Week 10, Term 2 2024

Principal Pen

Wadda Mooli, Jambo, Habari, Balao, Bonjour.

Welcome to Week 10 and the last newsletter for Term 2.

10 weeks ago, I joined Aitkenvale State School and, in my time, here I have been a part of many events and I have been able to meet lots of our fabulous community members. I have really enjoyed my first term as Principal and am looking forward to what Term 3 brings. I am excited by the work happening at the school and feel like the school is in good hands with amazing staff members who are all working extremely hard for our children.

YEAR 5 & 6

Our Year 5 & 6 students head off to camp at Paluma for the next few days. This is a great experience for our students and a huge commitment from our staff who attend. We wish our students a safe and exciting time at camp.

GOLD and SILVER REWARDS

Congratulations to all students who attended the Gold and Silver rewards days. There was a lot of fun had by this group of students who have put in a big effort across Term 2. We are proud of their behaviour, and we loved sharing these fun times with them. Well-deserved kids. Hopefully we can see some more students there in Term 3.

EARLY YEARS

The early years of a child’s life from when they are first born until they are 5-8 years old, are very important years. Here at Aitkenvale SS, we offer a range of quality experiences for our children to foster their learning. One of our main offerings is to hold a Playgroup. We know that playgroups help parents and children learn together to build on the “curiosity” of the young mind.

Another annual activity is to celebrate Under 8s. This year we will be holding our celebration next term. If you have a child in Prep to Year 2, come along and join in the fun. Many activities are provided for the students to participate in by independently walking around and deciding what they might like to do. It is one of my favourite days! We are also ready to launch our Prep 2025 Transition experiences and enrolments. If you have a child ready for Prep next year, please ensure you get your application forms in now.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

School photos will occur in week 2 of Term 3, Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th July. Please note opt out forms were sent home last week. You only need to return this consent if you do not want your child to participate in the photos.

CHANGE OF DETAILS If you have changed any of your details, please ensure the school office is notified. This includes residential, postal and email addresses, Emergency Contacts etc. It is essential we have the correct email address in order for Semester 1 report cards to be emailed home.

ATTENDANCE & SICKNESS

With the cooler weather, there is quite a bit of sickness in the school. We encourage you to work with your child to maintain good hygiene, and to stay at home when unwell. School attendance is compulsory under the Education Act, however if children are unwell, we know it is best for them and the school community for them to stay home. If your child is going to be absent from school for any reason, parents are requested to inform the school. If your child is absent from school on any given day and we are unaware of the reason for the absence, an SMS message will be generated asking you to contact the school regarding your child’s absence. Students are encouraged to be At School, On Time, Every Day, unless they are unwell.

As of Day, 1 Term 3 we will not be giving students late tickets until 8.45am. We would like children to attend class straight away if they arrive prior to 8.45am. After this time, they will be required to pick up a late slip. We have noticed there are a large number of students lining up each morning and it takes quite some time for them to get to class. We believe this strategy will help our students to settle quicker in the mornings.

UNIFORM

Aitkenvale has an amazing new uniform, which is being transitioned in across the year. The Aitkenvale uniform consists of the new polo shirt, black 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.

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

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

Lee Braney

Principal (Acting)

Calendar

Class Awards

Week 9

Student of the week - Week 9

From The Administration Team

Office Hours 8:00AM - 3:30PM

Supervision on gates begins at 8:00am

Gates Close at 2:50pm - all remaining students will then be escorted to the office to await collection.

We would like to bring to your attention that we have noticed a pattern of late pick-ups recently. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise.

To maintain a safe and secure environment for all children, we kindly request your cooperation in picking up your child/children on time. Our school hours are 8:30am - 2:30pm.

If you anticipate being late, please notify us as soon as possible.

​​Important Dates

• Pyjama Day 2nd August 2024 - Gold Coin Donation
• Paluma Incursion Prep - Year 1 - 6th August
• Prep information Session - Bulk enrolments - 7th August 2:45pm - 3:15pm
• Year 2 Science Incursion - 8th August
• Under 8's Day - 9th August
• National Day against Bullying - 16th August

2024 Student Resource Scheme - Due Now

Statements have been sent home for the 2024 student resource scheme.  Payments via cash or EFTPOS can be made at the front office.  BPoint and Centrepay payments accepted via the invoice.

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/set-up-centrepay-deductions?context=22366

https://aitkenvaless.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/26/bpoint_parent_instructions.pdf

NAB CARPARK

It has been brought to our attention that some parents and students have been using the NAB carpark to cut through in the mornings and afternoon.  For safety reasons, we kindly request that you avoid walking through this area.

UNIFORM DONATIONS

LOADING ZONE

We would like to remind everyone of the rules for drop-off and pick-up of children at our school and to adhere to the rules associated with these times.  

During the hours of 7:00am and 4:00pm the Loading Zone is only a 2-minute standing zone for vehicles. Getting out of your vehicle while in the loading zone between these hours is not allowed. 

UPDATING STUDENT DETAILS

It is extremely important that students' personal details such as contact telephone numbers, email addresses and emergency contacts are correct and up to date so you can be contacted if your child is unwell or needing medical attention. It is also very important that we are aware of all medical conditions. 

Please email admin@aitkenvaless.eq.edu.au or contact the office to update your child’s details.

https://aitkenvaless.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/251/update_your_details.pdf

CAMPUS SAFETY

A friendly reminder to parents: please refrain from bringing dogs onto the school campus.  This can be a source of anxiety for some students, and we want to create a safe and comfortable learning environment for everyone.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES

All electronic devices including smart phones, smart watches, iPod and tablets are to be signed in at the office on arrival to school.  These items are kept locked in the office throughout the day.  Students are required to collect their phones from 2:30pm.  Students are not to be using devices whilst on the school grounds.

PARENT /VISITOR ACCESS TO SCHOOL GROUNDS

Parents and visitors are reminded to sign in and out at the Office, when entering the school grounds during school hours. 

QPARENTS

Aitkenvale State School is now providing our families with the opportunity to register with QParents.

The QParents web and mobile application provides a more convenient, easier way for parents and legal guardians of Aitkenvale State School students to interact with the school. Parents will have secure, online access to their child’s student information, anytime, anywhere, through a smartphone, tablet or computer.

Parents that are not active on QParents have been emailed an invitation keycode letter from the school to register for an account through the QParents App (app needs to be downloaded to your phone/tablet). Letters with the invitational keycode have been sent home with those students without a current email address. QParents is a secure web and mobile application that allows parents and caregivers of Queensland state school students to access information about their child and to communicate directly with their school. QParents provides you with secure, online access to information such as:

• Attendance Details

• Access Report Cards and Assessments

• Invoice and Payment Details

• Consent Form

• Online Payments

• Update your child’s details including home address, medical conditions, submit reasons for unexplained absences, notify the school of future absences, make online payments against school invoices.

If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact the Office on 4421 2333 or send an email to admin@aitkenvaless.eq.edu.au

Have a safe and Happy Holiday

Silver Day Activities

Gold Day Celebrations

On Monday as part of PBL rewards selected students got to participate in the Gold Day celebrations.  Everyone had a lot of fun dancing at the disco and enjoying the pizza.  Well done!

Year 5/6 Paluma Camp

The year 5/6 students attended camp at the Paluma Environmental Education Centre this week. They have had a lot of fun exploring the nature trails and engaging in group challenges. The students have been able to foster their friendship and develop their understanding of the natural world.

The shelters were set, planned and built entirely by students. They had to work through ideas that they came up with before they were then “cyclone tested” by Dan from PEEC …

PBL

The PBL focus for week's 9 and 10 is centred around the behaviour expectation 'Being Responsible: We own the consequences of our choices'.As we approach the final two weeks of the term, the PBL team discussed the importance of acknowledging students who continuously follow school and classroom expectations, making positive/good behaviour choices that lead to positive learning outcomes. Students understand the difference between positive and negative consequences when demonstrating the behaviour expectations at Aitkenvale.

School Photos

 Queensland School Photography will be taking our school photos on Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th July 2024. Follow these steps to order:

1. Online Orders – visit http://www.qldschoolphotography.com.au to order.  School Access Key - N7E8KA9H           Please Note - if ordering online, we have a record of payment and do not require an envelope to be handed in.

2. Complete student details on the order envelope if paying by cash –please fill in one envelope for each student purchasing. Please enclose the correct payment (change will not be given)

3. Sibling Photos – Please see envelope for time and place.

4. Miscellaneous Group Photos – If your child is involved in School Leaders etc., please collect envelope from school office. N.B. These photos cannot be ordered online.

5. Late Orders for individual and class photos can be placed online for 1 week after photo day. 

If for any reason you are not satisfied with the photos taken of your child, please contact Queensland School Photography directly on 07 3216 6777 or email parents@qldschoolphotography.com.au.                                                                                                  Kind Regards, Queensland School Photography Pty Ltd

Please note that a consent form has also been sent home with the envelopes. Please read carefully and notice that this is an OPT OUT note. Sibling envelopes are available at the office.

Every Day Counts

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2025 Prep Enrolment

Camp Australia Newsletter

100 Year Merchandise for Sale

Report Cards

Naidoc Day

Lost Property

Centrepay

Student Counter

Community Hub

Smoke Free Zone

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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