14 September 2018

Newsletter Articles

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 2018

PRINCIPAL’S NEWS

As end of term three draws to a close we are proud of our achievements at Aspley State School. We have been delighted with the learning achievements and many events that have occurred this term. Term 3 events have included: NADOC Week, Kokoda Challenge, North District Sports, Sparrows Soccer; ICAS Competitions; Music Gala Concert; Annie Jnr Musical; hosting study tours from Japan and Taiwan; Malaysian Principal Exchange; Fraser Coast Music Tour; Literacy Olympics; The Real Me Program; Band Performances; Year 6 Canberra Trip; Parent Teacher Interviews, Premier’s Reading Challenge; Aspley Reading Club; Composting and Gardening; Leadership Training for Year 5 ; Prep excursions to Bunyaville and Woolworths; Year 4 Camp; T20 Milo District Cricket Cup; Writer’s Club excursion to State Library; Aspley Speaks Out (semi-finals); school disco; Prep Parent Information Night; Eagles Cup Soccer and more! With all that learning and fun activities, we can be proud and we are all looking forward to a happy holiday!

Swimming

In term 4, students in Prep, years 4, 5 and 6, will be invited to participate in swimming lessons at Aspley State School. The Swim Program is provided by Swim Solutions. For Prep it includes 7 x 40 minute lessons and a water fun day. For students in year 4, 5 and 6 they will benefit from 8 swimming lessons and the swimming carnival. The swimming permission form will be distributed to families next week.

Swimming commences in week 1 of term 4. Please ensure that children participating in swimming come with a swim cap, sunsafe swimmers (rash vest), towel, thongs, sunscreen and goggles (optional).

Date claimers:

• Water Fun Day for Prep – Thursday 29 November 2018
• Swimming Carnival Year 4-6 – Thursday 6 December 2018.

Student Attendance

It is important that students attend every school day. Every day counts! Parents /carers we ask that you to act to minimise any time away from school and learning, for your child, as best as possible.

Learning is the important work of children. Together we want to give children their best possible chance for success at school and beyond.

NAPLAN

NAPLAN provides a snapshot of a child’s achievement in the fundamental skills of literacy and numeracy, at a single point in time. The data provided can be used by families, schools and education systems to support students in their learning. Individual student results should always be considered together with other school-based assessments.

Queensland students in year 3 and year 5 received their individual NAPLAN reports last week. We are very proud of the Aspley State School students’ achievements!

Year 3 Mean Scale Score by Strands

Year 5 Mean Scale Score by Strands

In 2019 writing and specialist science, lessons and transdisciplinary inquiry learning will continue as the school improvement agenda.

See National Assessment Program (NAP) website:

Early Years Playground

We are excited that the tenders for the early years playground have been finalised and we look forward to the site works commencing in the coming month. The existing climbing net will be relocated into the new playground space and the small, existing playground will be relocated to the Prep playground. All going to schedule, and weather pending, we hope to finalise the new playground this year.

Ongoing works will continue to redevelop this area of the school, as funds become available to establish the path extensions, gardens and an outdoor learning area and tiered seating.

Armistice Centenary - Honour their Spirit!

2018 is the centenary of Armistice. One hundred years ago on, 11 November 1918, four bloody years of brutal conflict came to an end. Almost 62,000 Australians died fighting for our freedom and in service of our nation.

In commemoration of the significant event Aspley State School has commenced an art project to create three, large wall murals. Through funding made available from the Australian Government, Armistice Centenary Grant Program students in year five will work with Artist Wendy Cumes, to create an artwork for the Geebung RSL, the Member of Lilley and for Aspley State School.

On the evening of Wednesday 7th November 2018, students from nine local schools, will perform in the Armistice Centenary Concert held at the Aspley State School hall. This is an event which will commemorate the Australian men and women who have served in the military forces and the coming of peace after World War II.

Read more about the Centenary of Armistice at:

Year 6 Canberra Trip 18-23 August 2019

Each year, students in Year 6 are invited to participate in a trip to Canberra, the National Capital. This excursion is a significant cost for families. In an effort to reduce the cost we invite parents to be active in fund raising.

Parents / carers of the current year 5 students are invited to meet at 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm on Tuesday 18 September 2018 in the school library. This meeting is for parents to plan fund raising efforts, to reduce the cost of the 2019 Canberra Trip. All fund raising for camp is to be approved through the P & C Association. This meeting aims to plan a proposal of activities that will be provided to the P & C for their endorsement.

Next week students will receive an Expression of Interest Form to indicate their participation or non-participation in the 2019 trip to Canberra. From these responses an invoice will be raised for the deposit in Week 2, Term 4. The initial deposit will be $250 and will be due on 2 November 2018 (Week 4 Term 4).

Please see the table below f or the proposed schedule of required payments:

Aspley State School History

Today a local resident, Mr Keys, bought in a page from a book (title unknown), which provides interesting history of “Aspley-The Name”. The article provides a fascinating insight into the local and school history.

Click here to view the article.

Have your say on the future of sport and recreation in Queensland

Sport and recreation make a significant contribution to the health of Queenslanders, our communities and the economy.

Over the coming months, the Department of Housing and Public Works is asking Queenslanders for their feedback on the barriers preventing participation in sport and recreation, and ways to address these challenges.

Feedback will shape the future of sport and recreation in the state through the Queensland Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2019–2029, due for release in early 2019.

Have your say online before 12 October.

Literacy Olympics

This week, sixteen students, in four teams, from year five and year six, participated in a challenging and fun day at Wavell State High School’s Literacy Olympics. This an annual event which challenges children to work in teams to display their English knowledge and skills and apply their understanding of Social Science and The Arts. The children especially enjoyed the music and Aussie foods categories. Team one Year 5 from Aspley State School were the runners up in their competition. All children thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thank you to Miss Hinds, Mrs Evans and Mrs Boaler for their support for the teams.

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS NEWS

Battle for Australia Commemoration Service

On Wednesday 5 September, Mrs Boaler and Charlotte Scott represented Aspley State School at the Battle for Australia Commemoration. The Federal Government proclaims Australia’s Commemoration Days. Among those for war, in order of significance, is The Battle for Australia (the first Wednesday in September) in third place, only after Anzac Day and Remembrance Day. The Battle for Australia commemorates the service of Australians in a number of conflicts that threatened the freedom and safety of Australia between 1942 and 1945, during World War Two. The most notable of these are The Battle of the Coral Sea, Kokoda and Milne Bay. For more information regarding the Battle for Australia please click on the link below.

Year 4 Camp

At the beginning of this week I had the pleasure of attending camp with the Year 4 students and their teachers. Mr Thomas and Chappy (Mrs Ten Cate) also joined us at Alexandra Headlands. The students were kept very busy with team building activities conducted by Character Builders, beach activities with the Alexandra Headlands Surf Life Saving club and a competitive night of Ten Pin bowling. The students were out of their comfort zones a number of times and were able to face some of the challenges with determination and courage. For some of our students, being away from home for the first time proved to be the challenge that they overcame.

Prep Information Night on Wednesday 19 September

We are having our Preparatory Information Night on Wednesday 19 September from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the school hall.

At the information night, new parents to the school will have the opportunity to meet members of the P and C, our Student Services Support team, the ‘Speechie’, an Occupational Therapist, the tuckshop convenor, our school principal and administration team, the Aspley State School Foundation coordinator and the OSHC (our before and after school care service) team.

This will give parents a chance to find out about the school, learn about our direction for 2019 and beyond and be part of the school community. It is an exciting time for all new parents and first time Prep parents, as this will help make your child’s transition to the school smoother. This is a parent or caregiver only night.

On Wednesday, 5 December at 9:00am to 10:15am, is Prep Orientation morning. This is the morning when you and your child will meet the 2019 teachers and visit the classrooms. You will also get to meet with the parents and the other children in your child’s class.

Please mark these dates on your calendars.

Curriculum News

Yuiko – 6O

Yuiko was selected to participate in the show camp as a journalist during Ekka week. This was a great honour and Yuiko had to complete an online course including a range of assessments to be selected.

Please see the attached documents to learn more about what Yuiko did on her camp.

Junior Writers

Brisbane Writers Club Excursion 2018

By Caitlin P 2S

We went to the Brisbane Writers Festival on Wednesday, the 4th of September. We met four authors, Davina Bell, Kate and Jol Temple, and Pete Carneves, and we were able to get autographs from all of them.

We met Davina Bell first. She told us that, to make a great story, you have to combine your imagination with real life experience. She also said, to read a lot.

The next talk was presented by Kate and Jol Temple. They spoke about where they get their inspirations. For example, they were inspired by their family and other people.

Finally we went to a presentation by Pete Carnavas. He spoke about having fun with drawing and we drew with our eyes closed.

I really enjoyed going to the Brisbane Writers Festival and meeting all the interesting authors!

Writers’ Club Excursion to Brisbane Writers’ Festival

Written by Tiffany P 3K

On the 4th of September 2018 the Junior Writers’ Club went to the Brisbane Writers’ Festival. We met 4 authors, Davina Bell, Kate and Jol Temple and Peter Carnavas. All the students had a wonderful day meeting authors, getting autographs and most importantly, having fun.

Firstly, we met Davina Bell and she told us about how important it is to use real life experiences in your stories as well as some actions. She also talked about how her writing career started. Davina Bell told us where she got her inspiration from and where we can get ours. She read her book she wrote when she was 8 years old called Aunt Milly-Mox the Dragon.

Afterwards, we went to Kate and Jol Temple and they talked about writing differently. Kate and Jol were very funny. They also spoke about what inspired them to write and they said to use a little bit of rhyming words. They’ve written books such as Captain Jimmy Cook, Carrot Parrot, Room on the Rock and Are My Bottom?

Last but not least, we met Peter Carnavas who is an author as well as an illustrator. He taught us to draw varieties of pictures e.g a portrait of yourself with our eyes closed. Some of the tips he gave us is not to use a rubber and think outside the box. We drew a lot of pictures and at the end he read a book called My Mum is a Magician. We had lots of fun listening to Peter Carnavas.

At the end of the day we were all tired but, had tons of fun! We were all excited when we took the bus home because we couldn’t wait to tell everyone about this amazing trip. Now we know how to write a better story and have fun all at the same time!

6DA – Vision Australia Class Pet

Here’s Amber, our Vision Australia sponsored class pet.

Our latest letter from Amber thanks us for our ongoing sponsorship and tells us that she has just turned one. She celebrated her birthday at the park and got treats.

Amber is doing well I’m her training and is being assessed to see if she is ready to go to Camp Seeing Eye Dog. If she passes, she will graduate in 6 months and we’ll be invited to see her handed over to her new owner.

6DA Gets Crabby!

This term, students in 6D have been learning about environmental sustainability in English, tourism and its impact on the environment in HASS and designing and creating environmental housing for native wildlife in Design Technology.

Together, they created and designed a habitat plan to welcome some new 6D members to the class. They are proud to introduce Cobber, Gary and Mr Krabs, their class Hermit Crabs, to the Aspley community.

With daily feeding, cleansed sea and fresh water and habitat upkeep, the 6D team have welcomed the responsibility of being caring, reflective, responsible pet owners.

Are you feeling Crabby? Pick up an information brochure from 6D if you would like to know more about these friendly, social animals today!

5F – Art

This term the year 5’s have been working on a range of activities which include pastel cross sections of a variety of fruits and stunning silhouettes.

We have been focusing on line, colour and shape. Included are an assortment of pieces that some of the children have completed.

Aren’t they fantastic?

Next term, we will be completing our collages. We have also done some fantastic work around Armistice/Remembrance Day with our resident artist, Wendy.

Beautiful poppies to remember those that have fallen in the wars.

Mrs. Francis and 5F

Year 2 Team

Stepping Into History – Year 2 HASS Incursion

Year 2 students were taken back in time this week and explored some older technologies at their incursion. Students experienced some hands on fun making butter and juice, dressing up to enjoy a tea party, using a typewriter and slate, using a washboard and learning old games. This has allowed the students to gain a better understanding as to how the changes in technologies have affected our daily lives.

We attended our History Incursion at the hall. Some items that we saw from the past were elastics, typewriter, irons and skipping ropes. I enjoyed playing with the spinning toys that you push really hard and typing my name with the typewriter. My favourite part was playing elastics in the games area, it was really fun. Something new I did was tasted all the types of tea, I really liked the ginger and lemon grass. -Henry W (2S)

I loved making butter and eating it on bread, yum! It was interesting to play with the old toys. I loved the tea party but I didn’t like the tea. I liked washing the clothes on the washboard with my friends. - Selin Y (2D)

BOOST – Year 2 and Year 4

The Year 2 and 4 Boost cycle focussed on improving writing, in particular sentence structure for year 2 and paragraph writing for year 4 students.

Some of the year 2 students used their sentence writing skills and their imagination to write a short narrative. These were published and have been sent to the library for others to read and enjoy. The improvement of all students’ writing continues to be a school priority and the willingness to share writing and seek and respond to feedback is integral to this plan.

Aspley Speaks Out

It is time for our school’s annual speaking competition “Aspley Speaks Out”.

At Aspley State School, we believe it is important to provide opportunities for students to develop their varied talents. We are proud to promote Aspley Speaks Out as a program that enables all children in Years 5 and 6 to set attainable goals, produce quality speeches and appreciate their own and their peers’ talents and achievements.

This term, students have presented speeches to their class peers, from which five students from each class were chosen to present at the semi-finals held over the past two Mondays.

Each of the semi-finalists did a wonderful job entertaining fellow classmates, teachers and judges with their interesting, amusing and heartfelt speeches. We are pleased to announce the finalists for Aspley Speaks Out 2018, in no particular order;

These finalists will present their speeches at a special Aspley Speaks Out finals evening on Wednesday 17 October at 6:30pm in our school hall. We invite parents, family members and other interested members of the school community to join us to help acknowledge and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our wonderful Years 5 and 6 students.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the finals.

Sonia Vener
Aspley Speaks Out Co-ordinator

Microsoft Office for Students (It's free!)

The Queensland Department of Education have secured a deal so that Microsoft Office 365 for Students is available to install at home on up to five devices for free.

Instructions to download and install the Microsoft Office applications is available in the following two documents: -

School Council

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Cameron Langton moved, Mrs Rossiter seconded, that at its meeting on the 5 November 2018, the Aspley State School Council amend its constitution dated the 20 May 2014, by adopting in lieu thereof the amended version attached hereto.

School Council Update

I would like to take this opportunity to thank two retiring members of the current School Council for their diligence and active service over the past two years. Mr Stephen Solly was voted onto the School Council as a Parent Representative and has served as the Council Chair for 2018. Mrs Nelma Wright was voted onto the School Council for a second term as the Teaching Staff Representative.

Notice of Upcoming Aspley State School Council Elections

Elected Staff Member

Take notice that the election for a teaching staff member of the Aspley State School Council will be held at Aspley State School on the Monday 22 October 2018.

The final date for receipt of the nominations will be 4:30pm on Monday 8 October 2018.

Nominations must be made on the attached form and will be accepted at any time prior to the final date.

Elected Parent Member

Take notice that the election for a parent member of the Aspley State School Council will be held at Aspley State School at 7:00pm on 23 October 2018 immediately prior to the scheduled P&C Meeting.

The final date for receipt of the nominations will be 4:30pm on Tuesday 9 October 2018.

Nominations must be made on the attached form and will be accepted at any time prior to the final date.

Scrutineers

Each candidate may appoint by written notice to the returning officer, one scrutineer for the examination of the voting papers received by the returning officer, to be present when the returning officer opens the ballot box containing the voting papers on the day of the election.

The returning officer must receive a notice of an appointment of a scrutineer by a candidate not less than 5 days prior to the day of the election.

Please find attached an application for school council.

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 attending school and safe.

Road Safety

Sports News

Metropolitan Track and Field

Congratulations to the following students who qualified for the Metropolitan Track and Field Team, who will travel to Cairns for the Queensland State Track and Field Championships later this month –

Eli (Grade 4) – sprints
Jalun (Grade 4) – sprints
Max (Grade 4) – discus
Oliver (Grade 5) – 800m and 1500m

We wish them all the best of luck from the Aspley Community.

T20 Blast Cricket Competition

Well done to all the students who attended the Cricket T20 Blast Competition on Thursday 13 September at Albany Creek – Southpine Sports Complex.

District Sport

Important Trial dates -

**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

EDUCATION QUEENSLAND SINGFEST 2018

Congratulations to the Senior and Boys choristers who participated in the 2018 Education Queensland SingFest held at the Old Museum Building on Friday 31 August. Our 54 young choralists who participated in this magical musical choral experience had an amazing day filled with learning and laughter with their wonderful choral conductor Paul Jarman and 170 children from various Education Queensland State Schools around Brisbane. The choral students workshopped 5 pieces - The Eye of The Needle, Let Go The Long White Sails, Why We Sing, Kusimama and Always Remember and performed these beautiful songs in a twilight concert held at the Old Museum Building. Thank you to those families who were able to attend this concert to support our young singers.

A very big thank you to our wonderful parent/teacher supervisors who made this day such a successful excursion for our young choralists. This was a truly wonderful opportunity our singers and we are looking forward to participating in this event once again in 2019.

AUSTRALIAN GIRLS CHOIR ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP – FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

All girls in Prep through to Year Six have this week received a flyer from the Australian Girls Choir advertising their upcoming assessment workshop that will be held on Friday 21 September from 10.30am – 11.15 in the music classroom. The group assessment workshop includes singing and movement activities and is designed to be a fun and positive experience. Parents are asked to return the permission slip to the school office if they are interested in having their daughter involved in this workshop. Interested students will be assessed as a group by one of the Australian Girls Choir tutors and each student will be sent an encouraging written reporting following the workshop.

FOOTSTEPS DANCE PROGRAM – TERM FOUR (PREP – YEAR THREE)

In Term Four 2018, each child in classes from Prep through to Year Three at Aspley State School will be participating in an 8 week dance program with the Footsteps Dance Company. This dance program has been specifically designed for young children by the Footsteps Dance Company to meet the HPE dance requirements, Smart Moves Program and the Arts Australian Curriculum.

Students in Prep to Year Three have received a parent information letter outlining the finer details of participating in this wonderful dance incursion. We highly encourage participation from ALL students in Prep through to Year Three and feel that this dance course would be highly beneficial to your child.

The cost of this course is $24.00 for the eight dance sessions. Please ensure you return the permission slip with payment to the school office no later than this Friday 14 September 2018.

A reminder that the Footsteps dance sessions will be held each Friday commencing in Week One of Term Four and concluding in Week Eight Term Four, 2018. The Footsteps Dance sessions will run as follows:

CURRENT AND UPCOMING MUSICAL EVENTS - TERM THREE/FOUR 2018

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWS

MUSIC TOUR

Congratulations to all musicians on the music tour last week. It was truly a wonderful experience and a highlight in our music calendar. I am so proud of the efforts of all our students and the way they represented our school. Wherever we played, the students were complimented on their behaviour, their skills and their professionalism. Thanks to the wonderful parents who joined us for the ride. It was brilliant to have you part of the team. Special thanks to Gwen Hinds and Amanda Jerram for all their hard work in assisting to coordinate the tour. It is exhausting, but rewarding work.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC RECRUITMENT 2019

Students from Year 2 (Strings) and 3 (Woodwind/Brass and Percussion) have until the end of the term to return their Expression of Interest form (forms to be returned to the school office by Friday 21 September 2018) for the 2019 intake for Instrumental Music. Testing will begin at the beginning of Term 4. If you have further questions regarding this exciting process, please contact Mrs McIntyre.

MUSIC MUSTER & HONOURS MUSIC CAMP

Week 10 is a big week for district camps. Our Music Muster is happening on Monday 17 September for intermediate players and our Honours Music Camp from 18-20th September for the advanced players. Please refer to your parent notes for information.

LESSON AND REHEARSAL CANCELLATIONS

A reminder to students to ensure that you refer to your instrumental lesson times on the timetable that your instrumental music teacher have distributed to you for your weekly lessons and ensemble rehearsals. Please note the following changes/additions (outlined on your timetables) for the following dates:

1. Monday 17 September/ Wednesday 19 September/ Thursday 20 September – All ensemble and Woodwind/Brass/Percussion and String group lessons are cancelled as Ms Jabs and Ms Jerram are in attendance at the Music Muster and Honours Music Camp.
2. Monday 8 & Wednesday 10 October (Term 4) – All Woodwind/Brass/Percussion ensemble and group lessons will resume Week 2 of Term 4.

Happy Music Making to you all
The Aspley Music Department

Sparrows

What a great season! Next Tuesday 18 September will be our final training session. Eagles Cup is on Thursday so therefore we will not train that day! Our break up session will consist of awards giving, a game, followed by a sausage sizzle. A letter has gone home asking all students to contribute $2 towards the morning. The session will run from 7:30- 8:15 am.

Thanks
Elissa Molloy

Early Act Club

(Managed by Mr Grove and Mrs Wright).

As part of the preparation and lead up to the club’s Term 3 project – support of and donations to, RSPCA – the club was very pleased to welcome its Senior Media Advisor for Qld, Mr Michael Beatty. Mr Beatty spoke to the children for a short time, informing them of the huge number of animals they care for annually, with a large proportion being able to be brought back to health and then re-housed. RSPCA continues to seek out willing foster carers.

Due to the promotion at school assembly by means of power point presentations prepared by the students and quality posters for posting around the school and on collections bins, a wonderful response was achieved for the collection old blankets and towels (and some new items!) as well as some nonperishable pet foods, during the week of 3 – 7 Sept.

The club would like to sincerly thank all who donated so generously, for the welfare of the animals in the care of RSPCA.

Acknowledgement is certainly given to the students of Earlyact who showed their commitment to this project and continue to understand the importance of caring for all living things in their environment.

Margaret Buchanan.
Aspley Rotary.

Library

Exciting News for Year One Students

Following a successful trial with 1B this term, the remaining year one classes are now borrowing two home readers from the library as part of their weekly library lesson. This change offers several benefits as students now have a wider range of texts from which to select their home reader and it also allows us to better track resources.

Your child’s teacher has supplied the library with their Home Reading Level. This is two levels below their in-class Instructional Level of Reading. The books your child is bringing home to read to you should not have too many difficult words in them. The texts should be at a level that allows your child to focus on their expression and fluency while reading. If you have any queries or concerns about your child’s level of home reading, please see your child’s class teacher.

Your support in assisting your year one student to remember their waterproof library bag on their designated day/s, see below, is appreciated. Please note that some year one classes have chosen to come to the library for a ten minute time-slot on a second day, either Monday or Friday, to change their home readers.

Last Day for Borrowing This Term

So that our library collection can be accounted for, yesterday, Thursday 13 September, was the last day for borrowing this term and we are asking for all books to be returned by Wednesday 19 September. There will be no borrowing from the school library over the school holiday period; instead, we would encourage students to continue to read through the access to DET online books, home collection, classroom collections, or visiting the Brisbane City Council library for borrowing. The link to find your nearest BCC Library is:

Brisbane City Council School Holiday Activities

The Brisbane City Council has a range of activities available over the school holidays. The link is:

New Hama Bead Colours Just In

We have a new selection of Hama Beads in the library ready for Monday’s Hama Bead Workshop. We now have the pastel colours as well as the regular bright colours available for students to choose from when designing their creations.

Please assist us in reminding your students that the library is only open at first break. Students are welcome to come into the library to read, browse and borrow. In addition, we have a lunchtime activities roster. Please see below for the activities available.

Lost or Overdue Books

Thank you to those families who have been unearthing missing library books and returning them to the library as this ensures that we have resources that are available for others to use. Overdue Notices are printed every second week and given to class teachers for the students in their class who have overdue library books. If the book is not returned, then an invoice is generated and sent home via the parent’s email address to assist in the replacement of the missing book/s.

Caring for our books by always using a Waterproof Library Bag.

This term in their Library Lessons, students in Prep and Year One have been learning how to care for their library books. One of the easiest ways we can do this is to always have a waterproof library bag when borrowing from the library. Your support in ensuring that your child uses a waterproof library bag rather than a calico/cotton bag or a plastic folder is appreciated. The Uniform shop sells the recommended library bag (green) for $15.00.

Library Opening Hours

The library is open every morning before school from 8:00 – 8:30am for parents to bring their children to borrow. After borrowing, the student must return to the waiting area at the hall. The Library is also open for student borrowing every day after school until 3:15pm, excluding Tuesday. We are also open at first break playtime. Please remember that your child can only borrow if they have a waterproof library bag with them. A plastic folder or a calico/cotton bag is not suitable and students will not be able to borrow from the collection using these items.

Coles Sports for Schools

Thank you to our school community for your enthusiastic participation in the Coles Sports For Schools promotion. This year we received over 74 000 vouchers and these were used to select a variety of sports equipment for use in our school programs. These items were recently received and are displayed in the photo below.

ICAS

The results for the English test are back and will be presented to students on Monday 17 September during our weekly assembly.

Linda Hamilton
Teacher in Charge of the Library

Chaplaincy

Operation Christmas Child is up and running! We are very excited to give to children in need around the world. For the students and families participating in Operation Christmas Child, please find below a list of appropriate and inappropriate items to pack in your shoebox:

Please pack:

• Something to wear (t-shirt, shorts, beanie, sandals, hat)
• Something to love (teddy bear, soft toy)
• Something special (tote bag, sunglasses, craft, stickers, a personal note or photo)
• Something for school (exercise book, pencil case, pencils, sharpener, eraser)
• Something to play with (tennis ball, skipping rope, slinky)
• Something for personal hygiene (soap, face towel, toothbrush, hairbrush, hair clips)

Please do not pack:

• Anything that could leak or melt (shampoo, bubbles, toothpaste, play dough, crayons)
• Food or lollies of any kind
• Second hand items
• Breakable items (porcelain figurines, mirrors)
• Scary items (toy military figures, skull and crossbones)
• Money, playing cards or dominoes

You can continue to purchase shoeboxes for $2 from Chappy Sinead in the Blue Room.

Camp Australia

P&C News

As we head into the last week of Term 3, we will finish week 9 with a bit of a boogie at the Super Hero Disco – Tickets are $7 at the door, and there will be drinks, hotdogs, sweets, glow products and a whole lot of fun to be had. Prep to Years 2 Disco starts at 5.30pm, while Years 3 to 6 Disco will start at 6.45pm. We also have a raffle prize pack to keep the kids busy over the school holidays that includes a family pass to Tiddlywinks, a footy and drink bottle from TRL, vouchers from Dominos and Laser Zone Lawnton, gift voucher from Athletes Foot and JB HiFi, as well as a free trail from Discovery Hunt – check out the link below to find out more! Finally, thank you so much to our event organisers, Mrs Elissa Molloy, Mrs Kirsti-Ann Leach, and Ms Melissa Knight, and our team of helpers on the night! We appreciate you!

Even though the term may be winding down, the P&C are picking up momentum with the planning of our Events calendar and Fundraising goals for 2019. We will be seeking the P&C’s endorsement for activities, so if you have any thoughts about what you would like to see our P&C do next year, please communicate with us at pandc@aspleyss.eq.edu.au or via our Facebook page (@AspleySSPandC). If you have a talent for event co-ordination and can assist, we’d love to hear from you!

Last weekend, Barb, Judith and I were grateful for the opportunity to attend the P&C’s Qld Conference in Brisbane where we got to mingle with parents and business providers from P&Cs all over the state. We will be providing feedback at the next P&C meeting (23 October), but Judith has generously reflected on her experience below:

"I would like to thank the P&C Community for providing me with the opportunity to attend the conference this year. As a long-term member of the P&C, I was interested to meet other people as invested in their school and children as our community is.

I attended sessions around engagement and volunteering in today’s world and how times have changed. What I have learnt from this conference is that parent engagement on all levels is still highly important not only for the school but also for our children’s social and emotional development. Being an active member of a school community harbors well-being on all levels. Interaction is important and purposeful and mutually beneficial for all involved. It instils pride and positivity for your children, seeing your family involved, and satisfaction, growth and pride for a parent/care giver providing support for both the children and the school. It provides immeasurable practical and financial benefits to the school and staff.

I have learnt that no matter how big or small, whether it is participation in the classroom, tuckshop, school grounds or the next fundraiser, for 1 hour, 1 day or once in a year, it all counts and can make more of a difference to your child and the school than you have ever thought. I look forward to working with the P&C into the future and meeting new faces the next time I help out around the school."

Judith Whitehead
Parent, Years 3 & 6

Finally, on behalf of the Association, I would like to congratulate Elaine Chu, on her successful application of the Aspley SS P&C Association Student Representation Award. This award policy was ratified by the P&C earlier this year, and awards students who achieve and represent our school at State and National levels, across all areas (whether it be sport, academically, or culture and the arts). For more details about this policy, please see P&C Documents on the school website.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

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DONATION REQUESTS – Ongoing – we are still seeking the following items if you happen to be at the shops and able to assist:

1. BOOKCASE/SHELF UNIT x 1: If you have a cube bookcase you would be willing to donate, please contact Jodie at Uniforms.AspleySS@gmail.com .
2. RECTANGULAR CLIP CONTAINER 750ml x 10 (Home & Co Brand available from KMART)
3. Heavy Gauge STAINLESS STEEL CASSEROLE DISH 24cm x 2 (ANKO brand from KMART)
4. Heavy Gauge STAINLESS STEEL 20cm POTS x 2 (ANKO brand from KMART)
5. Popping corn (corn kernels)
6. Tinned pineapple (Thin sliced in natural juice)
7. Poly bags (sandwich sized)

If you can assist with #2 - #7, please email Jane at Tuckshop.AspleySS@gmail.com to let her know!

COMMUNITY

Get started vouchers available from 25 July 2018

Queensland children and young people can apply for a Get Started voucher from 25 July 2018.

Applicants aged from 5 to 17 years may be eligible to receive a voucher valued up to $150 to help pay for the cost of joining a sport or active recreation club.

Vouchers can be used to help pay for club membership or participation fees.

Check out the club locator to find a registered club in your area or speak to your school about referring your child.

Wavell State High School Open Day

Our Annual Parent Information Evening for students commencing Year 7 at high school in 2019 will be held on Monday 17 September 2018.

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Confident Kids

Book now for our Term 4 Program

Confident Kids ® + teens is an innovative group program for kids 5-11yrs that aims to boost confidence, emotional resilience, social skills and brain power. Students discover their strengths, and build resilient thinking skills to reduce stress, anxiety, worry, or negative thinking. Our team of experienced Psychologists will coach, encourage and support your child to be all they can be! Medicare and Private health fund rebates apply. Individual sessions also available.

Register and Book online today using the link below or contact us at info@positivefamilies.com.au or 07 3096 0450 for more details.

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Your Bag Design Could Win Your School $5,000!

Coles are giving all primary and secondary school students across Australia the opportunity to design the next range of Coles reusable shopping bags and win fantastic prizes.

The new range of sturdy, durable, multi-use shopping bags are better for the environment because they can be used over and over again. These bags are also great for our community because a portion of the proceeds from the sale of these bags will go to Coles community partners.

Great Prizes for Great Designs

Each selected bag design will be rewarded with $5,000 for your school to spend on an environmental or sustainability project. Plus a $500 Coles Gift Card will be awarded to the student who created the winning design. A minimum of 7 amazing bag designs will be selected.

Each selected bag design will be rewarded with $5,000 for your school to spend on an environmental or sustainability project. Plus a $500 Coles Gift Card will be awarded to the student who created the winning design. A minimum of 7 amazing bag designs will be selected.

Bag Designs

We are looking for original bag designs that are bold, creative and desirable. Your bag design should be based on one of the following themes:

1. Nature and our environment.
2. Delicious, fresh food.
3. Happiness is....?
4. Where my imagination takes me....

The design style is completely up to students. Designs could include photography, illustrations, graphic designs or drawings. Students can enter as many times as they like however, each design must be an original. Please refer to the competition full terms and conditions on the Coles website at:

How to Enter

Full details and terms and conditions can be found on our website at:

Remember the competition closes at midnight on Monday 22nd October 2018.

Students can enter the competition as many times as they like.

We look forward to receiving many amazing designs from talented students across Australia.

Rhee Tae Kwon Do