BayView State School - Term 4, Week 10

Principal, Mr David Cooke

Good afternoon Parents/Carers,

What a wonderful week we have had at BayView.

This week we have held our annual STAR awards, Year 6 graduation and post-Graduation Disco.

Firstly, I would like to thank all staff and parents for your organisation of the graduation event.  The night was a wonderful celebration of the student’s time at BayView, and the multi-purpose hall looked amazing.   Yesterday our Year 6 cohort had an excursion to the jungle adventure playground where they got to spend some final moments of fun together as a group and then finished the day with the annual colour explosion and a Guard of Honour.  I would like to congratulate all our graduating class on their work this year and wish them every success as they transition to high school in 2025.

In my speech I left the year 6 students with a quote from Taylor Swift that I thought provided a key message for life   "No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind."

At our STAR awards we were able to celebrate the wonderful achievements of many of our students firstly those who completed the ICAS assessment with one of our wonderful students Sidney within the top 3% for her writing exam.  We formally presented the swimming age champions with their medals and then presented some of our year 6 students with the perpetual awards for academics, all-rounder, citizenship, creative arts, cultural, sport aerobics, sport and environment. 

I would like to thank the generous sponsorship of Bendigo Bank Victoria Point, Ms Rebecca Young MP Redlands, Rotary Club of Capalaba and Redlands RSL for their continued support of our STAR awards.

Please see names and photos below of our awardees pictured with our wonderful sponsors.

This term we have also worked with our year 5 students to prepare them for the process of selecting our leaders for 2025.  Please see below our leaders and we will be introducing them to you across next week as we lead into the holidays.

This year like most years we have a number of staff who will be leaving our school.  I would like to acknowledge the following staff and their contribution to the school over many years which was also celebrated at a recent staff morning tea.

Dave Beasley. Dave has been with us from the beginning.  He has been a passionate advocate for sport in the school and is always looking for ways to get our students engaging in more sport.  The students of BayView have experienced the very best of PE Teachers and Victoria Point State High are very lucky to have him join in 2025

Emma Ditton.  Emma has been at the school since she graduated university and has been an excellent teacher across the early years.  Emma has built strong relationships with all of her classes and always goes the extra step with supporting her students learning. 

Alana Macarthur.  Alana has similarly been at the school since graduating university and like Emma has a fantastic connection with the students in her class and goes the extra mile in her planning to ensure that every student is able to access the learning and have success.

Marie-Ann Sobek.  Marie-Ann is going on a huge family adventure to St George and he will be missed by our community.  Mrs Sobek has a wonderful ability to engage our prep students with her enthusiasm and positivity and the growth of her students this year has been exceptional.   

Tracey Holmes.  Tracey has had a huge impact on our Arts program in 2024 and prior to this as a year 6 teacher.  Mrs Holmes has a real positivity about her and is able to extract the best out of her students through her supportive manner and the strong relationships she builds. 

Treena Hunkin.  Treena has been a strong advocate for BayView though her role as a teacher aide and recently has been building an excellent reputation our Puggles Playgroup alongside Sandy Macarthur.  Treena had a passion for working with our students with many of them achieving academic success due to her work.

All of the staff who are leaving this year have been extraordinary assets to BayView over many years.  I will miss each and every one of them and wish them every success at their new schools or retirement. 

We are currently finalising all the students report cards and anticipate that they will be emailed to all parents on Wednesday or alternatively you can access through QParents.

Have an amazing weekend.

David

Congratulations to our 2024 Star Award Recipients:

• Academic Star Award - Jaden S
• Star Citizen Award - Jagger J
• Rotary All-Rounder Award - Maxwell J
• Sport Star Award - Ellis B
• Creative Arts Star Award - Tia H
• Aerobics Star Award - Zoe M
• Rising Jnr Sports Star Award - Madden M
• Environmental Star Award - Marlow W

Thank you to our Sponsors, Mrs Norelle Thomas, Bendigo Bank Victoria Point, Ms Rebecca Young MP,  Redlands RSL and Rotary Qld.

Congratulations to our 2025 Student Leadership Team:

• School Captains - Cruz F, Poppy M, Taylor D, Madison F
• Student Ambassadors - Chloe L, Ruby K, Arthur O, Cody S, Taeyla F, Poppy M, Daniel B, Iverson R

Sports House Captains

• Hayden - Maddison S, Madison F
• Riley - Sienna P, Aria S
• Lewis - Hayley-J F, Amitesh B
• Durbidge - Wila R, Skyla I
  
  
• Arts Captains - Layla M, Leane V
• Aerobics Captains - Chloe M, Faith F, Ella L
• Creative Arts Captains - Layla M, Leane V
• Barna Jarjum - Jack M
• Peace Keepers - Evie, Ruby, Bella, Harvey, Cooper, Charlotte, Carter, Aleah, Abigail, James, Amina, Kieran, Mitchell, Sophie, Hannah and Ava.

Deputy Principal, Mrs Shiolan Ferrer

It's that time of year once again, when pencil cases will close, and books packed to end the 2024 year!

Congratulations to our Year 6 students, who finish their time at BayView State School, and well done for completing your primary years of schooling. May you all find success in your endeavours.

Similarly, congratulations to all our 2024 School Captains and student leaders! Each of you have represented our school, peers and community with pride. 

For the 2025 student leaders, well done on your new appointed positions and may you continue to embrace making a positive difference, next year.

Across our P-6 student body, congratulations on all your efforts this year. Each of you, as students have tried your best, learnt to turn things around when needed and continued to grow in your own individual pursuits. We look forward to seeing you in 2025.

To staff, who are leaving our BayView State School family, thank you so much to each of you, for all your hard work, passion, professionalism and positive contributions. Each of you will be missed and will be remembered by many for being the amazing educators that you are.

To all our families and friends...may you all have a wonderful, festive season. Keep safe over the holidays and may 2025 be a great year for everyone!

Shi Ferrer

ICAS, Ms Debbie Bowe

This year, Bayview State School had 24 students from Year 2 to 6 participate in 84 individual ICAS Assessments, designed to target higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling and Digital Technologies.

A huge congratulations to each student who undertook these assessments and challenged themselves. I would like to recognise the achievements of the following students who were the recipient of an ICAS Principal’s Award for 2024. This award recognises the top achieving student across all year levels in the school for each subject area.

The 2024 ICAS Principal’s award for English went to Sheyda in Year 4. Sheyda received a Credit for English with a score that placed her in the top 15% in Australia.

The 2024 ICAS Principal’s award for Mathematics went to Harry in Year 4. Harry received a Distinction for Mathematics with a score that placed him in the top 11% in Australia.

The 2024 ICAS Principal’s award for Science went to Harry in Year 4. Harry received a Distinction for Science, placing him in the top 7% in Australia.

The 2024 ICAS Principal’s award for Spelling went to Sheyda in Year 4. Sydney received a Distinction for Spelling with a score that placed her in the top 8% of participants in Australia.

The 2024 ICAS Principal’s award for Digital Technologies went to Sheyda in Year 4. Sheyda’s result placed her in the top 14% in Australia.

The 2024 ICAS Principal’s award for Writing went to Sydney in Year 4. Sydney received a Distinction for Writing, with a score that placed her in the top 3% in Australia.

Thank you to the students, parents and teachers who have supported ICAS again in 2024, and congratulations to all participants for your efforts and achievements.

Debbie Bowe

Student Wellbeing, Mrs Sabrina Tully

As the primary school year begins to wrap up, we start to have conversations about change and what next year may bring. Your student may face mixed emotions about the changes ahead, whether it's moving to a new class, transitioning to a new school, or simply saying goodbye to friends in their class as new groupings are formed. This can be a great time to support their resilience and help students to embrace change positively. Here are some ways to support your student through these transitions:

1. Celebrate their growth: Take time at home to reflect on the progress your child has made this year. Look at old schoolwork, photos, or talk about their accomplishments. Focusing on what they’ve achieved can boost confidence and help them see transitions as part of growth.
   
   
2. Encourage open conversations: Let your student express any concerns or fears they may have. For example, if they’re nervous about making new friends, share stories of your own experiences with change and how you overcame similar feelings. Listening and validating their emotions helps build their trust and emotional awareness.
   
   
3. Reinforce routines: With so much change, maintaining some family routines can provide stability. For example, family game nights, weekly walks, or a favourite weekend breakfast routine can give them a sense of consistency, even as school life shifts.
   
   
4. Practice resilience-building activities: Help your child view challenges as opportunities. Encourage them to set small goals, like introducing themselves to someone new at school. When they accomplish these goals, celebrate them to show that resilience and effort are valuable.
   
   
5. Embrace a positive view of new experiences: Talk about the exciting possibilities ahead, such as learning new subjects or joining different activities. You might say, “This is a great time to explore new interests and skills, and you’re so ready for it!”

Supporting your child with empathy, routines, and encouragement will help them navigate this transition with confidence. By emphasizing growth, they can feel empowered to handle future changes with resilience. If you have concerns about how your student may transition into a new classroom for next year, please reach out and we can talk further.

Sabrina Tully

PE News, Mr Beasley & Mr Bennett

BayView Swimming Carnival

Wednesday, 27th November was a glorious day for BayView's annual swimming carnival. Congratulations to Riley House for taking out the overall points shield and congratulations to the 2024 Swimming Age Champions.

Boys 2024 Age Champions

2016 Luke D- Durbidge

2015 Koby H- Riley

2014 Nate R- Riley

2013 Quincey G- Durbidge

2012 Jagger J- Durbidge

Girls 2024 Age Champions

2016 Charlotte P - Lewis

2015 Quinn F - Hayden

2014 Taeyla F - Hayden

2013 Aria S -  Riley

2012  Taylor B - Lewis

Classroom News

Prep visit by Fire & Rescue

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Corporate Services News

Voluntary Contributions

Parents are invited to participate in a Voluntary Resource Contribution Scheme of $100 per student per year.  These valuable contributions go directly towards the costs involved with providing your children with a wide range of Literacy, Numeracy, ICT and Creative Arts resources.

Q Parents

 If you haven't received an email invitation or need your child's EQ ID number, please contact Corporate Services admin@bayviewss.eq.edu.au.

Admission of Medication

If you would like to have medication on-site for your child, please refer to the 'Forms and Documents' section of the Newsletter to download a form and return to Corporate Services.

Advising the School of an absence

If your child is absent without explanation, you will receive an SMS asking for a reason for their absence.  When replying, consider these handy hints.

• Please ensure you select the child’s name you are explaining an absence for.
• Please respond on the day that you receive the SMS message.

If you would like to advise the school of an absence, please use one of the following methods:

• Use QParents
• Phone the student absence line on 3206 5266
• Email absence@bayviewss.eq.edu.au
• Please do NOT send an SMS message unless you are REPLYING to our message.

If you have any finance questions, please contact our Business Manager, Kristin Hill khill313@eq.edu.au or Cara Dyer cdyer44@eq.edu.au.  We are happy to help with any queries regarding invoices, payment plans, financial hardship or general student account questions.

Merry Christmas from all of us in Corporate Services and farewell to Vikki Lord, you will be missed!

Kerry, Vicki, Cara, Kristin & Vikki L

Cafe News

Thank you for supporting our Cafe this year.  If you are interested in volunteering in the Cafe next year, please email cwalk372@eq.edu.au

Happy Holidays!

Candice & Lisa

Creative Arts

On Tuesday 19 of November, fifteen students from Year 6 spent an exciting and highly engaging day at Cleveland District State High School to take part in the annual Creative Arts Cluster Day. This excursion provided an opportunity for our creative students to engage in a range of exciting arts activities that they may not ordinarily experience in a primary school setting.

Students were split into groups and worked collaboratively with other Year 6 children from across the Bayside cluster schools in each activity. Each group participated in Hip Hop and Street Dance, an African Drumming Workshop, a Visual Arts Workshop and Drama (Theatre Sports Activities).

Our students were exemplary representatives of our school, enthusiastically engaging in all activities, demonstrating the BayView Values at all times, and demonstrating their passion for creativity and the arts. Congratulations to all students who attended on the day!

Debbie Bowe

Puggles Playgroup

Uniform Shop

Back to School 2025 - beat the rush and order your uniforms for next year now. Order via Flexischools or uniform shop will be open every morning for week 10 and 11 of term. 

Year 6 Graduation

Thank you to the following businesses for supporting our 2024 Graduation.

IGA, Thornlands

Woolworths, Victoria Point

Coles, Thornlands

Bayside Hampers and Events

Phone - 0402 123 009

IG @baysidehampersandevents

FB - Bayside Hampers & Events 

enquries@baysidehampersandevents.com.au

Lovo Balloons & Gifts

IG @lovoballoonsandgifts

FB - Lovo Balloons and Gifts 

Little Sprinkle Co.  

IG - @littlesprinkleco  

FB - Little Sprinkle Co.   

littlesprinkleco.com.au

Hill & Co. Events & Hire

IG - @hillandcoeventhire

FB-  Hill & Co. Events and Hire

BayView Cares Christmas Hamper Drive

Dear Community Members, Businesses, and Parent Volunteers,

On behalf of the entire Bayview Cares team, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support of our BayView Cares Christmas hamper drive this year.

Your generosity—whether through donations, time, or resources—has made it possible for us to bring joy and relief to families in need this holiday season. With your help, we were able to create and distribute hampers filled with essential items and festive cheer, spreading kindness and hope throughout our community.

To our local businesses, thank you for your unwavering partnership and support. To our parent volunteers, your dedication and hard work have been truly inspiring. And to every member of our community who contributed, you have shown the power of collective goodwill and compassion.

Some special Donation mentions:

• Nick from Woolworths Victoria Point.  
• Mark from Woolworths Victoria Point East.
• Sue from Officeworks Capalaba.
• Linda from Bunnings Victoria Point.
• BayView P&C Association.
• Bree Tesch.
• Dianna De Monte.
• Little Missy Creations - Sophie Year 5.

Together, we’ve made a real difference in the lives of so many. Thank you for being part of this meaningful initiative. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season filled with peace and joy!

With gratitude,

Kylie Mirtschin

BayView Cares Coordinator 

P&C News

Thank you for supporting our 2024 Christmas Stall!

Tucker Truck - Thank you

A big thank you to our BayView staff who give up their time to ensure our Tucker Truck events run smoothly.

We appreciate you! 

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Community News

Sharks Volleyball

Holiday Pass is Here!

Your ultimate volleyball experience awaits! Enjoy up to 36 sessions (1.5 hours each) at any of our locations, all with a flexible schedule that fits your holiday vibe.

- Unlimited action. Maximum fun.
- Play at ANY location!
- Great value of $140.00
- Open for beginner to advanced players in grade 4 to 12

Don't miss this chance to sharpen your skills and stay in the game this holiday season. Let’s ace it!
www.sharksvolleyball.com/holiday-pass

Free Kindy

Your 4-year-old can attend free Kindy in 2025. Kindy is free in approved kindy program with a qualified kindy teacher, 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year. Kindy is available in both long day care and sessional kindies. If your child attends kindy in a long day care setting, additional care may be covered in part by the Australian Government Child Care Subsidy.

 Approved kindergarten programs can support your child’s learning the year before Prep.

 Use the Kindy Finder to find your preferred kindy. Enrol your child in a free kindy program for 2025. 

Magic By Moonlight

Discover the magic and unleash your family's imagination on the Gold Coast!

Venture down a whimsical woodland trail and discover enchanting lands adorned with twinkling lights and delightful surprises around every corner.  https://www.magicbymoonlight.com.au/

Christmas on Redlands Coast - Free community activities and events

With signature Council events and activities to fun festive programs at Redland Performing Arts Centre, Redland City Council Libraries, Redland Art Gallery and Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, join in the festive coastal Christmas celebration on Redlands Coast.

Enjoy dazzling lights and holiday cheer throughout the city with festive community events and activities for all ages. Discover what’s on across Redlands Coast this Christmas www.redland.qld.gov.au/christmas

Global Passport Online Program

Do you know a child ready for an incredible adventure that opens up the world, without leaving home? The fully funded, Global Passport: Explore the world in 5 days program takes young adventurers on an unforgettable virtual journey across the globe!

During the January school holidays, Years 4–6 students will immerse themselves in vibrant cultures and exciting languages from different corners of the world through interactive online lessons. From cultural discoveries to unique experiences, this program is an exciting way to grow global competence and broaden their horizons!

Expressions of interest are open now! To learn more, visit: https://education.qld.gov.au/schools-educators/international/global-opportunities/opportunities-online/opportunities-for-students 

New podcast – Dr Norman Swan’s tips for parenting in the middle years

Parenting often can be confusing when you’re faced with differing opinions and advice. Join author of So You Want to Know What’s Good For Your Kids, Dr Norman Swan, as he offers insight into research-based evidence on preparing children for adolescence. Listen to the latest Department of Education podcast here, on Spotify or on your favourite podcast app. 

Bayside Police News https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/bayside/poliCultural Award?ce-news/ 

Neighbourhood Watch https://www.nhwq.org/

Scamwatch https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/