2024 - Term 4, Week 6 Newsletter

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Staff Farewells and Welcome

At the end of this school year, we say farewell to staff who are retiring – Mrs Jo Duffy and Mrs Jenny Simpson.

Mrs Duffy has taught at a number of schools over her 40 year career including Kin Kin, Pomona, Woongarra, Thabeban, Beachmere, Currimundi and Buderim Mountain State School. Mrs Duffy began at our school in 2008 and has taught in the junior school during this time.

Mrs Simpson has taught at Buderim Mountain State School since 2013. Her teaching career of almost 40 years also included teaching roles at Central State School in Mt Isa, Landsborough State School and Glass House Mountains State School.

Both ladies have contributed to the education of hundreds of students during this time, and we thank them both for their commitment and dedication to the Queensland public education system. We also wish both Mrs Duffy and Mrs Simpson all the best in retirement.  

In 2025, we welcome the following staff members to our school:

• Joshua McMullen          (Wonga Beach State School)
• Kaitlyn Burton               (Bounty Boulevard State School, Murgon State School)
• Sandy Blooranta           (Atherton State School)

I’m sure our Buderim community will join me in welcoming our new staff members in 2025.

Farewell Mrs Duffy and Mrs Simpson

2024 School Opinion Survey Highlights

A big thank you to our parents and staff for completing the School Opinion Surveys again in 2024. The surveys are implemented confidentially through our Central Office and we are pleased with the following highlights. The results below include satisfaction with each question across Buderim Mountain State School, schools across North Coast Region as well as schools across Queensland:

2024 Academic Highlights

This year, our students have collectively continued to do their best to reach their full potential with their learning. We are pleased to share the attached information that summarises our students’ academic achievements so far this year. A big thank you to our students for all of your hard work as well as our staff members, parents and caregivers for your ongoing support of our students’ learning.

Preparing for 2025

To ensure we are able to plan as accurately as possible, families are asked to assist with the following:

• Letting any families know, who are intending to have students enrol in any P-6 year level at BMSS, to submit an enrolment form at the school office as soon as possible
• Letting the office staff know of any students who are transferring to other schools at the end of 2024 in an email via info@buderimmountainss.eq.edu.au
• Letting the office staff know of any students who will not be present from the beginning of the school year (eg. For holidays). It is crucial that we know of all students who will be returning, but may be away at the beginning of the school year as they are also counted in our total enrolment and will contribute to maximising the number of teachers we are entitled to. This in turn, reduces the ratio of teachers to students across the school. Once again, please email this information to info@buderimmountainss.eq.edu.au.

2025 Student Leaders

Over recent weeks, we have finalised the selection process for our 2025 Student Leadership positions. A big thank you to all students who applied for positions.  It was a challenging selection process due to the quality and calibre of our applicants. Our School Captains will be announced in a few weeks time.  Congratulations to the following students who have been selected Leaders for 2025:

2025 Booklists

Orders are open for 2025 booklists and they can be placed online through Your Office Choice. All orders need to be placed by 16 December 2025 to qualify for free delivery.

QParents

To assist with invoicing and receiving payments for incursions and excursions, the school is asking all parents to register for Qparents.  Once each class in the school has 100% of parents registered for Qparents, each child in that class will receive a Juice Ice Block.  Please see below for how to register for Qparents:

To register for Qparents, you will need to follow 4 easy steps

1. Check that you have received your unique invitation code sent to your email. This also includes your child’s EQ ID number (if you haven’t received this, email our HR team to assist via resources@buderimmountainss.eq.edu.au),
2. You need an active email account
3. Access to 100 points of ID to verify your identity. (See table below)
4. Go to https://qparents.qld.edu.au and register

Road Safety

To help keep our school community safe, all parents and students are reminded to please use the crossings provided when crossing the road.  

Tuckshop Day

Tuckshop Day was celebrated last week as we shared a big thank you for everyone who assists with making sure our tuckshop runs so well. Fiona and her team do an amazing job and we are very thankful for this. We are very fortunate to have such a wonderful staff organising and running our Café.

In Our Classrooms

Prep ES

In English we are reading Macca the Alpaca.  I love Macca because he is kind and cute.  By Jasmine

1MP

In English we have been studying lots of different types of procedural texts.  We are learning to write a detailed procedural text with adjectives, nouns, verbs and adverbs so that if you were an alien, you would know what to do.  We really love writing procedures because it’s fun and I like learning. Lara

2WS

In 2WS we love to learn….

Poppy and Chloe really like multiplication.

Holly, Ash, Olive and Ollie really like writing narratives. They have enjoyed writing their own new event.

Amity and Arya enjoy learning all about Water in Science.

Betsy and Arya like using Book Creator on the Ipads.

Mya enjoyed our visit to the Pioneer Cottage.

Henry loves numbers and number facts.

Alfie works hard to use split and jump strategy to solve 2 digit addition and subtraction.

Grace, Betsy and Poppy enjoy all artistic pursuits.

Lachie says, thumbs up to STEM.

Quinn looooooves homework.

Ollie enjoys health lessons with Mr Hawes.

Tate, Ash, Kaiden, Olive, Mya and Chloe enjoy everything we do.

Xander likes partitioning 3 digit numbers and problem solving.

And….of course, EVERYONE loves playtime with our friends.

3LS

In 3LS we have been reading Kumiko and the Dragon. Now we are writing a story and publishing it onto our iPads. We enjoyed reading Kumiko and the Dragon and our favourite part is using Book Creator to make our fear story into a book.

Sarah and Bruno

4CS

We have had a great time learning in 4CS this year.  We have had two wonderful teachers, and it has been the best year ever!  Seb

I loved the egg drop experiment because it gave us a challenging, yet fun thing to do in school time. India 

I have loved going to music every Tuesday because we get to play songs on the ukulele – Anahad

I have loved year four because we do so much fun stuff like excursions and concerts.  Year 4 is my favourite year because my teacher is really helpful and always pushing people to do their best. Havana  

My favourite part of year 4 has been the whole of Maths because I really really love learning about fractions and how to solve times tables and other stuff. I love Maths! Charlie 

In PE I love the cricket training because I play cricket, and I even do better with the PE. Harry 

I have loved how nice my teachers are, especially in Science - Ruby 

My favourite part of this year has been going to Australia Zoo because I was in a small group with India, Vivienne, Kenni and Sebastian. First, we saw a Goanna and then we went on a trip to Africa where we saw the meerkats, the giraffes and the zebras. Asha

My favourite part of the year was our Australia Zoo trip because I really enjoyed seeing all the amazing animals with my friends. - Aiden 

My favourite part of the year was going to Australia Zoo because we got to see animals with our friends and see the croc show. I have had a great year with 4CS. Eli 

I loved when we went to Australia Zoo because I saw snakes and the croc show. Maddex

This year we got to visit Australia Zoo to help us learn about life cycles which we were studying in Science. I really loved learning facts about the different animals – Cole 

We have loved having Mrs S as our deputy principal this year because she is very nice and kind and easy to talk to. I love it when she visits our class and asks us about our learning – Louisa

My favourite part of this year has been the egg drop experiment because my egg survived! Sebastian

In my HPE class I have been enjoying swimming on Mondays and learning new things – Franchesca 

At swimming we got to learn some cool surviving skills in the pool like sculling which is like swimming without splashing or using up too much energy – Parker

My favourite part of the year has been swimming with my classmates because I get to go in the pool and it's lots of fun! Sophia 

What we have valued about 4CS this year is that the teachers have been really nice to us all year – Viviene 

My favourite part of the year has been doing drama club on Tuesday with Miss Croxton and Mrs Mac - Ivy 

I have loved joining robotics and making and designing new codes to train the robot – Coen

I have found English quite challenging because I’m not the best at it, but my teacher is always here to help me – Zack 

I found that in swimming the Individual Medley was really challenging for me, but when Miss Chester said          “Individual Medley people if you want to race line up”, I knew that I was a strong and brave swimmer. Sophia 

My favourite part of the year has been going to drama because we do lots of acting and fun drama games and Mrs McConnel is really nice - Kenni 

My favourite part of the year has been robotics because we programmed robots and flew drones. Bodhi 

My favourite part of year 4 was when we got to go to Australia Zoo because I like to know facts about animals. Spencer 

5SV and 5MT

In HASS, we are learning about factors that influence consumer choices. We are learning about fundraising and the different factors that may help the consumer make a decision. We looked at environmental factors (wrapping), personal factors (likes and dislikes), economic factors (budget), psychological factors (advertising) and social factors (trends). In class we are running a real-life fundraiser. First, we conducted a survey based on the personal factors of our class. Based on the top three lolly choices, we made a decision. We made posters to advertise a lolly guess fundraiser and made $213 in just our first week over all Year 5 classes. Over three weeks, we are aiming to make $300 for a Year 5 Pizza Party at the end of the year. We are learning lots by participating in a real-world activity.

In Science this term we are learning all about Matter and what are the different states of Matter. So far, we have learnt about Solids, Liquids and Gas. We have been learning about the atoms and molecules that make matter. We have conducted lots of different experiments. One that we are doing right now is an experiment to see how water evaporates and changes its state of matter. To begin we filled 2 cups with water and put one cup outside and the other cup inside. Throughout the week we will check on the 2 cups, measuring them daily to see which cup evaporates the quickest.

6SA

Currently in Year 6 we have been learning many new things. In English we have been writing an essay about whether informative or literary texts are better at providing a message. The informative text is a Southern Asian Moon Bears brochure, and the literary text is called Moon Bear Rescue by Kim Dale. Our essay has to include our opinion on which text informs the reader on the message better. In HASS we have been learning about global connections and the imports and exports of Australia. Something exciting we did this term was our science assessment. It was about the growth of mould on bread in different conditions. We observed nine days of mould growth in the following locations, cupboard, window, and fridge. We found that the fridge had no mould growth and has the best conditions to stop the bread from going mouldy. The cupboard was the worst location to store the bread as it grew heaps of mould on it. Our Japanese assessment this term is speaking Japanese. We work in groups of 2 to 3, and we present a speech to Sensei (our teacher). Something we are looking forward to is graduation because the year 6’s get to go to the movies and Aussie World. Although we have to leave our friends, we are excited for the journey into high school. We are looking forward to the rest of the year and high school!

By Harper and Matilda – 6SA

Year 1 Science Incursion

This week Year 1 enjoyed a Science show from Big Bang Education, learning all about Light and Sound.  It was a great experience for all to extend our learning and consolidate our understanding about how sources of light and sounds are made and changed. Students explored how to compare the volume and pitch of different instruments; experiment with different ways to make sounds and discover colours that make up sunlight. This is what some of the students had to say about what they learnt and enjoyed:

Vincent: It was good because there were light and sound things that you could play with. You could look through a kaleidoscope and you could see rainbows.

Archie: It was great! It was really fun because I really liked the ultraviolet beads. I also liked when we got to play with the instruments and the light sources.

Rowie: I liked the show because there were lots of cool activities. We got to make lots of sounds using hollow objects.

Bree: I liked the part when we went outside and saw how the ultraviolet beads changed colours. I liked the part where we put on glasses and saw lots of rainbows when we looked up at the lights.

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Yr 5 Street Science Incursion

Hi, our names are Eden and Ivy from year 5. The year 5s had an incursion on the 5th November 2024 for science. In the first session we had a theory lesson about all the states of matter. We used special lenses to look at a light source. Later we returned for a hands on learning session.  We made slime and blew bubbles in them through a straw. Then we made fake snow. All you need is water and nappy powder. The powder was good to soak up all the water - that’s why it is used in nappies. We got to keep the slime and fake snow we made and take it all home.

Year 6 Surfing

Term 4 Surfing has been underway for 2 weeks now with some awesome conditions greeting the kids both mornings. Quite a few students who took part in Term 1 have returned, with about 10 new students diving in and giving it a go as well.

There are some talented surfers amongst the group with lots of waves caught across the board. Of course there are plenty of wipe outs as well!

Maroochy Surf School’s instructors are great with the kids, teaching them how to read the different conditions each week, highlighting beach and water safety as well as helping the students catch some waves while also offering lots of encouragement.

We have three more weeks to go before wrapping things up for the year. Surfing will again be offered to Year 6 students early in Term 1 next year with notes to go out during the first couple of days of term.

Thanks

Mr. J

Volunteer Morning Tea

We are very fortunate at Buderim Mountain State School to literally have hundreds of volunteers who assist with the ongoing successful operation of our wonderful school. From assisting in the classroom and at P&C events to helping in the tuckshop, working bees, story dogs and Walk to School Safely program (to name a few), we appreciate the assistance of our volunteers. Thank you to all volunteers who have helped throughout the 2025 year. Your assistance is certainly appreciated, and we would like to invite you all to our volunteer morning tea on Wednesday the 27^th November at 9 am.  We would also like to thank our P&C for organizing this event.

Year 6 Graduation and Farewell

Wednesday 11 December will see our Year 6 students graduate in preparation for the important transition to secondary school. The ceremony will begin at 1:00pm and conclude at 3:00pm at the Buderim Mountain State School Hall. There will be a number of speeches as well as the announcement of our Year 6 annual awards. All Year 6 students will also receive their graduation certificate. This year, we have approximately 160 Year 6 students graduating and we would like to thank each of them for their significant contribution to our school and wish them all well in their future endeavors. A big thank you to our staff members, parents and P&C members who have been involved in preparing for the ceremony, which I am sure will be an enjoyable afternoon for all attendees. After the Graduation Ceremony concludes, there will be a complimentary afternoon tea provided for all students and guests who attend.  A very big thank you to our P & C for arranging the catering for this special event.

Year 2 Craft Cottage Excursion

In weeks 2 and 3, the year 2 classes visited the Pioneer Cottage as a part of their Term 4 HASS Unit. The excursion was a delightful day of discovery to enhance the students’ knowledge and understanding of how technology has changed over time. The students received a tour of the Pioneer Cottage, with its huge range of fascinating historical relics and then enjoyed some old-fashioned games including marbles, sack races and quoits. Buderim Mountain State School are very grateful for the volunteers at the Pioneer Cottage and the knowledge and enthusiasm they shared.

“My favourite thing was the sack race because it was really fun and I was really proud that I won one of the races.” – Roman

“My favourite thing was seeing the dining room and the old wood fire.” – Olive Mc

“I really liked looking at the games room and seeing the old game of ‘knuckles’.” - Ryan

“My favourite thing was imagining we were going back in time.” – Adelie

First Lego League Regional Tournament

This year's theme for the First Lego League competition is titled 'Submerged'. With the project focus being "a problem faced by people who explore the oceans", we found the topic to be a little challenging to begin with but after talking with Miss Thompson the students really connected with shark nets and the impact that they have on the marine life that they catch (referred to as 'by-catch'). The team has had the opportunity to chat to many 'experts' in this field including marine biologists, scientists, conservationists, education officers and surf lifesaving drone pilots.

The students’ project idea (a little forward thinking due to current technology) is a buoy that can be deployed by a drone when it sees a certain species of shark that the pilot feels could threaten beach goers. The buoy is deployed and emits a pulse that is aiming to deter the shark from the area. The electromagnetic pulse doesn't hurt any other animals, as sharks have electromagnetic sensors. There is no silver bullet for protecting people at the beach, but the students feel their idea is better for the marine life and, therefore, better for the scientists who study those particular animals. They named their idea 'Beach Guardian'.

While this was happening, they also had to build and code a robot to complete a number of different missions on a 'submerged' themed board. Many hours went into researching missions online, building attachments and coding the robot, which we named Bruce after the shark in 'Finding Nemo' (which was named after the robotic shark used when Steven Spielberg made Jaws).

So together with their Beach Guardian and Bruce, they headed out to the regional competition at Woombye (Suncoast Christian College) Saturday 2nd November and competed alongside 16 other teams. Bruce was consistent throughout the table runs, the students displayed awesome ‘Core Values’ (important aspects including Teamwork, Inclusion and Fun) and they delivered an impressive presentation to a panel of judges about their Beach Guardian idea.

At the end of the day, the Circuit Crew was named ‘Overall Champions’. The feedback they received across all aspects of the day was impressive and is a credit to the 7 students who make up the team. Their reward is a trip up to Gladstone in a couple of weeks to take part in the Northern Nationals. It is now time to reconnect with our experts and maybe connect with some new ones. The team will aim to improve the missions so Bruce will hopefully score even more points at Northern Nationals in Gladstone.

A big shout out to all the staff who’ve helped out: Miss Thompson, Miss Peall, Miss O'Keefe and Miss Croxton. Every little bit of help has been invaluable to the students. We also wish to thank the parents for being flexible and allowing your children to stay back after school and dropping them off on weekends.

We will let you know how we go in Gladstone.

Mr J.

School Sport

P - 3 Funday

 With beautiful blue skies and a bright sunny day, the children in Grades Prep – 3 had a fantastic time at our annual P – 3 Fun Day. They were able to demonstrate their skills of running, jumping, throwing, catching and kicking in a variety of different rotations, whilst grooving away to their favourite tunes! It was lovely hearing the oval filled with laughter and smiles all around. A big shout out to our Year 6 student leaders for their great organisation and consistent positive encouragement towards our Junior School children, ensuring they had a fair go at each activity. Looking forward to next year’s event already!

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Swimming Carnivals

Our dedicated PE teachers are putting the finishing touches on the planned swimming carnivals for years 3 – 6 to be held in week 10 of this term.  On Monday 2 December our years 5 and 6 students enjoy the water first followed by years 3 and 4 on Friday 6 December. It is pleasing to see so many students excited to participate in the planned events of freestyle, backstroke, breast stroke, butterfly and the individual medley.  Students are reminded to bring hats, sun cream and water bottles for their carnival, and to have applied sun cream before school on the day of their carnival. Students are encouraged to wear rash shirts. Any parents attending are reminded to bring a chair and shade is limited.

Final results and age champions will be included in the first newsletter in 2025. Please be aware that the times collected on the day from each student will be compared against the qualifying times that the Nambour District Association set.  Students will be notified early next year if they will be representing Buderim Mountain State School at the Nambour District Swimming Trial in February 2025.  A maximum of two students for each swimming style and distance per age group will be selected. If your child participates in a squad and would like to submit 100m, 200m and 400m times for various strokes, they may meet selection requirement to participate at the district and regional trial. Mr Hawes needs these times emailed to him on ahawe5@eq.edu.au before December 13.  

Extracurricular Performing Arts Showcase

Tuesday November 12 sees our amazingly talented rock bands, dance teams, choirs and drama clubs put on an unforgettable evening of entertainment for all families and friends.  Anyone who has attended any of our previous Arts Extravaganza evenings knows the night will be action packed with quality entertainment. 

The Showcase starts at 6PM, with tickets on sale via the BMSS P &C Website or via the QR code on the below flyer. There is also a great range of food available from our Banksia Café for purchase on the evening. We look forward to seeing you there!

Instrumental Music Extravaganza Evening

On Tuesday 22nd October, the Instrumental Music Program here at Buderim Mountain State School presented yet again another fabulous evening of entertainment, showcasing the many talents of our Concert Bands, Jazz Band and String Orchestras. The evening was set in the theme of “The Logies” with audience members being able to purchase pre-show meals and drinks and being able to sit at tables to watch the show.  A huge thanks for the support from the P & C and the Banksia Café. The students, or should we say “stars” walked the red carpet to take their positions in the performances. Our graduating students walking the red carpet once again to receive their service medallions, followed by the awards for junior and senior musicians of the year.  We concluded the evening with all students taking part in a grand finale piece. It was great to see everyone shine in front of a capacity audience.

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Buderim Mountain State School students will again be part of the Buderim Remembrance Day ceremony this year. The ceremony will be held in the Foote Sanctuary and include our strings ensemble and band performing before and during the service.  The choir will also assist with the National Anthem and a rendition of ‘Waltzing Matilda’ as well as our School Captains (Xavier and Flossie) reciting ‘We Shall Keep the Faith’. A big thank to all students who will be representing our school, our parents for your support as well as Mr Jackson, Mrs Payne, Mrs McConnel and Mr Scullett-Dean for preparing our students and for their planned assistance on the day.

2025 Book Pack Drop Off

Please be aware that all families will have the opportunity to deliver their child’s 2025 book pack to their 2025 classroom on Friday 24 January from 9:00am -10:00am. Families are welcome to bring book packs on the first day of the school year, but this opportunity has also been provided. Prep classes will continue with the ‘Meet the Teacher’ sessions, also on January 24 from 9:00am -10:00am, which has occurred in previous years.

Year 4 Waste 2 Resource Incursion

Did you know that:

1. Only glass jars and bottles that contain a liquid or food can be recycled?
2. Recycled packages that are put in plastic bags end up in landfill?
3. It takes 50 years for a take away coffee cup to break down and it CAN NOT go in the recycling bin?
   

These were all valuable tips the Year 4 students learnt during a workshop presented by the Sunshine Coast Council called Ready Steady Recycle on Wednesday 16 October. As part of the HASS unit this semester on using the Earth’s resources sustainably, students have now learnt the rules for recycling and are on their way to becoming better recyclers and understand how to close the loop on a material’s life cycle.

In addition, students also learnt:

• how to save the planet and valuable recyclable resources
• the rules for recycling and what can go into our yellow lid bin
• how to conserve nature's finite resources and close the loop on a material’s life cycle.
• some recycled glass ends up being used as ‘sand’ in roadworks – it is under the new bridge on the way into Mooloolaba!

A virtual tour of the local Material Recovery Facility better known as MRF revealed where recyclables go, how they are sorted and what they are turned into.

Want to see more? Here are links to the Nambour MRF videos

• What happens to your recycling on the Sunshine Coast?
• Go on a tour of the Nambour Material Recovery Facility – MRF
• Sunshine Coast Council’s Material Recovery Facility (MRF)

So look out parents there are some motivated sustainability warriors in our community to help us all to                    REDUCE, REUSE, REPLACE AND RECYCLE!

Looking to do your part for the planet?

The Sunshine Coast Council is holding a recycle your pre-loved household linen on Saturday 16 November.

See below for more information.

by 4MD and 4JM

Moving Rooms

Please be aware that a number of our teachers are moving to different classrooms for the beginning of the 2025 school year. To provide enough time for this to occur, the moving process will begin in the last couple of school weeks for some teachers. If your child’s teacher is moving classroom for 2025, it may mean that your child will finish the school year in a different room. Your child’s teacher will let you know if this is relevant for their class.

Grandparents Day

Year 2 Grandparents Day:

On Friday 25 of October, our Year 2 students welcomed their grandparents and special guests to celebrate Grandparents Day. The morning was filled with excitement as families spent time together exploring a variety of fun activities. It was a wonderful opportunity for students and their loved ones to connect and learn from one another.

Throughout the morning, students and their grandparents moved between Year 2 classrooms, immersing themselves in a variety of fun and interesting activities.  In the Interview a Grandparent activity, students uncovered fascinating stories about their grandparents' school days, discovering that many had walked to school—some covering impressively long distances! Grandparents and students created lasting memories by sitting down together to create portraits of each other as well as taking hundreds of wacky and funny pictures in the photobooth room!

Our Classroom Museum displayed artifacts from the past, offering a glimpse into items that were once part of everyday life. Extremely popular with our students in particular were classic indoor and outdoor games such as boardgames, elastics, quoits, and hopscotch, bringing back favourite pastimes. After a jam-packed hour of fun in the classrooms, our visitors gathered in the hall for a special morning tea provided by Banksia Café, followed by a beautiful performance by our Junior School Choir.

Grandparents Day was a celebration of family, fun, and learning! A heartfelt thank you to all the grandparents and special family members who made the day unforgettable for our Year 2 students.

Year 1 Grandparents Day:

On Friday 25 October, Year 1 joined the rest of the Junior School in celebrating Grandparents Day. We had a wonderful turn out and the children had a fabulous morning sharing, reading and making craft activities with their Grandparents and special loved ones. Thank you to all of our grandparents for taking the time to strengthen the bond between generations and to increase respect and appreciation for each other! This is what some of the students had to say about the day...

Saskia: My Granny and Grandma came and we did activities together and I made them a picture. My granny drew a picture of me and I drew a picture of her. I made my Grandma a crown and my granny a cupcake.

Florence: I enjoyed Grandparents Day because I liked how I got to draw a portrait of my Grandma and it was funny when I drew 1 big ear and 1 small ear for her. I enjoyed colouring in with my Grandpa Bill. I was lucky because I had five grandparents come along.

Boston: I got to draw a picture of my Nan. I got to make things with her. She is fun. I love that she works at a carnival. 

Addi: I enjoyed Grandparents Day when my Grandma and I were reading stories to each other and when Grandpa came, we made a cupcake together. I described him as bald, kind, happy and handsome.

Kellan: I got to make a crown for my Opa. I made a cupcake for Oma. I was happy because they came to visit me at school. 

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Prep Fire Station Visit

The preps had the opportunity to go to our local fire station in week 5.  Amidst the drizzle and heat we soldiered on and enjoyed walking through our local community to the Buderim Fire Station. There Bruce and Cam showed us all the interesting tools on the fire truck. We were able to link this with our science learning about things that move. We discovered that you have to use different movements for different objects. Some you push, some you pull, some you press. Many things turned and stretched, and some were heavy and had to be on a sliding tray to assist the firefighters. It was a really great activity, and we are so grateful that our local firefighters are so kind and excited to share their knowledge and jobs with us.

Olivia – It was so fun sitting inside the fire truck. I wished we could have turned on the siren!

Arthur – It will be fun next year when they come to our school, and we can spray the hose!

Harry – Their suits are so big and heavy!

Jade – The truck was so big. The wheels were nearly as big as me!

Xander – The heat sensor was cool. We could see our handprint in it.

PERKS Project

In the week 7 PERKS lessons, students will learn about Fixed VS Growth Mindset.  Carol Dweck is an American Professor of Psychology (thinking and behaviour doctor) at Stanford University who developed a concept known as Mindset Theory.

Over 30 years ago, Dr. Dweck and her colleagues became interested in students' attitudes about failure. They noticed that some students bounced back from challenges and mistakes while other students seemed devastated by even the smallest setbacks.

After studying the behaviour of thousands of children, Dr. Dweck coined the terms fixed mindset and growth mindset to describe the underlying beliefs people have about learning and intelligence.

Fostering a growth mindset can help children become more confident, curious, and resilient, equipping them with skills that will benefit them in every area of life.

Curriculum Corner

Number Facts Fluency

We are excited to share with you a short video of our students playing ‘headache’. Students play this game at school, and it would be perfect to play at home as well. All you need is a deck of playing cards. It is based on addition and subtraction. Students learn the inverse relationship while also increasing their fluency to recall answers quickly. To increase complexity, simply add more players. Another way to differentiate is to play ‘migraine’. The same game but using multiplication and division. It is important for students to explain their thinking in relation to how they calculated the answer.

Click on the link below to watch ‘headache’ in action.

I would like to thank: Alexandra, Lydia and Alexis for showing us how to play ‘Headache’.

 Learning in Real-Life Contexts

The Christmas break is fast approaching. You might be embarking on trips with your family. Long car trips or waiting in airport lounges are wonderful opportunities to engage your children in literacy and numeracy activities (learning in real-life contexts and in fun ways).

Some ideas - talking about their thinking in relation to:

• Timetables with departures and arrivals (How much time between flights?; converting 24-hour time)
• Looking at numbers on street signs – adding or multiplying the numbers
• Identifying words and spelling patterns on signs
• Making up words starting with each letter from car licence plates
• Adding or multiplying numbers on car licence plates
• A classic which is great for our younger students: Eye Spy

Please keep encouraging your children to read over the break.

Ask them questions such as:

• What do you know about the characters in the book?
• What is your favourite part of the book and why?
• For non-fiction texts: What did you learn from reading the book?

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/carers Tuesday Week 11, Term 4.

Our Yearly Curriculum Overviews are located on the website.

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

Chappy Year in Review

Kindness is giving Hope to those who think they are alone in the world.

Kindness is seeing the best in others when they cannot see it themselves.

Kindness is not what you do but who you are.

More than ever in our busy world with all its complexities it is such an honour and gift to show love to others, help give them a sense that they belong to a caring community and let them know they matter.

How Chaplaincy works at Buderim – how it looks from week to week

• Dancing in the yr 2/3 courtyard on Thursday morning before school.
• Creativity and connection with the Preps.
• Chatting with parents, inviting new people in our community and discussing valuable topics in our Parent Chat group on Wednesday mornings.
• Drumming with small groups of children helping them understand the value of rhythm.
• Listening and supporting students going through a range of challenges – family matters and friendship issues.
• Helping cook and handing out meals to families in need.
• Showing kindness to staff through delicious treats, notes and encouragement- it can come in the form of some biscuits we’ve made then wrapped up in a beautiful handmade card box.
• Networking with local partnerships eg St Mark’s Anglican. – Their pantry has helped out many families who appreciate this act of kindness.   Lion’s walk to school Wednesday - You can learn a lot from simply walking to school on Wednesdays and I love being a part of this with the Lions Club coordinating it.
• Breakfast club is way more than just toast and I love the morning smiles and community that happens around the deck near the café.
• Students will find their way into my office to chat, play games and create something fun and meaningful. They may be hungry, grab some fruit or need some quiet time.

I am only one cog in a very big wheel that functions to support 1150 students. It’s a satisfying and rewarding feeling when something you’ve done helps them a little further towards more acceptance or filling their emotional bucket.

As we close the year, we are gathering nonperishable items for The Shack and St Mark’s Pantry. Bags can be collected with all necessary information from your child’s classroom this week. We are thankful for the amazing response last year to this project and your gratitude significantly helped our wider community.

Groceries can be delivered to my office in 5IL or your child’s classroom by Friday 29 November.

Thank you for the warmth and acceptance I have received throughout the year and I look forward to more adventures together in 2025!

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Buderim War Memorial Hall Centenary

Friday November 8 and Saturday November 9 will see the Buderim War Memorial Hall celebrate its Centenary.  Members of the community are invited to attend this free event and enjoy a day full of fun activities and history.  Join the celebrations which journey from 1924 to 2024 reliving the music and dance that the people of Buderim have enjoyed in the hall during its first 100 years.   

Staffing Update:

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

School Uniform

Thank you to all families who ensure students are in full school uniform each day. 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 full school uniform to school. 

The current Buderim Mountain State School Uniform can be found in the below link:

Parades

Parades will continue each week, in our new school hall, 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 9                      29 November (Year 5 and 6 only - banner and principal certificates.  Medallions for year 6 will                                         be handed out in week 10 parade)

Week 10                   3 - 6 December

Farewell Parade - Friday 6 December at 2 pm in School Hall 

Buderim Community Carols

It’s a Buderim Family Tradition ~ come along and have a great time!

Buderim Community Carols in on Sunday the 8^th of December, 2024, beginning at 5:30pm for a 6pm start till 8:30pm, at the stage in “Buderim Village Park” on King Street, Buderim. Gold coin donation on entry.

Kids, parents, grand-parents! Everyone is invited to this much loved, heart warming, Buderim Christmas event. As the sun sets, the sound stage comes alive with the melodic sounds of classic carols that resonate with people of all ages. From “Jingle Bells” to “Silent Night,” our talented local performers and choirs will fill the air with the magic of the season.

The Buderim Community Carols always feature great local talent in an entertaining Christmas presentation that includes traditional carols. Be a part of the excitement as Santa Claus makes a grand entrance, spreading joy and laughter among the young and young-at-heart.

Buderim Community Carols isn’t just an event; it’s a celebration of unity, joy, and the spirit of giving. Every year, our town comes together to share in the magic of the holiday season, reinforcing the strong sense of community that defines Buderim.

Capture unforgettable moments and create lasting memories with your loved ones.

End of Year

We wish all families a safe and enjoyable summer holiday and look forward to seeing all students on the first school day in 2025 – Tuesday 27 January. Please see the calendar in this newsletter and on the website for 2025 dates that have already been planned. We will continue to add more dates as we move closer to the end of the year.

Thank you to all students for their commitment to their learning in 2024 as well as to all of our parents and caregivers who have supported our students to achieve to their full potential. Finally, thank you to all staff who do a terrific job in contributing to the education of our students each and every day.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

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 via:

• QParents
• BPoint
• Payment window- open Wednesday 8:00am-9:30am (open Wednesday weekly until 27 November 2024, 8:00-9:30am)

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 video for 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).

2024 SRS

The Student Resource Scheme (SRS) includes curriculum resources that are not funded by the department (such as text books, equipment for students' personal use and items used by the student in the classroom). The SRS provides parents with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to individually sourcing curriculum resources and educational programs (i.e. Mathletics, Mathseeds, Reading Eggs).

The scheme ensures that students have the resources required for them to engage with the curriculum for their education, and saves parents time and money in sourcing the prescribed materials elsewhere. Savings are gained through the school’s bulk purchasing practices and hiring arrangements. The scheme is not used to raise funds for other purposes, and revenue collected through the scheme is applied only to the resources and operation of the scheme.

The scheme’s operation, resource inclusions and participation fees were approved by the school’s P&C Association at the meeting held on 10 October 2023.

Resource Inclusions

• All resources included in the SRS are detailed in the attached SRS Resource list. This list is also available on the school’s website. This is a comprehensive list of all resources included in the scheme and their associated costs
• All invoicing for the 2024 SRS has been issued via QParents

2025 Facility Hire

If you are interested in hiring our facilities (outside of school hours) in 2025, please complete an Expression of Interest.  Facilities that are available include: oval, pool, library courtyard, hall and the tennis courts.

BMSS P & C News

Events and Special Dates

CHRISTMAS Stall – Premium quality gifts at bargain prices!

BMSS families and friends are truly in for a treat this year thanks to the incredible range of goods and services on offer from local businesses and stores at the 2024 Christmas Stall.

You’ll find a huge range of fabulous gifts at prices well below RRP, including premium quality Turkish beach towels, locally sourced picnic rugs, herbs and succulents from Manawee Garden Centre, chocolates from Naked Chocolate Co, handmade Christmas decorations, locally made jewellery from Rabbit & Bear, chilli sauces from Chilli Tribe, handmade candles from Flicker and Flame, and much more!

The catalogue is still evolving, but you can start your shopping and begin planning your gifts for family, friends and teachers this year with ease. To view the catalogue of items available for purchase, go to: www.bmsspandc.org/christmas

To sell all these fabulous gifts, we need helping hands! If you can help us serve families anytime between 7:45am – 1:45pm (any amount of time is fine – even 20 minutes is helpful!), please contact Margie on email: marketing@bmsspandc.org

The Extracurricular Performing Arts Showcase - Tuesday 12 November

Join us to celebrate the incredible talents at BMSS! Performances include pieces from our Rock Bands, Dance Teams, Choirs and Drama Clubs!

You’ll need to be on your best behaviour as the BMSS legendary bands and rising stars take centre stage to deliver unforgettable performances that will test the naughty ones and rock the rest! Book your seat and get ready to be entertained!

Performances start at 6pm in the new school hall.

Food available from the Banksia Cafe from 4:30pm until 6pm. Food options include:

• Mexican Burrito Bowl
• Brioche Slider with Beef
• Bolognaise Pasta
• Sausage Roll
• Vegan and GF Sausage Roll
• Spinach & Cheese Roll
• Desserts and treats
• Cold drinks

Entry tickets cost $5 each, available for purchase now at: www.bmsspandc.org/showcase

All money raised from tickets and an EPIC raffle (with a huge host of prizes!) will go towards future performing arts events, including the first ever BMSS Musical in 2025!

We look forward to seeing you there.

Hugh Raffle – Help raise money for the first ever BMSS School Musical!

The P&C is hosting a HUGE raffle, with some AMAZING prizes up for grabs! All funds raised from raffle ticket sales will go towards funding future musical performances, including the first ever BMSS School Musical in 2025!

To buy your raffle tickets, go to: www.bmsspandc.org/showcase

Volunteers Morning Tea - Wednesday 27 November

Join us for morning tea so we can formally thank you for giving your time and volunteering for BMSS and the P&C during 2024. All school and P&C volunteers and helpers welcome, including classroom helpers, parents who accompanied classes on excursions, those who have volunteered at Mother’s or Father’s Day Stalls, Working Bee participants, and anyone who has helped in the Banksia Café! If you have lent a hand at any point this year, we want to say thanks!

When: Wednesday 27 November from 8:45am

Where: BMSS school hall

Save the Date: Welcome Movie Night 2025

There is no better way to welcome a new school year than a night under the stars with the fabulous BMSS community watching a fabulous family-friendly movie! Save the date and keep an eye out for your opportunity to vote on the movie that will be screened on the night.

Save The Date: Trivia Night 2025

The long-awaited and highly anticipated Trivia Night has a new date and a new theme! Get ready to “Go Back In Time” as we celebrate the 150^th anniversary of Buderim Mountain State School in 2025. Save the details below and watch out for the ticket release date – this is an event not to be missed!

When: Saturday 22 March 2025

Where: Buderim Mountain State School Hall

Uniform Shop News

New Uniform Shop location

We have renovated our former tuckshop space and now have a spacious new shop to check out! Second-hand racks are located just inside the door – you are welcome to browse anytime.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

The Uniform Shop will be open extensively throughout the remainder of term 4 and in January 2025 to assist with your back-to-school needs. To view opening hours, please go to: www.bmsspandc.org/uniform

Prep Packs

To ease the beginning of school for Prep families, a range of Starter Packs are available with all the key items your student will need to start school at BMSS. To view the inclusions and prices of each pack, go to: www.bmsspandc.org/uniform

To book a Fitting Appointment, go to: https://bmss-uniform-shop.square.site To order online, go to: www.flexischools.com.au

Reminder of Uniform for Students Moving from Prep to Year 1

Reminder to our current Prep parents that the move from Prep into Year One requires a change of uniform. Bottle green collar and the option to wear a dress. Beat the January rush and consider visiting the uniform shop (or ordering online) early.

Did you Know?

Did you know the Uniform Shop sells more than just uniforms? We have hair accessories, handballs, permanent markers, iron-on badge adhesive, book covers, pencils, ponchos and Banksia Café gift cards – check out the range instore and online. Is there something we could stock which would make your life a little easier? Please email uniform@bmsspandc.org – suggestions always welcome.

Banksia Cafe News

Banksia Cafe Closures

Please note that Banksia Cafe will be closed for Week 11 of Term 4. Final day for ordering will be Friday 6 December 2024. Remember to order early to avoid disappointment, as we will be running our stock levels down for the summer holidays.

Banksia Cafe Helpers Needed for Year 6 Graduation Afternoon Tea 

Help make sandwiches and baguettes for the afternoon tea for the BMSS Graduating Class of 2024.

When: Wednesday 11 December

Time: From 9am-12pm (or however long you can spare)

This is a great opportunity for current year 5 parents to help the senior class of 2024. No experience necessary, just remember to wear enclosed shoes and tie your hair back. Sign-up to help by going to: https://signup.com/go/gKtUDaT

Out of School Hours Care News

OSHC Summer Vacation Program - Out Now!

We are excited to welcome bookings for the Buderim OSHC Summer Vacation Care program these coming Christmas school holidays. We are confident 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 in store, including the Big Boing, a trip to the Cinema, a New Years Party, a trip to the inflatables at Cotton Tree pool and a slumber party!

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 OWNA Home app. Cancellations & Absences: 1 weeks' notice is required for the cancellation of days (without charge).
• Food & Drink: The service will provide breakfast, 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).
• Clothing: Children are required to wear sun safe clothing; no singlets and midriff tops to be worn. Children are also to wear enclosed shoes while at the service and on excursions.
• Finances and Childcare Subsidy (CCS): All financial information (including statements) is accessed via the OWNA Home app.
• Excursions: If your child is booked on an excursion day, they must attend the excursion as we do not offer an alternative program at the service.

For more information, or to access programs, forms and links, just head to: www.buderimoshc.org or email: oshc@bmsspandc.org.

BMSS P & C Socials

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

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