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Bellbird Park State Secondary College

Locality: Bellbird Park

Phone: +61 7 3819 7222

Address: 2 Alesana Drive 4300 Bellbird Park, QLD, Australia

Website: https://bellbirdparkssc.eq.edu.au

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25.01.2022 QUEENSLAND MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2020 Take time to get healthy being active and eating well is good for your mind and body

25.01.2022 RUOK? DAY CANTEEN ‘YELLOW’ DAY Our Canteen Team worked extremely hard to deliver fun and exciting yellow themed treats for our students on RUOK Day last week. Check them out!

25.01.2022 BACK TO SCHOOL - DATE REMINDERS Only years 7 & 11 commence on Wednesday 27 January; all year levels return on Thursday 28 January. What to bring on your first day students will require at least one notebook and a pen for their first day. Students will require all books and equipment for day 2. Don't forget to bring your pencil case, lunch, drink bottle and hat.

25.01.2022 ENROL NOW FOR 2021 Step 1: Complete an Enrolment Application and relevant documents as per the checklist (see page 3 of Enrolment Application) If you require additional support to complete the forms please contact the college to make an appointment time (07 3819 7222). Step 2: All documents can be returned in person to the college administration or via email at: [email protected]... APPLICATION FORM: https://bellbirdparkssc.eq.edu.au/enrolments

24.01.2022 This year at Bellbird Park we’d love to start a tradition of our students, parents, families participating in Inktober! This is an annual worldwide drawing challenge during the month of October with a specific prompt for each day using only ink based drawing materials. Participants use the hashtags to share their drawings worldwide and we will also provide opportunities for participants to share their masterpieces with our college community. We will be providing participant packs with a wide variety of different types of papers to use over the course of the challenge as well as all the instructions for prompts and how to share your creations. Participants need to email Ms North at [email protected] to sign up for the challenge and to arrange for their information packs to be collected prior to the end of the term.

24.01.2022 RUOK? DAY USQ PHOENIX RADIO For RUOK Day last Thursday, we had an exciting visit from USQ’s Phoenix Radio, AM 1197. Some of our students and staff had a great chat on the air with the radio presenters. There were also some exciting activities and games for our students to play run by ambassadors from USQ. If you would like to listen back to the USQ Radio broadcast featuring some of our students and staff, you can listen by clicking on the link below. https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode/731652

22.01.2022 Welcome to day # 5 of our Virtual Assembly Week! Today we wrap-up the week. A sincere thanks to our staff, students and parents for all your efforts in term 3. We look forward to our students returning on Tuesday 6 October after the spring vacation. https://youtu.be/B0GDZ5Pvxyw

21.01.2022 RUOK? DAY CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES Last week for RUOK Day, period 4 was dedicated to some fun activities to help raise awareness for RUOK Day. Pathways classes had a blast dressing in yellow and participating in a rotating timetable of activities.

21.01.2022 BACK TO SCHOOL 2021 1. To ensure continued enrolment at Bellbird Park SSC is secure for 2021, please contact us via email at: [email protected] if your child is expected to miss the start of the 2021 school year. Students are required to be in regular attendance from Wednesday 27 January (year 7 and 11) and from Thursday 28 January (all year levels). If your child is not able to attend school on the first day, parents are required to seek approval from the... college prior to the end of this year. Students not returning until after Friday 5 February 2021 are required to provide documentary evidence of the arrangements that preclude the normal start dates and seek approval to do so. Without this documentation and approval, we will not be able to hold places in classes. Please provide us with early advice so that we can attend to these arrangements with you. 2. If your child is not returning to Bellbird Park State Secondary College in 2021, please email: [email protected] 3. Please note you are not required to contact the College if your son/daughter is returning on Day 1 of 2021.

20.01.2022 PBL FOCUS OF THE WEEK Our PBL focus for Week 9 of Term 4 will focus on putting in our best effort to finish the term strong.

20.01.2022 Welcome to day # 1 of our Virtual Assembly Week! https://youtu.be/8czDrq-DtcY

20.01.2022 YEAR 10 SEMI FORMAL See the image for all details regarding photography of the Year 10 Semi Formal.

20.01.2022 Welcome to day # 2 of our Virtual Assembly Week! Today we present a selection of our cultural performances. https://youtu.be/qI9ZZ8Se9lY https://youtu.be/0a1f4Ho_xF4

20.01.2022 TRANSITION DAY - YEAR 7 2021 The day is off to a great start with a welcome to our new Year 7 students by our college Principal Mr West. The room was buzzing with nerves and excitement. All the groups are off to their first rotation for the morning to begin a fun filled day learning all about high school and BPSSC. ... Students can be collected from the front entry at 2.30pm. Please note parents are not to enter the college.

17.01.2022 AWARD CELEBRATIONS Today we have celebrated the wonderful achievements of our students through our Semester 2 Effort Ceremony with the added bonus of a pizza reward. We also celebrated the positive attendance of many of our students with donuts for 95% and above attendance for this term. More photos to come of our Effort Ceremony.

17.01.2022 RUOK? DAY POLICE VS STUDENT TOUCH GAME First break saw our second annual Police Vs Student Touch game. Congratulations to our Bellbird student team for their win against Goodna Police. It was a tight game with a score of 5-4. Thank you to Goodna Police Station who sent about a dozen officers to play against our students. This event is something the students and staff really look forward to every year.

17.01.2022 UNIFORM REMINDER - DRESS CODE POLICY Preparing for back to school? Make sure you check out our College Dress Code Policy for full details of the required uniform items and how to wear them: https://bellbirdparkssc.eq.edu.au//rules-and-po/dress-code

16.01.2022 EFFORT AWARDS Join us in celebrating our Effort Award recipients for Semester 2, 2020. All BPSSC students are eligible for an Effort Award through persistence and hard work each semester. The recipients have received no less than Very Good Effort and a minimum of 5 Excellent Effort grades for Bronze, 6 Excellent Effort grades for Silver and 7 Excellent Effort grades for Gold. We look forward to our next round of Effort Awards in 2021.

16.01.2022 UNIFORM SHOP OPENING TIMES & BOOKINGS Preparing for 2021? Book now to purchase your uniforms from our onsite Uniform Shop. Bookings still available for Saturday 28th November... Direct Booking Link > https://wearittobpssc.simplybook.me/ Bookings Via Wearitto Page > https://www.wearitto.com.au//bellbird-park-state-secondary

16.01.2022 TRANSITION DAY On Tuesday 1 December 2020, all students in year 6 who have completed an enrolment will be able to attend our Transition Day. Students will have the opportunity to attend our campus for the day and visit their future classrooms. Find out more: https://bellbirdparkssc.eq.edu.au/enrolments

16.01.2022 YEAR 7 WELCOME AFTERNOON - TODAY Bellbird Park State Secondary College is welcoming parents of our new Year 7 students to come along after school on Thursday 28 January from 3.00-4.00pm for a College Tour and BBQ. Please arrive by 3.15pm. All tours will depart from outside the Performing Arts Centre (B Block) next to the Administration Building. The sausage sizzle will be available upon arrival.

16.01.2022 REMINDER - Student Free Days Term 4! In recognition of the outstanding efforts of school staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, the last two days of the school year, Thursday 10 and Friday 11 December have been declared student free days. Our school will be closed on these days. View the updated school calendar at https://education.qld.gov.au/about-us/calendar/term-dates.

15.01.2022 PBL FOCUS OF THE WEEK Our PBL focus for Week 2 of Term 4 will focus on getting to class on time to ensure there is plenty of time for learning.

15.01.2022 Welcome to day # 4 of our Virtual Assembly Week! Today we present our House Cross Country Carnival. Thanks to our HPE team for coordinating an enjoyable and successful day. https://youtu.be/oxsHyAfWlbQ

15.01.2022 YEAR 10 BLOCK EXAMS Today was our first day of block exams for our year 10s. All Year 10 classes are cancelled until Thursday as students are only required to attend if they have an exam or a scheduled VET Maximiser session. Friday is a normal school day for all students.

13.01.2022 We have reached the end of Term 3. Wishing everyone a safe and restful holiday. See you next term!

13.01.2022 QUEENSLAND MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2020 Take time to keep learning learning new things can be fun and boost confidence

13.01.2022 FUNDRAISER FOR BREAKFAST CLUB What a fantastic day with our Student Council fundraiser for Breakfast Club. Everyone enjoyed the sausage sizzle and the many delightful baked treats. We will have some baked goods on sale at Tuesday 1st Break near the canteen area - bring along your coins.

12.01.2022 YEAR 7 TRANSITION DAY Our Transition Day is now only 1 DAY AWAY - Tuesday 1 December 2020. All students in year 6 who have completed an enrolment will be able to attend our Transition Day here at BPSSC. Students will have the opportunity to attend our campus for the day and visit their future classrooms. See the flyer for all details of the day including drop off and pick up details.

12.01.2022 UNIFORM REMINDER - SHOES Buying new shoes for back-to-school? Make sure you check out our College Dress Code Policy for full details of the correct shoes to buy: https://bellbirdparkssc.eq.edu.au//Dress%20Code%20Policy_2 All-black, fully enclosed, lace-up, full polished leather/leather look (no mesh) shoes of plain, conventional college or multi-purpose design (see photographs).... Shoes must have a heel, no greater than 20mm and no lower than 5mm. No skate/roller shoes, slip-ons, boots, coloured laces, ballet flats, canvas, mesh-top, or suede shoes are permitted. Students are permitted to bring sport specific shoes for HPE lessons and interschool sport. However, under no circumstances as these to be worn to and from and school, or non HPE lessons. Bellbird Park State Secondary College has strict expectations and requirements concerning appropriate and regulated footwear. Bellbird Park State Secondary College reserves the right to make judgements on the acceptability or otherwise of footwear and will not enter into discussion on decisions made in this regard. See more

11.01.2022 A friendly reminder that there is no Study Club this week. Study Club will recommence from Week 2 in Term 4.

10.01.2022 WELCOME A huge welcome to all our new Year 7 students for 2021. They all enjoyed activities with their new teachers and classes as part of the orientation program to our college. Tomorrow we welcome back all students from Year 7 to 11. All year levels return - Thursday 28 January.... Year 7 students will meet at the Sports Hall. Year 8 students will meet at the Sports Hall. Year 9 students will meet under R Block. Year 10 students will meet at the Performing Arts Centre. Year 11 students will meet at the O & P Courtyard. What to bring on your first day students will require at least one notebook and a pen for their first day. Students will require all books and equipment for day 2. Don't forget to bring your pencil case, lunch, drink bottle and hat. ALL Year 11 must bring their device BYOx or School Hire.

10.01.2022 QUEENSLAND MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2020 Take time for your mental health. Watch this clip We All Have Mental Health. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxIDKZHW3-E&feature=youtu.be

10.01.2022 YEAR 7 CAMP Check out some of the action from Day 1 of camp at CYC Burleigh. Students enjoyed the bus trip down to Burleigh and were keen to get into the action of their first rotation of activities. Everyone had an opportunity to work on their teamwork and decision-making skills along with building their resilience and persistence throughout the challenges of the different activities. More footage to come from day 2 and 3 - stay tuned.

09.01.2022 Great to visit Bellbird Park State Secondary College today, taking a look around the school with Principal Michael. Students have access to some awesome facilities that allow them to get qualifications and enhance their employment opportunities before graduating.

08.01.2022 BACK TO SCHOOL - DATE REMINDERS All year levels return TODAY - Thursday 28 January. Year 7 students will meet at the Sports Hall. ... Year 8 students will meet at the Sports Hall. Year 9 students will meet under R Block. Year 10 students will meet at the Performing Arts Centre. Year 11 students will meet at the O & P Courtyard. Performing Arts Centre. What to bring on your first day students will require at least one notebook and a pen for their first day. Students will require all books and equipment for day 2. Don't forget to bring your pencil case, lunch, drink bottle and hat. ALL Year 11 must bring their device BYOx or School Hire.

07.01.2022 GET READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL Check out these top tips to ensure your child is ready to start Year 7 in 2021 at Bellbird Park SSC. Still need to enrol? APPLICATION FORM: https://bellbirdparkssc.eq.edu.au/enrolments

06.01.2022 QUEENSLAND MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2020 Take time to connect spending time with other people is important to everyone’s mental wellbeing and can be done while carefully observing social distancing

06.01.2022 Expression of Interest forms have been issued to our Year 10 students for the Semi-Formal next term. They are due back to Student Services by Tuesday 6th October.

06.01.2022 New student free days added to Term 4! In recognition of the outstanding efforts of school staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, the last two days of the school year, Thursday 10 and Friday 11 December have been declared student free days. Our school will be closed on these days. View the updated school calendar at https://education.qld.gov.au/about-us/calendar/term-dates

05.01.2022 One million people in Queensland need food relief services like Foodbank. 22% of this group are our children. This September, we are running The Hunger Drive. A new digital fundraising campaign that enables our College to support Queenslanders in need to receive nutritious food by donating food virtually. Bellbird Park SSC will be able to effortlessly track our impact with automated meal calculations and fun leader boards. The Hunger Drive goal is to raise enough funds t...o deliver 600,000 meals to Queenslanders in need between now and Christmas time. That’s right, 100% of all Hunger Drive funds raised will be spent on providing food across our state to those who need support most. Food Bank have been there for us in our time of need, providing food for our breakfast club, now it’s our turn to be there for them. Please click on the link below to donate. https://www.hungerdrive.org.au/fundraisers/traceyegan $1 = 2 meals! See more

05.01.2022 ATTENDANCE REWARDS - WEEK 3 Monday Week 3 we will celebrate with some yummy delights from our Canteen - Food for Thought. Recipients will be announced this week. Keep an eye out for posters around the college. Set yourself a goal to ensure your attendance stays on track this term to receive a reward.

04.01.2022 Term 3 Week 10 PBL Focus: At Bellbird Park State Secondary College, we finish strong.

04.01.2022 Study Club is on this week at Information Services on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3pm until 4pm. Study Club is an excellent opportunity for all students to utilise additional teacher support with homework, general study or assessment work.

04.01.2022 PBL FOCUS OF THE WEEK Our PBL focus for Week 8 of Term 4 will focus on supporting each other in a positive way all of the time.

03.01.2022 UNIFORM SHOP OPENING TIMES & BOOKINGS Preparing for 2021? The Uniform Shop is open through the week for all your uniform needs. Week 9... Monday - 8.00am - 11.30am no appointments Wednesday - 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm no appointments Thursday 8.00- 11.30 no appointments Friday 8.00- 11.30 no appointments Wearitto Page: https://www.wearitto.com.au//bellbird-park-state-secondary

03.01.2022 Our PBL focus for Week 2 of Term 4 will focus on getting to class on time to ensure there is plenty of time for learning.

03.01.2022 BOOKLISTS 2021 All 2021 booklists can be found here: https://bellbirdparkssc.eq.edu.au/enrolments/resource-scheme

02.01.2022 Welcome to day # 3 of our Virtual Assembly Week! Today we present our Chamber Winds group with Ms Kelsie McCullough. https://youtu.be/u7CZY2Sn14Y

02.01.2022 Catch the action of Year 9 and Mr Wilson with their CO2 Dragsters in action.

01.01.2022 QUEENSLAND MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2020 Take time to show kindness practising small acts of kindness, volunteering time, or simply helping a friend in need can help you feel more satisfied with life

01.01.2022 SWIMMING CARNIVAL 2021 - FINAL REMINDER ATTENDEES - All Year 7 students & participants only in Years 8-11 Swimming carnival for 2021 is fast approaching and will happen Friday the 29th of January 2021. Letters regarding the carnival have been sent out to all students via their pathways classes and nominations have also been taken.... Please note that swimming carnival is day 3 of Term 1 therefore all letters for current students needed to be returned before the end of term and payments for the bus need to be made before the start of Term 1. Nominations for students in Years 8-11 have also been taken during Term 4. If your student was away and missed the nominations, they must see Miss Flatman-Bateman the first day back to school (Year 11 Wednesday 27/01 and Years 8-10 Thursday 28/01). Year 7 nominations will be done on the day of the Swimming Carnival. All Year 7 students will be attending the day. Permission forms must be returned ASAP: [email protected] - The permission form was sent to all future Year 7 families in early December. Please contact the College Administration if you have any questions.

01.01.2022 SWIMMING CARNIVAL 2021 Swimming carnival for 2021 is fast approaching and will happen Friday the 29th of January 2021. Letters regarding the carnival have been sent out to all students via their pathways classes and nominations have also been taken. If your student has been away and missed the nominations they can come and see Miss Manson or Miss FB before the end of term. Please note that swimming carnival is day 3 of term 1 therefore all letters need to be returned before the end of term and payments for the bus need to be made before the start of them 1.

01.01.2022 BACK TO SCHOOL - DATE REMINDERS Only years 7 & 11 commence TODAY Wednesday 27 January. Year 7 students will meet at the Sports Hall.... Year 11 students will meet at the Performing Arts Centre. All year levels return TOMORROW on Thursday 28 January. What to bring on your first day students will require at least one notebook and a pen for their first day. Students will require all books and equipment for day 2. Don't forget to bring your pencil case, lunch, drink bottle and hat. ALL Year 11 must bring their device BYOx or School Hire.

01.01.2022 YEAR 7 TRANSITION DAY Today is the day!! All students in year 6 who have completed an enrolment will be able to attend our Transition Day here at BPSSC. Students will have the opportunity to attend our campus for the day and visit their future classrooms.... See the previous Transition Day post for all details of the day including drop off and pick up details.

01.01.2022 HOT WEATHER AHEAD As the weather in heating up quickly we would like to reminds families to ensure students have a drink bottle and hat for school each day. Drink bottles can be refilled during lunch breaks and hats should be worn when in the sun. The Hall will be open each morning before school from 8am each morning this week to enable students to stay active out of the heat. We will advertise to students on daily notices areas in the college that will be open at break times also.