Prep 2026

Enrol Now!!!

If you have a child born between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2021, they are eligible for Prep in 2026.

Planning is well underway to welcome our 2026 Preps.  In Term 2 we held our Open Days, which was a great opportunity to hear from our student captains and see our Prep facilities.  Next term we will be holding our enrolment meetings in preparation for our transition program in Term 4.

• Enrolment forms: Due Now!
• Enrolment meetings 
  • Term 3, Week 2
  • Term 3, Week 9
• Transition Program: Term 4, Weeks 3-5.

If you are in catchment and haven’t completed your enrolment forms, please contact the school office on admin@aspleyss.eq.edu.au or phone 3863 9111.

Aspley Musicians Shine on Stage

Last Wednesday, our school community came together to celebrate the musical talents of our students at the Aspley SS Music Evening — and what a night it was!

The Senior Concert Band opened with Blackthorn March and the adventurous Time Travelers, showcasing their growing confidence and skill. Junior Choir charmed the audience with works by Australian composers, including Rain on the Roof, Three Little Fishies, and a playful pirate-themed Row Row Row Your Boat.

Our Junior Band, having only begun rehearsing as an ensemble last month, amazed everyone with their spirited renditions of Power Rock and Who Let the Drummers Out. We can’t wait to see them perform again next term at assembly and our upcoming Beginner Band Workshop.

Junior Strings gave their first performance of the year, delighting the crowd with First Finger Rock and the energetic Scooter Ride. Senior Choir impressed with There Will Be Stars, the dramatic Storm, and the fun, rhythmic Dance.

Closing the evening, Senior Strings transported the audience with Mystic Caravan and the lively I Spy, featuring guest performer Miss Shepherd on double bass.

The night was a true reflection of the dedication and spirit of our music students and staff. A big thank you to our music teachers, parents, and volunteers for your support  and congratulations to all our talented performers!

We look forward to seeing you at our next musical event!

Instrumental Music – Staffing Update (Strings Program)

We are very pleased to welcome Miss Ashleigh Abul to our Instrumental Music team at Aspley State School from the start of Term 3.

Miss Abul joins us as our new Strings teacher and will be working with our students on Mondays and Tuesdays. Please note, this is a change from Semester One, when lessons were held on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The new rehearsal times for ensembles will be:

• Lessons will begin in Week 1 of Term 3
• Ensemble rehearsals will begin in Week 2 of Term 3
• Senior String Ensemble: Mondays, 8:00am in the School Hall
• Junior String Ensemble: Tuesdays, 8:00am in the School Hall

Miss Ashleigh Abul (Miss A) is an instrumental music teacher and multi-instrument performer based in Brisbane. She started playing the violin when she was 7 years old and went on to complete her music degree at UQ, specialising in the viola. She has been performing and teaching for around a decade, and has a passion for working with students, figuring out how they learn, and seeing them flourish in their own individual ways. She also has experience working as a primary classroom and inclusion teacher, and has taught Grades 2, 3, and 5.

Miss A currently has the privilege of both managing and playing viola in a professional orchestra in Brisbane. She also frequently plays the violin, double bass, and mandolin in musical theatre performances around South-East Queensland.

We know that our students and families will make Miss A feel very welcome as she begins working with our young musicians. We look forward to an exciting second half of the year in the Strings program under her guidance.

Prep Book Look

Last Thursday, our Prep students proudly welcomed their parents and carers into the classroom for our Book Look sessions. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to share their learning journey so far, showcase their work, and introduce their families to their learning environment. The excitement and pride on the students’ faces made it a memorable experience for all who attended.

 Under 8s Morning: A Day of Fun, Discovery and Scientific Thinking!

Our Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 students enjoyed a wonderful Under 8s Morning on Tuesday, packed with creativity, exploration, and plenty of fun! Many students and staff embraced this year’s theme — Unleashing Scientific Thinking Through Play — by coming dressed as scientists, adding an extra spark to the morning.

Throughout the day, children took part in a wide variety of engaging activities — from face painting and playdough creations to making rotocopters, sand crabs, straw rockets, aeroplanes, kites, and colourful sand art.

They also explored science concepts through floating and sinking, navigated an obstacle course, blew bubbles, wove with recycled materials, and enjoyed a lively game of balloon badminton!

We were also thrilled to welcome some special visitors — future 2026 Preppies, who joined in the fun as they began getting to know their new school, along with children from Aspley Avenues who also participated in the day’s activities. 

A huge thank you to our dedicated staff for planning such an exciting and enriching event, and to our student leaders for their fantastic assistance. We hope everyone enjoyed the day as much as our youngest learners!

 Junior Athletics Day: Fun, Friendship and Team Spirit!

The P–2 Athletics Carnival was a joyful celebration of effort, participation and community spirit. With sunny skies overhead and the cheers of house war cries echoing across the field, our youngest athletes kicked off the day full of enthusiasm and energy.

From the moment the event began, the focus was clear — it wasn’t about winning races or collecting ribbons, but about every student giving their best, supporting their friends, and showing true sportsmanship. Whether sprinting down the track, launching a shot-put, or tackling the “Over, Under and Through” obstacle challenge, our students shone in their commitment and positivity.

A special highlight came during the war cries, as house captains led Oxley, Kennedy and Mitchell through their chants, each house striving to earn the first 10 points for spirit. Points continued to accumulate throughout the day not just for participation, but also for following our school expectations — being safe, respectful and responsible.

A heartfelt thank you goes to all staff and student leaders who supported the event, and to our wonderful families who came along to cheer. A big shout-out to Ms Kelly for her outstanding organisation of this great event, and to our groundsman Adam, whose work behind the scenes ensured the fields were in perfect condition.

In closing the event, Ms Kelly reminded everyone that the real heart of Athletics Day lies in having a go, working together, and enjoying the experience — and our students certainly did just that.

Junior Athletics Day was a celebration of fun, friendship, and school pride — we can’t wait to do it all again next year!

Wishing families and staff a safe and relaxing holiday. Whether you’re heading away or enjoying some time at home, I hope you find the chance to unwind, recharge and spend time with loved ones.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back next term, refreshed and ready for another great term of learning and growth. Together, we will continue to build a positive, supportive environment where our students can thrive.

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday!