Celebrating 135 Years of Aspley State School 

Did you know that Aspley State School was the first school established in Brisbane’s northern suburbs? Built in 1890 with funds raised by local farming families, the school’s original timber and tin building was one of the oldest surviving school buildings in the area.  (Ref: Aspley News)

In 2025, we proudly celebrate 135 years of learning, growth and community connection. Over the decades, Aspley has evolved into a diverse, inclusive and forward-thinking school that continues to shape the futures of our students in an ever-changing world. 

135^th Anniversary Design Competition

As we approach this milestone in August, we invite students and families enrolled at Aspley SS in 2025 to submit a design that captures Aspley’s legacy and bright future. 

• Design Criteria
  • Must include the school’s name Aspley State School or Aspley SS.
  • Recognition of 135 years.
  • Our school motto, ‘We Who Learn Succeed’.
  • Must fit within a rectangular format for use on our school newsletter as a header, postcards and the school website. (see link below with the template)

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1. This can be represented as a graphic design, sketch or text-based design that celebrates our history, our culture or our future.
2. Could incorporate maroon, forest green and white - our school’s signature colours.
3. May include our school emblem.
4. Creativity is encouraged!

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Submission Guidelines

• Each student may submit 1 design.

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• Families may collaborate to submit a single entry per household.

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1. Designs will be shortlisted by nominated members of the P&C and leadership team.
2. The shortlisted designs will be voted on by students in their class groups.
3. Parents and caregivers wishing to vote are invited to do so at our administration building.
4. Once decided the goal would be to make the winning design into a school badge to be shared with all 2025 enrolled students.

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Design Competition: Grab Your Template and Get Started

• • Templates (paper copy) are available at the front office or via the attached link for downloading and printing.
  • Ensure student submissions include student details - full name and current class information
  • Ensure family submissions include: All members full name and students current class information.

Timeline for Submission and Voting

1. Competition opens Monday 2 June (Week 7, Term 2) until Monday 14 July (Day 1, Week 1, Term 3).
2. Shortlisting to occur from Tuesday 15 July to Friday 18 July (Week 1, Term 3).
3. Voting to occur from Monday 21 July (Week 2, Term 3) to Friday 1 August (Week 3, Term 3).
4. Winner/s announced from Monday 4 August (Week 4, Term 3).

More Anniversary Celebrations Ahead

We are currently finalising additional initiatives to mark 135 years of Aspley State School. Once confirmed, we will share these details with our community. Stay tuned for more exciting ways to celebrate our school’s incredible history! 

The details regarding this competition will be shared will all students at relevant assemblies and in classrooms with their teacher.  The dates for submission and voting have been selected to cater for those attending camps in Term 3, or out of school in the coming weeks as well as offering additional time to be creative over the upcoming holiday.

Let’s make history together, Aspley!