Newsletter – Friday 24th November 2023 (Term 4, Week 8)

The Prep – Year 2 students had a wonderful day for their athletic sports carnival last week. There were lots of excited students, fun had, beautiful weather and lots of families in attendance. Thank you to Ms Kymantas for her organisation and running of the day, the teachers for their assistance and we had a number of our wonderful Year 6 and some Year 5 students helping run the events. The students did an amazing job with assisting and making the day special for the younger students.

• Monday 27^th November – Final School Council meeting of 2023
• Tuesday 28^th November – Transition session #1
• Wednesday 29^th November – School Captain and House Captain speeches
• Thursday 30^th November – Year 5 FUNTASTIC FAIR 11.30 – 1.30pm
• Friday 1^st December – STUDENT FREE DAY
• Monday 4^th December – Wednesday 6^th December – Year 5 Camp
• Monday 4^th December – Prep Excursion
• Thursday 7^th December – Transition Session #2
• Friday 8^th December – BELLAIRE COLOUR EXPLOSION! School Captains 2024 Announced
• Monday 11^th December – Friday 15^th December – Year 4 Bike Education
• Tuesday 12^th December – Statewide Transition Day – classes for 2024 – DRESS – Touch of Christmas
• Wednesday 13^th December – Year 6 Graduation
• Thursday 14^th December – Year 3 Excursion, Year 1 and Year 2 Excursion
• Monday 18^th December – Reports released, Year 6 Excursion
• Tuesday 19^th December – LAST DAY OF TERM 4 for students NORMAL 3.30pm FINSIH TIME, Year 5 excursion
• Wednesday 20^th December – Curriculum Day – please note OSHC will NOT be operating

2024

• Monday 29^th January – State wide teachers first day
• Tuesday 30^th January – Bellaire Curriculum Day – OSHC will be operating
• Wednesday 31st December – First day for all students

For Inquiry the year 5 students have been learning about businesses. They have worked hard to create their own businesses and products. They will be selling them at the Funtastic Fair on Thursday the 30^th of November. All year levels will have an allocated time slot to browse the stalls and make a purchase if they wish. There are food items available, all ingredients have been listed on the products. The fair will be held between the buildings on the astroturf- weather permitting.

Thank you,

Year 5 Teachers

On Wednesday the 22nd of November, the Bellaire A Debating team versed Chilwell Primary School Team A, in an intense Semi-final debate. The topic for the debate was, ‘Internet access should be free’ and Bellaire were arguing the affirmative side. Although Bellaire tried really hard, unfortunately we lost by 3 points. It was a fun experience for both teams. At the end we all shook hands with a smile. Thank you Miss Jacobs for coaching us and all the support. Debating has been so fun and thank you everyone for helping us and our parents and families for cheering us on. We wish the next year of debaters lots of luck.

Cassia and Heath Year 6

Next week we begin our transition for 2024. For the next two weeks the students will spend time in the new learning area and meet the teachers. They will not find out who their teacher is until the 12^th December. In next weeks session the teachers will go through a slideshow all about that year level. This slideshow will contain specific information about that year level, this slideshow will then be sent home for families to view as well.

On Tuesday 12^th December we encourage the students to wear casual dress with a ‘touch’ of Christmas. On this day they will spend a two-hour block meeting their teacher for 2024 and their class members. The teachers have put hours into establishing the classes for 2024, including using the students ‘friendship hand’ they completed in class to ensure they have a friend of their choice in their class.

As we head towards the end of the year, we begin the process of preparing our Year 5 students for student leadership in 2024.

In Week 9, students will present their speeches to students and staff, who will all cast their votes for the following positions for 2024.

School and House Captains will be announced at the conclusion of the Colour Run on Friday 8^th December.

We have lots of excursions planned, every year level will undertake and excursion prior to the end of the year. Each year level will have information for the excursions in their weekly updates.

Thank you for your wonderful efforts in raising money for our school. If you have raised some money, then please be reminded that the prize ordering closes on Friday 24^th November. I have no exact date for the prizes will be arriving, however will let families know in the near future.

For the Colour Explosion event on Friday December 8^th, students will need to wear a white T-shirt and some shorts they are prepared to have coloured. No school uniform, including hats, are to be worn during the event. We ask that no technology is brought to school on that day. Parents are invited to attend the Colour Explosion from 1pm onwards and enjoy the day. Lunch orders will run as normal from the canteen. I will release a schedule shortly about when your child/ren will be running. Students will spend approximately 15 minutes on the course.

Scott Canny

PE Teacher

Next Monday is our final School Council meeting of 2023. We have a wonderful School Council who contribute to the decision-making process regarding the school finances, policies and buildings as grounds and the Principal Team is always grateful for their insight and support. I would like to thank each member of the School Council for their hard work this year.

With planning for 2024 now well underway, we are fortunate to have a very stable staffing profile despite the Statewide workforce shortages. In 2024 Mr Whiteside and Mr Piazza will be taking a year away from Bellaire PS and we wish the very best in their endeavours next year. Mrs Jenkins will be teaching at Clifton Springs PS in 2024 and returning in 2025. Mrs Elodie McClelland will be leaving us and joining the staff at Hamlyn Banks Primary School, we wish her the very best for the future.

Next year we welcome Miss Alanah Carrol, an experienced teacher who is coming to us from St Leonards Primary School. We also welcome back Mrs Georgia Dawson (Nichols).

*Team Leaders are at the top of the list

Principal

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Breathing Exercises 

When we breathe slowly and deeply, it helps us to feel calm and relaxed. Breathing exercises work best when they are practised regularly so that deep breathing comes more naturally when we need to calm ourselves down in a stressful situation.  

Breathing exercises don’t need to be fancy! It can be as simple as closing your eyes and taking three deep belly breaths. Sometimes, children prefer to visualise a shape or action to help them practise deep breathing. You may like to help your child explore breathing exercises using the visualisations below. 

Wellbeing

PE: Evelyn M (2EP) & Maive M (5DJ)  French: Billie B (2SK) & Willa C (1LS)  ART: Harleen S (4AT) & Xanthe G (6ZP) & Marley P (6JB)  STEAM: Pia A (1TS) & Jet H-F (3AW)