Aspley State School
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Maundrell Terrace
Aspley QLD 4034
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Email: principal@aspleyss.eq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3863 9111
Fax: 07 3863 9100

26 April 2019

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UPCOMING EVENTS

April/May

MONDAY 29 APRIL – WEDNESDAY 1 MAY

YEAR 5 CAMP

FRIDAY 3 MAY

 OPEN DAY

MONDAY 6 MAY

LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

TUESDAY 7 MAY

P&C MEETING 7PM ASPLEY SS LIBRARY

WEDNESDAY 8 MAY

MOTHERS DAY STALL 9AM

THURSDAY 9 – FRIDAY 10 MAY

YEAR 3-6 TRACK AND FIELD CARNIVAL

THURSDAY 9 MAY

MOTHERS DAY STALL 8AM- 9AM

MONDAY 13 MAY

ASSEMBLY 2:15PM – JUNIOR CHOIR PERFORMANCE

TUESDAY 14 MAY – THURSDAY 16 MAY

NAPLAN

THURSDAY 16 MAY – THURSDAY 23 MAY

BOOK FAIR

PAYMENTS DUE

ACTIVITY

ACTION REQUIRED

2019 North Side Band Blitz workshop

Permission and Payment due by 3 May

Under 8s Day Prep-Year 2

Permission and Payment due by 10 May

Year 6 Canberra Trip

3RD deposit $250 due by 10 May

PRINCIPAL’S NEWS

Welcome Back

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all our new and existing students, and their families to Term 2. It is going to be a very busy term, but there are many exciting things for the students to look forward to.

The year 5 students have their camp next week and the athletics carnival for the students in Year 3-6 will be held in a few weeks’ time. The Book fair, Life Education and Naplan are also on this term.

The Year 1 students will have the opportunity to visit with some Firemen and discover how Fire trucks work. The Prep-2 students have Under 8’s day and their sports day later on this term. The music department have a busking competition, the Mayfair presentation, Band Blitz and the Music night.

Term 2 sees staff implementing the transdisciplinary unit they have planned during term 1. This unit is aligned to the Primary Years Programme (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate Programme. All classes will work within the transdisciplinary theme of Where We are in Place and Time for approximately 6 weeks. The transdisciplinary themes of the PYP aim to contextualise the learning for students, establishing relevance and significance for the scope of the inquiry.

Facilities

We have nearly completed laying the artificial turf around the junior playground! The painting of the Prep building, the retaining walls and seating in the Year 1 eating area is also close to completion. If weather permits, we will see these improvements next week.

When you drive past the school at night, be sure to look at the tree near the junior playground. It is beautiful!

Year 6 Canberra Trip

The invoice for the 3rd deposit has been raised for the Year 6 Canberra Trip. The invoice is for $250 and payment is due on 10 May, 2019.

NAPLAN

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests will be held for all students in Australia in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 on Tuesday 14 May to Thursday 16 May 2019.

The NAPLAN tests are designed to assess the skills of Australian students in literacy and numeracy. The specific purposes are:

  • to collect data from the population of Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students for reporting to parents/carers and schools for systematic reporting
  • to accommodate the assessment of students against national minimum standards.

A series of tests will assess areas of literacy and numeracy. The NAPLAN tests will provide all students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9 the opportunity to complete the following assessments:

Tuesday 14 May 2019

Language Conventions

Year 3 and 5 - 45 minutes

Writing

Year 3 and 5 - 40 minutes

Wednesday 15 May 2019

Reading

Year 3 - 45 minutes

Year 5 – 50 minutes

Thursday 16 May 2019

Numeracy

Year 3 - 45 minutes

Year 5 – 50 minutes

The following areas of literacy are assessed:

  • Language conventions

- spelling, grammar and punctuation

  • Writing

- knowledge and control of written language

  • Reading

- comprehension

As in other years, students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will be required to respond to a stimulus in the NAPLAN Writing test.

In numeracy, the content areas assessed are:

  • Number and algebra
  • Measurement and geometry
  • Statistics and probability

Results from the NAPLAN tests will provide important information about children's progress in literacy and numeracy. Following the tests, schools and students will receive a statement of performance in relation to the national minimum standards. The NAPLAN test results also guide teachers, to plan and provide future learning experiences to support student learning progression.

School Traffic Management Plan – Brisbane City Council

Brisbane City Council has supported our school to develop a tailored traffic management plan (TMP) to help ease traffic congestion and increase safety around our school and the local community.

Our TMP focuses on creating a more efficient pick-up and drop-off zone, increasing active travel opportunities and ensuring our school zone operates safely.

As a valued member of our community, we need your assistance to ensure safer school streets for our students and families. Please remember to always drive with care, observe time limits in the drop and go zone and only cross the road at signalised intersections, pedestrian refuges, school and zebra crossings or when safe and legal to do so.

To find out more visit the link below and search ‘school traffic management plans’.

https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

Community Coffee Evening

Aspley State School will be holding a free seminar on Parenting Skills and Interventions on Wednesday evening, 29 May from 6pm – 7pm.

The presenter is Dr Jane Coleman, a registered psychologist, who works as an Implementation Consultant. Dr Coleman supports the implementation of Triple P in Australia, and is also a Triple P trainer. Her main interests include early intervention approaches for autism, child and adolescent anxiety and parenting interventions.

Please RSVP to admin@aspleyss.eq.edu.au by Friday 24 May

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS NEWS

Aspley Reading Club

Please see below the schedule for ARC this term. Due to Year 5 mentors away on camp, there will be No ARC next week. The children can continue reading online using the Sunshine Classics login they have access to.

Please note the following schedule for ARC in term 2.

Under 8’s day

A letter outlining the activities organised for under 8’s day will be sent home on Friday 26 April. This year, Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 students will enjoy activities organised by their teachers in the morning session and then be involved in some fun, physical, team building, cardio fitness developing, and emotional awareness activities after the First Break.

Vision Screening for all Prep students

The State Government is offering a free prep-aged vision screening program to all primary schools in Queensland under the Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program. This will involve registered nurses screening the vision of children in their first year of formal schooling.

Early identification of vision problems can result in better school achievement and health outcomes, which lead to more productive and healthier lives across the lifespan. There is no charge for the provision of this vision screening service. It is highly recommended that you take up this offer.

All Prep students should have received an envelope with paperwork for parents/caregivers to complete and return to the school by Friday 17 May to be eligible to benefit from this service.

Waiting Areas

Thank you to all the parents who are making sure that their child is in the right place at the right time before and after school. Parents waiting for their children after school are asked to wait outside the hall, as waiting around the areas outside the classroom can be very distracting for both teachers and students alike. Please lead by example.

Student Resource Scheme

The SRS or Student Resource Scheme offers the students access to a myriad of digital resources and the use of other resources in classrooms and other areas of learning. If you have not yet made your payment, please send the completed form (available on the school website) to the office.

Parents, please be aware that your child will lose access to all digital resources from Monday 6 May.

Self-managed individual

At Aspley, we teach the students to be self-managed individuals from the time they start in Prep. This is a very important skill for every child to acquire, as it will help them become independent learners.

Please teach your child to make a positive start for themselves by packing their own bag and lunch, being responsible for their belongings, handing notes in to you or the class teacher and remembering to return library books.

Open Day

There is an Open Day on Friday, 3 May at 9 am at the school hall. Anyone who has friends wanting to come to Aspley State School can attend this open day, where they get the opportunity to watch what we do at Aspley State School, go on a tour with the student leaders and visit classrooms.

2020 Prep Interviews

Families living in our catchment, who have identified that they have a child born between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015 will have an opportunity to book an enrolment interview on Friday 31 May. If you have a child born between these dates but have not contacted the office, please complete an enrolment booklet as soon as possible.

Easter Hat Parade

As always, the students from Prep to Year Two made us proud with their wonderful singing and ‘acting’ performances for the Easter Hat Parade, last term. Please see below for pictures of the event.

Items of value

It is quite evident that many students are wearing expensive watches and jewellery to school. Please be advised that the school takes no responsibility for lost items and we advise that they are not worn at school.

Drop off and Pick up

At the beginning of a new term, it is timely to remind the school community of the rules and responsibilities that ensure the safety of the students at the drop off and pick up zones. There are two zones for Aspley State School (Horn Road and Maundrell Terrace), the Brisbane City Council, the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads provide the following information:

General parking rules

Brisbane City Council has general rules for parking in Brisbane. The parking rules include parking in the Brisbane Central Business District (CBD) and on residential streets. Parking rules ensure all roads and footpaths are used safely by motorists and pedestrians.

Ensure you do not park:

  • on footpaths or footpath ramps
  • across driveways or footpaths
  • in any area or space designated for emergency, essential services or disability parking (permitted vehicles are accepted).

Unless otherwise signed, the following rules apply at intersections and bus stops:

  • park at least 10 metres from an intersection without traffic lights
  • if there are traffic lights, park at least 20 metres away from the intersection
  • park at least 20 metres behind a bus stop, or at least 10 metres in front.

https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/traffic-transport/parking-brisbane/parking-rules/general-parking-rules

School zone parking and pick-up

School zones are areas around schools where, during certain times, reduced speed limits apply. Speed limits and drop-off, pick-up and parking rules exist to keep children, parents and carers safe and to minimise speed and traffic jams around schools.

You should always check parking signs carefully near schools, as they are often stricter than normal parking rules. The type of parking restriction, and the times that it applies, will be on the sign.

Signs and markings that you are likely to find near schools are:

  • parking signs (for example, some streets near schools have 15 minute parking limits during school zone hours)
  • no stopping signs
  • yellow edge lines (stopping and parking is prohibited)
  • no parking signs
  • loading zone signs (used in pick-up or drop-off areas).

Drop-off and pick-up areas

Drop-off and pick-up areas, where you can quickly set down and pick up your children, are common outside schools (always on the school side of the road). They create a safe environment for children and keep traffic moving. Drop-off and pick-up areas are signed with passenger loading zone signs or two-minute parking signs. These signs mean you have a maximum of 2 minutes to drop off or collect your children.

How they work

There can often be queues at drop-off and pick-up areas outside schools.

When using a drop-off and pick-up area you:

  • must use the area like a quick moving taxi rank
  • need to move forward in the queue of vehicles to the signed area
  • can get out of your vehicle to quickly help your children get in and out safely (once in the signed area) — however you must not walk away from your vehicle
  • are only allowed 2 minutes in the signed area (if you take any longer you can be fined)—if your children are not ready to get straight into your vehicle at pick-up time, you will need to drive round the block and queue to enter the area again
  • should only let your children out once you have pulled into the signed area (it is dangerous to let them out while waiting in a queue)
  • should teach your children to look out for your vehicle and to get in quickly when you pull up
  • must enter front in (never reverse).

A few drop-off and pick-up areas are supervised by a volunteer traffic coordinator who:

  • can help your children get into or out of your vehicle
  • will make sure you only stay in the area for 2 minutes (to avoid traffic build up).

If your drop-off and pick-up area has a traffic coordinator, you should stay in your vehicle at all times (they will help your children instead).

Advantages of drop-off and pick-up areas

Drop-off and pick-up areas help to make school zones safe because:

  • children are dropped off and picked up close to the school’s entrance (so they do not need to cross any roads)
  • they reduce traffic jams around the school (as parents and carers come and go faster than if they were to park and walk into the school grounds)
  • younger (non-school aged) children can stay in vehicles while their older siblings are dropped off and picked up—they do not need to walk, or be pushed or carried, to the school’s entrance.

https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/schools/school-zone-parking-and-pick-up

Lost property

In schools, student belongings can be misplaced or lost on a daily basis. These belongings are usually hats, lunchboxes and jumpers during the cooler months. At Aspley State School, lost or misplaced belongings are routinely gathered by students and staff and placed in the large lost property basket that is situated outside the uniform shop. At the end of each term, the lost property bin is emptied. Most of the articles are named and can be returned to the rightful owner. On occasion, the wrong belongings are taken home by mistake. We ask that all families regularly check these items for names to ensure that each student has their own belongings. If your student has accidentally brought home the wrong belonging, please return it the school as soon as possible.

Year Five Camp

A reminder to all students attending the Year Five camp to Kindilan, Redland Bay from Monday 29 April to Wednesday 1 May to be at the school at 6:30am on Monday morning. The buses will be departing the school at 7:00am. All medication, and associated documentation, is due to Mrs Boaler prior to boarding the bus.

ANZAC Day Assembly

The whole school community came together for a special assembly on Wednesday 24 April to honour the memory of all Australians who have fallen in battle. Each year homage is paid to the original ANZAC soldiers, and soldiers who have served in subsequent wars or conflicts to keep Australia safe for all generations. This year homage was paid to the role of women in the times of conflict, at home and abroad.

The assembly was attended by invited dignitaries and produced by the six of the school’s student leadership group, including the school captains.

A special thank you to the National Servicemen’s Memorial Pipes and Drums Band for their performances, and Mrs Lesina, Deputy President of Geebung-Zillimere RSL, for her speech on the role of women in the armed forces.

The school also extends thanks to Mr Bart Mellish (State Member), Mrs Tracy Davis for Mr Norm Wyndham (Councillor), Mrs Alice Long (P and C president), Duncan F (Bugler) and Mr Brett Chilcott (donation of uniforms for display).

Curriculum News

Year 5 Boost

Do you know we are full of opinions on things? Writers choose their words to take a stance on issues and to persuade others that their ideas have merit. Here are a few lines from some year 5 writers during Boost.

Would you try Green Eggs and Ham?

My friend Mike asked me if I had tried the newest craze, “Green Eggs and Ham”. Curious about these green eggs and ham, I went into the store.

By Max (who sounds like he’s going to give them a go!)

Green eggs and ham? Seriously? Green Eggs and Ham? No! Plain and simple, easy to translate, NO. Just NO!....

I conclude affirmatively, this should not be consumed.

By Zack

Should uniforms be worn in schools?

People of Australia, our children’s ability to make a fashion statement, be creative and show self-confidence is disappearing thanks to uniforms.

By Tessa R

A call for change

Are you a woman? If you are, than you are lucky to live in Australia. In some countries, women do not have rights at all. Can you believe that? In Victorian times, women could not vote. In some countries this is still happening. We have to forget the past and think about the future. Being treated as inferior to men is ruining women’s lives!

By Liesel

So in conclusion, women are strong and powerful. People need to fix the fact that women are still not allowed to vote in some countries, are not paid as much as men and are considered the weaker gender. Women! Get up and push forward towards equality.

By Tessa

We need to deal with women’s rights. Women are not for work around the house and do not deserve to be paid or treated as less than men in any way! This is a global problem and is extremely unfair.

By Grace

Climate change is the most popular topic of our time. This is because it is real! It is happening all over the world and the government is still ignoring it. There are many reasons for climate change, all of which we can put a stop to if we unite as a nation.

By Grace

For years, our unsung heroes haven’t been getting enough funding……

First of all, why are we not honouring our soldiers properly?

By Zack

Do you love fruits, vegetables, milk and meat? If you do then you must thank the hard-working farmers.

Clara L

Easter ‘Buddies’

Last term 6D surprised their 1N buddies with ‘Farmer Mia’ delivering carrot bags full of goodies. Creative learning opportunities is a 6D specialty and their teacher is always so proud of what great role models they are.

S.T.E.M. Construction

Grade 6D students had a great deal of fun creating Ferris Wheels and bridges while learning about science, technology, engineering design and construction. It was truly wonderful to watch this incredibly awesome bunch of students support and encourage each other while actively engaging and inquiring as they worked.

6D’s Sponsored Pet Guide Dogs

6D continues to proudly sponsor the litter of Guide Dog puppies from Vision Australia. The puppies’ names are: Yoda (the “spokes dog for the pack”), Yentl, Yarrow and Yola (the girls), Yahto, Yogi, Yale and Yorky (the boys). Our latest letter from the pups informed us that they have begun their training and are growing every day.

“A Peak into the Science Lab”
Term 1 2019

Anzac Day in Prep

On Wednesday the Prep students learnt about Anzac Day and the importance behind this commemoration. We planted our Poppies at our school memorial located at the front of the school office. We shared stories, artefacts and did art around the commemoration.

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

2019 Aspley State School Year 3-6 Track and Field Carnival update:

The 2019 Track and Field Program (Sports Day) is available on our school website and attached via the link below. We encourage parents and the community to become familiar with the layout and structure of the carnival and its events, as there have been changes made from last year.

Sparrows Soccer Program

Music News

Aspley Choral Program

Term 2 is a very exciting for our Aspley choralists, with many opportunities to share what our choirs have been working on this semester, including performances at the Albany Creek Uniting Church, Choral Fest, Assembly performances and the Aspley Music Performance Evening.

With all of these performance events in mind, commitment to choral ensemble rehearsals throughout term two is paramount to ensure fabulous performances for all of these exciting events. A reminder that if your child is unable to attend a choral rehearsal, please inform Mrs Macca via email or alternatively a written letter advising of your child’s absence would be greatly appreciated.

We are looking forward to performing to the wider Aspley community this term.

MUSIC PERFORMANCE UNIFORMS

Please be advised that the music performance uniforms have now arrived and are ready for collection for families who pre-ordered a music performance uniform through the Aspley Shop. The Aspley Shop will be in touch with families in regards to arrangements for picking up pre-ordered uniforms and any necessary payments required. Please note that uniforms have been reserved and sold to parents who have returned order forms before being made available to other families.

CURRENT AND UPCOMING MUSICAL EVENTS - TERM TWO 2019

Please take note of the Music Departments important dates for Term Two 2019 and ensure that you place these dates in your calendars

DATE

MUSIC EVENT

Saturday 11 May

Albany Creek Uniting Church May Fair

Junior Choir ONLY

Performance Time 1.15pm – 1.45pm

Monday 13 May

Assembly Performance Junior Choir

Wednesday 15 May

Instrumental Music

Honours Music Camp Auditions

Monday 20 May

Choral Fest

Senior Choir ONLY

Performance Venue: Brisbane State High School

Monday 27 May

Assembly Performance Senior Choir

Wednesday 29 May – First Lunch Break

Instrumental Music

Busking Competition

Monday 3 June and Tuesday 4 June

Northside Junior String Camp

Aspley State School

Wednesday 5 June

Northside Junior Band Blitz

Aspley State School

Monday 10 June

Assembly Performance Senior Concert Band

Wednesday 19 June

Semester One Music Evening – 6.30pm

Monday 24 June

Assembly Performance Junior Concert Band

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

NORTHSIDE JUNIOR STRING WORKSHOP

Nominated string students have now received an invitation to attend the Metropolitan Region Northside Junior String Workshop to be hosted at Aspley State School on Monday 3 June and Tuesday 4 June 2019.

This two-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 commencing at 2.00pm on Day 2 of the workshop (finishing at approximately 2.30pm).

Please ensure that the medical consent form and payment of $55.00 is returned to the Aspley State School office no later than Friday 3 May 2019.

A reminder that if paying by QParents, please ensure the medical form is forwarded to the school office.

NORTHSIDE BAND BLITZ

All beginner Woodwind/Brass/Percussion students have now received an invitation to attend and participate in the Metropolitan Region Northside Band Blitz Workshop to be hosted at Aspley State School on Wednesday 5 June 2019.

This day workshop is open to all 2019 beginner Woodwind/Brass/Percussion Instrumental Music Students ONLY. Students will be involved in sectional tutorials and a large ensemble, culminating in a free concert at 3.45pm (finishing by approximately 4.15pm) on Wednesday 5 June 2019.

The camp is a wonderful extension activity with our beginners meeting instrumental music students from eleven other local schools, but also reinforces the elements of their instrumental music tuition so far this year. It would be wonderful to have all our beginners attending this day workshop, as we progress a long way in one day.

Please ensure that the medical/consent form and payment of $20.00 is returned to the Aspley State School office no later than Friday 3 May 2019.

A reminder that if paying by Q Parents, please ensure the medical form is forwarded to the school office.

NORTHSIDE HONOURS MUSIC WORKSHOP 2019

Invitations have been issued to eligible students to audition for the upcoming Honours Music Camp to be held at Wavell State High School Performing Arts Centre from Tuesday 17 September 2019 to Thursday 19 September 2019.

A reminder to families who received the audition permission form that if your child is wishing to audition for the workshop to please complete the return slip and forward this to the school office no later than 10 May 2019.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSON CHANGES

SENIOR BAND – Timetable Changes

  • Wednesday 1 May 2019 – No rehearsal due to Year 5 camp, but lessons are on for Year 6’s.
  • Wednesday 15 May (Naplan) – Rehearsal is on, but lessons are modified due to Naplan. Honours Music Camp nominations will be recorded this day.

String Timetable Changes:

  • Thurdsay 9 May 2019 - No Senior String Orchestra rehearsal or group lessons due to the Sports Day. If raining, follow t/table for 2 May.
  • Thursday 16 May 2019 - No Senior String Orchestra rehearsal (Naplan Day 3) but lessons will be held for uninvolved students.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Brenden (Flute) who has been accepted into the upcoming Middle School State Honours Ensemble Program at the Queensland Conservatorium from 31 May – 2 June 2019. SHEP provides an opportunity for students (Years 5-8 inclusive) wind, brass, percussion, string and voice students to work in an intensive environment of musical excellence with their peers, under the leadership of a team of eminent conductors from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. 2200 nominations from 142 schools were received and are very proud that Brenden has been accepted to participate.

Happy Music Making
The Aspley Music Department

Library

Upcoming event – Book Fair

Aspley State School will be hosting a Book Fair in the library to celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime Day. The Book Fair will run from Thursday 16 – Thursday 23 May. Exact opening times and class browsing schedule will be available in the next newsletter.

Student and Class Borrowing

Thank you to those parents who assisted their children to locate their overdue or missing books over the holiday period. Students who have their waterproof library bag, and are not on Restricted Borrowing due to overdue library books, are again welcome to borrow from the library before school from 8am, during play at second break and after school until 3:15pm. The timetable for classes, who are scheduled to come to the library, is included below for your information:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

• 2/1T Class Borrowing and Second Borrow (Home Readers only) for the year one students in 2/1T

• 1N Second Borrow (Home Readers only)

• 5R Class Borrowing

• 1 JB Information Literacy Lesson and Borrowing

• 1H and 1D Second Borrow (Home Readers only)

• 3M and 3N Class Borrowing

• Prep CH, Prep C and Prep J Information Literacy Lessons and Borrowing

• 2S, 2K, 3B and 3K Class Borrowing

• Prep S and Prep E Information Literacy Lessons and Borrowing

• 1D, 1N, 1H and the year one students in 2/1 T Information Literacy Lessons and Borrowing

• 1JB Second Borrow (Home Readers only)

• 4H, 2D and 2G Class Borrowing

Caring For Our Books By Always Using a Waterproof Library Bag.

One of the easiest ways we can care for our library books is to always have a waterproof library bag when borrowing and returning our library books. Your support in ensuring that your child uses a waterproof library bag rather than a calico/cotton bag, plastic shopping bag or a plastic folder, is appreciated. Books and resources will not be borrowed to students unless they have a waterproof library bag with them at the time of borrowing. The Uniform Shop sells the recommended library bag (green) for $15.00.

Woolworths Earn and Learn

The Woolworths Earn and Learn program is on again, starting on May 1 and our school is participating. We have arranged for collection boxes to be at the Aspley Hypermarket and Chermside Market Place stores. Alternatively, you can bring your stickers or completed sticker sheets to school and place them either in the box in the school office or bring them to the library. Sticker sheets will be going home next week. We are planning to use the opportunity to purchase more mathematics equipment for students to use in our classrooms. The more stickers we collect, the more equipment we can buy.

If you have any questions, please contact Linda Hamilton in the library or email library@aspleyss.eq.edu.au

Linda Hamilton
Teacher in Charge of the Library

Study Tour

Please see attached host family application form.

P&C News

Welcome back to Term 2! We hope everyone had the chance to re-energize and are ready for a fantastic term 2.

The big news is our Trivia Night organization is full steam ahead. We are super excited to announce the first of our MAJOR Sponsors – Bank Of Queensland, Aspley, are supporting us yet again! Many thanks to the team at BOQ Aspley – they are incredibly generous with their support of our school community!

We are also seeking sponsorship from local small business families – and we have a special offer for up to 10 small businesses within our school community who’d like to get their name out there. Please email aspleypc@gmail.com if you’d like to take up this opportunity. First in - best dressed! In addition, if your business would like to donate a prize towards our lucky door, silent auction/raffle – then please get in touch.

In the meantime, save the date and look out for a note coming home in Week 2 with further details – including sponsors, booking information, and theme. This is an adults’ only event, so start getting your team together and your baby-sitting organized.

TUCKSHOP NEWS

  • The P&C will host the ever-popular Sports Day Sausage Sizzle for the Year 3 to 6 Sports Day on Friday 10 May 2019.

The Tuckshop has also arranged a set menu for this day - Special Tuckshop Meal Deals and menu offerings will be available to order via Flexischools until Thursday 1pm (9/5). Additional limited quantities will be available to purchase on the Friday.

Students are also welcome to bring $2.50 for Sausage Sizzle only (but why not take up the special Sausage Sizzle Meal Deal offer to help us to plan better!?!).

Help is appreciated - you will be able to watch your child race when the time comes.

https://signup.com/go/sDOYPMt

  • The Specials menu has been updated for Term 2 – please see Flexischools for more details.
  • Gala Sport – please note if your student is attending Gala Sports Days, they are often not at school for 2nd break, so please check before ordering Tuckshop.
  • DID YOU KNOW?

The Tuckshop is provided as a service to our school community and operates to make a small profit to cover ongoing costs (such as insurances, equipment replacement, etc). Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated! Occasionally, we will also request donations to ensure our costs remain low. If you would like to provide feedback or have any questions about our Tuckshop, please email pandc@aspleyss.eq.edu.au

UNIFORM SHOP NEWS

  • Normal operating hours (Mon 8-9.45am and Thurs 3-3.45pm) will resume in Week 2, Term 2. The uniform shop is looking for a regular volunteer who can assist one hour per week – if you can help, please drop in to see Jodie, or email Uniforms.AspleySS@gmail.com
  • Get in quick for your Winter jackets before they sell out! Due to a delay in delivery last year, we have been left with last year’s stock to sell so we will not be ordering new stock this year.
  • Music Uniforms: Pre-ordered music uniforms are now available for collection (a note was sent home last term). They can be paid for in the uniform shop or on Flexischools. Anyone else requiring music uniforms there is some extra stock.
  • Reminder: If you cannot get to the uniform shop during the opening hours, Jodie is happy to arrange for your order to be delivered to your student via the classroom teacher. Order via Flexischools for convenience. Email: Uniforms.AspleySS@gmail.com if you have any questions.

P&C ACTIVITIES & EVENTS CALENDAR

Entertainment Book Ordering – Digital Versions available now

Funds raised from sales will help the Year 6 students Canberra trip.

Get your digital membership today and start saving:

https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/220h489

Books will be sent home in Term 2, unless you complete and return the form to OPT OUT. This form is available on the school website.

Terracycle Garden Challenge Oral care waste donations

(Monthly collections until September – check Facebook and the newsletter for dates)

(Voting can be done once per day!)

Please bring your oral care waste (ie. Toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes, dental floss packaging) to the school. Drop off bins are available in Camp Australia, in the Prep precinct, in the Uniform Shop and in Ms Oliver’s (60) classroom.

Remember – ask all your friends, family and neighbours for their oral care waste as well – we will be doing collections monthly until September.

Finally, please VOTE! Every day! We need your support!

https://www.terracycle.com.au/colgategardenvoting

P&C General Meeting

Tuesday 7th May

7pm, Library

General Meeting – all welcome. Come and hear what we’re doing to support our school community, and have your say!

Mother’s Day Stall

Wednesday 8th May

School Hall

Children will be brought up to the Hall to select a special gift for the mother-figures in their lives.

The stall will be open Thursday morning from 8-9am outside the hall for anyone who forgets!

Help needed: Just #1hour is all it takes.

Tuckshop Meal Deal & Sausage Sizzle

Friday 10th May

Order via Flexischools.

Small quantities will also be available to purchase over the counter.

Election Day Sausage Sizzle and Bake Stall

Saturday 18th May

8.00am to 1pm

Please help us – Bake Stall donations gladly accepted Friday 17th May to the Tuckshop – think all the goodies – slices, cupcakes, cookies, toffees, coconut ice etc.

If you can donate baked items or assist on the day, please sign up at http://signup.com/go/zwRVEHV

Save the date:

Trivia Night (adults only)

1st June Saturday night

Keep your eye out for a note coming home in Week 2 with all the details on how to register.

If you’d like to sponsor our event, with a prize or cash donation, please contact AspleyPC@gmail.com .

Volunteering is easy as 1, 2, 3 –

  1. Go to http://signup.com/go/zwRVEHV
  2. See what events need help
  3. Sign up!

TRIVIA QUESTION: In which Australian state is the Whispering Wall?

BE the first person to email AspleyPC@gmail.com and answer this question correctly to receive a prize!

The P&C are trying to do our sustainability bit by reducing the number of notes being sent home. We use the school newsletter, Facebook, and opt-in emails to keep you updated about P&C events and school activities. Each classroom also receives a copy of our flyers so please ask your children if they have seen the P&C note. Please contact us at pandc@aspleyss.eq.edu.au to reach all members of the executive; or aspleypc@gmail.com to reach Alice (President) directly.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Shake & Stir Theatre Co – PRIMARY DRAMA CLASSES

Classes will start in Term 2 (April 29 to June 24 – 9 weeks) in the Music Classroom

3:15pm – 5:15pm

Enrolments Open Now – Enrol Online Now to Secure Your Spot

07 3358 6025

http://www.shakeandstir.com.au/

Wavell State High School Open Day 2019

Top Chess

Swim Solutions

Pro Football Academy After School Soccer Club

Pro football Academy will be commencing an afterschool football club for Students in Prep-Year2. The program will commence on Tuesday 30 of April and will run for 4 consecutive weeks. The price is just $50 for the 4 week block. Book your place now! Sessions start at 3:15pm and run for 1 hour

Please see the attached flyer for more information.