Term 3 Week 6 Newsletter

Term Calendar

2023 School Review

In 2023, our school will be reviewed by the Education department as part of its commitment to review all schools at least once every four years. In preparation for this review, as well as gathering insights to inform our future strategic plan (2023-2026), we would like to gather community feedback.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could complete this anonymous survey, providing feedback about the school’s strengths and potential areas for improvement. This survey will remain open until the end of the term.

Music Matters- BMSS Music

Hello wonderful Buderim Mountain SS community.

As a new teacher to the school in 2022 let me say how grateful I am to be in this position. The staff, the administration, the P & C, parents, and the students themselves (everyone) have contributed to me feeling appreciated and very welcome. Having said that, I find myself somewhat in shock that we’re now well into the second half of the year already!

I will quickly glowingly mention (introduce) my two ‘offsiders’ in the music department who are also new to the school this year, Mr Stuart Scullet-Dean (Strings) and Mrs Margot Payne (Brass, Woodwind & Percussion).

Both of these enthusiastic, experienced and hard working music educators have waltzed in with high expectations and respectfully demanded the same from all of the students. As a result, the students are loving it and the bands are sounding amazing.

We also have Junior (Year 1, 2 and 3) and Senior (Year 4, 5 and 6) choirs up and running. The Senior choir will perform at the Year 3 & 4 parade on Thursday in week 8 for the first time this year. They are super excited. The Junior choir performed at the end of last term and will do so again before the end of Term 3. I’ll keep you posted.

Also, in the Arts sphere this term is the annual running of “Buderim’s Got Talent”. This has been wonderfully managed by senior leaders in the Arts committee. We are into the second week of heats with all finals to be held in the hall early Term 4. After watching and judging some of the heats, I have been blown away by the student performances so far. The heats have been run without an audience but come finals, will be open to a very, very lucky audience that will be spoilt for entertainment.

In the music room on a day to day basis we have students creating sound stories, playing ukulele, writing songs and discovering the importance of music in celebration and life. I find the students are engaged, brave and most importantly, open to any musical challenge placed in front of them.

As if there isn’t enough going on, I constantly have students turning up at the music room to show me the amazing skills they are developing (all very welcome of course). Looking to the future, I see the development of a “Rock Band” program to feed the need of those that just have to ‘ROCK OUT’.

Regards,

Pete Jackson - Classroom music teacher

Buderim Mountain SS

Instrumental Music

The Instrumental Music Program is a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn a musical instrument through the school and to participate in the school String Ensemble and Concert Bands. If your child is in either Year 2, 3, 4 or 5 and is interested in learning a String, Brass, Woodwind or Percussion instrument and would like to join our Instrumental Music Program in 2023, please click on the link below to complete the Instrumental Music Expression of Interest Survey by Friday 26^th August 2022.

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

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

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

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

Junior Band Workshop

Congratulations to the Junior Band students who participated in a recent workshop with musicians from Brightwater State School. The students had the opportunity to work with a guest conductor from Brisbane, Mrs Alisa Jones. The workshop helped to improve student’s listening and practical skills, as well as the overall band sound and confidence in the ensemble setting. It was wonderful to see how well both schools worked and played together as well as making new ‘muso’ friends.

The culminating concert for parents at the end of the day was fantastic. It was amazing to see how much they achieved in just one day.

Representative Sports

Congratulations to Sophie B who was recently selected in the Nambour District Cricket Team to compete at the Sunshine Coast Regional Trials.

Congratulations also to Jai A, who after playing in the Nambour District Softball Team, was selected in the Sunshine Coast Regional Trials to compete at the Queensland Trials.

All the best to Sophie and Jai at their respective competitions.

Nambour District Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to the following students who represented our school at the Nambour District Athletics Carnival:

Aaliyah T, Ava F, Beau B, Byron B, Charlotte S, Chelsea P, Eden L, Ellie E, Emma D, Evie R, Flossie S, Henry R, Jack K, Ky B, Lucas E, Nicole D, Rocco E, Taj M, Will O, Xavier P, Zali M, Jacob S, Stella P, Tanner C, Isabella D and Laila F.

Our students did a terrific job on the day and tried their very best. A special mention must go to the following students for their results:

Thank you to all of the parents who were able to attend and support our students as well as Mr Eakins, Mrs Dalton and Mr Hawes for assisting on the day.

Nambour District Athletics Carnival Photo Gallery

Australian Pinnacle Dance Challenge

On Saturday 30^th July, the Buderim Junior and Senior Dance Teams competed at the Pinnacle Dance Challenge at St Teresa’s College at Noosa. This was our second competition performing in front of an audience, so we weren’t as nervous this time around!

It was a wonderful experience to be part of a team and represent our school and work towards making our dance as polished as possible. The competition was tough on the day with many schools performing.  The juniors came third for their section, Junior Jazz.  The seniors also did well in a very competitive field and while they did not place, they definitely received the loudest crowd applause!

We have learnt so much about teamwork and persistence but most of all we have had so much fun! We have one more performance in September and cannot wait! Mrs McConnel and Miss O’Keefe have worked so hard the entire year to help us perform at our best and we hope we make them proud!

By Xanthe W and Sophie J

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 Eliya and Will (3B):

Year 3 went to Cosmodome to learn about how day and night happens. We learnt that the Earth is a sphere. In the past, people thought that the world was flat and if you travelled too far, you would fall off the edge and monsters would get you!

We also learnt that the Sun does not move; it is the Earth that rotates around the Sun. Daytime means that Australia is facing the Sun. The Earth is always rotating around the sun so each side of the Earth gets sunlight. It takes 365 days for the Earth to orbit around the Sun. We had a fun time at Cosmodome and we learnt a lot.

Prep 100 Days of School Celebration

On Monday 1^st August the Prep students and staff celebrated 100 days of Prep.  This included dressing up as 100-year olds.  We did lots of fun activities in our room including Race to 100 Maths Games, writing what we have learned in the last 100 days and building with 100 objects. 

Prep Street Science Incursion

The Preps had an exciting visit from the Street Science team. They had so much fun learning about science and participating in a snow making sensory workshop. Students learnt about what they can see, hear, smell, taste and touch. They participated in a hands-on investigation where they made and explored snow. The Preps described the snow as fluffy, soft, squishy and like cotton wool.

Prep Street Science Photo Gallery

Paul Franklin Rugby League Competition

In week 3 of Term 3, Buderim Mountain entered a mixed year 5 and 6 rugby league side into the 2022 Paul Franklin Shield rugby league carnival. It is the first leg of the Mark West Cup carnival that is run for the Sunshine Coast Region. All primary schools are invited to participate.

Our team has actually been training since Term 4 last year (when it wasn’t raining) and were called the Mark West Cup Squad. They even had the option to buy a training shirt.

The Paul Franklin carnival day was excellent in terms of organisation, participation and results.

Our side finished in third place but were very unlucky not to have won the day.

We won our pool matches 24 – 0 and 28 – 0. This placed us in the semi-finals which finished 12-12 but we missed out as the other school scored first try. This team went on to win the day.

Our final for and against finished at 140-20 which was a great effort.

Thank you to Mr Johnson and Miss Page for your coaching in the lead up and good work on the day.

We are looking forward to next year when we will enter again and more students will get to experience playing rugby league (the greatest game of all!).

Mr Allen

Coaching Coordinator

Student Free Day

Please be aware that Friday 2 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.

2023 Classes

At the start of next term, we will begin the process of developing class lists for 2023. 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 2023, please complete the following survey by Friday 16 September:

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 7 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).

The Perks Project

Our most recent PERKS lesson focussed on Friendship.

Mrs Brennan used a book called “Friendship is like a See Saw” written by local author and psychologist Shona Innes.

This book explores the “ups and downs” that occur in friendships and the tricky moments that can arise. We talked about how to keep our friendship see saw balanced.

Students explored the following:

• What makes a good friend?
• Making and Keeping friends
• My very best friend will always be me – when we are a good friend to ourselves, we are able to be a good friend to others and keep the see saw balanced.
• Social skills that balance the friendship see saw
• Behaviours that tip the friendship see saw
• What to do when the friendship see saw is tipped

Teachers will refer to our Friendship See Saw poster below in conversations with students.

Shona Innes has written a series of books called BIG HUG BOOKS. They will be available for borrowing from our school library.

GRATITUDE

As we approach Father’s Day we will also be talking about and practising GRATITUDE.

What is Gratitude?

Gratitude is pausing to notice and appreciate the things that we often take for granted, like having a place to live, food, clean water, friends, family, even computer access. It's taking a moment to reflect on how fortunate we are when something good happens — whether it's a small thing or a big thing.

How to Teach Children Gratitude

• Research and Evidence
• Saying Thank You
• Ask Gratitude Questions
• Perform Acts of Kindness
• Model Gratitude –Talk about the things you are grateful for. ...
• Family Gratitude Project & tell your kids why you are grateful for them. ...
• Support a charitable event or organisation. ...
• Establish a Gratitude Ritual – talk about what you are grateful for regularly with your children
• Look for the Silver Lining
• Be consistent

3 Ways to Practise Gratitude

• Notice good things, look for them, appreciate them
• Savour, absorb, and really pay attention to those good things
• Express your gratitude to yourself, write it down, or thank someone

How do you show gratitude?

Say: "It was really kind of you to…," "It really helped me out when you…," "You did me a big favour when…," "Thank you for listening when…," "I really appreciated it when you taught me…," or "Thank you for being there when…." You also can write your gratitude in a letter. Express gratitude by doing a kindness.

Curriculum Corner - BMSS Science Night

BMSS Science Night

Friday 9th September 4.30pm - 8pm

Buderim Mountain State School will be hosting a ‘Science Night’ Friday 9^th September.

The evening includes interactive activities from 4:30pm.

At 6:00pm, we will have a science show followed by a talk from Dr. Brad Tucker. He will be sharing fascinating information in relation to all things space.

Please bring a blanket and find a spot to watch on the oval.

Please note: Brad Tucker’s session is catered for students in Year 3 and higher.

Come along and have some ‘scientific’ fun:

• Check out robotic activities and take part in some LEGO Sumo or Ozobot fun
• Play classic arcade games using Makey Makeys
• Hands on science activities
• Robotic LEGO display
• 3D Printing
• Street Science – hands on activities
• Street Science Family Show
• Brad Tucker

Our wonderful P&C will be selling food from the tuckshop on the night.

STREET SCIENCE

Come and witness some awesome science with the Street Science team as we take you on a journey into the spectacular world of science.  Experience a range of hands-on activities with roaring chemical reactions, create fire, and drop the temperature with the mind-bending properties of liquid nitrogen. Tailored to suit students of all ages in attendance, this show will amaze and leave you and your students wanting to learn more about science.

I would like to thank Craig Johnson for organising the evening and the many teachers who’ve volunteered to conduct activities.

National Science Week

Our Curriculum Overviews are located on the website.

Kristie O’Keefe

(Head of Curriculum)

2023 Prep Enrolments

Please be aware that Prep enrolments for 2023 are due to our school office by Friday 16 September and we thank families who have submitted enrolment forms already.  Early enrolment assists us with planning for the 2023 school year. If you are aware of any families who would like further information on our Prep program, Mr Readshaw is taking Prep enrolment tours most Mondays from 9:30am throughout the term – please book through the school office. Please see the link below for more details.

Parades

Parades will continue each week at the following times and we have resumed face to face parades with parents welcome to attend:

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           12-16 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:

Finance News from the Admin Team

Finance News

Currently, we have many families who have credit balances appearing on their account, but may be unaware of how to use them.

Negative amounts which appear on your statement indicate a credit on your account and do not require payment.

If you have multiple items for payment, please deduct any credit showing (negative amounts) from the amount owing and only pay the balance.

To apply a credit which is less than an invoiced amount, short pay the invoice and the school will match the credit to complete your payment.

To use a credit to cover the full amount of the invoice, please contact the school and request the credit on the account be used to cover the payment of the invoice.

See the attached example Debtor Statement for advice on how to interpret your account.

Preferred Methods for Payment:

1. QParents (Secure Online Parent Portal)

• New parents should have received an email with details of how to register. If not, please email info@buderimmountainss.eq.edu.au  
• If parents require assistance with registration for QParents, help with using QParents, or would like more information, they can:
• visit the QParents online help guide (https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/help ) 
• call 13 QGOV (13 74 68)

1. BPoint (Secure Online/Phone Portal)
   

• https://www.bpoint.com.au/payments/dete 
• Phone: 1300 631 073
  

1. EFTPOS at the Payment Collection Window at the back of the Administration Office between 8:00am-9:30am
2. Direct deposit – Details of the school bank account are listed on all notes

• Please ensure EQ Id number plus invoice number/activity is supplied for correct identification

Please be aware that electronic payments can take up to three (3) business days to appear in the school account. If a closing date is approaching or has passed, please contact the office for advice prior to making your payment. Payments which are not received by the closing date may prevent your child from participating in the event.

We are receiving many phone calls from parents asking if invoice payments can be made using credit cards over the phone. Unfortunately, this has not been an option since September 2018 to ensure the protection of cardholder information.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact our finance team.

Invoices for all school related events are emailed to parents and make take up to 24hours or overnight to appear on your QParent account.

Often parents advise that they have not received the email. Please check your junk emails regularly to ensure that you are not missing this important information.

Student Resource Scheme (SRS)

As from 2020, it became an audit requirement for ALL students to complete a Participation Agreement Form to indicate their intention to either participate or not in the Student Resource Scheme. Emails were sent out yesterday to those parents who have not yet returned a signed form. If you have received an email regarding this, please complete the form and return it to the office as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact the school and ask to speak to our finance team or email: accounts@buderimmountainss.eq.edu.au

Tuckshop Ordering & Food Allergies

BMSS P & C Socials

Follow Us on Socials

Stay up-to-date and make sure you follow us on social media.  Our accounts always have lots of great information.

Access our website and socials using the links below:

BMSS P & C News

P & C Meeting

The next P&C meeting is on Wednesday 24th August at 5.30 pm in the Library or via Zoom. Everyone is welcome to attend P&C meetings, which provide a forum to hear about the progress of the school and the P&C Association.

Father's Day Stall

The Father's Day Stall is on soon! It will run over two days – Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th August.

The price points will be between $3 to $10. For younger children, it's a good idea to put the money in an envelope or zip lock bag.

The stall will open at 8 am on both days for children that can't attend with their class. We'll be in the undercover area near the Year 2/3 playground (adjacent to the Hall).

To support 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle', we ask that each child bring their gift bag to the stall on the day they attend.

Stall volunteers are needed!

We would love to have you help out at the stall. It's lots of fun and a great way to extend your circle of BMSS friends!

Timeslots available:

Monday 29th August:

7:00 am to 9:00 am – 2 people

9:00 am to 10:40 am - 2 people

11.20 am to 1.30 pm - 4 people

Tuesday 30th August:

9:00 am to 10:40 am - 6 people

11.20 am to 1.30 pm - 4 people

To volunteer, please contact Kristy by email at marketing@bmsspandc.org

New members are always welcome. 

Simply email the Secretary at secretary@bmsspandc.org

to get the required membership form.

Get involved!

Expression of Interest - Advertising Billboard

We are taking calls for an Expression of Interest for advertising on the billboard in Main Street on the school oval fence.

The opportunity for business advertising is available for tender.  The signage position has high exposure to vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Applications close 12 noon on Thursday 1 September. 

Tenders and enquiries are to be directed to Naomi Jones at accounts@bmsspandc.org

Trivia Night

Trivia Night was a *HUGE* success – and it was so much fun! Thank you to everyone who came along and supported us. We're pleased to announce we raised $10,000 to put towards the new playground near the tuckshop.

The theme was TV which included streaming, free-to-air and movies. Teams dressed up as The Block, NCIS, A group of Extras, Peaky Blinders, Playschool, Kath & Kim, Farmer Wants a Wife, and the Executive Team went as Scrubs. But The Handmaidens took out the first prize, winning the competition – never underestimate a Handmaiden because they are fierce!

The fabulous Miss Lady Saint Diva hosted and entertained – and I'm sure there are a lot of sore cheeks from all that smiling and laughter – she certainly was a hoot!

A massive shout out to our sponsors and businesses that donated auction and raffle prizes. Check out all these excellent businesses who supported the event and the photo gallery using the link below.

Trivia Night Sponsors

STEM Family Night

Join us for an evening of STEM with lots of hands-on activities for all ages, a mind-blowing stage show and delicious food catered by our fantastic Banksia Café.

Date: Friday 9th September

Time: 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm

Where: STEM Lab, Library, Year 2/3 Playground and the School Oval

Who: All BMSS families and Buderim community members welcome

Food: available for purchase from 5.00 pm to 7.30 pm 👇 see below for menu

Here's the line-up of awesome activities 👇

4.30 pm – 5.45 pm: Hands-on activities as well as Science Experiment demonstrations

* Robotics

* Classic Arcade Games (Makey Makeys)

* Skill Testers (Year 6 Science)

* Kodu Game Lab

* Hands-on Science Experiments

* Hands-on Street Science Activity

6.00: Street Science Show (school oval)

Come and witness some fabulous science with the Street Science team as we take you on a journey into the spectacular world of science. Experience a range of roaring chemical reactions, create fire, and drop the temperature with the mind-bending properties of liquid nitrogen. Activities tailored to suit students of all ages in attendance.

7.00: All Things' Space' with Dr Brad Tucker + 'Stargazing' (school oval)

Don't forget your picnic blankets and chairs for the show!

Uniform Shop

Jackets Wanted

Many families are looking for second-hand jackets as the weather cools, but we have low stock. If you have cleaned out the cupboards and have outgrown school jackets and jumpers, we would gratefully receive them!

Senior Polos

We have had a small number of the 2022 Year 6 polo shirts available for purchase—limited sizes. Please contact the Uniform Shop by email uniform@bmsspandc.org or pop in during opening hours to enquire.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Monday 8.15am - 10.00am

Thursday 2.00pm - 3.15pm

Orders can also be placed online via Flexischools.

Tuckshop

Be part of the fun this term

Volunteering at the Banksia Café is a fantastic way to get involved with your community, make new friends and give back. If you haven't had a chance to volunteer this year, we would love to have you come and be part of the fun.

Click here to sign up to volunteer at the Banksia Café.

Can't commit to a regular spot, or the available times don't suit you? 

The good news is you can still help out. All you need to do is reach out to Fiona in the tuckshop at tuckshop@bmsspandc.org

Upcoming Specials

WEEK 7 – 25/26 August

$5.50

Quesadillas served with sour cream and fresh tomato salsa

• Pulled pork
• Grilled corn, roasted sweet potato and black beans (v)

WEEK 8 – 1/2 September

$5.00

Pesto Pasta (v)

• Add chicken $1.00
• Add parmesan $0.50

Gluten-free available $0.50

WEEK 9 – 8/9 September

$6.50

Homemade Cheeseburger

Served with meat pattie, lettuce & tomato

• Add salad (carrot, beetroot, cucumber) $0.50

OSHC

Spring Vacation Care Program

Our Spring Vacation Care program is out now! There's lots of fabulous interactive incursions and excursions to keep the kids entertained for the entire holiday break.

Here's a sneak peek of some of our exciting days:

* Dreamworld

* The Big Boing

* The Amazing Race

* Sea Life

* Timezone

* Buderim Festival

Check out the full program by clicking the link below.

Bookings will fill up fast, so make sure you jump on the 'Xplor' app to book your children's favourite days so they don't miss out!

In the Community