Year 4 and Year 5 Camp – Consent Forms Due

A reminder that consent forms for the Year 4 and Year 5 camp were due today, either via QParents or by returning the paper forms to the office.

Students whose consents are received after today will be placed on a waitlist for attendance at their Term 3 camp.

Families who have provided consent will shortly receive their camp payment invoices. If you would like to set up a payment plan, please contact our Business Manager, Hannah Payne. We are here to support our families and encourage you to reach out if you need assistance.

Year 6 Canberra Trip

Thank you to the families who were able to join us on Wednesday evening for the parent information session. We hope you found it informative and helpful as you make final preparations for the upcoming Canberra trip.

The presentation from the session has been emailed to families of students attending the trip. If you did not receive this email, please contact our school administration team to request a copy.

Medication Forms

Administering Medication forms (green forms) were sent home this week with all students attending the Year 6 Canberra trip. Additional forms are available from the school office if needed.

If your child requires medication while in Canberra, please note that:

• All medications must be prescribed by a doctor or dentist.
• Each medication requires its own completed form/s.
• Medications must be handed directly to, and collected from, the school by a parent or carer—students cannot bring these in or take them home themselves.

Information regarding the dates for submitting medications to the office will be shared in upcoming newsletters.

We often hear about the negative effects of too much screen time on children's physical and mental health. Excessive use of screens can also come with online safety risks. While some families choose to go screen-free, that’s not the only option. Screens are part of daily life – they’re used in schools, for communication, at home, and for both work and personal use.

What really matters is finding a healthy balance. Creating positive screen-time habits at home can benefit children in many ways.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to screen use. What works for one age group may not suit another. That’s why it’s important to monitor your child’s screen use and set boundaries that make sense for your family. Every household is different – it’s up to you to decide what feels right. To help you get started, here are a few tips:

 Screen Time Tips for School-Aged Children (5–16 years)

• Stick to guidelines: Many international experts recommend keeping recreational screen time to no more than two hours per day (not including schoolwork). Make it quality time by taking an interest in what your child is watching or playing.
• Offer alternatives: Plan other activities to break up screen time – a trip to the park, playing outside, or joining a sport or club can keep kids engaged and moving.
• Set clear boundaries: Establishing screen time schedules helps children manage their use and can reduce overuse – especially during weekends and school holidays. Depending on their age, involve your child in the decision-making. For example, they might choose whether device time happens before or after homework. Teaching them how to follow a screen-time routine can make things smoother for everyone.

By guiding children to use screens in healthy, balanced ways, we support their well-being and help them develop lifelong habits.

For more ideas on creating boundaries for screen use, Triple P Online has a range of online parenting programs. For support with teens, you could try Teen Triple P Online. For parents and carers of children with disability, you might be interested in Stepping Stones Triple P Online.

For more tips and strategies for raising confident kids, visit Triple P Online.

Source: Triple P Online 

Safe Air Squad - We are SAFE

Have you felt the change in the air? We have!

Now that the seasons are changing, we’ve turned off the air conditioners and opened the windows and doors to let in fresh air. This helps keep our classrooms nice and airy.

We also have the CO2 monitors in the classrooms to remind us to keep the air clean and fresh, even as the weather gets cooler. Even though it’s getting a bit chillier, our classrooms are getting the fresh air we need to make sure we are ready to learn.

Transitioning To High School

As our Year 6 students complete the first semester of their final year in primary school, it’s time to look ahead to an exciting new chapter: high school!

Transitioning to high school is a major milestone, and we’re here to support students and families every step of the way.

Enrolments for Year 7 typically open in Term 2 when your child is in Year 6. To ensure your child is ready and doesn't miss out on important transition activities or opportunities—such as applying for excellence programs—it is essential to submit enrolment applications by the deadlines set by your chosen or local high school.

We also encourage families to attend open days at your preferred schools. These visits are a great chance for you and your child to explore the school, meet staff and ask any questions. It’s a valuable way to prepare for the transition and ease any worries about the move to high school.

https://qaci.eq.edu.au/enrolments/brilliant-futures-brisbane-program