25 July 2025

Principal’s Messages

Parent / Teacher Interviews

Parent / Teacher interviews are a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and learning goals with their teacher. We encourage all families to participate and look forward to connecting with you to support your child’s learning journey.

📅 Date: Tuesday 2nd September
📍 Location: School Hall
🕒 Booking Information: A notice will be sent via School Stream once the booking system opens.

Burnside Brilliance

You should have now received your child’s Semester 1 report card via email—what a fantastic opportunity to celebrate their achievements so far! As we launch into Semester 2, students are encouraged to reflect on their learning journey and set new goals. Teachers will also be sharing the criteria for the highly anticipated Burnside Brilliance Awards, which will be announced and celebrated at the end of the year.

🏅 Award Criteria:

Gold Award: 5 or more A’s across any of the key learning areas
Silver Award: A combination of 5 or more A’s and B’s (with at least one A)
Bronze Award: A combination of 3 or more A’s and B’s

We’re excited to see our students aim high and shine bright this semester. Let’s make it a brilliant one!

Every Day Matters!

This semester, we’re thrilled to launch a fun and rewarding way to celebrate 100% attendance! Every fortnight, students who have attended school every day will be entered into a random prize draw at parade, with 10 x $5 tuckshop vouchers.

At the beginning of each new fortnight, the attendance count resets—so even if a student missed a day due to illness, they’ll have a brand-new chance to be in the next draw.

Let’s keep showing up, supporting each other, and celebrating the little wins that make a big difference!

Burnside Bonanza Day!

This term, we’re excited to introduce a brand-new celebration event: the Burnside Bonanza—a fun-filled reward day recognising students who consistently demonstrate our school’s positive expectations through the “Are You on TRACK?” initiative!

🌟 TRACK Expectations:

• Thoughtful
• Respectful
• Accountable
• Cooperative
• Kind

🎟️ How to Earn Your Way In:

Students will earn On TRACK tickets by showing these values in action. To gain entry to the Burnside Bonanza, students need to collect 3 tickets in each TRACK category

🎉 Bonus Bonanza!

Students who go above and beyond by earning 5 or more tickets in each category will unlock access to the Bonus Bonanza—an extra special school-based event with exciting activities (details coming soon!).

🎈 What’s in Store?

The Bonanza will be a day of fun, games, and celebration, run by our amazing staff to reward the incredible effort and behaviours our students show every day.

Let’s stay on TRACK and make this term one to celebrate!

Bully Zero Workshop for Parents

A valuable opportunity is being provided to parents/carers of our schools within the region, to participate in a free face-to-face 1.5-hour workshop facilitated by Bully Zero, a leading bully prevention organisation.  The workshop Bully Zero, is designed to proactively support parents to understand what bullying is and what parents can do to support their children to be safe both online and when face to face with their peers. 

The attached flyer provides information regarding locations, inclusive of the online option and how to register for the workshops.  Participants must register for the workshops.

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100 days of prep!  –  

WOW! Our amazing little Preppies have already been here for 100 days! We celebrated with an afternoon filled with bubbles, balloons, gems, volcanoes, playdough, frisbees and balls (just to name a few). 

Thank you to all those parents/ caregivers who were able to attend and make the afternoon special for our little people. 

Prep enrolment for 2026

We are super excited to let everyone know we are now taking Prep enrolments for 2026. Please call/ email our office and book an appointment if you have a Prep student for 2026. 

We will be hosting a Parent information session on Tuesday 9/9/25 at 4.30pm in the STEAM room for those parents of new students.   Our Teddy bear’s picnic is another opportunity for our 2026 Prep’s to come and visit Burnside and become familiar with their surroundings.  More information to follow on Face book and school stream. 

Transition visits will begin in Term 4 – please ensure you book in through the office for these. 

Prep enrolment for 2026

We are super excited to let everyone know we are now taking Prep enrolments for 2026. Please call/ email our office and book an appointment if you have a Prep student for 2026. 

We will be hosting a Parent information session on Tuesday 9/9/25 at 4.30pm in the STEAM room for those parents of new students.   Our Teddy bear’s picnic is another opportunity for our 2026 Prep’s to come and visit Burnside and become familiar with their surroundings.  More information to follow on Face book and school stream. 

Transition visits will begin in Term 4 – please ensure you book in through the office for these. 

NAIDOC Celebrations -

On Wednesday 30^th July, Burnside SS will be celebrating NAIDOC week.  Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities that are designed for students to experience and increase their knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture.  

Prep vision screening -

All Prep parents please be reminded to register on the link below for your child to participate in the free vision screening coming up in week 6.

Swimming lessons -

Swimming lessons will be occurring within week 9 and 10 of this term.  Week 9 will be P-2 students and 3-6 in week 10.  Students will be swimming Monday – Thursday of their week.  Timetable is still being developed.  This information is subject to change.

Loved Ones stall –

Our Loved Ones stall will be held on Tuesday 2^nd September.  A class timetable and more information will be published on Facebook and School stream as this event gets closer.    

Prac students –

Burnside SS will be hosting Prac teachers in many classes across our school this semester.   These Prac teachers are from both the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) and University of Sunshine Coast (USC).  It is very important to us to help these future teachers refine their skills and develop their understanding of real-world classroom contexts.  Please make them feel welcome. 

Work experience students –

In week 10 of this term we will be hosting students from Burnside SHS and Nambour State College to participate in the work experience program for year 10.  These students assist within classrooms during this week and help us to facilitate our P-2 Sports day.  We look forward to their arrival.   

BASES news

Supporting Burnside Students to Stay on TRACK

At Burnside, we’re proud to offer a consistent, school-wide social-emotional learning program that helps our students build essential life skills for both school and beyond. Each week, students participate in Yarning Circle Lessons, which explicitly teach the strategies that help them stay on TRACK—our acronym for key values and behaviours that support learning and wellbeing.

With whole-school commitment, every staff member and student engages with TRACK lessons daily, and weekly sessions build on these foundations with deeper skill development.

What students learn:

• Behavioural Expectations: 

Children learn our school-wide rules and individual classroom guidelines to help them feel safe, respected, and ready to learn in every setting.

• Respectful Relationships Education:

 Our program includes curriculum content aligned with national guidelines, covering topics like inclusion, belonging, and gender and racial equity.

• Zones of Regulation:

 Students explore how to identify and manage their emotions using practical tools to build resilience, self-awareness, and self-control.

• Burnside Toolbox: 

This includes calming strategies such as “Take Five,” breathing techniques, “Have a Break” cards, sensory tools, and social stories like Donkey in the Well and Nails in the Fence. We also use helpful reminders like “Just keep swimming” or “Don’t poke the bear” to support positive choices.

• Communication & Relationships: 

Students practice using safe and kind words and build their own Fab Five—trusted adults or peers they can turn to when they need support.

These strategies help equip our students to navigate everyday challenges and manage big emotions in healthy, constructive ways. We’re especially proud to see these tools being used successfully throughout the school day and at home.

If you’d like to learn more or continue these practices at home, please reach out to your child’s teacher—we love working in partnership with families to support every child’s growth.

Sports News

🏉⚽ Term 3 Sports Update – So Much to Look Forward To! 🏃‍♂️🏐

Term 3 is bursting with exciting sporting opportunities, and our students are in for a term full of action, skill-building, and teamwork. From professional coaching to competitive carnivals, there's something for everyone!

NRL League Tag Coaching in PE

We’re thrilled to have the NRL visiting during PE lessons this term to provide professional coaching in League Tag. Students will benefit from expert instruction as they build confidence and skills in this fast-paced, fun sport.

Mark West Cup – Week 3

Selected 11 and 12-year-old students will proudly represent our school in the Mark West Cup rugby league tournament in Week 3. This is a great opportunity for students to demonstrate teamwork and sportsmanship on the field.

District Athletics Carnival – Week 5

Congratulations to all the students who qualified at our school athletics carnival! These athletes will head to the District Athletics Carnival in Week 5, where they’ll compete in track and field events against other schools in the district.

Billy Moore Mixed Rugby League – Week 6

Our Year 5 and 6 students are gearing up for the Billy Moore Cup in Week 6. This mixed rugby league event is a great chance for selected students to get an introduction into rugby league and enjoy a day of competitive sport and camaraderie.

All Schools League Tag – Week 7

Week 7 brings another fantastic opportunity with the All Schools League Tag tournament. Selected year 5 and 6 students can compete in this exciting event, showcasing the skills they’ve been developing during PE.

Burnside Cup Volleyball – Week 7

Year 6 students are also preparing for the Burnside Cup volleyball competition at Burnside State High School. Training is underway, and we’re excited to see their teamwork and sportsmanship shine on the court.

Junior Sports Day – Week 10

Our Prep to Year 2 students are looking forward to their very own Junior Sports Day in Week 10! In the lead-up to this exciting event, students will be practising their athletic events during PE lessons, including sprints, high jump, long jump and novelty events. It’s sure to be a fun-filled day of active participation and school spirit.

We’re proud of all our students for giving their best in PE, showing school spirit, and embracing these opportunities to stay active, build friendships, and challenge themselves. Let’s make Term 3 a memorable one for sport!

The Arts News

Burnside on Broadway!

Parents and families are invited to attend a musical theatre extravaganza presented by Burnside State School's performing arts clubs.  The concert takes place on the 12^th of September at 1.30pm in the school hall.   Rehearsals are already in full swing and it promises to be an amazing showcase for our talented performing artists! A show not to be missed!

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What’s On At Burnside – Term 3

Chappy Chat

Hello Amazing Burnsiders,

Term 3 is in full swing and I can’t believe we are halfway through the year, with so many exciting things still to happen.

This term I am keen to be connecting with some of our ‘green thumb’ students as we start up a Garden Club at first break on a Thursday. We will not only be having fun planting different plants – herbs, vegies and flowers, but also learning about soil health, the right time to plant, as well as nurturing our garden to harvest and eat!

In my new workplan, I am also looking forward to getting into some of the classes to help with students that need a little extra focus and to see them flourish not only educationally but also, more importantly, in their own wellbeing!

This term we are also going to be gearing up for one of the most exciting events on the school calendar – the School Colour Fun Run fundraiser, which is going to kick off a little earlier this year at the end of term. We are planning all the same fun challenges and milestones with plenty of teacher/staff colour soakings along the way.

This year, to gain some extra vital funds, we are looking to get some local businesses involved by sponsoring a Colour. In turn, these businesses will be advertised in all our event promotions. If you own a business that might be interested in sponsorship, please get in contact with me for more details. Please email me at chaplain@burnsidess.eq.edu.au or text me on 0466 334 781

I would also like to remind everyone that we operate a Meal Bank at the school with the kind assistance of Urban Angels. If you ever are in a spot where you could do with some extra meal support for your families please reach out to either myself or the main office and we can hook you up with some meals.

Have an awesome Term.

Love & Peace
Chappy Paul

P&C News

Plans are underway for our Under The Stars Movie Night in October. Keep an eye on the Burnside P & C Facebook page.

The 2026 Senior Shirts order forms will be out next week for orders to be back by the end of August.

Tuckshop and Uniform Shop News

Welcome to Term 3 Burnsiders. 

This term the Tuckshop will be running some special meal deals starting off with our Naidoc Day inspired treats. Orders need to be in my 9am Monday 28th to allow for ordering of stock.Available through schoolshop on Munch Monitor or see staff directly in the tuckshop.

Keep an eye out for upcoming meal deals on our Facebook page! 

2nd Break ordering is now open 😀😀

We have put together a Grab n Go Menu offering some new exciting items. 

Community News

Subject Expo at Burnside SHS
Families are warmly invited to attend Burnside SHS Subject Expo on Tuesday 29 July, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This is a valuable opportunity for parents and students to meet staff, learn about curriculum offerings, transition to secondary schooling and the launch of our new “Horizons “ program. We will have performances from our school band, dancers and musical actors.

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