Newsletter No. 32 30 November 2022

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

This is the final regular newsletter of the year. Thank you for your co-operation and flexibility throughout the year. It has been a really challenging year. I appreciate the support you have provided.

I’d like to take the opportunity to thank our entire staff for their work this year (teachers, teacher aides, administration, cleaners, support staff and our groundsman). There have been significant challenges for us this year. We have worked through them together and we will be stronger for it. I’d also like to thank our regular relief staff. We have relied heavily on them throughout 2022. We would not have made it through the year without their input and support.

There is a P&C meeting in the library at 6:15pm next Wednesday. Thank you very much to the P&C executive, who have powered on in 2022 under Chris McGrath’s leadership. We are very grateful for your continued support. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered this year through the tuckshop and school events. It has been a big year. Thank you Ludivine for taking on the uniform shop. Thanks also to Laura for her continued support of community minded projects and ideas- particularly the opening of the bridge underpass (this was a massive win for the school and community). Thanks also to the parent classroom volunteers who were able to join our classrooms again this year.

Staffing for 2023

Please see table below for class teachers.

Ms Lauren Grayson will be leaving us at the end of next week. Lauren has been our Acting Head of Department-Curriculum from the back half of 2021 and all of 2022. I have greatly appreciated her support and leadership. She also achieved a  great deal in her work here with staff and students. Lauren is moving to Bardon State School as Head of Department-Curriculum in 2023. Our sincere thanks for doing a wonderful job here with us.  We wish her all the best at her new school. Dr Rosie School will return to the HOD-C role here in 2023.

Our thanks to Mr Cipollone- who is leaving us next week. He will be extending his circuit at a couple of schools he currently visits. I thank Mr Cipollone for his work with our students over a number of years as our instrumental music teacher. Richard will be replaced here by Alicia Wilson.

Ms Cherie Patton is extending her leave in 2023 and will be replaced by Camilla Tafra.

Thank you to Miss White for joining us to take year 1/2K in semester 2. We wish you all the best in your teaching to come.

Report cards will be emailed out on Wednesday 7 December.

Class lists will be emailed on Thursday 8 December after 3pm.

Reminders during the last week:

Year 6 Graduation on Monday 5 December- in the hall 5:45pm for 6pm commencement.

Final assembly next Tuesday 6 December at 2:00pm will take place in the hall - invitations to parents (only) of Citizenship and Award Winners have been sent.

Year 6 parents are invited to attend at 2:50pm on Tuesday for the ringing of the bell tradition. I ask year 6 parents to wait on the grassed area in front of the bell.

Swimming carnival: Junior carnival, Tuesday 6 December first session and possibly second session if needed. Senior carnival,  Wednesday 7 December first and second session (parents do not attend the swimming carnival). 

Band/Choir performance: Due to the cancellation of the all-school Christmas concert- the school bands and choir will provide a performance to the students in the final session on Wednesday 7 December – commencing at 2:15pm. Parents of band and choir members are invited to attend. The performance will commence at 2:15pm sharp.

Yr 5/6 Surf Lifesaving Excursion:  At Raby Bay Foreshore Park Beach, Cleveland, Thursday 8 December, bus will depart at 8.30am.

Shared lunch is back, on Friday 9 December,  please see below for futher details.

A reminder that the last day of school in 2022 is Friday 9 December. The first day back in 2023 is Monday 23 January.

All the best for the Christmas and New Year period. Enjoy the break with your family and friends.

Have a great week.

Simon Vaseo - Principal

From the Head of Curriculum

Dear Buranda Community,

Thank-you and farewell.  It has been an absolute pleasure to be part of Buranda State School’s staff, and community for the past sixteen months, sharing in the learning journeys of the beautiful students, and superb staff.  Seeing Covid restrictions slowly withdrawn with parents, and the community returned to the school for Anzac Day, Winter Solstice, Fete, many assemblies, and gatherings.  Highlights of my time here are so abundant I cannot name them individually, I am completely grateful to have been provided the opportunity to work with the staff, and students at Buranda.

It has been incredibly refreshing to see an administration, teaching and leadership team so focused on student learning, and wellbeing.  Whilst at Buranda I have seen momentous displays of kindness, compassion, and empathy. Incredible teaching and learning displayed through the philosophy program, and a full commitment to teaching the Australian Curriculum.  I’ve attended the Budgie Cup programs and seen the highs, and lows of this participation on the sporting field.  The challenges we’ve faced together have been testing at times, however, the brilliant Buranda Spirit has always pulled everyone through.

I will finish at the end of the year and take up the position of Head of Department – Curriculum at Bardon State School in January 2023.  Dr Rosie Scholl will return here. 

‘Only the Best!’ Will continue to resonate with me throughout my education career, and I will miss everyone here.  Keep up the fabulous work and I look forward to hearing many more good news stories about Buranda State School, the students and staff in the future.  Thank-you so much for supporting me here, and making every work day an absolute pleasure.

All the best

Lauren Grayson - HOC

Payments due

Book packs are here

Books packs are ready for collection from the office from today. Office hours are 8.30am - 3.30pm, please see office staff to have your name checked off before collecting your pack.

Book packs can still be ordered online, please see link below. You will be able to collect these from Olympia or have them home delivered (for a fee).

https://booklist.officebrands.com.au/olympia/buranda-state-school/PlaceOrder

School absences/not returning in 2023

If your child is going to be away for more that 10 school days you need to complete an Application for Exemption form, please contact the office for a form. If you are not returning to Buranda SS next year please contact the office as soon as possible to advise and complete a Student exit form. Both of these forms can be found under the Forms and Documents tab at the side of the newsletter. 

Collection of Medication

Please remember to collect all medication from the office on the last day of term. Uncollected medication will be disposed of at a chemist.

World Philosophy Day

Break up Day Shared Lunch

Buranda State School is bringing back the shared lunch tradition in 2022, it is a lovely way to finish off the year. Each class brings something from a designated list and our year 6 cohort serves all the students.

Shared Lunch List:

Prep B, Prep/1T:   Finger Food (we can heat if necessary)

1/2 S, 1/2 K, 2C:    Sandwiches / Sushi

3C, 3/4O, 4W:        Fruits

4/5H, 5C:                 Biscuits / Cakes

6C, 6BA:                   Junk food! (chips/lollies)

All food should be delivered to the tuckshop before school, Friday 9 December, 8-9am.

Please label all containers, the tuckshop will need platters to serve. Containers will have to be collected at the end of the day from the hall by the children or parents.

Please be mindful of students who may have food allergies. Label containers of prepared food with the list of ingredients. We would appreciate Gluten Free and Vegan food for all kids to enjoy the lunch!

For a successful lunch the tuckshop will need the help of parents to prepare platters, heat food and clean containers from 8am to after 2^nd lunch. You can come for ½ hour or stay as long as you want!

Please contact Ludivine (0432257248), if your child has severe allergies or needs specific dietary requirement.

P&C Update

Buranda State School end of year disco

Friday, 2 December 2022

Theme: Futuristic Fun

• Ticket sales via QKR! have closed and pre-purchased wristbands will be sent home with students on Thursday
• Tickets can still be purchased on entry ($5 per BSS student)
• Please enter via Gladys Street or Martin Street
• Event opens at 5:30pm
• Prep to Year 2 disco from 6pm- 7pm
• Year 3 to Year 6 disco from 7pm -8pm
• Dress metallic, robot, superhero or your own futuristic image
• Wood-fired pizza ($15 each) as well as drinks and snacks for sale at the event
• Photo booth available (only $2)
• Come along for a great night!

Sushi Friday

We are running another Sushi Friday this week (on Friday 2 December). You will be able to order sushi (or cancel orders) for this week on Qkr! until 10pm on Wednesday 30 November.

Maree Healy

Maree wished to thank those who attended her morning tea on 8 November and say it was really lovely to see you. She is grateful also for those who have donated to "Peace of Mind". This horrid experience has been less so with your support.

Ice block cards

Ice block cards can be kept and used for next year.

Chris McGrath - P&C President

E: president@burandasspandc.org.au 

P&C website: https://www.burandasspandc.org.au/

P&C on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurandaPandC

Uniform shop

QKR! Uniform orders will be offline from Tuesday 6 December - Tuesday 10 January 2023.

The end of the year is coming fast, the uniform shop will kindly accept second hand uniforms (skorts, shorts, polo shirts, hats and long pants). Items must be in good condition with no tears or stains.

On Friday 9 December, 8:30am-9am, the uniform shop will be open to receive any donations.

The uniform shop will have additional opening hours during the summer holidays:

Tuesday 17 January         8am-9am

Wednesday 18 January  10am-12am

Thursday 19 January       2pm-3.30pm

Monday 23 January - first day of term 4 8am -9am

Normal opening hours will return in 2023 (Wednesday 8am - 9am, Thursday 2.30pm - 4pm)

Please do not heistate to contact Ludivine if you have any queries at uniforms@burandasspandc.org.au  

Ludivine Mahoney (Uniform Shop Convenor)

From Helping Hands

Hello Family and Friends! 

As the end of year is fast approaching, it is now time to book your child/ren into our FANTASTICALLY FUN vacation care program! 

We have so many fun things to do over these summer holidays including Ice Skating, Obstacle Courses, Nerf Wars and Water slides! 

Come and join the fun by booking in now before places run out! 🙂 

Kindest Regards,

Tara Barraza  Coordinator  0429 528 206 
 helpinghandsnetwork.com.au 
24 Cowley St, Woolloongabba, QLD, 4102 
 
 

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