Week 6, Term 2 2024

Principal Pen

Welcome to Week 6, and the middle of Term 2! I hope you are all enjoying the cooler weather, it is a much-appreciated change. While it is still warm during the days, we are seeing more children wearing jumpers to school as the weather is cooler in the mornings. At times, we remind children to take their jumper off during play-time, to prevent feeling unwell. Please ensure your child’s jumper is a school colour (Black), and is very clearly named.

Thank you to all involved in the Mother’s Day event at the Community Hub. It was an amazing afternoon full of food, music and laughter. The school had many parents and community members from different organisations on site to enjoy the afternoon as a collective community. Thank you, it was a great celebration of the mums in our lives.

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. Information has been shared via our school Facebook page and it is important you RSVP via the page for the Friday event. Make sure you share this with family and friends so we can showcase our amazing school.

Our school has two focus areas for 2024, which drive the work happening at Aitkenvale SS. The following are our priorities as outlined in the Annual Implementation Plan 2024.

School Priority 1

Maximise student engagement and wellbeing across all settings through a reduction in reported behaviour incidences

School Priority 2

Improve Level of Achievement in English for all students (Prep - Year 6) through a focus on lesson planning and delivery

We had a visit from the Regional Director and our School Supervisor on Friday 17th May. They visited a number of classrooms across the school, speaking with students and staff in regards to these priorities. The feedback they provided was very positive. “We are continuously proud of the work at Aitkenvale State School; the school and learning environment at Aitkenvale is vibrant and calm; the behaviour, engagement and wellbeing of students was commendable; and the physical school environment is looking fantastic.” This is great feedback and gives us the opportunity to look forward as we continue to focus on ensuring every student is reaching their potential at Aitkenvale.

Our PBL focus for week 5 and 6 has been 'Let everyone learn'

The focus centred on 'being Respectful' so everyone can learn. This meant classes revisited classroom expectations and explored various scenarios, so students could demonstrate the specific behaviours. By unpacking what being Respectful looks, sounds and feels like at Aitkenvale and by showing awareness of themselves and others gives everyone the opportunity to learn in a safe, trusting and supportive classroom environment.

Be Respectful

• Use school appropriate language
• Use your manners
• Listen to and follow all staff instructions
• Respect property and personal space
• LET EVERYONE LEARN

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.

Uniform

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.

Interschool sport season one continues each Friday for year 5 and 6 students. 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.

Year 5 and 6 camp notes and money are due. Please ensure this is done in a timely manner so final preparations can occur. We look forward to taking the students on camp in week 10. If you have any questions please contact your class teacher or the office for more information.

I hope you all have a great week and look forward to seeing you in the school as partners in your child’s learning.

Lee Braney

Principal (Acting)

Calendar

Student of the week - Week 5

Student of the week - Week 6

Week 5 Award Winners

Adopt a Cowboy

Meet the Staff - Teacher Aides

P&C News

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.

Paluma Camp

Celebrating our Volunteers

Thank you to our wonderful volunteers, for their amazing generosity and dedication. Aitkenvale State School appreciates you and everything you do.

Australian Early Development Census

Centrepay

Smoke Free Areas

Smoke Free Zone

Student Counter

Book Club

Camp Australia Newsletter

Student Resource Scheme

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

Uniform Donations

School Drop offs and Pick Up

School Parade

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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