Week 2, Term 3 2024

Principal Pen

Wadda Mooli, Habari, Bonjour. Welcome back for Term 3 of 2024.  

Welcome back to school! I hope you all had a wonderful break with friends and family, and that you were able to enjoy our amazing winter weather. I enjoyed talking with students last week about their holidays, some people sure had some great adventures. It is wonderful to see students returning to school, happy and ready to learn.

HOMEWORK CLUB

This term we start Homework Club on a Tuesday afternoon from 2:30-3:30pm in the school hall during        weeks 2-9. During Homework club, students will be provided light afternoon tea and have the opportunity to complete school assigned homework/ reading. Students are required to bring their homework, home readers and Home Reading Log each time attend. Students need to fill in the permission form and return it to the School Office. Students may only attend once the permission slip has been returned. Thank you to all our staff who are volunteering their time to help.

NAIDOC WEEK

This Friday we recognise and celebrated NAIDOC Week with a whole school assembly, cultural activities and a Kup Murri. This year, NAIDOC week is commemorated through the theme ‘Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud’. This theme honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture, with a fire symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

LATE ARRIVALS

Students arriving after 8:45am must report to the office to receive a late slip. Prior to 8.45am students are asked to go directly to their class to begin learning.

ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT

Each year, all schools in Queensland publish a report on their school's progress and achievements for the previous year.  The report is a version of our review and reflection which is completed at the end of each academic year (which is the same for all schools). 

School annual reports are a key governance and communication mechanism for schools and their communities to help express and celebrate the focus, activities and outcomes of schooling each year.  Our 2023 school annual report is available to view on our school website. 

SCHOOL OPINION SURVEY

Each year, families are asked to participate in the School Opinion Survey. Families with one or more enrolled student will receive one invitation to complete the survey. OneSchool (the departmental database) generates invitations. Invitations are sent over a number of days in the week beginning Monday 15 July. The survey closes on 16 August. We appreciate your feedback and encourage as many families as possible to participate. More information will be provided in coming weeks. Thank you in advance for taking a few minutes to provide us with this invaluable feedback.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING

We are committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, students and everyone involved with our school community and workplace. Creating a safe learning and working environment is of utmost importance to us at Aitkenvale State School. We thank our supportive and diverse community members for working with us to ensure communications and conduct is safe.

The department does not condone aggression in any form. All forms of aggression directed towards staff is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.

ATTENDANCE

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.

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 week and look forward to seeing you in the school as partners in your child’s learning. 

Lee Braney

Principal (Acting)

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

Student of the Week - Week 1

Award Recipients - Week 1

100 Days of Prep

Last Friday, Prep marked a significant milestone at Aitkenvale State School with a special celebration of 100 days of school. This achievement was especially meaningful for the youngest members of our school community. The students engaged in fun activities during the morning festivities.

New Prep Playground

During the holiday break, the Prep playground was completed. The children are delighted with their new playground and have had a great time exploring their new play equipment.

Homework Program

The Community Hub Homework Club started this week. During Homework Club, students have the opportunity to complete school assigned homework and reading with some of our classroom teachers and teacher aides.

Look at our little achievers! They are practicing and improving their knowledge and skills.

Aboriginal Artefacts

Mrs Leedie brought in some of her family's Aboriginal artefacts to show. She had boomerangs, didgeridoos, paintings, artwork and clapsticks. She also had some Biri language cards (from the Whitsundays area). The students all loved learning about how these items are used and how special they are to Mrs Leedie and her family. The students especially loved learning some language words, we can't wait to use them more. Everyone is looking forward to our whole school NAIDOC celebration on Friday. 

ATSIAP

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aspirations Program (ATSIAP) is a state-wide academic challenge for eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The program builds upon students' creativity and critical thinking skills. ATSIAP aims to raise students' expectations of themselves as learners.

Mrs Leedie and Miss Samara were extremely proud of all the students for their effort. Although we didn't place in any of the events, they represented our school with pride and displayed great sportsmanship.

News from the Library

Prep Information Session

Naidoc Day

P&C Meeting

Athletics Carnival

Challenge Games

Academics Awards

Student Counter

2025 Prep Enrolment

Every Day Counts

Does my child start kindy or school in 2025?

Centrepay

Smoke Free Zone

School Drop offs and Pick Up

Uniform Donations

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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