9 June 2016

Newsletter Articles

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 2016

PAYMENTS DUE

PRINCIPAL'S NEWS

Queensland Week!

Queensland Week is a celebration of the state's culture, heritage people and industry. On Monday 6th June 2016 we celebrated the state's birthday or Queensland Day and acknowledged the 'birth' of Queensland as a separate colony in it's own right. In 1859 Queen Victoria approved the name Queensland over the suggestion of Cooksland, in honour of Captain James Cook. The news was heralded to Moreton Bay when the ship Clarence sailed in to the harbour with the word Separation painted on her hull! The Clarence was welcomed to Brisbane with a 14 gun salute, a blue light and a fireworks display.

In celebrating Queensland Week communities can share a sense of pride in being both Australian and a Queenslander. It is time to reflect on how fortunate we are to share such a wonderful lifestyle.

School Summative Reports (Report Cards) - Semester 1 2016

Each semester Aspley State School provides a Summative Report (Report Card) to parents to communicate student progress. The report will detail the learning achievements of your child, compared to others in their year level. It is important to note that a C standard means that your child is achieving the year level standard as per the Australian Curriculum and that this is a great result.

The Summative Report also provides information about behaviour, attendance and extra curricula activities. The reports are to be emailed to parents in the last week of school and I ask that parents ensure that their email address, as recorded by the school, is up to date.

You can ensure that your details are current by accessing QParents through the school website or through the QParents App. Alternatively, to update your contact details please email admin@aspleyss.eq.edu.au or complete the Change of Details Form and return this to the school office.

Pick Up Zone (off Horn Road)

Thank you to the parents who clearly display their family surname on a sign on their sun visor. By doing so, it enables the duty teacher to call your child and expedite their collection after school.

If you do not have a visor sign you can make one at home by printing your name on white paper and laminating it. If you wish to request a sign to be provided to your family please email admin@aspleyss.eq.edu.au

Aspley Sparrows Soccer Award

Congratulations to the Aspley Sparrow Soccer group for their successful submission to be a winner of the Start Playing Stay Playing Excellence Awards – Innovation Category. I was proud to attend an awards ceremony where the Hon Curtis Pitt MP, Treasurer, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Sport presented a special award to students from Aspley State School. See more about this great initiative later in this newsletter. Special thanks to Carolynne Hassall and her team for their ongoing commitment to making Sparrows Soccer such a success.

See the video in Sparrow's News.

School Opinion Surveys

Each year the Department of Education surveys students, parents and staff to seek their opinions about Aspley State School. The survey provides an opportunity for the school community to provide valued feedback which is used to inform school improvement strategies.

The annual School Opinion Survey will be conducted in the period of 11 to 29 July 2016. All families, school staff and a random sample of students will be invited to participate. We encourage you to take this opportunity to have your say about what this school does well, and how this school can improve.

Access details for the Parent/Caregiver Survey will be sent home with students next week.

Parents/caregivers are welcome to complete their survey online at the school, and school computers will be available in the school library.

Survey queries or requests for translations can be directed to the Principal, Mrs Leann Griffith-Baker on telephone: 07 3863 9111 or email admin@aspleyss.eq.edu.au

Year 6 Excursion to Canberra

Aspley State School year 6 students and their teachers are very excited about the upcoming trip to Australia's National Capital, Canberra. Students will fly to Canberra on Sunday 14th August 2106 for 5 nights.

In Canberra students will visit the national institutions that call Canberra home, including the High Court of Australia , The Royal Australian Mint , Canberra Glass Works, National Archives, Mount Ainsley Lookout, the Dinosaur Museum, Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Questacon – National Science and Technology Centre , National Portrait Gallery , the Parliament House , The Australian War Memorial and the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament . This is an amazing learning opportunity for students which supports their current research into Australian Prime Ministers and extends their knowledge and understanding of history, politics and English. Students will also spend a day chilling out in the snow at Perisher Valley!

Think You Know? - Cyber Safety for Young People

Some studies say we learn our parenting skills from how we were parented. In rapidly changing times, parents are best to be equipped to manage contemporary issues such as keeping our young people safe online.

We need to know how to navigate the digital platforms where our young people now frequently interact. Young people are quick to take up the latest developments in technology and are often the first to know when something new comes along. They are growing up in an ever-changing technological environment can offer many benefits and young people can have a lot of fun doing so.

Social networking, gaming and chatting present many opportunities. They can communicate with friends and family from all over the world, access all types of information for school projects, and express themselves creatively, all with the click of a button or touch of the screen. You may wish to talk to your child and see what applications they use to have fun online.

We want to encourage you to learn more about the ways your child is using technology positively, rather than just being concerned about the potential misuse of technology. It's important to have a balanced view of the role technology plays in all our lives.

See ThinkUKnow at:

See parent resources at ThinkUKnow:

Cyber safety: Top 10 Tips for Youth:

Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week

As part of National Sorry Day students from Aspley State School attended the Sorry Day Ceremony hosted by the Noonga Reconciliation Group Inc. at Kalinga Park on Thursday 26 May 2016. At this event our school students invited community participants to write messages of reflection on a banner which was displayed in the park. The students enjoyed presentations from other school students who sang, recited poetry, danced and read their poignant writing on the topic of reconciliation. At this event a bollard with information about The Journey Home was unveiled. This signage tells the story of Kalinga Park. Aspley State School students and parents enjoyed a shared morning tea and the chance to reflect on the important cultural significance of indigenous Australians.

Cross Country Excellence

Congratulations to the many students who proudly represented Aspley State School in the recent Metropolitan North Schools Regional Cross Country competition. Special congratulations to Jamaji Iselin-Leone who was selected to represent our region at the up-coming state cross country competition!

Leann Griffith-Baker
Principal

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS' NEWS

ARC

Please be advised that ARC will be on this week and next week. We do not have ARC on the 21 and 22 June because of the Sports Carnival.

School Dress Code Policy

With the cooler weather upon us, it is a timely reminder of the expectations for our winter uniform.

Jumpers and tracksuit pants must be in the approved school colour (maroon).

If students wish to wear a shirt/ skivvy or tights/ leggings underneath the school uniform, these must be in school colours (maroon) or black.

A reminder that all items should be named so that they can be reunited with their owner in the event that they are misplaced.

Waiting Areas for Parents:

A reminder that we have designated waiting areas for parents.

The approved Waiting Area before school is only at the Eastern Hall. This is for students from all year levels and there are no exceptions (unless involved in an approved school activity).

Before 3pm, the only approved Waiting Areas are under A Block, the Maundrell Terrace pick-up area and the Eastern Hall area.

Please be advised that if you are waiting in an area not listed above, you will be asked to move on. This is not our preferred option.

We would appreciate your support with this.

Sports Carnival P-2

On Tuesday 21 June, the Preps, Year 1 and Year 2 students will be having their Sports Carnival.

All students will be required to wear their house coloured shirt, a broad brimmed school hat and sunscreen for this day. We do not encourage any shakers as this causes too much litter and is environmentally unfriendly.

The schedule of events is as follows:

• sprints with the whole school (8:45 am – 10:45am)
• tabloids (11:25am to 1:25pm)

There will be 14 tabloid activities set up on the oval for the students to rotate through (see schedule below).

Parents and Caregivers are most welcome to be part of the events on sports day. However, to ensure the smooth flow of the transitions and for safety reasons, we appreciate that siblings are supervised at all times if on the oval.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS

ASPLEY MUSIC PROGRAM

SEMESTER ONE MUSIC PERFORMANCE EVENING – WEDNESDAY 15TH JUNE 2016

The Aspley State School Music Program will hold its Semester One Music Evening at the Aspley State School Hall on Wednesday 15th June, 2016 commencing at 6.30pm. Our children have had a wonderful first semester of music making and we are all very excited to share our achievements with the Aspley Community. We would love to see parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters and friends at this wonderful evening of music making supporting our talented young musicians.

All students in the following ensembles have now received a parent information letter regarding this special event.

The following ensembles - Senior Concert Band, Junior Concert Band, Senior String Orchestra, Senior Choir, Junior Choir and Boys Choir will be performing. All members of these performing ensembles are expected to attend this performance evening. **Please note – Beginner String Students (students who commenced learning in 2016) are not required to perform at this event.

A reminder for parents and performers to take note of the important information below to ensure a successful night for all involved:

PERFORMANCE UNIFORM

All performing students are to wear the Aspley Performance Uniform:

• Long Black Pants, Long Sleeved White Dress Shirt, Black Socks and Black Shoes.
• Vests will be handed out to students at the performance.
• Vests are to be returned at the end of the evenings performances.

PERFORMERS INFORMATION

All Senior String Orchestra performers are required to arrive at the designated warm up area stated below at 5.45pm to allow necessary time for tuning/warming up with Ms Jerram.

All Choristers and Junior/Senior Concert Band performers are to arrive at the designated warm up areas stated below no later than 6.00pm to allow necessary time for tuning /warming up.

The following warm up areas have been arranged and upon arrival children are to make their way to these allocated areas:

• Junior Concert Band/ Senior Concert Band – After School Care Room – Ms Jabs
• Senior String Orchestra– Instrumental Music Studio – Ms Jerram
• Senior Choir/ Junior Choir/ Boys Choir – Music Classroom – Mrs Macca

When children are not performing they are expected to stay seated in the Aspley Hall, enjoying the evening's performances in the designated performers' area. Students are asked to sit with other performers, not with parents. We do expect that all performers stay until the evening concludes.

PERFORMANCE TIME

Doors will open at 6.00pm with the concert commencing at 6.30pm and concluding at approximately 8.30pm. Please do not enter the hall until directed or you will be asked to vacate. This is in fairness to all.

COST

Entry is :-

• Adult $6.00
• Senior or Concession Holder $4.00
• School Aged Student $1.00
• Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) $10.00
• Aged Four and Under Free Admission.

**Please note performing students DO NOT PAY**

Thank you so much to the wonderful parents who have offered their support for our music evening with the various jobs both on the day of the music evening and/or during the evening's performances. Mrs McIntyre shall be in contact with you this week to confirm your support.

Our Semester One concert is a highlight on our school calendar and we hope you will join us for this very special event.

For further information regarding this wonderful evenings performances, please refer to the school website document site or see Mrs McIntyre.

SEMESTER ONE MUSIC EVENING – REHEARSALS DURING THE DAY WEDNESDAY 15TH JUNE

A reminder to all instrumental music students that they are required to bring their instrument and music to school on Wednesday 15th June to participate in ensemble rehearsals scheduled through-out the school day.

CHANGES TO CHORAL ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS FOR THE END OF TERM TWO

Please take note of the following changes to the choral ensemble rehearsal times for the various Aspley choirs below:

WEEK 9

JUNIOR CHOIR- FRIDAY 10TH JUNE (not Wednesday 8th June)

WEEK 10

SENIOR CHOIR – MONDAY 13TH JUNE (not Thursday 16th June)
JUNIOR CHOIR – TUESDAY 14TH JUNE (not Wednesday 15th June)

WEEK 11

MONDAY 20TH 1.25PM – 2.10PM
COMBINED SENIOR CHOIR AND BOYS CHOIR (BOYS IN YEARS 4 -6 ONLY) IN READINESS FOR SINGFEST 2016

ALL OTHER CHORAL ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS ARE CANCELLED FOR THIS WEEK DUE TO SCHOOL SPORTS DAY

PLEASE NOTE THAT BOYS CHOIR REHEARSALS WILL STAY AS PER THIS TERM ON A MONDAY MORNING 8.00AM – 8.35AM FOR WEEK 9 AND WEEK 10.

BOYS CHOIR REHEARSAL ON MONDAY 20TH JUNE (WEEK 11) - 8.00AM – 8.35AM WILL BE CANCELLED.

BOYS CHORAL MEMBERS IN YEARS 4 – 6 ONLY WILL BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN A REHEARSAL ON MONDAY 20TH JUNE AT 1.25PM – 2.10PM.

Please note that students will be reminded of these changes over the loud speaker on the necessary days.

All other choral ensemble rehearsals will remain the same during the next three weeks, unless stated above.

CURRENT AND UPCOMING MUSICAL EVENTS - TERM TWO 2016

Please take note of upcoming musical events for Term Two below:

Tuesday 7th June – Thursday 9th June (Week 9)
Education Queensland Northside Junior String Camp 2016

Beginner String Students
Stafford SS (7th & 8th June) &
The Old Museum Building (9th June)

Wednesday 8th June (Week 9)
EQ Northside Beginner Band Blitz 2016

Aspley Beginner Woodwind/Brass/Percussion Students
Aspley State School

Monday 13th June (Week 10)

Senior String Orchestra
Assembly Performance

Wednesday 15th June (Week 10)
Semester One Music Performance Evening

All Music Ensembles – except Beginner String Students

Monday 20th June (Week 11)

Senior Choir
Assembly Performance

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWS

Senior Band/Junior Band News

Junior Band Blitz is Wednesday 8th June at Aspley SS. We will host over 250 visitors that day on the Aspley campus. The Band Blitz daily timetable is clear of our drop off and pick up times, but we cannot be responsible for parents arriving early. Parking that day will be at a premium, but we do have some strategies in place to move cars on. Nominations for Junior Band Blitz have closed. A reminder of important details for your child to have a successful time at the Junior Band Blitz:

Times: 9:30am to 5:00pm (at the conclusion of the concert)

Arrival & Registration: From 9:00am at your venue. You will need to register and wear your name tag at all times.

Transport: Parents/guardians are responsible for the transport of students to and from the workshop venue. Please note: No supervision of students will be provided prior to 9:00am. All children must be picked up promptly by 5:00pm (at the conclusion of the concert). Carpooling is encouraged.

Students are to bring: All items brought to the workshop should be clearly named/labelled.

• Instrument in case
• Consumable items for the instrument, such as valve oil, spare reeds, etc
• Percussion: sticks etc
• Collapsible music stand
• 2 Pencils and a soft eraser
• Morning Tea, Lunch & Water Bottle
• Hat for outside play.

Workshop Attire: Students are to wear appropriate free dress including closed in shoes. A camp t-shirt will be issued at the Band Blitz for students to change into before the concert.

Uniform for the Concert will be: camp issued t-shirt, full length blue jeans and closed in shoes.

Concert: Beginning at 4:00pm at your workshop venue (Finish 5:00pm)

Entry is free. All are welcome.

NORTHSIDE JUNIOR STRING CAMP

A reminder to students attending the Education Queensland Northside Junior String Camp that this camp is to be held at Stafford State School on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th June with a change of rehearsal venue to the Old Museum Building on Thursday 9th June. We wish you all a fantastic time at this marvellous string camp. A reminder of important details for your child to have a successful time at the Northside Junior String Camp:

Dates: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 to Thursday, 9 June 2016

Venue/s: Stafford State School, 314 Stafford Road, Stafford (Tues 7 & Wed 8 June 2016)
Old Museum Building, Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill (Thurs 9 June 2016)

Times: 8:30am to 3:30pm (Tuesday & Wednesday). Thursday will finish at approx. 2:30pm at the conclusion of the concert.

Arrival & Registration: From 8:00am each day at the venues listed above. Your child will need to register each day and wear their name tag at all times.

Transport: Parents/guardians are responsible for the transport of students to and from the camp venue each day. Please note: No supervision of students will be provided prior to 8:00am. All children must be picked up promptly by 3:30pm (Tuesday & Wednesday). Thursday will finish at approx. 2:30pm at the conclusion of the concert. Carpooling is encouraged.

Students are to bring: All items brought to camp should be clearly named/labelled.

• Instrument in case
• Consumable items for the instrument, such as, spare set of strings, rosin etc
• Collapsible music stand
• 2 Pencils and a soft eraser
• Morning Tea, Lunch & Water Bottle each day
• Hat for outside play.

Camp Attire: Students are to wear appropriate free dress including closed in shoes. A camp t-shirt will be issued on the final day for students to change into before the concert. This is included in the camp fee.

Uniform for the Concert will be: camp issued t-shirt, full length blue jeans(no rips, preferably no embellishment) and closed in shoes. Please be sure to note your student/s t-shirt size on the Medical/Consent Form.

Concert: Thursday, 9 June 2016 at 1:30pm (Finish approximately 2:30pm)

Entry is free. All are welcome.

There is NO PARKING on the Grounds of the Old Museum for the Concert on Thursday afternoon or for drop off on Thursday morning. The building is used by the Youth Ballet and other Arts Organisations and parking on the grounds is reserved for people belonging to these organisations. Parking options for audience at the Concert include street parking (metred) in surrounding streets, or the Wilsons Car Park closest to Gregory Terrace located at the Royal Brisbane Hospital. The Old Museum is a short walk from this car park.

CHANGES TO LESSONS AND ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS

Woodwind/Brass/Percussion Lesson and Ensemble Changes

WEDNESDAY 8TH JUNE

Senior Concert Band and ALL lessons are cancelled due to Junior Band Blitz

WEDNESDAY 15TH JUNE

Senior Band Rehearsal is ON, however there will be NO lessons during the day due to Semester One Music Evening set up

WEDNESDAY 22ND JUNE

Senior Concert Band and ALL lessons are cancelled due to Aspley State School Sports Carnival

String Lesson and Ensemble Changes

THURSDAY 9TH JUNE –

Senior String Orchestra and ALL lessons are cancelled due to Northside String Camp

THURSDAY 16TH JUNE

Senior String Orchestra and ALL lessons are cancelled as Ms Jerram is in attendance at another school (in lou of attending Aspley SS on Wednesday 15th June for Music Evening)

THURSDAY 23RD JUNE

Senior String Orchestra and ALL lessons are cancelled due to Aspley State School Sports Carnival

Happy Music Making
The Aspley Music Department

LIBRARY NEWS

Book Fair:

Thank-you to all Parents, students and Teachers who supported the Book Fair. We took $1629 at the fair earning us a commission of $458. This time we will be taking our commission in books.

The winner of the Parent Lucky Door Draw was Cherie Aceto (Prep Parent) Congratulations!

The Library Team had a bit of fun, and did a video to promote the book fair, as well as acting as Geronimo while it was on.

Those of you who had books on order should receive these in the next week as I am finalising the Fair early this week. I will notify your child when their books arrive.

Britannica Trial:

I have managed to get an extra week of the Britannica School Trial. Please have a look at this resource .

http://school.eb.com.au
username: mayschool
password: toyota

Please Note the username and password are all in lowercase!

Thanks to those families who have had a chance to use this. I will be formulating an online survey to gauge interest in this resource for next year.

Premier's Reading Challenge:

Sufficient forms for each student were printed out and distributed to all classes. We would like to get 100% participation from the school. So if you have not received your initial form (including parent letter) please ask your child's teacher.

The Challenge runs from 16 May to 26 August 2016. Completed forms can be returned to your child's teacher or to the library. Please encourage your child to read books at their reading level.

I have looked at the lists again this year and am selecting those books we have and displaying them on the column. They will be identified with stickers indicating which list they are from. I have also included the Notables from the Children's Book Council Book of the Year List for this year.

Lego Request:

Thank-you to the Solly and Cross Families who both donated Lego items. We are now able to run 2 Lego group activities at Lunchtimes.

Each group is given a challenge card and may work as a group or individually to do the challenge. Here is an example of one group's efforts.

Lego Lunchtime Challenge Activity

Library Team:

Just a reminder that students are expected to be on duty at both breaks on their rostered days. They may bring their lunches as soon as the bell goes and eat it at the library.

The Roster is posted inside the Library Door. The team have been quite active this term. We are hoping to have an after school training session later in the term.

Hope Francis
Teacher-Librarian

ICAS Information.

Next week there are two ICAS Competitions, Spelling is on 14 June and Writing on 15 June.

Both Competitions will be held in A Block computer Lab. Students competing will be expected to be there at 7.30 for a 7.40am start. Please ensure that you check your information. Unfortunately we are not able to do make-up times. All students will receive their booklets when the results are returned to us.

Hope Francis
ICAS Co-ordinator.

SPORTS DEPARTMENT NEWS

School Sports:

Aspley State School Grade 3-6 track and Field Carnival 2016 – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday week 11 (see website)

Aspley State School P-2 Sports Day – Tuesday 11.30am-1.25pm

Discus Trials:

Tuesday 21st of June 3.15pm on the oval (any girls and boys turning 10yrs-12yrs this year). These trials are to select school representatives for the North District Athletics Carnival.

**All uniforms that students borrowed for the Gala day's – please hand back to your coach!

North District Sport

Under 12 Girls Softball Trials North District – please see Mr Schmidt for a nomination form.

Congratulation to all the school representatives that competed at the Met. North Cross Championships last week. A special mention to Jumaji Iselin-Leone who came 5th and now will represent Met. North at the upcoming Queensland State Cross Championships later this month. Well done.

SCHMIDT, Anthony
PE Teacher

STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS

Final Friday Festivities - To celebrate the end of first semester and at the same time raise some funds for the Student Council, the last day of term will be a free dress day.

On Friday, the 24th June, all students are welcome to wear free dress under the theme of "Final Friday Festivities". For this privilege, children are asked to bring a gold coin donation which will be collected by the Senior Leaders during the first session of the day.

All money the Student Council raise during the year is used for a gift to be presented to the school at their Graduation.

Lolly Bags - Lolly bags will be sold on the three Sports Days during the last week of term. The cost will be $1 a bag. All money made will assist the Year 6 children on their trip to Canberra.

Thank you for your support.

Nelma Wright

JAPANESE STUDY TOUR

SCHOOL STUDY TOUR 2016

Our school will be hosting a Study Tour this year. A study tour is a group of international students coming to Australia (Aspley SS) to learn English and be immersed in the cultural experience of going to an Australian school and staying with Australian host families. The group of 20 Japanese students aged 14-15 years old, will be arriving on the 21st of August and departing on the 2nd of September. This particular group of students are from a prestigious school in Japan called Ritsumeikan Uji Junior High School, which is located in the Kyoto Prefecture.

An important aspect of Study Tours is in providing "homestay" for the Japanese students. Information about providing "homestay" and the application form follows this message. If anyone is interested in providing "homestay", please complete the application form and return it to the Administration Office.

I will keep you all up-to-date with any details regarding the Study Tour. Elaine Dooley (6DA) is also an Accredited Officer of Study Tours which is fantastic! She too will be working with me on the Study Tour.

Kind Regards
Rowena Mina (6MV/LOTE Teacher) and Elaine Dooley (6DA)

CHAPPY'S NEWS

Chappy's Corner

This week the Local Chaplaincy Committee (LCC) met last week to make a strong representation for the great work of chaplaincy at Aspley State School. The committee meets each term to support the activities at school for students and assists to fundraise to keep this valuable support for students, families and staff. We are seeking a parent representative to join this group. The next meeting is on Friday 26th at 7.15 am at the Aspley Coffee Club. Please see Chappy if you would like to be a part of this important group.

Our Chappy, Lindsay, works two days each week (Thursday and Friday) to be a safe person for young people to connect with at school and he provides a listening ear, caring presence and a message of hope. Chaplains run positive, fun activities for students and assist in fostering supportive, caring school communities.

Working with other members of the schools support team, the Chaplain cares for students struggling with issues such as difficult relationships with other children or family members, poor self-esteem, family breakdown and depression. The Chaplaincy service is available to everyone in the school community regardless of their religious beliefs.

Another important feature of school chaplaincy is its high regard for spirituality, an integral part of overall health and wellbeing. School chaplains provide opportunities for students, parents/carers and staff in schools to explore their spirituality and to take advantage of spiritual strengths, assets and resources available to them.

Aspley State School will commence a new program for Year 3 to Year 6 students to participate in the Forge Program. Forge will give the students the opportunity to interact with others in a world view and spirituality discussion group. Students will discuss significant life issues and how they can understand these matters ad apply this understanding to their daily life. Students will meet on Thursday at second lunch at the library.

This program is accessible with parental permission. If you would like to find out more information or register your child in this program please email Chappy at lklie5@eq.edu.au

P&C NEWS

P&C BAKE SALE

On Tuesday 21 June on the first day of the school Track and Field Carnival, the P&C will be holding its annual Bake Sale fundraiser. We are once again on the search for some fabulous volunteers to either bake some scrumptious goodies and/or assist with the running of the stall on this day. For further details and the volunteer form, please download the Bake Sale information letter found below.

TUCKSHOP NEWS

The tuckshop will be running a food and drink stall over the three days of the Track and Field Carnival РJune 21 to 23. Burgers, kebabs, drinks and icy treats are just some of the items on sale for students and parents alike. The stall will be set up outside the hall near the oval and the Jumping Bean Caf̩ van will be on site for all coffee lovers from 9:30am. A full menu and pricelist can be downloaded here.

We would appreciate parent assistance in helping to keep our little athletes fuelled and ready to compete. If you are able to assist on any of the carnival days, please download the volunteer roster found below and return to the school office as soon as possible.

Voluntary Positions Available

BBQ COOKS ( eg. cook chicken, kebabs & mince patties)
CUSTOMER SERVICE (eg. taking food/drink orders)
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVERS (eg. rolls and salad)
FLOATERS (eg. ensuring sauces are full, area and utensils are clean, gathering needs such as more stock etc)

INFORMATION ABOUT THE THREE (3) DAYS HAS BEEN SENT HOME.

Select a position

Select a day and time slot/s suitable to you complete the form (once received at home)

TUESDAY 21.6, WEDNESDAY 22.6 &THURSDAY 23.6
1/2 timeslots between 8.30- 2.00 pm

(Full training/support will be given, we welcome to discuss details with you).
If you are interested in contributing...let Karyn McMullin know by using one of the following options...

Complete the form attached below.
Email theshop@aspleyss.com.au
Telephone – 38639117
Visit the Tuckshop or Aspley shop (Uniforms)

ASPLEY SHOP...

A selected number of winter stock is available (Orders can be taken if required).

SPARROWS SOCCER PROGRAM NEWS

Program Wins Excellence Award

Aspley's Sparrows Soccer Program has been announced Winner of the Start Playing Stay Playing Excellence Awards under the Innovation category.

At a presentation in Queen Street Mall on Tuesday, 7th June, Ms Griffith-Baker received the Award and a bursary cheque of $1,000 on behalf of Aspley State School from the Honourable Curtis Pitt MP, Treasurer, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, and Minister for Sport.

Administered by the Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing (through Sport and Recreation Services), the Excellence Awards has recognised that our school community has implemented a new and innovative initiative to increase and enhance women and girls' participation in sport.

Developers of the Sparrows Program and the volunteers that make it possible were congratulated for great work in making it an achievable goal to get more Queensland women and girls physically active.

Reason to Celebrate Gala Day Achievements

A wonderful story of 'trials-to-triumphs' has emerged in relation to Aspley's girls participation in Gala Day soccer.

When offered as a dual-gender elective sport in 2014, just 19 girls signed to the option of soccer. Novices at best, the girls were beaten week after week. Far from inspired, they were deflated and disheartened because they simply did not have 'the basics'.

That's when Mr Farrow started running soccer training at lunch times. Identifying how keen the girls were to improve, he asked them to commit to morning training sessions. …and Sparrows Soccer evolved from there.

In an exciting revelation from coordinators of the three-day Term 2 Gala Days 11-a-side girls soccer fixtures, Aspley State School's Senior Girls team officially finished second on 24 points. Just three points in front were two teams that tied on 27 points each: Eatons Hill State School and Albany Hills State School A.

With 11 teams in the competition, our Senior Girls' achievement is to be applauded. What's possibly just as exciting is that the Sparrows Program (original) vision – to inspire on-field capacity and confidence in upper-grades girls – is being realized.

Well done everyone!

As mentioned in the Principal's news, Sparrows Soccer were awarded an award for innovation. Please find attached the video of the presentation.

For Sparrows information:

Kym Farrow, Class 6F teacher & Sparrows Coordinator, kafar0@eq.edu.au | 07 3863 9111
Carolynne Hassall, parent & Sparrows communication/administration support, carolynne.h@dhconsulting.com.au | 0404 883 462

LOST PROPERTY

Dear Parents/ Care Givers,

As winter has arrived, please ensure your child's belongings are clearly named as many jumpers are being removed during the play breaks and being misplaced. Lost property is situated on the eastern side of the hall outside the Uniform Shop. If the items of clothing are clearly named, they will be returned to your child. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

CAMP AUSTRALIA NEWS

Mid-year school holidays are nearly here and Camp Australia have some fun options for children over the two week break. See the flyer below for more information.

COMMUNITY NEWS

WENDY'S ART NEWS

Please find attached the latest news from Wendy

QUEENSLAND BALLET

QLD ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED

Please find attached the link assisting gifted children and their families in Qld:

CERTIFICATE 3 IN EDUCATION SUPPORT (TEACHER AIDE)

This may be of interest to parents and carers of students' at this school. Both courses are currently funded by the State Government under the Certificate 3 Guarantee funding and are particularly attractive to parents and carers who are wanting to re-enter the job market.