Term 2 has been a truly wonderful time filled with exciting learning experiences and new friendships blossoming. It’s been great to see students growing in confidence, working together, and supporting each other every step of the way.

Cyber Safety Reminders

As the school holidays approach, children will likely be spending more time online—whether for entertainment, games, or connecting with friends.

Here are a few simple tips for keeping children safe online during the break:

✅ Set Screen Time Limits: Encourage a healthy balance of online and offline activities.
✅ Use Parental Controls: Check that filters and restrictions are active on devices and apps.
✅ Talk About Online Strangers: Remind children never to share personal information or talk to strangers online.
✅ Check Privacy Settings: Ensure games, apps, and social media accounts have the appropriate privacy settings enabled.
✅ Encourage Open Communication: Let children know they can talk to a trusted adult if anything online makes them uncomfortable.

Quick Tip: It's also a good time to review the apps and games your child uses—many update privacy policies and features frequently.

The link below has further information for you.

https://www.childfund.org.au/stories/cyber-safety-tips-for-kids/

NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week 2025 will take place from Sunday, 6 July to Sunday, 13 July (with the National Awards held on Saturday, 5 July) naidoc.org.auyarn.com.au. This year marks a particularly significant milestone—50 years of celebrating and elevating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, cultures, and resilience.

The official theme is “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”. It honours the enduring power of Elders and ancestors, while spotlighting today’s young Indigenous leaders as they carry that legacy into the future. naidoc.org.aureconciliationnsw.org.au.

In essence, NAIDOC Week 2025 is a vibrant week of reflection, pride, and unity—acknowledging past achievements and empowering the next generation to shape a legacy of self‑determination, cultural strength, and shared vision.

We look forward to celebrating NAIDOC Week at Aspley when we return in Week 1, giving students the chance to engage with and learn more about First Nations culture throughout the week.

Camp Reminders

Wishing everyone a safe and fun winter break. Look forward to seeing you all back in Term 3.