BayView State School - Term 1, Week 10
Principal, Mr David Cooke
Good afternoon families
What an end to the term with our annual Easter Bonet parade. Some very excited and tired prep kids proudly showed their creations to the school as they finish their first term of their education journey.
We have had an amazing first term and I would like to thank the students and the staff for their hard work and commitment to learning. There are many things to celebrate which were on show in our end of term celebration parade on Monday.
I would like to particularly draw attention to the Junior Strings ensemble who after just one year of instrumental music lessons, performed with confidence and sounded absolutely amazing.
Thank you to Mr Bennett and Mr Ellis for their coordination of the year 4 to 6 cross country on Tuesday. Congratulations to those who were able to secure the age championship medal, however I would also like to acknowledge every student that participated on the day and secured a point for their team.
Cross Country running is not for everyone however it was pleasing to see that as each runner crossed the line, they were being cheered on by their house teammates. The champion house and age champions will be presented at a school assembly in term two.
Please have an amazing break, stay safe and provide plenty of time for our students your kids to rest and recover ready for term two.
Hopefully Parramatta can get a win across the break.
David
QParents Reminder: Digital Consent Management
Next term the school will be moving to digital consent management for all excursions and camps. This will mean that parents will be able to provide digital consent and not have to worry about the paper forms being lost at the bottom of the bag or left at school. Moving to this platform will streamline our internal processes as well as being able to link payment and consent forms in the one platform.
The school will migrate to digital consent management at the beginning of Term 2. Families who do not have a QParents account will need to come to the school to collect hardcopy consent forms as these will not be available for students to take home themselves.
David
Head of Curriculum, Mrs Blyth
PE News, Mr Bennett & Mr Ellis
Bayside District Trials (Students born 2013- 2015)
Nominations are called for experienced, highly skilled players to trial at the Bayside District Trials in the following sports.
- 10-12 Years Boys/Girls Touch Football Noms Due 2/05
- 10-12 Years Boys/Girls Softball Noms Due 9/05
- 10-12 Years Boys/Girls Cricket Noms Due 30/05
Nominations are due to HPE Teachers via BVSS Corporate Services no later than dates listed. Nominations must include, student name, class, date of birth, playing history, representative honours, and positions played/preferred. Please complete the form at Corporate Services. Please refer to the student suitability to trial below when nominating.
☐ | Has prior experience at playing the sport at a representative level – either through school (must be in the ‘A’ team or equivalent) and/or through club (must be Division 1 or equivalent) |
☐ | Has demonstrated a high level of performance of a wide range of skills specific to the sport |
☐ | Has good knowledge of the rules of the sport and playing positions where applicable |
☐ | If bottom age i.e., 10/11 yr old attending a 10-12 yrs Trial; is of suitable physical size, fitness level and advanced skill level to compete against older students without causing safety concerns |
☐ | Has a high level of attendance at school |
☐ | Has a good behaviour record at school |
☐ | Is the correct age to be trialing |
BayView Touch Program - Under 8's Girls
Music News, Amy Ellis/Hamish Axam
Choir News!
What: ANZAC Ceremony
When: Thursday 24th April (first week of Term 2)
Where: BayView School Hall
Time: Parade begins at 9:00am
Groups: Intermediate Choir and BayView Voices
Rehearsals will continue in the last week of term and the first week back due to the ANZAC ceremony being so early in Term 2.
Sport Aerobics, Mrs Sabrina Tully
Please note that Leotard Order forms can be collected from Corporate Services.
Classroom News
Prep Red Easter fun
Prep Teddy Bear's Picnic
4 Amber - Celebrating Harmony Day
Easter Hat Parade!
Technology, Ms Raelene Murphy
Our students have been diving into some exciting and hands-on learning in Technology, exploring a range of fascinating topics that link to the world around them. Here’s a peek at what your children have been up to in their Technology lessons!
Prep: From Farm to Supermarket
The Prep students have been learning all about how apples travel from the farm to the supermarket. They were particularly fascinated by the technology involved—computers that take 3D photos of apples to check for bruises! This sparked lots of curiosity and questions about how technology helps ensure the food we eat is of high quality. In addition, the Preps have started growing their own seeds. Their first crop? Mung Bean sprouts! These healthy little sprouts were donated to the CAFE, allowing students to experience the full cycle of growth and contribution.
Years 3 & 4: The Journey of Milk
In Years 3 and 4, the students have been investigating the journey of milk from the cow to our cups. They were surprised to learn about all the steps involved before milk reaches the supermarket! To reinforce their learning, they’ve been exploring the app ‘Clips’ to sequence the stages of milk production. They’ve also been using Freeform to strengthen their retrieval skills, making connections and enhancing their understanding through technology.
Years 5 & 6: Sustainable Agriculture & The Science of Learning
Our Year 5 and 6 students have been delving into the fascinating world of Sustainable Agriculture. They’ve explored different farming practices that aim to protect our environment and ensure food security for the future. At the same time, they’ve been learning about how our brains process information. They’ve explored powerful techniques to boost their memory and retention, including brain dumps, the "two things" strategy, and flashcards. These tools will not only help them in Technology but across all subjects.
To put their learning into action, the Year 5 and 6 students are now using Minecraft Education to design a sustainable backyard for a client. They must consider the client’s specific needs and justify their design choices based on the sustainability principles they have been learning in class.
We are thrilled with how engaged and motivated the students have been in these hands-on activities, using technology to support and extend their learning. It's exciting to see them make connections between what they are learning in the classroom and the real world!
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
A reminder that we need all parents signed up for QParents by Term 2. 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.
Administration of Medication
If you would like to have medication held 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.
Phones Away for the Day
During school hours, students are asked to sign their phones in at Corporate Services, so they can focus on learning, building friendships, and being fully present when at school. This helps reduce distractions and ensures students get the most out of their time at school.
Kerry, Vicki, Cara & Kristin
Cafe News
Uniform Shop
Please note our Uniform Shop is open every Tuesday morning between 8.00am and 9.00am.
BayView Umbrellas are now available for purchase!
What's On
P & C News
Community News
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STEP 2
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STEP 3
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STEP 4
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