lot of time to spare, there are various ways to contribute:

· Attend P&C Meetings: Meetings are typically held on the 3rd Monday of each month throughout the year. They are a great opportunity to learn more about what’s happening at the school and how you can contribute.

· Volunteer at Events: Whether it’s helping to set up for a fundraising event, assisting with school activities, your time and effort can make a huge difference.

· Make a Donation: If you’re unable to volunteer your time, consider making a financial contribution to support the P&C’s initiatives.

· Share Your Ideas: The P&C is always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. If you have suggestions on how to improve the school or enrich the student experience, don’t hesitate to share them with the P&C.

The P&C Association at Beerwah State School is an essential part of what makes our school community so special. Through their commitment, support, and positive engagement, parents, citizens, and staff come together to create an enriching environment where our students can flourish. We encourage all families to consider getting involved, whether through attending meetings, volunteering, or simply lending a hand when needed. Together, we can continue to build a strong and supportive school community that benefits everyone.

If you’d like to learn more about the P&C or how you can get involved, please contact the school office or attend the next P&C meeting on Monday 16th March at 5:00pm. This meeting will be followed by our AGM Meeting where all positions will be open for nominations.

We look forward to working with you to support our students to be the best that they can be.

Have a wonderful weekend and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Scott Bowden

We are into the swing of things this term and our English learning walls are taking shape. A learning wall is a resource in the classroom which develops across the term as student’s progress through their unit of work.

As a school, we intentionally work towards students using the learning wall themselves to enact feedback that they’re given by teachers.  Some examples of learning walls starting to grow are below:

Parent-teacher interviews

Our parent-teacher interviews on Wednesday 18/2 were an excellent evening. A big thank-you to Miss Tania, Mr Rob and Mrs C for setting up the hall. I’d also like to thank teachers and parents/guardians for your time having these important discussions. We had a total of 90 appointments across the 3 hours.

NAPLAN

NAPLAN testing will commence on Wednesday 11 March 2026. NAPLAN is now run as an online program. Year 3 Writing is not completed on-line but with paper and pencil as per the previous NAPLAN testing programmes.

The NAPLAN test window runs over 2 weeks from 11 March until 23 March. There is a set sequence we must follow and the writing test must be held on 11 March.

Outlined below is the day each test will be held. The plan may change if we have computer or internet issues on any particular day and need to abort testing on that day. Ms Bourke will be the test administrator for the Year 3 tests. Year 6 students in the 5/6 classes will be placed into two groups with Miss Blake and Miss Smith as the teachers. Miss Prior will take all of the Year 5s for NAPLAN. The schedule for NAPLAN tests is listed below:

The test sessions will run during normal school morning session, starting at 9:15 until approximately 10:15. Running into a lunch break may occur if we encounter a problem once the testing session has started e.g. the power suddenly goes out or the internet stops working.

Catch up test sessions (for students who are absent and miss their testing day) will be held on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 March. There is only a Year 5 writing catch-up if there is a major connectivity disruption.

A detailed information brochure from ACARA (who write the NAPLAN tests) is available at https://www.nap.edu.au/docs/default-source/naplan/naplan-information-brochure-for-parents-and-carers.pdf?sfvrsn=2551405e_14

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.  

Events Term 1

25 March - Open Classrooms

26 March - Cross Country

2 April - Easter Hat Parade

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

Beerwah State School Facebook page

                                                                                                 BSS P&C Facebook page

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.

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

Library borrowing times are as follows:

Thursday: All other classes 

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

Date Claimers for Sporting events for Term 1:

Thurs 26th March - Cross Country Carnival

DISTRICT SWIMMING

Well done to Ava and Edi on their great swims in the 50m Freestyle event at the Glasshouse District Swimming Carnival yesterday.  Both girls placed 4th in their heat.

AFL Report

Beerwah students had great fun on Wednesday when AFL Qld visited our school and ran clinic/ information sessions during Year 5/6A and 5/6B PE lessons and years 1-2 lunch break. AFL Qld will be back on Friday to teach 5/6C in PE and year 3-4 during second break

Rory taught us some cool warm-up games and skills like “Fox tails” and “Kick Tennis” and he was impressed with our skills and sportsmanship.

Students learned and practised holding the ball properly and kicking the ball by dropping it on to our foot and not tossing it up in the air.

They also watched Rory kick as far and as high as he could (which was a very long way)

Thank you to our amazing House Captains who assisted Rory with the junior lunchtime clinics.

Rory handed out registration forms for the upcoming AFL season (which commences next week) to interested students at the end of each session and

showed them all the cool stuff you get when you sign up.

Spare forms have been left at the front office if your child did not receive one but is now keen to join.

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)

P&C Meetings

Our next meeting will be on Monday 16th March at 5.30pm, this will be a brief meeting followed by the AGM where we vote the executive team in for this year. Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings; it’s a great place to meet other parents and find out what’s planned for the school.

Book club

Our book club is active and brochures get sent home once they are available. Orders are best placed online and books will be distributed to classes once the arrive. If you are purchasing for a gift, you can request collection from the office. All sales generate commission for the library to purchase new books for our children.

Activities & Events

We have some exciting events planned, keep an eye on this space, Audiri and our Facebook page for details as we release them.

We are very fortunate that a few parents have stepped up to volunteer in our tuckshop this term. We will keep sushi every second week and offer a delicious home cooked item on even weeks.

Set up your Qkr! account today to access tuckshop ordering.  Did you know that Qkr! Can be accessed from any web browser? If you prefer to use a computer or tablet or unable to download the app, simply go to https://qkr-store.qkrschool.com/store/#/home and 

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 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  

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

Concerns regarding young children with difficult and defiant behaviours? The Management of Young Children Program (MYCP) is available to support you.

The MYCP is supported by Landsborough State Schools (therefore no cost for these families) and is a practical and individualised behaviour support program for parents and carers of young children aged 2½ to 7 years and their families. It is a well-established and evidence based early intervention program targeting children who display defiant or oppositional behaviour with the aim of reducing such problematic behaviours in primary school and beyond.

For more information or interest in participating in the program, please see the school website link or contact the Landsborough State School office 5436 2777.

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