Dear Aspley Community

Last week, our school community faced an unprecedented situation with the unexpected arrival of a cyclone. The closure of the school on Thursday and Friday disrupted our usual routine, the wellbeing of our students and families was our primary concern during this time of uncertainty.

We sincerely hope that everyone is safe and recovering from the cyclone. We understand that the event may have caused concern and we encourage you to reach out if the school can offer any support to you or your children.

When I visited the school on Sunday to assess the site, I was relieved to find that our facilities had been largely unaffected. With minor damage to trees and loss of soft fall and sand near our playground equipment.

The resilience of our community was evident as we transitioned back to school from Monday. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of our staff for their unwavering support during this time, particularly as many of them were also managing personal concerns at home. Their dedication has been invaluable as we work together to return to normality.

Although this newsletter is delayed, we take great pride in sharing some of the highlights from our school. Students and staff continue to shine through and we are excited to showcase the accomplishments and positive moments from the past weeks.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we move forward together.

Your Voice, Our Strength: Why Your Support Of Our P&C Matters

In our previous newsletter, we shared some important information about our Parents and Citizens Association (P&C).

It’s worth revisiting just how vital this group is to the life of our school community.

The P&C plays an essential role in ensuring that our students and families have access to a range of services and activities that make our school experience better for everyone. Without members on the P&C Executive team and volunteers to support various initiative, the P&C would not be able to function.

What would be the potential consequences for us in the absence of a P&C?

 Consider the following:

• Tuckshop Services: The P&C runs our school tuckshop, providing hundreds of healthy, nutritious lunches each day. This service offers convenience for parents.

• Uniform Shop: The P&C manages the school’s uniform shop, providing affordable, quality uniforms. This service ensures our families have easy access to well-priced uniforms.

• Fundraising Initiatives: Through the P&C’s efforts, we have been able to fund essential resources and projects, including literacy materials for both junior and senior students, water chillers, stage risers in the hall and upcoming upgrades to our netball and basketball hoops. These investments directly enhance student engagement and wellbeing.

• Year 6 Shirts: The P&C coordinates the distribution of the Year 6 shirts, a special memento for our senior students. This initiative is made possible by parent volunteers working together with the P&C and school, to create a lasting symbol of their time at Aspley.

• Friday Night Swim Club: Friday night Swim Club is a sub-committee of the P&C. This event brings our families together for enjoyable, community building activities. Without the P&C, opportunities like this to engage in family oriented, recreational activities would not be possible.

• Supporting Music Concerts: The P&C plays an important role in supporting our school’s music concerts. They help ensure that families of students in the instrumental music and choir programs are provided an opportunity to attend and witness their children’s development and growth on these evenings.

• Building Community Partnerships: The P&C is instrumental in building and nurturing partnerships with local council and business. These partnerships help with evaluating and improving school resources and advocating for the school’s needs. The P&C ensures that our Metropolitan North regional staff are aware of our outstanding work as a team and provides families with a voice in securing vital resources for our school.

• Welcoming Families to Our School: The P&C is dedicated to welcoming all families to our school by initiating engagement and welcome events at the start of the year and throughout the year. One example is the warm and inviting event held on the first day of Term One, where families were treated to ‘Tim Tams and Tea’. Additionally, the P&C ensures that our Prep students receive a special memento in the form of a book to nurture connections between home and school, while also fostering a love of literature from a young age.

The list provided above represents just a small sample of the valuable services and contributions the P&C make to our school.  

As Principal, I am committed to supporting and guiding the P&C in all their efforts because of the tremendous value it brings to our school.

 Your participation and support are essential.

You are invited to attend the P & C AGM (Annual General Meeting)

Tuesday 18 March 6:30pm in the staff room

I urge you to consider joining the P&C and contributing to the excellent services already being provided.  Together, we can continue to enhance the experience of our students and maintain the high standards we all strive for at Aspley.

Harmony Day

Harmony Week will be celebrated from 17 to 23 March with this year’s theme, “Harmony. We All Have a Role to Play.” Australia’s rich diversity fosters inclusivity, respect and belonging for everyone, and this is especially evident in our Aspley community. Aspley benefits from a strong sense of intercultural understanding, thanks to the many diverse cultures and perspectives that shape our school.

Since its inception in 1999, Harmony Week has celebrated multiculturalism and is closely tied to the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. During this week, we come together to show mutual respect and build stronger communities, recognising the beauty in our differences and fostering a sense of belonging for all – those born here, those who have come to live here, and those whose cultures are connected to this land.

One of the key celebrations will be our Harmony Day Assembly on Friday, 21 March. On this day, we encourage all students to wear the colour orange with their uniform, which symbolises inclusivity, belonging and mutual respect. Students are also welcome to wear cultural dress , either for the entire day or just for the assembly. We kindly ask that any clothing worn is school-appropriate, ensuring that uniforms or cultural attire are suitable for all school routines and won’t be at risk of damage during playground time or specialist lessons.

Whether your child wears their uniform with an orange item (such as a t-shirt, hair accessory or socks) or chooses to wear cultural dress, the day will celebrate creativity, fun, and togetherness.

Families are invited to attend the Harmony Day assembly from 9:15 to 9:45 am in the hall.

Junior School Routines

Routines play a vital role in fostering a calm and predictable environment for students. When children know what to expect, they feel safe, confident, and ready to engage in learning. Whether in the classroom or during break times, structured routines help students develop responsibility and self-management skills.

One of the most important routines in a school day is the eating routine. Just as classroom procedures help maintain focus and order, structured mealtimes contribute to students' overall well-being and ensure a smooth transition to playtime. At Aspley, we follow a clear eating routine that encourages respect for shared spaces and responsibility for personal belongings.

At break times, students are expected to take their lunch boxes, water bottles, and hats to their designated eating areas. While eating, they must remain seated and keep their area tidy. This not only promotes good manners but also helps maintain a clean and inviting environment for everyone.

After 15 minutes of eating time, students will be asked to pack up, dispose of any rubbish in the bins, and place their hands on their heads. The teacher on duty will then dismiss them in an orderly manner. Following dismissal, students will return their lunch boxes and water bottles to their bags, ensuring they are placed inside and zipped up—not left on top—to keep their belongings secure. They will then walk to their play areas, ready to enjoy the rest of their break.

By following these routines, students learn important life skills such as organization, responsibility, and respect for their environment and peers. We appreciate the support of families in reinforcing these routines to ensure a smooth and enjoyable school experience for all.

Staff on duty

Staff are supplied with yellow high visibility vests to support the duty roster at breaks. The vests make staff easily identifiable to students during each break. These vests also help the community recognize staff members during before- and after-school supervision. We encourage families to remind students that if they need assistance during these times, they should look for an adult wearing a yellow vest. Thank you for your support in keeping our school community safe and supervised.

Hop Into the Easter Spirit – Prep to Year 2 Easter Hat Parade!

Get ready for a morning full of fun, creativity, and Easter excitement! On Friday, 4 April, our Prep, Year 1, and Year 2 students will be lighting up the School Hall with their Easter Hat Parade from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. This is a wonderful opportunity for our youngest students to shine, and we encourage everyone to get into the spirit!

Dress Up and Join the Fun!
All Prep to Year 2 students are invited to wear free dress for the day and proudly showcase a decorated hat for the parade. Some of our Year 2 students will take on the special role of Masters of Ceremony, leading the festivities with energy and enthusiasm!

⏰ Event Details
To allow our student leaders and staff to set up, entry to the hall will be from 8:50 am onwards. Families are welcome to come and enjoy the event, cheer on the children, and capture some memorable moments.

A Friendly Reminder
Friday, 4 April, is a normal school day. If you plan to take your child home after the parade, please ensure they are signed out at the School Office following the usual early departure procedure.

If your child is unable to participate, please inform their class teacher as soon as possible so that alternative arrangements can be made.

Let’s make this a fun and festive celebration—we can’t wait to see all the creative Easter hats!??

2026 Preparatory Enrolment

Prep places for next year are filling fast. If your child is born between 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021, your child is eligible to enrol in Prep for next year. We encourage you to collect an enrolment form from the office as soon as possible so that the enrolment process can occur.

Preparatory Open Day for 2026

Open Days at Aspley State School are a fantastic opportunity to get to know our school through our information sessions and you see the students and teachers in action. You will meet members of our Leadership Team, key staff, and tour the school with our student leaders.

Dates:

• Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 9:30-10:30am
• Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 9:30-10:30am

RSVP:

• Friday, 25 April 2025
• admin@aspleyss.eq.edu.au

All families intending on enrolling in 2026 are required to attend one of our scheduled Open Days.  These Open Days are essential in preparing you for the beginning of your child’s schooling.  We look forward to seeing you in May.

Developing coping skills

Starting school is a big change for you and your child, and can be daunting; but having coping skills, good self-esteem and problem-solving skills can help your child deal with changes.

School life is full of new experiences and challenges, but knowing how to persevere, understand and control emotions, and manage social situations, can help your child settle in.

Self-esteem

Feeling worthwhile and a sense of belonging can help your child cope with their new environment and the challenges of the school day. Having positive self-esteem can boost their confidence and make them feel safe in trying new things.

Positive self-esteem also makes children feel connected and a part of their community. You can help support your child’s self-esteem by listening and making time for them, valuing their opinion and praising them when they do something well.

Managing emotions

Being able to manage their own emotions when faced with challenges and new experiences is an important coping skill. Understanding emotions and how to deal with them is necessary for your child to know how to move on from a confronting situation.

Conflict resolution

Having practice dealing with conflict allows your child to understand how their actions affect the people around them. Asking your child to think about what is fair or unfair, or how they would want to be treated, helps them to build an understanding of how to treat others and manage conflict.

Discussing different scenarios and experiences with your child will help them understand what happened and can allow you both to come up with new solutions they might want to try next time.

Problem solving skills

Children are faced with challenges each day, and understanding how to overcome these or work out a solution is important in building your child’s problem solving skills. Knowing how to make decisions, and learning to work with others and consider different approaches to solving a problem are important problem solving skills.

Knowing it is okay to ask for help, and knowing when and how to find support can help your child settle and feel safe in new environments.

(from https://earlychildhood.qld.gov.au/early-years/early-learning-at-home/care/developing-coping-skills)

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Camp Updates

Term 1 Parent Teacher Interviews

All families are invited to make a booking to attend the Term 1 2025 Parent Teacher Interviews. These will be held in our school hall on Wednesday, 26 March and Wednesday, 2 April 2025.

• If you wish to attend a meeting with your child’s classroom teacher, please make a booking via the SOBS online portal, emailed to all families this week.
• The link will remain open until 48 hours before the interview date for families to make a booking.
• If your preferred time slot is not available, please choose from the remaining available time slots.
• If you wish to attend the meeting with a Specialist teacher (HPE, Music, Japanese), please contact our school administration office directly to make a booking.

Student Medication

Mrs Meilta Rossitto has been busy ensuring that students who require mediation during the school day have provided all the mandatory documentation. If you have a student with routine medication during the school day, can you please ensure to provide any outstanding documents to the school urgently. Reminder the school is only able to accept medication in the original packing with a label stating the child’s name, dose and prescribing doctors details.

Student Financial Accounts

Student Resource Scheme fees for 2025 have been raised for those students who have returned forms. 

There are a number of students who are still required to return the SRS Payment Arrangment Form for invoices to be issued. Please return the completed SRS Payment Arrangment Form to the front office urgently.

Invoices will be raised on a Thursday for students who have provided forms past the due date.

SRS fees are due Friday 21 March 2025. Students with outstanding invoices will be unable to access the online resources until full payment has been received. Families nominated to make termly instalments are to ensure they make the full payment of the instalment invoice by the due date to avoid the access being suspended until payment has been received.

Please check the below list of issued and upcoming invoice that might be relevant for your Student/s

Year 6 Canberra Tour

• Deposit invoice: Due 6 Dec 2024
• Invoice 2: Due 7 Feb 2025
• Invoice 3: Due 21 March 2025
• Invoice 4: Due 2 May 2025
• Invoice 5: Due 20 June 2025

Invoices and Due Dates

• Year 1 & 2 Swimming: Due 25 Jan 2025
• Instrumental Music Fee: Due 6 Dec 2024
• Instrument Hire: Due 6 Dec 2024
• IM Instalment 2: Due 6 June 2025
• SRS Fee: Due 21 March 2025
• SRS Fee Instalment 2: Due 6 June 2025
• Term 2 GALA Days: TBC

If you have a credit on your student/s account, please contact the office requesting it be applied to an invoice/s on your student/s account. Credits on student accounts are unable to automatically be applied to invoices by the school.

Has your student/s been invoiced for an excursion or event that they are not participating in? If so, could you please ensure to let our friendly front office team know by emailing them at admin@aspleyss.eq.edu.au to advise of your students' non-participation. This will assist us in ensuring that your students' financial accounts are cleared of the invoices.

Should your family be experiencing financial hardship, please contact me via BSM@aspleyss.eq.edu.au to discuss payment plan options.

Supporting Children Through Traumatic Events

Traumatic events can be particularly stressful for children and young people, and may have substantial impacts on their emotions and behaviour.  

The following resources may assist families during this time: 

Birdie and the flood is a flipbook story of Birdie and Mr Frog’s experience in a flood. 

Birdie’s Tree is a set of information and resources to help children and families going through natural disasters and disruptive events.  

Traumatic events: supporting autistic children and teenagers afterwards information and resources to help support autistic children at these times.

Take care

Belinda Fraser, Guidance Officer

World Down Syndrome Day

World Down syndrome day is celebrated on 21 March 2025. A person with Down syndrome has 3 copies of the 21 chromosome (21/ 3). Because chromosomes look like socks, World Down syndrome day is celebrated by wearing mismatched socks.

Students are invited to wear mismatched socks on Friday, 21 March 2025.

21 March 2025 is also Harmony Day.

Sunflower Lanyard Initiative

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for people with non-visible disabilities to voluntarily share that they have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent and that they may need a helping hand and understanding in the workplace.

Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it is not there

Some disabilities, conditions or chronic illnesses are not immediately obvious to others. For some people, this can make it hard to understand and believe that someone with a 'non-visible' disability genuinely needs support. Some people question whether they have a disability because they don’t look ‘like they have a disability’.

That is why the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower was created—to encourage inclusivity, acceptance and understanding.

See a very short clip here and website here.

NAPLAN 2025 – YEAR 3 and YEAR 5

NAPLAN KEY NOTES for Parents

• Dates – 12 – 24 March (official testing dates)
• School Testing Dates: 17 - 20 March
• Download the Testing Window Infographic
• Send your child’s 3.5mm Jack Headphones to school now for testing (no Bluetooth Headphones please)
• Contact your child’s teacher if you wish to withdraw your child from NAPLAN Testing. 
• Identified students will have been contacted by Aspley State School regarding reasonable adjustments to testing conditions – please ensure if you have been contacted that you respond to the communications. 
• Visit the public demonstration site to view the online test environment (more information below)

NAPLAN INFORMATION for FAMILIES 

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a literacy and numeracy assessment that students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit each year.   It is the only national assessment all Australian students have the opportunity to undertake.

Practice tests

Recently, Year 3 and Year 5 students, and teachers, participated successfully in some NAPLAN Practice Tests.  The Practice tests provided an opportunity for familiarisation of students and teachers with the test format, question types and online testing experience prior to the NAPLAN testing in March. These tests also supported us with our technical readiness checks.  These practice tests are not saved, stored or marked.  They simply provide us with a taste of what the online environment looks like and helps us to experience how to navigate the tests.   

How is my child’s performance reported?

NAPLAN results are reported against proficiency standards.  There is a standard for each assessment area at each year level. Proficiency standards provide clear information on student achievement. They are set at a challenging but reasonable level expected for the student at the time of NAPLAN testing, based mainly on what has been taught in previous years of schooling. Student achievement is shown against 4 levels of proficiency: Exceeding, Strong, Developing and Needs additional support. 

A NAPLAN individual student report will be provided by us, Aspley State School, later in the year. If you do not receive a report, you should contact us so we can follow up and provide the correct report.

How are NAPLAN results used?

• Students and parents/carers use individual results to discuss progress with teachers.
• Teachers use results to help identify students who need greater challenges or extra support.
• Schools use results to identify strengths and areas of need to improve teaching programs, and to set goals in literacy and numeracy.
• School systems use results to review the effectiveness of programs and support offered to schools.

NAPLAN timetable – 12 - 24 March

The NAPLAN test window is 9 days.  This is to accommodate schools that may not have the capacity to complete the tests in a shorter time frame. The NAPLAN test window starts on Wednesday 12 March 2025 and finishes on Monday 24 March 2025. 

This year, due to the impact of Cyclone Alfred, Aspley State School, following advice from relevant Educational Authorities,  rescheduled the tests to begin on the 17 March 2025.  We are on track to complete the Writing, Reading, Conventions of Language and Numeracy tests, between the dates of the Monday the 17 and Thursday the 20 March.  This adjustment to the schedule still sits within the established testing window for NAPLAN.    Availability of school devices determines what times during the day the students participate in the different tests.   Students may be participating in NAPLAN tests during first or second sessions on any given day.   Catch-up testing for absent students can be scheduled at any time during the testing window.   

The timeframes for the tests are as follows:

What if my child is absent from school on NAPLAN test days? 

During the NAPLAN testing window, if your child is unwell or is unable to attend school, please follow regular student absentee procedures or notify the school via QParents. Where possible, we will arrange for individual students who are absent at the time of testing to complete missed tests at another time during our testing schedule.

What can I do to support my child?

Students are not expected to study for NAPLAN. You can support your child by reassuring them that NAPLAN is a part of their school program and reminding them to simply do their best. Some explanation of NAPLAN is useful to help students understand and be comfortable with the format of the tests; however, it is not necessary for parents/carers to do this. Teachers will ensure students are familiar with the types of questions in the tests and will provide appropriate support and guidance. 

Take a look at the Tests

The public demonstration tests show the types of questions students will answer and the functionalities that are available in NAPLAN tests.  The following links will take you to these test examples. 

After clicking on the link below, choose the type of test you would like to see and then select “Standard Test”.  Continue to click the “next” button until the example test appears.  Even if prompted, you do not need a PIN to access this public demonstration site just click “next”. 

YEAR 3

YEAR 5

Classroom News

Prep B 

This term in Prep B we have been practising our routines within the classroom as we settle into life at Aspley. We have been reading a variety of fiction texts in class, including Alexander’s Outing and Mrs Wishy Washy and discussing what we have read. Prep B have been working to segment and blend words we hear and when writing. In maths, we have been building and recognising numbers to 10 and learning how to collect and represent data.

1B

In English, 1B have been exploring the character of Mean Jean in The Recess Queen, describing her personality and the changes she undergoes through the story. Students have shared their opinions about Mean Jean, explaining why they feel that way about her. They have also considered the reasons behind her actions and how they impact others on the playground.

2B

In 2B students have been learning how to state an opinion about the Big Bad Wolf character and respond to others using accountable talk. We have been practicing our presenting skills of using eye contact, loud and clear voices and facial expressions to make sure we are interesting and heard. The more we practice the less nervous we are!

3B

This term, 3B has been honing their map reading skills in mathematics, developing their ability to interpret and understand different types of maps.

In English, they’ve delved into some Australian imaginative texts, by author Jackie French, and discovered some unique aspects of our natural history. 

After exploring these literary texts, 3B students have been sharpening their speaking skills while expressing thoughts and opinions about the “author craft” contained in these stories.

It’s been an exciting term of learning and creativity!

4B

For term one science, year four have been learning about weathering and erosion, and how these change the earth’s surface over time. Students have enjoyed discussing and observing the effects of weathering (which is the breaking down of rock material) around the school grounds. We agreed that the big paperbark tree up near the netball courts was a great example of plant weathering, because its roots were exposed, and the soil was loose surrounding that area. In more recent talks, ex cyclone Alfred became a hot topic, as we analysed the devasting outcome that wind and water had on our beaches. This prompted a revisit to our lesson we had on erosion prevention strategies. Students concluded that more grass should be planted on the sand dunes, as the roots will help hold the soil together. They further added that something stronger and longer lasting, like a rock wall should be put in place in the most affected areas.

Below is simulation on how rubbing sandpaper on a rock can have a similar effect that the wind has on the earth’s surface. Students make predictions, observe, analyse, and compare their findings.

5B

Survival in the Environment - Many living creatures have a variety of unique structural features and behavioural adaptations that ensures its survival in their environment. In term one, students of 5B are developing their scientific knowledge and understanding by investigating the correlation between plants and animals and how they survive in their harsh and competitive ecosystem. As shown in these images, students of 5B have been actively engaged in various scientific activities to broaden their general knowledge of various animals and the factors that influence their survival in extreme environments. Eventually, the students will design a creature with specific adaptations that will enable it to survive in prescribed environments for their science assessment.

6B

History - Australia in the Past - In this unit, students have explored the inquiry question: How have key figures, events, and values shaped Australian society, its system of government, and citizenship? They examined the key figures, events, and ideas that led to Australia's Federation and the creation of the Constitution. Students also recognised the contributions of individuals, such as Henry Parkes, to the nation's development since Federation. As part of their learning, they have located, collected, and interpreted information from primary and secondary sources and sequenced key events and the lives of significant individuals in chronological order. This unit is providing valuable insights into Australia's past and its lasting influence on society today.

ASPLEY MUSIC DEPARTMENT

 The Aspley Music Team

Mrs Macca, Ms Jabs and Mrs Kim 

Learning and Innovation Centre News

Introducing Ms. Stander

Good afternoon, Aspley State School families! Naomi has already introduced me in the last newsletter. My name is Asha Stander and I will be your friendly face in the L&IC for the rest of Term 1. I am loving getting to know your children and I look forward to working with them over the next few weeks.

I have recently put in a book order to Scholastic to grow our Graphic Novel section of the library, which is looking quite sparse, may I add. I look forward to seeing students dive into new series such as “I Survived”, “Wings of Fire”, and “Avatar: The Last Airbender”.

During our first week together, I have been getting to know your kids and they have been getting to know me. We made nametags and watched a Ms. Stander slideshow.

During our second week we got down to work and continued exploring literature as it relates to what they are learning in class.

Year 1: We read CHIP and discussed adjectives.

Year 2: We read The 3 Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig and discussed noun groups.

Year 3: We read Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late and discussed persuasion and modalities.

Year 4: We have started to look at different sentence styles through WTB (Writer’s Toolbox).

Year 5: We reviewed TEEL then read I Wanna Iguana while we discussed modalities.

Year 6: We reviewed TEEL and then started to dive deep into TOPIC. We learned different sentence starters while using the example, “Students should not be driven to school.”

The Learning and Innovation Centre is open during second break (1:40-2:00) every day. All children from year 1-6 can come into the LIC to silent read and take out books. On Fridays they are also welcome to play quiet board games. Our year 6 student leaders come in to support the other children and to help reshelve books.

Borrowing News

Your child has weekly borrowing time at the LIC. (Please see timetable below. Their classroom teacher will bring them each week to borrow but they MUST have a library bag.

How many books can my child borrow?

Prep – 2 books

Years 1-6 – 4 books

Responsible Reader Awards

Congratulations to these classes over the last two weeks who have NO overdue books. You have worked as a team to support each other!

Outstanding Fees

Miss Harvey has now emailed all the parents of children who have overdue books from last year. Our Business Manager has now emailed you an invoice to pay these overdue book fees. If you have any outstanding fees for lost books from last year, can you please pay these as soon as possible! Our rule here in the L&IC is that children with overdue books are unable to borrow until they have returned or paid for any overdue items. Thank you very much for your cooperation!

Thank you 

Miss Asha Stander 

Congratulations to all students who participated at the 2025 District Swim Carnival.

2025 Aspley State School Years 3-6 Cross Country

Who:              All students in Years 3-6

When:           28 of March 2025

Where:         Ben Lomond Park, Aspley

Transport:    Students will walk down to the park in their class groups with their classroom teacher.

Parents are welcome to attend as spectators. We invite you to bring a chair. Please help up by spectating within the marked areas. We look forward to seeing you there!

Upcoming Sports Events Term 1

Run4Fun (Prep – Year 2 students only) is a junior run around the oval for house glory. The date is Wednesday 2April 2025. Stay tunes for more information in the coming newsletters.

Aspley State School Years 3-6 Cross Country is scheduled for March 28 2025 at Ben Lomond Park. All students in years 3-6 are encouraged to participate and challenge themselves. Running distances are: 8 & 9 Years - 1km, 10 Years  - 2km and 11-12 Years - 3km. Start training now!!

Run Around Australia

When: Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 – 8:40 am

Where: Top/Senior Oval

What to bring: Hat, wear comfortable school shoes, lots of energy and any parents who wish to join.

This initiative is assisting our students in preparation for the Cross Country and Run 4 Fun, at the end of the term. Each lap completed earns students a ticket, each ticket is counted and calculated in distance travelled around Australia.  The student leaders assist with the set up and pack up every morning. They also update the students on our distance travelled, at assembly. Thank you to our HPE staff and other teacher for supporting this initiative.

HPE team

Shannon Kelly – Prep – Year 2 HPE (Wed-Fri)

Anthony Schmidt – Year 3-6 HPE, P-2 PMP, Sports Coordinator (Mon-Fri)

Art Classes

Swim Solutions

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Sports X - Cricket

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Lyrebird Language Centre

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Young Engineers