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Brightwater State School Newsletter
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2 April 2015
Issue Number 05
Principal: Mrs Robyn Taplin
Principal's Update
Deputy Principal News
Stars of the Week
Classroom News
School News
P&C News
Friends of Brightwater
OSHC News
Date Claimers
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Principal's Update
Dear Parents,
As we move into the Easter holiday period and the end of Term 1 I would like to take this
opportunity to thank all of the parents and grandparents who have volunteered in our
school this term. There are a number of services our students and families benefit from on
a daily basis that would not be possible if it weren’t for our volunteers who give their time, energy and positive
‘can do’ attitudes to make our school a great place to be. These are the people who serve at the Café, organise
Book Club, sort through School Banking, organise mother’s day stalls, help out at P&C events or turn up every
day to conduct our learning support programs.
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very much appreciated.
I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank one of our student leaders; Olivia De Wet because last week she
presented me with a cheque for $100. Olivia decided to register our school for a ‘token jar’ at a restaurant at
Sunshine Plaza. The tokens collected by restaurant guests amounted to the $100 cheque. Olivia will now
collaborate with her fellow student leaders to decide on how best to use this money to support students. Great
job Olivia!
In the last newsletter I announced that Mrs Corrie Connors would be taking on the position of Acting Principal
whilst I am on leave after the Easter break. Today, Mrs Connors was seconded to another school location and as
a result, our Deputy Principal – Paul Taylor will be assuming the Acting Principal role in my absence. Paul’s skills
and knowledge will ensure that our school will remain on track during Term 2.
I wish all of our families a safe and restful Easter break.
Regards,
Robyn
Raising sensitive kids
by Michael Grose - Australia’s No 1 parenting educator
Sensitive kids benefit from having an optimistic and resilient parent that supports them and can teach them how
to recognise their own emotional state.
Do you have a sensitive child?
You know, a child who takes everything you or others say to heart; a child who has a thin skin and worries too
much, particularly about things out of their control. Sensitive kids worry about what others think of them. They
often sense danger well before others and they see the consequences of behaviours well before their peers.
Is this sensitivity nature or nurture? I suspect the former is the culprit. It has been estimated that 15 per cent of
children are born with a more sensitive temperament. That is, a temperament that makes them particularly aware
of their surroundings and of any changes that may occur.
Sensitive kids are like mood detectives with their antennae up trying to detect subtle changes in the moods of
those around them. In some ways this is healthy as emotionally intelligent people are tuned into the behaviours
and feelings of others. Sensitive kids generally have high emotional intelligence quotients. However, typically
sensitive kids often read too much into what others say or do. Sometimes parents will say something without
thinking or a friend will ignore them for a whole day for no other reason than they were self-centred. Sensitive
kids take these matters to heart. They take the mistakes of others and turn them into something they are not.
They see a simple blunder and see it as a personal slight or something sinister. Sensitive kids can think too much
and read too much into simple situations. That's why sensitive kids can become anxious, shy or both. They can
be hard to live with.
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If you have a sensitive child you need to see and appreciate both their sides. The side we most often see is the
shy, inhibited, fearful worrier. The flipside is that sensitive kids generally have kind hearts; are empathetic,
intuitive and usually possess a creative streak. These are wonderful attributes to have.
As the world kids inhabit at school is akin to a jungle, sensitive souls can leave themselves open to being hurt by
their peers. Kids who wear their hearts on their sleeves can sometimes be given a harder time by unthinking
peers just as those who look and act a little different than the norm are susceptible.
Recent research into the area of children's sensitivity revealed that around 40% of sensitive kids experience
some form of real anxiety. The secret to the 60% of kids who DON'T experience anxiety are certain 'protective'
factors. The top of this list is parenting style. Sensitive kids benefit from having an optimistic, resilient parent who
supports them but doesn't allow them to take themselves too seriously. It also helps if parents can encourage
their child to take risks socially and applaud their social successes, no matter how minor. Parents need to show
their child how to recognise their own emotional state and in doing so better manage their emotions so they can
live happy, more productive lives.
The double whammy for kids of sensitivity and negative or pessimistic parents is not ideal. Kids need a parent
who gets across the message that there are some unpleasant events but they can cope with them. Parents need
to recognise their own emotions and response in order to help their child recognise and regulate their emotional
state.
It is good if parents are supportive; even better if a parent is resilient so that the sensitive child sees how to cope
with some of life's hurts, rejections and disappointments. In fact, sensitive kids are less likely to develop anxiety if
at least one parent is of the 'thick-skinned', positive, even jovial type. This reinforces that the world really is a
great place and not full of uncertainty and danger.
When sensitive kids are raised in a balanced way with proper understanding and encouragement, they are
well-placed to grow up to be happy, healthy, unusually well-adjusted and creative adults.
by Michael Grose, Parenting Ideas Club
Deputy Principal News
ANZAC Service
This year ANZAC day falls on the first weekend after the Easter vacation.
Our school will be holding a service for students and parents on Friday April 24 from 9:00am. Students are also
encouraged to represent our school at the service to be held at the Kawana Waters Memorial on April 25.
Please reserve these dates in your diary. More details next term.
Walking School Bus
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Next term we will be launching our “Walking School Bus” program in conjunction with the Buderim Lions Club.
The Walking Bus will operate every Thursday morning commencing May 7. This will be a great opportunity for
your children to develop independence and enjoy a walk to school with friends.
After the vacation we will provide details of walking routes, pickup locations and registration requirements. You
could contribute to the program by volunteering to assist the Lions Club members on the weekly walks. Please
email your interest to admin@brightwaterss.eq.edu.au
Cross Country – New Date
The weather was very unkind to us this week and it was not possible to conduct our cross-country/fun run.
This event will now be conducted on the first Wednesday after the vacation. (April 22nd) Keep up the training
over the holidays and let's hope for a dry track.
Stars of the Week
The stars of the week listed below will be announced on the next applicable year level parade.
Class
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25 March
1 April
PC
Charlie
Kale
PH
Lewis
Claire
PM
Chloe
Jasmine
PR
Laci
Marshall
PS
Angel
Kobe
PT
Miller
Rubi
1C
Ellie
Aria
1D
Lewis
Leila
1I
Christian
Amelia
1N
Slater
Kira
1S
Shakiera
Finn
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2B
Elmarie
Jackson
2F
Ryder
Danika
2G
Miller
Leah
2K
Iliana
Daniel
2R
Jordan
Archie
3B
Jacob
Matilda
3R
Levi
Summer
3S
Molly
India
3V
Alecia
Cooper
4G
Isabella
Bodhi
4J
Deacon
Noviah
4W
Josh
Jenayah
4/5B
Ruby
Paige
5G
Abbey
Ella
5J
Isabella
Tia
5K
Kane
Destiny
6B
Cohan
Ben
6K
Nalani
Xander
6S
Ethan
Madisyn
Classroom News
Brightwater Returns to the Wakakirri Stage
This year Brightwater State School students in Years 3-6 will return to the stage at Caloundra Events Centre to
participate in the Wakakirri Story Dance competition. This is a national dance competition where students create
a 3-7 minute performance that tells a story set to music and includes a signature item (this year it's chicken). If
your child is interested in dance, drama or even helping with prop making and staging encourage them to attend
the information session and auditions in Term Two. More information will be available next term.
Easter Bonnet Parade a Hopping Success
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The SPA was a wash of bunny ears, papier-mâché eggs and flowery bonnets as our Prep to Year 2 students
proudly displayed their Easter Bonnets for the 400+ parents and community members.
The audience was treated to a bonanza of singing and dancing – including some brave parent participants!
Congratulations to Ms Vicki Cutter, our Performing Arts teacher, and all of our little performers on a job well
done. Click here for a few photos we managed to catch.
Have a great Easter everyone.
Shelley Butcher, Head of Curriculum
Gallipoli Cross Initiative
Last newsletter we told you about our school’s participation in The Premier's Anzac Prize: Commemorative
Crosses Project.
Schools were asked to write a message on a small wooden cross. The cross is to be taken to Europe by
Queensland school students and placed at the grave or memorial of a fallen Australian soldier.
We have just received news that our cross will be placed at the memorial of Lieutenant Andrew Anderson in
Belgium. Details of Lt Anderson can be found at
https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=4353
Bryan Knight, Year 6 Teacher
School News
Change to contact details
It is important to notify the school of any changes to contact details, including those nominated as emergency
contacts. Changes are required in writing, either by completing a change of details form available at the
Administration Centre, by email admin@brightwaterss.eq.edu.au or by writing a note.
News from your P&C Association
P&C News
Blink, well that went fast, first term is almost over. And I hope everyone has had a successful ten weeks.
The new Exec team has certainly hit the ground running. We are still looking for a Communications Officer so if
you would like to help out please let us now. An idea of the requirements are listed below. A lot of this work can
be done from behind a desk so if you think this may suit you please let us know. All our contact details are
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Communications Officer
* Reports to Exec Team
* Distributes P&C information throughout school
* Confers with class representatives
* Works with secretary to promote information ie: Email/Facebook
* Advertises P&C meetings with A-frame board etc
* Writes the fortnightly newsletter for the P&C
* Works with the events co-ordinator to promote events.
P&C Monthly Meeting
The next Monthly P&C meeting will be on the first Wednesday back in term 2, 22 April at 11am in the meeting
room in the Sports hall (SPA). The meeting is just after drop off so hopefully some of you can stay a little longer
and join us and find out what is going on.
Class reps
We have had some great people volunteering to become Class Reps, but we need a few more . We still need
Reps for 1S, 2F, 2R, 3B, 3R, 4G, 4J, 5G, 5J, 5K, AND 6S. If you are interested in helping out please contact the
P&C.
Facebook
Find us on Facebook to stay up to date with P&C news, events and general questions from around the school. It
is an up to the minute way to stay up to date and communicate with the P&C. When you request access to
Facebook you will receive a message with the 2015 P&C membership form. This includes the Facebook code of
conduct which has to be returned in order to have access to the group.
You can also collect a membership form from the lovely ladies at Admin and the café when it is open.
We have over 80 member requests pending on Facebook, but we cannot accept you to the page until the
above details have been carried out, so please drop in or email your completed membership forms.
Fundraising
Easter Hot Cross Buns
You should of collected your buns this week from the Cafe. Thanks for ordering them and in turn helping out the
P&C. Hope you enjoy them. And a very BIG thanks to Joanne Bunt for organising this for everyone.
Label Kingdom Fundraiser
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We have teamed up with Label Kingdom to get commission for the P&C on any purchases from their website, so
if you require book covers or name labels head over and check out their website www.labelkingdom.com.au
Remember to put in our unique ID at the checkout, which is 030081 and they will give the P&C 10% commission
from your order.
Also Ezcover give the P&C 5c from every book cover ordered. Simple choose Brightwater State School from the
drop down box and enter the code ZFA186 and they will double the donation to 10c when ordering online.
School Banking
If you have any spare time on a Monday (it usually takes a couple of hours) to help out with school banking we
would love to hear from you. Ideally if enough volunteers come forward we could possible do a roster to share
the commitment. Please contact Eliza.
Café News
Wow, Term 1 is already over!!! And what a great start to the year our Café has had. We trialled opening on a
Tuesday and it has been a success! Thank you to all the parents who supported our extra day, it is because of
you we are able to continue with that extra day!
From Term 2 all our gorgeous preps will be allowed to purchase from the Café, that will be an additional 6
classes using the Café! Preps are able to order through Munch Monitor.
From Term 2 the Café will be selling the School Hair Accessories that were previously available from the school
office.
Menu
I am very excited to announce we will have some new lines in the Café starting from Term 2. We will have a
gluten free range of products (sausage rolls, pizzas, banana bread, pasta bolognaise, fried rice to name a few!)
and we will also have a vegetarian roll available. These will be on a trial basis and if they are a success we will
continue them on our menu. One of our amazing mums will be helping with the prep of the gluten free range as
she herself is gluten intolerant and knows exactly what is involved!
For Term 2 our menu will also include some winter lines – pasta bolognaise, fried rice, pork & gravy rolls, garlic
bread, and we will have a new pizza – BBQ chicken! The new menu can be viewed on Munch Monitor or on the
school website, or from the Café.
Munch Monitor Update
Snack Money! At 2nd break students can use their MM account to purchase over the counter snacks. The
system will only allow them to purchase from their account if the parent has selected “Allow Snack Money”.
Please update this to your preference. You can set a daily or weekly limit. To do this from your MM account:
->My Account > Student Profile > select your child > Allow Snack Money? > Yes or No > Daily or Weekly
Allowance > Weekly Limit
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You can also upload a photo of your child onto their account. This will help café staff ensure they are serving the
correct child for that account.
Class Café Roster
I have had an amazing amount of mums (and Grandparents) come in and help this term and for that I am truly
grateful. Without you all we could not get the food out to our kids, so a HUGE thank you, and please keep it
going!! Please find below the Term 2 roster for the café.
It is going to be a VERY busy term as the 6 prep
classes start using the Café this term! I have mums pop in for 15 minutes and even that helps!
School Week
Week commencing
Classes
1
20 April
6B, 6K, 6S
2
27 April
5G, 5J, 5K
3
4 May
PC, PH, PM
4
11 May
PR, PS, PT
5
18 May
3R, 4J, 4/5B
6
25 May
4W, 4G, 1N
7
1 June
3B, 3S, 3V
8
8 June
2G, 2K, 2R
9
15 June
2B, 2F, 1S
10
22 June
1C, 1D, 1I
If you have any feedback, comments or suggestions please email café@brightwaterss.eq.edu.au or come in and
see me!
Deb Hitchman
Café Convenor
P&C Association Directory
Keep an eye on this space for some updates on the P&C Association directory.
Contact
The P&C can be contacted via email, Facebook, or the school office.
Looking for more information? Regular updates? Find us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups
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P&C Email – pandc@brightwaterss.eq.edu.au
Kind Regards
Your Exec Team
Friends of Brightwater
The 'Friends of Brightwater State School' supporters project has been established to enable strong and lasting
relationships with community groups and businesses to enrich student learning. This concept enables the school
and the community to work together to ensure that the young people within our community are receiving a
well-rounded, high quality education resulting in productive citizens.
Thank you to our current friends; Stockland, Aspire Estate Agents and Chimu Adventures for their generous
support of student learning at our school.
OSHC - Camp Australia News
Click here to read Camp Australia's newsletter. To view their upcoming holiday program, click here.
Date Claimers
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Wednesday 22 April 2015
Cross Country - weather permitting
Wednesday 22 April 2015
P&C Meeting 11am
Friday 24 April 2015
Anzac Day Ceremony - 9:00am
Saturday 25 April 2015
Anzac Day Ceremony - Kawana RSL service
Wednesday 29 March 2015
Senior Assembly - 2:15pm
Friday 1 May 2015
Newsletter Day
Monday 4 May 2015
District Cross Country
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Wednesday 6 - Friday 8 May 2015
P&C Mother's Day Stall
Wednesday 6 May 2015
Junior Assembly - 2:15pm
School Information
Administration
Centre hours
8:00am to 3:30pm
Finance hours
8:00am to 10:30am
School hours
8:40am to 2:45pm
Student Absence
line
Assembly
5438 3166
Wednesday 2:15pm
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00am to 10:30am.
Uniform Shop
Phone 5438 3163. Email: brightwater@wearitto.com.au
Click here for Uniform price list
Student banking
Monday
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00am to 1:30pm. Phone
Cafe
5438 3159. Email: cafe@brightwaterss.eq.edu.au Click here for
the latest Cafe menu.
P&C Meetings
Email pandc@brightwaterss.eq.edu.au Next Meeting: Wednesday
22 April, 11am.
20 Dianella Drive
Mountain Creek, QLD, 4557
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