Buderim Mountain State School eNewsletter

Term Calendar

P&C Day

Our school community has celebrated P&C Day on Friday May 19 by recognising the amazing contribution our P&C makes to our school. We have a terrific P&C Executive who are ably supported by a number of committee members. This group continues to support the P&C business units to thrive (Outside School Hours Care, Uniform Shop and Tuckshop). As a collective, our P&C is highly focussed on making Buderim Mountain State School the best it can be for our whole school community.

Below are just some of the amazing ways our P&C supports our students, teachers and our school community:

Keeping us safe travelling to and from school with Traffic Safety Videos, Tindale Ave Crossing, Part Smart Program and Bus Route improvements,
Continuing to improve our facilities and learning with new playgrounds and shade structures, new car park, air-conditioning every classroom, contributing to our new hall, supporting our Performing Arts program and providing new sporting equipment.
Organising, running and supporting events such as our Mother’s and Father’s Day Stalls, Movie Nights, School Discos, Working Bees, Science Nights, Year 6 Graduation, Internet Safety Presentations, Trivia Night and the ever popular Breakfast Club.

Our Buderim Mountain State School community is very lucky to have such an excellent P&C and we ask you to please join us in saying thank you for all of their hard work!

Farewell

At the end of this term, we say farewell to Ken Bishop who has been our Schools Officer (Grounds & Facilities) for the past 24 years. Ken has done a terrific job for us over this time and has ensured our grounds have been maintained to a very high standard.

We wish Ken all the best in retirement as he enjoys plenty of well-earned sleep ins and fishing time.

Thank you for everything you have done for Buderim Mountain State School, Ken!

Sport and Sporting Representatives

Over the past few weeks we have had several students represent our school as part of Nambour District, Sunshine Coast Regional or State sporting teams. Congratulations to the following students:

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected in the Nambour District Teams.

Cross Country:

10 Year Girls: Isla W (5^th)

10 Year Boys: Harley O (2^nd)

11 Year Girls: Phoebe F (4^th) and Flossie S (5^th)

11 Year Boys: Will O (1^st), Beau B (4^th), Kynan D (5^th)

12 Year Girls: Olivia D (2^nd), Kirah H (3^rd)

12 Year Boys: Brody W (2^nd), Flynn D (3^rd)

Tennis: Finn M, Isabelle R

Sunshine Coast Region Reps

Congratulations to the following students who have made the Sunshine Coast Regional Team:

Hockey: Eli T, Alexander M, Grace T, Sophie T, Rachel R

Junior Chior Performance - Scone Time

On Tuesday 10 May, our Junior Choir students visited the Buderim War Memorial Hall for their first performance of the year. Martin Duncan, former chef and restaurateur facilitates a wonderful community initiative called Scone Time, which aims to bring the community together in local halls, to indulge in scones and social activities. We were fortunate to be invited along to this event to perform three songs we have been practicing this term. The students thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to showcase their performance skills and sang beautifully to a large audience of delighted community members.

Congratulations to all of our young performers and we look forward to seeing you shine on the stage once again, on Thursday 22 June. Please save the date! We will also be performing at Scone Time again later in the year, so please stay tuned for updates.

Enjoy the photos of our talented students performing at Scone Time!

Pete Jackson (Music Teacher) & Lauren Croxton (Choir Assistant)

Instrumental Music Program 2023

The Instrumental Music Band and Strings Programs have had an excellent start to the year with many new string and band musicians starting. It has been wonderful to see how all of the students have settled into a routine of attending lessons, early morning rehearsals and home practice. They have already learned new music and skills and we are very excited to watch their progress.

Parent Open Instrumental Music Band Lessons and String Rehearsals

At the end of last term parents were given the opportunity to sit in on an Instrumental Music beginner band lesson with their child to see what they had been learning as well as attend an open String rehearsal. It was great to see so many parents take the time to be part of this opportunity and become involved in their child’s musical journey.

Overall the Instrumental Music Programs are off to a wonderful start and the students’ enthusiasm and progress of the students are worth celebrating. I am sure the rest of the term will be filled with growth, learning and memorable musical experiences for everyone involved.

Senior & Junior Band Workshops

Exciting news! Last week the Junior Band students attended the Beginner Band Bash while the Senior Band students attended the Super Sharp Seniors Workshop at Brightwater State School. We had budding musicians from 5 schools come together - Buderim Mountain, Brightwater, Buddina, Mountain Creek and Mooloolaba State Schools. Over the 2 days we had 235 students which was fantastic. The workshops were organised to provide students the opportunity to play in a larger ensemble with students of the same level. They also had the privilege to work with other Instrumental Music teachers and a guest conductor from the North Coast Region Alisa Jones (HOD of Conducting and Ensembles).

Students not only had the opportunity to play in a large ensemble but they also participated in fun activities such as chair drumming, the magic carpet and rhythmic Chinese whispers.

Thank-you to the wonderful parent helpers; Katie, Vanessa, Lauren, Andrea, Julie and Liza who gave up their time and day to help. I couldn’t have done it without you.

Thank-you to all parents and families for coming to the concert and supporting Instrumental Music. I am sure you were impressed by what the students had achieved in only one day.

Overall the workshops were a huge success and I am proud of the student’s focus and hard work. I have no doubt that these workshops will encourage and inspire them to continue on their musical journey.

Margot Payne

Instrumental Music Teacher

mpayn20@eq.edu.au

Our talented Arts students at BMSS are looking forward to welcoming parents and our Buderim community on Thursday 22 June 2023, for a casual evening celebrating our creativity.

Students involved with Instrumental Music, the Senior Dance team, Rock bands, Drama Club, Choirs and Art Club will feature on the evening, showcasing some of their songs, performances and artworks. The Library will also be open for parents and carers to view students’ classroom artwork featured throughout the semester.

The P & C will be selling a variety of delicious food from the Banksia Café, once the gates open at 5pm and throughout the evening.

The main performances commence at 5.30 and will run until approximately 7.30 pm, just in time for our young superstar performers to head home, to bed.

Tickets for the event can be purchased online- (at no cost), and one lucky ticket holder will win a prize, courtesy of our generous P & C. We do ask on the evening that a gold coin donation is made at the front gate upon arrival.

Book your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/a-taste-of-the-arts.

We can’t wait to welcome you along to this special event, where you’ll receive “A Taste of the Arts” and a look at the exciting work happening in this creative sphere at Buderim Mountain SS!

“The Arts” Teaching Team

National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week is held every year from 27 May to 3 June and is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. If you would like more information on National Reconciliation Week, please look through the attachment.

What_is_National_Reconciliation_Week.pdf

NAIDOC Week

This year NAIDOC week is Sunday 2 through to 9 July, and the theme is For Our Elders. Across every generation, our Elders have played, and continue to play, an important role and hold a prominent place in our communities and families.

They are cultural knowledge holders, trailblazers, nurturers, advocates, teachers, survivors, leaders, hard workers and our loved ones.

Our loved ones who pick us up in our low moments and celebrate us in our high ones. Who cook us a feed to comfort us and pull us into line, when we need them too.

They guide our generations and pave the way for us to take the paths we can take today. Guidance, not only through generations of advocacy and activism, but in everyday life and how to place ourselves in the world.

We draw strength from their knowledge and experience, in everything from land management, cultural knowledge to justice and human rights. Across multiple sectors like health, education, the arts, politics and everything in between, they have set the many courses we follow.

The struggles of our Elders help to move us forward today. The equality we continue to fight for is found in their fight. Their tenacity and strength has carried the survival of our people.

It is their influence and through their learnings that we must ensure that when it comes to future decision making for our people, there is nothing about us - without us.

We pay our respects to the Elders we’ve lost and to those who continue fighting for us across all our Nations and we pay homage to them.

In 2023, our school will celebrate For Our Elders, through inviting Dion Drummond, from Nexus Arts to work with all students across our school on June 20 and June 21. Dion is of Torres Strait Islander descent on his mother Cindy’s side, and Aboriginal from his late father’s side (Cape York Peninsula).

Dion was born in Mossman (Kuku-Yalangi Tribal area) 80km north of Cairns, Queensland. During his performance he will share tales, language and artefacts from both of his cultures, teaching students about the different traditions of his Torres Strait Island and Aboriginal Indigenous heritage. Students will participate in learning actions of songs and dances, and Dion highlights some important values, such as respect, with humour and energy.

A lively, interactive show which will help our students understand the importance of First Nations Culture and Elders in community.

ICAS Assessments

Buderim Mountain State School will be participating in the ICAS competitions again this year. The competitions will be available to students from Year 3-Year 6 in the following subjects:

Digital Technologies: 7 - 11 August
Writing: 7 – 11 August
English: 14 – 18 August
Science: 21 – 25 August
Spelling Bee: 21 – 25 August
Mathematics: 28 August – 1 September

All tests will be held in the mornings before school, during the time frame listed above. If you wish for your child to participate in the competitions, please read the information provided and purchase tests at:

shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps and enter our school code – VVR697

All tests need to be purchased by Monday the 19^th of June. Specific test dates and locations will be provided to families early Term 3, once registrations have closed.

If you would like any further information, please contact – Jo Macan jmaca47@eq.edu.au who is the teacher co-ordinating the assessments.

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Prep Timbarra Puppet Show

Prep children enjoyed watching this engaging Puppet Show which featured well known nursery rhymes and traditional fairy tales. Children loved watching familiar characters which included The Big Bad Wolf, Little Red Riding Hood, the Gingerbread Man, Goldilocks and the three Bears come to life on the puppet stage. On returning to the classroom children wrote about their experience.

Prep Mother's Day Pampering

The preps had a marvelous time pampering their Mums at our special Mother’s Day event. We treated them to a special sweet treat, played games, dressed up and enjoyed a fun photo booth, gave our Mums massages and made a keepsake bracelet together. It’s great to have a special day each year to dedicate to our Mums and thank them for all they do. We thank all of the Mums in our school community for all of your love and support you give to your children. We hope you all had a great day!

I love my Mum. She ties my shoelaces. James T

I love my Mum. She is beautiful. She loves me. James W

I love my Mum. She hugs me. She likes hugs. She likes warm baths. She likes my pictures. Jasper

I love my Mum. She cooks me very good food. Lara

I love my Mum. She is kind. She is beautiful. Poppie

I love my Mum. She is pretty. She plays with me. Caleb.

2024 Prep Enrolments

Please be aware that this term we have started taking Prep enrolments for 2024 and we thank families who have submitted enrolment forms already. Early enrolment assists us with planning for the 2024 school year. If you are aware of any families who would like further information on our Prep program, Mr Readshaw will be taking Prep enrolment tours most Mondays from 9:30am throughout Terms 2 and 3 – please book through the school office.

Prep Vision Screening

Good vision is important for a child’s educational, physical and social development. Vision screening checks for common eye conditions that may impact your child’s ability to see and therefore impact their learning and development.

A Registered Nurse will be visiting the school on Monday the 17^th of July to Wednesday 19^th of July to conduct vision screening for children in their prep year.

If you wish to have your prep child participate in this FREE vision screening program, please complete a consent form online (https://visionscreening.health.qld.gov.au/ParentalConsent/2903LWPs) by Midnight, Thursday 22 June 2023.

Participation in this free vision screening program is not compulsory. If you do not wish for your child to participate in screening, please complete the consent form and indicate that you wish to decline screening.

Parents do not need to be present for screening, however if you would like to be, please contact the school to arrange this.

If you have concerns about your child’s eyes at any time, please take your child to see an eye health professional (optometrist/ophthalmologist).

For further information, please scan the below QR code to visit the Program website or contact the Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program on 1800 687 372.

Life Vac, medical device

The school would like to sincerely thank the Potter family for their kind donation of a Life Vac medical device which is designed to saves lives. It is designed to save the life of a person who is choking. Once this device was brought to the attention of the school, we learnt about this simple to use device and how important it would be to have these available at school. The lifesaving advantages of this device are unmeasurable and so the school has purchased another two for use at school and on excursions. For more information on Life Vac please go to their website.

BMSS Food Drive

When: Weeks 9 and 10

Where: Baskets will be provided in the Chappy room.

Why: To donate to those who are in need.

What: One tin/packet of any food below

All food collected will be donated to The Shack, Nambour. https://www.theshackcommunitycentre.com.au/

Year 4-6 Athletics Events

Over the next couple of weeks, our Year 4-6 students will be involved in a range of athletics events culminating in the full day Athletics Carnival planned for Thursday June 15. Students can participate in competitive and non – competitive events. Please see the newsletter calendar and/or website events calendar for specific event days. Please also be aware that events may need to be moved to different dates due to the condition of the grounds and/or wet weather.

Reminders

Thank you to all families for ensuring that students are signed in and out of the Health Room at the front of the school if students are late to school or are departing early from school. This ensures all students are accounted for at all times.

Thank you also to all families for ensuring students attend school with their lunch in their bag or their tuckshop ordered. Any students who have forgotten their lunch should go to the school office for assistance.

Nambour Show Holiday

A reminder to all families that the Nambour Show Holiday is on Friday 16 June. The school will be closed on this day due to it being a public holiday.

Lost Property

There is a large amount of unnamed lost property outside the health room. Please stop by and check if any of it is yours. Any items left at the end of term 2 will be donated to charity.

Getting to know our Student Leaders

At Buderim Mountain State School, we have a strong group of student leaders who represent our student community. Throughout the year the leaders participate in a range of activities such as running soccer competitions, presenting on Parades and being members of committee groups within the school. In our last newsletter we started to include information about some of our school leaders. We hope you enjoy meeting some more of our leaders in this newsletter.

My name is Emma O.

My house is Iterra.
My favourite subject is Maths.
My favourite moment at school was representing the school at state swimming.
My interest is swimming.
When I grow up I want to make it to the Olympics for swimming.
Something interesting about me is that I’m from New Zealand.

My name is Xavier P.

My house is Walla.
My favourite subject is PE.
My favourite moment at school is when we went to the Coolum Aqua Park in grade 5.
My interest is playing Football (soccer).
When I grow up I want to be a professional footballer, football manager or football commentator.
Something interesting about me is that I was born in the UK and I have been to White Hart Lane the number 1 stadium in the world.

My name is Nina M.

My house is Yuamala.
My favourite subjects are Art, English and Science.
My favourite moment at school was the day all the student leaders found out we had become leaders.
My interests are hockey, art and reading.
When I grow up I want to be a florist.
Something interesting about me is I play the cello.

My name is Milly S.

My house is Iterra.
My favourite subjects are Art and Math.
My favourite moment at school is when we got to go the water park in Year 5.
My interests are hockey and painting.
When I grow up I want to be a pilot.
Something interesting about me is I’ve fractured a bone, I’m diabetic and celiac.

My name is Danica.

My house is Cheropin.
My favourite subject is Science.
My favourite moment at school is when I got elected as Student Leader.
My interest is in plants, science and school.
When I grow up, I want to be a Botanist.
Something interesting about me is that I was born in South Africa and my first year in Australia was last year.

My name is Ethan D.

My house is Iterra.
My favourite subjects are Maths and P.E.
My favourite moment at school was The aquapark excursion in grade 5.
My interests are Soccer and swimming.
When I grow up I want to be a good swimmer.
Something interesting about me is I am good at swimming.

Uniforms

Thank you to all families who ensure students are in full school uniform each day. As the weather will begin to get cooler this term, it is important that all students continue to wear the correct Buderim Mountain State School winter uniform. We are fortunate to have excellent support from our parents in ensuring students are in full school uniform each day. Thank you for continuing this and only wearing the following winter uniform to school:

Unisex jackets – bottle green and maroon double fleece with embroidered logo
Unisex pullovers – bottle green and maroon double fleece with embroidered logo
Long bottle green tracksuit or cargo pants, or bottle green tights under skorts
Additional winter items must be plain bottle green or maroon in colour (including jumpers)

Playgrounds

This is a friendly reminder our students are not permitted on the playground equipment before or after school. This equipment should only be used with teacher supervision which happens during the play breaks. We appreciate your support in ensuring our students are safe.

National Walk to School Day

A big thank you to all of our community members who assisted with National Walk to School Day and particularly the Buderim Lions who organise our weekly Walk to School Wednesday program. We had plenty of children involved this year and thank our parents who support this program. More information about this program can be found at:

https://buderimmountainss.eq.edu.au/our-community/our-school-in-the-community

PERKS Project

Our most recent PERKS lesson in Years 1 to 6 has focussed on Empathy.

The lesson explored the following:

What is Empathy?

Putting ourselves in other’s shoes to try to understand how they are thinking or feeling – See our poster

Empathy is not…

It’s not what you would do – it’s all about the other person. It is not feeling sorry for the other person or trying to fix things for them.

Why is Empathy important?

It helps us to be understanding and supportive and be a better friend

How do we show Empathy?

Look out for feeling clues – facial expressions, body language, voice tone.
Be a good listener
Be supportive and do something helpful.
Let people know you care.

The POWER of Empathy!!!!

When we put ourselves in someone else’s shoes we are able to:

See through someone else’s eyes
Listen through someone else’s ears
Feel through someone else’s heart

Students were also able to try some practical examples of using empathy…….

Visit the PERKS section in our school library to check out the great picture books on Empathy to share at home.

Year 6 House Reader's Cup

A group of Year 6 students from each house read a selection of five books over a ten-week time frame. The students met once a week and worked collaboratively to study the books and question each other about characters and events.

On the day there were five rounds and ten questions on each book similar to a trivia competition. Students quietly discussed questions as a group and tried to come up with the best answer. The winning team was Iterra who won by only half a point. Thank you to our judge Mrs Williams and well done to all of the students for the time and effort they put into working with their teams.

Mrs Cuthbertson

Curriculum Corner

Assessment & Academic Reporting: The Arts

BMSS will be reporting on ‘The Arts’ for this semester. For Prep-Year 4 this means your child’s overall grade is an average of results for Music with Mr Jackson and Dance with Mrs McConnel.

Our Year 5 classes and the 5/6 class will be assessed only for Music in Semester 1. The Year 6 classes will be assessed only for ‘Performing Arts’ (Dance & Drama) for Semester 1. The upper primary classes then swap learning areas for Semester 2.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Please ensure the office has your latest email addresses in the database. These addresses are linked to the emailing of academic report cards, which will be sent to parents Friday Week 1, Term 3.

Our Yearly Curriculum Overviews are located on the website.

https://buderimmountainss.eq.edu.au/curriculum/teaching-and-learning

Kristie O’Keefe
(Head of Curriculum)

Library Lounge

Premier’s Reading Challenge

The Premier's Reading Challenge (PRC) is an annual state wide initiative for Queensland state students from Prep to Year 6. The PRC aims to improve literacy and encourage children to read for pleasure and learning.

Key dates	Activity
8 May	Reading period commenced for Prep to Year 6 students
25 August	Reading period ends Student reading record forms submitted to schools
October 2023	Certificates of Achievement issued

If your child wishes to participate in the challenge, a Reader Record Form can be collected from the library. Years 3 to 6 students are to record the books they have read on the Reader Record Form and return it to the library by Friday 25^th August.

All Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 students will complete the challenge in class. Therefore, these students will not need to have an individual Reader Record Form because they read the required number of books with their teachers.

Happy reading,

Library Team

Thank you to all our wonderful students, families and volunteers for making our Book Fair a huge success!!!!

We will be able to fill our library with many new books.

Parades

Parades will continue each week at the following times. Parents are welcome to attend:

Tuesday - Prep & Year 1 - 2:20pm

Wednesday - Year 2 & 3 - 2:20pm

Thursday - Year 4 - 2:20pm

Friday - Year 5 & 6 - 2:20pm

Parades include the presentation of weekly awards, messages and occasional performances.

Principal’s certificates, banners and medallions are usually presented twice per term. All awards for certificates and banners need to be submitted by the Wednesday in the week prior to the dates shown, with medallions needing to be submitted by Wednesday 7^th June. If awards are submitted by these dated, they will be presented on these parades:

Week 10 - 19-23 June - P-6 Principal awards

Staffing Update

Please be aware that the following staff will be replaced while they are on leave in the coming weeks:

Staff Member	Class	Replacement	Dates
Loree Blanch	Prep LB	Naomi Leard	15 – 21 June
Janet Stewart	2S	David Neighbour	10 July - 18 Aug

The Boys Shed

**EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST**

The Boys’ Shed is a program I am in the process of getting started and hoping to run through the Men’s Sheds. I am currently in consultation with a Men’s Shed and my vision is to extend this to various Men’s Sheds around the Sunshine Coast.

“My vision is to develop safe workshops for male youths where they have the opportunity to learn skills by engaging in projects that involve working practically with their hands, under the guidance of male mentors”

Sarah Kruger

Are you a parent/carer of a boy (aged 9-12) who would like to participate in the Boys’ Shed program?

If so, could you please fill out and return the survey attached?

The information you provide is highly valuable to assist with planning the program and to show the Men’s Sheds that the community is backing this program!

If you would like to get in touch, I can be contacted by following this QR code which will take you to the Boys’ Shed Facebook page.

Email: boysshed@outlook.com

Phone: 0466 971 280

Boy_s_Shed_Survey.docx

Finance Updates

The Finance team is currently in the process of clearing credits on all student accounts across the school. You may have received an email from a member of the team, suggesting a credit amount be applied to an upcoming event (such as an excursion or incursion). Thankyou for working with us and applying these credits to your accounts- your support and co-operation is greatly appreciated.

Over the next few weeks, those families who still have credit on their accounts will receive an email from the Finance team, with a request to either:

refund the total amount in credit (please provide your bank account details)
apply the credit to an upcoming incursion/excursion
donate the amount to the school (under $5)

If you receive an email from the team, it would be greatly appreciated if you could choose one of the options listed and reply to the email. This will ensure any monies owing to you are returned to you as you choose.

If you have any questions, please contact the Finance team.

BMSS P & C News

P&C Meeting – You’re Invited!

Join us for our P&C General Meeting next week to help us plan the rest of the year ahead, reflect on the year to date and enjoy each other’s company over refreshments. All welcome!

When: Tuesday 30 May from 5:30pm

Where: BMSS School Library

RSVP: secretary@bmsspandc.org

We hope to see you there

A note of thanks

We extend a huge note of thanks to all the amazing volunteers who contribute to our school community and special events- you are so appreciated! This term we have been aided by an army of amazing helpers to run a hugely successful Mothers Day Stall and Working Bee, as well as Breakfast Club every Tuesday morning, and a massive cook-up of delectable meals at the Community Kitchen Cook-Up. And that’s not to mention all the weekly class helpers, too! We know that volunteers don’t necessarily have the time, they just have the heart. So, from our hearts to your's, thank you.

If you are looking to lend a hand in future, please note the following event dates and regular volunteer opportunities:

Term 3 Working Bee: Sunday 16 July from 8am (sign up to help by emailing: kbren35@eq.edu.au)
Term 3 Community Kitchen Cook-Up: Tuesday 18 July from 9am (sign-up to help: https://signup.com/go/gKtUDaT)
Father's Day Stall: Wednesday 30 August from 7:30am
Breakfast Club: Every Tuesday morning of the school term, from 8am-8:35am (sign up to help serve our kids some brekky: https://signup.com/go/jZujRrS)
Tuckshop Service: Every Thursday and Friday, or whenever you have time available (sign up to help: https://signup.com/go/wZOXqGk)

Uniform Shop News

Autumn has well and truly arrived, bringing some fresh morning air and chilly winds, and Winter is literally around the corner! Thankfully, our uniform shop is ready to warm your children, with winter jackets in stock, as well as long-sleeved polos, track pants and tights. You can even save some $$$ if you get in quick for the Winter Clearance Rack. Check out the sale rack during uniform shop hours, or on Flexischools in the ‘Winter Items’ section. Our second-hand racks are also full of options so please come and browse.

Please note that uniform shop hours have changed slightly. Monday remains the same, with the shop open from 8:15am – 10am. On Thursdays, the opening time and finish time are moving back 15 minutes, so instead of opening at 2pm the shop will now open at 2:15pm, and instead of closing at 3:15pm the shop will now stay open until 3:30pm.

We have also recently introduced the new BMSS Bucket Hat. These hats were hotly requested by parents and kids alike! Just $20 each, the bucket hats are great quality with an adjustable crown. Available in S, M, L & XL sizes. Don’t love the new style? No problem - our Broad-brimmed hats are still available, including our soft, Crushable Hat and standard Slouch Hat.

The new bucket hat will eventually replace the Slouch hat, but the Crushables are not going anywhere! In fact, Slouch hats are now $15, so it’s a great opportunity to pick up a spare.

To purchase the new Bucket Hat and all uniform items, you can:

Order via Flexischools for delivery direct to your child in their classroom
Visit the Uniform Shop during opening hours on Mondays 8:15am-10am and Thursdays 2:15pm- 3:30pm

If you have any questions or queries, feel free to email Belinda at: uniform@bmsspandc.org or phone 0754772791

Tuckshop News

There is plenty happening at the Banksia Café, with new items in stock, amazing special menus and lots of events to be a part of. Firstly, with the onset of the cooler season, the Banksia Café team are here to ensure your children are warm and nourished, with plenty of belly-warming recipes. New on the menu is Soup, which will vary in flavour and variety to provide warmth and nourishment to students on their classroom breaks. The Soup, which is available on Flexischools under the Daily Special tab, costs $5 and is served with a dinner roll.

Also new on the menu are Gingerbread Students, a sweet little crunchy ginger treat to add to your child’s order or as an extra snack. They cost $3 each or Gluten-Free versions are available for $4 each.

For the upcoming Show Day (Wednesday 14 June) and Years 4-6 Athletics Carnival (Thursday 15 June), we also have special menus available. Please note the order details and dates, as well as the delectable items on offer, on the menus below.

Outside Of School Hours Care (OSHC)– New Vacation Care Program Out Now!

We are excited to announce the launch of the Winter Vacation Care program at Buderim OSHC!

We are confident that the Vacation Care program will be a great opportunity for your children to make new friends, explore new experiences and develop their skills. Check out the program to see the fantastic array of activities, incursions and excursions we have in store, including Aussie World, Chambers Island, the Cinema, laser tag and African drumming!

Here’s what you need to know about the program and how to get your kids into the action:

Bookings & Enrolments

To create bookings, please do so via the Xplor Home app. If you require further assistance, please refer to https://support.ourxplor.com/.../360037772111-Creating...

Buderim OSHC welcomes children from other primary schools during Vacation Care. If the child is not currently enrolled at Buderim OSHC, families are required to complete an online enrolment form via the Buderim OSHC webpage (www.buderimoshc.org) prior to attending.

Food & Drink

The service will provide a light morning tea and afternoon tea, but children are required to bring a packed lunch (preferably nut free due to allergies within the service). Although there are water fountains available, children are encouraged to bring a drink bottle to stay hydrated.

Excursions

From past experience, we recommend booking in at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment (due to capped numbers and waitlists).

Excursion Permission Forms

Excursion permissions form are required to be completed at the time of booking. To complete the excursion permission form, please click the following link: https://form.jotform.com/230638075093861

We look forward to welcoming you and your children to the OSHC Winter Vacation Care program!