Dear School Community,

Ms Nielsen, Mr McCoombe and I attended the Positive Schools Conference last week. This

annual conference focuses on how schools can build safe and respectful relationships, create

and nurture wellbeing and develop a healthier school culture for every community member.

The speakers and workshops are internationally acclaimed. Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, Eddie

Woo, Dr Rick Stevenson and Richard Gerver are a small sample of presenters. It was the

keynote presentation from Susan McLean that I wish to share with our families. Susan has

spent the last 22 years sharing her stories, knowledge and expertise to keep kids cyber safe.

Below is my learning from Susan’s session that may assist families when working with their

children:

By the age of 11, the majority of boys have had multiple exposures to Pornographic images

and clips

YouTube is one of the most popular platforms for primary age children and 90% of 9 year

old children have had exposure to ‘inappropriate’ material on YouTube

The internet minute – it is staggering to see the snapshot of what happens on the internet

in a minute

Primary aged children don’t know life without technology or a ‘device’ free world

Devices and technology are here to stay so adults need to learn to embrace ‘it’ with a

balance

Families are advised to develop their technology (device) agreements underpinned by the

3 R’s – Respect, Responsibility and Reputation

Children should never be allowed to take their device into their bedroom or bathroom

Families are often are not aware of the impact technology and devices have on their

children’s quality of sleep – quality sleep is the only time our body and mind ‘repairs’

52% of requests for nude photos comes from someone they don’t know

If kids perceive you don’t like technology, they will never come to you when they have a

problem online

Kids will make mistakes on technology – don’t ignore these mistakes, but education and

forgiveness is the best response

“Parents need to parent” – it is OK to insist our children have a balance with socialisation

by providing opportunities to “play at the original Playstation”

Thursday 6th June 2019

BELLBRAE PRIMARY

SCHOOL NEWS

Phone 5261 2660 Fax 5261 6177

E-mail: bellbrae.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

www.bellbraeps.vic.edu.au

Issue 15

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Student Learning – Swimming: Our Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 students will commence

their annual swimming program at the Geelong Aquatic Centre from Monday. The program

is an essential part of our Physical Education program that nurtures key swimming and safety

skills. Thank you in advance to our families for ensuring their child has all the correct

swimming attire ready each day.

Child Safe Standards: All Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our

school actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all of our staff are

committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in

accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. Like all school,

Bellbrae PS, has a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department’s

expectations. These are available on the school’s website. The Child Safe Standards are

Victoria’s approach to ensuring a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. For schools, the

Child Safe Standards will ensure that proactive systems and processes are in place to prevent

and respond to child abuse. They are:

Strategies to embed an organisational culture of child safety, including through effective

leadership arrangements

A child safe policy or statement of commitment to child safety

A code of conduct that establishes clear expectations for appropriate behaviour with

children

Screening, supervision, training and other human resources practices that reduce the risk

of child abuse by new and existing personnel

Processes for responding to and reporting suspected child abuse

Strategies to identify and reduce or remove risks of child abuse

Strategies to promote the participation and empowerment of children

Bus Safety: I recently heard from a concerned community member on the unsafe behaviours

of some of our bus travellers. This includes bus travellers playing ball games whilst waiting

for their bus each morning. This has led to balls on the road and the associated risks. I

encourage parents to reinforce that balls should be stored in their school bag whilst waiting

for the bus. We will remind students again at our assembly on Friday.

3 Bellbrae Primary School Annual Principal Conference: I, along with Mr McCoombe and all principals across the

state, are presently attending the Principal Conference focussed on Leading Excellence in

Teaching and Learning. Our keynote speakers have been Professor Tony Townsend, Charles

Leadbeater, Dr John Hattie and Dr Barbara Blackburn. These international delegates have

shared with us their perspectives on how we as school leaders can lead our community to

better engage our students and maximise outcomes for all students. We engaged in workshops

focussed on ‘Student Voice, Agency and Leadership’, ‘Engaging students with mathematics’,

as well as ‘Parent engagement and leadership’. We also participated in smaller workshops

looking at the local context. Mr McCoombe and I will share our learning and ideas with staff

over the coming weeks.

Thank you for supporting our school and have a great long weekend.

Christian Smith

EVENTS TO COME……………….

FROM THE OFFICE

Entertainment Books – Thank you to all families who have either

returned or purchased an Entertainment Book. We are now wanting to finalise this fundraiser, so if you intend to purchase or return we

would appreciate prompt action of either. Thanks once again for your continued support of Bellbrae PS

Lost Property – We have a large range of precious items in lost

property. If you recognise something that is yours please see us in the office.

JUNE 2019

7th - Friday Rescheduled District Winter Lightning Premiership – Years 5 & 6

7th - Friday Scholastic Book Club Orders Due by 3.30pm

10th – Monday QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY (No School)

11th Tue – 21st Fri Year 2, 3 & 4 Intensive Swimming 9 Day Program

11th Tuesday Braveheart’s Incursion for Foundation Year 1 & 2 students

12th – Wednesday Foundation ‘Craft Power’ Incursion

14th - Friday Parents & Friends Meeting In the Stem Room @ 2.30pm

18th - Tuesday Preparation for Puberty Program Parent Information Night – 7.00pm

21st – Friday Year 5/6 Disco – 7.00pm – 9.00pm – Bellbrae Hall

24th – Monday Year 2 ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Incursion

27th - Thursday 3 Way Conferences (Students only attend for their conference) 10am – 7pm

28th – Friday Last Day of Term 2 – 2.30 Dismissal

JULY 2019

15th – Monday First Day Term 3

AUGUST 2019

Wed 28th –Fri 30th Year 3 Camp to Camp Wyuna Queenscliff

OCTOBER 2019 Thurs 31st–Fri 1st Nov Year 2 Camp to Burnside Camp Anglesea

NOVEMBER 2019

4th - Monday Curriculum Day (no school)

5th - Tuesday Melbourne Cup Public Holiday (No School)

Wed 6th -Thur 8th Year 5 Camp to Sovereign Hill Ballarat

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MEAL TRAIN FOR THE LEGGETT FAMILY

The youngest member of the Leggett Family, Coco, is

very unwell in the RCH and is likely to be there for the

next month and beyond. If you have time to help with

meals, please log on to the following link to

https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/y2e2yk

Please phone Eli Helm 0408 171 286, Tina 0410 862 097 or Lucinda 0403 351 647

Thank you, Lucinda Garnett

PARENTS & FRIENDS MEETING

Next Friday, 14th June @ 2.30pm

in the Stem Room

Looking forward to seeing your there

SPORT NEWS

BELLARINE DIVISION CROSS COUNTRY

Last Tuesday Bellbrae had 18 students compete at the Bellarine Division Cross Country. This

is an amazing achievement considering our sports district, City to Surf comprising of 6

schools, sent 48. Team Bellbrae consisted of Remy Filer, Jed Coupar, Archer Ryan, Harry

Price, Thomas Pfeffer, Emilia Bennett, Alia Brotchie, Scarlotte Benney, Xavier Collins,

Charles Edmonds-Wilson, Van Rahilly, Olivia Bradshaw, Nelly Garnett, Isla Huppatz, Eady

Sims, Jarrah Garnett, Zach Meynink, Conor Fitzgerald.

It was so pleasing to see all of these students give 110%, display sportsmanship and true

comradery, one students willingly stopping to help a Bellbrae mate along the way, despite the

fact this meant he dropped back in the field of runner.

Out of these 18 students, Bellbrae had twelve finish in the top 12 places of their event and

will now progress to the Western Metropolitan Region Cross Country at Brimbank Park.

Well done Emilia Bennett 4th, Alia Brotchie 9th, Remy Filer 4th Thomas Pfeffer 9th, Olivia

Bradshaw 8th, Nelly Garnett 9th, Xavier Collins 3rd, Charles Edmonds-Wilson 10th, Eady Sims

7th, Isla Huppatz 12th, Conor Fitzgerald 5th and Jarrah Garnett 6th. We wish you all the best

at Regionals.

CITY TO SURF WINTER LIGHTNING PREMIERSHIP

After terrible conditions saw the Winter LP being called off on Monday, the event has been

rescheduled and will take place tomorrow, 7th June. As advised in the original note, can

parents please ensure that all students are at school by 8:50 at the latest, they are dressed in

sensible, warm clothing with a change of clothes and have adequate food and drinks for the

day. Football and soccer players are advised to wear football boots, mouth guards and shin

guard (soccer only).

Parents are welcome to come and watch the events throughout the day.

Netball – Geelong Netball Basketball Centre, South Geelong, Soccer - Estuary Reserve

Leopold, and Football, South Barwon Reserve, Barwon Heads Rd, Belmont.

Thank you to those parents that are available to help coach on the day, Courtney Rayner,

Kerry Borg, Simone Marshall and Jen Jury - your assistance is greatly appreciated.

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RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS – CELEBRATION DAY

Dear Families, We need your help! We would love to run some workshops for students focusing on different ways of managing

stress and living mindfully. Anything from Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi, running, Music,

painting etc. If you feel you have skills in any of these areas or any other activities you

know would benefit our students we would love to have you on board. Our Celebration Day

will be on Friday 28th June between 11:40 and 1:40, however, times on the day can

be flexible if you are available at another time. Please message the Wellbeing Team through

the schools email: bellbrae.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au att: Wellbeing Team or alternatively,

pop by Room 4 to have a chat with Mrs Rudland.

Thank you in anticipation of a wonderful day!

TOUCAN FOOD APPEAL

ANNUAL TOUCAN FOOD APPEAL

@ BELLBRAE PRIMARY SCHOOL Monday 5th– Friday 23rd AUGUST 2019

….THINK OUTSIDE THE CAN!

The Geelong Food Relief Centre has been providing Emergency Food to those in

need for 29 years. Working in conjunction with welfare agencies, this year we will

see 37,000 individuals referred to Geelong Food Relief Centre’s for Emergency

Food Relief. Our school is one of 80 schools throughout Geelong and the

surrounding region, who every year assist us in making our service possible.

Items listed below form some of the basic food items most families choose.

We are inviting you to be part of this generous donation to provide if possible the

following:

Cereal (All Sizes)

Cake Mix

Spreads

Dry Pasta

Canned Soups

Canned Tuna

Packet Pasta

Canned Fruit

Noodles

Rice

Tea/Coffee

Cling Wrap / Foil

Shampoo Conditioner

Of course, all donations whether cans, boxes or packets are always gratefully

appreciated. DONATIONS CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT THE OFFICE

We thank you for your ongoing support and assure you all donations

will make a significant difference to someone living within our

community.

THANK YOU

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WRITING HOT!

We have another fantastic piece of writing for you this week. It has been brilliant to see the

excellent standard of writing developing in all year levels at Bellbrae Primary School. A big

congratulations to all of our teachers and students for continuing to work towards their

learning goals. Harlem Pec from Foundation B is our writing hot author this week. He

writes;

I went to the ferry to go to the other side of the world. We went to go there because it was

my Nan’s birthday. We went with my cousin Benj. We went to go on the ferry and we hopped

in the water. The second time we saw a massive jellyfish. Wow! It was a massive one!

Mrs Rudland and her class have been learning so many new

things in their writing sessions this year. She is proud of the

way that her students are writing independently and listening

for sounds in the words that they write. She also is impressed

by their creativity and descriptive language.

Are the sentences in this piece clear and easy to understand?

Does this idea tell you about a weekend adventure?

We think it does. That is why this piece is going onto our

Bellbrae Writers’ Wall of Fame.

You can check out Harlem’s piece there.

Well done, guys!

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB

Issue 4 SBC was sent home with eldest children of each family last week.

Orders Due 3.30pm TOMORROW Friday 7th June.

Order using credit card LOOP online or cash orders to office.

http://www.scholastic.com.au/schools/bookclub/bc_parents.asp

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Birthdays This Week

3rd June……………………………………Kinnaree Gow

5th June………………………..Lincoln Brown

6th June…………………………….…………….Macy Maddock

8th June………………Rex Kadera & Alia Brotchie

9th June…………………………….………………….Rosie Bridges

OSHC NEWS

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WELL DONE AWARDS

Oscar Easom For putting so much thought into everything he does.

Ochre Buckley For an amazing Werribee Zoo map!

Florence Thomas For her enthusiasm when writing.

Hamish Lockhart, For being a kind and friendly learner in 3C. Thank you Hamish!

Malika Terry For being a kind and making sure others feel included!

Zalia Doyle For displaying a great work ethic during living things!

Isabel Hazle For being a happy and friendly class member.

Mahli Brown For having a great problem solving approach to maths

Sianna Drury For being kind and considerate in OSHC when I wasn't feeling well and

getting everyone involved in writing get well notes. Rachel

Finn Madeley For his positive attitude, and for being a generous friend who helps others.

Fredie O’Keefe For being a brilliant class role model & for achieving personal best!

Poppy Hamilton For being a happy, helpful member of FB!

Winter Lowdon For beautiful listening and always trying your best.

Tulleah Close For being a helpful class member, and a productive and creative writer.

Phoebe Polizzi For always doing her personal best, and sharing her great ideas with the

class.

Emmerson Smythe For being a fabulous Bellbrae student and we wish you all the best on

your return to England. Good luck.

Zahli Long For her great focus in maths and learning about equivalent fractions.

Eachyn Forster-Dunne For participating in class discussion and sharing his ideas more

regularly.

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CANTEEN – Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

Don’t forget you can order online. Create your own

account at……………. www.ultimateschools.com.au

CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS

Please sing in at the office at 12.30 pm prior to going to the Canteen. Also don’t forget to sign out

Garden Roster

8th – 21st June

Crawford Family

Crawley Family

Crowe Family

Davies Family

22nd June – 5th July

De Smet Family

De Vries Family

Delmenico/Woodward Family

Denness Family

6th – 19th July Dillon Family

Doodson-Wade/Ball Family

Dooley Family

Doyle Family

A garden roster letter with an explanation of how the roster works will be sent home with your eldest child prior to your duty

SECOND HAND UNIFORMS

DATE VOLUNTEER

Week Starting Mon 17th June Samantha Coy

Week Starting Mon 24th June Arabella Wilson

Week Starting Mon 15th July Natalie Deidola – Term 3

Any day of the week that suits

Helen’s Special next week is

Butter Chicken

$ 6

Term 1 NAME Friday 7th June Adele Williams

Thursday 13th June Kerry Borg

Friday 14th June Julie Thompson

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COMMUMNITY NEWS

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2019 Mayfair Sponsors

We would like to acknowledge and thank our wonderful

2019 Mayfair Sponsors below for their sponsorship and support.

16 Bellbrae Primary School Your patronage of these sponsors who donated goods or services at the Mayfair

will be the most practical way by which you can show your appreciation!

Active Holidays Amanda Nel

- Nutrition Health Coach Amelia Anderson Photography

Anglesea and District Community Bank Anglesea Motor Yacht Club Anglesea Pharmacy Anglesea Primary School Anglesea Surf Centre Anita Beaney Arizona Living Artist Photographer

Australian Airforce Cadets Bean Squeeze Bellarine Railway Bellbrae Art & Garden Bellbrae Harvest Bellroy Big 4 Anglesea Holiday Park / Bellarine Holiday Park Blackmans Brewery Blunt Skate Snow Surf Bomboras Bunnings

Celia Bolton – War on Waste Champion Blinds City of Greater Geelong Swim Sport & Leisure Coastal Estate Vineyard Coastal Uniforms Community Care Chemist Corks Crew Cellars De Grandi Cycle & Sport Dick Garrard Dougal Dragon Aliance Entertainment Publications

Entertainment Stage Jennifer O’Brien & Luke Hynes The Bad Jenny’s & the Perfect

Gentlemen Lachlan Hurrell & Tony Wills Tom & Taylah Trio Wilbur Renney Old Feather

Entertainment Publications Faggs Mitre 10 Geelong Forrest Brewing Company Frangipanis Frankie Says Relax

Freshwater Creek - Free Range Eggs

Fruit Property Torquay G Boards Geelong Aquatic Centre Geelong Cats Football Club Geelong's Gym Go Ride a Wave Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie Great Ocean Road Gin Great Ocean Road Wholefoods Growlers Gypsy & Co HAIR by John & Carly Hello World Travel - Geelong Market Square Hive Early Learning Centre Hogs Breath Cafe Horizon Line Communications Jashn Torquay Just Onions Kennard's Hire KX Pilates KYO Asian Antiques Lions Club Torquay Little Creatures

Lyn Voss - Produce Meredith Music Festival Merrin Williams Minerva & the Bean Voucher Moby Cafe Nook Creative Space Oaks Bakery Cafe Officemax Patagonia

Peaches Torquay Pet Stock Piccoli Portraits Poppies Nursery & Café

Puffing Billy Railway Pure Fitness Training Quiksilver RACV Reef Rimmer Family Rip Curl Newtown Ripcurl Torquay Rollerway Newtown Skate Centre Roxy Sassy Bangles Silver Bullet Bar -Dan Bradshaw Sophie Crawley Speakys Geelong Strapper Surf Sunkissed Torquay Surf Coast Chakra-Puncture Surf Coast Sport & Recreation Centre Surfcoast Accessories Surfcoast Laser Hair Removal & Skin Care Surfcoast Quality Meats Surfcoast Yoga Swell Cafe The Beach Hotel Jan Juc The Rock Adventure Centre The Zestful Way Thesaurus Books – Kate Becker Torquay Beauty Therapy Torquay Books Torquay College

Torquay Farmers Market Torquay Stock Feeds Torquay Tattslotto & Gifts Torquay Theatre Troupe Inc Torquay Toys Vic Beach Geelong Wanted & Co Wilson Family Wilwaste Yogi Peace Club

Thank you