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2 February 20182 February 2018

PRINCIPAL’S NEWS

Term 1, Week 2

Dear Parents, Children and Friends

Welcome back to the 2018 school year from myself and the BliBli State School team, staff, parents and community members.We have opened our doors to 120 new Prep students in5 classes and, with several other new families, count 667students in our Prep to Year 6 cohort with 28 classes overall.

I would like to especially welcome the new staff and familiesinto the Bli Bli State School community. I am very confident thatyour time with us will be enjoyable and productive and will, asin all aspects of life, reflect the professionalism of the staff andP&C as well as the commitment you make to your children.

Miss Kyla Bonney and Mrs Janet Thomson deserve a belatedspecial thanks for leading the school through the last busycouple of weeks of 2017. As always they did a superb job intheir roles as Principal and Deputy Principal respectively andexemplify the depth and dedication amongst our staff.

During the 4 days at the end of the school holidays all staff wereengaged in a series of professional development activities aswell as a range of tasks preparing for the arrival of our students.These tasks ranged topics began with Whole of school Briefing

on Vision and Values, Organisational Structures, andPerformance Planning for all staff. Compulsory training for allstaff on Code of Conduct and Ethical Decision Making; Health,Safety & Wellbeing; Internal Controls; Keys to ManagingInformation for all staff were delivered. Sessions coveringPositive Behaviour for Learning, Student Support Services,Curriculum and Planning Overviews and Oral Languageevaluation provided overall support for the main training agenda– The Oral Language Approach to Writing.

I invite you all to join us on this exciting quest to firstly excitechildren about writing and watch as their level ofconfidence and competence increases across time.

You will learn a little more at our Class Meetings where you canbecome acquainted with your children’s teacher, hear aboutroutines, support structures and staff, classroom and schoolexpectations and initial steps within our Writing Focus. I lookforward to seeing you next Wednesday 7 February between thehours of 3:15 and 6:00pm (unless otherwise advised by yourteacher).

You are also most welcome to join Clare, Wendy, Cathy, Kristiand myself at the P&C general meeting at 6:30pm on the sameevening in the staffroom.

Our Explicit Improvement Agenda is WRITING

Beginning this term and progressing through the next 3 to4 years Bli Bli State School will be focussing on improvingstudent’s writing. We have identified WRITING as our ExplicitTeaching Agenda by analysing our data across the past fewyears, observing anecdotally our inconsistencies in approachand confidence in teaching it for the teachers and pleasureand skill levels of the students. Incidentally, the Sunshine CoastRegion, the State of Queensland and indeed the Nation havealso identified writing as needing attention.

The best part is that the work that students and teachers havebeen focussing on for the past couple of years has provided asuperb foundation for writing. Joel Batson will be keeping youall abreast of the strategic planning for Writing to what you willsee in classrooms daily and also how you can help.

For 5 days per fortnight two of our best teachers will be takingon the role of Coach – Jackie Goss in the prep–year 2 sectorand Tammy Kelly for the years 3–6. Julie Lowry is filling in forJackie Goss in the coaching role, adding to her STL&N andMaster Teacher role, until Jackie’s return. Every teacher willengage with current research and practice through professionaldevelopment led by Joel Batson, Tammy Kelly, Jackie Gossand Julie Lowry. This knowledge will then be applied in theclassroom context and supported by year level colleagues,coaches and the school’s Curriculum Council. Parentinformation sessions and workshops, U Tube presentationsand students writing samples will all be ways for parents to alsoengage and support their children’s improvement.

Please be assured that all other elements of the AustralianCurriculum will also be taught to a high standard.

Gerard QuinnPrincipal

FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPALS

Whole of School messages

In our role as Deputy Principal, we will use this column everyfortnight to share some of the school processes and routinesthat we follow and teach every day. We believe a sharedunderstanding is crucial to us as a community.

This week we’d like to share some information about upcomingswimming lessons as well as our new communication systemthat many of our families have already explored and to talkabout caring for our friends, especially those with specialisedhealth needs.

Please know that we are available to chat with you about anyconcerns or questions that you may have. We are a team,working together for each student. Please make anappointment with the ladies in the Office. In order to spendmore time working in classrooms, we will be takingappointments on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. We arealso available via email should these times not suit –kbonn13@eq.edu.au or tdurb2@eq.edu.au .

Kyla Bonney and Trevor DurbidgeDeputy Principals

Class Meetings

Every parent and carer is invited to attend their child’s ClassMeeting in the coming week. Letters were sent home lastweek, sharing the time and location of each class’s meeting.We have also included the timetable here for your reference:

5TC 8am Wed 7 FebAll of year 3’s 8am Wed 7 Feb incl 2/3C4/5R 8am Fri 9 FebAll of yr 4’s 8am Wed 7 FebAll of yr 2 3.15pm Wed 7 Feb

Prep M 7.45am Wed 7 FebPrep p 7.45am Thurs 8 FebPrep k 7.45am Tues 6 FebPrep cm 7.45am Tues 6 FebPrep B 7.45am Thurs 8 Feb6W 8am Wed 7 Feb6G 3.15pm Wed 7 Feb6F 8am Wed 7 Feb5KB and 5B 8am Wed 7 FebAll of yr 1 7.45am Fri 9 Feb

Class meetings are an excellent opportunity to meet formallyand to share some important information about your child’sclass, our school and what 2018 will bring to you and yourchild. Your child’s teacher will be able to share with you a rangeof information including some of the ‘big picture’ initiatives suchas whole school priorities, the curriculum overview, PositiveBehaviour for Learning, and our school Dress Code.

We will share operational details of the class with its routines,Specialist Lessons, homework grids and how Aus Identities isused in the classroom. We will also have time for questionsand general discussion. Most importantly this is also a timefor you and your child’s teacher to establish the best way tocommunicate so that we can all work together for the bestoutcomes for your child.

We hope that all can attend.

Caring for all of our friends: Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a severe and sudden allergic reaction. It occurswhen a person is exposed to an allergen to which they aresensitive. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis can includedifficulty breathing, swelling of the throat and tongue and evenloss of consciousness.

We’d like to share with you, our school community of parentsand friends, this important information for a number of reasons.Anaphylaxis is a very real and ongoing concern for all schoolsdue to the number of children who do have severe allergicreactions to some common foods and substances. Here atBli Bli State School, we have students with severe allergicreactions to eggs and nuts. This includes peanuts, cashews,pistachios and all foods that contain these nuts, such as peanutbutter.

Whilst it is almost impossible to be a “nut-free” school, we areasking for your support and attention in ensuring our school is“nut-sensitive”. Here at Bli Bli State School, we do everythingwe can to ensure that children do not share their food witheach other due to possible food sensitivities in any child. Weclosely monitor eating times, we remind our children to only eattheir own food and we encourage our children to wash theirhands around every meal. Despite all of this, a child sensitive

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to certain substances may be exposed through typical day today activities. As an example, a child who has a nut allergycan experience a severe reaction if they drink from a water tapafter a child who has eaten peanuts at lunch. Passing a waterbottle between two children, where one has eaten nuts usingtheir fingers and the other has a sensitivity to this, may causea severe reaction. Please understand, we do not share thisinformation with you to elicit anxiety. We are a close communityhere at Bli Bli State School and we take care of each other.

We ask that you pack your child’s lunch box with understandingand patience for the needs of our friends. As the parents ofa child with anaphylaxis will explain, they work tirelessly toeducate their child to self-manage their allergies. These childrenare taught to monitor their reactions, to be careful around whatthey eat and touch, and to be aware of their body’s needs. Wecan still help our friends by being sensitive to what is packedand sent to school in lunchboxes. We ask for your supportregarding this.

If you have any questions, or require any more information,please do not hesitate to contact the school on 5458 2111 orvisit one of the following websites:

We sincerely thank you for your support and attention to this.

Caring for all of our friends: Immunosuppression

Immunosuppression is a reduction of the activation or efficacyof the immune system. There are a number of children withinour community who are immunosuppressed, meaning thesechildren have a lower immunity and cannot fight infections in thenormal way.

Viruses that cause measles, chickenpox and shingles couldmake these children extremely unwell. I would therefore begrateful if you contact the Office immediately if your child isfound to have one of these illnesses. If we knew there hadbeen exposure to measles, chickenpox or shingles, medicinecan be given to lessen the side effect of such an infection tothese children. This medicine does need to be given as soon aspossible after the contact has taken place.

We must assure you that your child is not at any risk becauseof these children.

Swimming Lessons for Years 1 to 4

Here is some additional information for allparents as swimming lessons are just aroundthe corner for Year 3 and 4 (week 6) andYear 1 and 2 (week 7). The permission formwill be coming home next week with exactlesson days and times. In the interim, belowis some general information in preparation:

Requirements: Full school uniform MUST be worn to and fromschool, at the beginning and end of the school day. Swimmers,rash shirt/t-shirt, towel, and thongs packed in a separate baginside school bag. All items are clearly named.

Changing: Students will change into their swimmers, rash shirt/t-shirt, towel and thongs at school and travel on the bus withonly this gear. Students will get changed back at school aftertheir lessons, traveling in their togs, towels and thongs on thebus. Each class teacher will supervise and allocate a safe placefor children to change (e.g. boys in one room, girls in another).

Pool Toilets: Children using toilets at the pool will besupervised by an adult. Please note, unless a male adult isavailable, boys may need to use the ladies toilet so they aresupervised. This is a safety issue.

Wet equipment: For hygiene’s sake, we encourage parentsand carers to thoroughly dry swimming gear each afternoon orprovide new togs/towel daily.

Lost Property: Please label all items (including school uniformitems) so lost items can be returned easily.

Tuckshop: Tuckshop will be available during swimming week.Note that if your child is off-site at lunch times, their lunch willbe waiting for them upon their return.

Volunteers: Parents are encouraged to volunteer their timeduring their child’s lessons and be available to get into theswimming pool. Please advise your child’s classroom teacher.Limited space on the bus means volunteers will need to meetclasses at the pool. Volunteers will be required to pay the entryfee.

Kids Club

Every term, Bli Bli State School run Kids Clubs during playtimes. A range of our teaching staff coordinate and run theseclubs that are designed to appeal to a range of children withdifferent interest and abilities. These clubs typically changefocus every term, except where children’s interest levels showsa need to continue.

Each club is targeted at a specific age group and childrencan self-nominate by seeing their teacher for a special “KidsClub pass”. Children typically self-nominate because they areinterested in the focus and / or feel like a break from theplayground. Some children may be encouraged to attend asKids Club provides a more structured alternative to theplayground.

This term we have a lovely range of clubs. We have includedthe timetable for your information and reference.

MONDAYMONDAY TUESDAYTUESDAY WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY THURSDAYTHURSDAY FRIDAYFRIDAY

FIRSTBREAK

10:50-11:10

JUNIORCHOIR(Year 3)MusicclassroomMrs Aitken

STEM CLUB(Year 4-6)Prep MclassroomMiss Mel

SMALLVOCAL(By invitation)MusicclassroomMrs Aitken

SENIORCHOIR(Year 4-6)MusicclassroomMrs Aitken

COMPUTERCLUB(Year 3-6)Library labMrs Aitken

FIRSTBREAK

10:50-11:10

HANDBALLCLUB(Year 4-6)UCA

SignoraWynne

SPORTCLUB(Year 1-3)Year 1 grassMrs Liddle

DANCECLUB(Prep-Year 6)Hall

Mrs Kent

WRITERS’CLUB(Year 1-6)STLaN RoomMrs Lowry

CONSTRUCTIONCLUB(Prep-Year 2)Prep P classroomMiss Nicole

SECONDBREAK

1:30-1:50

LEGOCLUB(Year 1-2)2SMclassroomMrs McCall

GARDENINGCLUB(Year 3-6)SeniorgardensMrs Kelly

TEXTILESCLUB(Year 3-6)5TCclassroomMrs Cawthan

GARDENINGCLUB(Year 1-3)JuniorgardensMrs Bateman

ARTS & CRAFTCLUB(Year 1-6)3D classroomMrs Duncan

• Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology andAllergy (ASCIA) http://www.allergy.org.au/

• Anaphylaxis Australia http://www.allergyfacts.org.au/

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MONDAYMONDAY TUESDAYTUESDAY WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY THURSDAYTHURSDAY FRIDAYFRIDAY

SECONDBREAK

1:30-1:50

BEBRAS &CODINGCLUB(Year 3-6)Library Lab

Mr Batson

MUSICCLUB(Year 1-3)MusicclassroomMrs Aitken

COMPUTERCLUB(Year 1-3)Library labMr Ogden

CHESSCLUB(Year 1-6)3HclassroomMrs Halyday

Events and Excursions

Every fortnight, you should be able to findquick information regarding any upcomingevents or excursions planned for yourchildren for the coming weeks. We willendeavour to attach an electronic copy ofthe permission note – should your child’s goastray on the journey home. These can be downloaded andprinted for your use. Paper copies are also available from thefront wall on your immediate right as you enter the Office.

Grades: Year 4-6

Excursion title: Swimming Carnival

Cost: $11

Date: Tues 6 Feb 2018

Note / money due back by: TODAY Fri 2 February

Grades: Year 5

Excursion title: Mapleton Camp

Cost: $170

Date: Mon 12- Wed 14 Feb 2018

Note / money due back by: Wed 7 February

Grades: Year 6

Excursion title: Canberra Trip

Cost: $690

Date: Sun 18 – Fri 23 Mar 2018

Note / money due back by: Fri 2 March

PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE LIMITED SPACES FOR THISEXCURSION DUE TO BUS SIZE - PAY IN FULL TO SECURE ASPOT – THERE ARE ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT AS AT 2.2.18

P-2 messages with Mr Durbidge

An Introduction

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I amthe newly appointed, second Deputy Principal of our wonderfulschool. I have joined the team here, together with Mr Quinn,Miss Bonney, Mr Batson and the other amazing, hard-workingstaff to support your children to strive to be their best.

I am a passionate born and bred local, as my family have livedin the Mooloolaba/Maroochydore area for over one hundredyears.

I began my career in education nearly thirty years ago, teachingin South West Queensland in areas around Dalby through toRoma. I also taught in the inner-city of Brisbane and BribieIsland before landing the opportunity to be part of thefoundation of Chancellor State College at Sippy Downs. In thetwenty years I have spent at Chancellor, I played a variety ofleadership roles as well as spending several years out at othercoastal schools.

Bli Bli State School has a terrific reputation in the communityand I am so very pleased to be now permanently appointedhere.

I trust that you will find me a positive and friendly presence inour school as well as being passionate about doing my best foryou and your children.

My role within the school will give me the chance to workprimarily with students and teachers from Prep to Year Two. Iwould like to thank teachers for all their dedication and effort inensuring a smooth start to the year. It has been an awesomestart to what promises to be another busy and exciting year.

In these first weeks of being here, I have met or have beengreeted by many welcoming parents for which I am verygrateful. When you see me, please come up and say gidday.

Trevor DurbidgeP-2 Deputy Principal

Year 3-6 messages with Miss Bonney

Welcome back

I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our returningstudents and families, and our new community members. I amexcited to share the Deputy Principal role with Mr Durbidge.I will be working primarily with students, families and staff inthe upper years, grades three to six, but will continue to workacross all grades in a number of different portfolios.

It is absolutely delightful to start the school year here with you allas a part of the Bli Bli school community. I am looking forward

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to a great year, full of special events and times together. I can’twait to watch our children grow and learn from each other andfrom our amazing staff. I am very proud of our family here at BliBli State School and know we will have a wonderful year.

Kyla Bonney3-6 Deputy Principal

HEAD OF CURRICULUM

Classrooms are Buzzing

This term is off to a flying start already and I’m extremely proudof all our students for making a tremendous effort to get backinto the swing of things at school. The quality of learning that’shappening so far is setting the scene beautifully for the rest ofthe year.

The Oral Language Approach to Writing

Over the past 18 months, we have been implementing anapproach to learning aims to increase meaningful oral languagedevelopment in all students from Prep to Year 6. This approachfocuses on three main areas which are: Pronouncing wordsclearly in their parts to help with spelling; Encouraging studentsto speak in full sentences to improve reading, understandingand writing sentences; Exploring topics and words bydeveloping vocabulary. In addition, classes also participate inbrief ‘snippet lessons’ each fortnight which target a particulararea of language development. After studying the results ofour students’ writing last year, we observed an increase insentence and word lengths and also an increase in the numberof more precise words used. This was a great result and we willcontinue to analyse our students’ writing in this way to improveour practice further.

From this year onwards, our explicit improvement agenda willbe an oral language approach to writing. This agenda willagain be implemented across the school and there will be a keyteam tasked with driving this approach forward for the next 3years. So far this year, we have dedicated 1 whole student freeday to learning about exemplary practices in the teaching ofwriting. One of the key features of successful writing programsis the link to quality discussion and oral language development.As such, we are perfectly positioned to make a sizeable impacton our students writing skills by continuing to focus on orallanguage. I look forward to sharing more with you about ourwriting agenda as the year progresses.

Joel BatsonHead of Curriculum

OFFICE NEWS

Credit Cards

As of this year, the school will no longer be able to take creditcards over the phone – see information below.

The PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)is a worldwide data security standard to help protect cardholderinformation. It provides a minimum set of technical andoperational requirements for how customer card data is used,managed and stored.

Never send or receive cardholder data by email or textmessage.

Do not record card numbers from telephone calls.

Bli Bli State School will be able to accept payments in the formof:

Improve Communication - New Smartphone App

Please read the attached notice on ways we can improvecommunication to you – jump on board!

Improve Communication – Access QParentsOnline

Attached is the Quick Reference Guide to access your child’sstudent information online.

• Compliance with the PCI DSS is mandatory for allbusinesses accepting customer credit cardpayments, including government departments.

• If the department fails to comply with the PCI DSS, itmay face financial penalties imposed by MasterCardof Visa, and merchant facilities may be suspended orcancelled.

• Cash

• Cheque (made out to Bli Bli State School)

• Bpoint (refer to your invoice)

• Direct Transfer from your bank to Bli Bli State SchoolBSB 064424 Account Number 00090511Put your child’s full name and reference eg; Canberra

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Newsletters

In addition to this fortnightly all of School Newsletter, teacherssend home with students a Year Level Newsletter in the firstweek of each Term. Please see your child’s teacher if you didnot receive one last week.

The Year Level Newsletter will outline curriculum, events andmessages for that whole year level. Teachers may also sendhome individual Class Newsletters.

School Magazines

We still have a few copies of the 2017 School Magazine for sale– only $5 – while stocks last.

P&C NEWSWelcome to 2018! We hope everybody is settling in well.

Our first General Meeting for 2018 will be held Wednesday 7February at 6.30pm, in the Staffroom.

We're not scary, and we won't ask you to sign up for everything(not at your first meeting anyway) but if you're keen to find outmore about how your school operates then come along!

Just One Thing

Your Just One Thing letter will be coming home soon, we knoweveryone is busy, so if you are able to choose just one thing toassist with in 2018 it would be much appreciated!

Prep Tea Towels 2017

We have a few tea towels left over, if you would like some extrasplease pop down to the Tuckshop, they are available for $5!

Rebel Sports Community Kickback Program

The Rebel Community Kickbacks program is a communityprogram that passes rewards back to your team. Open toall registered sporting clubs and schools, rebel’s CommunityKickbacks gives clubs and schools the opportunity to earnrewards for their team.

Simply register for the Community Kickbacks program and 5%of all member purchases will go directly back to your club orschool as in store credit to spend in store.

Nominate Bli Bli State School P&C for your 5% to help inpurchasing sporting goods! Thank you Rebel Sport!

Leanne HaywardBBSS P&C

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING

Our Dress Code

Bli Bli State School is a ‘full uniform worn with pride’ school,and as such all students are expected to wear the full schooluniform correctly, every day. Bli Bli State School P&CAssociation and school staff support a Student Dress CodePolicy because we believe that it provides clothing that aimsto contribute to a safe and supportive teaching and learningenvironment.

All parents are asked to be vigilant about sending their childto school in the full uniform (refer to the Dress Code below).On those occasions where it is impossible to send your childwearing the full school uniform, you are asked to please sendalong an explanatory note. Alternatively, our Uniform Supplyprocess operates where children will be loaned an item ofclothing if required, with the understanding that it is to bereturned, laundered, within the week.

In circumstances where inappropriate or unreasonable dress isworn, appropriate actions will be taken. In most cases, studentswill be provided with a loan uniform item that must be returnedto the Office within the week, laundered appropriately. This canoccur three times before we will issue a Uniform Infringementand a record will kept for Administration purposes. Parents willbe notified if this action was taken.

Full school uniform should be worn in the following instances:

Bli Bli State School’s Dress Code includes and is limited to:

• Attending or representing school during schoolhours;

• Travelling to and from school;

• Engaging in school activities out of school hours.

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General ItemsGeneral Items Winter ItemsWinter Items

Please note that school shoes are to be predominantlyblack or predominantly white.

General Appearance

We have attached the School Dress Code for your information.

Our Uniform Hot SpotsOur Uniform Hot Spots

HATS SCHOOL SHOES

Our Uniform Hot SpotsOur Uniform Hot Spots

Please ensure that yourchild owns a named Bli

Bli School Hat 8cmbroad brimmed hat

maroon.

No hat means noplay.

Please ensure that your childowns fully enclosed,

predominantly black orwhitefoot-wear such as joggers or

school shoes. As most schoolsinsist on all black shoes the

availability of black school shoesis wide spread from retail outletsacross the Sunshine Coast. No

boots, sandals or thongs allowedfor safety reasons.

Please do not rely on the limited supply school hats that weprovide for students who have made an honest mistake inforgetting their hat. This service is essentially to allow studentsnot to miss out on HPE lessons.

Janet ThomsonBehaviour Management Coach

LIBBY’S LOUNGE

Tips for parents to prevent cyber-bullying

Kids socialise very differently these days. A lot of it takes placeon the internet, a world that can be very hard to monitor as aparent. Due to the remote nature of the internet, it may be lessobvious that your child is being subjected to cyberbullying, sobe sure to watch for symptoms and talk to your child if you haveany concerns.

Cyberbullying involves the use of email, chatroom or socialmedia site messaging on the internet, and text, picture and orvideo messaging on mobile phones. Unfortunately, it meansvictims can be bullied even when they're not at school, leavingchildren very few places to hide. Often, children may be scaredto confide in their parents regarding cyberbullying, worried

• White or maroon polo shirt (oldlogo); maroon polo shirt (newlogo)

• Maroon skorts, skirt, shorts

• Checked school dress

• White, grey, maroon socks

• Bli Bli School Hat – 8cm broadbrimmed hat – maroon.

• Hair ties/Scrunchies – maroon,white, black

• Fully enclosed, predominantlyblack or white footwear such asjoggers or school shoes (noboots, sandals or thongsallowed for safety reasons)

• A watch, signet ring, and oneearring (plain sleepers or studs)in each ear for pierced ears arethe only jewellery itemspermitted to be worn

• Maroonjacket orjumper

• Maroon orwhite skivie

• Maroon,white orblackstockings /tights(under askirt/shorts/skort)

• Maroontrack pants/ boot legs

• A watch, signet ring, and one earring (plain sleepersor studs) in each ear for pierced ears are the onlyjewellery items permitted to be worn.

• Medical bracelets/necklaces are exempt from thispolicy.

• Facial studs of any kind are not to be worn.

• Nail polish is not to be worn to school. Nail polishremover is available in the Office.

• Make up is not to be worn to school. Make-upremover is available at the Office.

• Hairstyles must be neat, clean, tidy and of naturaltoning. Long hair must be tied back.

• Student will be asked to remove items that are notpart of the uniform. Repeated offences will mean theitem may be held in safe keeping until 3pm in theschool Office.

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they'll have their computer rights restricted, or their mobiletaken away.

Symptoms can include:

Tips for talking to your child about cyberbullying:

What to do next:

In the event your child has been a victim of cyberbullying,parents can seek assistance from:

Young people are encouraged to call Kids Helpline on 1800 551800.

Information on cyberbullying is available from the GuidanceOfficer or online from

http://www.kidshelp.com.au

INCLUSION NEWSWelcome back everyone, we hope you had a relaxing holidaybreak.

Later in the term we will be hosting an afternoon tea for ourparents of students with disabilities. During the afternoon teawe will share information pertaining to the verification process,the model of inclusion, social/emotional opportunities at school,Education Queensland services and personalised learningplans. It is also a great networking opportunity for yourself.Invitations will be sent home in the next couple of weeks andwe hope that you can attend.

At Bli Bli State School we are an inclusive school, whichfundamentally means that every day in every classroom, everystudent is learning and achieving in a safe, supportive, inclusiveand disciplined learning environment (Department of Educationand Training, 2017). Our school team works collaboratively torespond to the needs of our students, we recognise differenceas an opportunity and develop collaborative partnerships withcaregivers and within the community to help support ourstudents.

We have started the morning Rise and Shine program againbefore school. This program is held in our Games Room andstarts from 8:15am. Each week a new activity schedule isdisplayed on a board as you enter the Games Room. Thisprogram allows students to start their day from a calm andstructured environment, which can help with the daily transitioninto learning. Please contact one of the Inclusion Teachersif you would like further information, alternatively we will bediscussing this program at the afternoon tea.

We look forward to seeing you soon,

Anna SuffolkThe Inclusion Team

SPORTS NEWS

Upcoming Sport Events

Our annual Interhouse Swimming Carnival is scheduled forTuesday 6 February at the Cotton Tree Olympic pool.

There are 50 metre and 20 metre events in freestyle,backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke for age groups 9yrs andunder (born 2009 or later) up to 12 year olds (born 2006 orearlier).

We encourage high participation and a spirit of ‘having a go’,whilst also advising swimmers who are not so confident toenter the 20 metre across the pool races where you can walkor bob across if desired. Ribbons will be awarded to finalsplacegetters.

Parents are of course welcome to attend and support ourstudents. All attending students must travel by bus to the poolwith their class teachers.

At the conclusion of the carnival, a team of swimmers torepresent our school at the District Carnival will be selectedaccording to the qualifying times criteria that is set. The date forthis carnival is Thursday 15 February at the Nambour pool.

OTHER DATES:

• Excessive computer use

• Troubled sleep or nightmares

• Depression

• Anti-social behaviour

• Anxiety after using the computer

• Not answering their mobile phone or checkingmessages

• Educate your child about cyberbullying and reinforcewhich types of online behaviour are acceptable, andwhich are not

• Advise them only to give their mobile number andpersonal email to friends

• Enforce time-off from the computer or their mobilephone

• Do not open emails from cyberbullies or respond tobullies on Facebook or SMS

• Encourage them only to talk to people they've met inperson

• Block the bullies from their Facebook account

• Move your family computer to a public place so youcan monitor the times they're online, and their anxietylevels

• Take a snapshot of the post or text

• Speak to the school administration

• Contact the police if the messages are threatening

• District team Girls Softball try outs – Wed 14 Feb

• District team AFL (boys only) try outs – Wed 21 FebNambour AFL ground at Woombye SS

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See Mr Dawe for further details on any of the above Districtteam trials or carnivals.

Mick DaweSports Teacher

MUSIC NEWSPlease see attached note for information on Choir – open toyears 3-6.

Jenny AitkenMusic Teacher

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWSWelcome to all new students joining the Instrumental MusicProgram and to our wonderful continuing students!

Please read the following points carefully:

Yours in Music,

Christine WaltonInstrumental Teacher

LIBRARY NEWSWelcome back or welcome to all new families.

Library Borrowing

All students have a half hour borrowing session with their classevery week. Please check with your child's teacher as to whenthis occurs. Some teachers require another adult presentwhen their class is borrowing. Please see them if you think youmight be able to help them in this way.

When borrowing, students need a library bag to protect schoolbooks. Library bags can be bought from the Tuckshop duringUniform Shop opening hours. Alternatively, any bag, preferablya waterproof bag may be used.

Students borrowings are only for a week. Please talk to yourchildren about only borrowing the amount of books they will beable to read in a week. As well as reducing processing time thisalso helps to avoid overdues.

Volunteers

We are always seeking help in the library with areas rangingfrom - returning books to shelves, as well as processing newmaterials - stamping, adding labels and covering. Some thingsmay even be taken home to complete in your free time. Pleaseconsider helping out the school, and your children, in this way.Please see myself or Mrs Reid in the library or ring 5458 2149for more information on ways you can help.

Franca CookeTeacher-Librarian

OSHC HAPPENINGSWelcome back to a new school year, we had a busy vacationcare period with lots of great activities being enjoyed by thechildren over the Christmas school holidays. Some of the mostpopular were:

• Walla Rugby for Under 8s 4 week program afterschool starts at Nambour Rugby Union club atWoombye (Date TBA)

• District team Basketball (boys and girls teams) 11and 12yrs team try outs at Pacific Paradise SS –Monday 19 Feb

• District team trials for boys and girls teams 11/12yrsSoccer – Wednesday 28 Feb – venue TBA

• District team Rugby League try outs for 11 and 12 yrold boys (2 teams) – Wednesday 7 March atNambour Crushers RL oval.

• District team Hockey (boys/girls) try outs at PetriePark, Nambour on Wed 9 March

• District team Netball try outs for 11 and 12 yr old girlsat the Nambour Asso. courts on Wed 21 March

• Nambour District school Touch carnival for boys andgirls at Crusher Park Nambour (date TBA)

• School Interhouse Cross Country carnival at schooloval on Thursday 29 March

1. Instruments, Loan forms and Contract forms will beissued out this week (Week 2) to all students using aschool instrument;

2. Introductory lessons commenced Week 2 -Wednesday 31 January and/or Friday 2 February;

3. Formal lessons (confirmed times) will commenceWeek 3; and

4. An Instrumental Meeting for all Parents and Studentswill be held on Friday, Week 3, 9 February at3:00pm at the Music Block. Meet Mrs ChristineWalton who will give you all the necessary informationrequired for having a successful year in InstrumentalMusic.

• Excursion to the Science centre

• Movies and pool excursions

• Magic show

• Indoor Laser tag

• Water play

• Messy play

• Craft, cooking and sport

• Indoor rock climbing

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We hired a photo booth and Santa came to visit us. It was a funtime enjoyed by both the educators and the children.

Term 1 has begun, and we are busy with our new familiesand new children who are starting to settle into Before SchoolCare (BSC) and After School Care (ASC). We are still takingnew enrolments and have spaces available should you requirecare. Recently we have increased our licensed capacity to caterfor more families. Prep and Grade 1 children are dropped toand collected from the classrooms, please ensure your child’steacher is aware that they are attending OSHC.

This year has seen us introduce a new 7.45am fee for BSC - ifchildren are signed in after 7.45am the fee is $8.00 (CCB andCCR is payable on this fee). For bookings or enquiries pleasecontact us on:

For more information please visit our website via the link belowor follow us on Facebook at Bli Bli Outside School Hours Care.

http://bliblioshc.com.au

Tracey AchammerBli Bli OSHC Coordinator

DENTAL VANThe School Dental Van will be arriving to Bli Bli State School inthe next few weeks.

Dental Staff have issued Dental Medical forms to grades 4, 5and 6 so be on the look out for these in your child’s school bag.It would be very much appreciated if these dental formscould be returned to the school office for us to collectASAP.

Other grades will receive their medicals a little bit later howeverif you have any concerns or need an appointment please don’thesitate to contact staff on 0412 706 500.

The date of vans arrival will be advised very soon.

We look forward to seeing you soon,Dolly and Beth

COMMUNITY NEWS

Back to School Road Safety

The safety of students travelling to and from school is one of themost important issues faced by school communities.

Spreading awareness about road safety among your schoolcommunity is one way we can help keep students safe.

Please see below Main Roads’ 2018 Term 1 Road Safetybulletin and “Please stay safe on the road”.

School Crossing Supervisor Educational LoopVideo

Today a familiar sight around schools is the School CrossingSupervisor.

Their role is to ensure that pedestrians who cross the road atthe school crossing do so in a safe manner.

Help keep our children and our School Crossing Supervisorssafe by watching the attached video link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfsgS7nh6Tw

My Police Blog

“Mypolice Blog” is a reminder for Sunshine Coast families toactively participate in being “crime wise” and keep abreaston criminal activity as well as promoting positive policingcommunity events on the Sunshine Coast. Households cansubscribe (no cost or commitment involved) to the Blog.

It is a great way for kids to read and learn about personalsafety and being responsible with their property eg; lockingup their bikes, also the “feel good” stories teach kids that policeare there to help them and are approachable if they ever needpolice help.

Any thoughts, questions or inquiries regarding the Blog or crimeconcerns in general can be addressed to:

• 5458 2130

• 0448 582 130

• bliblioshc@bigpond.com ; or

• drop by the service for an Enrolment Pack.

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Kym JacksonSenior ConstaleSunshine Coast Crime Prevention UnitPostal: PO Box 553 Maroochydore QLD 4558Office: 2/47 Brisbane Road, MooloolabaPh: 5475 2563Email: DCPC.SunshineCoast@police.qld.gov.auEmail: jackson.kym@police.qld.gov.au

After School Art Classes Starting at Bli Bli!

Does your child love art? Gr8 Art Fun might be just what you’relooking for!!

Presented by Elizabeth Mucha, a qualified and experienced artteacher, Gr8 Art Fun has been operating in Sunshine Coastschools for over 18 years, and has now arrived at Bli Bli!

Each term we explore a variety of media and techniques suchas hand built ceramics & sculpture, painting, drawing,cartooning, 3D, mixed media, printmaking and collage ….

We learn to value individuality and the special uniqueness weeach bring to our art….

We grow in confidence and a sense of achievement as wecomplete each project….

We are inspired by the work of other artists, art movements,nature and our social environment ... We have FUN beingcreative!

Join us on Thursdays in the Tuckshop Undercover Area3:15pm to 4:45pm.

An hour and a half of Art Fun!

To see examples of our art, and for more information about theclasses visit our Facebook page noted below:

To enrol (bookings essential!) contact Elizabeth on 0416 146872

Dragons Rugby Union

Please see flyers below and attached.

Sunshine Coast Football

Please see flyer below for Sign On information for our 2018season. Anyone interested can visit our website for furtherinformation.

http://www.sunshinecoastfootball.com.au

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Nambour Crushers Junior League

Please see flyer attached for Sign On information for our 2018season.

Drama Classes

Please see flyer attached on new Drama classes being held atthe Old Church Bli Bli (next to the hall).

Ready Steady Go Kids

Ready Steady Go Kids hires your school hall for our kids sportprogram for 1.5 - 6 year olds.

We focus on teaching children 10 different sports over a 2 termperiod targeting any non-school age siblings or prep studentsthat may be looking at trying something new and who are notyet ready to join a sporting club, or they haven’t found a sportthat they like. They can discover a love for a certain sport givingthem some direction on where to go when they are ready to joina local club.

Jump online to join one of the following classes in theSchool Hall on Saturdays

https://www.readysteadygokids.com.au/

Suncoast Calisthenic Club

Please see flyer below. For queries, please call Paul and Paulaon 5443 2990.

Hinterland Junior Australian Football Club signon

Please see flyers below

Kuluin Netball Club

Sign on details on flyer below

• 1.5-2.5 years 9.00am

• 2.5-4 years 9.30am

• 4-6 years 10.15am

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Summer Nights Softball

Suncoast Hinterland Softball Association Inc. started up theirnew summer season on 12 October 2017. Below is the currentflyer.

Also if you are interested in submitting your own team in ourjunior or senior competition please contact your sports masterand Karen on 0422 204 661 orsecretary@suncoasthinterlandsoftball.com .

School of Dance

Calisthenics Open Day Wed 14 February3.30pm Uniting Church Hall, Lefoes Road Bli BliTinies 3-7 years / Subbies 8-10 yearsClasses Wed 3.30-4.30pm / 4.30-6.30pmFor queries, please call Heather on 5443 8850 or 0423 459868.

Play Cricket

Please see flyer below

Junior Badminton

We hope your students enjoyed the clinics we ran last year.Here is the junior information for the local Sunshine CoastBadminton Association:

Sunshine Coast Badminton CentreNambour Show GroundsCoronation Avenue, NambourJunior Badminton Development Night (Fridays)Every Friday night 16:30 - 18:00 during school termsCost: $5 per person per nightContact: HumphreyPh: 0421 891 830For more information or about other activities please head tothe following website

http://www.scba.org.au/

Hookin 2 Hockey

Maroochydore Hockey Club starts back up on Wednesday 14March 4.00pm. See flyer attached.

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Scouts

Today’s Scouts can take part in an extraordinary variety ofoutdoor activities, from ‘traditional Scouting skills’ such ascamping and bushcraft, through to more extreme challengessuch as abseiling, overnight hiking, rafting, canoeing, rockclimbing, and sailing.

Don’t take my word; listen to Bear Grylls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vvkbl8K3pmo

2nd Nambour Scout Group will be holding an open eveningon Tuesday 13th February between 6 and 7pm at BrookeStreet, Nambour. For more information you can contact Steveat 2ndnambour@gmail.com or 0408 070 392.

North Shore AFL Jets

Sensory Movie Day

IGA Bli Bli

White’s IGA are generously still running the ‘Support Your LocalSchool Promotion’.

Purchase any Dairy Farmers New, Full Cream or Lite 2Lmilk products from White’s IGA and they will donate 10c perpurchase docket to our school. Simply write on your receipt ‘BliBli State School’ and place your receipt in the box provided.

Thanks IGA!

St Vincent de Paul Society

Please see flyer attached.

World Education Program Australia (WEP)

WEP is a not-for-profit student exchange organisation. We arenow looking for volunteer host families for overseas studentsarriving in Australia in July 2018.

Hosting promotes an exchange of cultures, languages andtraditions. Many of our host families have primary-schoolaged children and find the effect of having an overseas studentin their home, an extremely positive one.

“Our daughter has a big sister now, someone to talk to otherthan mum or dad. Hosting is the most rewarding and funexperience for your family. It’s amazing!” Three-time host mum,Nicole.

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Please go to wep.org.au for more information.

Annie TaylorWorld Education Program Australia LimitedP +61 (0) 3 9598 4733 In Australia only 1300 88 4733E annietaylor@wep.org.au

Parenting after Divorce and Separation

This brief online survey is still open to interested parents -

https://exp.psy.uq.edu.au/pads

Separation and divorce can be a stressful and challenging timefor parents and children. It can put children at risk for emotionaland behavioural problems, poor academic achievement, andongoing relationship problems. Parents also may alsoexperience increased depression, anxiety and stress.

It is important that families have access to evidence-basedpreventative interventions. Researchers at the University ofSouth Australia and The University of Queensland aredeveloping an online intervention to support parents during thistransition. They are encouraging parents to have an input intowhat is important to go in the program and what their needsare.

French for Kids Workshops

We are a local community based organisation and this year, wehave launched our latest project - small, hands-on workshopsat MCSHS from 4.30pm-5.30pm, for primary students who arebeginners in learning French.

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