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Burpengary Meadows State School Newsletter
Upcoming Events
Chappy News
P & C News
Helping Hands
District Sport Trials
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From the Principal
Burpengary Early Years Centre
Extra Curricular Activities
Numeracy Information Sessions for Parents
Explore Moreton Bay
Upcoming Events
Uniform Shop Open
PlayGroup
Parade
Monday
Wednesday
Wednesday 27th May
8.15am - 9.30am
8.30 - 10.30am
Hall
Chappy Leita's Room
School Photos
Year 5
ICAS
Thursday 28th May
Sexuality Education
Science
Hall
Session One
Wednesday 3rd June
Monday 1st June
Art Auction
Red Food Day
Silver Passport
Pop Goes the Easel
Wednesday 3rd June
No Parade
Wednesday 3rd June
Wednesday 3rd June
3pm - 4.30pm
Hall
Deadline
Public Holiday
P & C Meeting
Student Leader
8th June
Tuesday 9th June
Applications
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Friday 5th June
7pm
June Intake
Admin
Numeracy Sessions
Year 6
Parade
Sexuality Education
Wednesday 10th June
For Parents
Session One
Session One
Tuesday 9th June
Tuesday 9th June
1.50pm - 2.50pm
Session 2
Tuesday 9th June
4.50pm - 5.30pm
Edition 07- 26th May, 2015
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents/Carers,
Term 2 is certainly rushing by as we approach the cooler months. Students are in the midst of their second unit
of learning for the term and teachers have begun preparing the reports that inform parents of student progress.
We know that all students at Burpengary Meadows apply their very best effort to everything they do – respecting
all, believing in themselves and others and striving to do their absolute best. It is important to celebrate
outstanding effort and support the ethos of work as this in itself is a solid preparation for prosperity and success
in life.
Our dedicated focus on Reading and Writing, Coaching, feedback and SPIMs have certainly triggered excited
emersion in reading and writing while maintaining focus on maths.
Underground Infrastructure Upgrade - Front of School
Between now and June 30, there will be work in the front and around the school to upgrade fire hydrants. This
work will enhance safety in the unlikely event of a fire.
There will be an impact on carpark and admin building access.
I thank you in advance for your patience while workers progress this additional safety upgrade to our facilities.
All care will be taken to limit the impact on students, staff and families, however, some disruption at crucial times
is inevitable.
It may be worth pursuing some ‘active travel choices’ (walk, ride, scoot etc) whilst the work is in progress.
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Parent Support a Talker
Mrs Doyle workshopped this training for parents last week. It was great to see so many parents involved. These
sessions help to change dispositions to foundational aspects of literacy acquisition and assist parents in
developing their own skills in ‘new and exciting’ ways to develop confidence in assisting children with scaffolding
the literacy learning process. We are planning more literacy focussed sessions for parents in the near future.
Under 8’s Day was a wonderful fun-filled afternoon of engaging activities based on Betty Johnston’s
“Mrs Echidna’s Dilemma”. Thank you to Mrs Murphy for organising the event and Mrs Stuart for her Welcome to
Country and Mr Saleh’s Didgeridoo. Additional thanks to Mrs Betty Johnston for starting our themed day by
reading her book for the family picnic, Helping Hands for Ribbon Dancing and Early Years Centre for Drumbeat
activities – they were a wonderful addition to a wealth of learning experiences. Children were enthusiastic in
painting, listening, colouring, kneading, twisting, shaking, sculpting, dancing, beating, cutting, gluing, sticking and
blowing. There were take home painted faces, stained glass, bubble paintings and clay echidna’s (my personal
favourite) – a wonderful, creative and inspiring afternoon. Thank you all teachers and teacher aides for the work
in preparing and running the array of fantastic activities and cleaners for clearing and cleaning all areas of paper,
paint, glitter and tinsel.
Thank you to everyone who contributed bakery items to assist in the fundraising that allows us to make under
8’s so special. Lastly, thank you to everyone who came along and added to the fair atmosphere. All guests,
students, families and siblings had a wonderful time.
Sorry Day
It is National Sorry Day on May 26. Students will participate in BMSS Sorry Day activities on June 4. They will
express their thoughts, understandings and apologies on coloured hands on the oval that present our apology to
the stolen generations. Thank you Mrs Heron, for organising the activity this year. Our evolving culture will
continue to be enriched by whole school participation in understanding the National significance of Sorry Day – a
foundational aspect of the reconciliation process as we move together to a unified future.
Walk Safely to School Day
It was fantastic to see the carpark on Thursday morning – with so many students and families taking part in the
active travel choice of walking, riding, scooting etc, the carpark was almost empty!! Thank you to all teachers
who participated and made the event fun for everyone. Thank you Mrs Keown for organising the event – there
will be a rewards draw on parade this week – for active travel choice participants – 6 chances to win.
SPIM (Student Performance Improvement Meetings)
Students may have mentioned chatting with Mr King or Mrs Mackie of late. Meeting with 5-7 students from each
class is a meaningful way for school leaders to hear first-hand from students the things that work best for them in
accessing learning. Our discussions this year have focussed on reading and all aspects of reading with
questions based on research from Sharratt’s; Putting the Faces on Data.
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Feedback from students is synthesised, triangulated with best practice research (Hattie, Marzano et al) and
presented to teachers. This process is proving a great affirmation for teachers and provides detailed information
to them about the classroom practice that students find most effective in accessing and improving their learning.
P&C Day
This Friday is P&C Day. A day for everyone to go the extra mile to thank those hard-working and dedicated
parents who consistently care for our school and contribute their time to making our school a great place for all of
us to work and learn. Thank you to our esteemed P&C executive and all who work on the committees and
fundraising events – around our school and community.
Staff Carpark
A safety decision has been made in light of urgent issues in the staff carpark where young children and students
are being placed at risk.
The staff carpark will be locked every afternoon to ensure children are safe.
Thank you
Particular thanks to those who help without being seen, classroom reading, home readers, student banking and
our volunteers, cleaners, office staff and teacher aides.
Thank you to our teachers, whose work extends beyond the school day – who care for and understand deeply
the needs of every child in their class – and who research and apply the strategies to meet those needs.
The effort of so many focussed on the pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement for the caring and
compassionate students of our school community is what makes our school community unique. I continue to be
amazed by the generosity of spirit, consideration for others and dedicated hard work - respect, believe and strive
are alive.
Sincerely
Liz Mackie
Principal
P & C News
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BMSS 2015 Art Auction
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NEWS FROM CHAPPY LEITA
Entertainment Book
If you would like to help raise some money for Chaplaincy, see the girls in the office or order online
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School Banking
Don't foget your banking every Thursday.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
Orders from Issue #3 are being distributed this week. Please contact the office if you have not received your
order.
Issue #4 catalogues will be given out this week. These orders are due online or to the office by Wednesday the
10th of June.
A New Approach in State Education
Consistently challenging the notion of what state Education can be, Narangba Valley State High School opened
the ‘Science Mathematics Academy or SMA’ in 2015, a school within schools, catering for students years 4 to 10,
with years 11 and 12 commencing as students’ progress within the program. Applications for New Enrolments
for Year 6 going into Year 7 for 2016 are now open with testing set for Friday, 29 May 2015.
For further information and to download and EOI (expression of interest) please go to
https://narangbavalleyshs.eq.edu.au/Curriculum/Pages/Science-and-Maths-Academy.aspx
St Columban's College
Year 6 Students in the Caboolture region are invited to register for a Scholarship Test for entry into Year 7 in
2016. Students must complete the test to qualify for consideration of full and partial scholarships for the 2016
academic year. Students already enrolled at St Columban’s are also welcome to apply.
TESTING: Saturday 30 May – 9.00am – 12.00pm
REGISTER HERE: http://stccommunity.com/2015/04/20/scholarship-application/
NUMERACY INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PARENTS
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If you are interested in attendeding the numeracy sessions, please see the
office girls and register.
District Sport Trials
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Burpengary Early Years Centre
This term we will be offering two parenting courses. These are:
1.
Circle of Security:
2.
1-2-3 magic:
May – 16th June.
This program teaches parents of children from 2-12 years how to deal with their
children’s difficult behaviour. An easy to learn and use signalling system requires the parent to use less
talk and less emotion which in turn encourages the development of children’s ability to manage their
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emotional reactions to parental boundaries. This course has three sessions that will be run fortnightly on
the mornings of 20th May, 3rd June and 17th June.
Bookings are required for both courses. Please phone 3888 6349 to book or for any enquiries.
Helping Hands Burpengary Meadows
Provides:
*Before School Care from 6:30am until 8:20am,
*After School from 2.40pm to 6.30pm.
The Service provides breakfast and afternoon tea and a variety of learning experiences.
Bookings can be permanent, rotational roster and casual basis. Enrolling parents are eligible for Child
Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate.
We invite and welcome everyone to come and visit the Service.
Contact Details are:
Phone: 0448 125 960
Email: burpengarymeadows@helpinghandsnetwork.com.au
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The Service is providing activities one afternoon a week in the undercover area for siblings waiting
patiently for the school bell.
Please come and see us if you require any information about the Service.
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Each school year the Service provides an Extended Learning Activity each term. The program runs for
5 weeks. Term 2’s ELA Program will be advertised soon.
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Thank you to all of the children and families who attended our Vacation Care program during the
school holidays. The daily activities were enjoyed by all involved, some of our favourite activities
included skating, button collage trees, chipmunks at Morayfield and Easter activities.
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Extra Curricular Activities
NARANGBA VALLEY STATE HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY SHOWCASE –
TUESDAY 9 JUNE
Parents of current Year 6 students are invited to attend Narangba Valley High School’s Faculty Showcase
afternoon on Tuesday, 9 June. This afternoon provides an opportunity for future parents and students to tour
through our school, meet some of our exceptional teachers and learn more about the subjects on offer in 2015.
Between 4pm and 6pm, parents will be able to tour through the school and find out about the subjects on offer to
Year 7 students. In addition to the tour of the school and faculty displays, two brief parent information sessions
will run in the PALACE on the afternoon. These sessions will occur at 4pm and 5:45pm.
Our Enrolment Officer will also be present on the day and enrolment papers can be collected.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Explore Moreton Bay by Walking in May
Hello,
Moreton Bay Regional Council is excited to announce the Explore Moreton Bay by Walking in May program.
This program delivers a range of free and low cost walking experiences and small events for children, families
and adults to highlight the diverse walking opportunities on offer throughout the region.
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Explore Moreton Bay by Walking in May includes a range of free after school ‘Active Kids’ activities, these
activities are free and do not require any bookings. Primary aged school children can enjoy Obstacle Challenges,
Self Defence and Kidzone fitness activities in parks across the Moreton Bay region during the month of May.
Moreton Bay Regional Council would appreciate your support of this program by promoting it within your schools
community. If you would like any brochures/poster send out to your school or digital elements for school
newsletters etc. please contact Moreton Bay Regional Council on the below details.
A full schedule of activities is available online at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/explore
If you have any questions regarding this program, please do not hesitate to contact
recreationprograms@moretonbay.qld.gov.au or phone 3205 0555
Kind regards
Robert Olding
Physical Activities Officer
Sport and Recreation Unit
Community and Cultural Services
Moreton Bay Regional Council
1 Irene Street REDCLIFFE QLD 4020
P: (07 3283 0239
F: (07) 3205 0599
www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/recreationprograms
153 Rowley Road
BURPENGARY QLD 4505
3491 4333
3491 4300
admin@burpengarymeadowsss.eq.edu.au
http://www.burpengarymeadowsss.eq.edu.au/
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