Year 1 & 2 Deputy Principal Report
Year 1 Excursion to Sealife Mooloolaba – Wednesday, 28th May
As part of their Science learning in Term 2, Year 1 students will visit Sealife Mooloolaba on Wednesday, 28th May to explore underwater sea animals and their habitats.
Transport: Students will travel by bus, departing from Baringa State Primary School at 8:45 AM and returning at 1:00 PM.
Cost: $34.00 per student. Parents who consent will receive an invoice. Annual pass holders are not able to use their passes for this activity. For refund policy details, please contact the school.
Activities Include:
✔ Guided tour of Sealife
✔ Ocean Tunnel walk with sharks, rays, and large fish
✔ Close encounters with penguins, sea turtles, and reef fish
✔ Shark and ray display tanks
✔ Interactive rockpools to touch marine creatures
✔ Daily feeding sessions and educational talks
✔ Meet the seals and learn about their unique abilities
Uniform: Students must wear their full school uniform (school polo only, no sport polo shirts). Hats are not required.
Food & Drinks:
- Pack first break food (sandwich/wrap, fruit, snack, and drink) in a named, disposable package (e.g., zip-lock bag).
- No tuck shop orders on this day.
- Students should also bring their normal lunchbox with a snack for second break, which will be eaten back at school.
Supervision: The excursion will be fully supervised by school staff. Parent volunteers are not required.
For any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent-teacher interviews are invaluable in the ongoing educational progress of your child. They provide a valuable chance for you to discuss your child's progress in school, including their academic performance, behaviour and social development. It is a time for you to learn more about your child's strengths and areas where they may need additional support. Through these meetings, you can also gain insights into your child's learning style and how you can support their education at home. Additionally, you can share any concerns or questions you may have about your child's schooling.
Parent teacher interviews have been scheduled for Monday 31 March, 2025 and will take place in the school hall.
The purpose of the parent teacher interview will be to:
- Provide individual student progress in English and Maths
- Encourage parent teacher cooperation and build confidence.
- Gather and discuss important information about your child (e.g. family background…).
- Discuss personalised homework needs.
- Discuss attendance and its direct link to learning.
To book your session, please visit www.schoolinterviews.com.au and enter the code (q9rt6). Please find instructions attached. If you have any difficulties, please contact the school on (07) 5390 2333 where our friendly office staff can assist you. Please book your interview by Thursday 27 March (3.00pm)
The P&C will have a BBQ available for parents to purchase food and drinks between 2:45pm and 6pm. Please note that payment at the BBQ must be made via eftpos only.
Rescheduled Swimming Sessions for 4E, 4F, and 2C
John Wallace Swim School have offered our school a makeup session on Friday, 28th March for 4E, 4F and 2C, following the cancellation due to Cyclone Alfred. This has now been confirmed.
As a result, students in these classes will have swimming on both Thursday, 27th March and Friday, 28th March, at their originally scheduled times:
- 12:10 pm – 12:40 pm – 4E, 4F
- 12:40 pm – 1:10 pm – 2C
Thank you for your understanding. Please ensure students bring their swimming gear on both days that week.
Celebrating Year 1 and Year 2 Writers!
Our Year 1 and Year 2 students have been working hard on their writing skills and we couldn’t be prouder of their progress!
Year 1 students are creating short written and multimodal texts, including recounts of stories with engaging events and characters. They are developing their sentence-writing skills by using correct punctuation and capital letters for proper nouns.
Year 2 students are expanding their writing abilities by crafting stories to inform, express opinions, adapt ideas and narrate for an audience. They are also learning to punctuate both simple and compound sentences effectively.
Well done to all our young writers for their creativity and dedication! Keep up the fantastic work!
National Ride to School Day – Friday, 21st March
A huge congratulations to all students who participated in National Ride to School Day! It was fantastic to see so many students choosing to ride, scoot, or walk to school.
Well done to everyone who entered the raffle – we gave away 10 movie tickets and 5 passes to The Big Boing! ? Enjoy your prizes!
RideScore Active Schools
- Do you live close to school?
- Does your child have a bike or scooter?
- Would you like your child to get an active, healthy and fun start to the day?
- Would you like more time in your day, and avoid the traffic queue at the school drop-off and pick-up?
- Would you like to receive confirmation that your child has arrived or departed school safely?
If you answered YES to these questions, then RideScore is for you!
We are one of 11 Sunshine Coast schools that are enjoying RideScore Active Schools Program funded by councils Transport Levy.
What is RideScore?
RideScore is an incentive-based program delivered by Sunshine Coast Council and We Ride Australia to increase active travel to and from school. The program is open to students who are able to ride a bicycle or scooter to school.
Participating students receive a beacon to attach to their bicycle or scooter. The school bicycle storage facility has a Bluetooth reader that detects the signal from the beacon and sends a notification to the nominated contact, via the RideScore app, to inform them that the student has arrived at/or departed the school.
Each trip is recorded by the RideScore app, providing incentives when the students reach their milestones. Students are able to earn great prizes at the following milestones:
- 20 Trips – Mystery prize
- 70 Trips – Movie ticket
- 120 Trips – Bli Bli Aqua Park voucher.
Activities will be planned throughout the school year to promote and encourage riding and scooting, including fun events and bicycle skills classes for all year 4 students.
How do I register?
Step 1 - Download the app (search ‘RideScore’), complete your registration.
Step 2 – Receive your starter pack (posted within one week) that will include:
- Your child’s beacon & instructions on how to pair and fit
- A scorecard for the fridge (your app will also keep a live score)
Step 3 – Start riding and scooting!
Visit the RideScore website for more information, great resources and safety tips.
RideScore is proudly funded by Sunshine Coast Council’s Transport Levy
Easter Bonnet Parade
Get ready for an egg-straordinary event!
Hop on over and join us for our Easter Bonnet Parade, a fun-filled celebration of creativity, laughter, and Easter joy!
✨ Event Details: ✨
Date: Friday, 4th April (Last Day of Term 1)
Where: School Hall
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
Students Involved: Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 students
We invite all Prep, Year 1, and Year 2 students to craft their own fabulous Easter Bonnet at home and wear it proudly during the parade! Think big bows, fluffy chicks, colourful eggs and lots of sparkle!
Parents and caregivers, don’t miss out on this egg-citing event! Come along, cheer for the little ones, and enjoy a morning filled with music, fun and festive cheer.
Let’s make this Easter Parade the most egg-stra special one yet!
We can’t wait to see all the fantastic bonnets and celebrate with you!
