Bellmere State School eNewsletter

Please click the link for responses to frequently asked questions.

https://bellmeress.eq.edu.au/Ourschool/Contactus/Pages/FAQs.aspx

School Review

This week we are having our school review. The review is a process that all state schools have every 4 years. The reviewers will be talking to staff, children, parents and community members about our school. It is a great time to celebrate the wonderful aspects of Bellmere SS and where we need to progress over the next 4 years to make Bellmere an even better school.

Parents will be able to speak to the reviewers on Tuesday afternoon before pick up and also on Wednesday morning at drop off.

End of Term

It is hard to believe that we are at the end of Term 3!

We have had a very busy term with the children continuing to show their abilities in all different areas of their education. It has been wonderful seeing students develop in their learning and aldo personally.

This term, the children have shown great success in their academic performance and in the extra-curricular activities at Bellmere SS.

There are so many things to celebrate from Term 3. These include: NAIDOC Week Assembly, many excursions, Prep 100 day celebration, District Athletics, Gala days, MBTA technology days, Book Week activities, Father’s Day stall, 2025 Prep Sessions, Instrumental Music events and our choir and band performing at Burpengary Manor age care facility.

Book Week Celebrations

It was fantastic to see so many families enjoying the Book Fair. Thank you to all families for your support and contributions.

Book Parade – Yesterday we had our Book Week dress up day. It was amazing seeing all the students dressed up as their favourite character. Thank you to all parents for your support and coming to the parade.

Thank you to all the staff that supported the book fair and the organisation of the book character parade.

We wish that everyone has an amazing holiday. Please remember that Monday 6th October is the King's Birthday public holiday. We look forward to seeing you all next term on Tuesday 7^th October!

Jamie Tactor

Principal

Happy Week 10 to our Bellmere Community. Another term is coming to an end and what a busy one it has been! Thank you to everyone for making this term another wonderful time at Bellmere. I hope everyone has a relaxing and enjoyable holiday and return safe and well to Term 4.

Prep 2026

Prep Transition and Parent Readiness sessions

(Term 4)

* Wednesday 15 October

* Wednesday 05 November

* Wednesday 19 November

* Wednesday 03 December

(Teddy Bear’s Picnic)

Please continue to schedule your child’s enrolment interview. These interviews are booked through SOBS, the online platform for all participation registration. Current interview availability for Prep 2026 enrolments:

Tuesdays

2:00 – 3:30pm

Wednesdays

2:00 – 3:30pm

Thursdays

9:00 – 10:15am

See you in Term 4,

Candy Martin

Greetings to our Bellmere Community,

Learning Showcase, Thursday, 18 September

Thursday, 18 September at 2:15pm is our Term 3 Learning Showcase, our last one for the school year. Families are warmly invited into classrooms to celebrate and share in their child/ren’s learning from Term 3. We look forward to seeing you there!

We will open the gates at 2:15pm, which will allow teachers to bring the children in after break time and get ready for the open afternoon. There will be someone manning the main entrance gate, to allow parents to come in. If you are wanting to take your child home once you have visited the classroom, the teachers will have a paper roll copy for you to sign them out. No child will be allowed out of their classrooms without a parent or guardian that has signed them out. If you would like to take a sibling to see their brother's or sister's classroom, you can sign them out with their class teacher.

Parent Teacher Interviews, Monday, 13 October

Bookings for parent teacher interviews are now open. We hope to see many families attend our parent teacher interviews.

Please use the link below to make your appointment.

Booking link:

https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70197

Grandparents Day, Friday, 24 October

We are looking forward to welcoming our Grandparents to Bellmere for Grandparents Day on Friday 24 October, 1:50 pm.

Please use the link below to book:

https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70197

Our attendance rate at Bellmere is currently:

	Week 6	Week 8	Week 10
Prep	88.12%	88.28%	88.42%
Year 1	86.96 %	86.98 %	86.49%
Year 2	87.52%	87.3%	87.13%
Year 3	87.86%	87.67%	87.71%
Year 4	86.31%	86.14%	86.28%
Year 5	85.82%	85.23%	84.99%
Year 6	83.03%	83.09%	83.13%

If you are experiencing difficulty with your child attending school for other reasons, please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher or your year level Deputy Principal;

Mrs Candy Martin Prep & 1

Mrs Tanya Lyons Years 2- 4 or

Mr Terry Caudwell Years 5 & 6

Save the Dates:

Learning Showcase– Thursday, 18 September @ 2:15pm
Term 4 Parent Teacher Interviews– Monday, 13 October
Grandparents Day– Friday, 24 October

Yours in Education,

Tanya Lyons

Greetings to our Bellmere Community,

Student Leaders for 2026 – Applications open soon!

Early next term, our Year 5 students will have the opportunity to nominate for a student leader position for 2026. Our student leader positions are:

2 School Captains
8 House Captains
2 Performing Arts Captains
1 Multicultural Captain
1 STEM Captain

Interested students will need to submit an application form (next term). We will then go through a shortlisting process to identify students who meet criteria to be nominated for a School Captain position. School Captains are selected prior to the end of the year (inducted at the Year 6 Awards Evening at the end of term). All other captain positions are filled early in the new year.

We will be communicating more about this to Year 5 students and families in the coming weeks.

Upcoming Noteworthy Dates This Fortnight

Last day of Term 3 – Friday 19^th September
First day of Term 4 – Tuesday 7^th October
Assembly (whole school) – Wednesday 8^th October

Have a great two-week break away from school. Stay safe and healthy. I am looking forward to seeing everyone back in the new term.

Terry Caudwell

STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME PAYMENTS

Thank you to all parents who have made payments towards the Student Resource Scheme for 2025.

Payments can be made at anytime using the invoice BPoint link (amount can be changed to suit), via the QKR! App, direct deposit into the school bank account (BSB- 064-405 ACC – 10700604 using surname and SRS as reference) or by EFT in the office. If you made an instalment arrangement, the 3rd and final payment is due now.

We are happy to arrange alternative payment plans or Centrepay deductions if this method is not possible. Please email Sue Taylor, Business Manager, on stayl375@eq.edu.au or admin@bellmeress.eq.edu.au to arrange this. Students will be able to receive their resources once a payment has been made.

QPARENTS

QParents links directly with One School, the program used by the school to store student information including personal details, absences, all report cards and finance information. Registration will need to be completed on a computer and then all further interactions can be done through the App on a phone or tablet. New parents will receive a QParents invitation code in the next week or two and current parents should already have received theirs previously. This link will guide you through the registration process. The fact sheet is provided for your information. If you cannot find your invitation email please send a request to admin@bellmeress.eq.edu and a new email will be sent to you. Your child’s EQ id is on the invoices we send you, directly below the address box at the top left of the invoice.

SIGN OUT PROCESS

We will continue the same sign out process for when children are leaving school early. Parents will need to come to the office, sign their children out on the iPad in the reception area. Parents will receive a printed slip which they will show the office staff who will let them through the office door. Parents will then go to the child’s classroom, give the printed slip to the teacher and collect the child. At break times the child will be called over the load speaker as it is difficult to locate the child during break times.

There will be a specialist timetable on the wall near the iPad so parents can see where their child is located in the school. Also, teachers will have a notice on their door to indicate where the class is. Eg STEM, MUSIC, PE, Library.

Steps to sign children out early:

Sign your child out on the ipad in the foyer.
Collect the printed sign out ticket.
Show the office staff the ticket, they will let you into the school.
Walk to your child’s classroom.
Give the printed ticket to the classroom teacher.
Collect your child and exit via the office administration.

It is very important that the school is notified of any student absences. The Department of Education requires a reason for each and every absence.

The methods for advising absences are as follows:

By email - admin@bellmeress.eq.edu.au

By telephone - 5498 0666 - there is a dedicated absentee line where you can leave a message 24 hours per day.

Q Parents - if you have registered for the Q Parents app, you can advise absences this way.

As shared earlier, from the start of Term 4, 2025, our school uniform shop will transition to being managed by Seaborne Clothing Pty Ltd.

We are pleased to confirm the following details:

Location – The uniform shop will remain on-site at school.
Online Ordering – Orders can be placed online at bellmere.uniform.net.au.
Opening Hours (during Term time)
• Monday: 8.00am – 10.30am
• Tuesday: 8.00am – 10.30am
• Wednesday: 1.00pm – 3.15pm
Contact Details
• Phone (during Term time): 5498 0666
• Email: bellmere@seaborne.com.au (available during Term time and school holidays)
Stock – Seaborne will purchase and manage stock to improve availability and reduce out-of-stock items.

This change has been carefully planned to ensure a smooth transition. We are confident families will benefit from greater convenience, improved service, and better stock management.

Kind regards

Leah

	Week 9	Week 10

Prep A	Elliana S: For showing great improvement in reading achievement and effort. Amazing!	Grace S: For trying hard and making great progress in reading. Super work!
Prep B	Cole C: For being determined to achieve when writing. You're working hard to hear the sounds in words, and we’re so proud of your effort. Keep going!	Aidan H: For being determined to achieve, working so hard to write amazing facts about animals and trying your best with your letter formation. Great work, Aidan!
Prep C	Arlo C: For always trying your best to finish your work. Keep it up, Arlo!	Braxton R-H: For always being a positive class member. Way to go, Braxton!
Prep D	Alanna H: For being determined to achieve. You are always working so hard on reporting about animals in English and you share such amazing sentences with us. Keep up the great work	Nevaeh W: For being determined to achieve. You are always working so hard on your sentences in English. I love your facts about animals. Keep up the amazing work!
P/1E	Archie M: For being a Prep/1E superstar. You are consistently kind, helpful, hard-working and determined to achieve. Keep up the great work, Archie!	Phoenix R: For your amazing information reports. You independently write lots of interesting facts about animals. Keep being a superstar, Phoenix!
1A	Kage C: For an excellent recount of your Ginger Factory experience. You did an outstanding job and should be very proud of your efforts.	Koa B: For a great job on your Ginger Factory recount! You should be proud. Keep up the great work, Koa!
1B	Cooper L: For being determined to achieve with our comprehension activities. Your perseverance and effort with our comprehension tasks is outstanding. Keep up the great work!	Seth S: For being determined to achieve in phonics. You continue using your growth mindset even with tricky words. Keep up the great work!
1C	Azahli B: For your amazing start at Bellmere. It has been wonderful to see to become part of our class family so quickly and try your best at learning tasks. You are a 1C Super Star, Azahli!	Chelsea M: For your incredible work throughout the term. You have shown that through determination and focus you can achieve wonderful things by smashing your learning goals. Keep up the great work, Chelsea!
1/2F	Harper I: For creating an entertaining and creative speech about SeaLife. You showed determination to achieve to uplevel your work!	Sam P: For your determination and persistence in Maths modelling tasks! Keep working hard and having a growth mindset.
2A	Eddie F: For following all Bellmere expectations. You have been working very hard, and we are very proud of you!	Koby P: For being honest and respectful. You always follow directions and work hard to complete learning tasks. Well done, we are very proud of you!
2B	Skyla B: For applying yourself to Maths challenges with impressive thinking, reasoning and communication like a true mathematician.	Baron L: For being honest and respectful by always being helpful and a great role model for others.
2C	Felix K: For showing great improvement in using your Learning Stamina chart to remain inside the classroom to be a learner. Congratulations Felix on your awesome work!	Magdalene T: For being determined to achieve by applying your feedback throughout the term in your English Task. Your improvement with speaking is excellent. Congratulations!
2D	Maddie S: For being honest and respectful by tolerating others. You have been using your "high 5" to communicate to other students.	Kose S: For being honest and respectful. You are always showing that you can wait and give others a turn before yourself.
3A	Aarush G: For presenting your persuasive writing to the class by giving a speech. Keep up the great work!	Sebastian D: For ALWAYS meeting our school expectations of determination, respect and care. You are an asset to our school!
3B	Mileah H: For always being determined to achieve in everything you do. You take on feedback and improve your work every time. Well done, Millie!	Coen H: For always showing determination to achieve and care for yourself and others. Your kindness and dedication to your learning are inspirational.
3C	Ivy G: For being determined to achieve by consistently applying yourself in all tasks and showing a positive attitude towards learning by accepting feedback to improve.	Archer L: For showing care for self and others by always being a friendly and caring member of the class. You show kindness and willingness to help others. 3C is lucky to have you!
3D	Archie C: For reaching goals and applying yourself to Maths challenges with impressive thinking, reasoning, and communication like a true mathematician.	Elijah S: For demonstrating care for self and others by your willingness to help, being a respectful class member and always showing how determined you are. You are a 3D Superstar!
4A	Caleb H: For a sensational effort and application to reach you goals in Literacy. Impressive, powerful persuasive text on why the internet should be banned for under 18 -year-olds. You nailed it!	Hannah-Mai L: For consistently applying an ‘I can do’ attitude in both Literacy and Numeracy. Endlessly working independently, with peers and teachers to reach your goals. Your understanding and knowledge of learnt concepts is shining through in all your work.
4B	Sharlette B: For working hard on your persuasive speech and presenting it to the class. You did a great job.	Zyen L: For amazing work on your persuasive speech, you are very convincing.
4C	Christopher M: For your hard work, determination, and focus across all subjects. Your achievements are a testament to your effort and dedication.	Melody H: For your increased confidence and active participation in class discussions. You are showing great progress in sharing your ideas and contributing to our learning.
4D	Savannah W: For showing outstanding improvement in learning and demonstrating a consistently positive attitude towards challenges and new opportunities.	Toby F: For demonstrating perseverance and determination by working hard to catch up on missed work and showing a commitment to success.
5A	Anthani L: For demonstrating a determined to achieve attitude in your online coding lessons. You have represented Bellmere amazingly in your efforts to complete your work to a high standard then support other students, including those from different schools. Well done!	Angie S: For your willingness to take on feedback in your upleveling of your news report. You showed a very mature attitude towards your learning. Keep it up!
5B	Kai M: For showing determination to achieve in all areas of your learning. You approach each task with effort and persistence, and it is wonderful to see the pride you take in your work. Keep believing in yourself, Kai!	Skylar C: For always giving your learning your best and approaching each day with commitment and care. You put your heart into everything you do, and your effort shines through in your learning. You should feel so proud of yourself, Skylar!
5C	Tyler A: For demonstrating determination to achieve. You have worked very hard this term taking on peer and teacher feedback to uplevel your work. Well done, Tyler. Keep up the great work!	Raphael R: For being an amazing role model. Your dedication to your work, consideration of others and showing peer support to all your class members is outstanding. You should be super proud of yourself, Raphael.
5D	Semisi T: For demonstrating an amazing persuasive speech for your English-speaking assessment. It was awesome to hear your vibrant personality. All the year 5 teachers were extremely impressed with your efforts. You should be very proud! Well done!	Zaidyn H: For exhibiting a tremendous effort into your persuasive speech for your English-speaking assessment. It was great to see this level of dedication. Keep up the great work!
6A	Paul M: For creating and recording a wonderful VLOG for your English assessment. You blew me away with your understanding of semiotic systems. We’re so proud of you!	Lauchlan V: For being determined to achieve in all aspects of your learning. Your focus and attention to detail is fantastic. Keep up the great work in Term 4!
6B	James P: For excellent attitude towards organisation and classroom management throughout the day. Always ready for learning. Thank you, James.	Hunter S: For great results in your Mathematics. Keep up the great work, Hunter!
6C	Stella O: For persistence and determination to succeed in learning when faced with challenges. Your willingness to engage in learning and seek assistance to improve is inspiring.	Ziggy L: For working diligently to create an entertaining and engaging VLOG. Your determination to succeed in this learning unit was inspiring to watch. Keep up the great work.
6D	Lexi L: For consistently working hard on all tasks, following teacher instructions and showing resilience in the face of change. Thank you for your positivity and perseverance.	Joshua D: For having a positive attitude and consistently showing the Bellmere values. Your resilience is appreciated when faced with change, along with your friendly and caring nature.
6E	Indiana G: For creating and recording a great VLOG on a Snicker’s advertisement for your English assessment. You consistently strive to achieve your best and seek feedback to uplevel your work. Keep up the great effort!	Noah S: For always demonstrating a determined to achieve attitude towards your work and striving to put in your best effort with your classwork and assessments. Keep up the great effort!
Music	1/2F: For being determined to achieve and an improved focus when completing tasks.	6C: For being determined to achieve and an improved focus when completing tasks.
P.E. P-2	2B: For your consistent effort and high level of enthusiasm during P.E!	PA: For your continually showing determination to achieve during P.E lessons!
P.E. 3-6	4A: For demonstrating respect, encouragement, and positive energy during every activity. Your class spirit is truly inspiring!	3C: For demonstrating hard work and positive attitude during your P.E lesson. Great job!
STEM P-2	PD: For showing great interest in the testing “Ball Rolling” and “Bouncing Balls” activities. The class was focused and participated well in various testings with the balls and their properties. Keep it up, Prep D!	P/1E: For showing great enthusiasm in Bee-Bots digital coding lessons. The interest and excitement to learn coding of robots was remarkable. You showed a great example of teamwork by helping each other to become better with coding. Keep it up P/1E!
STEM 3-4	3D: For your determined to achieve attitude. Well done using your toolkit strategies to remain focused during planning week!	4D: For your creative minds when designing roller coasters! Well done identifying and explaining how forces are used in theme park attractions.
STEM 5-6	5C: For powering through your assessment work. I am most impressed! Well done, 5C.	6C: For amazing work on your coding. You have shown great effort in digital technology.
Instrumental Music	Amelia L-W: For working hard and making excellent progress on the flute.	Hannah H: For a great effort in Instrumental Music Lessons and Band.

Father’s Day Fun!

Our KindyLinQ Kids celebrated our amazing dads with lots of creative and hands-on activities!

Children made “My Dad Rocks” wall hangings using real rocks and fingerprints, and completed “All About My Dad” sheets with drawings, writing, or stickers.

We explored a new hammer and tack activity using wooden pieces and cork boards—great for fine motor skills!

Other highlights included dinosaur playdough footprints, construction play, tea parties, colour sorting, and imaginative fun with magnetic tiles and Duplo characters.

Outdoors, we built with big blocks and got messy with paint in the sensory tray—finishing with colourful handprints to take home.

Thanks to all our families for a fun-filled day!

Book Week Fun at KindyLinQ!

What a fantastic morning we had celebrating Book Week with our KindyLinQ families!

The room was buzzing with creativity as children explored craft and play activities linked to some of Mrs Clarkes and Ms Cameron’s favourite books like The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Elmer the Elephant, Dear Zoo, The Rainbow Fish, and One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.

We had fun with blue playdough, sensory trays, peg boards, painting, and even made echidnas from playdough and sticks! Outside, there was mud kitchen cooking, sandpit animal play, painting with cars, and some exciting hurdle jumping.

During circle time, we sang songs chosen by the children. Each child went home with a book and a big smile!

Thank you to all the families who joined us to celebrate Book Week at KindyLinQ. Your involvement made the day even more special!

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TERM 3

September

16	MBTA Minecraft Challenge Day – selected Year 4 students
17	Whole School Assembly
18	Learning Showcase – Open Classrooms @ 2:15pm
19	Last day of Term 3

TERM 4

October

6	Kings Birthday Public Holiday
7	First day of Term 4
8	Whole School Assembly
13	Parent/Teacher Interviews
14	P&C Meeting @ 5pm
15	Prep 2026 Transition and Readiness Session 1 (8:45am & 9:45am)
15	Prep-2 Assembly
16	MBTA Bookbot Challenge – selected Year 1 students
22	Year 3-6 Assembly
24	Grandparents Day
29	Prep-2 Assembly
30	Day for Daniel
30	World Teachers Day
31	Colour Run

DECEMBER
10	Year 6 Awards Evening
11	Report Cards sent home
12	Class Celebrations
12	Spirit of Bellmere Rewards Day
13	Last Day of the 2019 School Year