Balaclava State School in Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Primary School

Balaclava State School

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4081 5333

Address: 418 Mulgrave Rd 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.balaclavass.eq.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 This morning, Year 1A were busy making kindness bees as part of their GEM day activities. "Kind people are the best kind of people." - author unknown

25.01.2022 The Halloween Disco will be held this Thursday from 3.30pm to 5.30pm in the hall Unfortunately this will be a student and staff event only as Education Queensland COVID-19 restrictions are still in place.

25.01.2022 Today is Karate Tuesday at Balaclava.

24.01.2022 This afternoon we held our fortnightly Senior Parade. Congratulations to all students and classes who received awards today.

24.01.2022 National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day Tuesday 4th August from 2- 5pm at Shang Park. Join in for an afternoon of fun

24.01.2022 Principal Mrs Cindy Freier & some of the BSS Lads!

24.01.2022 On Wednesday, Police Liaison Officers Michelle Murray and Hong Ma visited our Year 5 and 6 students to discuss Cyber safety. Some of the topics discussed including selecting strong user names and passwords (without personal details), how to use technology to have fun safely, being respectful online, thinking before you post and knowing what information is okay to share online. The importance of knowing to report anything suspicious to an adult was also discussed. Information packs are being sent home with Year 5 and 6 students, but parents are also able to visit https://thinkuknow.org.au/ for further information about the program.

24.01.2022 The first P&C meeting for 2021 will be held on Wednesday morning at 9am in the library. All parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

24.01.2022 Miss Wendy receiving our goods delivered by Miss Tamara from OzHarvest. The food & drink items OzHarvest donate, help support our Breakfast Club & Hungry Lunch programs. Thank you!

24.01.2022 Balaclava State School is proud to be working with the North Queensland Cowboys in implementing The Resilience Project to improve the mental health and wellbeing of our students and staff. This project focuses on the benefits of GEM (Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness).

24.01.2022 Balaclava Kindy is one of the few kindergartens in Queensland offering 'Kindy at no cost' in 2021. To be eligible, children must be 4 years old by 30 June 2021 and their families need to hold a Health Care Card/ Concession Card or be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. If you have a child that you would like to enrol in Kindy in 2021 or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Balaclava Kindy by telephoning 4033 5182.

23.01.2022 This morning we welcomed many proud parents to our school for the end of year Presentation Ceremony. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the great efforts made by our students during this schooling year. Awards were presented in the following categories:- Attendance Awards - celebrating students who achieved 100% attendance during 2020; GEM Awards - presented to students who have consistently displayed exemplary behaviour throughout the entire year;... Curriculum Encouragement Awards - given to students who are always striving to achieve; Curriculum Silver Awards - recognising students who have excelled academically; Curriculum Gold Awards - presented to the top achiever academically in each year level; Students of the Year (Humanities and Social Sciences, Physical Education and Music) - awarded to one Year 6 student per subject who has made significant achievements in that specialist subject; Principal's Encouragement Award - presented to the Year 6 student who has consistently displayed excellence in their learning and behaviour throughout the year; Dux Award - awarded to the Year 6 student who in the current academic year, has achieved a consistently very high academic level in all subject areas and an exceptional level of behaviour. This student embodies the values of Balaclava State School Connect, Commit, Excel. Congratulations to all award recipients!

23.01.2022 Have a wonderful and safe holiday! See you all in 2021!

22.01.2022 3B were excited to share that they had all students on their learning train today! Congratulations 3B on 100% attendance!

22.01.2022 This week was Book Week. Students were challenged to find 30 different book titles hidden within the below picture. How many can you find?

22.01.2022 A reminder that our Book Week parade will be held on Wednesday at 9am. Students are encouraged to dress as their favourite book character. As Education Queensland COVID-19 restrictions are still in place, unfortunately this will be a student and staff event only. Watch our Facebook page for photos from the event!

21.01.2022 Welcome to 2021 to our returning and new families. The first day of school is Wednesday, 27th January. New families who are wishing to enrol at Balaclava are encouraged to e-mail details to the school at [email protected]. Once the office reopens, office staff will make contact to arrange an enrolment interview.

21.01.2022 The Gondwana Indigenous Children's Choir is based in Cairns and is seeking local indigenous school age kids to become involved. They are holding a meet and greet session at the Cairns State High School this Sunday, 14th February. If interested, please contact Alice ([email protected]) to arrange an appointment time. More information can also be found on the Gondwana Indigenous Choir Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GondwanaIndigenousChildrensChoir

20.01.2022 Be organised, be a learner and be on time every day @ Balaclava State School. For the next four weeks, every student who is at their desk in their classroom within the first 5 minutes of school will earn a raffle ticket to go into the draw for a prize from the Try-for-5! NQ Cowboys Team. A swag and two folding camp chairs are the prize up for grabs. Be a learner, be on time for school and be in the running to win :) at Balaclava State School!

20.01.2022 Yesterday, we held our final celebration of our students for 2020 by holding a Beehive Morning Tea for students who have achieved 200 Balaclava Bucks. This award recognises and acknowledges a students’ commitment to Balaclava’s four values; Be Respectful, Be Organised, Be a Learner and Be Safe. Congratulations to all students who received this award!

20.01.2022 The nation of Papua New Guinea achieved its independence on 16 September 1975. Today we celebrate with our PNG staff & students. Pictured - Joyce & Miss Liz

19.01.2022 Balaclava School community says thank you to our amazing Teacher Aides Love your work with us

19.01.2022 This morning Balaclava staff and students celebrated Book Week by holding their Book Week parade. The costumes were amazing and the excitement amongst everyone was contagious!

19.01.2022 Centacare's School Savvy Pop up shop is now open! Open 10am - 2pm every week day from 5th January 2021 to 28th January 2021 at 86 Anderson Street, Manunda. School Savvy is a Centacare FNQ initiative which facilitates access to school uniforms and school supplies for children in families struggling financially in the busy back to school period at the start of the school year.

18.01.2022 School Savvy is a Centracare FNQ initiative, which facilitates access to school uniforms and school supplies, for children in families struggling financially in the busy back to school period, at the start of the school year. If you are able to make a donation of pre-loved uniforms and/or school stationary items (pencils/glue sticks/erasers etc), please leave them in the donation bin in the Balaclava State School office foyer. Your generosity will be very much appreciated.

18.01.2022 This afternoon the Cairns Post announced the top ten teachers according to the Cairns' Best Teacher Poll. Congratulations to Mr Gross (or Mr G as he is affectionately known by students) who was awarded second place. Thank you to everyone who voted for him - we think he is awesome as well!

18.01.2022 Congratulations to our amazing students from Prep - Year 2 who received awards at this weeks parade

18.01.2022 Our annual swimming carnival was held yesterday although the passing thunderstorm meant a quick exit from the pool! Students (and staff) all returned with smiles on their faces which is a sign of a great day!

18.01.2022 Parents and Caregivers, this Friday the 4th of September is a Student Free Day.

18.01.2022 TWO DAYS FOR 2A! Congratulations to students from 2A who are celebrating 100% attendance for a second day in a row The students have been challenged to attend tomorrow and make it three days in a row!

18.01.2022 Principal, Mrs Freier, introduces our new Student Window. The window is open for all student administration needs for students, parents & caregivers from 8:00am every day, each break time, and after school until 2:45pm. See you there! Every Day Counts.

17.01.2022 This week on parade, we celebrated the fantastic achievements of our students in Year 3 - 6. Congratulations to this weeks Students of the Week!

17.01.2022 Celebrating 100% attendance today were 2A, 4A and 4B! Great work everyone!

17.01.2022 As part of our Book Week celebrations this week, students in all classes are being asked to design a new cover for the book "Where the Wild Things Are". We can't wait to see the creative designs!

17.01.2022 Please keep an eye on our school grounds over the holidays. If you see anything suspicious, please call School Watch on 13 17 88.

17.01.2022 Last Thursday, our students participated in a range of activities to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Students were excited to join in with the celebrations!

17.01.2022 Celebrating Maori Language Week with a Cultural Dance & The Hakka (Full clip to follow). Well done STUDENTS! And a massive thank you to Miss Wendy & Miss Tasi for supporting our Dance Troupe

17.01.2022 Weve had a wonderful start to Term 3. Lunch time today at BSS - enjoying this gorgeous weather!

14.01.2022 Principal, Mrs Freier, invites all parents/caregivers to our second Parent Engagement meeting for the term. Please come along and share your feedback and hear about our school progress. We will also be sharing the updated edition of the School Code of Conduct, formerly known as the Responsible Behaviour Plan.

14.01.2022 Don't forget our Big Breakfast Thursday morning from 8am in the hall We can't wait to see everyone there

13.01.2022 Happy Maori Languge Week!

12.01.2022 Every Tuesday afternoon thanks to Cairns Safer Streets and Aspire to be Deadly Hockey, free hockey lessons are held at Balaclava State School from 2.45pm - 3.45pm. Students who are wishing to join the program are required to complete a form at the office. Participants from 2020 are welcome to rejoin the program without completing a new form.

12.01.2022 Our last Senior parade for 2020 was held this afternoon. Congratulations to this week's Students of the Week.

12.01.2022 Every week at parade, we celebrate the extraordinary efforts of our students by presenting Student of the Week awards. Congratulations to this week's recipients from Prep - Year 2.

11.01.2022 Recognising and celebrating our extraordinary teaching team. 2020 @ Balaclava State School is no ordinary year and you proved that you are ... no ordinary teachers. everyday extraordinary #thankqldteachers See more

11.01.2022 Homework Club will start next Wednesday 19th August.

10.01.2022 CAIRNS LIBRARIES SUMMER READING CLUB Fall in love with Tales of Wonder by taking part in our Summer Reading Club program from 1 December 2020 to 31 January 2021! Summer Reading Club program is run in partnership with the State Library of Queensland and this year’s theme is Myths, Legends and Fairy Tales.... We’re inviting students and families to visit the library, become a member and to pick up a free Summer Reading Club pack. Each pack contains: 40 Days in 40 Ways Reading Challenge Activities A Tales of Wonder Bookmark Tales of Wonder Stickers Library Scavenger Hunt activity Students can also register for the Summer Reading Club program and find out details on our December/January online school holiday program on https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library

10.01.2022 Space and Place are back for term 3 at Balaclava State School: Karate Kids Tuesday afternoons 2:45 - 3:45pm Hockey Thursday afternoons 2:45 3:45pm Tennis Hot Shots Friday afternoons 2:45 3:45pm... Permission notes are available at the office for participation (if you have not already completed one).

10.01.2022 Have your children outgrown their school uniforms? Are they moving to high school next year? Please consider donating all pre-loved uniforms to the School Savvy appeal. A bin is located in the Balaclava State School foyer for donations.

10.01.2022 Congratulations to students who received awards at this week's Senior Parade. Fantastic work everyone

10.01.2022 Celebrating the work of our fabulous School Support Staff with a delightful Morning Tea yesterday. Deputy Principal - Khadeeja Mohammed Principal - Cindy Freier Groundsman - Garry McLafferty Executive Services Officer - Lisa Ingleby... Student Services Officer - Colleen Scarcella School Services Officer - Naomi Hayman Not pictured: Business Services Manager - Schrell Rogers & I.T. Support Officer - Brandon Johns See more

10.01.2022 Pizza lunch this Tuesday. Orders must be in to the office by MONDAY, 7TH DECEMBER!

09.01.2022 Today was GEM Day. During the middle session, students completed activities throughout the school. It was an awesome way to celebrate the end of Term 3.

09.01.2022 Dont forget this Friday 4 September is a student free day.

09.01.2022 Today we thank and acknowledge our amazing support staff that work with us in our school our Business Manager and Administration team, our Information Technical Officer, Grounds Staff and all of our Speech Language and AUSLAN specialist team members who ensure that we have safe, engaging and appropriate learning environments.

09.01.2022 Mrs Neill was extremely excited to share that all students in her class are attending school today Every day counts in 2A!

09.01.2022 School starts back tomorrow! We cant wait to see all of our students again School starts back tomorrow! We cant wait to see all of our students again

09.01.2022 Last week, Balaclava welcomed Minjil, a local indigenous cultural group, to open our NAIDOC celebrations. Students were taught about about indigenous song and dance.

09.01.2022 As Maori Language Week comes to an end for 2020, we share two videos (posted separately) of Balaclavas South Pacific Islander Dance Troupe performing on parade earlier this week. Thank you to Miss Wendy and Miss Tasi for leading the group.

08.01.2022 Congratulations 6A on achieving 100% attendance today Can't wait to see you all again tomorrow!

07.01.2022 TERM 3 ATTENDANCE - EVERY DAY COUNTS Congratulations to 2A and 4B who were the two best attending classes in Term 3. Head of Student Services, Mrs King, visited both classes today delivering certificates and prizes for the students. "Attend Today. Achieve Tomorrow."... Attend today, and achieve tomorrow.

06.01.2022 For parents of Year 6 students transitioning into Year 7 in 2021

06.01.2022 This morning, Mrs Freier had the absolute pleasure of opening our newly established Faith Room. This room has been created to provide a dedicated space to acknowledge and celebrate the diversity of our students. Thank you to the guests who attended, including representatives from the Cairns Islamic Society and Cairns Mosque, Mahamuni Buddist Society, SU Queensland (School Chaplaincy), Chappy Thomas, Karen Roome, staff, parents and students.

06.01.2022 No walking bus today!No walking bus today!

05.01.2022 A reminder that our Year 6 Graduation Ceremony will be held on Monday, 7th December 2020 at 12pm. The payment deadline for the one adult attending has been extended until this afternoon. If you have not yet done so, please arrange for the payment of $10 to be made by this afternoon. Our photographer has also advised that two sizes of prints will now be available on the day - 6" x 8" for $10 each or a larger 8" x 12" for $15 each. Photos will be printed immediately. Family groups are welcome to attend the school from 11am for photos, however only the one adult per student will be able to attend the ceremony. All other adults will be required to leave the school grounds to ensure our school complies with current COVID-19 restrictions.

05.01.2022 Yesterday we celebrated 100% attendance with Matty Bowen from the Cowboys. Matty talked to the students about the importance of coming to school every day and handed out prizes to the students with 100% attendance. Have a great weekend and we look forward to seeing everyone on Monday.

05.01.2022 Congratulations to our year 3-6 Students of the Week this week Great to see such strong learning behaviours at Balaclava

04.01.2022 Congratulations to the 57 Year 6 students graduating from Balaclava State School this year. New adventures await you all as you finish primary schooling and move to secondary schooling. We wish you all the very best for the future.

04.01.2022 The second School Savvy pop-up shop is open in Mooroobool right now! This mini pop-up shop is open for 1 DAY ONLY and located at the Mooroobool Hub, 2 Shang Str...eet in Mooroobool so, if you are in the Mooroobool area get down there as soon as you can. Our final bus to the main pop-up shop in Manunda will run from the Mooroobool shop at 12:30 pm. For people with transport issues who can make it to Shang Street, this may be an opportunity for you to get to the main shop in Manunda, as well. UnitingCare (Cairns) and The Smith Family (Cairns) will also be available at the Mooroobool Hub until 2 pm for anyone who is looking for further support around finances and savings. We'll see you there! #SchoolSavvyFNQ #schoolsavvy #moorooboolhub #backtoschool2021

03.01.2022 Aspire is celebrating 2020 NAIDOC WEEK with the Aspire Deadly 5's Hockey Challenge Shields for Primary and Secondary Challenges. Aspire Deadly 5's Hockey Cha...llenge is being played on Friday 13th November 2020 as part of Aspire & Deadly Choices - Live Well Program and part of the Cairns Safer Streetsand Aspire Schools Live Well Learn Well Lead Well Mentor Program Cairns West Schools competing include Cairns West State School Whitfield State School Balaclava State School Cairns State High School Trinity Anglican School, Cairns Before School - Bentley Park Deadly 5's Hockey Program Yarrabah State School-Secondary Campus Wesley Ferns Jess Fatnowna Lisa Fatnowna Flinders Carleah Cairns Hockey Kym Mcphee-Smith See more

03.01.2022 ATTENDANCE MATTERS. EVERY STUDENT. EVERY DAY! Great job 6A! Two days in a row .... can't wait to see you all at school tomorrow!

03.01.2022 It is always a pleasure to attend parade each week and celebrate our students' achievements. Congratulations to this week's Students of the Week!

03.01.2022 Our staff supported the Frocktober campaign to raise funds for cancer research on Friday. The more staff wearing frocks or floral shirts, the more money Mrs Freier and Ms Mohammed donated 28 of our team dressed up and also made individual donations. We gave almost $200 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation Well done team!

03.01.2022 Wonderful having Ms Sammy Blocksidge - QTU Organiser for Peninsula & North West Region - visiting our school. Pictured with Principal - Mrs Cindy Freier & Deputy Principal - Ms Khadeeja Mohammed

02.01.2022 Today, every class across the school formed a Guard of Honour to celebrate our Year 6 students as they walked to their Graduation Ceremony.

02.01.2022 This afternoon, we held our final Junior parade for the year. Congratulations to our final Students of the Week for the year!

02.01.2022 Thank you to all who came to our Big Breakfast & Document Signing stations today. And a massive thank you to our BSS Staff!

02.01.2022 Balaclava celebrated World Teachers' Day by holding a special morning tea. Thank you to our wonderful teachers who inspire our students every day. "Today you lead the school. Tomorrow your students will lead the world." author unknown

02.01.2022 2021 SCHOOL LEADER NOMINATIONS Congratulations to the seven Year 5 students who have nominated to be a 2021 School Leader. This afternoon they delivered speeches to their peers and performed brilliantly. Voting commences on Wednesday. Our 2021 School Leaders will be announced on parade on Monday, 23rd November 2020. Good luck everyone!

01.01.2022 Is your child attending school every day? Thanks to the North Queensland Cowboys, this term there are some great prizes on offer for students who are attending school every day. Remember, it's important to always Try for 5!

01.01.2022 Throughout this year we have been implementing targeted lessons to build student resilience through the character strengths of Gratitude (and Kindness), Empathy, Mindfulness - GEM. Today, we celebrated our GEM qualities through a free dress day, decorated classroom doors and completing mindful activities.

01.01.2022 Mrs Freier had the pleasure this afternoon of presenting Isaiah, Ivy-Marie and Bahri from Year 5 with certificates for academic success during Term 3, achieving As in two subject areas. Congratulations to both students!

01.01.2022 At Senior Parade this afternoon, our 2021 Student Leaders were announced. Congratulations to Saskia, Saraiya-lee, Isaiah and Jett (not pictured). We're positive you will all be astounding leaders and represent Balaclava State School with pride.

01.01.2022 During Science today, 4C were investigating the effect water has on erosion. Students were required to pour differing amounts of water on to a sandcastle and observe what happened to the height of the sandcastle.

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Claudia, Nadeshika and Nana from 6A who today received their Beehive Award. They are the first students in 2020 to receive 200 Buzz Cards and achieve this award. This award recognises and acknowledges a students commitment to Balaclavas four values; Be Respectful, Be Organised, Be a Learner and Be Safe. We are extremely proud of these students!