BBPS P&C NewsletteR

3rd November 2026

P&C Term 4 General Meeting: Tuesday 17 November

All parents, carers and members of the Burraneer Bay school community are welcome at the P&C’s Term 4 General Meeting.

When: Tuesday 17 November 2026, 7.00pm
Where: Staffroom, Burraneer Bay Public School

This is an important meeting. Members will be asked to adopt a new set of Rules for the P&C, replacing our current By-laws, along with a suite of updated policies. Together these set out how the P&C makes decisions, manages its funds and looks after the people involved in it. You’ll also hear the latest on P&C events, fundraising and projects.

Want a say? Anyone can attend, but only P&C Members can vote. Membership is $5 a year and is open to all parents and carers of BBPS students, and to community members living in the school’s enrolment area. You can join at the meeting, but new memberships take effect at its close, so you won’t be able to vote on the night. To vote on the 17th, you’ll need to have joined at an earlier meeting.

IMPORTANT: If you plan to nominate for an Executive role at the March 2027 AGM, your membership must be approved at this November meeting. So, get joining!

If you’d like a copy of the agenda or have any questions, please email the Secretary at secretary.bbpspandc@gmail.com.

Colour Run - Prizes now closed

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding during the prize selection process. Due to a technical glitch on the Australian Fundraising platform, we know some families experienced issues submitting their choices.

We are pleased to share that all prize registrations are now complete. We will notify you as soon as the delivery arrives, and prizes will be sent directly home with your child on a normal school day.

Kindy 2027 Uniform Fitting Appointments

A reminder for our incoming Kindergarten 2027 families: uniform fitting appointments are now open! Please ensure you book your child's fitting session online in advance to secure a suitable time.

You can reserve your spot by visiting www.calendly.com/bbpskindy2027. We look forward to welcoming our newest students to the Burraneer Bay community!

Teacher gifts - tips and tricks

It’s coming up to that time of year again when someone puts their hand up to coordinate the class Christmas gift.

Whether that ends up being you, another willing parent, or someone who's already taken the lead, here are a few handy tips to keep the process simple and stress-free:

No Fixed Amounts: Let parents contribute whatever amount they’re comfortable with so there’s zero pressure.
Use a Poll for Ideas: Open discussions on chat groups can get overwhelming fast! It works much better to offer three solid options and set up a simple WhatsApp poll for everyone to vote.
Gift Card / Voucher: If you go down this path, stick to specific store gift cards. Avoid prepaid Visa or Mastercard gift cards, as the Department of Education gifts policy classifies these as cash, which teachers are not permitted to accept.
Avoid overly personal items: It's safe to avoid gifts such as jewellery, perfume or clothes as these can be tricky to get right.

We hope this helps!

*please note that class gifts are organised independently by parent volunteers, not the P&C, and the P&C does not collect or hold any funds for them. Please also note, there is no obligation to purchase a gift or contribute to a group present for your child’s teacher.

A Friendly Reminder for Year 3 Families

Please pop by the canteen to collect any cake stall containers left behind from our recent Cake Stall. To keep our canteen space clear, any unclaimed containers will unfortunately need to be disposed of at the end of this term. Thank you for your support!

Canteen Roster Update: Final Weeks of Term

With only six weeks left of the year, we know how quickly the end of the year fills up! To help everyone plan ahead, we have outlined the remaining canteen roster below, highlighting the specific shifts where we still need a helping hand.

Our canteen relies on the generous support of our school community to keep operating smoothly for our students. If you have a free morning or afternoon to spare, please check the gaps in the schedule below and consider signing up for a shift. Every extra hour makes a world of difference to our kids!

As a reminder the AM shifts are 9-11.30am and the PM shifts are 12-2pm

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