Uniform policy

Bowen State School is currently reviewing our whole school uniform policy. This document does not currently exist and as a school we want to align our values to reflect our pride in our current uniform. As a school and P&C we have consulted with various members of our internal school community and are looking to extend this to include our families here at Bowen State.

Next week on Monday the 14 June at 3:30pm the P&C and school principal will have draft copies on display for community feedback. The Uniform policy will be formally tabled for discussion and included in the minutes as part of the meeting. We welcome families to come to this meeting and have your opportunity to provide feedback.

I have included extracts of the facts we have considered from the Department of Education Procedures around dress code including the expectations from the Principal, P&C and Parents throughout this process. The view this complete document please follow the link provided.

https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/pp/student-dress-code-procedure

In accordance with section 360 of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (Qld), a principal may develop a student dress code that will apply when students are attending, or representing, the school. When developing a dress code, the principal must ensure it is compliant with guidelines, as described in this procedure.

Dress codes must:

• be developed in consultation with the school community
• be consistent with health and safety considerations
• comply with anti-discrimination legislation
• consider affordability, functionality and durability of uniform items
• provide uniform options, including shorts and pants, in all uniform categories for all students, regardless of gender.

Dress codes clearly explain and document standards of acceptable dress in relation to clothing worn by students, including headwear, footwear, and other aspects of personal presentation.

Dress codes must incorporate strategies to accommodate the individual needs and circumstances of students and strategies for managing non-complying students.

Principals

1. Consult with stakeholders (students, staff, parents, P&C) and interest groups (e.g. cultural leaders) early in the process of developing and reviewing the dress code to ensure the needs and diversity of the school community are represented – seeking feedback about existing and proposed dress standards and strategies to promote the wearing of the school uniform using multiple channels of communication.
2. Consult with suppliers to obtain information about uniform options that are affordable and readily available.
3. Document all consultation undertaken.
4. Ensure timely communication of any proposed changes to the school uniform (before the changes are implemented), to allow parents, school uniform shops, suppliers, external retailers, and any other parties with significant stocks of uniforms to prepare for the changes.
5. Consider displaying uniform options for feedback.

P&C

• Support and engage in consultation led by the principal, giving advice and recommendations regarding the school’s dress code.
• Direct parents to the principal to discuss any individual issues regarding the dress code.
• Support the school to resolve issues regarding the school’s dress code.

Parents

• Commit to supporting the dress code as part of the enrolment agreement.
• Support the student to adhere to the dress code.
• Request short or long term modifications or exemptions to the dress code in writing, providing reasons for request.
• Work with the school to resolve issues regarding student compliance with the school’s dress code.
• Engage in consultation processes about the dress code.

We envision that once the consultation phase has been completed then we will provide copies of the newly endorsed uniform policy in the office, website and Facebook page. We will be rolling out this policy in Semester 2 2021. Thank you for your support to make Bowen State School Great!

Looking forward to sharing more great stories around the teaching and learning this term. Until next fortnight have a great couple of weeks.

Christien Payne

Principal

I believe in: Hard Work Honesty Transparency

Crunch Time of Term

The end of term 2 is fast approaching which means a busy time in all of our primary classrooms. Over the next couple of weeks, students will be completing their final assessment pieces. These assessment pieces will be graded and go towards each students final reporting grade, so attendance is crucial. If your child is sick or you know that you are going to be away, please contact your child’s teacher to discuss what arrangements can be made so that your child can complete their assessment pieces and receive the grade they deserve.

Awesome Attendees

Congratulations to the above classes for having over 93% attendance for term 2. 

Jeremy Callaghan                                                                                                                           

Deputy Principal                                                                                                                   

Exciting News - We will be hosting out annual Athlectics Carnivals next week, important information below

Senior Athletics Carnival - Thursday 17th June - Bowen Sporting Complex

Who: All students in Grades 3 to 6

When - Thursday 17th June

Time: 8:30am til 2:50pm

Where - Bowen Sport Complex

Transport: Private drop off and pick up

* We have arranged for students who take the bus to school to be dropped off and picked by from the Sporting Complex directly by Bowen Transit *

Bring: Water bottle, lunch, hat, house colours/shirts, closed in shoes

There will be a tuckshop meal deal available for students and parents - pre-order by Tuesday 15th June

Junior Athletics Carnival - Friday 18th June - At School

Who: All students in Prep to Greade 2

When: Friday 18th June

Time: 9:00am til 12:30pm approx

Where: At School - Gregory Street Oval

Bring: Water bottle, lunch, hat, wear sports shirt of house colours

There will be a tuckshop meal deal available for students and parents - pre-order by Tuesday 15th June.

We would like to congratulate are our newest Merit Badge recipients presented with their badges on Friday 26th March 2021. The purpose of a Merit Badge is to promote and recognise students that display outstanding behaviours at all times. Their exemplar behaviours reflect our School Wide Positive Behaviours. At Bowen State School we are Learners, Respectful, Responsible and Safe.

Prep Smiley Badge Recipients: Kloe, Harley, Jireh, Mack, Kyro, Ella, Ian, Katelyn, Indy, Ramiyah, Jake, Jamie, Isla, Lachlan, Kayden, Darcy, Merida, Kai, Jackson, Liam, Elias, Dakota, Shelina

Year 1 Smiley Badge Recipients: Jessica, Sierra, Dylan, Wiloe, Larnii, Tanicia, Mary, Bohdan, Sahara, Nicole, Isabella, Ella

Year 2 Smiley Badge Recipients: Jaylah, Jeramious, EJ, Emmerson, Kaylee, Savana, Tilly, Chace, Clare

Year 3 Smiley Badge Recipients: Shadayai, Pouvalu, Evie, Taliya, Aaliyah, Issac, Ryan, Myiah, Lu-Dontae, April, Keiralee, Mila, Seleena, Declan, Tully, Zachery, William, Dagany 

Year 4 Silver Badge Recipients: Murphy, Tabitha, Max, William, Taylor, Havana, Kyah, Isabel, Alexis, Inndika, Aaliyah, Kaylee, CJ, Lauren, Ivy, Jed, Molly, Alkira

Year 5 Silver Badge Recipients: Deklan, Alexis, Billy, Kelicia-J, Phoebe, Malachi, Noah, Abby, Georgia, Michael, Hannah, Casey, Ayla, Destiny

Year 6 Silver Badge Recipients: Alex, Bodhi, John, Letia

Gold Badge Recipients: Heidi, Trinity, Van, Cartner, Macey, Emma

Curriculum News

Report Cards

Report Cards for Semester 1 will be emailed to all families on Friday 16^th July. Over a semester, students complete a variety of assessment tasks demonstrating their knowledge and skills and are allocated an achievement mark based on year level achievement standards.  Your child’s report will contain the achievement level for each learning area, a general comment and behaviour comment.

Planning Week

Next week is Planning Week, with year level teachers meeting to organise Term 3 curriculum delivery. One focus is the alignment of the teaching and learning with assessment and reporting. Teachers discuss the assessment tasks and the knowledge and skills that the students will need to be successful with the task. Time will be spent identifying the literacy demands of tasks and differentiation. Differentiation means tailoring teaching to meet our students’ individual needs. Teachers can differentiate the content, process, products, or the learning environment.

GO UPDATE

This week many discussions have been had with students not coping.  Most of their stress relates to their own internal dialogue (what their inner voice says).   Positive self-talk is essential for strong mental wellbeing; for confident resilient kids.   When your child understands what THEY think of themselves and their work is the most important factor.  They gain the superhero confidence and resilience that creates strong mental wellbeing and happy kids.   

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BREAKFAST/LUNCH program

Experience the gift of giving 20 minutes of your time with a friend to a great cause!

We need you and a friend to support our Breakfast/Lunch Program.

8-8:20am once a week: make 2 loaves of vegemite sandwiches, 2 loaves of peanut butter sandwiches and cut up fruit. 

Wipe down the cutting board and be on your way!

Seeking support of two people Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays.   Which day can you sign up to?  If 2:30-2:50pm suits you better we can arrange that!

Email dupke3@eq.edu.au or phone the school if want to be part of this amazing program!