Week 4, Term 2 2024
- Principal Pen
- Calendar
- Student of the Week - Week 3
- Student of Week - Week 4
- Year 6
- Meet the Staff
- Cross Country
- Do it for Dolly - Spider Day
- Centrepay
- SAVE THE DATE -100 Year Celebrations
- Mothers Day Afternoon Tea
- Student Counter
- Australian Early Development Census
- Hello from the Social Worker
- Camp Australia Newsletter
- FoodFitz
- Community Hub
- School Drop offs and Pick Up
- Uniform Donations
- Medication
- School Parade
- Does Attendance Really Matter?
- School Watch
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Principal Pen
Wow, we are already in week 4 of Term 2. The term is flying past with students and teachers doing great work in the classrooms. It is excellent to see the majority of students engaged in their work and trying to learn to the best of their ability.
In my first 3 ½ weeks I have seen many great things including the majority of students being respectful to staff and others. However, there are a small number of students that need reminding of school appropriate behaviours. Aitkenvale State School sets high standards for behaviour from all in our school and community, so teaching and learning can be prioritised and staff and students can experience success in a safe and enjoyable environment. Aitkenvale has 3 school rules, which include but aren’t limited to the following examples:
Be Safe
- - Keep hand, feet and objects to yourself
- - Use equipment appropriately
- - Move around the school sensibly
- - Line up and be in the correct areas
Be Responsible
- - Ask permission to leave supervised areas
- - Be in the right place at the right time
- - Ask for help when required
- - Be responsible for your own behaviour
Be Respectful
- - Use school appropriate language
- - Use your manners
- - Listen to and follow all staff instructions
- - Respect property and personal space
Please ensure you speak with your child/ren in regards to what you expect from them, what the school expects from them and what it looks like to be SAFE, RESPONSIBLE and RESPECTFUL.
Aitkenvale has an amazing new uniform, which is being transitioned in across the year. The Aitkenvale uniform consists of the new polo shirt, ASPS shorts/skorts/skirt, Aitkenvale Bucket hat, shoes and socks. In winter months we ask that jumpers are plain black. Please ensure we are all respecting our school by wearing the uniform with pride. The broader community see us wearing the uniform and make assumptions of our school based on things such as the appearance and behaviour of students. Be proud to be part of the Aitkenvale community and wear the uniform with pride.
Remember the centenary celebrations are organised for Friday 31st May and Saturday 1st June. It promises to be a memorable occasion, and your involvement will add to the joy and spirit of this milestone event. More information will be shared via our school Facebook page shortly. Make sure you share this with family and friends.
Interschool sport season one has commenced with Aitkenvale sending netball and rugby league teams to compete in this year’s season one rotations. Students playing netball travel by bus to Murray Sporting Complex and begin playing from approximately 12.15pm and they return to school by 2.30pm. All students participating in Rugby League walk across to Centrals ASA fields and play from approximately 12.15pm and return to school by 2pm. Parents are more than welcome to attend either of the sports. If you intend on going please check with the office for up to date times.
For Mother’s Day the Community Hub will be holding an afternoon tea on Friday May 10 at 1pm. If you are attending, please bring a plate of food to share. This is a great opportunity to meet other mums while enjoying a snack and a drink. Hope to see you there.
Thank you all for making me feel welcome over the past few weeks. I am enjoying working at Aitkenvale and getting to know all the students, staff and parents. I look forward to working with you all over the coming terms and ensuring Aitkenvale provides the best education possible for all of our children.
Stay safe,
Lee Braney
Acting Principal
Calendar
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Prep - 6 Assembly
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM Recurring event |
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Interhouse Swimming Carnival Yrs 3-6
All day |
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Interhouse Swimming Carnival P-Yr2
All day |
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Christmas Concert
All day |
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Silver Day
All day |
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Prep - 6 Assembly
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM Recurring event |
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Prep - 6 Assembly
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM Recurring event |
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Last Day of Term 4
All day |
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Prep - 6 Assembly
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM Recurring event |
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Student of the Week - Week 3
Prep A | Matthew | You have made huge improvements with remembering your letters and sounds. Keep it up! |
Prep B | Kobe | For showing dedication and persistence in his early writing skills. |
1A | Sylvie | For consistently being a kind and helpful friend. |
1B | April | For excellent sounding out when writing a procedure |
2A | Wema | For following direction first time, every time. |
2B | Takara | For being engaged in all learning areas by participating in classroom discussions. |
3B | Harper | For making good choices and being ready to learn. |
4A | Grant | For improving his writing by using the word wall. |
4B | Floria | For settling in well into her new class and school. You are a star! |
5A | Nicole | For demonstrating her very impressive and extensive knowledge of space, During Science lessons. |
6B | Eh So Mo | Excellent work ethic! Well done! |
Literacy Pathways | Epiphanie | For working hard in literacy pathways to learn reading and writing in English |
Literacy Pathways | Adrien | For working hard in literacy pathways to learn reading and writing in English and improved behaviour |
Art | Prep B | For great dramatizing a beauty shop scenario. |
Technology | 5A | For dedication and innovation in their technology project: ‘Students in nature seating area’. |
LOTE | Addison | Excellent peer tutoring in Japanese |
LOTE | Adelena | Excellent focus and work during Japanese class. |
LOTE | Pikachu Award | 5B |
Student of Week - Week 4
Prep A | Leeana | For always showing kindness to your classmates and teachers and always being ready to learn. You are a star! |
Prep B | Morrison | For being an achiever and coming to school ready to learn. |
1A | Allan | For writing a descriptive and detailed procedure. |
1B | Abdirahman | For completing tasks in a more timely manner. Keep it up! |
2A | Abrar | For working hard on innovating the poem Itchy Itchy Little Flea |
2B | Aldridge | Demonstrates the school expectations all day, every day. |
3A | Joshua | For settling into his new school with enthusiasm and respect. |
3A | Joy | For always trying her best at challenging activities |
3B | Dalhia | For working hard on her narrative writing and taking on feedback. |
4A | Te Paea | For being a great helper in the classroom. |
4B | Evie-Blossom | For being a kind, considerate and conscientious class member who always tries her best. You are a star! |
5A | Sharifu | For his enthusiastic dedication to learning. |
5B | James | For being an independent learner making cleverly considered choices |
6A | Xavier | For always bringing a smile to the class. |
6B | Lachlan | Excellent Powerpoint start. Well done! |
Literacy Pathways | Junior | Improved behaviour and being a good friend in literacy pathways. |
Literacy Pathways | Laurent | For working hard and listening in literacy pathways. |
Art | 6A | For awesome listening while learning to use iMovie n the iPads. |
LOTE | Halime | Working well in Japanese |
LOTE | 5A | Class of the week |
Year 6
Last term Year 6 constructed “Theme Parks “as a part of their multidisciplinary unit . Here are some examples of the final results of their efforts . Overall , this unit was an engaging and positive experience for the students. They were able to learn so many curriculum aspects in a practical way . Well done 6A and 6B .
Meet the Staff
Cross Country
Do it for Dolly - Spider Day
Centrepay
SAVE THE DATE -100 Year Celebrations
Only 2 weeks until Aitkenvale State School will be celebrating the Centenary. Save the date, 1st June, where the community is welcome to come along and enjoy the celebrations.
Celebrating 100 years is a very special milestone for our School. We have a dedicated committee made up of Current Staff, Past Students, Past Parents & Community Members who have put together 2 amazing events to enable us to celebrate with our Community.On FRIDAY 31st MAY, we invite our School Community, Past Students, Past Staff & Wide Community to a special Centenary Celebration Official Opening - for all the details, please read the EVENT page we have created: https://www.facebook.com/events/3801344760141515/
To enable us to prepare, RSVP’s are required and you can do so via Townsville Tickets - https://tickets.townsvilletickets.com.au/.../7eac4bec...On SATURDAY 1st JUNE we are hosting a Community Open Day.
This event is to celebrate all of the history that has surrounded our School over the past 100 years. Ck Kern is MCing this event, there will be entertainment by 1RAR Band, Renegade Handmade Markets, PUFT Events Townsville, Australian Army Obstacle Course, Queensland Police Service, Multicultural Demonstrations, Vintage Car Display and so much more. This day will be an amazing Family Day Out and everyone is welcome!A massive thank you to our Community Event Partner, Chery Townsville , who are generously supplying us with marquees and tables & chairs to enable us to create a wonderful atmosphere for our guests.You can find out all the details - like & share this event on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/events/1317837298824195/ALL enquiries please contact admin@aitkenvaless.eq.edu.au + (07) 4421 2333.
Mothers Day Afternoon Tea
Student Counter
Australian Early Development Census
Hello from the Social Worker
Camp Australia Newsletter
FoodFitz
FoodFitz now delivers healthy lunches to Aitkenvale State School every Wednesday. Please see the attached flyer and their website for details and ordering. Orders are to be placed before 7:30am Tuesday morning for delivery prior to first break on Wednesday.
Community Hub
School Drop offs and Pick Up
Uniform Donations
Medication
School Parade
Does Attendance Really Matter?
School Watch
The School Watch Program is a partnership between Education Queensland, the Queensland Police Service and the State Government Protective Security Service. It aims to reduce criminal activity in Queensland schools and encourages everyone to look out for after-hours crime in our schools. If you see anything suspicious, please don’t attempt to intervene.
Look, Listen, Report. Call School Watch on 13 17 88.
If you see a crime in progress, call Triple Zero (000).
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