Beerwah State School

KANDOO CARNIVAL - STATE EDUCATION WEEK

Next week is State Education Week and our school will be celebrating a whole school reward  for PBL (Positive Behaviour for Learning) with a Kandoo Carnival.  Last term a challenge was issued to reach a whole school target of students earning 20 000 Kandoos in 4 weeks. They smashed that target earning  more than 23 900.  While students were working towards this goal, teachers collected student feedback about ideas for a whole school reward activity. The  PBL Team have brought these together for a Kandoo Carnival which will take place in the afternoon session as the 'Marvellous Monday'  reward.  Parents/carers are very welcome to join in on Monday afternoon for this activity, meeting on the Senior Oval About 1.45pm.  There will be more information on Skoolbag tomorrow with a list of activities.

REQUESTS FOR 2023 EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS

This week parents and caregivers are able to download a form to provide feedback to assist with class planning for 2023. If students will be moving from Beerwah State School at the end of the year (other than Year 6) we ask that the school be advised via this form. There is also a section for preference for educational settings.

The placement of children in an appropriate learning environment is taken very seriously at Beerwah and there are many elements to take into consideration. One of the factors relates to parent/carer preferences for a particular educational environment. Parents have the opportunity to put in writing educational reasons for a specific learning environment. Whilst all requests will be considered it may not be possible to fill all preferences. Parent preferences are for placement in a learning environment and NOT for a specific teacher, as teachers for year levels will not be decided until all staffing at the school has been finalised. Requests must be in writing and need to be addressed to the ‘Principal’ and handed into the office. These forms are due by Friday, 28 October. No late requests will be accepted.  2023 Education Settings Form

2023 STUDENT LEADER NOMINATIONS

Interested Year 5 students have been working on nominations for a 2023 Student Leadership Position. The behaviour previously demonstrated by students wishing to be considered for leadership is an important consideration in the selection process. The behaviours that have been consistently demonstrated will indicate:

• A willingness to be a Safe, Respectful, Active Learner and consistently demonstrate the ‘Fab Four’ foundation behaviours: follow instructions promptly; keep our hands and feet to ourselves; We say Yes@Beerwah and; use kind words

• They are known as a respectful student

• In their learning they show that they have sound organisational skills, have persistence, confidence and resilience

• A willingness to “Get Along” and to participate actively in the life of the school.

Janet Austen (Principal)

Check out our calendar of events throughout the year, via the school's website at

Beerwah State School

You can sync any event to your personal calendar by clicking to  open the event and click on the  'Add to Calendar' button.  

Check out our Facebook page for more Celebrations and what's happening at our School.

Beerwah State School Facebook page

Our student council have been very busy over the last term with many projects coming to fruition. Student leadership places an important role in school life because it promotes student agency and gives children an opportunity to develop communication, teamwork and leadership skills. These skills sets are reflected in the General Capabilities section of the Australian Curriculum.

See these projects below and stay tuned for one more exciting student council announcement to come soon… but maybe you can find a clue in another section of this newsletter?

Matt Deady (HODC)

RUBIK’S CUBE CLUB

Student council have also decided to hold a Rubik’s Cube club! This is on Monday and Friday in the library at second break. We have students with a range of understanding (including those at the very start like Mr Deady!).

We see some excellent peer tutoring occurring as our Rubik’s ‘experts’ help to explain the and demonstrate the steps to our beginners. A ‘competition’ will be held on the Monday and Friday lunchtimes of Week 8.

"Everyone is a reader, some just haven't found their favourite book yet"

Encourage your child to read each day and borrow a book to take home to read and share with you. Please check the Library timetable for your borrowing day and bring in your red Library bag.

Throughout the year the Library holds events and competitions to celebrate reading and developing a love of books. Further details these events and competitions will be made available on our website, in the newsletter, and on the Skoolbag app. Our next celebration is Children’s Week, the details are below.

BORROWING

The Library is open Monday mornings from 8:30-9:00am, and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am. Students can borrow on their class borrowing day at lunchtime and before school on these days. They must bring their red Library Bag. Library bags are available through the Uniform Shop for $13.00.

The last borrowing for the year will be in Week 7.

WEEKLY CLASS AWARD

Each week we acknowledge a class from the lower school and upper school by giving an award for being Kandoo active learners, Kandoo safe, and Kandoo respectful, that reflect our school values. Congratulations to our winners for Week 1 who are 1J2 and 6M1, and for Week 2 are 1J2 and 5/4A4.

LIBRARY TIMETABLE

NATIONAL CHILDREN'S WEEK (22-30 October)

Children’s Week celebrates the right for children to enjoy childhood and for the wider community to celebrate and rejoice in their skills, talents and abilities.

We are celebrating Children’s Week by running a different event in the Library each day during second break during Children’s Week. This will be run by our talented Seniors/Student Council.

Mrs Rachel and Ms Merwood

P&C MEETINGS

Thank you to everyone who attended our meeting this week. We made lots of decisions for Term 4 and look forward to all the planned activities. The final P&C meeting of Term 4 & 2022 will be held on Monday, 21 November at 6.00pm in our Resource Centre Library. Please come along and meet our small and caring team. If you can’t join in person, you can always Zoom in, just by emailing the P&C to get the link: pandc@beerwahss.eq.edu.au.

VOLUNTEERING

Did you know, volunteering at school is a great way to connect with other parents and create a circle of adult friends. Over time, these friends grow to know and love your children. Never underestimate the power of a community in raising children.

The P&C Association are an approved volunteer organization with Centrelink (Services Australia) so if you need to complete volunteering hours, the school is a great option. Contact us by email and we can arrange to work out how we can help each other.

Specific volunteer needs:

• Tuckshop assistance – Tuesday 10-11am (or earlier if possible)
• School Disco – Thursday, 17 November BBQ assistants 2.30-6pm (or an hour or two if you can)
• School Colour Run spectacular – Friday, 25 November – we need lots of volunteers (15yrs +) times TBC

FACEBOOK PAGE

If you haven’t already jumped onto our Facebook page, you should. It’s a great place to see what’s coming up, what volunteers are needed & helpful reminders in case you missed the notification.

It’s also the easiest place to get in touch with P&C. Just find our page and like us to start following. BSS P&C Facebook page

EVENTS & FUNDRAISING

Term 4 Parents, Pancakes & Parade morning is Tuesday, 1 November. Come along and join your children for a pancake from the Tuckshop, also buy a coffee from the barista van attending. Stay to watch the Hall parade & meet other parents. We’ll be serving pancakes from 8.00am – 8.45 for a gold coin donation.

The school student council is organizing a disco this term on Friday, 17 November. P&C are arranging catering so if you are able to assist, please message through our Facebook page or contact the office.

Our final fundraising activity for 2022 is the much-loved COLOUR RUN! The children love the excitement, and the parents love throwing paint powder all over the children – what fun for all!! Even better this year there will be a slime pit for children to get covered in slime too! Details for fundraising were sent out this week, you’ll need to register then get your friends & family on board and get your kids MESSY! Keep an eye on our Facebook page & Skoolbag for further details & information; but save the date, take the day off work & prepare to see some paint fly!

WORKING BEE

Thank you to all who turned out for the working bee last Saturday. We managed to tidy up some garden beds and plant many more natives, they will be spreading and flowering in no time, attracting bees and all the wonderful nature we intended. We also made a start on clearing out for the storm season, as we can never be too prepared.

We will resume our working bee’s next year in Term 1. We plan to hold them every 2nd Saturday of each term from 9-12. It’s a small amount of effort for a huge return in our wonderful school grounds and appearance. Isn’t it lovely to wander past native flowering plants as you engage with the school? Our children can learn so much from nature and helping it along with a little effort is a great way to connect with other parents, and great for our own wellbeing by connecting with nature. Come along and try next year!

RECYCLING PROGRAM

P&C have registered with Terracycle as a collection/drop-off point for various things that normally don’t get recycled. Currently there is a box in the Library for the collection of old pens and stationery that no longer works (not pencils). Take a look to see what can be included.

We also have a box for old dental products to get recycled. Sponsored by Colgate, please recycle your old toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes, dental floss packets, and electric toothbrush heads. Visit www.terracycle.com.au to find out more. Over time we’ll add more boxes to recycle other products. Items can be dropped off anytime the Library is open, boxes are beside the window.

It’s a wonderful initiative to reduce our landfill and look after our environment. As an added bonus, P&C will receive funds as we send off our recycling donations. I encourage you to reduce your landfill and contribute to our recycling program. It makes sense for the planet, sense for the P&C, and sense for your environmental conscience.

Carolyn Brewer (P&C President)

TUCKSHOP

The Tuckshop will be open on Tuesday for the full menu each week, and every second Friday we will offer a meal deal. This is dependent on volunteers, so if we need to change times or days, we will announce it on Skoolbag & Facebook.

We will gradually develop a schedule for meal deals, if parents or children have ideas, please email them to pandc@beerwahss.eq.edu.au. This is also who to contact if you need to change a menu item for your child, as there is no opportunity to add comments in Qkr!

Click here to download our Tuckshop Menu

Click here to order online or download the Qkr! app on your mobile device.

UNIFORM SHOP

The Uniform Shop will open each Wednesday afternoon 2.30-3.00pm, or at other times by appointment.

The best way to order uniforms is ONLINE via Qkr! It’s quick & easy & there are no transaction fees. Alternatively, an order form can be collected from the Office. Items will then be sent home with the student or can be collected from the Office.

To ensure orders are processed quickly, once you have placed an online order, please send your details to pandc@beerwahss.eq.edu.au

Click here to order Uniforms Online or download the Qkr! app on your mobile device.

Click here to download the Uniform Shop Order Form

Imaginative Play October kicked off with children engaged in imaginary play becoming anything they want. Dress-up play creates the opportunity for children to design their own story and become anything they want! It is not only a fun-filled experience but can also be considered vital to the skill development of a child. This week we read the story “I Wish I Had a Pirate Suit” by author Pamela Allen. The children acted out their pirate skills while talking like a pirate and using their imaginary swords.

We are having a visit from Kristy from Bushkids Sunshine Coast on 26 October. BUSHkids are our local Partner in the Community for the Sunshine Coast region. They support the Beerwah community, in particular children aged 0 – 6 years and their families. They can supply information on the different pathways that they can offer for support and answer any questions that families may have.

Kandoo Joeys is open to all families with before-school-aged children and runs every Wednesday from 9.00am-11.00am in J Block, next to the Admin Block.

Come and join in the fun and social connections as your children learn through play at Kandoo Joeys Playgroup. For more information contact Linda Merwood at playgroup@beerwahss.eq.edu.au

Helping Hands provides quality before and after school care. This service forms strong, collaborative ties with the school, children, families, and the local community; to ensure the needs and interests of every child and family are supported. We provide an environment in which children feel safe and have fun. Afternoon tea is included.

We are located in D Block which is next to the Senior oval. For the children’s safety it is a requirement that you park in the allocated staff car park and use the footpaths to walk to and from the Centre. The car park will be open in the morning 6:30 to 7:30 and afternoon 5:00 to 6:00. Outside of these times, you will need to use the normal school carpark located on Old Gympie Rd. Children must be supervised at all times by an adult.

If you have any questions please phone Helping Hands Co-ordinator Sharon on: 0448 083 043, or click on the link below.

Concerns regarding young children with difficult and defiant behaviours? The Management of Young Children Program (MYCP) is available to support you.

The MYCP is supported by Beerwah and Landsborough State Schools (therefore no cost for these families) and is a practical and individualised behaviour support program for parents and carers of young children aged 2½ to 7 years and their families. It is a well-established and evidence based early intervention program targeting children who display defiant or oppositional behaviour with the aim of reducing such problematic behaviours in primary school and beyond.

For more information or interest in participating in the program, please see the school website link or contact the Landsborough State School office 5436 2777.

Our School has our own Skoolbag iPhone and Android App to help us communicate more effectively with our school Parent/Student community. Download the Skoolbag App to receive short messages, reminders and alerts. Parents will also be able to use eForms for absentee notes and change of details.

Click here to visit Skoolbag website