Beaudesert State School Newsletter

Congratulations to our 2023 School Leadership Team.

School Captain

Miah-Ann Currie

Jemma Sidey

Vice-Captain

 Laila Piper

Mason Turner 

School Leader

 Larah Vinson

Isabella Preece

Victoria Volobueva

 Congratulations to all Year 5 students who showed courage and leadership when they put their name forward. Whilst you have not been successful this time, I know you will continue to do a great job representing our school as Year 6 students next year. 

Our school will be open for inquiries from Monday 16th January – Friday 20th January between 8:00 – 4:00. In addition, we welcome all families to our school on Friday 20th January from 9:00 – 10:00 with a teacher meet and greet and to drop off your school books for the year. I strongly encourage all families to take us up on the offer of visiting our school during this time. 

Our end of year class and/or year level parties will be held in the last week of school from Wednesday 7th December. Please keep an eye on your class communications to receive all the details. Whilst our school is open and students are encouraged to attend until the last day of school, Thursday 8th and Friday 9th December will be class moving days for our staff. 

Whilst our school year Parent Teacher Interviews are over for the year, parents are welcome to make a time to meet with their class teacher regarding their child’s progress this term. This can be arranged directly with your class teacher. 

Our report cards will be emailed to families on the last day of school. Please ensure your email address is up to date at school. If you require a paper copy sent home on the last day, please request this through the front office on 5540 1111. Please note: our office is closed over the summer school break and all requests for additional copies of report cards will be actioned in the week commencing Monday 16th January. 

In partnership with our P&C, we are very excited to confirm our Christmas Concert for the year. It will be held on Thursday 1st December in the Beaudesert State High School Multi-purpose Hall. Doors open at 5:00pm for a 5:45pm start and we ask all guests to park at the front of the high school and walk to the Multi-purpose Hall which is located to the back of the school. Back of high school parking is reserved for P&C members and staff carrying heavy loads for the concert. The P&C will have light snacks available for purchase. If you are available to help clean up after the concert, we would really appreciate it. More hands make light work for everyone.

Last week we celebrated our graduating Year 6 students with their annual Year 6 Award and Graduation Evening. Thank you, Year 6 students, for their positive contribution to our school this year. They have demonstrated leadership and resilience and we are proud of you all. Our school community wishes them the absolute best as they embark on the next chapter of their schooling. 

Please keep an eye on our Skoolbag app for up to date messaging about 2023 in the coming weeks and New Year.

I wish you all a safe and Merry Christmas.

Angela 

As part of our English unit, Year 3 students have spent the term learning about poetry. We have read many types of poems and explored the different features in each of them. We have also learnt about writing poems and are currently creating a poem about the beach to present in front of the class. Student engagement and the quality of work throughout this unit has been wonderful to see. A great way to finish off our English learning for the year.

Year 3 students have also been very excited to take part in swimming lessons this term. All three classes have enjoyed their time in the pool and showed great improvements in their stroke formation.

Over the past few weeks, Year 3 students have been very busy working on their Visual Arts assessment ‘Tiny Worlds’. They have sprinkled glitter to all corners of each and every classroom! As teachers, we could not be prouder of the effort and ability of our wonderful jarjums and are so thankful to parents for supporting our learning. We finished our unit of work with gallery style afternoon celebrating with parents and friends.

Year 3 teachers. 

Shynade 4A

This term my class learned how to advertise a cereal box in English. In maths I learnt about fractions and I realised that we use fractions every day. We do our maths grids nearly every day and they are fun. In art we made a short film about advertising a cereal box and in science we learned about life cycle and I made a diagram about a beluga whale and I like it so far. In Hass we learnt about vegetation and about the Nile river and the Amazon river. We also made a rainforest picture, we used oil pastels and soft pastels my picture turned out really good.

Jahn 4A

My favourite subject that I learned this year was Hass we learnt about the Nile and Amazon river and lots more.

Leah 4A

In term 4 media the year 4’s made a cereal ad. My group, Synade, Lyla, Daniella and me. I was the mum, Shynade and Lyla were the kids and Daniella was the filmer. Our theme was home theme. My groups cereal was Choco Pillows. In Term 4 HASS the year 4’s learnt about mapping and the environment. Because we learnt about the environments my class did a drawing of the rainforest. We also learnt about the Nile and Amazon rivers as well the Sahara Desert and Amazon Rainforest. Term 4 was fun and we learnt a lot.

Oscar 4A

This term we learnt about mapping in HASS. We drew pictures and learnt all about the Nile and Amazon Rivers. We also learnt about different compass directions and scale. It was fun, because we had to research a lot on the computers.

Gemma 4A

This year I have made a perfect friendship group and I am thankful for it. We also have been learning about growing plants and got to grow our own beans.

Stephanie 4A

This term I have been learning in Science – living and non-living things. In HASS we have been learning about the Amazon River and the Nile River. In Media I have to make an ad about cereal, and it is really fun to make an ad. In Math and HASS we were doing mapping in both subjects. This week in science we are dioramas in about animals. It is really fun. Tis year has been fun.

From 5A

As part of our visual arts learning for Term 4, Miss Stacie visited our classroom and showed us how to do Aboriginal dot painting. We loved having Miss Stacie visit and learning from her. Our artworks turned out to be pretty deadly as well. 

From 5B

Our thoughts as we approach the end of Year 5.

My favourite thing about Year 5 was that I enjoyed performing on stage for choir, dance and strings.  I also enjoyed events such as the colour run.  I’m looking forward to Year 6 as I’m eager to help the younger students at events such as Under 8’s Day.  By Miah-Ann

My favourite thing about Year 5 is that I enjoyed having Mrs Blake as my teacher.  I’m looking forward to Year 6 as I am excited about the Year 6 camp.  By Jemma

My favourite thing about Year 5 is that I enjoyed being in Mrs Blake’s class because she helped me understand things I didn’t know about.  I’m looking forward to Year 6 because I’m excited about the Year 6 camp as we didn’t have a camp in Y5.  By Mason

My favourite about Year 5 is that I enjoyed the teachers helping people in class.  I’m looking forward to Year 6 as I’m going to meet new teachers and learning new things.  By Marshall

My favourite thing about Year 5 is that I enjoyed some of the task we had to do.  I’m looking forward to Year 6 to try more difficult maths tasks.  By Emily

My favourite thing about Year 5 was meeting new people and having an awesome teacher to help us out when we were stuck on things.  I’m looking forward to Year 6 as I’m excited to be able to go to a new eating area, and to become the leaders of the school.  By Annabelle

My favourite thing about Year 5 was that I really enjoyed meeting new people in a new school, and all the fun activities we did this year such as Awards Afternoon for attendance.  I’m looking forward to Year 6 as I will endeavour to be a responsible student that younger students will look up to.  By Isaiah

My favourite thing about Year 5 was that I enjoyed having an amazing teacher, and having to learn and concentrate more.  I’m looking forward to Year 6 and helping out at Brekky Club and the Sports Shed.  By Ethan

My favourite thing about Year 5 was I enjoyed the fun activities we did, especially the Friday attendance activities.  I’m looking forward to Year 6 as I’m excited to learn new and interesting things.  By Cienna

Please enjoy some of the Picasso inspired artworks we have been working on.

5C

 My favourite thing about Year 5 is that I tried my best at Kingfisher Cup. The thing I’m most looking forward to in Year 6 is that we get to go to camp. – Samantha

My favourite thing about Year 5 was in Science when we got to do adaptations, it was fun to do. I’m looking forward to Year 6 for more work and the homework. – Tyler

My favourite thing in Year 5 was Kingfisher Cup because we got days off school and got to represent our school by playing rugby league. What I’m most looking forward to in Year 6 is being a sports captain, so I can help out with sports days. – Ryan 

I enjoyed doing the Science adaptation unit this year. I am looking forward to Kingfish Cup Rugby League in Year 6. – Ethan

My favourite thing from Year 5 was doing division in Maths. I am looking forward to being Lavarack sports captain in Year 6. – Lily 

My favourite thing this year was in Art when we did Picasso because I loved all the colours. I am looking forward to Year 6 camp because I do not have to be at school and learn. - Abbey 

My favourite thing from this year was getting to meet Hank, a service dog at OSHC. I am looking forward to finding out if Mrs Smith is my Year 6 teacher. – Grace 

My favourite part of Year 5 was doing the adaptations unit in Science and being able to improve my work over the year. I am looking forward to further improving my grades in Year 6. – Nevaeh 

My favourite thing in Grade 5 was when we did the game on the oval if we had 100% attendance for the week. The thing I’m excited for in Grade 6 is camp. – Ryder 

My favourite thing about Year 5 is when we got to do the Picasso portrait in Art. The thing I’m most looking forward to about Year 6 is that I will have different challenges to do. – Arlia

My favourite thing in Year 5 is basketball in HPE. I’m looking forward to HPE in Year 6. – Hunter

My favourite thing is having a lovely teacher and typing our English on the laptops. In Year 6, I am looking forward to being one of our school or sport leaders. – Breanna 

My favourite thing of Year 5 was when we went to Gold Rush excursion, and watching Lily’s crackers getting eaten and knowing that she wasn’t angry because the horse ate some, not the lady that stole them. I’m excited for Year 6 so then I’m almost finished primary and then I’ll be in high school. – Summa

My favourite thing from Year 5 was making the animal adaptations in Science. I am looking forward to the end of Year 6. – Ieesha 

My favourite thing about this year was in Maths was how I learned about 12- and 24-hour time. In Grade 6, I am looking forward to Kingfisher Cup Netball. – Mackenzie 

My favourite thing in Year 5 was having an awesome teacher and being with my cousin. I can’t wait to graduate with all my friends and look back at all the years we did. – Urban

My favourite thing in Year 5 was the 800m race. I’m looking forward to playing Kingfisher Cup Rugby League in Year 6. – Mason

My favourite thing from Year 5 was Kingfisher Cup Netball because we got to verse other teams. Next year, I am most looking forward to being in the highest grade and leaving primary school. – Amelia

My favourite thing this year was Kingfisher Cup Rugby League. I am looking forward to going to Year 6 camp. – Omari 

My favourite thing this year was bumping up my grades. I am looking forward to going to Year 6 camp and being a leader for the Preps. – Kairi

My favourite thing from Year 5 was HPE. I’m looking forward to doing more Science in Year 6. – Scarlett  

This term 5/6D have been putting their science, mathematical and engineering skills to the test. Students were broken into groups of 4 and given a STEM task to complete. Each group has been working on producing a robot that fits the list of criteria they were given. The students have had to problem solve and work together as a team to create their unique robots. Students have also had the opportunity to use their knowledge Of measurement and temperature to create some delicious treats in class.

BPAY IS NO LONGER A PAYMENT OPTION FOR SCHOOL INVOICES (please delete any saved BPay details from your records)

The preferred payment method is BPOINT which can be done online at https://www.bpoint.com.au/payments/dete , on your QParents app or by phoning the school on 55401111 and selecting option 2.

You can also make payments at the school office on Thursdays from 8:30am - 3:00pm

*In the event we need to change a date, this will be communicated via our Skoolbag app. 

A highlight of each term this year has been our staff vs students challenges that School Captain, Hayden has instigated. So many students participate and cheer, it is a great atmosphere and so much fun!! We have challenged each other to touch footy, bin ball, soccer, European handball and will finish with netball. A massive thank you to Hayden for something I am sure will continue for many years to come.

Next year I would love to invest further in looking for ways to help you, as parents and caregivers. Please let me know if you have any ideas on what would work with providing you support in your important roles, caring for your children and helping them grow.

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas break. For me, it truly is my favourite time of the year. I love spending time with my family, I love all the fairy lights and I love celebrating the birth of Jesus. If you enjoy Christmas carols, you might like to come along to our church carols and you may even get to hear Chappy Jade sing 😊

Thank you for all your support this year and I look forward to what 2023 holds.

Merry Christmas, Chappy Jade

If you would like your child’s school sporting achievements outlined in the newsletter, please contact the front office on 5540 1111. A reminder that the P&C offer school sporting sponsorships which can be applied for via the front office. The application can also be found on our school website under Support and Resources / Forms and Documents. 

To round up our excursion to the Kids' STEM Convention the students broke into groups to work on projects. The aim of the projects was to define a problem and then create a solution to it.

The students worked on this project during STEM sessions and many also gave up their lunch breaks to continue working in their groups. Many hours were put into the projects both at school and home.

On Thursday the 10th November the groups presented their projects to our school judges and answered some of their questions. We then welcomed their parents in to see all of their hard work.

Once the judges scores were collated Mrs Gauld presented the students with their certificates and then the winning team were presented with their medals.  All of the teams scores were very close in the end, as they had all done an amazing job. 

The team that came third by .5 of a mark with a design and engineering task that focused on using a robot to get left over food from bakeries to homeless people was Mahalia, Lexi, Charlotte and Taylah.

Second was awarded to a team that completed a digital technologies task. They built a chatbot called Pico, who interacted with people and taught them about malicious security. This team comprised of Koa, Sebastian F, Eamon and Kelly.

Our winning team also focussed on a design and engineering challenge.  The purpose of this project was to engage people with intellectual disabilities to participate in more physical activity. The team built a wooden prototype of a robot and described how it would exercise with people in need. Congratulations to Hayden, Emma, Adlai, Xavier & Amber.

こんにちは  konnichiwa　

On Friday 25th November, Beaudesert State School year 6 students took part in our Japanese Cultural Day. This event has been taking place annually for over 25 years.

Our students had the opportunity to experience some different elements of Japanese culture.  Activities included traditional activities such as kimono wearing (traditional dress); shuuji (calligraphy brush writing); karate (martial art); tama-ire (Japanese sports day ball game); kendama (traditional toy); sumo wrestling and sadou (green tea ceremony). The students enjoyed 30 minutes with their class at each of the rotations. Our lunch was a delicious and authentic Japanese Obentou lunch box, with rice, beans, Japanese vegetables, spring roll with a choice of teriyaki chicken, karaage chicken or noodles.  The students did really well using chopsticks.

Many thanks must go to the various visiting experts from our community who demonstrated their special skills for us, especially members from Beaudesert’s Black Dragon Kai Martial Arts Club, Kara Heit and Tish Harris, our Japanese volunteers from the Hashimoto Japanese School and our Japanese guests from Hakuunan Brisbane Green Tea Ceremony. 

Finally, a special thank you to our P&C for providing a delicious afternoon tea for our guests, and to all our wonderful staff and volunteer helpers. Our day can not proceed without their wonderful commitment and support.

Enjoy the photos attached.

Arigatou gozaimasu – thank you

Japanese Teacher, Becerra Sensei

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