Celebrating 135 Years of Aspley State School 

On Wednesday, 6 August 2025, Aspley State School proudly celebrates 135 years of learning, community and tradition. As we reflect on our school’s rich history, we also look forward to the future, embracing new opportunities while honouring our past. 

In our previous newsletter located here , we detailed one of the exciting initiatives leading up to this milestone. We encourage families to participate in our 135th Anniversary Design Competition, showcasing creativity and spirit as we commemorate this special occasion. 

School and Classroom Celebrations 

Digital Time Capsule: 

On the school’s birthday, classroom teachers will capture five photos of their class, documenting lessons and activities happening in 2025. These images will be compiled into a digital presentation and a framed heritage piece, preserving this moment for generations to come. The images will not be shared online but will be displayed in school administration and assemblies, ensuring a meaningful school-focused tribute. 

House Banner Preservation: 

All students will have the opportunity to sign the Kennedy, Mitchell, and Oxley house banners, marking their place in history on the 135th birthday. These banners will then be framed and displayed in the hall as a lasting tribute, while new sporting banners are introduced to carry forward our school’s legacy into the next 135 years. 

Community Celebrations

135 Years Community Videos:

As a symbolic tribute, we will work with our students and families to form the number “135” on the oval, capturing the moment from above as the community surrounds the students in a powerful visual display of unity and history. Additionally, we will explore family connections that tie our current school community to Aspley’s rich past.

Stay tuned for more details as we continue celebrating 135 years of excellence, community and learning together! 

Colour Extravaganza – A Celebration of Community and Spirit

As we prepare for our much-anticipated Colour Extravaganza on Friday, 27 July, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our P&C and wider community for their unwavering support. Behind the scenes, our P&C has worked tirelessly with the school to ensure this vibrant event is not just a day of celebration but also one that is well-organised, safe and inclusive for all students. 

Event Details

• Friday, 27 June
• School hours remain 8:50 am – 3:00 pm.
• Break Times:
  • First break: 10:40  – 11:25 am (unchanged)
  • Second break: 12:25 – 1:00 pm (adjusted for afternoon activities)

Important Information for Families

• Permission Forms: All students must return their permission forms to participate. Forms can be submitted to the school administration office or classroom teacher.
• Online Profile: All students should have set up an online profile to track their progress.
• Participation Fee: A minimum commitment of $10 is required, covering event preparations, course setup, student headbands and sunglasses.

Race Schedule

• From 1:00 pm year levels will move to the grandstand at the top oval.
• 1:20 pm – Event commencement and announcements.
• 1:30 pm – Sensory race first, then Year 6 to Prep will participate in the run.
• Final event – Parents and community will have an opportunity to race.

 Dress Code

• Students may wear free dress to school on the day, with white clothing recommended to showcase the colour powder.
• All attire should be SunSmart and appropriate for school activities and routines, as students will get messy during the afternoon run.

Dismissal Process

• Students will be dismissed by their teachers from the netball court area, from 3:00 pm.
• Prep students will walk to the Prep precinct for dismissal.
• Families wishing to take children home early must sign them out if departing significantly before 3:00 pm.

Fundraising Celebrations

This community fundraiser continues to make a meaningful difference. In recent years, our P&C has raised over $60,000 contributing to: 

• ✅ Literacy resources for junior and senior school.
• ✅ Stage risers to support performances in our hall.
• ✅ Interchangeable hoops for netball and basketball area.
• ✅ Ongoing school upgrades, including possible grandstand cover.

We thank our P&C and our parents, volunteers and dedicated members of our school community - for their commitment and hard work. Your efforts ensure that our Colour Extravaganza is not just a fun event but a meaningful one that strengthens our Aspley spirit. 

We look forward to celebrating together on the last day of term! 

Save the date!  School Cleaners’ Day is coming up on Monday 16 June 2025

A special day to celebrate the amazing professionals who bring care and expertise to their work every day. Cleaners are such an important part of our school communities. Let’s make sure we show our appreciation! 

Prep Learning Celebration – You're Invited!

We are almost halfway through the school year, and what a wonderful journey of learning and growth it has been for our Prep students! To celebrate their progress, we warmly invite all Prep parents and carers to join us for a special classroom visit.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to spend time with your child in their learning space, explore their work, and talk together about the amazing things they’ve been doing so far this year. Students will proudly share their scrapbooks and learning experiences with you – a moment not to be missed!

When: Thursday 19 June
Session Times:

• Session 1: 9:00–9:15am
• Session 2: 2:45–3:00pm

We look forward to welcoming you into the classroom and celebrating your child’s learning journey together.

Prep 2026

Enrol Now!!!

If you have a child born between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2021, they are eligible for Prep in 2026.

Planning is well underway to welcome our 2026 Preps.  In Term 2 we held our Open Days.  A great opportunity to hear from our student captains and see our Prep facilities.  Next term we will be holding our enrolment meetings in preparation for our transition program in Term 4.

• Enrolment Forms: Due now!
• Enrolment Meetings: Term 3, Week 2 and Term 3, Week 9
• Transition Program: Term 4, weeks 3-5.

If you are in catchment and haven’t completed your enrolment forms, please contact the school office on admin@aspleyss.eq.edu.au or phone 3863 9111.

 Morphology in Years 3–6 – Unlocking the Power of Words

This year, our school continues its whole-school focus on strengthening students’ literacy skills. While Prep to Year 2 classes are concentrating on language comprehension through shared and dialogic reading, students in Years 3 to 6 are diving into morphology—a research-backed approach to reading, spelling, and vocabulary development.

What is Morphology?

Morphology is the study of morphemes, the smallest units of meaning in a word. Morphemes include:

• Base words (e.g., help, cred)
• Prefixes (e.g., un-, re-)
• Suffixes (e.g., -ful, -ed)

Some base words can stand alone (help), while others (cred) need to be combined with affixes to create meaningful words like credible or incredible.

Why Morphology Matters

Research shows that understanding how words are built makes students stronger readers and spellers. Morphology goes hand-in-hand with phonics, especially when phonics alone doesn’t fully explain English spelling.

For example, knowing that re- means “again” helps students understand and spell words like resend. Because English is influenced by both sound and meaning (it’s a morphophonemic language), morphology gives students the complete picture.

By understanding how words work, our students are not only becoming more capable readers and writers—they’re also becoming curious and confident explorers of language. We look forward to seeing their continued growth as they unlock the power of words through morphology.

Aspley SS Athletics Carnival Success!

Our annual two-day Athletics Carnival was a fantastic celebration of sportsmanship, teamwork, and determination. Students from Years 3 to 6 participated in a wide range of track and field events, cheered on by peers, staff, and families.

Across both days, students gave their best in events such as sprints, relays, long jump, high jump, and shot put. It was wonderful to see so many students stepping up to represent their houses with pride and enthusiasm. The cheering from the sidelines was just as spirited as the action on the field!

After two days of strong competition and great effort from all students, the final house results are in:

• 1st Place – Mitchell
• 2nd Place – Kennedy
• 3rd Place – Oxley

Congratulations to Mitchell House for taking out first place, and well done to all students for their efforts, whether competing, supporting their team, or helping on the day.

We’d also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many families who were able to visit across the two days and cheer on our students. Your presence and encouragement mean so much to the children and create a wonderful atmosphere for everyone involved.

A special thank you to our P&C Association for their ongoing support and for organising the coffee van—very much appreciated by staff and families alike!

A big thank you to our staff for their organisation and supervision. We’re incredibly proud of the positive attitude and sportsmanship shown by all students. What a brilliant two days of athletics!

Congratulations to the following Age Champions:

• 8 Years – Abigail S and Viyan K
• 9 Years – Coco K and Joshua S
• 10 Years – Lucy R and Solomone L
• 11 Years – Kavya Ki and Darius P
• 12 Years – Charlotte C and Karim P

School Photos

Reminder school photos are this Monday and Tuesday – please check class timetable below for your students photo day/s.

Sibling photos are taken before school - students are to meet together at the Hall for their sibling photos.

Please remind your students to be dressed in the correct formal uniform on their photo day.

Formal school uniform:

• Aspley formal white striped collared shirt
• Maroon skorts or shorts
• Plain white, ankle socks
• Black shoes (plain black joggers, no logos/colours)

In addition to the formal school uniform, please ensure the following school dress standards are followed:

Photo Timetable:

Welcome to the Office Mrs Mewburn:

You might have noticed a new friendly face in the office the last couple of weeks. We would like to extend a warm welcome to Mrs Mewburn who has joined the front office team. Mrs Mewburn has been busy completing training and getting to know the various systems of the front office. If you haven’t been assist by Mrs Mewburn yet, I am sure you will see her smiling face in the front office soon.

Mrs Mewburn has provided a little information about herself below:
Hello Aspley SS community!

My name is Lara Mewburn and I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the wonderful team here as your new Administration Officer. From the moment I arrived, I’ve felt incredibly welcomed by both staff, students, and the wider school community – thank you all! I look forward to meeting more of you in the coming weeks. When I’m not at school, you’ll most likely find me soaking up the sunshine at the beach, camping with my family, or chasing after our crazy labrador, Sonny. I’m so excited to be part of the Aspley SS family and look forward to a fantastic year ahead.

Student Financial Accounts:

Please check the below list of issued and upcoming invoice that might be relevant for your Student/s (Italic text invoices have not yet been raised):

• Year 6 Canberra Tour
  • Invoice 5: Due 20 June 2025
    Please ensure your students account is up to date with payments for the Canberra Tour.
• SRS Fee: Overdue

• Term 2:
• SRS Fee Instalment 2: Due 20 June 2025
• IM Instalment 2: Due 13 June 2025
• Yr 5 Commissariat Museum Excursion: Due 20 June 2025

• Term 3:
• SingFest 2025: 21 July 2025
• Year 1 Puppet Show: TBC ($9)
• IM Instalment 3: Due 5 Sept 2025
• Year 4 Camp: $399
• Year 5 Camp: $389

Please ensure to use QParents or the BPOINT link on invoices to make payments to the school. If payments are received directly to the bank account you must use your students EQ ID number as the reference, without this the payment will not be able to be matched to the student or applied to an invoice.

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.

Did you know you can use the BPOINT link on School invoices to make multiple payments? Simply click the link on your invoice and enter the nominated amount you wish to pay in that transaction. You can repeat this process until the invoice has been paid in full. This can be useful when paying for larger expenses like school camps. If you happen to lose track of the remaining balance just reach out to the front office and they will be able to provide the outstanding amount for you. You can also check for outstanding amounts through QParents.

Term 2 Gala Days:

Thursday 12 June, Year 5 & 6 families received an email with updates regarding the Term 2 GALA Days. As the third GALA Day did not occur this term, a credit of $16 has been applied to participating student accounts. This credit can be used on future invoices; please ensure to email admin@aspleyss.eq.edu.au requesting the credit be applied when you are next invoiced. If you wish for the $16 to be refund, please complete and return a Request for Refund form, this can be located on our School website.

Please note as per the Department policy, the form must be signed in pen as the school cannot accept electronic signatures.

QParents

A massive thank you to the 493 parents with active QParent accounts! With more families joining QParents we continue to lower the environmental impact of the school, by reducing the amount of paper consumed each year.

If you have not yet created a QParents account and linked your student, one can easily be created. This will allow you to provide digital consent to various activities, notify the school of Past, current or future absence, view report cards and pay invoices.

A registration Process Guide for Parents can be located on our website.

When creating an account, you require your Students EQ ID number and 100points of ID. Your Students EQ ID number can be located on invoices raised by the school, report cards or by contacting the office.
Should you not have the require points of ID, please come past the office with your ID for the team to confirm your account.  

Student Resource Scheme:

Term 2 SRS instalment invoices were raised Tuesday 20 May and are due for payment on 20 June 2025. Late SRS invoices continue to be raised for those who have returned the payment agreement form for 2025. If you are yet to complete and return this form please ensure to do so as soon as possible and return to the office.  

The Payment Agreement Forms can located on the school website. Please ensure the Payment Agreement Forms are complete in blue or black pen, not digitally signed as we are unable to accept digital signatures per Departmental Policy

Facilities

On Friday, 13 June we were happy to have softfall re-installed to our playgrounds ready for students to use Monday, 16 June. While not all the works were completed on Friday, they will continue over the weekend to support the students accessing the playgrounds again next week.

In Week 9 we have two new chilled water bubblers getting installed. One is replacing the existing bubblers at the hall (near the top oval), and the other is replacing the existing bubblers under F Block (near the Year 1 and 2 playground). These new chilled bubblers were purchased with donations raised by our P&C. We look forward to students accessing additional chilled water closer to the oval and lower years playgrounds.

Reports from Paediatricians or Therapists

If you are working with a paediatrician or external therapists, please keep us informed. Any reports you are willing to share are incredibly helpful in understanding your child and ensuring we provide the appropriate adjustments to support their success.

If you have any information, requests, or questions, please feel free to reach out to me via phone or email at kcarn10@eq.edu.au , and I will be happy to assist.

As a parent, guardian or carer, what do I need to know about NCCD?

Each year, all Australian schools take part in the NCCD (Nationally Consistent Collection of Data) , which counts students with disability and records the adjustments they receive to support their learning. This helps ensure students can access education on the same basis as their peers. The data also informs government funding for schools through the ‘student with disability loading’.

If your child has a disability and needs ongoing adjustments at school, staff will work with you to understand their needs and provide the right support. This will include a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) where we record these adjustments.

A fact sheet for parents, including translations, can be found here.

Respectful Relationships in Education – Term 2 – Week 5 – 8

Kyle Rankine - RRE

Prep – Recognizing Positive Actions and Fairness in Play

Students are learning to notice and practice positive behaviours such as helping others and sharing. They are also exploring what fairness looks like during group play, encouraging kindness and cooperation from an early age.

Year 1 – Being Responsible and Fairness

Year 1 students are focusing on understanding responsibility for their actions and learning about fairness in their interactions, especially during group activities and play. These lessons help build respect and accountability in social settings.

Year 2 – Friendships, Interactions, and Recognising Strengths

Students are focusing on how to build and maintain positive friendships through respectful interactions. They are also discovering their personal strengths and how these can help them in social situations and learning.

Year 3/4 – Online Boundaries, Sportsmanship, and Communication in Games

Continuing from previous learning, Years 3 and 4 are deepening their understanding of setting boundaries online. They’re also exploring key social skills such as sportsmanship and effective communication during games—skills that promote respect, teamwork, and fair play.

Year 5/6 – Online Safety, Respectful Behaviour, and Fair Play in Games

Students in Years 5 and 6 are building a deeper understanding of how to stay safe online and interact respectfully with others. They are learning to set clear personal boundaries both online and in person, and to use effective communication skills. As games become more complex, they are also exploring what fair play looks like in challenging situations, helping them develop empathy, resilience, and strong teamwork skills as they move towards greater independence.

SEMESTER ONE REPORT CARDS - INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES 

Updates to Report Card Layout and Reporting Scales in 2025

Each semester, academic report cards provide point in time information about your child’s achievement at the end of each reporting period.

At the end of each semester, teachers make an ‘on-balance’ judgement about students’ overall levels of achievement, against the aspects of the achievement standards being assessed in the different learning areas. This judgement is based on evidence of student learning demonstrated during summative assessment tasks and takes into consideration the most recent evidence.   

 This year your child’s report will include:

• a new streamlined view of each learning area provided in the semester
• your child’s achievement against the appropriate reporting scale in each learning area
• an effort rating for each learning area
• an overall behaviour rating for this semester
• An overall comment of your child’s learning habits and engagement with English and
• Mathematics.

What Does a ‘C’ or ‘Working With’ Mean?

In all Australian Curriculum subject areas, students are assessed against the relevant Achievement Standard for their year level. When a student receives a rating of ‘C’ in years 3 – 6, or ‘Working With’ in years Prep - 2, it means they are meeting the expected level of achievement for that year. In other words, the student is successfully demonstrating all the required knowledge, skills, and understanding appropriate for their current stage of schooling.

How Do Teachers Make Judgements on Student Achievement?

Throughout each term, teachers gather and evaluate evidence of student learning to make informed, on-balance judgements against a 5-point scale, which will reported on this end-of-semester’s report card. Aspley State School teachers participate in cyclic, evidenced based moderation processes to ensure that our judgements are consistent across each year level.   Our Termly Overviews are available on our school website and contains information regarding the learning areas and curriculum content your child has experienced this Semester.   

Here’s how the process works:

• Collaborative Planning: Before and during the teaching of units of work, teachers meet fortnightly in collaborative sessions. These meetings ensure that teaching teams are aligned in their understanding of the curriculum content and the demands of the assessment tasks. This shared understanding helps maintain consistency in what is taught and how student learning is assessed.
• Assessment Tasks: Teachers use a variety of assessment strategies and tools, each aligned to the Australian Curriculum. Each task is supported by a Marking Guide, which outlines specific assessable elements based on curriculum expectations. These Guides use a 5-point scale to help teachers assess the level of complexity to which a student has successfully demonstrated their skills and understandings. 
• Moderation: After marking, teachers meet with their year level teaching teams to discuss and compare student work. This moderation process ensures consistency and fairness in grading across classes.
• Overall On-Balance Decision: At the end of the semester, teachers review a portfolio of student assessment collected throughout the term. They make an on-balance judgement across all tasks to determine the final overall grade. In English, for example, achievement is assessed across the assessable elements of Speaking and Listening; Reading and Viewing and Writing and Creating. In Mathematics, students are assessed in line with the assessable elements of Understanding, Fluency, Problem-Solving, and Reasoning.

When will I receive my child’s report card this semester?

Your child’s reported card will be available in the QParents App and will also be emailed to you on the afternoon of Thursday 26^th June, from 3:00pm.

To ensure you receive these reports on time please ensure you;

• contact our administration as soon as possible to update your contact and email address details if they have changed.
• contact our administration team if you do not have an email address and require a paper copy of the report.
• add ONESCHOOL@qed.qld.gov.au to your list of safe senders to ensure report card emails are not directed to your Junk folder by default. 

Semester 1 Academic Award Celebrations

Where: Aspley State School Hall

When: Week 1, Term 3 on Monday 14 July (new date)

Time: From 2pm

For many of our students and teachers, this point of the term is essential for both teaching, learning and assessment. Attendance everyday will give your child their best learning opportunity. Teachers and support staff will invest time in all students, to help achieve their best outcomes.

In 2025, we will acknowledge and celebrate the ‘Academic Excellence’ of our students, aligned to their level of achievement in English and mathematics in the Semester 1 Report Card. This celebration is part of our ongoing strategic agenda, to recognise excellence in academia.   

The criteria for the Academic Awards celebrations will reference the levels of achievement from the Semester 1 Report Card, for Year 1 to Year 6 students. 

Students who achieved an (Academic Excellence):

• A, in English and mathematics will be awarded a Semester 1 Academic Excellence Award, certificate.

Students who achieved an (Academic Distinction):

• A, in English in Semester 1 or an
• A, in mathematics in Semester 1 will be acknowledged at the assembly.

Academic Excellence recipients (A in both English and mathematics) will receive a certificate presented at the assembly. Academic Distinction recipients will be acknowledged via a verbal presentation for their accomplishment. 

Student’s will be acknowledge at our Week 1, Term 3 whole school assembly, on Monday 14 July.  We invite all parents and guardians whose child/ren have achieved this admirable academic result to attend.  Parents and guardians do not need to rsvp your attendance. If you can join us, feel free to attend the assembly which commences from 2:00 pm in our school hall.

So, how will you know if your child will be receiving an Academic Award and why the change in the published date for the Award Assembly? 

In week 10, Thursday 26 June, all parents and caregivers will receive their student’s Semester 1 Report Card.  These will be emailed on the Thursday from 3:00 pm.   It is from this Report Card you will be able to determine if your child is receiving an Academic Excellence Award.  Since families will receive these reports during the final week of school, the awards ceremony will be held at the beginning of Term 3 to allow time for the school’s reporting processes to be completed.   

To quality assure the academic achievement results of all students, staff engage in rigorous professional collaboration sessions planning, assessing and moderating student’s work. This process occurs throughout the term, quality assuring the grades awarded to all students. 

We are proud of all our students’ efforts and achievements this semester and look forward to celebrating with our students, our community and our staff. Look out for the report cards due out in week 10.

Classroom News 

Prep D

Prep D have enjoyed learning about informative and imaginative text. We have discussed the differences between the genres. During phonics time we have been learning how to write CCVC words. In Mathematics we have used concrete materials to model addition and subtraction stories. In Science we placed our wind ornaments outside and reflected on the suitability of certain materials. 

1D

1D have had a wonderful time learning the difference between imaginative and informative texts and their matching images. Students have learnt facts on animals and turned them into interesting and informative sentences using informative adjectives and precise verbs.

• spikes – Echidnas roll into a spiky ball to scare their predators away.
• carnivore – Snakes are carnivores which means they only eat meat like birds, eggs, fish and other snakes.
• sticky tongues – Short-beaked echidnas have sticky tongues so they can catch insects to eat.

2D

The Amazing Octopus with 2D!

This Term 2D have been learning about a variety of interesting animals and how to compose a written Animal Report to best convey this informational knowledge. The star of the show was the incredible octopus!

The class researched fun facts about this unique ocean creature and then brought their learning to life with a carefully labelled diagram.

What We Learned

Students explored all kinds of octopus facts, including:

General Facts

• Species Variety: There are over 300 known species of octopus.
• Habitat: They live in all the world’s oceans, especially in coral reefs, pelagic waters, and the ocean floor.

Intelligence

• Highly Intelligent: Octopuses are among the most intelligent invertebrates. They can solve puzzles, open jars, and escape enclosures.
• Short-Term Memory: They have excellent short- and long-term memory and can learn through observation.

 Camouflage & Defence

• Masters of Camouflage: Octopuses can change color and texture instantly using specialized skin cells called chromatophores.
• Ink Defence: When threatened, they release a cloud of ink to confuse predators and escape.
• No Bones: With no skeleton, octopuses can squeeze through incredibly tight spaces.

 Body & Limbs

• Eight Arms: They have 8 arms lined with suction cups that can taste and smell.
• Arm Brains: Two-thirds of an octopus’s neurons are in its arms, allowing them to operate semi-independently.

 Biology

• Three Hearts: Octopuses have three hearts – two pump blood to the gills, and one pumps it to the body.
• Blue Blood: Their blood is blue because it contains copper-based hemocyanin, which is more efficient in cold, low-oxygen environments.

Reproduction

• Short Life Span: Most octopuses live only 1–2 years.
• Self-Sacrificing Parents: After mating, males die shortly after. Females stop eating and die shortly after their eggs hatch

The Labelled Diagram

To go along with their writing, students also created detailed labelled diagrams of the octopus. They labelled parts like:

• The arms
• The suckers
• The mantle
• The eyes
• The siphon (used for jet propulsion!)

These visual aids helped students show what they learned in an artistic, informative way. The individual diagrams are truly full of personality also!

I’m so proud of how much effort 2D students put into their reports.

3D

3D should feel proud of their exceptional learning demonstrated in their work this term! In English, students have been learning about informative texts and have created written informative text about dolphins and other Australian animals. They have demonstrated their understanding of the informative text structure, including paragraphs, and language features including compound sentences, topic-specific vocabulary,  literary devices and visual features. Wonderful work, 3D! Recently, as a part of the Year 3 Literacy learning, 3D students have also been participating in regular Morphology lessons (the structure of words and how they are formed). Through the explicit teaching and learning, Mrs Davey has been so proud of how  students have participated in the collaborative learning of Morphology, including some written learning on students' mini whiteboards and joint oral choral responses to check for understanding.  Look how 3D's writing, reading, speaking and spelling skills have been developing, too! 

In mathematics , Year 3 students have been participating in a lot of number learning about partitioning, rearranging and regrouping two-and three-digit numbers in different ways to assist their calculations,  solving addition and subtraction problems involving two-and three-digit numbers, solving multiplication problems, making estimates and determining the reasonableness of calculations by using mathematical modeling to solve problems involving twos, fives and tens multiplication facts. Many 3D students have become more efficient maths number masters! 

4D

In our science lessons, we have been exploring the Mary River Turtle, focusing on its life cycle, the threats it faces, and current conservation efforts.
Students in 4D created informative texts on the Mary River Turtle, applying their research skills to gather additional facts and using informative writing techniques to effectively share their knowledge

5D

5D Humanities and Social Sciences – HASS

In HASS we have been learning about ‘Managing Australian Communities’. We have looked at different roles of people in the legal system, how urban zones are created to meet the needs of the people and what to do if there is a natural disaster for example, floods and cyclones.

6D

This term in Science the students of 6D have been learning about energy and electricity. Part of this unit includes learning and experimenting with basic circuits. They have learnt about circuit diagrams and used them to construct and test their own examples. It has been a real buzz. 

SCHOOL STUDY TOUR 2025 - SEEKING HOST FAMILIES

Aspley State School has a long-standing tradition of hosting study tours, providing both our students and international visitors with enriching opportunities for cultural exchange. After a pause during the pandemic, we are excited to once again welcome students from Japan (Ritsumeikan Uji Junior High School) for this year’s study tour. These tours not only allow our students to learn firsthand about different cultures, but also provide a valuable chance for our international guests to immerse themselves in the Australian way of life.

Cultural immersion is a powerful tool for fostering understanding, empathy, and lifelong friendships. For our students, it enhances their Japanese language skills, broadens global perspectives, and strengthens connections with peers from across the world. For our Japanese students, staying with local families offers an authentic experience that deepens their connection with Australian culture, helping them practice English in a welcoming, real-world setting.

We are currently seeking host families who are willing to provide a homestay for our visiting Japanese students. By opening your home, you can play an essential role in this unique exchange, supporting the development of lasting international friendships and enriching both the Japanese and Australian students' lives. Information regarding homestay follows this message. We hope you can help us continue this exciting tradition at Aspley State School! Thank you.

ASPLEY MUSIC DEPARTMENT 

SEMESTER ONE MUSIC EVENING

The Aspley State School Music Department will hold its Semester One Music Evening at the Aspley State School Hall on Wednesday 18 June commencing at 6.30pm. The following ensembles – Junior Concert Band, Senior Concert Band, Junior String Ensemble, Senior String Ensemble, Junior Choir AND Senior Choir will be performing.  All students in the ensembles listed above are required to attend and perform throughout the evening (please note – Beginner String students are not required to perform at this event). 

The Semester One Music Performance Evening is a free school event, but to help us ensure all families have the opportunity to attend, we kindly ask that you reserve your seats in advance using the Humanitix Link provided within the parent/carer information letter. Bookings close Monday 16th June at 11pm.

The Aspley Music Performance Uniform is required to be worn by all performing Choralists and Instrumental Music Students - Long Black Dress Pants, Long Sleeved White Dress Shirt, Black Socks and Black Shoes.   For the finer details of this exciting evening of performances, please refer to the parent/carer information letter. 

Our talented Instrumental Music Students and choristers have had a fabulous semester of music making and we are all very excited to share our achievements with the Aspley Community. 

2025 SINGFEST WORKSHOP

Senior Choralists have received a hard copy of the Excursion Consent/Medical Forms for the upcoming 2025 Education Queensland SingFest Workshop to be held on Thursday 28August at Wavell State High School (Performing Arts Building), Telopia Avenue, Wavell Heights.

Participation in this choral workshop will require costs paid and the consent/medical forms returned to the school administration office no later than Monday 21 July 2025.   

We are looking forward to a marvellous choral experience, guided by the amazing conductor Kylie Los, who will guide and inspire the children through-out the workshop day to achieve their best at choral singing. 

CONGRATULATIONS – SENIOR CHOIR AND JUNIOR CHOIR

Congratulations to our talented Junior and Senior Choir members for their fantastic assembly performances, you should all be very proud. 

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

NORTHSIDE INSTRUMENTAL HONOURS MUSIC WORKSHOP

Congratulations to successful Senior Instrumental Music students for their acceptance into the Northside Honours Music Workshop to be held in Week 10 - Tuesday 24 June through to and including Thursday 26 June, 2025 at Wavell State High School.  Successful nominees’ families are reminded to refer to the information letters provided regarding the finer details of this upcoming workshop. 

We wish Lucy, Arno, Aadhya, Jessinta, Vihaan, Aleah, Cleo, Natalie, Declan, Taylor, Loveleen, Sofia, Clancy, Zeel, Patryk, Darius and Eloise an amazing three days and we look forward to hearing of their musical adventures.

UPCOMING MUSICAL EVENTS – TERM TWO:

The Aspley Music Team

(Mrs Macca, Ms Jabs and Mrs Kim)

Learning and Innovation Centre News

The Learning and Innovation Centre is open every second break. All children from year 1-6 can come into the LIC to read, play quiet games, complete puzzles, colour, and draw. Our year 6 student leaders come in and support the other children and help reshelve books. Please see the timetable below.

Scholastic Book Club

Thank You for Supporting Our Book Club!

A heartfelt thank you to all our wonderful families who supported our recent Book Club. Your generous purchases not only help foster a love of reading at home but also contribute directly to our school.

Thanks to your support, we earned rewards that allowed us to purchase some fantastic new resources for our classroom. So far, we’ve been able to add:

The students are already enjoying these new additions, and we’re so grateful to be able to provide them with engaging, high-quality learning materials.

Thank you once again for being part of our reading community!

Borrowing News

This is the last week of borrowing for the term. ALL books need to be back by the end of Week 9.

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. If they have missed borrowing time, then they can come down at second break with their library bag and books to return and reborrow.

How many books can my child borrow?

Prep – 3 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

If you have outstanding fees for lost books from last year, could you please pay these as soon as possible. Your child is unable to borrow until this matter is resolved. If your classroom teacher or child lets you know about a over due book and you are unsure on the matter please feel free to email me and we can try and work out a solution.

Ms Naomi Harvey

npear34@eq.edu.au

Art Classes

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Lyrebird Language Centre

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Chess Mates

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Young Engineers

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