Term 3 Week 6 Newsletter

Term Calendar

2023 School Review

Throughout Term 2 2023, our school undertook its school led review.  Our school was asked to be part of this trial, as an acknowledgement of the wonderful work our teachers do each and every day to support the learning of our students. Our review report has been validated by a team of Reviewers by the Education Department as part of its commitment to review all schools at least once every four years.  All of the information identified within our report will be used to inform our future Strategic Plan (2024-2027).  Once we have the formal copy of the Validation Report, and our Strategic Plan is complete, they will be uploaded to our School Website and included in our Newsletter.

We would like to thank all families who completed surveys throughout Semester 2, 2022 and for those families who emailed ideas in to our school during Term 2.  Your suggestions were greatly appreciated, and together with the ideas from staff and students helped determine what we are doing well and shape our recommendations for improvement.

2024 Prep Enrolments - Closing 15 September

Please be aware that Prep enrolments are closing on the last day of term three, September 15. We thank all families who have handed in their enrolments as this assists the school to plan for 2024. If you know of families in our community with young ones please let them know about the closing date. Prep tours will continue each Monday until the end of October. Bookings are essential and can be made through the office. 

Prep Science Street Incursion

On Tuesday the 8^th of August, Prep classes had our Street Science Incursion. All classes went to a 30 Minute Science Show in the hall and then went back later in the day for a hands on investigation session where they made instant snow!

Here are some sentences from Prep LF children about the incursion:

Bambi – “I loved the feeling of the snow”.

Cassidy – “It was so fun and the snow was SO soft”.

Miles – “I loved watching the dry ice make a cloud, it felt cold”.

Hamish – “ I liked the snow because I’ve never ever seen snow”.

Tate – “I liked watching the powder get bigger and turn into snow”.

Year 1 Fire Safety Incursion

This term, Year 1 have been lucky enough to have had two visits from our local fire brigade. We learned all about the importance of fire safety, practiced ‘get down low and go, go, go!’, explored the important equipment within a fire engine, learnt that once out of fire we need to stay out and even got to have a go using the fire hose to put out a pretend fire!  A big thankyou to Bruce, Cam, Mark and James for taking the time to visit us!  

Year 1 challenge all of our families to do the following: 

1. Count how many fire alarms are in your house 
2. Test your fire alarms to check if they work
3. Learn your home address 
4. Learn your parent/carers phone number  
5. Come up with and practise a fire escape plan with your family 

Year 1 Wildlife HQ Excursion

On Monday the 14^th August, 1B, 1F and the year 1's from 1/2H took the bus to visit Wildlife HQ. The students visited the different animal enclosures and observed natural, managed and constructed environments. We also had a zoo keeper chat, and we even got to pat a Python and a Koala. It was a fantastic day!

My favourite part about our Zoo visit was: 

Mila - The Red Panda was very cute.
Olive - I liked seeing all the different Monkeys.
Rose - My favourite part was seeing the Koalas, watching them eat the leaves and getting to pat one.
Meridian - I loved the reptile house which we visited twice.

What was your favourite animal? 

Tom - Dingo
Jai - Emperor Tamarin
Darius - Sun Bear
James - White Cheek Gibbon 

Year 2 Sea Life Excursion

The Year 2 classes were very fortunate to visit Sea Life to link in with their learning about how to write  information reports all about animals for their English unit. The day was filled with an exciting bus ride, a chance to touch sea cucumbers and sea stars in the touch pool, lunch during the seal show and a guided tour through the exhibits; learning all about the wide array of marine life.

We learnt a lot and some stand out facts from the day were:

• Jelly Fish are actually called Sea Jellies as fish have gills and brains – but Sea Jellies do not!
• Turtles have spikes in their throats.
• Turtles can’t vomit or release gas so when they swallow plastic from the waterways, they float to the top of the water and are unable to catch food. This was a good reminder to make sure our rubbish ends up in the correct bins.
• How to tell the difference between male and female sharks.
• The colours on a penguin protect them from predators. Their backs are blue so they look like water from above, and their tummies are white so they look like sea foam and clouds from below.
• Male seahorses give birth to their babies – instead of female seahorses. They birth up to 200 babies!
• The seahorses at Sea Life cost the most money to keep. It costs $600 each week to get special food all the way from Melbourne for them.

What a fun day!

From the students in 2BR 😊

Nexus incursion - Wala The spirit of Ghana

On Monday the 24^th of July we were lucky enough to have some amazing African performers come to BMSS! They were representing the Ghanian culture and their band was called ‘Wala’. They performed some entertaining dances and songs with their 15 handmade drums, flutes, and other instruments. The largest drum had a lion carved into it, to show a story within their culture. They also had beautiful costumes which were eye-catching.

They spoke about a traditional instrument called ‘Aslatua’ which is dried Swawa Gourds filled with pebbles that form round rattles attached by a single string. They held it between their fingers and with a flick of the wrist the two hollow balls cracked together to make music. They talked about how they were the original ‘video games’ of African culture. We learnt about the levels of difficulty to use the instrument to make music. Near the end the performers encouraged all the teachers to join in on stage and do a dance. Most children were lucky enough to go up on stage and experience their music and dance. Their enthusiasm was contagious.

Written by Finn, Primrose and Xanthe.

Chappy Week

We celebrated Chappy week in 3 of this term, and it was a great way to highlight and cheer others on. A huge thank you to all those people for supporting the Chappy Fundraising breakfast. It was truly wonderful to see everyone come together to support the program and I definitely feel a part of the team here.

In the weeks leading up to Chappy Week, I encouraged the student leaders to be involved in supporting and running games for the students across different year levels.  I saw many of the students rise above and beyond my expectations.  The preps and year 1 students had a blast with the parachute games and musical hoops. School leaders were very responsible, eager to help and well organised. On reflection I can see it was a valuable experience for them giving of their own time to make someone’s day. Some new games we have been playing recently are Chuck the Chook and Gaga Ball.  During these times, we are connecting and building connections as well as showing students different ways to engage with each other through play.

Scavenger Hunts were organised for all year levels throughout Chappy Week and were a big hit.  Students worked in teams and moved all over the school for clues. The golden tickets for the younger grades provided some curiosity, excitement and JOY when they found one.

At a recent seminar by Justin Coulson (Keynote speaker and author ) I was challenged to encourage students to help others. When students are out and involved with helping others it keeps them active and outward looking. Recently the 'Tin Drive' gave opportunity for ways to support others in our community and I know this was a reminder no matter how small, we can all do something to help others.

What drives me as a Chappy:

My drive primarily comes from one particular highlight, when as a parent, and my 25 year old daughter said ‘thank you for being the champion cheerleader of my dreams’.  Wow I thought, Isn’t that what we all long to have?  A champion, the sound of someone significant in our corner cheering us on. This is what Chaplaincy is. Chaplaincy offers endless opportunities everyday I’m at school to cheer on the children, their families, the staff, the processes of the Buderim school community.

Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support.  It was truly overwhelming to receive so many class cards during Chappy Week and to be celebrated with love. Thank you and have a great week everyone.

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Sport News

Prep to Year 3 Funday - Save the date - Thursday 14^th September! 

In Week 10 we will be running our annual P- 3 Fun Day on our school oval. Each year level will have an hour of rotations, focusing on our five fundamental skills: running, jumping, kicking, throwing and catching. We would love for families to come along, cheer children on and show your support. Our main focus for this athletics event is participation and having fun!  

Here are our times for each year level: 

Prep: 8.55am – 9.55am
Year 1: 9.55am – 10.55am
Year 2: 11.40am – 12.40pm
Year 3: 12.40pm – 1.40pm 

We can’t wait to see you all there! 

Miss Rachel Hemingway 
HPE teacher 

School Aquatics Program - Term 4

As part of Buderim School’s Health and Physical Education Program, all students from year four to year six and 2R will be participating in an eight-week program starting Thursday October 5.  All lessons will be in their normal HPE lesson times.

Later this term more information about the program and an invoice will be sent out to all parents.  Volunteers are needed as safety observers plus in pool helpers for year 2R only and this will be requested via an online form, sent later this term.  

Representative Sport

Buderim Mountain State School is part of the Nambour Sporting District as the first level of representative sport for students attending sporting trials. If selected in the Nambour District Team, students then compete for selection in the Sunshine Coast Regional Team.  Throughout this term we have had many students compete at both levels. 

District Athletics

Last Thursday we went to District Athletics at the university track where all the events were held. When we got to the track there was already a Buderim tent set up for us to stay under while we were waiting for our events.

The first event of the day was the 200m heats and a few of us got into the finals as well as the 100m and the 800m. We were very lucky to have Mrs Dalton with us, because she kept track of what time we needed to go to our events, and she was very encouraging to us all.  During the day we got many first places such as Ellie E got first in her shot put, Olivia D got first in her 800m final, Xavier P got first in his shot-put event, Mia F got first in her discus and shot put and Will O got first in his 100, 200 and 800m final along with Beau B coming a close second. Isabelle R got second in long jump along with Henry R who also received a first ribbon in High Jump. Harley O also came first in his 800m final, Flynn D and Atreyu came first and second respectively in their 800m final and so all these amazing athletes that got first and second place in their events are heading off to regionals at the end of the month.

We got back to school on the bus, and we were all happy with the results we got. I would like to say a massive thank you to Mr Hawes and Mrs Dalton for what an amazing effort they put in to getting it to run smoothly.

By Mia F

District Sport

Athletics: Mia F, Will O, Olivia D, Henry R, Isabelle R, Brody W, Harley O, Xavier P, Atreyu Q, Ellie E, Isla J, Beau B

Regional Sport

Hockey: Carter T

Congratulations to Will O (U11 boys) and Olivia D (U12 girls) for representing BMSS and the Sunshine Coast Region at the QLD State Cross Country Championships held on July 16^th and 17^th in Hervey Bay. 

Cross Country running requires consistent dedication, pushing through physical and mental limits and a passion for the sport. Your achievements are a testament to your determination, talent and disciplined training. 

Will and Olivia both ran very fast individual 3km races in grueling conditions. 

Will was awarded a QLD State bronze medal in the U11 boys 5 x 1km relay race. 

Well done on a terrific achievement!

ICAS Assessments

ICAS tests have commenced, with testing for Digital Technologies, Writing and English now complete.  All other tests will be held in the STEM lab on the below dates. Participating students have been sent home all the information needed in preparation for the testing dates. If there are any further queries, please contact Jo Macan jmaca47@eq.edu.au (ICAS School Coordinator).

Testing will be conducted before school hours on the following dates and times.

Parent Talk and Chat Club

An opportunity for parents and our school Guidance Officer and Chaplain to connect, learn and support each other.  Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Year 3 Cosmodome Incursion

As part of our Science Unit ‘Night and Day’, all of the Year 3 children had the opportunity to visit the Cosmodome, an igloo-shaped dome providing full-dome shows with imagery surrounding the viewer. It was a fantastic addition to our Science Curriculum, providing a learning opportunity with a difference. Teachers and students alike really enjoyed their Cosmodome experience.

An insight into our Cosmodome experience by some of our year 3B students:  

We in 3B were very excited about the Cosmodome. We learnt about the Sun, the Earth and the Moon. We learnt that the earth moves, not the sun and we learnt about constellations.  Some people think the sun is very close because you can see it, but actually it is far, far away.

• Did you know in the olden days when there was no electricity, people had to use a stick in the ground to tell the time?  
• Did you know Jupiter has three big, red dots on it its surface?
• Did you know that different galaxies have different planets?
• People think that Mars will become inhabited by humans one day.

We enjoyed this incursion a lot!

Sophia R and Nela 3B

We were very excited when we saw the Cosmodome in the hall. The entrance was very unusual because we had to climb through the soft walls of the dome. With the pictures and videos all around us, everyone was amazed. There were funny clips of a dingo who had misconceptions about Science and the earth. Scientists then showed us the facts about these ideas.

We learnt that the sun is not moving, the earth is. We also learned that the sun is a medium star and that other stars are bigger, but further away. To us, the presentation looked 3D.

We found out that in the olden days, people used a stick to tell the time. It was called a shadow stick.

Did you know that the moon orbits around our earth?

When we left the Cosmodome, we had jelly legs!

We hope you can go to the Cosmodome one day!

Duncan and Tilly 3B

When we first walked into the Cosmodome, it was very dark. Our voices echoed and sounded different. The whole dome was very bouncy. It was inflated and looked like a sphere.

We learned about the equator and the earth’s axis.

The presentation was very interesting. It helped us see the world because astronauts took photos for us to see.

We learnt a lot about the earth, the Milky Way, other galaxies, compass points and the planets.

It was a really fun incursion.

Sinead and Spencer 3B

Student Free Day

Please be aware that Friday 1 September (end of Week 8) is a student free day in all public schools across Queensland. As a result, our school will be closed to students on this day. Our Outside School Hours Care program will be open all day as per Vacation Care hours.

2024 Classes

At the start of next term, we will begin the process of developing class lists for 2024. This process is always predicted for the beginning of the school year and confirmed on the eighth day of the new school year. At Buderim Mountain State School, we have a very detailed process, which takes place over a number of weeks to create classes. This includes use of a software program to assist with the creation of classes based on gender, academics and appropriate learning partners.

If parents have any specific requests regarding their child’s placement for 2024, please send an email to our administration staff by Friday 15 September to info@buderimmountainss.eq.edu.au. Please be aware of the following:

• Parents are not able to request a specific teacher for their child.
• Please do not submit any requests for your child to be placed with another child, as all children will do this at school, by choosing up to 5 learning partners they would like to be in a class with – we do guarantee that they will be placed with at least 1 of the learning partners they have requested.
• Generally, the request needs to identify characteristics or concerns relating to your child which you feel need to be taken into consideration in regards to class placement.
• Students will be informed of their provisional 2023 class in the final week of the school year (Wednesday 6 December) via an email to parents.
• While all requests are given due consideration, please be aware that it is not always possible to guarantee these requests.
• We are unable to consider any requests submitted after the due date (end of Term 3).

QParents

Our school has been using QParents in recent years for all year levels. If you have not already signed up with an account, all unregistered parents of P-6 students should receive an invitation email at various points of the year to invite you to sign up. QParents is a simple way to pay for any school excursions or fees without having to send money or paperwork back to the school. Parents can also gain an update on their child’s attendance and submit absence information. Finally, parents can update personal details automatically and students’ past report cards can be accessed via QParents. If you have not received an invitation, please advise us immediately.

Instrumental Music

Start your child’s musical journey with the Instrumental Music Program in 2024.

The Instrumental Music Program offers an incredible opportunity for students in Year 3, 4, 5 or 6 to learn a musical instrument through the school and to participate in the school String Ensemble and Concert Bands.

If your child is interested in learning a String, Brass, Woodwind or Percussion instrument in 2024, please click on the link below to complete the Instrumental Music Expression of Interest Survey by Wednesday 23^rd  August, 2023.  

2024 Buderim Mountain State School Instrumental Music Expression of Interest Survey

If you would like to learn more about the program, please read the Parent Handbook available on the school website, see link below:

https://buderimmountainss.eq.edu.au/extra-curricular/music-activities

If you have questions about the Instrumental Music Program please do not hesitate to email.  

Let’s create many musical memories together. 🎵

Margot Payne (Band Teacher) mpayn20@eq.edu.au

Stuart Scullett-Dean (String Teacher) sscul2@eq.edu.au

In Week 4 our PERKS lesson for Years 1 to 6 focussed on COURAGE & VULNERABILITY.

We covered the following in the lesson:

# What is Vulnerability?

• being completely open and honest about our thoughts and feelings.
• The uncomfortable feeling we get when we step out of our comfort zone and don’t know exactly how things will work out.
• Is a sign that we are STRONG not weak.

# What is Courage?

• doing things that are hard for us even though we feel uncomfortable.
• looks brave from the outside but on the inside can feel worrying or uncertain.
• is an emotion that always partners with fear.

#Types of Courage

Physical Courage, Social Courage, Moral Courage, Emotional Courage, Intellectual Courage

# How can we show COURAGE?

• Talking about how we feel
• Asking for what we need
• Being ourselves
• Being kind to others who are trying to be themselves
• Learning how to be brave and afraid at the same time

# Examples of Everyday Courage

• Making new friends
• Giving yourself permission to fail
• Speaking in public
• Doing something on your own for the first time
• Doing the right thing even if no one else is
• Standing up for someone who is being picked on
• Standing up for yourself
• Admitting that you are wrong
• Asking for help

Mrs Brennan shared a great book from our school library called “The Koala Who Could” by author Rachel Bright which illustrated the notion of being vulnerable and showing courage. The same author has written another lovely book “The Lion Inside” addressing the same topic. You may wish to borrow these from our PERKS Corner in the library to read with your children at home. 

Don’t forget to visit our PERKS couch in the library to see other great books that address student wellbeing.

Please remember that we have created five different PERKS vignettes to support our PERKS Project.  The link to these can be found on the school website – click on Social Emotional Learning PERKS Project and you will see the links on the right hand side. Topics are: Five cups for happiness; The Three Brains; Dolphins, Jellyfish, Sharks; Resilience and Mindset.  Alternatively, you can google BMSS on You Tube and you will find the vignettes.  

Free Dress Day

Friday the 18^th August is a free dress day support Bullying No Way Day, with students wearing Orange to support this cause. 

Friday the 14^th September will be a free dress day to support R U OK day. 

Our school leaders will collect a gold coin donation for all students participating.  The money being donated will be equally shared between the student council who are raising money to purchase a chilled water fountain for the junior covered play area, and the Bullying No Way Day/ RU OK Day foundation.

Playgrounds: Keeping our children safe

To assist with keeping all of our students safe, we would like to remind everyone that our playground equipment is not permitted for use before or after school. The equipment requires a teacher on duty to supervise all children for safe play. We appreciate your support with following school procedures and to ensure our children are safe.

In addition to keeping our children safe we ask all parents to ensure they close all school gates when they enter or leave the school grounds.

Curriculum Corner

Mathematics: Open-Ended Questions

At BMSS, our pedagogy is aligned with the ‘Elements of an Effective Mathematics Lesson’. This framework was developed by The Department of Education North Coast Region in consultation with experts in Mathematics. While our mathematics lessons focus on the proficiencies of understanding and fluency, we also focus on the proficiencies of problem solving and reasoning. Open-ended questions are a key part of this learning.

What are open-ended questions?

• They require more than remembering a fact or reproducing a skill.
• Students can learn by answering the questions, and the teacher learns about each student from the attempt.
• There may be several acceptable answers.

Below is an example of a closed question:

• 12 X 5 = 60

Below are two different ways the same question can be ‘open-ended’:

• How many multiplication number sentences can you make = 60?
• How many vehicles do we need to transport 60 people to the pool? Why this many? (justify/prove/explain)

Here are some examples of open-ended questions you might like to use at home.

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

Book Week will be held Week 7, August 21^st to 24^th.

All students from Prep to Year 6 are encouraged to dress as their favourite book character or be inspired by this year’s theme – READ, GROW, INSPIRE on Thursday 24^th August.

The Prep children will be able to show off their costumes at a special get together at 9:00am in the Prep Playground and Year One children will have a get together in the Year One playground at 12:00 midday.

Book Club - Term 3

Thank you to everyone who purchased books from Issue 5 of Book Club.

We received $700 in rewards to purchase new books for the library.

Parades

Parades will continue each week at the following times with parents 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. Any awards that are submitted by the Wednesday in the week prior to the dates shown below will be presented on these parades:

• Week 10           12-15 September          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:

From the office

Upcoming events and payment dates

Please make sure that you have paid the amounts in full by the due dates. Payment for excursions can be made:

• QParents
• BPoint
• Payment window- open Wednesday 8:00am-9:30am

QParents Frequently Asked Questions

How much do I owe?

• QParents enables you to view invoices as well as details of paid invoices. Click the ‘To Pay’ checkbox next to any invoice to make a payment.
• Note: If you are viewing the payment screen within the combined student view (accessed through the Payments tile on your home screen), click on the student name which will navigate you to the individual student profile where you can make a payment.
• Watch this videofor an overview of the payments screen and making online payments in QParents.

If I pay an invoice does that mean my child can attend the event?

• You will also need to give your ‘consent’ (permission) for your child to attend. In the past, we have sent out permission letters however we now use QParents to gain your consent. It is important that you provide consent (your permission for your child to attend the event) as well as pay for the invoice.
  
  

I notice QParents has ‘Consent Management’. What is this?

• Consent Management is a new feature in QParents. It enables you to provide consent (permission) for events/excursions. This is a great feature as it removes the paperwork previously required for every school event your child would attend (please note, you still need to pay for the event as well as give your consent- two part process).

School Student Broadband Initiative – Australian Government

To boost educational opportunities and narrow the digital divide, families without home internet are encouraged to apply for the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI). Access to internet at home can support children to build their digital skills and participate in a world that is more reliant on digital technology.

The Australian Government is supporting the National Broadband Network (NBN) to implement the SSBI to provide free home internet for one year for up to 30,000 unconnected families across Australia with school aged students.

To be eligible for SSBI, a family must:

• Have a child living at home that is enrolled in a Queensland state school in 2023.
• Not have an active internet service at home. Having a mobile internet service does not affect eligibility.
• Be referred by a nominating organisation such as the Department of Education (the department).
• Agree their child has access to a device and has the digital skills to use the internet safely or will be supervised.
• Live in a premises that can access the NBN via a standard connection – this will be checked by NBN.

Referral through the Department

The Department is pleased to support the nomination of families for the SSBI. If you would like to apply for the SSBI please use the link or QR code above OR contact 54772777 for an application (online or paper form) and further information about the initiative. Applications must be submitted by 8 September 2023.

Online application:    SSBI Family application form 

BMSS P & C News

Investments from the P&C

The P&C is proud to be continually investing in the school community and contributing to the physical infrastructure, social environment and emotional wellbeing of BMSS students, families and the wider community. Here are just a few of our capital investments from the last few weeks bringing amazing new facilities and amenities for all to enjoy at BMSS:

School Hall: the foundations have been laid for our new school hall, and you’ll likely have seen this structure start to go UP! The new building will feature:

• A 156sqm Performance Stage with a sound room, and 100sqm worth of store rooms and change rooms to support performances
• Full size state-of-the-art Multipurpose Sports Courts with markings for basketball, badminton, volleyball and more
• Brand new kitchen and servery for the Banksia Cafe school tuckshop, including dry store, cleaning and airlock rooms
• Modern and spacious male and female bathrooms and change rooms
• Huge foyer, garden areas, outdoor seating facilities and an outdoor courtyard for student use and special events
• Covered access, entry and queuing areas with landscaping and disability access

This is all set against the backdrop of our iconic school oval, beloved pine forest and historical classrooms! The P&C is proud to have contributed more than $1.2M into the school hall project. Be sure to follow us on our socials for ongoing updates on this infrastructure project.

Playground & Equipment Additions

At our last P&C meeting, we were pleased to approve a number of funding requests from school staff to further improve and develop school amenities, equipment and playground options for BMSS students. This includes $14,000 for new monkey bars to be installed in the year 1 playground; $27,000 for a range of fun, colourful new playground markings for various play areas around the school; and over $6,000 for robotic equipment for the school STEM program.

Father's Day Stall 2023

This year the Father's Day stall is going to be absolutely epic, with some incredible gifts available to purchase including native plants, potted succulents, ceramic mugs, metal keyrings, a range of tools, hairy-leg boxer shorts, stubby coolers, dad caps, soap-on-a-rope, camping chairs, the world’s smallest leaf blower, BBQ aprons, protein shakes, trophies, locally made premium chocolates AND MORE! Items range from $1 to $15.

This event is a service provided to our school community to help us thank all the dads, heroes, father-figures and role models our children are blessed to have in their lives.

We’ll be releasing a full catalogue of items on our social media platforms prior to the stall so you can help your child plan and budget for the day. Please note that popular items often sell out quick, so to be sure you get your favourite items consider visiting the stall before school. We will need an army of helpers to assist, so please email Margie if you can pop in for an hour or two to help sell items on the day. We’ll have shifts every hour from 7:45am – 2:45pm.

Thank you, and see you there!

Spring Movie Night

Mark the date in your calendar and pull out the picnic blankets – our Spring Movie Night is coming!

Here are the details:

Friday 8 September
Gates open at 5.30pm, movie starts at 6.30pm (or when it gets dark)
Where:  School oval
  Movie to be decided – follow us on social media to vote!
Optional gold coin donation

Buderim Lions will host a BBQ, including a sausage sizzle and delicious wraps with chicken tenderloin and bacon. Our Banksia Cafe will supply the snacks. We'll even wheel out the popcorn machine – what's better than fresh butter popcorn as you watch a fantastic movie under the stars!

We're all for the more, the merrier, so feel free to bring along family and friends. If you haven’t come along to one of our movie nights before, please note they are a family event, so you’ll need to ensure your child/ren are supervised at all times.

See you there!

Uniform Shop News

Winter items – we are still well-stocked in most sizes if you need anything to get you through the last of the cooler weather. This includes jackets, long-sleeved polos, fleece and microfibre tracks, tights and raincoats. A few new items are still left on our clearance rack, and there are many second-hand options available at the moment, too.

2023 Senior Polos – if you would like an extra to get you through to the end of the year, or a fresh one for graduation, we have a handful of this year’s senior polo now available for purchase. Limited sizes, now reduced to $20 each. Please pop into the shop or email uniform@bmsspandc.org to enquire.

Repairs – reminder we have plenty of recycled buttons for school polo shirts available in the Uniform Shop (at no charge) for repairs. If you need some, please pop into the shop, or email and we can send a few home with your student. Replacement chinstraps for crushable hats are also available for purchase.

Flexischools App – there is currently a known issue within the app, where the ‘Shop’ option may not be visible when first opened. If you experience this, please close the app down and restart – this should resolve. Flexischools’ developers are working on a fix. Reminder that online orders can also be placed using the Flexischools website.

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

Tuckshop News

Fun Food Day Menu - Our fabulous team at the Banksia Café is excited to offer a delightful Fun Food Day menu for next week, with orders now open for a fun little treat this term. The menu features some student faves including nuggets, sausage rolls and glazed donuts. Please note that popular items do sell out and are limited, so get your order in quick. To give our tuckshop enough time to prepare orders, a strict cut-off applies. Order now at www.flexischools.com.au - just scroll down and click on "Fun Food Day".

Food Allergies & Intolerances - When ordering food please ensure you list any food allergies or intolerances your child may have. Keeping us informed helps to keep children safe.

Tuesday Trading – Thank you for supporting the new day of trade for the Banksia Café, which is now open for both first and second break every Tuesday! This is in addition to Sushi & Snack Wednesday, and our full service every Thursday and Friday.

We do need your ongoing support to make this extra day viable, so please help us out by ordering on Tuesdays this term to show there is a want and need. Orders can be made via Flexischools at www.Flexischools.com.au.

Outside of School Hours Care (OSHC) News

New Vacation Care Program Out Now!

We are excited to announce the launch of the Spring 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 fossicking, clay sculptures, water inflatables, a visit to The Farm gym, a DIY cinema party, a petting zoo and more!

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 to following link: https://form.jotform.com/230638075093861

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

New Seniors Excursion Program – OSHC is excited to now give children in Grade 5 and 6 the opportunity to participate in an After School Care Senior Program called ‘Involved and Independent.’
This program aims to support the development of autonomy and promote independence. Run in an outdoor environment, it provides opportunities for self-discovery and child-directed learning through excursions, with destinations varying each fortnight and taking place within the Buderim community. It means senior students can explore their community, develop independence and expand life skills.

Excursions include:
Buderim Village Park 
Aomori Sushi
Buderim Lions Park
Manawee
Tom Rickard’s Park

A huge thanks to our valued team at OSHC for continually working to help children of all ages grow and develop within the OSHC service and its many wonderful programs.

Volunteer Opportunities

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We are so grateful 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 in classrooms as well as at the term 3 Working Bee, Breakfast Club every Tuesday morning, tuckshop service throughout the week and at our Community Kitchen Cook-Up. We know that volunteers don’t necessarily have the time, they just have the heart. So, from our hearts to yours, thank you.

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

• Fathers Day Stall: Wednesday 30 August from 7:45am - 2:45pm (email Margie at: marketing@bmsspandc.org if you are free to assist selling items on the day)
• Sewists: If you can sew, we’d love your help sewing scrunchies for the uniform shop. If you can lend a hand, please email: uniform@bmsspandc.org
• 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)
• Term 4 Working Bee: Sunday 8 October from 8am (sign up to help by emailing: kbren35@eq.edu.au)

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