4 April 2025

IMPORTANT DATES

We have a number of events scheduled for Term 2 to add to your diaries:

• Friday, April 4 - Final day of Term 1
• Tuesday, April 22 - School resumes in Term 2
  
• Thursday, April 24 - ANZAC Day Commemoration
• Thursday, April 24 – Cross Country
• Friday, April 25 - ANZAC Day Public Holiday
• Tuesday, April 29 – P&C Meeting at 9am
• Monday, May 5 – Labour Day Public Holiday
• Monday, May 12 – Smart Energy Academy Incursion
• Monday, May 19 – School Photos
• Tuesday, May 20 – Book Fair commences
• Monday, June 23 – 800m for Year 4-6
• Tuesday, June 24 – Senior Sports Day
• Wednesday, June 25 – Junior Sports Day
• Friday, June 27 – Under 8s Day
• Friday, June 27 – Final day of Term 2

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We have reached the end of a successful first term. I wish to thank everyone for their efforts in contributing to a positive first term.

The end of the term provides a great opportunity to review our progress against our established annual goals as outlined in our Annual Implementation Plan. Staff will be reviewing and celebrating our progress early in Term 2, so that we can continue our drive towards ongoing improvement aligned to Staff and Student Wellbeing, English – Structured Literacy and Mathematics.

I wish everyone a safe, enjoyable and relaxing holiday. We look forward to welcoming students back in Term 2!

Staff Changes

In Term 2, we welcome Ms Sarah Webber, who will be replacing Mrs Barron who will commencing maternity leave early in the term. We wish Mrs Barron all the best welcoming her bundle of joy into the world.

We will also be welcoming a new Chaplain in Term 2. I am very excited about what Chappy Lachlan will bring to our school and community.

P&C News

Our P&C met a couple of weeks ago and I am pleased to announce that an Executive was formed. Following on from the Annual General Meeting, a number of ideas and initiatives were discussed. We look forward to the P&C contribution to our school in 2025. The next P&C meeting is at 9am on Tuesday, April 29. We hope to see you there.

Local Councillor

During Term 2, Cr Frazer will be outside the school on the dates below between 2.30 pm and 3.15 pm. During this time, anyone with questions about local services, specific issues, or suggestions for community improvements can discuss them with Councillor Frazer.

• Thursday, 1^st May
• Wednesday, 28^th May
• Thursday, 26^th June

School Priorities

Every year, schools prioritise one to three specific areas to focus on over the course of a year. In 2025, our 3 priorities are:

1. Staff and Student Wellbeing
2. English – Structured Literacy
3. Mathematics

These priorities build upon our work over the past two years and align with Department of Education priorities. We believe that as we continue to focus on these priority areas, we will continue to see positive gains in learning and wellbeing outcomes for students.

All the best!

Mr Poulter

FROM THE DEPUTY

ANZAC Day Commemoration Service

Browns Plains State School will be holding our ANZAC Day Commemoration Service on 24th April at 10a.m. in the hall. All members of the school community are invited to attend this important occasion.

 Jellybean Playgroup 

Come and join us Wednesdays – 9:15-10:45 am in the hall room. At playgroup, your

child can:  

• enjoy early learning activities
• develop friendships and social skills
• build school readiness

. . . as well as a great opportunity to meet and share with other parents.

Starting Prep in 2026?

Kindergarten is a part-time educational program for children in the year before Prep. Kindy is 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year and is free for Queensland children attending a government-approved kindergarten program.

In Kindy, children have great opportunities to make friends, explore new environments, build confidence and have fun learning. Kindy offers meaningful experiences and interactions that support your child's early learning, wellbeing and development and give them a great start to school.

You can find more information about free Kindy programs here.

If your child is starting Prep in 2026, enrolment packs are now available from the office with 2026 Prep interviews and transition days to begin later in the year.

Leesa Warwick,
Deputy Principal

FROM THE DEPUTY

As Term 1 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible efforts of our students. Throughout the term, our students have worked diligently in their classrooms, strengthening their learning and building positive relationships with their teachers and peers. Their dedication and enthusiasm have set a strong foundation for the year ahead.

A special congratulations to our 2025 student leaders, who have shown remarkable commitment to making Browns Plains State School a 'better place to be.' Their dedication to creating positive change has been evident in the many initiatives they have led throughout the term.

One of the standout achievements this term has been the success of our Student Council initiatives and fundraising events. These events would not have been possible without the hard work of our students, staff, and the unwavering support from parents and the wider community.

We extend our gratitude to MP Jim Chalmers, Cr Tim Frazer, and Our Patch, who generously donated Easter eggs for the Student Council Easter Raffle. Thanks to their contributions and the support of our school community, we raised over $1000! Additionally, our Sausage Sizzle lunch brought in over $500, as did our Free Dress Day on Monday, 31 March—an incredible effort by all involved.

To our wonderful staff, families, and community members—thank you for your continued support. Your contributions help create an environment where our students can thrive, and I look forward to another exciting and productive term ahead!

Wishing all our families a safe and enjoyable break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for Term 2!

 
Theresa Kooyman,

Deputy Principal

FROM THE HEAD OF DEPT - STUDENT SERVICES

National Ride 2 School Day

In Week 8 the Logan School Based Police Officers attended the school to deliver presentations on riding scooters safely as National Ride 2 School Day was on Friday 21^st March. Safe The presentation focused on educating students about scooter safety and road safety. This included; what safety gear scooter riders should be wearing, where they can and cannot ride as well as the basic practical skills needed before taking off on a push scooter.

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Attendance

Congratulations to the classes listed below for their attendance over the last fortnight.

Please ensure your children are at school every day if they are well. If your child is absent from school, provide a reason for their absence using one of the methods listed below.

• Phone: 07 3809 6222
• Reply to the text message sent by the school on the day of your child’s absence
• Return the Unexplained Absence letter with a reason and signature

Unexplained Absence letters are generated and distributed to students each fortnight. These letters provide dates of your child’s absences which have not already been explained. If you receive one please fill in the reason/s for your child's absence/s, sign and have your child return it to their class teacher. Please work with us to reduce the number of unexplained absences in 2025!

Second Hand Uniform Stall

We intend to hold a Second Hand Uniform Stall at the beginning of Term 2. If you have any uniforms that your children have outgrown and you would like to donate please drop them off at the office.

Jess Galbraith,

HOD-Student Services

FROM THE SOCIAL WORKER

We know that life can be unpredictable, life has its ups and downs and sometimes we all need a little extra support. If you ever find yourself in a tough spot, please know that you are not alone. Our community is full of kindness and there are wonderful local services ready to offer food parcels, warm meals and discounted groceries – no judgement, just support.

These services are here for anyone who needs them, no matter the reason or how long. There is no shame in seeking support – life happens, and we all deserve a helping hand sometimes. If this could bring even a little relief or comfort to you or someone you know, we encourage you to explore the options available:

Warm Meals:

• The ADRA Community Care Centre (31 Station Road, Logan Central)
• Available on Monday and Saturday at 4:30pm
• Nightlight (Beenleigh Train Station)
• Available every Thursday night from 6pm.
• Loaves and Fishes (U1 /26 Monte Street Slacks Creek)
• Available Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11am to 3pm

Food Parcels:

• The ADRA Community Care Centre (31 Station Road, Logan Central)
• Available Monday – Thursday from 9am – 3.30pm and Fridays from 9am – 1.30pm.
• Fishers of Men (753 Underwood Road, Rochedale South)
• Available Tuesday to Thursday, between 10am and 4pm.
• Blankets, clothing and other essential items are also available.

Discounted Groceries/Food Packages:

• Lighthouse (17-19 Monte-Khoury Drive, Loganholme)
• Provide a $25 trolley. This trolley helps keep your pantry stocked up with all the essentials like; fresh fruit and vegetables, fridge and frozen foods like milk, eggs, butter, yogurt, etc plus a box of dry food like bread, pasta, snacks, rice, sauce, drinks and more.
• Loaves and Fishes (U1 /26 Monte Street Slacks Creek)
• $50 food parcels filled with essentials needed at home.

If you are unsure where to start, need help accessing a service, or just want someone to talk to, please reach out to our Social Worker – Khushboo Fetter on 3809 6222. We are here for our community, always.

Khushboo Fetter

Social Worker

Browns Plains State School (Wednesday – Friday)

FROM STUDENT WELLBEING

Positive Behaviour for Learning

 I react appropriately when accidents or mishaps happen.

This fortnight, students have been focusing on how to react appropriately when they are faced with a problem. Students have been presented with different scenarios and have participated in discussions about where the problem would sit on the catastrophe scale. Students discussed appropriate strategies that they could use when reacting to problems. Below is the catastrophe scale, a tool that can also be used at home when discussing problems or challenging situations with your child.

              Examples of scenarios discussed in class

Reboot- The Three Brains

This term in Reboot, students have been learning about the three brains, Wild Brain, Emotional Brain and Smart Brain. The first structures of the brain to develop are those that form its foundation. The brain grows from the base to the top from the inside to the outer regions. Located at the top of the spinal cord is the brain stem, cerebellum and diencephalon. Reboot terms these collective structures our Wild Brain: not wild crazy, but instinctual and primal moving through the world ever scanning and keeping us alive. Wild Brain structures regulate all of the basic autonomic processes that keep us safe and well. In any given second, including sleep, the brain stem is receiving uncountable input from our external and internal environments and then regulating a vast number of physiological responses to keep us alive.

As the survival centre of the brain, Wild Brain’s ultimate priority is safety. Not the safety that we know our kids have, but their FELT safety. FELT safety happens when the wild brain has its basic needs met and can truly relax. When there is loving trusted care, healthy food and water, safe shelter, lots of warm and welcomed touch, lots of movement and nature time, predictability and routine to everyday life, the wild brain feels safe.

To find out what your child has learnt so far, you may like to ask:  

• What are you learning about in Reboot?
• How are you doing?
• Where can you go for help?

FROM HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - CURRICULUM

Keep up the reading on the holidays with Storyline Online.

Reading aloud to children has been shown to improve reading, writing and communication skills, logical thinking and concentration, and general academic aptitude, as well as inspire a lifelong love of reading.

Happy Reading!

Casey Consiglio
Head of Department - Curriculum