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1 May 2015
Issue Number 06
Principal: Mr Paul Taylor
Principal's Update
Deputy Principal News
Stars of the Week
Classroom News
School News
Community News
P&C News
Friends of Brightwater
Date Claimers
School Information
Friends of Brightwater
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Principal's Update
Dear Parents
Welcome back for term 2.
I’m sure this term will be as eventful as term 1 with important assessment and
reporting to take place before the end of the term. We have already ticked off two
major events for the term with our cross-country and ANZAC services. I was once
again overwhelmed by the school community support for both these events and immensely proud of the way our
students and choir represented the school at the weekend ANZAC service.
Walking Schoolbus:
We have partnered with the Buderim Lions Club to initiate a walking schoolbus program for our school. This
program kicks off on Thursday May 14 and will run every Thursday morning for the rest of the year. Students
need to be registered to take part in the program. Registration forms can be collected via our school website, or
downloaded here. Please return registration forms by Friday May 8.
The Lions Club is also seeking support from some of our parents to volunteer to assist as walkers for this
program. Please email admin@brightwaterss.eq.edu.au if you would like to assist and we will pass on your
details.
Homework Survey:
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A project team within the school is looking at our current homework procedures with a view to developing a
revised homework policy for our school.
We are currently reviewing many aspects of our program and
considering examples that support current best practice research. We acknowledge that homework has a
significant impact on family lifestyle and feel it is important to consider the family in our review. We have devised
a survey for parents to provide us with some feedback in this process. Please take a few minutes to go to
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/N6GK9GR and complete our online survey.
Everyday counts:
So far this year we have been averaging an attendance rate just under 95%. This term we have already seen a
drop in our attendance rate and we would like to see this improve. Our goal is that we achieve at least an
average attendance rate of 95% across the year. To simplify this percentage, this means that children should
have less than 10 days absence per school year.
I’m sure that most parents are aware of how important regular school attendance is to ensure children receive
the best possible educational opportunities. Research and school data indicates that:
there is a strong link between attendance in any particular year of schooling and children’s achievement –
the more regular they attend school the more likely they will achieve year level standards.
students not present in school are more likely to miss critical learning building blocks and are, as a result,
less likely to feel a sense of mastery over the curriculum and their own learning.
minimising the impact of family events on learning is critically important for a student’s academic success.
Mondays and Fridays and days adjacent to public holidays are more likely to be absented by students.
early establishment of good attendance behaviour is likely to have lasting benefits for students when they
move into high school.
the recommended attendance range is between 95 and 100% attendance rate. Over a 12 year period a
student who attends 92% of the time will have lost almost 1 year of school contact.
Children should only be absent from school when they are ill or if there are exceptional family circumstances.
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Days off or early pick up for extended holidays, birthdays, family visitors or personal convenience are not
providing your child with the best opportunities to succeed.
Uniforms:
Our school is built on a foundation of high standards in all that we do. Observance of our school dress code is
one way you can support us to ensure our students represent themselves and our school to the highest
standards each and every day.
Please remember that students are required to wear 100% black shoes, grey socks and a BWSS hat every day.
Our optional sports uniform may be worn on Friday only and must be worn as a complete set. i.e. House shirt
and navy shorts. Regular black shoes are preferred but plain white joggers may be worn with the sport uniform.
Please consult the parent handbook or contact the office if you have any questions regarding the dress code.
Communication – notes on website:
We are always seeking ways to establish clearer communication and provide families with the information they
need in a timely fashion.
Beginning this term we will be uploading all notices and permission notes to the school website. This will allow
parents to access the official notice if the printed copy has been lost or not received. This will apply to all notices
processed through the school office. Class teachers will still distribute class newsletters and calendars.
Simply go to www.brightwaterss.eq.edu.au and look for the Quick Link in the bottom left.
NAPLAN
From the 13 to 15 of May our year 3 and 5 students will be undertaking the National Assessment Program
Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). This annual assessment program is a point in time process that provides
parents and schools with an indication of how students are performing in the areas of Literacy and Numeracy at
the time of testing.
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What is NAPLAN?
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual national assessment for all
students in Years 3, 5, 7and 9. All students in these year levels are expected to participate in tests in reading,
writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. All government and
non-government education authorities have contributed to the development of NAPLAN materials.
Why do students do NAPLAN tests?
NAPLAN is the measure through which governments, education authorities, schools, teachers and parents can
determine whetheror not young Australians are meeting important educational outcomes in literacy and
numeracy. The tests provide parents and schools with an understanding of how individual students are
performing at the time of the tests. They also provide schools, states and territories with information about how
education programs are working and what areas need to be prioritised for improvement.
NAPLAN tests are one aspect of a school’s assessment and reporting process; they do not replace the extensive
ongoing assessments made by teachers about each student’s performance.
For more information about NAPLAN: visit the NAP website www.nap.edu.au
To support our year 3 and year 5 students in the preparation for NAPLAN we have arranged for instructors to
come into each year 3 and 5 class to teach the students relaxation techniques through movement and breathing.
Each class will have 2 sessions run by a qualified instructor and class teachers will then be able to embed these
practices into their daily schedule. The idea of this program is to give the students strategies that they can use
during the test so they can remain relaxed and try their best.
The best way you can help your child prepare for NAPLAN is to ensure your child has had a good night sleep, a
healthy breakfast each day and reassure your child that NAPLAN tests are just one part of their school program.
Please urge them to simply do the best they can on the day.
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NAPLAN 2015 tests timetable
Tuesday 12 May
Wednesday 13 May
Thursday 14 May
40 minutes
Reading
Numeracy
Writing
45 minutes
45 minutes
40 minutes
Reading
Numeracy
Writing
50 minutes
50 minutes
Language Conventions
Year 3
40 minutes
Language Conventions
Year 5
40 minutes
Parenting Tip
Helping students get ready for the NAPLAN tests
The most resilient children and young people are those who rise to meet rather than retreat from the challenges
presented to them. Perhaps it’s best to view the NAPLAN tests as good learning experiences rather than
dreaded pressure tests.
Whether your child stresses or takes them in their stride here are some tips to help prepare for the
NAPLAN tests:
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1 Take your cues from your child:
If your child doesn’t worry about them then neither should you. Be careful not to create a problem that doesn’t
exist by incessantly talking about, or worse, worrying about the test.
2 Focus on doing their best and trying hard:
Choose your words carefully when you speak with your kids. As with all their learning activities place your focus
squarely on effort rather than results. The only pressure on kids should be to try hard rather than to do well.
3 Listen to any concerns they have: If your child confesses to some nerves then validate their feelings, rather
than shut them down with a ‘get over it’ response. “Yes, sometimes tests can be a little scary, but they get easier
every time you take them.” Use this as an opportunity to develop some emotional smarts, which starts with
recognising how kids feel.
4 Give them some relaxation ideas: Anxious or nervous kids will benefit from some simple relaxation
strategies. Taking some deep breaths, changing their thinking and exercising the morning of the test are some
simple ways to help kids get some feeling of control.
5 Help them retain their perspective: One way to help children who become excessively anxious about an
event is to ask what’s the worst thing that could happen? Okay, they may not do as well as they would like but
the sun will still rise tomorrow, regardless of how well they do. Keeping perspective is a life skill that we all need
to practise.
A positive, caring parent attitude is one of the best gifts you can give a child when they are apprehensive or
nervous about approaching any different situation whether it’s going on school camp, joining a new club or sitting
a NAPLAN test.
Michael Grose, Director Parentingideas
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Deputy Principal News
Parent Learning Week
At BWSS we value the role that parents and other family members play in the journey of educating children. To
support you in this very important endeavour, each term we will be offering a number of parent workshops for you
to attend.
These workshops are designed to give you an insight into the strategies and language used in classrooms and to
equip you with some strategies to use at home.
RSVPs are essential as numbers will be limited in some sessions. Please RSVP via the booking website:
www.schoolinterviews.com.au by 8:00am Monday 4 May 2015. Places are limited.
How to book online: Enter www.schoolinterviews.com.au into your browser, enter the event code YYY3N,
enter your details, and select your sessions. Please do not email or phone your RSVP.
Available Workshops
Workshop Name
Date / Time
Venue
Cost
Monday
Numeracy
4.5.15
This workshop will involve
9.00am –
10.30am
A payment of $5 to
administration
or
participants engaging in
SPA
Multipurpose
Prep – 6
Blurb
Room
$5
classroom style maths activities so
that you are able to help your child
with mathematics tasks at home.
It will cover a range of different
abilities and year levels and
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staff is required to
secure your RSVP
in the numeracy
1.15pm –
2.45pm
demonstrate how children learn
or
developmentally.
session.
5.30pm 7.00pm
This session will inform parents
about a new phonics program
Tuesday
Get Reading Right
called “Get Reading Right” being
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Prep C
Nil
implemented at BWSS. The
Classroom
5.30pm –
session will focus on how prep
Prep
6.30pm
parents can support their children
at home in the area of phonics.
Oral Language
This session will be presented by
Friday
Development in the
Early Years
the school’s Speech Language
8.5.15
SSS Building
Nil
9.00am –
language and its connection to
10.00am
literacy learning.
P-2
Occupational
Friday
This session will be presented by
SSS Building
Therapy and its role
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Pathologist and will focus on oral
Nil
a SC University lecturer. It will
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in student
development
P-6
focus on the role and services
8.5.15
provided by occupational
10.15am –
therapists in supporting student
11.15am
academic progress.
Being offered later this term
Tuesdays
Series of 3 workshops designed to
26th
1,2,3 Magic
help parents with behaviour
May
management strategies.
2nd
SPA
•
June
Prep - 6
9th
Multipurpose
Room
June
Nil
Controlling difficult
behaviour
•
Encouraging good
behaviour
Each session
will run
•
Strengthening your
relationship with your child
9:00am-12pm.
Cross Country
After a long wait, BWSS students were rewarded with beautiful weather for Cross Country day. Students
enjoyed a morning of war cries, cheering for their teammates and of course a run around the school.
I was impressed with the sportsmanship demonstrated by the children and high levels of participation. Special
thanks go to Ms Gowing for her organisation of this event. Congratulations to Draco Team for taking out the
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Cross Country Carnival for 2015.
Please click here to see our champs.
ANZAC Centenary - Essay Competition Winner
Congratulations to Josh Russell for winning the Kawana RSL essay competition. Year six students were invited
to share their thoughts on what the 100 Year Centenary of the landing at Gallipoli meant to them. Click here to
read Josh's entry.
Mothers’ Day Stall
To celebrate the wonderful job BWSS Mum’s do, the BWSS P&C have organised the annual Mothers’ Day stall.
Items for sale will range from $1 to $5. Please see below the purchasing timetable for classes.
Wednesday
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6.5.15
Thursday
7.5.15
Friday
8.5.15
9.00 – 9.15
1I, 6K
4G, 4J
PM, 6B
9.15 – 9.30
1C, 3S
2B, 2K
PC
9.30 – 9.45
1S, 5K
3V, 3B
PH
9.45 – 10.00
1N, 5J
3R, 2G
PT
10.00 – 10.15
1D, 5G
2R, 4K
PR
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10.15 – 10.30
2F, 6S
4W, 4/5B
PS
1st Break
Catch-up time
10.30 – 11.00
Book Covering
The Resource Centre staff are again calling for volunteers to support us to cover over 300 books (and growing
daily) that have been processed and are waiting to go on shelves. We would be grateful for any time you can
donate to this worthy cause.
Have a wonderful fortnight.
Shelley Butcher, Acting Deputy Principal
Head of Differentiation News
ANZAC Day
Brightwater school students commemorated the 100 year Centenary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli with a
touching school ceremony held in the SPA on 24 April. Our school leaders are to be commended for the roles
they played in leading the ceremony. Special thanks to guests Mr Kevin Hurmann and Mr Charlie Hooper from
Kawana RSL Sub-Branch for their attendance. Students did a fantastic job of honouring our service men and
women during the service. Representatives from each class laid wreaths both during the ceremony and again
after at our special memorial garden, which was kindly donated by the Kawana Waters RSL Sub-Branch.
The BWSS community also showed their respects with a large turn out at the Kawana Waters RSL Sub-Branch
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Service. I’m sure you will agree our school choir made us proud with their rendition of ‘Lest We Forget’ and the
Australian and New Zealand Anthems. Congratulations choir students and thank you to all students and parents
for your attendance. If you have any photos from the ceremony feel free to email them to us.
A special thank you to all staff and students for the efforts you all put in to make the service so special. We would
especially like to thank Mrs Sandra Cuthbert, our choir teacher, who put in many hours with our choir students to
have them sounding so professional for both ours and the Kawana Waters Services. Mrs Sue Buchanan for
working with all our students to create the World Peace Tree and our other art pieces, which were on display
during the service. A big thank you also to Mr Knight who worked tirelessly to create the audio visual
presentations for the day. Finally thank you to the parents for your attendance it was great to see so many people
there to help us mark this occasion.
We remember and thank all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and country on this ANZAC
Day.
Click here to view our ANZAC gallery.
Erin Saarinen, Head of Differentiation
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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Student
PC
Vinnie
PH
Issac
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PM
Lyla
PR
Ava
PS
Araminti
PT
Kya
1C
Alex
1D
CIan & Ella
1I
Aleesha
1N
Mollie
1S
Amara
2B
Fergus
2F
Ruan
2G
Lily
2K
Makayla & Cooper
2R
Annabella
3B
Cooper
3R
Angel
3S
Kaiya
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3V
Mia
4G
Manny
4J
Jack
4W
Kobi
4/5B
Mckenzie & Nils
5G
Ebony& Samson
5J
Zoe
5K
Ryan
6B
Max
6K
Jordan
6S
Ethan
Classroom News
Prep
Welcome back! We hope you had a great Easter holiday and it is great to see that everyone has settled back into
the Prep routines so well.
This Term we are starting our show and tell and an information hand out and a show and tell roster will go home
with each student. We will be sharing a mystery bag, a story from a long time ago, things with patterns, retelling a
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story in our own words and showing items made of different materials. It will be wonderful to see the Prep
students sharing in front of the class and watch their confidence grow!
Some of the Prep classrooms are beginning to look for parent helpers. If that is your class, a note and a roster
will be made available. The teachers look forward to seeing more parents and helpers in the classroom for
literacy and math and don’t forget we are always looking for volunteers to help cut up fruit in the morning.
The Preps are very excited about starting Guided Reading this Term and it is great to see them using their
camera words and phonemes to stretch out words and read!
We can’t wait to get started and work on our learning this Term.
Click here to view our Prep gallery.
PE
Cross Country
Our Cross Country Fun run was a great success last Wednesday. The sun was shining and the students were all
eager to get out there and do their best. Thanks to all of those parents/guardians who attended to show their
support.
Draco House was the winner on the day. Congratulations to the Age Champions who were presented with a
Championship medal:
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9 Years Boys:
Caleb
9 Years Girls:
Ruby
10 Years Boys:
Kobi
10 Years Girls:
Macey
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11 Years Boys:
Caleb
11 Years Girls:
Hope
12 Years Boys:
Rohan
12 Years Girls:
Alana
The top 5 runners from each 10-12 years race will be participating in the Coastal District Cross Country Carnival
next Monday 4 May at Currimundi and we wish them the best of luck!
The fundraising money for our Fun Run has been slowly coming in and our opportunity to buy more sports
equipment is looking great so far! Big thanks go to all of those families who raised money for our school.
State Junior Surf Lifesaving Titles
On the weekend of 20 March last term several of our Brightwater students competed for Kawana Waters SLSC
at the State Junior Surf Lifesaving Titles. The following students did extremely well:
Caleb - 5 Gold, 1 Silver medals (two of these were individual golds, in surf race and ironman, the rest team
events)
Alana - 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze medals (one individual bronze in her ironwoman, the others in team events)
Hope - 1 Gold, 2 Silver medals (in team events)
Max - 1 Silver medal (in team event)
It is great to see so many of our talented students participating in these fantastic events outside of school.
Well done to all of you.
Margie Gowing, PE Teacher
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Dance Excellence – Sunshine Coast Eisteddfod
Over the past term our Dance Excellence Team has been working hard with Miss Karla Corkill from Starz Dance
Academy on a dance item to perform in the Sunshine Coast Schools Eisteddfod this Friday night, May 1 at the
Caloundra Events Centre. This is the first time that Brightwater State School has entered into the Dance
Eisteddfod. The dance looks fantastic and we wish our performers the best of luck. Thank you to the girls for your
dedication and commitment to the Dance Excellence Program and thank you to Miss Karla for choreographing
the routine.
Erin Saarinen, Head of Differentiation
School News
Uniform Shop
Standard uniform shop hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8:00am to 10:30am alternatively you can
order online at: http://www.wearitto.com.au.srv0.weareco.com.au/schools/brightwater-state-school.html.
Messages to Students
It is essential that teachers and children are able to work in class each day with minimal disruptions.
We request, if possible, please remind or advise your child before coming to school of any changes to their
normal pick up routine.
It would be appreciated if you need to have a message passed onto your child during the day this is done no
later than 2pm. This will assist in your child receiving your message prior to the end of the school day.
2015 Student Resource Scheme (SRS)
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As per the SRS participation agreement form, 2015 payments should be finalised by the end of the second week
of the term, Friday 1 May. If you haven’t already finalised payment for this year could you please make payment
by Friday 8 May 2015 or contact us to discuss other payment options. We are more than happy to negotiate
payment plans, if this option suits you best, to ensure your child continues to have access to items provided
under the scheme.
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.
Community News
Parentspace is connecting and supporting parents and carers of adolescents. Please click here to view the term
2 flyer showing FREE workshops with dates and time.
News from your P&C Association
P&C News
Welcome back everybody after the Easter break. The P&C team certainly has a great attitude as we move
forward within the school community. We welcome Tracey Charleson to the team as our new Communications
Officer. Tracey will be the link between the P&C and the school to make sure we get efficiency through our
communications.
We have some great plans and events in the pipeline that we will share with you all as the details fall into place
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and we always welcome new members, ideas, suggestion and feedback. Please make sure you have completed
your
P&C
2015
Membership
form
and
returned
it
to
the
office,
the
café
or
email
to
pandc@brightwaterss.eq.edu.au – one simple form is all that it takes.
Save the Date (put these dates onto your fridge or into your phones for a handy reminder)
P&C Monthly Meeting
Mother’s Day Stall
Wed 13 May
Wed 6, Thurs 7 & Fri 8 May
9am
Sports Hall (SPA)
9am
Sports Hall (SPA)
Class Reps
A big thank you to everyone that has already volunteered to be our Class Reps! We still need to fill just a few
more spaces in 1S, 2F, 2R, 3B, 3R, 3V, 4G, 4J, 5G, 5J, 5K, 6B and 6S.
If you are interested in helping out please contact the P&C.
This role is really crucial to ensure that
communication is delivered effectively and efficiently – class reps will liaise with the P&C Communications Officer
and the other parents/carers in the classroom – if you are someone that likes to be up with current events and
information
then
this
is
the
role
for
you.
Email
us
now
pandc@brightwaterss.eq.edu.au
or
tracey@tmcservices.com.au
Facebook
One of the most efficient ways to stay up to date with news, events and information from the P&C is through the
P&C Facebook page. Just search Brightwater SS P&C.
Before you can be added as a member, we need the P&C 2015 membership application completed. You can
collect this from the office, the café or request a copy to be emailed to you and when you have completed it,
simply return to the café or email through and presto…you’ll be a part of the P&C Facebook page. Simple and
rewarding.
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If you think you are already a member and do not receive e-mails from the P&C, please drop us an e-mail to
pandc@brightwaterss.eq.edu.au with your name so we can make sure our database it up to date. We do have a
lot of e-mails which bounce back to us so they are obviously incorrect at our end. We would love to correct these
errors so we can make sure we communicate effectively with everyone.
Fundraising
Mother’s Day Stall
We will be holding our annual Mother’s Day stall on Wednesday 6, Thursday 7 and Friday 8 May in preparation
for Mother’s Day on Sunday 9 May. The stall will be your one stop shop for all the kids needs for their wonderful
Mum’s, Nana’s, Grandmas, Nona’s – all those amazing women that give so much and ask for nothing in return.
The Mother’s Day stall give the kids an opportunity to select a gift (or gifts) during school hours which will save
any last minute panic and stress on all the Dad’s/Carers/Significant Others so it really is a win win situation. Gifts
will be priced from $1 to $5.
We are looking for anyone that may have some time spare after school drop off on these 3 mornings to assist
with the stall. If you have any time available, please contact Melissa Barr on melissaloakes@bigpond.com.
Cross Country
The sponsorship form and money is now due back to the school. If you haven’t already done so, can you please
return both the form and the money to the café as soon as you can so we can finalise everything. We thank you
for your time and effort that you have put in to make this a successful event at the school.
Label Kingdom and Ezcover Fundraiser - Ongoing
We have teamed up with Label Kingdom to get a 10% commission for the P&C on any purchases from their
website, so for all your label needs visit: www.labelkingdom.com.au At the checkout include our unique ID:
030081
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Ezcover give the P&C a 5c donation from every book cover ordered. Go to their website www.ezcover.net.au;
choose Brightwater State School from the drop down box; enter the code ZFA186 and they will double the
donation to 10c when ordering online.
School Banking
Every Monday we run school banking and are looking for some people to be able to
offer their assistance each week. If you have an hour to spare after drop off, then
please get in touch with Eliza. Remember that you need to claim your prizes once
you have accumulated 10 tokens. If you do not have a reward slip from the CBA,
then please put a note in with your child’s next school banking deposit requesting for a reward slip to be put in.
Rewards available now include E.T. DVD, planet handball, invisible ink martian pen, intergalactic rocket.
Remember, you have to claim for the previous or present term rewards and tokens cannot be accumulated past
10
as
per
the
CBA’s
policy.
For
any
further
information,
please
contact
Eliza
through
pandc@brightwaterss.eq.edu.au
Café News
Next week I am attending 2 courses and will have relief convenors filling my role (Tues 5 May & Thurs 7 May). If
you are able to spare some time on these days please come and help out as I’m sure they’d love some extra
hands!
The Café is now selling the School Hair Accessories that were previously available from the office.
Menu
Our new Term 2 menu is available on Munch Monitor, Facebook or our School Website.
We now have a gluten free range of products (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
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continue them on our menu.
For Term 2 our menu also includes some winter lines – pasta bolognaise, fried rice, pork & gravy rolls, garlic
bread, and we will have a new pizza – BBQ chicken!
Munch Monitor Reminder
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
You can also upload a photo of your child onto their account. This will help café staff to ensure they are serving
the correct child for that account.
Class Café Roster
Please find below the Term 2 roster for the café. It is really important that we have parents come in and help
during their roster days as we are a big school now and one person is unable to get all the lunches out in time!
On a Monday & Tuesday we need at least 3 people in the café, Thursday at least 4 and Friday at least 5
people!!! Our kids get 15 minutes to eat their main lunch, if we are late getting the food out, that just gives the
kids less time.
School Week
1
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Week Commencing
20-Apr
Classes
6B, 6K, 6S
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27-Apr
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-Jun
3B, 3S, 3V
8
8-Jun
2G, 2K, 2R
9
15-Jun
2B, 2F, 1S
10
22-Jun
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
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P&C Brightwater Directory
Are you a skilled tradie? Do you have artistic flair? Perhaps a concreter or florist, chef or greenskeeper? A
health practitioner or hardware specialist? Entrepreneur or engineer? We know that everyone has talents –
some obvious and some hidden, whatever that talent is, we want to hear from you, so if you would like to be part
of the P&C Brightwater directory, please email Tracey (tracey@tmcservices.com.au) with all your business
details.
How to contact the P&C
Contact email: pandc@brightwaterss.eq.edu.au
Facebook: search Brightwater SS P&C Association or https://www.facebook.com/groups/BWSS.PandC/
(**must complete P&C 2015 membership form for access to Facebook Group**)
Meetings held second Wednesday of each month and existing and new members are encouraged to attend.
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
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support of student learning at our school.
Date Claimers
Monday 4 May 2015
District Cross Country
Wednesday 6 - Friday 8 May 2015
P&C Mother's Day Stall
Monday 4 - Friday 8 May 2015
Parent Workshop's (see above for schedule)
Wednesday 6 May 2015
Junior Assembly - 2:15pm
Thursday 7 - Friday 8 May 2015
Year 4 Cycle Safety
Tuesday 12 - Thursday 14 May 2015
NAPLAN
Wednesday 13 May 2015
P&C Meeting 9:00am
Wednesday 13 May 2015
Senior Assembly - 2:15pm
Friday 15 May 2015
Newsletter Day
School Information
Administration
Centre hours
Finance hours
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8:00am to 10:30am
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School hours
Student Absence
line
Assembly
8:40am to 2:45pm
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
15 May 2015, 9:00am
20 Dianella Drive
Mountain Creek, QLD, 4557
0754383111
0754378348
admin@brightwaterss.eq.edu.au
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