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https://bellmeress.eq.edu.au/Ourschool/Contactus/Pages/FAQs.aspx
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We have had a terrific start to the new school year. It has been wonderful to see the students settling into their learning and demonstrating exceptional learning habits.
Student Leader Investiture
We have been through the process of electing students into student leader roles. The following positions have now been filled and these students will be inducted into their roles this Friday at 9:15am in the Hall. Parents are welcome to attend.
House Captains – Kabi, Wararba, Bell, Bunya
Performing Arts Captains
Multicultural Captains
STEM Captain
Senior Leaders
Student Councillors (Years 4-6)
Sustainability Squad (Years 3-6)
Student PCL Representatives (Years 3-6)
We look forward to celebrating their achievements and working with them on their roles throughout this year.
Our Captains (not Senior Leaders, Student Councillors, Sustainability Squad or Student PCL Reps) will be heading to Brisbane next Monday for the annual Halogen Youth Leadership Day.
Resilience
Resilience is very important for us all to live a successful life. It is vital that we support our children to develop this ability to be able to overcome challenges. These challenges could be academic, social and emotional.
“Resilience is the ability to ‘bounce back’ after challenges and tough times".
For children, challenges and tough times include experiences like starting at a new school or kindergarten, moving house, or welcoming a sibling into the family. They can also include serious experiences like being bullied, family breakdown, family illness or death.
Children build resilience over time through experience. You can help your child learn skills and develop resilience by having a warm, supportive relationship with them.
Resilience: why it’s good for children.
Children who are resilient can recover from setbacks and get back to living their lives more quickly. And when children overcome setbacks and problems, it builds their confidence and helps them feel to more capable the next time a problem comes up.
Resilient children are often good at solving problems and learning new skills. This is because they’re more willing to try again, even if things don’t go the way they want the first time.
Pick Up Lane Expectations
Thank you to all parents who obey the rules and who are patient in the pick up lane at the beginning and end of the school day.
Unfortunately, we have some families who are not following the pick up procedures and are putting their child and other children at risk of being hurt by a car.
Pick up Line Expectations:
* Children are not to enter cars prior to the first zebra crossing. The pick up zone, where it is safe for children to enter, is between the zebra crossing and the dental van undercover area.
* Cars are not to pull out of the pick up lane prior to the first zebra crossing as this halts traffic and is dangerous for other children.
* If you are wanting to get out of your car to pick up your child, please park in the car park.
* If you are in the pick up zone, please stay in your car at all times.
* Follow the car in front.
* Obey the staff member on the crossing that will allow children to cross exiting the school.
It is important that we all follow the expectations so that we keep all our children safe.
Have a great week!
Jamie Tactor
Principal
Happy Week 4 to our Bellmere Community,
PCL Update
An integral part of any PCL team is parent representatives. This enables a cross section of our school community (staff, students and parents) coming together to discuss and inform decisions in continuing the creation and growth of a positive culture for learning at our wonderful school. If you are interested in joining our PCL committee (meetings are every second Wednesday morning at 8am), please send me an email at cmart315@eq.edu.au. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Our Bellmere State School Values and Expectations Matrix is attached below. This Matrix is what all students strive to demonstrate daily including our 3 values – We are honest and respectful; We are determined to achieve; We care for ourselves and others. The expectations are the way we show our values. Bella Bucks are our schoolwide acknowledgement for students displaying our values.
Prep Precinct
A friendly reminder to ensure the gate into the Prep Precinct is closed after entering and after leaving this area. We need to ensure safety for all, especially our students during this transition to and from school.
Enjoy your fortnight,
Candy Martin
Greetings to our Bellmere Community,
It was lovely to see our Year 5 campers off to camp this morning. Many excited students and staff looking forward to some activity -packed days. We look forward to welcoming them back on Wednesday afternoon and hearing about their camping stories.
We have booked our second Volunteer Induction for Wednesday 12th March starting at 9:00. Our volunteers are so valuable in supporting the smooth running of our school. If you are looking to volunteer in 2025 and have not completed a Volunteer Induction, please complete the booking link in this newsletter to register your participation. The session normally takes about 45 minutes.
https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70197
Yours in Education,
Tanya Lyons
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 was due back in Week 10 of Term 2.
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
The uniform shop will be open after school on Tuesday’s from 3:00-3.30pm.
However, QKR! ordering will remain the same and orders will still be delivered to your child’s class on Monday’s, Wednesday’s & Friday’s.
Thank you.
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Prep A |
Avalia H: For being determined to achieve by watching carefully and trying hard. A fantastic start to Prep! |
Elliana S: For settling into class routines so well, asking for help when you need it and being a lovely classmate. A super start to Prep! |
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Prep B |
Cole C: For showing great bravery, and for making an amazing start to your prep journey. Well done, Cole! Keep shining! |
Aidan H: For being determined to achieve by showing great bravery and settling well into school routines. You’re doing an awesome job! |
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Prep C |
Oaklyn M: For an amazing start to Prep! You give new learning your best go, always. Keep it up, Oaklyn. |
Rayne T: For being a respectful friend to Prep C. You follow the Bellmere Values! Well done, Rayne. |
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Prep D |
Heidi U: For being an honest and respectful class member. You always follow teacher instructions and are kind to your friends. We are very lucky to have you in our class! |
Sebastian D: For being a caring a friend to all members of our classroom. We are very lucky to have you in our class! |
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P/1E |
David I: For always being a positive role model for your peers. You are always kind, respectful and determined to achieve. Keep up the superstar effort, David! |
Miley R: For being a Prep/1E superstar. You always try your best at learning even if it’s tricky and you are a kind friend to everyone in our class. Keep up the amazing effort, Miley! |
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1A |
Noah H: For settling into year 1 and always having a smile on your face. Keep up the amazing work, Noah!! |
Myles M: For settling into class routines beautifully and showing a great attitude towards learning. Keep up the amazing work, Myles!!!! |
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1B |
Wesley W: For settling into class routines beautifully and showing a great attitude towards learning. Keep up the amazing work! |
Addie L: For approaching challenges with a growth mindset, following class routines with confidence, and always try your best. Keep up the great work! |
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1C |
Hamish K: For being respectful by following class instructions and completing learning tasks to the best of your ability. Keep up the amazing work, Hamish! |
Chelsea M: For caring for others by welcoming our new to Bellmere students into our class with a warm smile and friendly, helpful attitude. You are a 1C Super Star, Chelsea! |
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1/2F |
Jaxon S: For consistently being on task, respectful and kind to others. You can be relied upon to be a role-model to your peers. Congratulations on a wonderful start to the year, Jaxon. |
Oliana M: For being determined to achieve in all learning tasks and giving 100%. You are a wonderful learner, Oliana. |
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2A |
Zepplyn O: For being determined to achieve. You have made a great start to the year. Well done on always trying your best. |
Baden K: For being determined to achieve. You have worked hard everyday and we are so proud of you! |
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2B |
Noah P: For settling in so well to your new class and being determined to achieve in everything you do. Well done, Noah! |
Blessy R: For caring for yourself and others by always being a kind friend to everyone. Well done, Blessy! |
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2C |
Juliet L: For being a hard-working learner who is a role model for students in our class. Keep up the great work! |
Hunter S: For being a kind and helpful student to friends and teachers. Keep being your amazing self! |
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2D |
Maddie S: For being determined to achieve by having a go and trying your best. Well done, Maddie! |
Lyllianah C: For caring for yourself and others. You have been working hard on your peer relationships, and it has had a positive outcome. Well done, Lyllianah! |
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3A |
Nathan H: For a fantastic start to Year 3 by demonstrating respect and having a go at every task. |
Amity-Jade P: For being determined to achieve by being an active learner in all lessons. |
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3B |
Coen H: For demonstrating all the Bellmere expectations, always trying your best and being a great friend. |
Mileah H: For being determined to achieve in everything you do. Well done for always trying your best and overcoming any challenges you are faced with! |
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3C |
Ivy G: For the way you are demonstrating all Bellmere school expectations. I love seeing your determination to achieve, you are respectful, and you are helpful and kind to others. Keep being amazing! |
Wyatt B: For settling in well into 3C and applying yourself in all tasks. We are delighted to have you in our school. Well done! |
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3D |
Alexander M: For having the most amazing start in Year 3! Congratulations on being an example of a Bellmere Super Star! |
William S: For being determined to achieve with your consistent efforts to do your best. Keep up the fantastic effort! |
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4A |
Hugh L: For displaying the most respectful and mature attitude. You consistently show great care and respect towards your peers, learning and staff. Looking forward to an amazing year with you!!! |
Amelia L-W: For settling in so well to Year 4. You have shown kindness and care to all your peers, whilst respecting yourself. 4A is very fortunate to have you as a classmate. |
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4B |
Khya H: For an amazing start to the year. You display all our school expectations and are a positive role model for our class. |
Jack W: For settling in so well to Bellmere. You have been so hard working and friendly to everyone. We are so lucky to have you in our class. |
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4C |
Ezra M: For an amazing start to the year. You have worked so hard the first 2 weeks to complete all work and learn the new routines. 4C is so lucky to have you. |
Patrick A: For an incredible start to the year! You should be so proud of your efforts, 4C is very lucky to have you. Keep working hard. |
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4D |
Reuben I: For a great start to grade 4, displaying all our school expectations and putting 100% effort into every task. |
Hannah T: For settling in so well to grade 4. You have shown kindness to everyone in 4D. We are lucky to have you in our class! |
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5A |
Jeremiah T: For your demonstration of care for yourself, others and our classroom. We truly value your efforts. |
Noah P-B: For demonstrating fantastic care for yourself and others. You are a great role model for your fellow peers. |
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5B |
Cooper R: For the determination you show within your work, I love that you are giving all tasks 110%. Keep it up! |
Skylar-Jay C: For the beautiful care that you demonstrate for yourself and others. Your smile and considerate nature are admirable. It’s a pleasure to have you in 5B. |
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5C |
Aria B: For your demonstration of outstanding behaviour, effort and out of the box thinking within your mathematics work. |
Kaiya P: For the brilliant demonstration of teamwork and support towards your peers. You are a superstar, keep it up! |
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5D |
Faelon L: For an excellent start to the school year, proving to be a positive influence in the classroom. |
Ava B: For demonstrating determination in your schoolwork and for consistently contributing to the class. A great start, Ava! |
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6A |
Jax G: For demonstrating determination in all aspects of class work and a keen willingness to help staff and peers when called upon. What a fabulous start to the year; keep it up! |
Talan G: For your amazing start to the new year! You have worked hard, pushed through some difficult times and proved you can do this. Keep up the fantastic effort! We're all so proud of you! |
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6B |
Jaden R: For displaying such a positive and vibrant attitude to start the year. Well done, Jaden! |
Brodie B: For always showing great care and respect towards your peers and teachers. Excellent start to your Year 6 journey. Well done, Brodie! |
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6C |
Mia S: For an excellent start to the school year, actively involving yourself in learning and presenting as a positive role model for others. Congratulations on an awesome start to Year 6! |
Taj O: For a solid start to Year 6, engaging in all activities and working well with peers to complete set tasks. Congratulations on a great start to the year. Keep up the wonderful work. |
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6D |
Joshua D: For a fantastic start to the year! You have settled into the class and have been respectful to teachers and your peers. Keep being amazing, Josh! |
Ella M: For a great start to the year! You have worked well with your table team by being patient, supportive and kind. Keep up the great work, Ella! |
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6E |
Zarah S: For an amazing start to the year! You are demonstrating a ‘determined to achieve’ attitude towards your learning. Keep up the wonderful effort! |
Levi H-W: For a solid start to Year 6! You have displayed a positive and energetic start to the year. Keep up the positive attitude towards learning! |
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Music |
4D: For a wonderful start to Music in 2025. Thank you for being ready to learn when you arrive! Well done, 4D. |
PA: For a great start to the new year! Thank you for your efforts in Music. |
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P.E. P-2 |
P/1E: For your enthusiasm and effort during P.E lessons. Thank you! |
2A: For a great start to the year, everyone giving it a go and putting in a good effort. Well done! |
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P.E. 3-6 |
6D: For an amazing first lesson, it was so nice to see such a kind and supportive class! |
5B: For being superstars! Great start to 2025, I look forward to more fantastic lessons with you 5B. |
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STEM P-2 |
PA: For a great start to STEM! Working well together, listening to and following instructions in STEM. Keep up the excellent efforts! |
2A: For a great start to Year 2 STEM! You are working well together as a class, listening to and following instructions in STEM. Keep up the excellent efforts! |
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STEM 3-4 |
4C: For a settled and focused start to the year! Super work on consistently showing expectations. |
3D: For a wonderful start to the year! Well done showing expectations and being actively engaged in all class lessons! |
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STEM 5-6 |
6B: For a consistently positive attitude and for respecting the learning space and equipment while creating electrical circuits. Well done, 6B! |
5C: For great work and a considerable improvement in your efforts in STEM. It has been wonderful to see your engagement in creating periscopes to explore the reflection of light. |
It has been a wonderful start to the year for our KindyLinQ Families.
We have been a busy focusing on getting to know families and settling into the school year. Upon our return, we read Mrs Clarkes and Miss Cameron’s favourite book ‘I’m a Dirty Dinosaur’ and did lots of fun sensory activities!
To celebrate Chinese New Year we made some colourful lanterns - this was to celebrate the Chinese Lantern Festival on the 12 February 2025!
A favourite amongst our KindyLinQ kids was building towers and making creations in our outside area. Playdough is a crowd favourite and everyone loved hiding the tiny teddies and colourful buttons! To end the session we read 'Where's My Teddy'?
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February |
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17-19 |
Year 5 Camp |
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19 |
Prep-2 Assembly |
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21 |
Student Leader Investiture – 9:15am in the Hall |
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24 |
Young Leaders Day |
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24 |
MBTA Robolympics Immersion Day – selected Year 5/6 students – Moreton Downs SS |
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26 |
Year 3-6 Assembly |
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March |
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5 |
Prep-2 Assembly |
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6 |
NAPLAN Practice Test |
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7 |
NAPLAN Practice Test (Writing – Year 5 only) |
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11 |
P&C Meeting (AGM) |
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12 |
Year 3-6 Assembly |
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13 |
Year 1 Excursion (incl P/1E, 1/2F) – Bluey World |
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17-21 |
Harmony Week |
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17-20 |
Wheely Wise (Bike Safety) – Year 4 |
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19 |
Prep-2 Assembly |
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19 |
International Day of Happiness |
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20 |
Year 5 Surf Skills |
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21 |
Year 6 Surf Skills |
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25 |
Cross Country |
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26 |
MBTA Scratch Jnr Challenge Day – selected students @ Humpybong SS |
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26 |
Year 3-6 Assembly |
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April |
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2 |
Whole School Assembly |
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4 |
Last Day of Term 1 |