Baringa State Primary School is committed to using communication processes and techniques that aim to build a positive social learning environment. The ability for our school community to communicate clearly using a wide range of settings and using diverse media is vital for today’s world. Community building is the responsibility of all members of our community therefore, it is essential that all members consider and incorporate the school values and protocols when communicating information.  

Currently at Baringa we utilise the following communication platforms:

• In person/ face to face meetings, phone calls, e-mails, seesaw for information sharing Facebook for general information sharing, newsletter every 3 weeks sent to parent/carer email addresses

The Department of Education has recently released guidelines for parents to follow when communicating with us at Baringa. Please see a summary of these important points below.

What you can expect when communicating with our school:

• Celebration of achievements and reporting on academic progress.
• Communication on learning, wellbeing, and serious issues.
• Alerts on same-day absences and information on consent/payment requests.
• Regular updates, event notifications, and feedback opportunities.
• Opportunities for biannual parent-teacher interviews.

What Not to Expect:

• Immediate responses to non-urgent inquiries (minimum 2+ business days).
• Staff availability outside business hours or via personal social media/accounts.
• Unscheduled meetings during school hours.
• Access to staff personal contact details.
• Entry to school grounds if aggressive or harassing behaviour occurs.

When to Contact Your School:

• To report absences or share changes in medical/family circumstances.
• If concerned about your child’s learning, wellbeing, or behaviour.
• To report safety concerns or schedule/change appointments. 

How to Contact Your School:

• Use the administration for general inquiries and follow school processes for teacher meetings.
• Request face-to-face meetings for sensitive matters and allow time for responses.

How You Can Help Your School:

• Keep contact details updated and read communications.
• Use polite language and be open to compromise.

If You Have a Complaint:

• Start with the school (via phone/appointment or email).
• Contact your child’s classroom teacher.
• Escalate unresolved issues to the deputy principal, principal or Regional Office for consideration.

National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements. The theme for 2025, Bridging Now to Next, urges us to look ahead and continue to push forward as past lessons guide us. It also calls for Australians to step forward together. This is a time for growth, reflection, and commitment to walking together. As part of Reconciliation Week at Baringa SPS this year we are beginning to build and plant out a Bush Tucker garden bed near the Kitchen Classroom and selected students are also attending Aunty Betty’s walk in Caloundra at Dicky Beach.

School P&C Disco

A reminder that the P&C are coordinating a school disco in the school hall next Thursday afternoon /evening. See details below:

Prep – Yr 2 Junior Disco          4.00pm – 5.30pm        Prep parents welcome to attend

Yr 3 – Yr 6 Senior Disco           6.30pm – 8.00pm

Tickets are available to purchase on Munch Monitor via the “School Shop” tab. If you have multiple children please check that you have purchased a ticket under each child’s name for the correct disco. Please note that there will be no ticket sales at the door, and children arriving without a pre-purchased ticket won’t be allowed to enter. If you are unable to purchase via Munch Monitor tickets can be purchased from Wal’s Wardrobe (in the covered area next to the canteen) on a Monday after school until 3:15pm or before school on a Thursday from 8am. We are unable to accept cash payments. Ticket sales close on Tuesday 3rd June.

A reminder to parents that students must be dropped off and collected from the disco by a responsible adult. Children will not be allowed to leave the hall area unless they are being collected by a parent. Thanks for your support here.

Have a great week

Mick