12 May 2025

Principal’s Message

It has been a challenge settling into routines with the public holidays over the past three weeks. I am not complaining, as I love a long weekend, but it certainly has proven a challenge to find that rhythm that the school term often affords us. You may have found a similar experience on the home front with your children. Good routines at home and at school set children up for success.

Please remember that everyday counts, and it is an expectation that students are at school and on time each day unless they are unwell or have another valid reason.

Mother’s Day

I would like to wish all mothers in our community a very special Mother’s Day. May you have had some time to rest and spend with your family.

Community and problem solving

If you have any issues throughout the year your first port of call is your child’s classroom teacher. If you have further concerns after approaching the classroom teacher, then you can contact my team through the email admin@broadbeachss.ed.edu.au. Your message would then be directed to the appropriate person to assist you.

While my team and I work very hard to ensure that all students are safe and parents are happy, sometimes issues do arise. I ask that parents please approach myself and staff in a professional and respectful manner and refrain from using social media as a platform to undermine and disparage individuals or the school. It is important to remember that we are all accountable for what we put out into the public sphere.

Parking around the school

Our lovely school position right next to the beach, helps to make our school have a small community feel, even though we are a big school. The downside to this is the challenges to parking, particularly in the afternoons. 

The best solution is ensuring that we all always obey the parking and road rules around the school.

We can do this by:

• Driving in a safe and careful manner.
• Adhering to speed limits.
• Parking in legal spaces and not on the yellow lines or up on embankments.
• Being courteous and patient.
• Following the Kiss ‘n’ Go Protocols, see link below.
• Kiss ‘n’ Go Protocols

The safety of our students and community is everyone’s responsibility. From time to time the council and or police may monitor driver behaviour.

QASSP Conference

This week I will be in Brisbane attending the Queensland Association of State School Principal’s (QASSP) conference. I will be at school Monday morning and will return on Thursday.

Have a great week,

See you near the beach!
Stephen Josey

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS

From the Deputy’s Desk – Peta White

School Photos

• MSP Photography will be taking our school photos on 20 and 21 May – (Week 5).
• All ordering will need to be completed online.
• Sibling photos will be available on these dates between 7.40am and 8.40am
• Ordering forms and detailed information has been sent out via SMS and email. This includes information on how to order and the contact details for MSP for any queries.
• Please direct any enquiries to MSP Photography
• N.B If you child is a recent enrolment, you may not be able to process the photo order until the 19May.

From the Deputy’s Desk – Kristi Klarenbeck

Under 8’s Day – Date Claimer - Friday 23 May, 11.45am – 1.30pm

The annual Under 8’s Day is fast approaching. Our Prep – Year 2 cohorts will be participating in Under 8’s fun on Friday 23 May between 11.45am and 1.30pm, with parents welcome to attend! The theme for this year is Unleashing Scientific Thinking through Play. The focus is to facilitate hands on play, craft and movement... with some extra fun thrown in from external organisations.

Arts Gala 2025

We are excited to announce that the Broadbeach SS Arts Gala will be back in 2025, held at The Star Theatre, 5.30pm on Friday 7 November 2025. More information to follow in Term Three.

Choral Music - Fanfare

On Friday 30 May all three of our choral groups will perform at the biannual Fanfare at Merrimac State School. Letters will be sent home shortly.

Uniform

Broadbeach SS takes great pride in the presentation of students in full school uniform. Breaches of our Uniform Policy can be abolished with parental support. The following may serve as reminders for parents to keep an eye out for prior to your child leaving the house:

• Plain black sneakers
• Plain white socks
• Plain black shorts/skirt/skorts of similar style and length as school purchased items. Bike pants / running shorts do not meet school uniform criteria.
• No makeup (including mascara or foundation).
• Pair of studs or sleepers only (decorative jewellery not permitted). Hoop earrings pose a WHS issue and dangly earrings are considered decorative.
• Watch permitted, however, any ‘smart’ feature to be disabled during school hours.
• Hair to be tied up.
• Non-uniform items must not contain logos (e.g. black jumpers/pants must not have white/colour strips or logos pertaining to branding other than school uniform).

Wildlife Rangers are coming to Broadbeach!

Year 3 will be getting a visit from ‘Wildlife Rangers’ as part of their Science Unit about classifying animals. Students will view and touch animals as well as discuss physical features and behaviours. We can’t wait for this incursion! See timetable for dates and times.

From the Deputy’s Desk – Matt O’Brien

Supporting Every Learner Through Differentiation

Student engagement is a priority in every classroom at our school. We know that students are more motivated to learn when the content is meaningful and accessible to them. That’s why our teachers use a range of strategies to tailor learning experiences to meet the needs of individual students (referred to as differentiation).

The learners at our school are supported through many differentiated and inclusive strategies. We emphasise that there is no 'ceiling' for our top learners, providing ample opportunities for challenge and growth. At the same time, we offer extensive support for our lower-level learners. We do this for all our learners by targeting instruction to their developmental level while respecting their age, stage of schooling, and diverse needs, including those from non-English backgrounds and those with special needs and disabilities.

This approach begins with teachers understanding their students and identifying effective ways to engage them with the content. Strategies may include seating arrangements, peer tutoring, flexible targeted groupings (within class or across year level), adjusting instructional and CFU (Check for Understanding) time, scaffolding tasks, varying the difficulty of independent practice, and using concrete materials or assistive technology. The list goes on.

For students requiring additional support, our Tier 2 and 3 interventions provide small group and individualised assistance.

Any specific adjustments or strategies used for a student are recorded in their Personalised Learning Plan (PLP) and are communicated with parents. This documentation is essential, as it follows the student through their learning journey and supports continuity of support from one year to the next. It also ensures that we continue to meet the changing educational needs of all students as they grow.

We are committed to working in partnership with families to provide the best possible learning environment for every child.

Student Council Recognition

With ANZAC Day now behind us, I would like to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of our Student Council. Despite the short turnaround (our assembly was held on just the third day back) this committed group of students took on the responsibility of organising and selling poppies and badges across the school.

It was fantastic to see them developing their leadership, communication, and organisational skills through this initiative. They upheld their roles with maturity and dedication, and I thank them for their time and effort. I hope they found the experience both meaningful and rewarding.

For the record, the Student Council sold an incredible 800 poppies!

There are more Student Council initiatives on the horizon, and we look forward to their continued role in representing student voice across our school.

Year 6 and Prep Buddy Reading Begins!

We’re excited to share that our Year 6 and Prep Buddy Reading program is now underway for 2025! Each Friday morning, our Year 6 students partner with a Prep buddy to enjoy reading together, building strong connections across the school.

This program offers wonderful benefits for both age groups. Our Prep students develop confidence in reading, listening, and communication, while our Year 6 students build leadership skills, empathy, and a sense of responsibility. It’s always a joy to see the excitement and engagement on both sides during these sessions.

We’re proud of how our senior students have embraced this opportunity to support our youngest learners—and we look forward to seeing these buddy partnerships grow each week.

From the Special Education Team

This semester, we are launching a new round of Community Access Programs. Students supported by the Targeted Learning Centre will have the opportunity to participate in the following:

SEP Gymnastics Program – This program is designed to enhance muscle movement and develop foundational gymnastics skills, including balance, flexibility, and gross motor control. Throughout the sessions, students also practice social language skills to communicate effectively with the coaching team.

Bounce – Bounce focuses on building students’ strength and balance, while also helping them develop the ability to listen, wait, and follow movement sequences. The program aims to foster resilience, persistence, social engagement, self-control, and teamwork.

The Men’s Shed – This program offers students a unique opportunity to work in a fully equipped carpentry workshop. Guided by experienced volunteers, students use both hand and power tools to create a wooden project.

From the Guidance Officer

Family Routines

Family routines can help families organise themselves to get things done and spend valuable and enjoyable time together. Routines also let your children know what’s important to your family and can strengthen your shared beliefs and values and assist in building a sense of belonging and togetherness in your family.

Routines can be good for children for several reasons.

• Safety, belonging and relationships
  Routines can be part of an organised and predictable home environment, which helps children feel secure, safe and looked after. This predictability can help children cope during development changes or life events like the birth of a new child, house move, etc. Also, routines built around having fun or spending time together foster a sense of belonging and strengthen family relationships. For example, your routine might include things like reading a story together before bed each night or sharing regular family meals.
• Skills and responsibility
  Having chores as part of family routines helps children develop a sense of responsibility and some basic skills like time management. These are skills children can use for life which will over time, increase their independency.
• Health and wellbeing
  Routines can help younger children to learn healthy habits, like brushing their teeth, doing physical activity, etc. Also, routines can reduce stress which can help them to feel less anxious or sad during difficult times.

It is important to note though, it can be easy to overschedule family life. Routines have many benefits, but it’s also good for children and parents to have free time to play, relax or be creative.

Adapted from: Raising Children

For more information on the benefits of Family Routines see:

From the PE Department

Congratulations Luna

During the Term 1 school holidays, Luna from 6G participated in the 2025 Australian Artistic Swimming National Championships in Melbourne, where she competed against over 300 athletes from six countries and more than 21 clubs.

Luna earned a gold medal, a great achievement. Additionally, she competed in the Under 12 Solo category, marking her very first solo performance, and placed fourth.

Her club, the Gold Coast Mermaids Synchronised Swimming Club, won the National Club Trophy once again in 2025. Luna and her five teammates secured the Under 12 team gold medal.

Congratulations Luna on your outstanding achievements.

From the Library

Book Review

The Library Mouse by Frances Tosdevin

A little mouse who lives in a library is encouraged by his spider friend to not give up on his dream of becoming a writer. Quill, the mouse, is a dreamer! He longs to write stories and share them with children in his beloved library. But getting his words noticed seems impossible for such a small creature. Can he and his spider friend, Leggsy, find a way to make his voice stand out from the crowd - or will Quill's stories remain forever unheard? 

Dear parents and Caregivers,

We currently have a large quantity of readers and overdue library books missing from our shelves…

Please look around at home and RETURN any READERS or LIBRARY BOOKS you may have.

If your book is damaged or lost you will receive an invoice from our finance office payable by Bpoint.

From the Music Department

Music News

Aladdin Jr

Rehearsals are going well! A huge Thank you to Miss A for coming to rehearsal on Monday! What an asset and a true Disney Legend! Miss A and I will be running extra rehearsals over the next few weeks so please keep reminding your children to read the student messages in the morning. 

Tickets will be available soon so please keep an eye out so you DO NOT MISS OUT!!!!!

We are creating a great pile of costume and props! Anyone handy with a hammer? We need to make a magic carpet out of a wooden pallet and a castle frame for the Sultans Palace! Anyone! Anyone!......... please let Ms Scott know if you can help out.

Choir

This term all three choirs will be competing at the biannual Choral Fanfare! Ms Scott and her amazing helpers will be taking 180 kids to Merrimac State School on Friday 30 May to sing our hearts out. The notes have been handed out and are due back to Ms Scott as soon as you can.

Rehearsal times are as follows:

• Junior Voices (years 1 and 2) Wednesday 1^st Break in the music room
• Intermediate Excellence Choir Thursday morning 7.40am -8.30am
• Senior Excellence Choir Monday morning 7.40am -8.30am

Finance 2025

OUTSTANDING fees.

Please check your QParents account to view invoices due.

2025 SRS (Student Resource Scheme)

The 2025 SRS invoices were emailed to families on 27 November 2024 to your nominated email address.  2025 SRS fees are $280.00, payable by BPoint – due date was 03 April 2025.

SRS fees which have not been finalised may impact on your child’s participation in future activities including incursions, excursions and camps. 

Parents’ Experiencing financial hardship

Parents experiencing financial hardship who are currently participating in the SRS should contact the school to discuss options.

Payment Plans

Please email  finance@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au if you would like information on Payment Plans available at Broadbeach SS  

The Broadie Bite

The Langes Lunch Special

Due to popular demand, and in honour of Mr Langes, we are keeping 'The Langes Lunch' pack on the menu.

For $10, The Langes Lunch contains:

• 1 x Spaghetti bolognese
• 1 x Apple
• 1 x Cookie

Keep an eye out for new cookie flavours in Flexischools. Available online via Flexischools only.

P & C Uniform Shop

Important uniform updates

Thank you to everyone who supported our uniform shop sale on Friday 9 May. All profits raised go towards supporting our school.

Checkered items:

We still have some formal uniforms (checkered items) remaining on sale, now available via Flexischools. Limited sizes available, once sold out we will not be restocking these items. As per previous newsletter updates, the formal uniform (checkered items) is being discontinued, however they are still permitted to be worn as part of our current school uniform policy.

Out of stock items

Unfortunately, we are still waiting on the delayed shipment for the following items:

• Polo shirts - size 10
• Senior shirts - size 10
• Jackets - size 12

As soon as these items arrive, we will provide an update via our P & C Facebook & Instagram pages, and the school newsletter. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

P & C Community updates

Important dates

Getting involved

Keen to help out but not sure where to start? Getting involved with the P & C is easier than you think. Whether you’ve got an hour to spare or just want to stay informed, there are plenty of ways to contribute and no long-term commitment needed. From volunteering at events to sharing ideas, every bit counts.

Please email us at pandc@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au — we’d love to hear from you!

P & C General Meeting (GM 2)

A Friendly reminder that our next meeting is coming up Friday 16 May at 8.45am, in The James Centre. This is your opportunity as parents/caregivers to participate in discussions about what is happening at our school. You do not need to be a member to attend, and our meetings are always child friendly for those who may have little ones that aren’t in school yet.

Key agenda items include:

• School update from Mr. Josey
• Update on P & C financials and business units (tuck shop & uniform shop)
• Information about our upcoming Community Partnership Program: P & C Sponsorship and online business directory
• Call for nominations for P & C President and P & C Treasurer
• Call for P & C memberships (all families are welcome to join)

Please RSVP via the link below if you would like to join us:

P & C Pulse

We’re excited to introduce P & C Pulse – dedicated to keeping you in the loop with all things P & C sent directly via text, P & C Pulse will share important school dates, upcoming events, and updates on how the P & C is supporting our students and school community. Keep an eye on your messages so you never miss a beat.

Events and Marketing Officer

We are excited to welcome our newest P & C staff member, Dani. Many of you may have seen her out and about with her camera at our Cross Country Fruit Stations and Mother’s Day Stall. Be sure to say hi if you see her around the school as she works with our volunteers to coordinate our P & C events.

The addition of Dani to our team is a positive reflection on the ongoing success of our P & C Association and our ongoing growth.

Stay Connected

Regular updates from the P & C can be found on our Instagram and Facebook pages.

P & C Events and Fundraisers

Mother’s Day Stall

Mother’s Day Stall

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our Mother’s Day Stall — whether by shopping, donating, or volunteering your time. Your generosity helps make these events possible.

A special thanks to our wonderful volunteers who made the day run smoothly.

Funds raised will be announced in the next newsletter as well as our socials. All profits go directly towards supporting our students and enhancing our school community.

Sponsorship - Expressions of Interest

We’re currently seeking local businesses interested in sponsoring upcoming P & C events. This is a great way to connect with our school community while making a meaningful contribution.

If your business would like to get involved, please email pandc@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au to find out more.

After school care

P C Y C Gold Coast at Broadbeach State School

0417 754 241

KDV

After school kids club at KDV Sports
info@kdvsport.com
(07) 5596 0404

After school programs – External facilitators

A range of after school programs exist to support families. In many cases, school facilities are hired to support these offerings. Families opting to participate in the programs do so under the conditions outlined by the providers. Broadbeach State School recognises that many of the programs have been well-received by parents, however, cannot and does not endorse them or those employed to deliver them.

TERM 2 2025

Sports X
SOCCER
Day: Friday 3.00 – 4: 00 pm
Where: Oval
Ages: Prep – Year 6
Register:  www.sports-x.com.au

BASKETBALL X
Day: Thursday 7.30 – 8:30 am
Where: Basketball Courts
Ages: Prep – Year 6
Register:  www.sports-x.com.au

PTS Multi Sport (Different sport each week)
Day: Wednesday 3.00– 4.00 pm
Where: Oval
Ages: Prep – Year 6
Register:  www.sports-x.com.au

The Chroma Club
Day: Wednesday 3.00 – 4.15 pm
         Thursday 7.30 – 8.30am
Where: Science Room
Ages: 6 -12 years
Register: www.thechromaclub.com

Junior Engineers
Day: Monday  
Time: 3.05 – 4.15pm
Where: Science Room
Ages: Year 2 - 6
Register: https://www.juniorengineers.com.au/

Taso’s Music School  
Day: Monday - Instrumental Room
Day: Tuesday - Music Room
Register: www.tasosmusicschool.com

National Taekwondo
Day: Monday 5.30 to 6.30pm
Contact: 0423 349 742
www.nationaltaekwondo.net 

Little Alphas Robotics 2025

Day: Tuesday
Time: 3.00 – 4.10 pm
Where: Art/Science Room
Ages: Prep – Year 6

Day: Thursday
Time: 3.00 – 4.10 pm
Where: Visual Art/Science Room
Ages: Year 4 - 6
Register:   https://littlealphas.com.au/online-registration

Fitness World
Days: Monday
Time:  3.10-4.00pm
Age: Prep to Year 6  
Registration:

Community Notices

Mobile Dental Clinic Extended Stay at Broadbeach State School

Due to ongoing works at Surfers Paradise State School, we have delayed the van shift. The dental van will now be relocating from our school on Thursday, 15th May.

Miami Excellence Trials

Excellence Academy Trial Dates for 2026 Enrolments

The trial dates for our 2026 Excellence Academy are now available!  Parents, please note that an enrolment application for Miami SHS must be completed before attending trials.

To be eligible to trial, you must:

• Complete & submit your Miami SHS enrolment application
• Return your Excellence Academy forms to the office

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our Excellence Academy! 

Merrimac State High School

Gold Coast Marathon

Griffith University - What helps and hinders school attendance?

A team of researchers from Griffith University are interested in understanding what helps and hinders young people in attending and participating in school.

We know that non-attendance is higher for autistic students than non-autistic students, with previous research suggesting that autistic children, on average, miss a third of their schooling. It’s important that we begin to find out what helps and hinders autistic young people in attending school, so we can begin to provide supports and interventions to students who wish to attend school but can’t.

We have previously interviewed members of the Australian autism community, including teachers, autistic adults and parents of autistic young people, who support autistic students who are experiencing school non-attendance. Now we need to hear from autistic young people about what makes it hard for them to get to school and compare this to otherwise neurodivergent children, and also neurotypical children.

Are You a Parent of a Child Between 0 to 12 Years Old?

Researchers from the University of Southern Queensland and The University of Queensland, are conducting research into parents’ opinions about parenting and climate change.

If you are a parent (18+ years) of a child aged 0 to 12 years and live in Australia, we would love to hear your views. You will need to complete a short online survey. To find out more or to participate, please visit https://tinyurl.com/4e3mmrjc

This research has been approved by the UniSQ Human Research Ethics Committee (ETH2024-0126)

Take Action

Does your child feel overly fearful, anxious, or worried in certain situations?

To find out more information and register to complete an initial assessment over the phone, please email us at cadrp@griffith.edu.au.

Saver Plus

What is Saver Plus?

Saver Plus is a program for people on lower incomes. It’s about bolstering their financial skills, so they can develop (and keep) good savings habits.  Since 2003, Saver Plus has supported more than 62,000 people to start saving.

It’s helped overcome the barriers around education expenses. And it’s set them up for a brighter future.

Saver Plus is a program designed to help eligible families develop essential financial skills and build savings for education costs.

If parents commit to saving up to $50 a month for 10 months, ANZ will match their savings up to $500 for education costs, such as school uniforms, stationery, textbooks, computers.

Teen Triple P

Online program is available free to all parents in Qld with children aged 10 to 16 years.

Wing Chun Martial Art - community self-defence classes

Community self-defence training* in the Broadbeach State School Hall. For more information and booking, please contact Arthur by calling 0420 975 075 or emailing abatakin@hotmail.com, as availability may be limited. 

1. Children Wing Chun/self-defence training - Wednesday 5.30pm - 6.15pm (45 min) - no charge, admin fee only ($20 per person per term, non-refundable).
2. Women's self-defence training - Wednesday 6.20pm - 7.20pm (60 min)- no charge, admin fee only ($20 per person per term, non-refundable).
3. Adult's Wing Chun/self-defence training - Wednesday 7.30pm - 8.30pm (60 min)- no charge (basic to intermediate level), admin fee only ($20 per person per term, non-refundable)

*Conditions apply.

ZIG ZAG Theatre

ZigZag Theatre is offering free drama classes in Term 1.
www.zigzagtheatre.com