Principal Message
Welcome to Term 4 – A Season of Learning and Celebration
As we step into the final term of the school year, it is my pleasure to return after an extended leave and witness our students and community re-establishing the routines that will carry us through a busy and rewarding Term 4. This term promises a vibrant mix of academic consolidation, joyful celebrations and meaningful transitions.
Student attendance remains a key focus, being present each day ensures every child can access the full breadth of learning and engagement opportunities available. Alongside our academic programs, we continue to offer enriching activities that build life skills and foster connection, including our swimming program, ZING dance lessons, music and sporting events.
I extend my sincere thanks to our dedicated staff, leadership team and P&C for their stewardship of the school during my absence. To our families who have remained in close communication with classroom teachers regarding 2026 class placements, we appreciate the insights shared to help guide decisions. Classroom teachers are working through this complex task during Term 4.
A reminder that enrolments for 2026 are open from Prep to Year Six. Families planning to join or depart Aspley State School next year are encouraged to contact our administration team (admin@aspleyss.eq.edu.au) as soon as possible to support our planning.
Our Year 6 students are front of mind as they consider the transition to high school, we are cherishing every moment of learning, connection and celebration with them.
Wishing everyone a purposeful and wonderful start to Term 4.
Working With Children - Blue Card Changes
The Department and Aspley State School remain committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. Recent changes to the Working with Children Blue Card system have been introduced, and we encourage families to stay informed. Schools operate within clear policies to ensure all requirements and restrictions are upheld. Please refer to the information and links below for further information.
Attention parent volunteers!
Blue Card Services is updating rules around parent volunteer exemptions on 20 September 2025, and this could mean some changes for you!
If you volunteer at your child’s school, sport or community activities, it’s important to know whether you’ll need a blue card when the changes begin.
Learn more and prepare at Get Ready For Blue Card Changes (link). This webpage provides a helpful overview of the updated Blue Card system, including new work categories and changes that may affect many of our parent volunteers, including our P&C. We encourage families to explore all sections, as these updates may have broader implications for participation and volunteer engagement in community events.
Every Day Counts
As mentioned earlier in our newsletter, school attendance remains a key focus for Term 4. We know that from time to time, families may need children to attend special events or appointments. Where possible, we encourage families to schedule these outside of school hours to minimise disruption to learning. Every day at school offers valuable opportunities for growth, connection and progress especially as we move toward the end of the year.
We understand that students who are unwell should remain at home to rest and recover. However, regular attendance is one of the most important factors in helping children thrive academically and socially. Even short absences can impact learning routines and confidence.
If your child is showing signs of reluctance or anxiety about coming to school, please know that you’re not alone. We encourage you to stay connected with your child’s classroom teacher, our support staff, Deputy Principal’s and the Principal. Together, we can explore strategies and offer tailored support to help your child feel safe, understood and ready to engage.
Please take a moment to review the flyers below, they may offer a helpful starting point for conversations at home and with our team.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting every child’s learning journey.
Strengthening Communication Between Home and School
We understand that day-to-day life can be full, balancing work, family and other commitments often leaves little time to spare. That’s why we appreciate the efforts our families make to stay connected with the school in the most efficient and streamlined way possible.
Our school newsletter remains the primary channel for sharing important updates, term planning and key dates. We aim to provide information well in advance and across consecutive newsletters to support your planning and engagement.
As always, we ask that all communication reflects our shared school expectations: being Respectful and Responsible, Valuing Learning from each other and in a Safe manner. With the busy nature of Term 4, below are a few reminders on how we can stay connected and how you can keep us informed about your child or family needs.
Please note that while our teachers are always happy to meet, we kindly ask that meetings be arranged in advance to ensure time can be set aside that works for everyone. Teachers do their best to monitor various communication channels like email.
There are a number of ways you can connect with us to stay up-to-date about your child’s education and our school community:
- Contact school admin on (07) 3863 9111 or admin@aspleyss.eq.edu.au for general inquiries.
- Contact the school admin or the class teacher to organise a meeting with teachers or other staff.
- Subscribe to our school communication channels – school newsletter, Facebook or school website.
- Email is another important tool used to keep families updated. To ensure you receive all relevant information, please make sure we have your current email and other contact details on file.
We value open and respectful parent/carer communication, to support your child’s learning and engagement.