25 April, 2016 – Edition #6

From the Principal …

April

25 Public Holiday

29 Gala Day

May

2 Public Holiday

3 Teddy Bear’s Picnic

(Prep B & C)

4 Teddy Bear’s Picnic

(Prep A & D)

5,6 Mother’s Day Stall

6 Prep Mother’s

Day morning

10,11,12 NAPLAN testing

23 Yr 2&4 Science

Incursion

25 Yr 3&5 Science

Incursion

Assembly dates:

27 April 11 May

25 May 8 June

22 June

ALL parents and visitors

to the school during

school hours (8.50am to

3.00pm) need to sign in

via the office first.

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Yesterday I had the honour of marching in the Caboolture Anzac Day March with our

school. Thank you to all those children, parents and staff members who represented our

school in such an honourable way. There were many comments from the crowd about us

– being the new school, how great our kids look in their beautiful uniforms, and I felt

proud to be the Principal of our wonderful school.

Our own Anzac service was held last Friday and it was a very moving service. Our students

joined in beautifully, our school leaders handled their speeches expertly, and our guests

gave the students an insight into what Anzac Day means to them. Thank you to all those

community members who came along and were part of our service.

All these special events are firsts for our new school, and it has been wonderful to be part

of setting the traditions and history. Thank you for supporting us and sharing this with us.

Until next fortnight,

Deb Lorraway

It has come to my attention that parents/caregivers are

smoking in our car parks. This applies before, during and

after school hours as well as over weekends and school

holidays.

Smoking any

tobacco

products or

using an

electronic

cigarette within

five metres of

any state or

private school

grounds has

been banned.

On the spot

fines can be

issued by

environmental

health officers,

police or other

officers

authorised by

the local government to anyone found in breach of this

legislation. The ban does not extend to businesses or

residences that share a property boundary with a school.

Smokers are asked to put out your cigarette and dispose of

the litter thoughtfully well before you reach the school

boundary.

www.health.qld.gov.au/public-

health/topics/atod/tobacco-laws/schools/default.asp

Five metre buffer zone - the buffer zone is a no-

smoking area around the perimeter of schools and

early childhood education and care facilities. The

buffer zone extends for 5 metres beyond the facility

land boundary. The buffer includes all structures in

this area, such as bus shelters and car parks. This

area does not extend into residential or business

premises that share a boundary with school land.

Student Dress Code

Our Student Dress Code sets out very clearly the

expectations around our school uniform. We did have

a rocky start getting our uniforms in stock but I am

pleased to say that we now have stock (hats as well)

and it is expected that parents comply with dressing

their children in the correct uniform. Navy blue socks

are part of our school uniform and are available for

sale in our uniform shop (3 pairs for $12). Shoes

should be black only.

Students will start receiving a uniform demerit slip if

their uniform does not comply. This will, at first, be

a reminder for parents to ensure their children are

conforming to the dress code. After the third

reminder, students themselves will start to lose a

demerit point which will result in them not being

eligible for the Spirit of Bellmere term awards. If

there is any reason why parents are unable to conform

to our school dress code, please contact the Principal.

Due to our hats not being available until recently, we

have had a number of children not wearing hats or

wearing different hats. As the hats have now been in

stock for a number of weeks, we will be cracking

down on students not wearing the proper hats.

Students seem to think that if they are playing in the

shade they do not have to wear their hat. We have

one rule for all students – No hat, No play. It doesn’t

matter where they are playing – all students are

required to wear a hat during lunch recess. This gets

students into a routine and sets an expectation that

hats must be worn when out of the classroom.

School Uniforms

As has been advertised during Term 1, the normal school

uniform has had a small increase in costs due to the need

to produce more profit to pay the stock off to the suppliers.

The winter uniform sample sizes are available from the

Uniform Shop. The Uniform Shop will be open this week

for parents to come in, try the sample sizes on, and pre-

order. A 50% deposit is required for an order to be taken.

We will not be ordering any additional winter uniforms for

stock at this stage. We will only be ordering winter

uniforms pre-ordered. As the Uniform Shop becomes

more financial, we will then stock winter uniforms.

Parents are urged to get in now and order their students’

winter jacket and pants. Coloured winter clothing is not

part of our school uniform – navy blue jackets and pants

only. Girls are able to wear navy blue tights (not bike

pants or leggings) if they wish under their skorts/shorts.

NO ORDERS FOR WINTER

UNIFORMS WILL BE TAKEN

AFTER

9:00am Friday April 29th 2016

Please see below for new costs and Uniform Shop

opening hours this week.

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Uniform Price List

All Grades:

Hat $12.00

Socks $12.00

Polo Shirt $33.00

Sport Short $25.00

Sport Skort $25.00

Grades 4 – 6: Monday and Wednesday

Boys Formal Shirt $43.00

Boys Formal Short $25.00

Girls Formal Blouse $43.00

Girls Formal Skort $25.00

Winter Uniform:

Microfibre Jacket $35.00

Microfibre Pants $30.00

Hair Accessories:

Scrunchie $4.00

Pinwheel $5.00

Korker $6.00

Flower Clip $6.00

Headband $6.00

Bun Wrap $8.00

Speed limit in school grounds

There are many cars accessing our school car park who

are exceeding the 10km speed limit. This speed limit has

been set by Main Roads in order to keep our students

safe. Motorists failing to limit their speed to 10km will

have their registration details taken and passed on to the

Police. I ask all motorists to please obey this speed limit

in our carpark.

It is also important to note that when leaving the car park

in Dobson Lane, motorists are crossing a path that many

of our students use. Could you please stop and give way

to any pedestrians, cyclists, etc who may be on this

pathway.

Bike and Scooter Safety

I have had many calls from worried community members

regarding the number of students who are cycling and

scootering to school and not wearing a helmet. Could you

please ensure you provide a helmet for your child and

ensure they are wearing it. Wearing a helmet is

compulsory.

NAPLAN

All our Year 3 and Year 5 students are currently preparing

for the annual national testing program. Teachers are

currently working with our students around the testing

conditions for these tests so that when NAPLAN day

comes, they will feel comfortable.

If there are any parents who have any concerns regarding

their child sitting these tests, could you please speak to

your child’s teacher in the first instance.

Dates for the tests are Tuesday 10 May, Wednesday 11

May, Thursday 12 May with Friday 13 May being the

catchup day.

We will be putting on breakfast for all our Year 3 & 5

students over these 3 mornings.

Additional Uniform Shop Hours

April 25th CLOSED

April 26th 8am-9am 3pm-4pm

April 27th 8am-9am 3pm-4pm

April 28th 8am-3pm

April 29th 8am-9am

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Prep A

Peyton D - Determined to Achieve - For consistently

using her duck hands to help her sound out words when

reading.

Emily M - Honest and Respectful - For handing in money

that she found in the playground to the teacher on duty.

Prep B

Jye G - for being determined to succeed in SSP rotations.

Isabella N - for always contributing to whole class

discussions.

Prep C

Lakye F- For being determined to achieve by putting

100% effort into his learning.

Sabra P- Sabra is always being a bucket filler by

encouraging and supporting others

Prep D

Evy B - for always displaying exemplary behaviour both

in the classroom and the playground.

Mia D - for continuing to improve her numeracy skills.

Year 1A

Lyra G – for showing her determination to achieve by

writing a well-structured narrative about a fairy named

Sparkles.

Jahrryn H – for showing his determination to achieve by

listening attentively and putting in maximum effort to

set tasks.

Year 1B

Maddison A – for being determined to achieve, working

hard in class and in the library for helping hands awards

Memphis S – for being honest and respectful and always

using good manners.

Year 2A

Mahalia D- always willing to have a go and never giving

up

Jye C - fantastic persuasive writing.

Year 2/3

Claire D - For always trying her best to complete tasks

Hannah B - For being determined to achieve

Year 3A

Mellisha M – an improved focus in all learning areas

Natasha B – diligent worker in writing tasks

Year 3B

Charlie M – for fantastic place value work in Maths.

Konnar H – for a wonderful character description.

Year 4A

Mackenzie C - For demonstrating nurturing spirit when

representing our class during the ANZAC ceremony.

Matthew E - For demonstrating nurturing spirit when

representing our class during the ANZAC ceremony.

Year 4/5

Kaiser J - Determined to complete tasks well

Skye L - Determined to do her best.

Year 5A

Skylar C - for always putting her school work as a priority

in class

Jake B - for being honest and respectful.

Year 6A

Cherokee B- for her achievements and determination in

writing.

Anahera M- for her determination in achieving her best.

LOTE - French

Noah E - 3A - determination to learn French

Scarlett D - 3A - determination to learn French

Student of the Week Awards

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Designated Pick Up / Drop Off Look

Out Zone Parents are reminded that students must be picked up in the designated zone, not from outside the zone at either end. This is to ensure the safety of all students using the drop off / pick up system. Our safety ladies are there to ensure a smooth and safe transition from school as possible. Please be patient.

From the Department of Transport and Main Roads –

NOTICE TO ALL PARENTS

School crossing supervisors will begin duty on Thursday

14/04/2016 at the Bellmere State School children’s

crossing.

These supervisors have been officially appointed by the

Queensland Government and will operate each school

morning between 8:05a.m. and 8:50a.m. and in the

afternoon from 2:50p.m. until 3:20p.m.

The periods when school crossing supervisors will be on

duty should ensure maximum safety for most pupils

attending this school.

Parents and teachers are asked to encourage their children

to use the supervised crossing and to set a good example

themselves by obeying the supervisor's directions

whenever they use the crossing.

CROSSING PROCEDURE

The school crossing supervisor will ask all pedestrians,

both children and adults, to wait on the footpath. When a

suitable gap appears in the traffic from both directions,

the supervisor will extend the STOP sign to face the traffic

and proceed to the centre of the road with the STOP sign

displayed. The supervisor will blow TWO blasts of the

whistle to indicate that it is safe for pedestrians to cross.

Pedestrians should remain on the crossing and keep left

walking straight across. When all pedestrians have cleared

the crossing, the supervisor then returns to the footpath.

ONE blast with hand raised towards pedestrians’ means

STOP immediately.

NO STOPPING AREAS

The NO STOPPING AREAS serve to protect an area on

either side of the crossing. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT

THIS AREA IS KEPT FREE OF ALL VEHICLES so

that Supervisors have a clear view of approaching traffic.

School crossing supervisors will report the registration

number and details of offending vehicles. Appropriate action will follow. Parents delivering or

waiting for children have NO EXEMPTION.

STOP FOR THE STOP SIGN.

All drivers must stop their vehicles clear of the crossing

when the supervisor holds up the STOP SIGN.

VEHICLES MUST REMAIN STATIONARY UNTIL

THE SCHOOL CROSSING SUPERVISOR

RETURNS TO THE KERB. Failure to comply is

regarded as a serious offence.

PLEASE ASSIST YOUR SUPERVISORS TO

PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN.

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Prep D has had a great start to Term 2. In Numeracy we

have been learning to recognise, describe and sort two

and three dimensional shapes. We have invented some

wonderful creations through shape design.

In Literacy, we are excited to begin sentence writing and

our teacher can’t believe this is our first attempt. She is

so proud!! We will be working on writing every week

through our ‘Play and Write’ sessions which we really

love.

- Mrs Thorne

Upcoming Sport Dates:

Years 4-6 Gala Day - Friday 29th April

10-12 years District Cross Country – Thursday 5th

May

District Regional Golf – See Mr Newell for more

information

The lovely ladies from the Commonwealth Bank will be coming to the parade this Wednesday to promote School Banking. They will also be at the school this week for account signing sessions if families want to open up an account. The sessions will be: Thursday 28th April & Friday 29th April 2016 8.00 am - 9.00 am Front Gate near Admin. Office (Please bring current driver's licence or another form of photographic identification)

What’s Happening in Prep D

School Banking

Sports Dates

From the Office

Have you recently changed your

contact numbers or had any

change of circumstance that the

school should be aware of?

If you answered yes to this question, please

contact the school office as soon as possible as

your child’s health or safety could be at risk if

we are unable to contact you.

All payments of money to the school, excluding

P & C items, should be made at the front office.

EFTPOS for amounts over $10 is available.

Permission notes should be kept with the

money and it will be passed on to the teacher.

A receipt will be printed and returned to the

student.

Reminder – The final instalment payments of

the Student Resource Scheme are now

overdue. These payments should be made as

soon as possible.

Meredith Simpson & Jenny Sainty

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Fundraising Mother’s Day

During April we will be holding a Mother’s Day Raffle.

Raffle tickets will be sent home with your child

throughout the month. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 –

all tickets are to be handed in by Monday May 2nd and

the Raffle will be drawn on Wednesday May 4th. If you

require more tickets, please see us at the Canteen/P&C

Office from Wednesday-Friday.

The P&C will also be running a Mother’s Day Stall for our

students to purchase gifts for their mum. The stall will

be open on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th May.

If you are able to donate any items to the Mother’s Day

Stall they would be greatly appreciated and gladly

accepted.

Uniform Shop

Winter Uniform samples are now available for your child

to try on. Feel free to come in and try the Winter

Uniform on to order the right size.

Hats are now in! If you have pre-ordered your child a

hat, please come and see Megan at the Uniform Shop to

pay/collect your hat. We have quite a few pre-orders

that have still not been collected.

The P&C would like to thank the following businesses for

their donations:

Bakers Delight Morayfield

The Bellmere Bakery Loaves and Fishes Caboolture

Lucy from Late Night Lashes Kallangur

CASUAL POSITION VACANT

A casual position exists for a Casual School Crossing

Supervisor at Bellmere State School, you may also need

to relieve at other schools.

The School Crossing Supervisor may be required to work

five days per week in all weather conditions. The hours

of work for School Crossing Supervisors are normally 1.5

hours a day and usually comprise of one hour in the

morning and ½ hour in the afternoon.

The successful applicant is dependent on:

The favourable outcome of a health assessment carried out by a Government Medical Officer or a duly qualified Medical Practitioner according to the guidelines in the “Notes for Medical Practitioner” on the School Crossing Supervisor Scheme – Health Assessment Form; and

A Positive Notice Blue Card (This means you do not need to have a blue card to apply for the position)

Applicants are required to advise in writing of any

charges that have been laid against them or any offence

of which they have been convicted of.

Applications addressing the selection criteria as listed in

the position description must be submitted in writing to

the school. Application packages are available from the

school office or by contacting Sue Taylor via email on

stayl375@eq.edu.au

If you are successful in your application for this position,

you can only commence employment with Transport

and Main Roads if you hold a current Blue Card or are

renewing your Blue Card and have submitted either a

Blue Card Application form or Authorisation to Confirm

Current Blue Card form to the Commission for Children

and Young People and Child Guardian.

Address application to:

Private and Confidential The Business Services Manager Bellmere State School Bellmere QLD 4510

Applications close at 3.00pm on 6 May 2016

For further information please phone the Road Safety on

07 54521829

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Laugh Out Loud –

Learn through Play with School Plus!

We welcome new friends to join in the excitement. For

further details please call the Service on 0468 936 908 or

email bellmere@schoolplus.com.au or visit our website

at www.schoolplus.com.au.

For new enrolments

Go to our website www.schoolplus.com.au New

Families.

If you are an existing School Plus family and haven’t

tried my Family Lounge, please contact School Plus

Support Office on 07 3161 9904.

Once registered with my Family Lounge you can

download the free App and be able to do the below 24

hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Make casual Before and

After School bookings (with

instant confirmation)

• Advise of an absence for

permanent and casual

bookings

• Advise of a cancellation for

permanent and casual bookings (Note all cancellations

are defaulted to absent and School Plus applies the

correct cancellation policy depending on the number of

days and where incursions and excursions are non-

cancellable.)

• Make all Vacation Care bookings (with instant

confirmation)

On my Family Lounge website, you can do the

following:

• Make, change and

cancel permanent

bookings (not instant

confirmation)

• Make, change and

cancel casual bookings (with instant confirmation)

• Make all Vacation Care bookings (with instant

confirmation)

• Change family details including people authorised to

collect your child/ren, phone numbers etc

• Enrol an additional child

Our very first Easter Holiday Vacation program was

a wonderful success. The children and staff had lots

of fun painting bird houses, dressing up as our

favourite super heroes and playing on the

inflatable obstacle course just to name a few

activities. - School Plus Bellmere Team.

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