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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
SCHOOL RULES
5C TIP OF THE WEEK
Our School Rules are:
Be safe
Be responsible
Be respectful
Staying Safe at the Tennis/
Netball courts
Use courts at playtime for
tennis, netball or handball only
Nets and fences are not for
leaning or climbing on
Co-operation
Be a team player by:
Encouraging your team mates
Trying your best
Doing your part of the work
Holland Park State School
59 Abbotsleigh St, Holland Park,
Qld, 4121
Ph: (07) 3421 6222
Fax: (07) 3421 6200
Student Absences: (07) 3421 6260
Email: admin@hollparkss.eq.edu.au
SCHOOL CALENDAR
15
June
Prep Science Show and
Workshop
14-
16
June
Year 5 Mapleton Camp
20
June
Senior Sports Day (main events)
22
June
Senior Sports Day (800m and presentations)
SCHOOL WATCH - 13 17 88
Important Messages:
Please now collect your late
slips at the old finance window
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Reporting
We are almost at the end of first semester and we will soon
be issuing written reports of your children’s progress in all
our key learning areas. The report you receive will give the
standard your child has achieved across five levels. It is
important to note that the rankings assigned to each key
learning area are not issued to match a bell curve. Rather,
before the process of teaching a unit of learning has begun,
teachers plan their assessment, and in so doing decide what
a student needs to demonstrate to gain an “A”, a “B” or a
“C” and so on. Teachers do this work together to ensure that
there is consistency across the year level, and indeed across
the school, in making the judgements which you will find in
your child’s report. While we seek consistency, it is
important to note that one student’s “C” may not be quite
the same as another’s. One student may have a “C” that is
on the cusp of “B” while another student’s “C” might be on
the cusp of a “D”. The best person to consult in regards to
this is your child’s teacher.
Five rankings, A to E, or their equivalent in the younger
years, do not tell the whole story. As a parent of a primary
student, I was always much more interested in the
assessment of my child’s effort. If a child is really applying
him or herself to reasonable capacity, then what more can
we ask? If, however, you believe that your child could do
better and the reasons for this are not evident, then we do
have people within the school with whom you might like to
talk. First and foremost is your child’s teacher. However, we
also have the chairs of our Special Needs and Gifted and
Talented Committees, Mimi Fites and Gail Young
respectively. In addition, our Guidance Officer, Steve
Reinke, is also available for consultation.
For other matters you may want to contact me or one of my
deputies. While, of course, I have responsibility for all
aspects of the school, I share the day to day management of
classroom issues with the deputy principals. In this, Edward
Danielewski manages Prep and Year 6, Gail Young, Years 2
and 4, while I have the Years 1, 3 and 5.
MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
One School Report Cards
Teachers are currently completing the semester 1 class reports for every child in the school. The
reports are comprehensive and provide you with an assessment of your child’s progress in the various
subjects studied this first semester. The reports will be available via Q Parents on Thursday 22 June
2017.
Parents who want a report card with a distribution of achievement indicating the spread of A to E’s in
that year’s cohort can request an electronic copy or paper copy using the email address as follows:
reportcardrequests@hollparkss.eq.edu.au
I am aware that teachers have had interviews earlier this semester to discuss the children’s progress
and following this initial progress report there ought to be no surprises on the report card.
Nevertheless, where necessary, teachers will arrange interviews regarding some students; parents
also may request an interview.
Please take the opportunity to read the report with your child and discuss its contents, focus on
success and consider ways of improving in areas requiring attention.
Chess Team Success
Congratulations to our 15 chess players who participated in Tuesday’s chess tournament on their
success.
Over 266 students from a range of schools attended this tournament at Churchie and one of our
teams came First in the division B competition. Well done to our chess players. Under Mrs Schilg’s
guidance chess has continued to grow with a strong membership.
Early Departures-Holidays
If you plan to leave on holidays before the end of the school term it is important that you notify the
school office regarding your intentions.
Year 5 on Camp
We wish our year 5 students and their accompanying teachers well when they set off on their annual
camp to Mapleton on the Sunshine Coast in the second half of next week. The camp provides for a
wide range of challenging activities, taking children out of their comfort zone in a controlled manner,
and encouraging them to grow in character and confidence.
Regards
Edward Danielewski
Deputy Principal
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Kokoda Challenge Brisbane
In a great display of student leadership, Joel H. and Eric G. led a school team in the Kokoda
Challenge Brisbane. Out of 52 school teams we came a very creditable 5th. Thank you to Matt
Gibney who took part with our students.
Cold and Flu Season
With the cooler weather now upon us, it is cold and flu season. While students’ education is very
important, it is also important that students remain at home to recover from any virus and stop the
spread of the virus by close contact with their friends and also school staff. Please see the attached
information sheet from Queensland Health.
Anthony Gribbin
Principal
COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER
(1) QParents – Remember to sign up for
QParents if you haven’t already registered. This
will be the only way to view student report
cards. QParents is a well-established program
that allows you to keep in touch with the
school, i.e. advising the office of any absences,
changing addresses, medical conditions,
etc. Please email me if you have any queries.
(2) Prep Enrolments for 2018 – Please bring
your 2018 Catchment and/or Sibling prep
enrolment forms into the admin office as soon
as possible. If you already have siblings at
school, remember to bring an original birth
certificate or passport with your application.
For new catchment enrolments, please don’t
forget to bring a birth certificate or passport
and proof of residency documents with your
application. If you have any queries regarding
enrolments, please don’t hesitate to contact
me.
Karen Oliver
Email: koliv33@eq.edu.au
PHILOSOPHY WITH YR6
KOKODA CHALLENGE
On the 6th of June, 2016, more than 15 Holland
Park State School students went to Churchie to
participate in the interschool chess tournament.
The second Holland park team came first in the
B division however no other Holland park teams
made it onto the leader boards. Holland Park
had one team in the premiers tournament, and
3 teams in the B division. This was a very
successful day filled with fun.
Joel H
6KD
On the 3rd of June Mr. Gibney, Eric G and myself
participated in the Kokoda challenge Brisbane.
This event started at 8 o’clock and we finished
just after half past ten giving our team a time of
2hrs 32mins. Our team came 5th out of 52 school
teams and 9th out of 92 other teams that
participated in this 15km hike. Our team was
also the first primary school across the finish
line. If I had to sum up
the entire event in one
word it would be
“amazing”.
Joel H
6KD
In Philosophy in 6SE, we have been learning
about counter-examples. We decided to
challenge the generalisation that “all beautiful
people are happy.” Here are some of our ideas:
“Being beautiful can make you self-conscious.
You might think you have to be perfect and that
makes you worry about your looks even more.”
Charli
“You might think that you only have friends
because you’re beautiful and that might make
you sad.” Tia
“Celebrities might be beautiful but if they can’t
get away from the paparazzi, they won’t be
happy!” Ruby
“Who decides what beautiful is?”
the group responded:
“How you are raised matters- your experiences.”
Jemma
“Some people make you change your idea
because you don’t want to be different.” Max
“Some people are scared to have a different idea
- they’re afraid to not be liked.” Amanda
Emma concluded with:
“When you’re content with your life, you’ll be
happy. Beauty plays no part.”
Is she right? What do you think?
Samantha Everett M.Ed, B.Ed
INTERSCHOOL CHESS
Statements have recently been emailed to all
families. Some families have credits on their
account. Please carefully read you statement as
you may have a credit balance. There will be a
small “-“ in front of the credit amounts.
Please do not pay this amount. The credits may
be utilised against future excursions. Please
state on the permission form that you would like
to use credits from your account.
Thank you
Val Foster
A03 Finance Officer
FINANCE
HPE WITH MR WALKER
Senior Sports Day House Challenge
Tuesday 20th June (main events)
Thursday 22nd June (800m and presentations)
The Sports Day House Challenge will be held in Week 10 Tuesday 20th and Thursday 22nd.
Please see the attached program for this event. All parents/carers are welcome to come along.
We look forward to sharing this active and fun day with you!
The preparations for Sports Day are well underway and we have had a fantastic response to
the time trials with 232 times recorded for 200m and 118 times recorded for 800m. What a
great effort from all of our sprinters and students that assisted and supported their House
mates at each of the trials. Please ensure that all students are well hydrated, use sun screen
and follow any medical management plans. Go Bowen, Go Lavarack, Go Wilson!
AFL Trials
U12 Girls 20th June
Please see Mr Walker for trial information. mwalk254@eq.edu.au
Sports Day Program—2017
11.45am Students to assemble on the main oval in their house areas
11.50am Session Two to commence.
Session Two Tuesday 20th June 11:50am SHOT PUT AND LONG JUMP FINALS THE TOP FOUR STUDENTS FROM EACH HOUSE FOR
EACH AGE GROUP WILL COMPETE IN THE FINALS (PRELIMINARY FINALS HAVE BEEN COM-
PLETED DURING PE LESSONS)
Shot Put Records
Long Jump Records
Start of Sprint finals
End of Session Two at 1.10pm (approx.)
LUNCH BREAK
LONG JUMP SHOT PUT
Start
Time Age Group Start
Time Age Group
11.45am* 9 Years Boys 2008 11.45am* 9 Years Girls 2008
10 Years Boys 2007 10 Years Girls 2007
11 Years Boys 2006 11 Years Girls 2006
12Years Boys 2005 12 Years Girls 2005
12.30 – 5 MIN BREAK FOR CHANGEOVER
Start
Time Age Group Start
Time Age Group
12.30pm* 9 Years Girls 2008 12.30pm* 9 Years Boys 2008
10 Years Girls 2007 10 Years Boys 2007
11 Years Girls 2006 11 Years Boys 2006
12 Years Girls 2005 12 Years Boys 2008
BOYS AGE GIRLS
2001 Jamie Crowther 10.27 m
(1kg) 9 Years 1998 Angelina Marinos 8.83 (1kg)
2000 Kava Huke Huke 9.21m 10 Years 1996 Danica Tardiani 6.73m
2001 Kava Huke Huke 10.27 m
(2kg) 11 Years 1998 Jessica McGoldlrick 8.93m (2kg)
2002 Kava Huke Huke 12.80m
(3kg) 12 Years 1999 Jessica McGoldrick 8.80m (3kg)
BOYS AGE GIRLS 2000 Jonathan Ereaut 3.42m 9 years 2002 Louisa Lee 3.04m
2008 Adam Sas 3.82m 10 years 1994 Cortney Thomson 3.48m
1993 Benson Stanfield 3.98m 11 years 2000 Elizabeth Sanders 3.90m
1992 Ian Furber 4.65m 12 years 1999 Chelsea Pennington 3.91m
1.55pm Students to assemble on the main oval in their house areas.
2.00pm Session Three to commence
HPE WITH MR WALKER CONT’D
Sports Day Program—2017 11.45am Students to assemble on the main oval in their house areas
11.50am Session Two to commence.
Session Two Tuesday 20th June 11:50am
House Challenges Bonus 5 points per event
Tug-o-war
Strongest team gets the House points single illumination random draw
Year 4 boys Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 4 girls Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 5 boys Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 5 girls Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 6 boys Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 6 girls Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Bean Bag Toss
Teams compete against each other at the same time. The team that has the most bean bags
in the basket gets the House points
30 seconds rounds x 3 rounds each
Year 4 boys Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 4 girls Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 5 boys Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 5 girls Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 6 boys Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 6 girls Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Mer-kolap
(Indigenous game)
Teams compete against each other to collect the most amount of points
Year 4 boys Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 4 girls Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 5 boys Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 5 girls Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 6 boys Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 6 girls Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Sack races
(no points)
Year 4 boys Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 5 boys Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 6 boys Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 4 girls Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 5 girls Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 6 girls Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
HPE WITH MR WALKER CONT’D
SPORTS DAY PROGRAM – 2017
1.55pm Students to assemble on the main oval in their house areas.
2.00pm Session Three to commence
Session three Tuesday 20th June 2.00pm
Event Age group Event School Record
1. 9 Years Boys 2008 100 Metre Final 1992 Jay Anderson 11.86secs 80m
2. 9 Years Girls 2008 100 Metre Final 1995 Elizabeth Brodie 11.63secs 80m
3. 10 Years Boys 2007 100 Metre Final 2000 Sam Carson 14.44 5secs
4. 10 Years Girls 2007 100 Metre Final 1995 Renee McDonald 15.21secs
5. 11 Years Boys 2006 100 Metre Final 2014 James Metcalfe 14.00secs
6. 11 Years Girls 2006 100 Metre Final 2014 Bridie Webber 14.49secs
7. 12 Years Boys 2005 100 Metre Final 1992 Ian Furber 13.05secs
8. 12 Years Girls 2005 100 Metre Final 1995 Rania Khalil 14.53secs
Event Year Level Group Event
9. Year 4 Boys 4 x 100 Metre Re-
lay Shuttle Relay
10. Year 4 Girls 4 x 100 Metre Re-
lay Shuttle Relay
11. Year 5 Boys 4 x 100 Metre Re-
lay Shuttle Relay
12. Year 5 Girls 4 x 100 Metre Re-
lay Shuttle Relay
13. Year 6 Boys 4 x 100 Metre Re-
lay Shuttle Relay
14. Year 6 Girls 4 x 100 Metre Re-
lay Shuttle Relay
Javelin throw
(no points)
Year 4 boys Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 5 boys Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 6 boys Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 4 girls Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 5 girls Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
Year 6 girls Bowen, Lavarack, Wilson
HPE WITH MR WALKER CONT’D
DAY TWO - THURSDAY 22nd JUNE 8.55am 11.00am
THURSDAY 22nd TROPHY PRESENTATION 10am
Event Age group Event School Record
9 Years Boys 2005 800 Metre Final 1999 Sam Carson 2 min.08.27mins
600
9 Years Girls 2005 800 Metre Final 1999 Jill Dwyer 2 mins.18.7mins 600
10 Years Boys 2004 800 Metre Final 2006 Aaron Oatway Booth 2.45 mins
10 Years Girls 2004 800 Metre Final 2000 Jill Dwyer 3.05.87 mins
11 Years Boys 2003 800 Metre Final 2002 Chris Sanders 2 min 43.80 mins
11 Years Girls 2003 800 Metre Final 2000 Elizabeth Sanders 2.58 mins
12 Years Boys 2002 800 Metre Final 2006 Matt Carr 2.32 mins
12 Years Girls 2002 800 Metre Final 2006 Michaela Jacks 2.50 mins
13 Years Boys 2001 800 Metre Final 1993 Matthew Ashby 2.41 mins
13 Years Girls 2001 800 Metre Final 1993 Georgia Bushell 3.00 mins
Event Category Trophy
1. First Four place getters Athletics Ribbons
2. Champion Athletes Age group Boys &
Girls
3. Champion Boys House Shield
4. Champion Girls House Shield
5. Champion House Hiley-Hooper Shield
HPE WITH MR WALKER CONT’D
Year 6 students have been selected and provided with the opportunity to participate in weekly
training meetings to prepare for mathematical quizzes.
Weekly, students work in teams and are skilfully taught by Mrs Williams HPSS Numeracy intervention
teacher and Mr Jonathan Campbell year 6 teacher. Students engage in important mathematical
concepts at these training sessions. The students are taught major strategies as they develop
flexibility for problem solving.
This lunch time activity stimulates enthusiasm and enjoyment of mathematics. Students involved
were required to complete a maths quiz individually on the following date 16 May 2017 and will also
participate individually on the following dates with a math quiz : 13 June ,25 July, 16 August, 6
September
We wish all students success with Maths Olympiads and thank Mrs Williams and Mr Campbell for
their involvement in the training of the students.
We have included one of the problems from the training session for you to view and try to solve.
MATHS OLYMPIAD PROBLEM SOLVING
MATHS OLYMPIAD PROBLEM SOLVING CONT’D
HOLLAND PARK PIANO STUDENTS ACHIEVE DISTINCTIONS
Keyboardkidz, one of Brisbane’s leading piano schools, recently had a few of its students sit for
piano exams at the end of Term 1. Congratulations to the following students learning at Holland
Park State School for their stellar results:
Well done to all participants for having a go and doing so well. If your child is interested in learning
piano, Keyboardkidz runs lessons out of Holland Park State School. Visit Keyboardkidz.com.au to
book your two free trial lessons.
If you have any further queries, don’t hesitate to let me know.
Kind regards,
Lewis Jones | Office Assistant
Student Exam Result
Neri S Elementary Exam - Contemporary Distinction
Joseph C Preparatory Exam - Contemporary Distinction
Example 1
Each letter in the following cryptarithm represents a different digit from the others.
What is the greatest value that WHAT can have?
Gail Young
Acting Deputy Principal &
Stephanie Williams
Intervention Teacher
On Tuesday, Holland Park State School went to Churchie to compete in an Inter – School Chess
Competition.
Twenty-two of our students competed against 266 students from other schools. It was the first time
for some of our students, who competed really well.
Holland Park 1
Sidney M, Joel H (Chess Captain), Toby H, Eli M
These boys played up in the Premier division, it was a very
competitive comp, the best of the best. They did very well
and showed great sportsmanship.
Lea-Anne Schilg
Chess Co-ordinator
HOLLAND PARK STATE SCHOOL CHESS TEAMS
P&C
It's Tuckshop Cook-Up Time!
Our tuckshop cooked meals are so popular that we're ready for another cook-up!
If you would like to help cook our next lot of tuckshop meals and you've available from 12:30pm -
2:30pm next Tuesday 13th June, please let us know by dropping us a line at
hpssvolunteers@gmail.com
Volunteers chefs will be preparing:
Gluten and dairy free fried rice
Gluten and dairy free butter chicken
Gluten free chicken & bacon carbonara
Vegetarian stir fry with rice
Thank you to the volunteers who have assisted in the past with cooking up these popular dishes for
our school community!
Building Fund Donation Request
Working with the school, the P&C is undertaking a review of the old dental building near the school
oval. We envisage that the additional, transformed space will allow the school’s existing programs to
extend both in capacity and imagination across multiple disciplines including arts, music, performance
and science. We also hope that this space will allow an increase in the capacity for Out of School
Hours Care.
The work planned is budgeted to cost $25,000 and this year we’ll be using donations to the HPSS P&C
Building Fund to fund this. By now you may have received your invitation to contribute via the
classroom, class parent rep, or perhaps you've seen it on Facebook. Just in case you haven't, a copy
has been attached to this newsletter for your convenience.
In order to receive your tax receipt for this financial year, be sure to have your donation in by
Monday 26th June to receive a tax receipt for this financial year. Tax receipts will be issued via your
child’s classroom.
Thank you to those who have already made their donation - your contribution is valued and
appreciated!
If you have any questions please drop us an email on
pandc@hollparkss.eq.edu.au.
All families who contribute before 30 June 2017 will also go into the
draw to win a $200 voucher from The Athletes Foot.
Jnr Snr
2CS 100% 5EB 79%
PTS 70% 4KJ 76%
PJC 60% 6JC 71%
2HB 59% 6KD 70%
1MG 38% 5GO 68%
P&C
Active School Travel
Scooter skills training - starts next week!
To help with safe scooting, Active School Travel is bringing Scooter Skills Training to years prep to 3
in the last week of term 2:
Friday 16 June - Year 3
Wednesday 21 June - Year 2
Thursday 22 June - Prep
Friday 23 June - Year 1
Students are asked to bring their own scooter and helmet if they have them. Spare scooters will be
available on the day. You should have already received your information/permission slip from your
child's teacher. Please contact the office if you need another copy, and remember to return the
completed form to the office as soon as possible.
Scooter and bike skills training is supported by Brisbane City Council and the Department of Transport
and Main Roads Community Road Safety Grants.
Remember to check Facebook regularly for updates.
The Active School Travel working group is currently working on sourcing sponsors for future reward
gifts for students as well as seeking community supporters for special events during the year. If you
wish to join our AST working group or are involved with a business that can benefit from being
involved in our AST program, please let us know by emailing: melecox@yahoo.com.au
Road Safety education coming soon!
AST is also bringing road safety to years 4 to 6 in last week of term 2. The RACQ Streets Ahead
Program provides age-appropriate presentations on passenger, pedestrian and bicycle safety. More
information is available at: https://www.racq.com.au/cars-and-driving/safety-on-the-road/educational
-programs/primary-school-program
The RACQ Streets Ahead Program is supported by Brisbane City Council.
Keep an eye out in term 3 for bike skills training for years 4 to 6, and the Streets Ahead Program for
prep to year 3.
Congratulations to this week's AST Class Winners:
Cyber-Safety Parent Information Sessions
Date Claimer - 20 & 21 July 2017
As part of the roll-out of the P&C funded iPads for classrooms and Robotics Club, the P&C are proud to
present Cyber-Safety Parent Information Sessions to provide parents with important information to
help navigate the ever-changing world of technology.
Our speaker, Brett Lee, is a former Queensland Police Office who spent 16 of his 22 years on the force
as a Detective in the field of Child Exploitation. Brett has been personally involved in online
investigations, arrests and prosecutions of offenders whose medium for preying on children was the
internet. He believes the key to protecting the most vulnerable people in our society, our children,
from online dangers is education and will offer simple but important information to help parents with
online safety. You don't have to be an internet whiz to know how to keep your
children safe online!
These free sessions are available to HPSS parents on either the evening of Thursday
20th or Friday 21st July. Be sure to put the dates in your diary NOW so you don't
miss this important opportunity!
Further details will be provided early next term.
Estee Lauder Company - VIP Sales Event
Saturday 22 July
Feedback from previous Estee Lauder VIP events has suggested that the end of the year rush makes
it difficult for families to attend this event in November, so we've moved it forward!
The Estee Lauder Company Corporate Store will now be open to HPSS VIPs on 22nd July from
10am until 4pm! This store is not open to the public and products are significantly discounted!
Visitors will have access to skincare, nail care, make-up, men's and women's fragrances, and gift
packs from brands including Estee Lauder, Clinique, M.A.C, Bobbi Brown, Jo Malone, La Mer, Tom
Ford, Coach, Aveda, Aramis and designer fragrances.
Ticket details will be available soon, in the meantime be sure to put the date in your diary and tell
your friends and family! You can bring as many friends as you wish, provided they all have
tickets. Stay tuned for further details.
Next P&C General Meeting
26 July 2017
7:30pm
School Library
Planning Ahead…
We are still in search of convenors in preparation for 2018. Remember there is always plenty of
support for every P&C event and check-lists are available to make things easier for new
convenors. The P&C Executive and Members are always available to lend a hand and offer support
and are only an email or phone call away at any time!
Processes and systems are in place for our ongoing events in order to make sure organising future
events is simple for future convenors. If you think you may be able to be a convenor or assist the
convenor for any P&C event in 2018 it is a good idea to flag it with the P&C early so that you may be
able to 'shadow' this year's convenor to get a feel for things. This is a great way to find out what is
involved before committing! Let us know by emailing us at hpssvolunteers@gmail.com.
If you haven't joined up yet, it is NEVER too late. Download your Membership Application form from
the school website: https://hollparkss.eq.edu.au/Ourcommunity/PandC and bring it with you to the
next meeting. Application forms are also available at each meeting. New Members ALWAYS
Welcome!
COMMUNITY NEWS
TUCKSHOP
TUCKSHOP ALWAYS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
IF YOU’RE AVAILABLE ONCE A MONTH FROM 9AM—11:30AM
PLEASE CONTACT MELISA ON 0408628800 BY TEXT WITH YOUR DETAILS
Tuckshop no longer accepts bags over the counter.
All orders must be made online.
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