Baralaba State School in Baralaba, Queensland | Education

Baralaba State School

Locality: Baralaba, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4998 2333

Address: 1 Power Street 4702 Baralaba, QLD, Australia

Website: http://baralabass.eq.edu.au/

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24.01.2022 Fairy Bread Day is an initiative of Reachout.com to raise awareness of youth mental health. ReachOut is Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents. ReachOut provides all the information young people need to navigate through everyday issues to serious tough times. We did this activity on Fairy Bread Day Tuesday 24 November, for the Junior Secondary school group with Chappy Luke and School-Based Health Nurse Lyndsay.

23.01.2022 Due to some staffing changes this is the new swimming timetable starting Monday 26 October 2020.

23.01.2022 You might not be the target of unwanted behaviour or bullying, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do anything. If you see someone being picked on, speak up and help them feel safe. High Five Strategy: 1. Talk Friendly 2. Talk Firmly... 3. Ignore 4. Walk Away 5. Report See more

22.01.2022 Don't forget it is Bandanna Day tomorrow Friday 30th October! Remember to wear your Bandanna to school. If you haven't purchased one yet, we will be selling Bandannas in the office: Cotton Bandannas $5... Silk Bandannas $15 Please send money in with your child if you would like them to purchase a bandanna tomorrow. The money raised will help young people affected by cancer get access to programs, counselling and peer support. If you would like to make a donation to this great cause, please visit: https://www.bandannaday.org.au/fundraisers/LukeSiegmeier

21.01.2022 ON TODAY! Baralaba State School's Positive Behaviour For Learning (PBL) Team will be holding two information sessions today. The first one is today at 3:15pm then again at 5:30pm. We would love you to join us.

20.01.2022 Today is the last day our wonder Ellen will be with us at BSS. Ellen has been a support rock for many of our students and staff over the years. We will greatly miss her

18.01.2022 It's time to have your say. Complete the survey below, so we can gain a better insight into how our great school is percieved. https://survey.qed.qld.gov.au/form/Parents-HaveYourSay.aspx

18.01.2022 Year 1/2 playing BINGO for place value on Friday

17.01.2022 On Friday the 19th of March 2021, Baralaba State School will be holding their annual Cross Country. If you would like to come cheer on our students, you’re welcome to come to Power Street and cheer from outside the school grounds next to the car park. Attached is a poster informing everyone of the road closures for the day. Thank you for your understanding and we hope you see you there.

17.01.2022 It's time to get the kids' costumes organised for our annual "Dress as Your Favourite Book Character" Parade! It will be held on Tuesday 20th October in the Undercover Area. This is a Baralaba State School student only event due to Covid-19 restrictions. This unfortunately means that family and community members are unable to attend. We know how much fun this event is for our students and we encourage everyone (Staff included) to dress up. We can't wait to see all the amazing costumes!

17.01.2022 We are having a sale on Junior Secondary Jerseys. Only $35 each while stocks last. Please see admin to make a purchase.

16.01.2022 Book Fair is on its last days. Today and tomorrow are your last chances to get in and make a purchase at the Book Fair. Books start at $5. We have posters large $4 and small $2. We have journals, pens, rubbers, calculators and other stationery items as well. Every purchase of a book puts you in the draw to win 8 great prizes plus you get a free book mark. Remember this is a student only event. Don't forget to send money or an online payment in with your child before the fair is over. Have a wonderful day.

16.01.2022 Our School Photo Day is Mon 7 September 2020. See the flyer for more details.

14.01.2022 Great to see our students engaged in learning on the last day of term. It has been a long term, but we all understand learning is a priority.

14.01.2022 Welcome back to Term 3! School resumes Monday, 13th July. Can’t wait to start a great term.

14.01.2022 Scholastic Book Club catalogues are out now. Just a reminder that they are due back on Friday 23 October 2020. If you did not receive a catalogue and you would like a copy, go to: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/ You can view the catalogue and place your order here as well. All purchases earn our school rewards to purchase new resources for the school. Happy shopping!

13.01.2022 The Book Fair is open tomorrow! The Prep to Year 10 students will be given time to make their Book Fair purchases on Wednesday 21 October in class time. The Kindy students will be given time to make their Book Fair purchases on Thursday 22 October in Period 3 at 12:35pm to 12:50pm. Tomorrow will be the best day to send in money or online payments for your child to make their purchases. Please see below for when your child will be visiting the Book Fair: Prep/Year One - 9:0...0am to 9:30am Year 1/2 - 10:50am to 11:15am Year 3/4 - 11:20am to 11:45am Year 5/6 - 12:35pm to 12:50pm Year 7 - 12:50pm to 1:05pm Year 8 - 1:05pm to 1:20pm Year 9/10 - 1:20pm to 1:30pm The online payment method is the safest way of making a purchase rather than sending money in with your child. In order to complete an online payment visit: www.scholastic.com.au/payment Be sure to choose Book Fairs payments, not Book Club. You will receive an 8-digit receipt number with your credit card payment. Record your receipt number on the wish list and send the list back to school with your child. If you do not wish to pay online, you may send money to school with your child. Please ensure that the money is sealed in a zip lock bag with a note for the teacher if you have specific instructions about what that money is to be used for eg. specific books.

13.01.2022 DON'T FORGET! Baralaba State School's Positive Behaviour For Learning (PBL) Team will be holding three information sessions. We would love you to join us.

13.01.2022 We are very lucky to have our team! #WorldTeacherDay

13.01.2022 The P&C will be holding a food stall at the Christmas Markets which will be held on Friday 4th December from 4pm to 7pm in the school park. So come along and support this festive event. There will be ham raffles and lucky number tickets as well. For more information or booking a stall see Polly Bromley.

12.01.2022 This week we have been focusing on getting back into routine. Monday we worked on being in the right place at the right time. Tuesday we were reminded of our library procedures. Wednesday we followed the procedures for using a computer. Today we will focus on leaving school.

12.01.2022 Upcoming P&C Meeting Here we are at the last meeting of the year 3:15pm Wednesday 11 November Kindy/Prep/One Classroom

12.01.2022 Having a blast!

11.01.2022 Just a Reminder: Baralaba State School's Positive Behaviour For Learning (PBL) Team will be holding three information sessions. We would love you to join us.

10.01.2022 Thank you to all of our wonderful teacher aides for all your hard work and dedication.

10.01.2022 High Five Strategy 1. Talk Friendly 2. Talk Firmly 3. Ignore 4. Walk Away... 5. Report See more

10.01.2022 Let's celebrate our school cleaners on this School Cleaners Day 15th June. Show your appreciation for those who work tirelessly to ensure our schools are kept clean and safe. Thank you for all that you do. #clapforcleaners

09.01.2022 Great final day for the year 10’s. Just finished at the river and now to spend the final hour with their teachers.

09.01.2022 Year 5/6 getting active today while learning about collecting and displaying data. They did a great job showing great team work and work ethic.

09.01.2022 Swimming is starting up next week. This note will go home with your child today. It has a consent form attached. Please fill out the form and return it to the office. If you do not receive a copy, they can be collected at the office.

08.01.2022 Book Fair is open today! This is a student only event due to Covid-19 restrictions. This unfortunately means that family and community members are unable to attend. Students can visit the Book Fair at these times today: 8:30-8:50am 10:10-10:25am 11:55am-12:15pm

07.01.2022 P&C AGM The first P&C meeting for 2021 is scheduled at 3:15pm on 16th March in the Kindy/Prep classroom

07.01.2022 Baralaba State School will be running our Cross Country on Thursday 3 September. Some roads will be closed from 8:45am - 12:00pm. Note: Access to the Medical Centre via Stopford Street will still be open. Road closures as shown on map include: ... -Power St -Ashfield St -Eric Hamilton Rd -Bedford St -Wooroonah Rd (Between Bedford St and Eric Hamilton See more

07.01.2022 REMINDER: Baralaba State School's Positive Behaviour For Learning (PBL) Team will be holding on more information session tomorrow. We would love you to join us.

06.01.2022 Baralaba State School's Positive Behaviour For Learning (PBL) Team will be holding three information sessions. We would love you to join us.

05.01.2022 I'm taking part in Bandanna Day to help raise funds so no young person goes through cancer alone. BANDANNA DAY 30TH OCTOBER 2020 We will be selling Bandannas in the office:... Cotton Bandannas $5 Silk Bandannas $15 If you would like to purchase a bandanna, your child can bring in their money and see our lovely admin staff to make a purchase. If you don't want a bandanna but would like to donate to this great cause see below: Please sponsor me and support my efforts to stand up to cancer! All funds raised will help young people impacted by cancer get access to programs, counselling and peer support. Plus, a generous partner of Canteen will MATCH all donations received today, up to $20000! Sponsor me now and your donation will be doubled! Simply click the link below to make a donation to my page: https://www.bandannaday.org.au/fundraisers/LukeSiegmeier Thank you Chappy Luke

05.01.2022 Captain Speeches Postponed to Thursday 18th March Captain Speeches Postponed to Thursday 18th March

05.01.2022 Today 15 June is School Cleaners' Day! Show your appreciation for those who work tirelessly to ensure our schools are kept clean and safe. Thank you Milly for all that you have been doing for Sherwood State School for the last 12 years! #clapforcleaners

05.01.2022 Baralaba SS’s virtual parade.

05.01.2022 Pumped Sport’s new Ninja Dash event is coming to Baralaba State School on Wednesday the 19th of August starting at 3:15pm and runs for 75 minutes. Cash or credit card payments can be made on the day. Children Kindy aged and older are $15 and toddlers are $10. For more information and to register head to https://pumpedsport.com.au/special-events/ninja-dash/

04.01.2022 ON TODAY! Baralaba State School's Positive Behaviour For Learning (PBL) Team will be holding an information session at Woorabinda PCYC Kangaroo Stadium 5pm. We would love you to join us.

04.01.2022 These are some of the great titles for sale at our Book Fair

04.01.2022 If you missed out on seeing our Arctic Adventure Book Fair, have no fear, it will open again tomorrow! Students will be given the opportunity in their library lesson to write wish lists to bring home. These wish lists will have the title and price of each book written on it, along with the details of how you can pay for these items online. The online payment method is the safest way of making a purchase rather than sending money in with your child. In order to complete an ...online payment visit: www.scholastic.com.au/payment Be sure to choose Book Fairs payments, not Book Club. You will receive an 8-digit receipt number with your credit card payment. Record your receipt number on the wish list and send the list back to school with your child. If you do not wish to pay online, you may send money to school with your child. Please ensure that the money is sealed in a zip lock bag with a note for the teacher if you have specific instructions about what that money is to be used for eg. specific books.

03.01.2022 Big shout out to Kaidyn who finished his masterpiece today. The photo doesn’t do it justice. Very impressive! #smallschooldoinggreatthings

02.01.2022 This week we also said a ‘see you later’ to Ms Brodie, who is on maternity leave until next year. We are wishing her and her family all the best. See you next year !

02.01.2022 High Five Strategy 1. Talk Friendly Use a calm voice. Maintain eye contact.... Confident body language. Maintain relatively close body proximity. Use "I" statements - I feel ....... when you........ because........ 2. Talk Firmly Maintain eye contact. Confident body language. Maintain relatively close body proximity. Use an assertive voice, slightly raised. Tell them to stop it. Re-state your "I" statement. eg. I said....... 3. Ignore Pretend you didn't hear it. Do not make eye contact. Maintain positive body posture (calm, confident). Think positive self-esteem statements. Count to five in your head slowly. Take deep breaths. 4. Walk Away Stand tall, head up high. Mouth closed. Look confident. Do not use eye contact. Walk somewhere, preferably towards a congested area or to a safe place (with a staff member). Do not look back. Walk confidently, don't run. 5. Report Walk away and tell a staff member. Go to a safe area. Ask other students for support and to help report. Report, report, report until somebody listens.

01.01.2022 This term we are holding our Annual Book Fair from Monday 19 October to Friday 23 October 2020 as part of our Book Week celebrations. This includes our Dress as your Favourite Book Character Parade on Tuesday 20 October 8:50am in the undercover area. Unlike any other year, this will be a student only event due to Covid-19 restrictions. This unfortunately means that family and community members are unable to attend. In order to make up for this, we are giving students the opportunity in their library lesson time to write wish lists to bring home to you and in class time to make their purchases. See the flyers for more details. Please contact the school if you have any questions on 07 49982333