Learning and Innovation Centre News

The Learning and Innovation Centre is open every second break. All children from year 1-6 can come into the LIC to read, play quiet games, complete puzzles, colour, and draw. Our year 6 student leaders come in and support the other children and help reshelve books. Please see the timetable below.

Aspley State School Turns 135 years old

Aspley State School, originally known as the Little Cabbage Tree Creek School, has a proud and rich history dating back to 1890, making it the oldest school in Brisbane’s outer northern suburbs. Established through the efforts of local farming families, the school began with just 40 students and quickly became a vital hub for the community, hosting dances, picnics, and other events. Its first head teacher, Archibald Robert Wing, led the school during these early formative years. In 1897, the school’s name officially changed to Aspley State School following the area's designation as Aspley. As the suburb shifted from farmland to a growing residential area after World War II, the school expanded with new buildings, yet its original structure—now known as 'A' Block—remains a central and heritage-listed landmark. Throughout its long history, Aspley State School has remained more than just a place of learning—it continues to be a cornerstone of the local community.

Book Week

Aspley State School Book Week Assembly is Week 5, Friday 15 August.

Each year, Book Week is celebrated across Australia to foster a love of reading and storytelling in children. Established in 1945 by the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA), Book Week is a uniquely Australian tradition. Its purpose is to highlight quality Australian children's literature and promote the importance of books and literacy in young lives.

The 2025 Book Week theme is "Book an Adventure!", inviting students to explore new worlds and ideas through books. As part of the celebrations, the CBCA announces its Book of the Year Awards, spotlighting outstanding Australian authors and illustrators. This year’s shortlisted and winning books include a vibrant mix of picture books, early reader stories, and thought-provoking novels for older students.

Keep an eye out in the L&IC for displays of the 2025 CBCA Book of the Year titles — perfect for sparking imagination and conversations in every year level!

It’s time to think of your favourite book and what character you will pick to wear.

Here are the shortlisted books for 2025:

Scholastic Book Club

Scholastic Book Club: Issue 5

Order online here: https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent/Login.aspx or via the Scholastic Loop App. Sorry no cash orders accepted.

Order closing: Friday 1st August 2025

NAIDOC Week

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.

This week during lunchtime, students have been actively celebrating NAIDOC Week through creative activities. They’ve enjoyed colouring artwork, designing boomerangs, and exploring a variety of Indigenous stories that highlight culture, history, and connection to Country.

Ancestral Lines is a powerful visual story about the connections between generations and the knowledge they pass on. Jeremy reflects on his ancestors—from Lucy and Enoch Wright to his mother Vanessa—and the strength he draws from their resilience. Each figure in the artwork represents songlines of knowledge, tradition, and care, symbolising the journey of lore, love, and survival. Set against the cold skies of Tenterfield, the artwork honours the land and the fire where the next generation finds strength, vision, and legacy.

This week during lunchtime, students have been actively celebrating NAIDOC Week through creative activities. They’ve enjoyed colouring artwork, designing boomerangs, and exploring a variety of Indigenous stories that highlight culture, history, and connection to Country.

Student Council Book Fair

The Student Council will be holding a Book Fair in Week 10 of Term 3 to promote the love of reading across our school.

We kindly ask families to donate any preloved books in good condition—no rips, stains, or missing pages, please.

Donations can be dropped off at the office from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Funds raised will go towards a special end-of-year gift for the school from the Student Council.

Thank you for your support!

Borrowing News

Your child has weekly borrowing time at the L&IC. (Please see timetable below).

Their classroom teacher will bring them each week to borrow but they MUST have a library bag. If they have missed borrowing time, then they can come down at second break with their library bag and books to return and reborrow. If they have not finished reading a book bring it back on their borrowing day to reborrow rather than letting it be overdue.

How many books can my child borrow?

Prep – 3 books

Years 1-6 – 4 books

Responsible Reader Awards

Congratulations to the two classes from last week who had no overdue books. You have worked as a team to support each other.

Outstanding Fees

If you have outstanding fees for lost books from last year, could you please pay these as soon as possible. Your child is unable to borrow until this matter is resolved. If your classroom teacher or child lets you know about an overdue book and you are unsure on the matter please feel free to email me and we can try and work out a solution.