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Dear School Community,
Ms Nielsen, Mr McCoombe and I attended the Positive Schools Conference last week. This
annual conference focuses on how schools can build safe and respectful relationships, create
and nurture wellbeing and develop a healthier school culture for every community member.
The speakers and workshops are internationally acclaimed. Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, Eddie
Woo, Dr Rick Stevenson and Richard Gerver are a small sample of presenters. It was the
keynote presentation from Susan McLean that I wish to share with our families. Susan has
spent the last 22 years sharing her stories, knowledge and expertise to keep kids cyber safe.
Below is my learning from Susan’s session that may assist families when working with their
children:
By the age of 11, the majority of boys have had multiple exposures to Pornographic images
and clips
YouTube is one of the most popular platforms for primary age children and 90% of 9 year
old children have had exposure to ‘inappropriate’ material on YouTube
The internet minute – it is staggering to see the snapshot of what happens on the internet
in a minute
Primary aged children don’t know life without technology or a ‘device’ free world
Devices and technology are here to stay so adults need to learn to embrace ‘it’ with a
balance
Families are advised to develop their technology (device) agreements underpinned by the
3 R’s – Respect, Responsibility and Reputation
Children should never be allowed to take their device into their bedroom or bathroom
Families are often are not aware of the impact technology and devices have on their
children’s quality of sleep – quality sleep is the only time our body and mind ‘repairs’
52% of requests for nude photos comes from someone they don’t know
If kids perceive you don’t like technology, they will never come to you when they have a
problem online
Kids will make mistakes on technology – don’t ignore these mistakes, but education and
forgiveness is the best response
“Parents need to parent” – it is OK to insist our children have a balance with socialisation
by providing opportunities to “play at the original Playstation”
Thursday 6th June 2019
BELLBRAE PRIMARY
SCHOOL NEWS
Phone 5261 2660 Fax 5261 6177
E-mail: [email protected]
www.bellbraeps.vic.edu.au
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Student Learning – Swimming: Our Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 students will commence
their annual swimming program at the Geelong Aquatic Centre from Monday. The program
is an essential part of our Physical Education program that nurtures key swimming and safety
skills. Thank you in advance to our families for ensuring their child has all the correct
swimming attire ready each day.
Child Safe Standards: All Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our
school actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all of our staff are
committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in
accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. Like all school,
Bellbrae PS, has a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department’s
expectations. These are available on the school’s website. The Child Safe Standards are
Victoria’s approach to ensuring a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. For schools, the
Child Safe Standards will ensure that proactive systems and processes are in place to prevent
and respond to child abuse. They are:
Strategies to embed an organisational culture of child safety, including through effective
leadership arrangements
A child safe policy or statement of commitment to child safety
A code of conduct that establishes clear expectations for appropriate behaviour with
children
Screening, supervision, training and other human resources practices that reduce the risk
of child abuse by new and existing personnel
Processes for responding to and reporting suspected child abuse
Strategies to identify and reduce or remove risks of child abuse
Strategies to promote the participation and empowerment of children
Bus Safety: I recently heard from a concerned community member on the unsafe behaviours
of some of our bus travellers. This includes bus travellers playing ball games whilst waiting
for their bus each morning. This has led to balls on the road and the associated risks. I
encourage parents to reinforce that balls should be stored in their school bag whilst waiting
for the bus. We will remind students again at our assembly on Friday.
3 Bellbrae Primary School Annual Principal Conference: I, along with Mr McCoombe and all principals across the
state, are presently attending the Principal Conference focussed on Leading Excellence in
Teaching and Learning. Our keynote speakers have been Professor Tony Townsend, Charles
Leadbeater, Dr John Hattie and Dr Barbara Blackburn. These international delegates have
shared with us their perspectives on how we as school leaders can lead our community to
better engage our students and maximise outcomes for all students. We engaged in workshops
focussed on ‘Student Voice, Agency and Leadership’, ‘Engaging students with mathematics’,
as well as ‘Parent engagement and leadership’. We also participated in smaller workshops
looking at the local context. Mr McCoombe and I will share our learning and ideas with staff
over the coming weeks.
Thank you for supporting our school and have a great long weekend.
Christian Smith
EVENTS TO COME……………….
FROM THE OFFICE
Entertainment Books – Thank you to all families who have either
returned or purchased an Entertainment Book. We are now wanting to finalise this fundraiser, so if you intend to purchase or return we
would appreciate prompt action of either. Thanks once again for your continued support of Bellbrae PS
Lost Property – We have a large range of precious items in lost
property. If you recognise something that is yours please see us in the office.
JUNE 2019
7th - Friday Rescheduled District Winter Lightning Premiership – Years 5 & 6
7th - Friday Scholastic Book Club Orders Due by 3.30pm
10th – Monday QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY (No School)
11th Tue – 21st Fri Year 2, 3 & 4 Intensive Swimming 9 Day Program
11th Tuesday Braveheart’s Incursion for Foundation Year 1 & 2 students
12th – Wednesday Foundation ‘Craft Power’ Incursion
14th - Friday Parents & Friends Meeting In the Stem Room @ 2.30pm
18th - Tuesday Preparation for Puberty Program Parent Information Night – 7.00pm
21st – Friday Year 5/6 Disco – 7.00pm – 9.00pm – Bellbrae Hall
24th – Monday Year 2 ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Incursion
27th - Thursday 3 Way Conferences (Students only attend for their conference) 10am – 7pm
28th – Friday Last Day of Term 2 – 2.30 Dismissal
JULY 2019
15th – Monday First Day Term 3
AUGUST 2019
Wed 28th –Fri 30th Year 3 Camp to Camp Wyuna Queenscliff
OCTOBER 2019 Thurs 31st–Fri 1st Nov Year 2 Camp to Burnside Camp Anglesea
NOVEMBER 2019
4th - Monday Curriculum Day (no school)
5th - Tuesday Melbourne Cup Public Holiday (No School)
Wed 6th -Thur 8th Year 5 Camp to Sovereign Hill Ballarat
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MEAL TRAIN FOR THE LEGGETT FAMILY
The youngest member of the Leggett Family, Coco, is
very unwell in the RCH and is likely to be there for the
next month and beyond. If you have time to help with
meals, please log on to the following link to
https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/y2e2yk
Please phone Eli Helm 0408 171 286, Tina 0410 862 097 or Lucinda 0403 351 647
Thank you, Lucinda Garnett
PARENTS & FRIENDS MEETING
Next Friday, 14th June @ 2.30pm
in the Stem Room
Looking forward to seeing your there
SPORT NEWS
BELLARINE DIVISION CROSS COUNTRY
Last Tuesday Bellbrae had 18 students compete at the Bellarine Division Cross Country. This
is an amazing achievement considering our sports district, City to Surf comprising of 6
schools, sent 48. Team Bellbrae consisted of Remy Filer, Jed Coupar, Archer Ryan, Harry
Price, Thomas Pfeffer, Emilia Bennett, Alia Brotchie, Scarlotte Benney, Xavier Collins,
Charles Edmonds-Wilson, Van Rahilly, Olivia Bradshaw, Nelly Garnett, Isla Huppatz, Eady
Sims, Jarrah Garnett, Zach Meynink, Conor Fitzgerald.
It was so pleasing to see all of these students give 110%, display sportsmanship and true
comradery, one students willingly stopping to help a Bellbrae mate along the way, despite the
fact this meant he dropped back in the field of runner.
Out of these 18 students, Bellbrae had twelve finish in the top 12 places of their event and
will now progress to the Western Metropolitan Region Cross Country at Brimbank Park.
Well done Emilia Bennett 4th, Alia Brotchie 9th, Remy Filer 4th Thomas Pfeffer 9th, Olivia
Bradshaw 8th, Nelly Garnett 9th, Xavier Collins 3rd, Charles Edmonds-Wilson 10th, Eady Sims
7th, Isla Huppatz 12th, Conor Fitzgerald 5th and Jarrah Garnett 6th. We wish you all the best
at Regionals.
CITY TO SURF WINTER LIGHTNING PREMIERSHIP
After terrible conditions saw the Winter LP being called off on Monday, the event has been
rescheduled and will take place tomorrow, 7th June. As advised in the original note, can
parents please ensure that all students are at school by 8:50 at the latest, they are dressed in
sensible, warm clothing with a change of clothes and have adequate food and drinks for the
day. Football and soccer players are advised to wear football boots, mouth guards and shin
guard (soccer only).
Parents are welcome to come and watch the events throughout the day.
Netball – Geelong Netball Basketball Centre, South Geelong, Soccer - Estuary Reserve
Leopold, and Football, South Barwon Reserve, Barwon Heads Rd, Belmont.
Thank you to those parents that are available to help coach on the day, Courtney Rayner,
Kerry Borg, Simone Marshall and Jen Jury - your assistance is greatly appreciated.
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RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS – CELEBRATION DAY
Dear Families, We need your help! We would love to run some workshops for students focusing on different ways of managing
stress and living mindfully. Anything from Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi, running, Music,
painting etc. If you feel you have skills in any of these areas or any other activities you
know would benefit our students we would love to have you on board. Our Celebration Day
will be on Friday 28th June between 11:40 and 1:40, however, times on the day can
be flexible if you are available at another time. Please message the Wellbeing Team through
the schools email: [email protected] att: Wellbeing Team or alternatively,
pop by Room 4 to have a chat with Mrs Rudland.
Thank you in anticipation of a wonderful day!
TOUCAN FOOD APPEAL
ANNUAL TOUCAN FOOD APPEAL
@ BELLBRAE PRIMARY SCHOOL Monday 5th– Friday 23rd AUGUST 2019
….THINK OUTSIDE THE CAN!
The Geelong Food Relief Centre has been providing Emergency Food to those in
need for 29 years. Working in conjunction with welfare agencies, this year we will
see 37,000 individuals referred to Geelong Food Relief Centre’s for Emergency
Food Relief. Our school is one of 80 schools throughout Geelong and the
surrounding region, who every year assist us in making our service possible.
Items listed below form some of the basic food items most families choose.
We are inviting you to be part of this generous donation to provide if possible the
following:
Cereal (All Sizes)
Cake Mix
Spreads
Dry Pasta
Canned Soups
Canned Tuna
Packet Pasta
Canned Fruit
Noodles
Rice
Tea/Coffee
Cling Wrap / Foil
Shampoo Conditioner
Of course, all donations whether cans, boxes or packets are always gratefully
appreciated. DONATIONS CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT THE OFFICE
We thank you for your ongoing support and assure you all donations
will make a significant difference to someone living within our
community.
THANK YOU
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WRITING HOT!
We have another fantastic piece of writing for you this week. It has been brilliant to see the
excellent standard of writing developing in all year levels at Bellbrae Primary School. A big
congratulations to all of our teachers and students for continuing to work towards their
learning goals. Harlem Pec from Foundation B is our writing hot author this week. He
writes;
I went to the ferry to go to the other side of the world. We went to go there because it was
my Nan’s birthday. We went with my cousin Benj. We went to go on the ferry and we hopped
in the water. The second time we saw a massive jellyfish. Wow! It was a massive one!
Mrs Rudland and her class have been learning so many new
things in their writing sessions this year. She is proud of the
way that her students are writing independently and listening
for sounds in the words that they write. She also is impressed
by their creativity and descriptive language.
Are the sentences in this piece clear and easy to understand?
Does this idea tell you about a weekend adventure?
We think it does. That is why this piece is going onto our
Bellbrae Writers’ Wall of Fame.
You can check out Harlem’s piece there.
Well done, guys!
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
Issue 4 SBC was sent home with eldest children of each family last week.
Orders Due 3.30pm TOMORROW Friday 7th June.
Order using credit card LOOP online or cash orders to office.
http://www.scholastic.com.au/schools/bookclub/bc_parents.asp
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Birthdays This Week
3rd June……………………………………Kinnaree Gow
5th June………………………..Lincoln Brown
6th June…………………………….…………….Macy Maddock
8th June………………Rex Kadera & Alia Brotchie
9th June…………………………….………………….Rosie Bridges
OSHC NEWS
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WELL DONE AWARDS
Oscar Easom For putting so much thought into everything he does.
Ochre Buckley For an amazing Werribee Zoo map!
Florence Thomas For her enthusiasm when writing.
Hamish Lockhart, For being a kind and friendly learner in 3C. Thank you Hamish!
Malika Terry For being a kind and making sure others feel included!
Zalia Doyle For displaying a great work ethic during living things!
Isabel Hazle For being a happy and friendly class member.
Mahli Brown For having a great problem solving approach to maths
Sianna Drury For being kind and considerate in OSHC when I wasn't feeling well and
getting everyone involved in writing get well notes. Rachel
Finn Madeley For his positive attitude, and for being a generous friend who helps others.
Fredie O’Keefe For being a brilliant class role model & for achieving personal best!
Poppy Hamilton For being a happy, helpful member of FB!
Winter Lowdon For beautiful listening and always trying your best.
Tulleah Close For being a helpful class member, and a productive and creative writer.
Phoebe Polizzi For always doing her personal best, and sharing her great ideas with the
class.
Emmerson Smythe For being a fabulous Bellbrae student and we wish you all the best on
your return to England. Good luck.
Zahli Long For her great focus in maths and learning about equivalent fractions.
Eachyn Forster-Dunne For participating in class discussion and sharing his ideas more
regularly.
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CANTEEN – Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Don’t forget you can order online. Create your own
account at……………. www.ultimateschools.com.au
CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS
Please sing in at the office at 12.30 pm prior to going to the Canteen. Also don’t forget to sign out
Garden Roster
8th – 21st June
Crawford Family
Crawley Family
Crowe Family
Davies Family
22nd June – 5th July
De Smet Family
De Vries Family
Delmenico/Woodward Family
Denness Family
6th – 19th July Dillon Family
Doodson-Wade/Ball Family
Dooley Family
Doyle Family
A garden roster letter with an explanation of how the roster works will be sent home with your eldest child prior to your duty
SECOND HAND UNIFORMS
DATE VOLUNTEER
Week Starting Mon 17th June Samantha Coy
Week Starting Mon 24th June Arabella Wilson
Week Starting Mon 15th July Natalie Deidola – Term 3
Any day of the week that suits
Helen’s Special next week is
Butter Chicken
$ 6
Term 1 NAME Friday 7th June Adele Williams
Thursday 13th June Kerry Borg
Friday 14th June Julie Thompson
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COMMUMNITY NEWS
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2019 Mayfair Sponsors
We would like to acknowledge and thank our wonderful
2019 Mayfair Sponsors below for their sponsorship and support.
16 Bellbrae Primary School Your patronage of these sponsors who donated goods or services at the Mayfair
will be the most practical way by which you can show your appreciation!
Active Holidays Amanda Nel
- Nutrition Health Coach Amelia Anderson Photography
Anglesea and District Community Bank Anglesea Motor Yacht Club Anglesea Pharmacy Anglesea Primary School Anglesea Surf Centre Anita Beaney Arizona Living Artist Photographer
Australian Airforce Cadets Bean Squeeze Bellarine Railway Bellbrae Art & Garden Bellbrae Harvest Bellroy Big 4 Anglesea Holiday Park / Bellarine Holiday Park Blackmans Brewery Blunt Skate Snow Surf Bomboras Bunnings
Celia Bolton – War on Waste Champion Blinds City of Greater Geelong Swim Sport & Leisure Coastal Estate Vineyard Coastal Uniforms Community Care Chemist Corks Crew Cellars De Grandi Cycle & Sport Dick Garrard Dougal Dragon Aliance Entertainment Publications
Entertainment Stage Jennifer O’Brien & Luke Hynes The Bad Jenny’s & the Perfect
Gentlemen Lachlan Hurrell & Tony Wills Tom & Taylah Trio Wilbur Renney Old Feather
Entertainment Publications Faggs Mitre 10 Geelong Forrest Brewing Company Frangipanis Frankie Says Relax
Freshwater Creek - Free Range Eggs
Fruit Property Torquay G Boards Geelong Aquatic Centre Geelong Cats Football Club Geelong's Gym Go Ride a Wave Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie Great Ocean Road Gin Great Ocean Road Wholefoods Growlers Gypsy & Co HAIR by John & Carly Hello World Travel - Geelong Market Square Hive Early Learning Centre Hogs Breath Cafe Horizon Line Communications Jashn Torquay Just Onions Kennard's Hire KX Pilates KYO Asian Antiques Lions Club Torquay Little Creatures
Lyn Voss - Produce Meredith Music Festival Merrin Williams Minerva & the Bean Voucher Moby Cafe Nook Creative Space Oaks Bakery Cafe Officemax Patagonia
Peaches Torquay Pet Stock Piccoli Portraits Poppies Nursery & Café
Puffing Billy Railway Pure Fitness Training Quiksilver RACV Reef Rimmer Family Rip Curl Newtown Ripcurl Torquay Rollerway Newtown Skate Centre Roxy Sassy Bangles Silver Bullet Bar -Dan Bradshaw Sophie Crawley Speakys Geelong Strapper Surf Sunkissed Torquay Surf Coast Chakra-Puncture Surf Coast Sport & Recreation Centre Surfcoast Accessories Surfcoast Laser Hair Removal & Skin Care Surfcoast Quality Meats Surfcoast Yoga Swell Cafe The Beach Hotel Jan Juc The Rock Adventure Centre The Zestful Way Thesaurus Books – Kate Becker Torquay Beauty Therapy Torquay Books Torquay College
Torquay Farmers Market Torquay Stock Feeds Torquay Tattslotto & Gifts Torquay Theatre Troupe Inc Torquay Toys Vic Beach Geelong Wanted & Co Wilson Family Wilwaste Yogi Peace Club
Thank you