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. 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.
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
Under 8’s Day 2025
On Friday, 23rd May, we will be holding Under 8’s Day at Baringa State Primary School. This year’s Under 8’s Week theme is ‘Unleashing Scientific Thinking through Play.’
Students will have the opportunity to engage in exciting, hands-on activities that encourage curiosity and discovery. Activities on the day will include STEM challenges, discovery play and some scientific experiments.
All Prep, Year 1, and Year 2 students will participate together from 9:15 am – 10:45 am, with activities spread out across the school.
Parents are welcome to attend and spend the morning with their child. We will have Justin from Brew Box set up his coffee van set up near the ‘Baringa Bytes’ tuck shop too for parents to enjoy. He will be there serving coffee from 7am. Younger siblings are also welcome to join in the fun.
We look forward to a fantastic day of learning and play!
Amazing Art in Year 1
Our Year 1 classrooms have been bursting with colour, creativity and imagination! From bright colourful birds, beautiful tropical fish to roaring lions, our little artists have been hard at work creating masterpieces that are nothing short of amazing.
Students have explored painting, drawing, and collage, using a mix of pastels, watercolours, pens and more. Each artwork tells a unique story, showing just how talented and imaginative our Year 1s truly are.
Well done, artists! Keep those creative juices flowing
Year 2/3 Middle Years Cross Country
Last Thursday, our Year 2 students took part in the annual Cross Country event—and what an exciting day it was! Students showed great determination and enthusiasm as they raced around the course, cheered on by classmates, parents and staff.
It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces, as students gave their best effort and supported one another throughout the event. Whether running, jogging, or walking, everyone participated with a positive attitude and showed fantastic sportsmanship.
Thank you to the staff who helped organise the event and to everyone who came along to support our young athletes.
Walk to School Day – Friday, 16 May 2025
Win Movie Tickets and Big Boing Vouchers!
Get ready for Walk to School Day on Friday, 16 May 2025!
This special day is all about promoting healthy habits, reducing traffic congestion, and encouraging students to get active by walking or riding their bikes to school.
Raffle Prizes up for Grabs!
Students who walk or ride their bike to school on the day will go into the draw to win:
10 Movie Tickets
5 Big Boing Vouchers
To enter, just walk or ride to school and check in at one of the welcome tables near the school gates and bike racks between 8:00 AM and 8:40 AM. Students will need to fill in a raffle ticket at one of our tables.
So leave the car at home, grab your helmet or walking shoes, and join the fun on Friday, 16 May. Let’s get moving!
Amos Cowling