Buderim Mountain State School

PINEFEST COUNTDOWN: ONLY 3 DAYS TO GO! ✨🎡

If you're coming to Pinefest, make sure you don't miss the rides! From spinning favourites to giant inflatables, there's something for every thrill-seeker and little adventurer.

🎟️ Ride Pass Wristbands are available for pre-order for just $45 — but only until 12pm TOMORROW (Thursday 18 June)!

Pre-ordering not only saves you money, it means less time queueing and more time enjoying all the fun Pinefest has to offer.

Your Ride Pass Wristband includes access to:

🎢 Inflatable Obstacle Course
🎡 Sizzler
🌪️ Hurricane
☕ Teacups
🚐 Crazy Combi
🍭 Candy Swing
🐾 Bluey Inflatable Fun Factory

✨ Pre-order now via Flexischools
⏰ Pre-orders close Thursday 18 June at 12 noon

🎟️ Wristband Collection
• Thursday 18 June and Friday 19 June from 7.30am at the Uniform Shop windows (must be collected by an adult)
• From the Ticketing Tent at Pinefest on event day

👨‍👩‍👧 Adults accompanying small children ride free on the Teacups and Crazy Combi. Children must hold a valid ticket.

💰 On-the-Day Prices
• Single Ride: $10
• Unlimited Ride Wristband: $50

With rides, food stalls, market stalls, live entertainment, the Art Show, raffles, activities and a spectacular light show, Pinefest is shaping up to be an unforgettable day for the whole family.

🌲 Pinefest 2026
📅 Saturday 20 June 2026 from 3pm
📍 Buderim Mountain State School

Get your Ride Pass Wristband before the discount ends tomorrow and get ready for an amazing day of fun! 🎉

PINEFEST COUNTDOWN: ONLY 4 DAYS TO GO! ✨🎨

One of the most exciting additions to PineFest 2026 is our Art Show & Silent Auction, and we can't wait to share it with you!

We're currently busy transforming the hall into a vibrant gallery space, with hundreds of artworks submitted by students, local artists and community members. The response has been phenomenal, and the Art Show promises to be a true celebration of creativity, talent and community spirit.

🎨 Silent Auction Bidding is NOW OPEN!
We have six incredible pieces available for auction (swipe across to view), all generously donated by talented artists and members of our school community.

👉 View the artworks and place your bids here:
https://airauctioneer.com/pinefest-art-show-2026-silent-auction

🖼️ Featured Silent Auction Pieces:

🌿 "Calm Waters" Original Painting by Terri Quirk
A beautiful original work in water-based oils on canvas (40 x 50cm).

🐦 "Buffet on Buderim" by Cilla Gault
A framed print (33 x 33cm) inspired by the cheeky wildlife that share our school grounds and occasionally our lunches!

🌿 Hub Student Collaborative Artwork
A unique mixed-media artwork created by our Hub students featuring handcrafted tiles and natural elements.

🐾 "Buderim Friends" by Cilla Gault
A stunning framed print (73 x 53cm) celebrating the animal friends that call our school grounds and pine forest home.

❤️ Prep BC Collaborative Heart Canvas
A gorgeous 40cm square canvas featuring individually collaged hearts created by every student in Prep BC, a truly special keepsake.

🌳 "Free Range" by Belinda Choong
A framed canvas print (35 x 50cm) depicting children enjoying nature and friendship without screens. Inspired by a scene in Clunes, this beautiful piece celebrates connection and childhood freedom.

🙏 A huge thank you to all of the artists and contributors who have generously donated their work to support PineFest and our fundraising efforts.

🎨 Plus, don't miss our art and craft activities running throughout the day!

Whether you're looking for a statement piece for your home, a meaningful gift or simply want to support local artists and our school community, we'd love you to get involved.

Gold Sponsors Renew Support for the Buderim Circuit Crew

The Buderim Circuit Crew recently received some fantastic news, with all three Gold Sponsors renewing their sponsorship for the upcoming robotics season (July 2026 – June 2027).

Airdynamix (), Rotary Club of Buderim ( Club of Buderim) and ABC Dentistry () will continue supporting the program, extending their sponsorships to three years each.

Their generous support assists with the purchase of team shirts, FIRST LEGO League registration, and robotics resources that provide valuable learning opportunities for our students.

The students are incredibly grateful for this ongoing support and wear their team shirts with pride. We look forward to welcoming our sponsors to our first Intra-School Sumo Competition at the end of Term 2, as well as sharing the students’ FIRST LEGO League project idea before they travel to Sydney during the second week of the July school holidays.

Thank you again for your continued support of our robotics program and students.

ONLY 5 DAYS TO GO UNTIL PINEFEST! ✨🎡

The excitement is building, and so is your chance to win BIG in The Pinefest Raffle 2026! 🎟️

For just $10 per ticket, you'll go in the draw to win one of 9 incredible prize packages with a total prize pool valued at almost $10k!!!!!!🏆

Some of the amazing prizes up for grabs include:

✈️ $500 Luxury Escapes Voucher
🎭 $500 QPAC Gift Voucher
🏋️ Goodlife Community Centre 6-Month Membership (valued at $590)
🍽️ $1,000 Hux Catering Voucher
🎁 Plus many more fantastic prizes generously donated by local businesses.

Prize package values include:
🥇 1st Prize – $2,125
🥈 2nd Prize – $1,375
🥉 3rd Prize – $1,245

And six more prize packages valued between $405 and $1,129!

Every ticket purchased helps support the BMSS P&C's fundraising efforts to upgrade the school oval for the benefit of our students and the wider Buderim community.

🎟️ Tickets: $10 each
📅 Draw Date: 25 June 2026
📧 Winners will be contacted by phone or email within 2 days of the draw.

Get your tickets today:
👉 https://rafflelink.com.au/thepinefestraffle26

Win amazing prizes, support local businesses and help make Pinefest 2026 a success! 🌲💚

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK AT BMSS 📣

A warm welcome to week 9 of term 2. Here’s the lowdown on what’s happening this week at BMSS:

ALL WEEK
🥪 Banksia Café open daily

MONDAY 15 JUNE
👕 Uniform shop open 8:15am-10am
🌷 Year 3 Maroochy Gardens excursion (classes 3KB, 3AM)

TUESDAY 16 JUNE
🍞 Breakfast Club
🌷 Year 3 Maroochy Gardens excursion (classes 3LS, 3SJ)

WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE
🚶🏻‍♂️ Walk to School Wednesday
🌟 Principals Awards on Parade for Year 3 & 4
🌷 Year 3 Maroochy Gardens excursion (classes 3DJ, 3BT)
ℹ Deadline for submissions for Principal's Awards (with exception of Years 3 and 4)
🏉 AFL QSchools Cup
🍃 Little Explorers playgroup 9:15am-10:30am for kindy-aged children. Register at:
https://playmatters.org.au/check-in/204914612728

THURSDAY 18 JUNE
👕 Uniform shop open 2:15pm-3:30pm
🐊 Yr 4 Australia Zoo Excursion
🌷 Year 3 Maroochy Gardens excursion (3JS class)
⚾ Baseball Boys and Girls aged 12 - 14 Regional Trial
🎡 Pre-orders for Pinefest Ride Pass Wristbands close at 12noon. Order via Flexischools.
🍃 Little Explorers playgroup 9:15am-10:30am for kindy-aged children. Register at:
https://playmatters.org.au/check-in/204914612728

FRIDAY 19 JUNE:
ℹ Helpers need to set-up for Pinefest. Volunteer to lend a hand by emailing: [email protected]
🏃‍♂️Discus athletics trials

SATURDAY 20 JUNE
🎡 Pinefest school fair. All welcome! Join us from 3pm for an afternoon and evening packed with excitement, featuring thrilling rides, delicious food, live entertainment, market stalls, activities for all ages and plenty of community spirit. As the sun sets, gather with family and friends for a spectacular laser light show at 7:30pm, bringing an unforgettable day of fun to a dazzling close. Don't miss what is set to be the biggest community event of the year for our school and the wider Buderim community!

Have a wonderful week ahead 😊

Volunteers Needed for Pinefest 2026! 🌲✨

Pinefest is shaping up to be an incredible community celebration, but we can't do it without the support of our amazing volunteers.

Whether you can spare an hour or a full day, every helping hand makes a difference. We are looking for volunteers to assist:

📅 In the week leading up to Pinefest: helping with preparation, setup and behind-the-scenes tasks
🎪 On event day, Saturday 20 June: Supporting stalls, rides, activities, ticketing and more
🧹 The day after Pinefest: Helping with pack down and clean up

Volunteering is a great way to meet other families, contribute to our school community and help create an unforgettable experience for thousands of visitors.

All funds raised through Pinefest will support the next BMSS P&C project; upgrading the school oval for the benefit of our students and the wider Buderim community.

If you can help, we'd love to hear from you! Complete the volunteer sign-up form at:
www.bmsspandc.org/pinefest

Together, we can make Pinefest 2026 a success! 🎡🎶🍔✨

Congratulations to three of our Buderim Mountain students who represented the region at the recent Queensland 10–12 Years AFL State Championships 🏉

A special congratulations to Rylan and Coen, who were members of the gold medal-winning team, and to Indiana, who earned a silver medal with her team 👏🏼

Thank you also to the families who supported the players throughout their AFL journey.

An extra congratulations goes to Rylan, who was selected in the Queensland team and will travel to Canberra in August to compete at the National Championships. We wish him every success as he represents Queensland on the national stage.

Well done to all involved on this outstanding achievement! 🌟

🎡🎟️ PINEFEST RIDE PASS WRISTBANDS ARE ON SALE NOW! 🎟️🎡

Get the most out of Pinefest 2026 by securing your pre-ordered Ride Pass Wristband for just $45 and enjoy access to some of the fair's biggest attractions!

✨ Pre-order now via Flexischools
⏰ Pre-orders close Thursday 18 June at 12 noon

Your Ride Pass Wristband includes access to:
🎢 Inflatable Obstacle Course
🎡 Sizzler
🌪️ Hurricane
☕ Teacups
🚐 Crazy Combi
🍭 Candy Swing
🐾 Bluey Inflatable Fun Factory

🎟️ Wristband Collection Options
• Before school on Wednesday 17 June, Thursday 18 June and Friday 19 June from 7.30am at the Uniform Shop windows (must be collected by an adult)
• From the Ticketing Tent at Pinefest on event day

👨‍👩‍👧 Adults accompanying small children ride free on the Teacups and Crazy Combi. Children must hold a valid ticket.

💰 On-the-Day Ride Prices
• Single Ride: $10
• Unlimited Ride Wristband: $50

Pre-ordering saves money and means more time enjoying the rides, entertainment, food stalls and all the fun Pinefest has to offer!

🎪 Pinefest 2026
📍 Buderim Mountain State School
📅 Saturday 20 June 2026

Don't miss out! Order your Ride Pass Wristband through Flexischools today! 🌲✨

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK AT BMSS 📣

A warm welcome to week 8 of term 2. Here’s the lowdown on what’s happening this week at BMSS:

ALL WEEK
🥪 Banksia Café open daily

MONDAY 8 JUNE
👕 Uniform shop open 8:15am-10am
🏃‍♂️ Athletics Trials - Yr 5/6 - 2015 Male High Jump
🏃‍♂️ Athletics Trials - Yr 3/4 - 2016 Male High Jump

TUESDAY 9 JUNE
🍞 Breakfast Club
🏃‍♂️ Athletics Trials - Yr 3/4 - 2018 - Male High Jump
🏃‍♂️ Athletics Trials - Yr 3/4 - 2017 Female High Jump
💛 P&C meeting from 5:30pm in the library. All welcome. RSVP to: [email protected]

WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE
🚶🏻‍♂️ Walk to School Wednesday
🗣 Parent Chat: Artificial Intelligence. All welcome, no RSVP required. Meet on the deck of Banksia Cafe at 8:45am.
🏃‍♂️ Athletics Trials - Yr 5 /6 - 200m Finals
🏃‍♂️ Athletics Trials - Yr 5/6 - 2014 Male High Jump
🍃 Little Explorers playgroup 9:15am-10:30am for kindy-aged children. Register at:
https://playmatters.org.au/check-in/204914612728

THURSDAY 11 JUNE
👕 Uniform shop open 2:15pm-3:30pm
🎭 Theatre Incursion Fairytale Remix P-6
ℹ Chancellor SC School Tour
🏃‍♂️ Athletics Trials - Yr 3/4 - 2017 Male High Jump
🏃‍♂️ Athletics Trials - Yr 3/4 - 2016 Female High Jump
🏃‍♂️ Athletics Trials - Yr 5/6 - High Jump 2015 – Female
🍃 Little Explorers playgroup 9:15am-10:30am for kindy-aged children. Register at:
https://playmatters.org.au/check-in/204914612728

FRIDAY 12 JUNE
ℹ Nambour Show Day public holiday (no school)

Have a wonderful week ahead 😊