Newsletter 1 September Week 8 Term 3
Message from the Principal
Hi everyone
I write from Maroon Outdoor Education Centre - where the weather is wonderful and 79 year 5/6s have challenged themselves and worked with each other, to enjoy everything on offer at this wonderful Department of Education facility. I have literally just unharnessed myself from the Giant Swing- the year 5s managed to trick me into doing it. I am not good with heights but they got me to the top and I screamed like a cockatoo. It was very thrilling indeed.
We will return to school Thursday afternoon at approximately 3pm.
Our students have been terrific and given everything a good go. I am very proud of them. A special thanks to our staff, Miss Coutts, Mrs Hunt, Mrs Blanchfield and Mrs Alexion and to our parent assistants, Khanoum and Kevin. I greatly appreciate your commitment to the year 5/6 camp- and you being away from home for the week.
Please remember Friday is a Student Free Day.
Buranda State School is growing
This week, contractors have been appointed to build the new future for our school with the appointment of Evans Built to undertake the redevelopment and creation of the new prep precinct on the Martin Street school frontage as well as a new connecting lift and walkway to our existing lower campus.
Within the next few weeks, demolition and refurbishment of the buildings on Martin Street adjacent to the entry to the school will commence. There will be a lot of activity as site fences go up, demolition is undertaken, and building works occur. This will mean some changes to parking and increased construction traffic over the next six months in Martin Street.
This area will be converted into our new prep precinct in time for our new entrants at the start of 2022. There will be four prep classrooms, as well as a new playground, offices and amenities. There will also be a new lift built from this level down to the existing school in the corner between B and C Blocks, which will commence construction at the start of the December holidays.
Your patience over this exciting period for our school is appreciated.
There is a P&C meeting (online) tonight @ 6:15pm. I will dial in from up here.
Have a great week. Carn the Lions.
Simon Vaseo
Principal
Student Absence line - 0428 679 117
Your child's safety is our top priority and attendance is a legal requirement. We are obligated by Education Queensland to follow up on unexplained absences. Please help us by informing the office if your child is absent from school. I ask that all parents put this number in their phones 0428 679 117. If your child is going to be late or absent from school please send a text message, before 9am, with the following details:
* Child's name, class, reason for absence and date of absence.
If you receive a text message for an unexplained absence please reply straight away or phone the office on 3435 1222.
Kind regards,
Admin team
From the Garden
Another great week in our school garden. Of special note, was the kick off of our school composting program, ‘Compost Kings and Queens.’ It is up and running well, started by our great little Year 1s and 2s, and all grades will get a chance to participate in this initiative as the weeks roll on by.
Spring has certainly sprung, with all classes helping with the mulching and planting of the vegetable beds. Tomato, basil, silverbeet and beetroot are now all in. The chickens are laying well and the bees are busy. All the other gardens are looking good.
In the next few weeks, I’ll be clearing out a lot of good, old garden bits and pieces and giving them away free. Included will be some of the old netting and plastic hoops that keep the possums and chooks away from our vegetables. If you are keen, please let me know.
Mr. Bryant
P & C Update
Are you our next Tuckshop Convenor?
We are on the lookout for a new Tuckshop Convenor, the position is for ten hours a week during school terms and hopefully the position will start from next term. If you are keen to help out, please get in touch! Details attached.
Tuckshop Update
Families who have already paid for the stroganoff menu for Friday 10 September, will have this meal supplied on 10 September.
Parents should double check if the stroganoff has already been paid for to avoid double orders.
QKR! will reopen this Thursday 2 September for cancellation of items and new orders.
Cross Country BBQ Volunteers - Tuesday 7 September
We looking for a small group of volunteers for this year's Cross Country BBQ, Chris McGrath has offered to run the BBQ - thanks Chris!
We need people for money handling, cooking the vegie options and keen bread/sauce handlers ... if this sounds like you, please get in touch via pandc@burandasspandc.org.au.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions we are limiting volunteer numbers to 5 people. You will need to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines, by checking in with the QR code, social distancing, wearing a mask and sanitising your hands.
Sausages will cost $1-00 and we will only be accepting cash, all children will receive a free iceblock after running.
P&C Meeting
This is your monthly reminder that the COVID SAFE P&C Meeting is tonight 6.15pm via Microsoft Teams. Hope to see you there.
Please click on the link below to join the meeting:
Membership
Are you a member yet? Want to keep up to date with what the P&C is getting up to and receive email updates etc? Use the QR code link to let us know your details.
Uniform shop - Open Wednesday
As of today the uniform shop will be open each Wednesday (instead of Tuesday) from 2.45pm to 3.30pm. Order cut off time is now extended to 12 noon Wednesday for delivery/pickup on Wednesday afternoon. The Qkr! app has been updated to reflect the updated ordering and opening hours. Any queries can be directed to: uniforms@burandasspandc.org.au
Many thanks,
Jodie Holloway - Uniform Shop Convenor