Blenheim State School Newsletter

Swimming Lessons: the first 8 Wednesdays of Term 4 (NO Carnival this year because of COVID restrictions)

Prep Opening Morning: Tuesday 3rd November, 9.30am to 11am in the school Library (parents) and Prep/ Year 1 classroom (pre-Preppies)  

Currumbin Camp (Years 3- 6 inclusive): departing from school on Monday 30th November, returning to school on Wednesday 2nd December  

Prep Transition Day (one date only this year): Tuesday 1st December, 9.30am to 11am in the Prep/ Year 1 classroom.

Year 6 Graduation: Friday 4th December, 4.30pm to 6.00pm at the Blenheim Public Hall (NO Disco this year because of COVID restrictions)

Formal Assembly (instead of End of Year Concert): Tuesday 8th December (time TBC during the day), Blenheim SS upper deck. Unfortunately, parents will not be able to physically attend, however, other platforms are being sought. 

Semester 2 Reports publication: Tuesday 8th December (will be sent home with students) 

End of Term 4: 3pm Wednesday 9th December 

Term 1 2021 commences: Wednesday 27th January 

We are currently looking at an enrolment number of 53 students for 2021. This is the minimum student number cut off for us to retain a third teacher and have three composite classes- P/Y1, Y2/3, Y4/5/6; which we would ideally love to do. Therefore if you have friends or family who are considering Blenheim State School for their child/ children for the 2021 school year; please ask them to contact the school without delay. Conversely if you are considering moving your child/ children from Blenheim at the end of the 2020 school year; please also contact the school to let us know as soon as possible. In order to plan for next year, we need as much and as accurate information as possible at this time of year, to be able to make decisions in the very best interest of every student.

PATs awarded week ending 06/11/2020: 328

PATs awarded week ending 13/11/2020: 343   

Students are welcome to come dressed in their favourite sporting colours this Wednesday in celebration of the final State of Origin Game. The P&C have asked for non-perishable donations for their Christmas Hamper Raffle. Donations are to please be brought to the school Administration Office this Wednesday morning.

Today, students who are participating in the Year 3-6 Currumbin Camp; have been given a- Program, Pack List and Medical Form. Please ensure that the Medical Form is completed and returned to the school's Administration Office without delay (by this Friday at the very latest). If you have not yet made full payment for the Camp; this must be done by this Friday please.  

Students who are applying for Leadership positions for the 2021 school year, need to have their submissions returned to the school by no later than 9am tomorrow morning. If your child has not yet submitted their application; please remind them to do so, so that they can be considered. 

This is a very busy time of year for students and staff alike. At this time of year, student assessment is being completed. It is extremely important that students are in full attendance, unless they are ill; so that they can complete their assessment and teachers can then mark this assessment for Student Reports. Please ensure that you advise the school Administration Office by 9am on any given school day if your child is going to be absent for part or all of a school day. Please also ensure that you provide a legitimate reason for the absence.

Schools are trying to minimise cash handling within schools. It is therefore that we have chosen to utilise the Scholastic Loop online ordering facility for Book Club from now on. You will still receive an order form but all orders will need to be placed and paid for in full online by individual families. We thank you for your assistance with this.  

scholastic.com.au/LOOP

Graduation guest attendee numbers have now been finalised for catering purposes and to meet with our COVID-19 protocols and responsibilities. Upon arrival at the Blenheim Hall, guests will have to complete a register with their full name, address and contact phone number. We thank you for your assistance with this.  

This year we will hold one Prep Transition Day in Week 9 of Term 4 on Tuesday 1st December from 9.30 to 11am where students will have another opportunity to experience a morning session in their classroom with their teacher and peers.