4 May 2018

Newsletter Articles

UPCOMING EVENTS

March/APRIL 2018

PAYMENTS DUE

PRINCIPAL’S NEWS

School Priority of Writing

Teachers have a strong focus on developing each student's vocabulary as a key strategy to enhance their writing. Through the explicit teaching of vocabulary, students: increase their reading comprehension; improve their range and specificity in writing; communicate more effectively; and develop a deeper understanding of words of which they were partially aware.

Teachers have been planning experiences where students learn new words and study their meaning, spelling, use and the knowledge that comes with specific vocabulary for a purpose and audience. In term two, teachers will model a lesson and share feedback with a professional partner, for the teaching of vocabulary, to enhance writing.

Teachers and parents can support students to learn new or unknown words by:

• repeating words in a variety of contexts
• describing the words
• supporting words through visuals
• connecting words with student lives
• extending words with anecdotes
• make associations
• giving definitions
• comparing and contrast
• questioning
• chartering characteristics
• rephrasing sentences
• analysing the structure of the word
• providing tactile examples, and
• giving examples or correct and non-correct usage.

International Baccalaureate (IB) –Primary Years Program (PYP)

Last term I took leave and self-funded my attendance at the World IB Heads Conference in Singapore. It was delightful to meet some of the 1800 delegates who are school leaders from International Baccalaureate schools all over the world. What a small world it is. I was fortunate to converse with a gentleman who was from Ritsumeikan Junior High School, Kyoto, Japan. Aspley State School proudly hosts students from this school each year. See the link below:

Aspley State School has completed an application for candidacy for the International Baccalaureate (IB) -Primary Years Programme (PYP). We look forward to feedback from the organisation and to continue professional development for staff. The application has provided access to valuable learning resources for the school to support curriculum planning, teaching, assessment, global views to education and policy development.

There has been a significant interest in IB from our school community. This includes parents from our school who have themselves enjoyed an IB education; existing parents whose older children attend an IB school; a number of families who are potential enrolments; transferring teachers and the education community who are interested in the school exploring the International Baccalaureate Programme.

More information is available at the link below:

Congratulations to the Aspley Swimming Club

It was a delight to attend the recent Aspley Swimming Club Annual Presentations evening last Saturday. I was very proud of the students and their accomplishments and it was a joy to see them accept their respective medals or trophies. My commendation to the Swim Club Committee for their high performance demonstrated in the administration of the club. The club is inclusive and supports each child to be their best. It is wonderful to see a growth to now include 155 members.

NAPLAN

NAPLAN is an annual assessment for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It tests the types of skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life. The tests cover skills in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy.

NAPLAN tests the sorts of skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life, such as reading, writing, spelling, grammar and numeracy. It is important to remember that NAPLAN is not about passing or failing, but about assessing learning progress.

The assessments are undertaken every year in the second full week in May. In 2018 children will sit assessments:

• 15 May 2018 - Language Conventions and Writing
• 16 May 2018 - Reading
• 17 May 2018 - Numeracy

More information for parents is at the link below:

Parents can support their children by reassuring children to do their best as they do each day at school, ensuring they have a good night's sleep and healthy breakfast and to arrive at school on time on these days. Children have experienced a practice test in class so they are well aware of the expectations required.

International Study Tour

On 21-27 July 2018, Aspley State School will host the Kinmen County Board of Education students (approx. 20) with 2 adults. Kinmen County is in Taiwan, a small island close to China.

We will be seeking homestay families preferably in our school community, who can host two students. In order to host the students, each adult in the household is required to have a positive notice from a Qld Working With Children Check (Bluecard).

Please contact me should you be able to assist by providing a homestay placement with your family. These children will be from a larger group of 60 children from Kinmen County who will be hosted across three Brisbane schools.

Special Thanks

Recently, the school acknowledged the significant contribution of five well regarded, school staff who are to retire, or, to take leave with a view to retirement. This includes Mrs Hope Francis, Mrs Liz Abbey, Mrs Elaine Dooley and Mrs Joan Laxton. In May 2018, Mrs Bernice Thompson will have completed 40 years of dedicated service as a teacher aide at Aspley State School. These magnificent ladies have contributed in excess of 152 years of service to Education Qld and the Aspley State School community. We thank them for making a difference in our school for our children.

The Aspley State School Foundation

The Aspley State School Foundation has begun to take shape and it has been established as an organisation that will support funds for school building and maintenance improvements to benefit all children. The foundation will have tax deductable recipient status and be able to accept donations to improve Aspley State School’s infrastructure. We hope The Aspley State School Foundation will be generously supported by many local community patrons. We look forward to seeing the official launch of the foundation in the coming weeks!

Working Bee Projects

We will be holding a three hour working bee to paint some outdoor concrete floor areas, games lines and characters on concrete, classroom interiors (Ms Harvey’s Year 1 classroom and the LOTE room) on Saturday, 19th May 2018 at 1.00 pm – 4.30 pm and on Sunday, 20 May 2018 at 8.30 am to 12.00 noon. Please consider if you can help at one of these sessions. Please email pandc@aspleyss.eq.edu.au if you can assist.

Second Round of Student Leadership Selections

Some year 6 students are busy preparing to apply for the second round of student leaders. Students will be presenting their speeches on Friday 11 of May 2018 and will be inducted at Assembly on Monday 14 May 2018.

National Sorry Day

Each year, Noonga Reconciliation Group commemorates National Sorry Day with a ceremony.

The National Sorry Day commemoration will be on Friday, 25th May 2018 from 10:00am at Kalinga Park, Wooloowin.

Local schools & community members are involved in the event through performances of dance, song and personal tributes. Aspley State School will provide an activity where attendees can write a message on a bunting to be displayed at the event at Kalinga Park. All are welcome to attend.

This year we will reflect on children being removed in the past and currently from Aboriginal communities throughout Australia. Speakers will share their knowledge and show how colonisation has disadvantaged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities today.

Aspley State School students are invited to attend this event accompanied with their parents/ carers. Please advise your child’s class teacher if your child will be absent from school to attend this event.

More information is at the link below:

Open Day -Out of Catchment Enrolments for 2019

An open day for community members, whose principle place of residence is outside the Aspley State School catchment area, will be held on Friday 1 June 2018 at the school hall at 9am. For those parents who wish their children to go on a waiting list, should a place be available in 2019, you will get to meet the the Principal and school leaders and have a tour of the on this day. Enrolment applications will be accepted after the tour. Places are offered in order of application.

The Aspley State School Enrolment Management Plan is at the link below:

The State School catchment maps are at the link below:

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS NEWS

Under 8’s Day

This year, we are celebrating Under 8’s Day on Friday 25 May. The activities begin at 9.00am in the morning in and around the hall and in the Prep grounds. All the classes from Prep – Year 2 will be involved and the students will be able to make their own choices as to which activity they might want to do.

The students can choose from, making crowns, wands, octopus wind socks, paddle pop puppets, playdough, necklaces or newspaper lions. They can also decorate biscuits, do collaborative hand prints, make and blow bubbles, dance and do nature play and construct with mobillo. The students will get an opportunity to decorate their own paper bag to store the pieces they have made on that day.

After First Break, from 11:30am-1:15pm, the students will be engaged in a range of rotational activities organised by Sports World Australia on our school oval.

Students are encouraged to wear their sports House coloured shirts, their school hats, sunscreen and school shoes on this day. Both breaks will be at normal times and students will return to the classroom to finish the day after Second Break.

Please find below the permission note which needs to be signed and returned to the classroom teacher (if paying electronically and the School Office (if paying in cash).

Waiting areas for students

(request for continued support)

Thank you to the families who support us in reminding your child to wait at the Eastern Hall before school begins every morning. It is important that your child is in this area for their own safety. Students should only arrive at school from 8am.

Self-managed Behaviours

This term, we would like for you to assist us to encourage your child to be more Self-Managed. We will also communicate this at Assembly in the next couple of weeks.

What this might look like:

• Packing and unpacking their own bags for school and when they return home
• Giving appropriate notes and/or messages to teachers or parents
• Ensuring that they care for their property like hats and winter clothes (beginning to get a little chilly!)
• Organising their own desks, equipment at school.
• Remembering messages – Eg. where to wait to be picked up.

Focus rule- what we said on Assembly

At Assembly, we gave the students feedback on what we observed when we visited classrooms. We expressed how pleased we were with the behaviours they were displaying to show how they valued learning. We encouraged the students to continue with these behaviours as learning is "their job" at school.

We explained how learning can be from different people and at any time in any environment. Please support us and encourage these behaviours with your children.

Australian Early Development Census

The Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) is an Australian Government initiative conducted nationally since 2009. It is completed once every three years and measures the developmental progress of cohorts of children as they start their first year of full time school.

This census involves teachers completing, the AvEDI (Australian version of the Early Development Index), a research tool which collects data relating to five key areas of early childhood development. These areas are: physical health and wellbeing, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive skills (school based), communication skills and general knowledge.

Research shows that the experiences and relationships that babies and children have in their early years strongly affect their future development. Providing the right kinds of services, resources and support during the early years brings life-long benefits to children and their whole communities.

The results and data collected through this census do not identify individual children but groups of children. It is used by early childhood educators and health services, local councils and community groups, schools and governments to plan and allocate the right type of services, resources and support to communities.

Participation in the census is voluntary and parents can let the teachers know if they do not wish for their child to be involved. Letters will come home in the next week for you to learn a little more about this census.

Please speak to the classroom teacher if you do not want your child to be included in this census.

Student Absences

NEW ABSENCE TEXT MESSAGE MOBILE NUMBER – 0427 286 794

With the introduction of ID Attend to help us streamline absence notifications for students, we now have a new mobile number that parents can send a text message to, so we are notified of upcoming absences.

Please put this number into your mobile phone as “Aspley SS ID Attend Absences” and send the school a text message for any absences (including future absences) with the following information:

Name of student
Class
Reason for absence (for example… sick, family reasons or holiday, etc)
Date of absence/s

This new text messaging line is the preferred method to notify the school of student absences.

The existing school absence line, email absence address and Q Parents are still functioning.

We appreciate your help with this matter to ensure all students are safe and attending school.

Curriculum News

6DA – Binary Digits

Students in 6DA are creating Binary bracelets after converting their birthdays into Binary Digits.

Anzac Day Ceremony 2018

On the 24th of April Aspley State School held the Anzac Day Ceremony. We would like to thank The National Servicemen's Memorial Pipes and Drums who performed and Mrs Trish Lesina from Geebung-Zillimere RSL our guest speaker. The ceremony was a moving representation of tradition and remembrance. It was wonderful to have our senior students and captains involved by performing songs, reciting poems and Duncan F (School Captain) played the Last Post and The Rouse on the bugle . Duncan made us all very proud.

Anzac Day 25th April

By Lauren H

On Anzac Day (25th April), I had the privilege of reading one of the five resolutions at the Zilllmere Anzac service. It was run by the Geebung, Zillmere, Bald Hills, Aspley Sub Branch of the RSL. The service began with a march of current and ex-servicemen and women, and a military pipe band along Zillmere Road. Representatives from five local schools were invited to be part of the ceremony by reading one resolution. I felt honored to be given this responsibility on such a reflective day. The ceremony included hymns, anthems, speeches, wreath laying, and of course the "Last Post" and "The Rouse" on the bugle.

Thank you for letting me represent Aspley State School on such a special occasion.

Sports News

Gala Days

Well done to all the students that participated in last week’s first Gala Day. From all the results, Aspley State School did very well. This week is the second Gala Day – good luck to all teams!

Gala Day Netball

A & B teams have demonstrated exceptional teamwork. They are principled, caring communicators who support each other and approach games with honesty, integrity and spirited sportsmanship

Katrina Mann

District Sport

North District Cross Country

Well done to the following students who qualified to represent our district at the next stage – Metropolitan North Championships –

Eli (grade 4)
Jalun (grade 4)
Oliver (grade 5)
Sebastian (grade 5)
Ryan (grade 6)
Emma (grade 6)
Stephanie (grade 6)

Important District Trial Dates Coming Up:

**Any students that would like to attend these trials will need to see Mr Schmidt to get all the necessary permission forms and information. Parents you can access the Met North website for all details for any of the sports trials this year for North District.

Music News

Aspley Choral Program

Senior Choir commenced last week with 80 excited beautiful choralists who are working very hard in readiness for the upcoming music evening to be held in Week 9 of this term on Wednesday 13th June 2018. Mrs Macca and Mrs Napur are looking forward to seeing all choralists at their weekly choral ensemble rehearsals leading up to this exciting performance event.

Albany Creek Uniting Church Performance– Junior Choir ONLY – Saturday 12th May 2018

Aladdin Musical Excursion – Wednesday 16th May 2018 (Year 4/ Year 6 students ONLY)

The 50 tickets to attend the Musical ‘Aladdin’ on Wednesday 16th May 2018 have now been secured by our lucky Year 4 and Year 6 students. Please take note of the following details below to ensure a wonderful experience for all involved in this musical excursion:

We wish our Year Four and Six students an amazing time at this magical theatre experience.

Music Performance - Kaboom Percussion Incursion – Prep – Year Six

On Tuesday 29th May 2018 students in all classes in Prep to Year Six will be invited to attend the Kaboom Percussion Incursion to be held in the Aspley State School Hall.

The Kaboom Percussion incursion performance is designed to inspire and amaze, showing the exciting possibilities of music through the fascinating world of percussion. Students and teachers alike will be captivated by Kaboom Percussions unique brand of music making, combined with elements of magic, juggling, and comedy to create an unforgettable experience that students will rave about.

The Kaboom Percussion show is not something to just sit and watch - the audience is an integral part of this interactive performance! It features a wide range of traditional and found percussion instruments, with a focus on creating incredible music with simple and common instruments and objects, and demonstrates how easily students can make music with things in their own environment.

This performance is part of Aspley State Schools Music Education Program and will build upon work completed by Mrs McIntyre and Mrs Napur and the Aspley school children in the music classroom where they explore and develop their musical skills and creativity through a practical approach to understanding musical elements. Presenting a live concert experience to school students is one component of this program that aims to inspire and motivate students through music. Outlined below are the three Kaboom Percussion shows that will be held through-out the school day on Tuesday 29th May 2018.

Please ensure that the permission slip with payment is returned to the school office by Tuesday 22nd May, 2018. Mrs McIntyre and Mrs Napur are looking forward to seeing everyone joining in with Kaboom Percussion!

CURRENT AND UPCOMING MUSICAL EVENTS - TERM TWO 2018

Music Performance Uniforms

The Aspley Performance Uniform has now arrived at the Aspley Shop. The Aspley Uniform Shop will be open on the following days and times Tuesday 8th May 8.00am – 9.00am/ Wednesday 9th May 8.00am – 9.00am and Thursday 10th May 3.00pm – 3.45pm for families who pre-ordered the music performance uniform to collect and pay. There will be a small amount of uniforms available for families who did not pre-order.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWS

2018 ASPLEY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TOUR – FRASER COAST –

Instrumental Music students who participate in the Senior Concert Band and the Senior String Orchestra ONLY have received a parent information letter regarding the 2018 Aspley Instrumental Music Tour to the Fraser Coast in September 2018. This is our eighth Music Tour since 2003 and all were a huge success, with students enjoying this exciting three-day tour immensely. Thank you to the families who have returned the expression of interest and the $100.00 deposit for this tour. This is greatly appreciated. We are asking that families return the expression of interest and deposit slip to the school office no later than Friday 11th May 2018. This Music Tour will be a tremendous experience for all involved and we look forward to your child participating in this exciting and unique event.

EDUCATION QUEENSLAND METROPOLITIAN REGION NORTHSIDE JUNIOR STRING CAMP & JUNIOR BAND BLITZ

Thank you to the Instrumental music students and their families for returning the medical/consent forms and payment to participate in the both the Education Queensland Metropolitan Region Northside Junior String Camp and Northside Junior Band Blitz. Please read the information below regarding these exciting camps. For further in-depth detail, please refer to the parent information letter that was distributed to participating families:

Northside Junior Band Blitz – Woodwind/ Brass/ Percussion 2018 Beginner Instrumentalists

The Junior Band Blitz one-day workshop will bring together Instrumental Music students from a number of cluster schools to participate in intensive tuition from Instrumental Music Teachers, ensemble playing and at the conclusion of the workshop a free concert for parents. This event promises to be a wonderful opportunity for children to be involved in an intensive workshop with many students from the area. All Woodwind/ Brass/ Percussion students who commenced learning an instrument at the start of this year will attend the Northside Junior Band Blitz Workshop on Wednesday, 6th of June 2018 at Aspley State School.

Northside Junior String Camp – (String students in Year 4 or students in their 2nd year of learning strings ONLY)

The Northside Junior String Camp will bring together Instrumental Music students from a number of cluster schools to participate in intensive tuition from Instrumental Music Teachers, ensemble playing and at the conclusion of the camp a free concert for parents/carers. This event promises to be a wonderful opportunity for your child to be involved in an intensive workshop with many students from the area.

The details for the camp are as follows:

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TIMETABLE

A reminder to students to ensure that you refer to your instrumental lesson times on the timetable that your instrumental music teacher has distributed to you for your weekly lessons and ensemble rehearsals. Please ensure that you arrive at your instrumental music lessons on time, ready to start music making with your instrumental music teacher. Please note the following changes/additions (outlined on your timetables) for the following dates:

1. Monday 7th May – Labour Day Public Holiday
2. Wednesday 16th May – Naplan (Senior Band, Stage Band and some group lessons are on as per timetabled)
3. Thursday 17th May – String Orchestra is cancelled (due to Naplan testing) however, all group lessons are on through-out the school day for students uninvolved in Naplan testing.

Happy Music Making to you all
The Aspley Music Department

Library News

Aspley State School Book Fair

The first Book Fair for the year starts next week. The Book Fair is based in the school library and will be open for browsing and purchasing from Tuesday 8th until Wednesday 16th May. Classes have booked in to attend the Book Fair and all students who visit the Book Fair and complete a Wish List form will receive an entry into our raffle to win one of two $20.00 Book Fair Vouchers. Parents are also welcome to bring their children before and after school on the following days:

Before School: Thursday 10th, Friday 11th, Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th May from 8 – 8:30am.
After school: Tuesday 8th and Tuesday 15th May from 3 – 3:30pm.

We are also open for our exciting Family Afternoon on Thursday 10th May from 3-4pm. Our Family Afternoon will include a visit from a very special guest so book the date and join us for lots of fun! All Aspley State School children who attend the Family Afternoon will receive an entry into a special raffle to win a $20 Book Fair Voucher to spend at the Book Fair.

Who has joined Godzilla?

More animals have joined the library menagerie. Stumpy, Cranky and No-Name are Eastern Blue Tongue Skinks and have been my class pets for the past 5 years. They are very tame and love attention.

ICAS

A reminder that our first ICAS morning will be Tuesday 8th May. Students are asked to arrive at 7:30am for a 7:45am start. A note with specific information for those students participating in the Digital Technologies test will be in your pigeon holes this week.

Premier’s Reading Challenge 2018

Aspley State School is once again participating in the Premier’s Reading Challenge. Reading commences on 14th May and runs through until 25th August. For more information, see either your child’s class teacher or the staff in the library.

National Simultaneous Storytime

Wednesday 23rd May is the date for the 2018 National Simultaneous Storytime which aims to promote the value of reading and literacy. Children all over Australia and New Zealand will be having the book Hickory Dickory Dash read to them at 11am AEST. Watch for more information in the coming weeks.

Happy reading!

Mrs Linda Hamilton
Teacher in Charge of the Library

Drama Club

With a term down the Annie Jr rehearsals are well and truly underway with children eagerly anticipating their upcoming performances in August. The Cast, Mrs Vener, Mr Cooke, Miss Turner, Ms Harvey and Mrs Macca are rehearsing weekly on a Tuesday and Thursday during lunch breaks and after school fine tuning their acting, singing and dancing skills. Individual scenes have all been blocked and we are now moving into the next phase of direction by combining scenes over the following weeks. Students will now be expected to have learnt and memorised their individual lines as we transition into the off booklet phase. A reminder for cast and crew to check the schedule on EdStudio and remind parents if they have not already joined class dojo please do so.

We are requiring some talented seamstresses to assist in the sewing and altering of costumes and a call out to any ‘handy’ crafts people to help with the construction of our set. If you can assist with any of the above please email dramaclub@aspleyss.com.au.

Please ensure that you keep up to date with notices and announcements through the fortnightly school newsletter from now on.

Sparrows Soccer

The weather was glorious and the enthusiasm from the Aspley Sparrows was electric on Thursday the 27th of April. Only our second week back to training this term and we were lucky to experience and enjoy being instructed by The FCB Soccer School Brisbane, the first School of FC Barcelona Academy in Australia.

Un, dos, tres, Barca! The children were divided into two groups. Each group had twenty minutes to be involved with drills from the knowledgeable coaches. The Aspley Sparrows were all eager to learn new skills and demonstrate their own prowess! Congratulations to all the players who were well mannered, keen and prompt to training.

Another highlight for Sparrows was accomplished on the last day of school, Term 1. Four teams of students from Years 5 and 6 went to Aspley State High School to compete in The Eagles Cup. All children performed to the best of their ability and with sportsmanship to be proud of, and we came home with the championship titles in both the boy and girl competitions. Special thanks to Ms Oliver, Mr Schmidt, Mrs Karen Boardman, Mr Andrew Revie, Mrs Leigh Anne Rohde and Mr Brett Testa who assisted the teams on the day. Well done Sparrows for embracing our motto “SWIFT. SPIRITED. SOCIAL.” and coming home with the win!!!!!

School Study Tour 2018

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 17 Japanese students aged 14-15 years old, will be arriving on the 19th of August and departing on the 1st 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 families are 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 in future newsletters. Miss Mira Ponti (LOTE Teacher) has recently been accredited as an Officer of Study Tours and she too will be working with me on this Study Tour. We both hope that you will be able to help us in providing homestay and that it proves to be a rewarding experience for you and your family.

Thank you.

Rowena Mina (6M) and Mira Ponti (LOTE Teacher)

Student Council News

Entertainment Books

A flyer is attached with details regarding the 2018 - 2019 Brisbane Entertainment Books. This is a student council initiative to help our year 6 cohort to raise funds for their Canberra trip.

Camp Australia

P&C News

P&C News 4 May 2018

May the Fourth be with You!

I am pleased to announce that we have filled the executive and sub-committee chair roles, and would like to thank the following members of our community for taking on these volunteer positions:

Vice President: Barb Rushe
Secretary: Natalie Caskie
Treasurer: Simon Pritchard
Aspley Swim Club: Angela Johnson
Aspley Building & Maintenance Chair: Dave Kerr

The executive will continue to support our Aspley Community Spirit sub-committee and help parent and staff teams who have volunteered to run key events. We thank Jodie Parke and Thuy Poh (Mother's and Father's Day Stalls), Rowan Alick (Music Night), and Elissa Molloy (School Disco). We are still looking for a volunteer who'd like to work with the Tuckshop in planning something for the Sports Days held in June (eg. a Bake Stall, or BBQ).

For more information about the P&C, please visit the school website via the link below:

UNIFORM SHOP NEWS

• Thank you to everyone for your patience and feedback as Jane and Jodie sorted the Gala Day and Cross-Country shirts. We realize the process has not been entirely parent-friendly; and we are working on a way to make the form clearer and the process easier.
• Music Uniforms will be available for collection soon – please keep an eye out for notices from Mrs Macca.
• Winter accessories (jumpers, tracksuits) will soon be available to order from Flexischools.
• Uniform Shop hours are currently Monday 8-9.45am; and Thursday 3-3.45pm.

Uniform Shop Volunteer Roster: Help is needed to sort stock and serve:

TUCKSHOP NEWS

• We are seeking feedback regarding the Tuckshop menu – what are your favourite menu items and what do your children like to order? Please email AspleyPC@gmail.com if you have any feedback.
• Sushi is currently not available to order due to lack of numbers. We hope to plan some meal deal days where sushi will be an option.
• Birthday YUM cakes are now available for order: You can order a half-slab ($15 – serves 24), full-slab ($25 – serves 48) or a double decker (as pictured – $25 serves 24); and is available in chocolate or vanilla sponge. A gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free recipe is being developed so watch this space.
    o  To order, simply email Jane with your name and contact number, and provide your child's name, class, and date the birthday cake is required. It will be delivered to the classroom just before 2nd break. Orders need to be made a minimum of 5 business days before the date required, and payment made at the time of the order. If you have any questions, please email Jane: Tuckshop.AspleySS@gmail.com

Tuckshop Volunteer Roster: Fridays are our busiest days. Just one parent per class = one shift per term. 8.30-10.30am. Help us at the link below:

EVENT UPDATES:

Movie Under the Stars

Thank you to all the staff, families and students who came along to Movie Under the Stars. We didn’t let the rain dampen our spirits and it was a very cozy evening in the hall. We raised close to $3000 which is a great effort and we will be putting that towards the playground repairs. Thank you also to Sonja Mehrtens for taking over the organization of the event this year to see it to fruition. Twilight Flicks will be running another Facebook competition in July for schools to win a movie event. Keep an eye out and be ready to share and like our school logo.

Aspley Swimming Club and Presentation Night

Congratulations to all the families involved this past season and for a wonderful presentation night held last weekend. Special thank you to Angela Johnson, Allison Dodd and Susan Brown for your leadership and commitment, and to all the volunteers who make the Swim Club the successful club that it is. The new season will begin in Term 4, so keep an eye out for when enrolments begin.

EVENTS THIS MONTH:

Raffle Bonanza

The Raffle Bonanza is now live. You would have received a note home this week and it is also available on the school website.

There will be a prize for the student who sells the most tickets (based on them being named as “referrer” in online sales) and a reward for the class who sells the most tickets (reward to be discussed with teacher). We hope you will share the link below to purchase tickets –

Manual ticket purchases are available until Monday 21st May (complete the slip at the bottom of the note sent home and return to the office); while online sales will close on Thursday 24th May, to be drawn at P&C Day on 25th May 2018. For full terms and conditions of our Raffle Bonanza, please email the P&C.

Profits made, through our Tuckshop, Uniform Shop, fundraisers like our Raffle Bonanza, and general events (such as school dances) goes back to our school and students. So, thank you again to our volunteers and to YOU, for supporting our efforts!

MOTHER’S DAY STALL: May 11th 8am to 2pm and Friday 12th May 7.45am to 9.30am.

A reminder to send your children with some $$ next Thursday so that they can choose something special for the women in their lives. Gifts range from $1 to $10 and there will be something for all mums and grandmums. Each class will have a dedicated time to come and choose their gifts on Thursday, while the stall will also be open Friday morning for anyone who has missed out or would like to make additional purchases. Help is always appreciated – check out what times are needed at our sign-up link. Dads and grand-dads are welcome! Go to the link below:

P&C WORKING BEE: Saturday 19th May (1-4.30pm) and Sunday 20th May (8-11.30am) –

Help our school shine! We are looking for painters, planters, and handy-folk to help us repair and brighten some of our indoor and outdoor spaces. It’s a great way to meet new friends and we always enjoy a bit of a chat while we work. Children are welcome to attend and many love to wield a paint brush. We will put on some refreshments after each session. Sign up whether you can stay for an hour or three – many hands make light work!

The P&C and HOLT BOLT presents - PROJECT UNBREAKABLE: Friday 25th May 2018 –

To celebrate P&C DAY, Holt Bolt and the P&C will sponsor a free breakfast, and welcome special guest speaker, Richard Holt to address Year 4 to 6 student and any interested parents and carers, on the topics of leadership, building resilience, and the “unbreakable” personality. A note came home earlier this week, which is also available on the school website. Bookings are essential and close 21 May 2015. Book your free ticket now at the link below:

P&C DAY Morning Tea – Friday 25th May 2018 – First break: We invite all families to a P&C morning tea to celebrate P&C Day. It is also Under 8s Day, so if you plan on being a spectator, please join us as we celebrate and share the work of our P&C. Meet in Camp Australia/OHSC room. If you are attending, please RSVP to AspleyPC@gmail.com by 21 May for catering purposes.

and finally…

ANZAC BEARS TO SCHOOLS:

This year commemorates 100 years since the end of the Great War (World War I). Parents and staff are invited to chip in to donate these specifically designed bears to our school library, so that our school can have access to a wonderful resource for our children to learn the significant history that allows us the freedom we enjoy today. If you are interested in contributing to the purchase of a bear, please email AspleyPC@gmail.com for further details. Alternatively, if you’d like to donate a bear, go to the link below, see which bears have already been donated to our school, and use the code B0132 when you process your order.

Thank you to the Youth Committee of Rotary Club Aspley, for donating our first bear – the Lone Pine Bear.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Touch Rugby League

TOUCH RUGBY LEAGUE IS STARTING IN TERM 2 @ ASPLEY STATE SCHOOL!

Aspley State School TRL Team

Training: Every Wednesday 3:20pm-4:20pm during school terms
Commencing: Wednesday 18th April (Week 1 - Term 2)

About TRL Juniors!

TRL (Touch Rugby League) is a fun, non-contact sport for children aged 6-11. Our Coaches focus on teaching your students to kick, catch and pass to their teammates in a friendly, fun, team environment, with support every step of the way.

Why Play TRL?

TRL focuses on your students to deliver a fun, safe and professionally run sport which is accessible to all!

1. Non-Contact Rugby League
2. Emphasis on Fun
3. Drills and Games

Vipers Netball

Krav Maga Self-Defence and Fitness Classes

Helping you succeed in life through self-defence and fitness training is our goal. To this end, from Monday 16 April 2018, we will be running a 9-week Krav Maga Course at the Aspley State School Hall.

Time: Monday 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Duration: 16 April to 11 June
Cost: $90

Please have the full amount of $90 to pay before course commencement. Limited places are available, and participants will be placed on the course on a first-in, best-dressed policy. At this stage course participants are limited to persons 13 years old and up, but we do anticipate classes to include younger participants in the near future.

For further information, you may also wish to check out our website and Facebook page. We do welcome and appreciate your support.

Facebook: ValiantKravMaga

Young Engineers

Wavell State High School – Open Information Afternoon.

Chess People

SPELD Qld Parent Expo

Green Heart Fair

Brisbane City Council’s Green Heart Fair is just over 4 weeks away.

Date: Sunday 3 June
Time: 9am – 3pm at
Where: 7th Brigade Park, Chermside

The Green Heart Fair is Brisbane’s biggest sustainable living festival, promoting innovative green living in a fun, family friendly environment for all residents to come and enjoy.

The Fair welcomes over 100 of Brisbane’s leading sustainability organisations, community groups, artisans, foodies, green thumbs, conservationists, businesses and eco experts sharing information and knowledge with Brisbane residents on how to live more sustainably.

Fair goers are treated to heaps of fun, free activities and entertainment throughout the day. Check out our jam-packed schedule here via the link below.