Bellmere State School eNewsletter

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Dear Parents,

Last Friday afternoon we held our annual Grandparents Day. This was a wonderful afternoon with many activities happening around the school.

It was lovely seeing so many grandparents!. This was a great celebration for our grandparents and students.

This week is very busy with many activities happening.

On Tuesday, we have some of our senior leaders going to a forum at Pumicestone State School.

On Wednesday, we have our choir performing on parade.

On Thursday, we are participating in the Day for Daniel, where we encourage children to wear red and give a gold coin donation to support child safety education.

On Friday is World Teachers Day and our annual Colour Run.

WORLD TEACHERS DAY

This Friday we celebrate ‘World Teachers Day’. On this day we celebrate the fantastic work of our teachers. This year’s theme is “Hats Off to our Teachers”.

I would like to thank all of our teachers for the passion, care, and enthusiasm they bring to the classrooms.

I am very grateful for the teaching staff at Bellmere SS as they continue to support students to develop into the very best version of themselves. Their hard work and passion makes a difference in the lives of our students every day.

I encourage our parents to take a moment and thank their child’s teacher for they work they do. A few kind words can make a huge impact.

COLOUR RUN

On Friday we have our Colour Run. This is always a fun and exciting day. I would like to thank our P&C for their huge effort to put this great event together. They do a power of work to support our school and provide opportunities for our students to have great experiences like our Colour Run. This is one of the biggest fundraising events for the school. Thank you to the P&C for the enormous amount of work done

SCHOOL REVIEW

In Week 10 of Term 3 we had our school review. We have received our review report. The executive summary of the review will be uploaded onto our school website by next week.

Some of the highlights and affirmations from the review were:

Teachers, parents and the school community highlighted the visibility and child-focus approach of the leadership team and expressed a high level of confidence in the school’s direction.
The school’s commitment to learning, wellbeing and engagement.
There is a clear focus on collaboration amongst staff that fosters a shared responsibility for student outcomes.
Leaders and staff are uniting in the belief that every child can learn with the right supports and time.
Parents and community members admire the school’s inclusive culture and care for the students.
Staff and community members voice that they value community partnerships for creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that supports all students.
Parents praised teachers for their approachability and regular communication.

ROAD SAFETY

It is very important that children are safe coming to school and returning home. We have had several reports suggesting children are being unsafe on their bikes and scooter. A few reminders:

Children must wear a helmet when riding a bike or scooter.
When riding it is important to use the school crossing when crossing the road and not to ride between cars.

In Queensland it is illegal to ride an electric scooter if you are under 12. Please be reminded that children should not be riding electric scooters to school.

Regards

Jamie Tactor

Principal

Happy Week 4 to our Bellmere Community,

Prep 2026

Prep Transition and Parent Readiness sessions

(Term 4)

Session A = 8:45am – 9:30am

Session B = 9:45am – 10:30am

(Please register for only ONE session each date)

***** Wednesday 05 November *****

* Wednesday 19 November

* Wednesday 03 December

(Teddy Bear’s Picnic)

Students attend the Prep Precinct, and parents attend the Staffroom after delivering their child to the Prep classrooms.

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

The Read Bears Program (Year 1)

Overview:

Read Bears is a simple, but effective program aimed at Year 1 students (6-7 year olds). Students are given a hand-made, donated Read Bear with an attached tag enabling the child to personalise their bear with a name. Children take the bears home and read to them each school night. This provides children with more motivation to read books by having a "friend" to read and chat to. It also encourages parents & siblings to be involved in reading with the child at home. The Read Bears Program was initially developed as a pilot in 2019 and is based on similar programs run in Europe & Canada.

This year in 2025, HBNC is partnering with Education Queensland for our 6th year running Read Bears. The program can be run in either Term 2, 3 or 4 depending on the individual school's choice.

Our Year 1 students (1A, 1B, 1C, 1E and 1F) will receive their bear and book pack on Wednesday 5 November 2025. This will commence at 12pm in the Hall and will conclude by 1pm. Parents are welcome to attend this event but certainly understand if you cannot make it. Such a wonderful initiative for our young readers. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if your Year 1 student does not receive a pack on this day.

PCL

Our PCL focus for the next fortnight is Stamina and Engagement. Our lessons will be teaching –

The Power of YET – Achieving with a SUPERFLEX brain
Setting goals

Our Values and Expectations being targeted include:

We are honest and respectful
We follow all adult instructions
We speak respectfully with everyone and use kind words
We use strategies to help us manage our feelings

Enjoy your fortnight,

Candy Martin

Greetings to our Bellmere Community,

We were so thankful to have so many of our grandparents join us for Grandparents Day. I had the privilege of supervising in the hall, supporting students as they met up with their grandparents. It was heartwarming to see the children’s faces light up when their special family members arrived.

Despite the warm afternoon, there were smiles all around as families and children moved through the school, enjoying the many activities provided by our teaching teams.

Grandparents Day is such a special event on our school calendar. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and extend our school community by welcoming the loved ones who play such an important role in our students’ lives.

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 is now overdue.

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 this term, our school uniform shop is 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

Dear Families,

I will be taking 2 days off in November (Thursday 20th & Friday 21st) for my daughter’s year 12 graduation and formal.

Therefore, on these days, there will be limited menus available for each day that will require to be preordered with a cut-off date being the Wednesday (19th) morning as it will be just Niki and limited volunteers helping her.

The menus will appear under the P&C menu on Qkr!

You will still be able to order over the counter but please note that the menu is limited.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Danielle

FRIDAY 31st OCTOBER 2025

Bellmere's Colour Explosion

Registrations CLOSE Wednesday 29th October!

Preps to Year 6

Please register online by creating a profile. All money raised must be online. Please remember that you need to have a donation of at least $10 to participate!

Get set for an afternoon of slime, obstacles, monsters, and a lot of fun!

Can't wait to see you all there!

	Week 3	Week 4

Prep A	Arin M: For showing determination and enthusiasm in your learning, especially in writing. You are an absolute superstar!	Marley A: For always showing the Bellmere values, in class, in the playground and in your work. Outstanding effort, Marley!
Prep B	Lydia S: For being determined to achieve with your writing. You’ve been working extra hard on your handwriting and making awesome sentences. Well done!	Ashton M-M: For being determined to achieve in your writing. You're making amazing progress. Super effort, Ashton!
Prep C	Amalia’J W: For coming into the room with a positive attitude that brightens everyone's day.	Hannah O: For being a quiet achiever who is everyone’s friend.
Prep D	Heidi U: For being an excellent role model to everyone in our class. You always follow teacher instructions and do your best work. Well done!	Marley B: For showing such great determination in your Phonics lessons. Keep up the amazing work!
P/1E	Roman T: For your amazing efforts to write sentences independently. You are a superstar, Roman! Keep it up.	Lennon L: For your efforts in reading and writing words with complex alternative sounds. Keep being a superstar learner, Lennon!
1A	Daisy A: Always trying your hardest in Phonics and never giving up. Keep up the great work, Daisy!	Seidon K: For writing a great recount of ‘A Very Hungry Bear’. Keep up the excellent writing, Seidon!
1B	Ben B: For being determined to achieve in your writing. Your use of noun groups made your retell of ‘The Very Brave Bear’ super interesting. Keep up the great work!	Wesley W: For always following our Bellmere expectations. Well done, we are very proud of you!
1C	Pippa C: For all your hard work during writing. Well done for putting in some great adjectives and the use of best verbs into your sentences. Keep up the great work, Pippa!	Grace S: For your amazing work during Phonics. You always put in your best efforts and give everything a go. You are a 1C Super Star, Grace!
1/2F	Mia M: For a wonderful improvement in writing. You are trying so hard and your efforts are paying off. I can’t wait to read your next interesting story!	George M: For showing great determination and improved focus in your learning. Your effort and positive attitude are making a real difference. Keep it up, George!
2A	Alfie M: For being determined to achieve in your learning. You are off to a great start to Term 4. Keep up the great work!	Brooklyn N: For always following our Bellmere expectations. Well done, we are very proud of you!
2B	Blessy R: For following all Bellmere values and expectations. You are a role model to your peers. 2B is lucky to have you in our class!	Luke C-M: For a great start to term 4. You have been an eager learner who has been working hard on following the Bellmere values.
2C	Jack H: For being determined to achieve in his writing. You are constantly showing initiative to seek feedback to improve your work and using a range of resources to do so. Incredible work, Jack!	Emily-Renee M: For always following the Bellmere expectations inside and outside of the classroom. Your growth and resilience this term has been lovely to see. Congratulations, Emily.
2D	Liam P: For being honest and respectful by tolerating others. You have been using your "high 5" to communicate to other students.	Ayden B: For being determined to achieve by showing that you are actively participating in classroom learning.
3A	Levi M: For putting in effort to all your learning and being determined to achieve. Keep up the great work!	Elijah H: For using strategies to manage your feelings and staying determined to achieve. Well done.
3B	Oceanna W: For being determined to achieve in all that you do and using your ‘superflex brain’ in our maths modelling lessons! Well done!	Harper A: For a huge improvement in being determined to achieve this term! You are focused, trying your best and doing a fantastic job with your learning. Keep it up!
3C	Tareq H: For being determined to achieve by making wonderful improvements in your handwriting and beginning your narrative writing with an impressive sizzling start!	Hannah C: For always giving 100% to all learning tasks and following all Bellmere values and expectations. You are a role model to your peers. 3C is lucky to have you.
3D	Archie C: For being a focused and determined learner by striving to stay on-task, earn Bella Bucks and following our school values and expectations. WOW OH WOW!!	Elijah S: For striving to reach your learning goals in our narrative writing by using our structure and adding in literary devices to make your writing powerful! What an outstanding start to our unit!
4A	Dante W: For being focused and determined throughout all learning tasks and working well with your learning buddy. Keep up the great learning focus.	Pippa B: For maintaining focus on all learning tasks and caring for others. You are always looking for ways to support others in their learning. Keep being kind!
4B	Mayah F: For working well with a team to create a video in Drama.	River K: For helping another team in Drama and being a trusted, respectful team member.
4C	Adelyn G: For an outstanding effort during writing groups. Your focus and determination are showing through in your writing sample. Well done and keep working hard to achieve writing goals.	Harrison C-M: For your concentration during Maths rotations. You have demonstrated a determination to achieve when rounding and estimating numbers. Well done, keep up the great work!
4D	Harriette E: For settling into 4D so beautifully and quickly becoming an important and valued member of our class. You consistently display Bellmere’s values through your kindness, respect, and positive attitude each day!	Kade U: For showing outstanding enthusiasm and engagement during our recent Health lesson. Your excitement, curiosity, and positive attitude made learning fun for everyone around you.
5A	Jeremiah T: For your hard work and enthusiasm in maths, and for always being willing to share your ideas with the class. Keep it up!	Cruze S: For your willingness to share your creative writing ideas with the class, inspiring others with your imagination and enthusiasm. Fantastic work, Cruze!
5B	Freyja P: For always being honest and respectful in everything you do. Your kindness and gentle heart shine through in the way you treat others, making everyone feel seen and valued. You bring such warmth to 5B. Keep being you, Freyja!	Sebastian K: For being determined to achieve and always giving your best. You show kindness, empathy, and make sure everyone feels included. Your positive choices and encouragement lift others around you. Well done, Seb!
5C	Jye W: For being determined to achieve always completing your learning tasks to the best of your ability and using your ‘superflex brain’ when tackling new learning concepts in Maths!	Rachael H: For showing great determination and independence this term! You have begun each task with focus and enthusiasm, demonstrating a strong desire to achieve your best. Well done for taking initiative and setting a positive example for others!
5D	Millie L-D: For a positive outlook to your learning. It is great to see you with a positive mindset, looking to improve every day, Millie. Keep it up!	Serenity B: For displaying great dedication to your learning. This level of commitment will pay off for you Serenity and I cannot wait to see the outcome of this. Well done!
6A	Tilly C: For being honest and respectful, and demonstrating determination to achieve! Tilly, you have blown us all away this week and you so richly deserve this award! Keep up the excellent effort, attitude and approach!	Sam H: For always being an outstanding learner, helper, friend, role model and person. You embody our school values every day! Thank you for being you! 6A is better for having you as a member!
6B	Sofia S: For always displaying such insightful and creative pieces of writing. Thank you, Sophia!	Savana K: For making improvements with your overall Maths. Keep up the good work, Savanna!
6C	Lewis K: For a determined to achieve attitude to learning, seeking and using feedback to improve your work and being ready and willing to assist others where you are needed. Your chilled and level-headed approach to learning and school activities is appreciated.	William P-P: For engaging in learning tasks and making positive learning choices. Your willingness to accept and use teacher feedback is admirable. Keep up the great work, Will!
6D	Mani E: For your outstanding effort with your narrative writing. You have done a great job at explaining and elaborating on your ideas. Well done, Mani!	Matthew S: For writing creative and engaging narratives that use powerful language features to connect with and entertain the reader. Great job, Matthew!
6E	Hendrix H: For demonstrating a determined to achieve attitude towards English and writing some great narratives. Keep up the great attitude towards your learning, Hendrix!	Imogen A: For your excellent effort in English and writing some creative narratives with strong language features. Keep up the great effort, Imogen!
Music	3D: For excellent teamwork when keeping a steady beat in the hall of the Mountain King. Well done, 3D!	PA: For being determined to achieve and always arriving ready for learning! Well done, PA!
P.E. P-2	P/1E: For your awesome efforts in P.E this week. It was great to see students trying their best.	PB: For your excellent efforts in P.E this week. Well done!
P.E. 3-6	6B: For showing great enthusiasm and effort during soccer! Your positive attitude and willingness to give your best made a big difference.	6E: For demonstrating hard work and positive attitude during soccer lesson! Great job!
STEM P-2	2B: For your huge improvement in your focus during the learning time. Your contributions, especially in giving examples of commonly used terms about matter and materials, were exemplary.	1A: For showing tremendous support to one another while completing the work during the Push and Pull lesson. Learning is always better when we help each other. Keep up the great work, 1A!
STEM 3-4	3A: For consistently demonstrating focus and curiosity when exploring the differences between living and non-living things.	4D: For showing a keen scientist’s focus while exploring how materials can be tested, compared, and used.
STEM 5-6	6A: For your effort and behaviour which has been improving each week! Well done, 6A, let’s keep it up.	5B: For your enthusiasm towards chemical science which has been wonderful to see. Keep up the great effort and questions.
Instrumental Music	Zyen L: For working hard and making excellent progress on the Alto Saxophone. Well done!	Rachael H: For being an enthusiastic learner in Instrumental Music lessons.

TERM 4

October

28	Student Leader Forum (Pumicestone State School)
29	Prep-2 Assembly
30	Day for Daniel
31	World Teachers Day
31	Colour Run

November

4	Red Cross Pillowcase Program Incursion
5	Prep 2026 Transition and Readiness Session 2 (8:45am & 9:45am)
5	Read Bears Program (Year 1)
5	Year 3-6 Assembly
10-14	National Recycling Week
11	Remembrance Day
11	P&C Meeting @ 5pm
12	Prep-2 Assembly
13	World Kindness Day
14	Gala Day 6
19	Prep 2026 Transition and Readiness Session 3 (8:45am & 9:45am)
19	Year 3-6 Assembly
20	Prep Drive In Movie
24	Tough Teeth Fluoride Program
26	Prep-2 Assembly
26-28	Life Ed Qld Talks – Year 5 & 6
28	Concert & Bush Dance Market Stall

December

1	Volunteer Morning Tea @ 9.15am
3	Prep 2026 Teddy Bear’s Picnic @ 8.45am
3	Year 3-6 Assembly
5	Movin’ On Up Day (Prep–Year 5)
5	High School Transition Day (Year 6)
8	Ice Cream Day
9	Year 6 Awards Evening @ 5.30pm
10	Whole School Assembly
11	Year 6 Celebration Day
12	Last day of Term 4 2025