WELCOME TO YOUR SCHOOL

  As a school community we will endeavour to make the transition to your new school as enjoyable as possible.

We are committed to do the best we can for your child.

  If you have any questions or worries in connection with your child’s education at Bli Bli please don’t hesitate to contact us.

  Looking forward to meeting you.

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

  “STRIVE TO ACHIEVE”

  OUR VALUES AND BELIEFS

  We at Bli Bli State School are committed to:

 

·      emphasising greater development of literacy and numeracy in all  pupils

·      ensuring excellence of teaching practices and learning processes

·      developing and maintaining a sense of caring and pride in self,          school and community

·    collaborating with all in educational and organisational processes

·      recognising and developing people as our most precious resource

·      responding to diversity and changing needs

·      supporting equity and social justice for all  

·      effectiveness and efficiency

·       being accountable

·       encouraging enjoyment of life’s experiences

 

BLI BLI STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY

              PRINCIPAL ...                        Mr Peter CRAIG

            DEPUTY PRINCIPAL ...         Mrs Lorraine MCCULLOCH

            REGISTRAR ...                      Mrs Joanne HEISNER

            ADMIN. OFFICER ...         Mrs Janine GILMOUR

            ADMIN. ASSISTANT ...         Miss Analie MCCARROL

  AT THE PRESENT TIME WE HAVE 24 CLASSROOM TEACHERS.

 

            SCHOOL ADDRESS ...            School Road, Bli Bli, Qld., 4560.

            POSTAL ADDRESS ...            School Road, Bli Bli, Qld., 4560.

            TELEPHONE ...                  (07) 5458 2111

            FAX NUMBER ...               (07) 5458 2100

            E. MAIL ADDRESS                bboff1@eq.edu.au

            ABSENTEE LINE …        (07) 5458 2120

 

OTHER TELEPHONE CONTACTS

    TUCKSHOP ...                     Convenors 

      Ms Kerry Young & Mrs Narelle Munro

                                                            (07) 5458 2125

                          PREP ...                          Prep C   Jenny Cowley
                                                                   Prep M   Nicole Merritt

                                                   Prep 1B  Joanna Bateman

                                                        

            SUPPORT TEACHER ...            Learning Difficulties -

                                                            Mrs Dawn Willson

                                                            (07) 5458 2105

            LIBRARY ...                           Resource Teacher -

                                                              Mrs Franca Cooke

                                                           

            CHAPLAIN …                       Mrs Athena Banjanin

                                                            (07) 5458 2111

            AFTER SCHOOL CARE ...            Director -

                                                             Mrs Tracey Achammer

                        (07) 5458 2131 after 2pm

 

 

 

OFFICE HOURS - 8.00am to 4.00pm

SCHOOL HOURS - 8.45am to 3.00pm

 

ABSENCES

If your child is unable to attend school, the school office or the class teacher must be advised by the parent/caregiver. This can be done by:

·        A phone call to the Absentee Line ( Ph: 5458 2120)

                  ·        A note to the class teacher

 

If your child is going to be late (ie anytime after 8.50am), once again the school must be notified in one of the above ways.

 

Children should be at school by 8.45am at the latest to allow for an orderly, prepared start to the school day.  Students who arrive late at school, ie. after 8.50am starting time, must have a note for the class teacher explaining lateness OR a parent/ caregiver may visit or contact the office to provide relevant information.

 

If in a three week period a child has had three or more unexplained absences the school will request an explanation for  these absences.

 

ACADEMIC, SERVICE, SPORTING & CULTURAL AWARDS

 

Students will be able to gain recognition for achievement in four areas:

 

·        Academic – representing the school in academic competitions, receiving a Distinction or a High Distinction in academic competitions

 

      ·        Service – helping, leading or teaching others

 

·        Sport – representing the school at District, Regional, State or National level

 

      ·        Cultural – representing the school in a significant pursuit

 

The idea of giving an award is to recognise the great contribution students make at this school, by helping others and by striving to make Bli Bli an even better school.  Students are encouraged to be active and supportive citizens.

 

Many students use their own time and freely give of themselves so others can benefit.  This service to others and the school is the key to this program.  We want to reward students for being outstanding citizens of our school.

 

For their efforts students are presented with badges to be worn proudly on the sleeves of their uniform.

Silver and Gold certificates are presented on parade for those students who gain four and eight badges respectively.

ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION

Guidelines for the administration of medication, approved by the Director-General of Education, must be strictly observed.  School staff can assist a student with medication under the carer provisions of the Health (Drugs and Poisons) Regulation (1996) provided that a written request is received from the student’s parent or legal guardian. (Please note: Oral medication, including all analgesics, may only be administered on a doctor’s advice).

 

Expectation of Parents

It is reasonable to expect parents/caregivers to undertake the following in relation to the administration of medication and/or management of health conditions.

·        Request the school in writing to administer prescribed medication or to assist in the management of a health condition.

 ·        Notify the school in writing of any requests and/or guidelines from medical practitioners including potential side effects or adverse reactions.

 ·        Provide the medication in the original labelled container to the nominated staff member.

·        Ensure the medication is not out of date and has an original pharmacy label with the student’s name, dosage and time to be taken.

 ·        Advise the school in writing and collect the medication when it is no longer required at school.

 

All medication will be kept under strict supervision at the office.

 

UNLESS THESE GUIDELINES ARE FOLLOWED, MEDICATION CANNOT BE ADMINISTERED TO A STUDENT.

 

PUFFERS:

Any asthmatic child, who is responsible for taking his/her own medication at home, may now be responsible for inhalers at school at all times.  This is provided that written permission from a parent or legal guardian is presented to the school initially.

If you wish your child to be responsible for his/her own inhaler, please forward a letter to your child’s teacher, otherwise puffers are kept in the safety of the sick room and readily accessible to children in an emergency.  The principal of the school must give approval for this to happen. Parents should ensure puffers are clearly labelled with their child’s name.

 

APPOINTMENTS

If you wish to speak to a teacher or a member of the administration team, appointments are necessary.  This will allow relevant data to be gathered and ensure maximum benefit from the appointment.  Please phone the school on 54582111 or contact the teacher directly to arrange a suitable time.

 

ASSEMBLIES

A whole school assembly is conducted every second Monday morning in the school hall.  Messages of importance, school rules etc. are conveyed to the children and student performances are encouraged.

The pursuit of excellence is valued at our school and children’s achievements are regularly celebrated on these assemblies.

Sometimes special guests are invited to talk with the children.

Parents are always welcome to come to the assembly. On alternate weeks, assemblies may be held at different times for lower, middle and upper classes.  These assemblies are a little more personal and are more year level orientated than the full school assembly.

BANKING - SCHOOL

Parents are needed to support the Bank Coordinator with processing of deposits on Monday mornings from 9.00am.

 

Children from Years One to Seven have the opportunity of banking by depositing money with the Commonwealth Savings Bank at the school.  We now have electronic banking facilities which are operated by members of the P&C.

 

An account may be opened at any time by contacting the office and completing an application form to be sent to the bank. Deposits of ten cents or more may be banked.  Parents should check to see that money forwarded has been correctly credited.  Withdrawals which require a parent’s signature are not handled at school but at a Bank or Agency.

 

BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT

Our school is proud of its reputation as a place where students are supported and traditional values are taught.  Our objective is “To foster a positive environment where the rights of all are observed”.

 

To achieve this, a behaviour management policy is enforced.  The policy highlights our values and beliefs and provides more details of our school rules.  The policy also shows details of the level system which is employed.

 

To support this policy we employ a Social Skills programme that provides all students with the appropriate skills and training to manage their own behaviour in a variety of situations.

 

We believe these combined programmes enable students to interact with one another in a supportive and non-threatening environment.

 

BELL TIMES

(B – bell / S – siren)

S         8.45            - First bell, children report to classrooms to prepare for   school

B         8.50            - School commences

B         11.00            - Morning tea

B         11.15            - Play bell

S         11.30            - Play finishes

B         11.35            - School resumes

B         1.10            - Lunch

B         1.20            - Play bell

S         1.50            - Play finishes

B         1.55            - School resumes

B         3.00            - School finishes

 

 

CENTENARY POEM

Now 100 years came and went       

The good old cane now is no more

since the Bli Bli kids first were sent, when many kids were made so sore,

For them to try that brand new school   The young ones now are missing out

along with the teacher they tried to fool.On something that made the oldies shout.

Slates those days, were on the desk The old school house has stood so well but 

are now replaced by a paper mess,through reading, maths and show and  tell,

The old ink wells, were filled in haste It’s roofs and walls can tell some tales

and pens and nibs have been replaced. of rain and hail and blowing gales.

"To school on horseback” days are gone  The school has stood here quite a while

and now it’s rush to beat the throng, but now there’s changes by the mile,

Of Mums and Dads to bring the kids  Once was bush and scrub astride,

by motor cars instead of gigs. but now there’s houses on all sides.

The aged school bell that made kids scoot Now though 100 years have past

is now replaced by a noisy hoot, and it seemed to go so very fast,

The old 3r’s gone by the way,  Even with modern changes to the golden rule,

instead, computers and hi-tech ways. it still remains “The Old Bli Bli School”.

  Written by Lillian McMartin for the centenary of the Bli Bli School 2001.

 

CHAPLAIN

The Education Department recognizes Chaplaincy as a desirable addition to a school. Within the school the Chaplain operates closely under the general direction of the Chaplaincy committee and the Principal.

The Chaplain works with, and compliments, existing school support services such as the guidance officer. Also, the chaplain holds a unique position in our wider school community through extending confidential counselling, care and support for not only students, but staff and parents. Personal difficulties may affect a student’s academic performance and the Chaplain can provide them with a positive and encouraging support alternative.

 

A Chaplain’s work may include assisting n classrooms, casual meetings, personal conversations with students, general school activities, sporting and other events in and out of the school.