Week 2, Term 1 2024

Principal Pen

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope this message finds you well. I want to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for contributing to a wonderful start to the year 2024. It has been truly heartening to witness the enthusiasm with which our students have returned to school, embracing their learning routines, and showcasing a sense of pride in our new school shirts.

I encourage all parents to continue partnering with the school to ensure that our students take pride in their uniform and adhere to the school's uniform policy. A neat and uniform appearance not only reflects our commitment to discipline but also fosters a sense of unity within the school community.

As we embark on this year, I am excited to share that it holds special significance for our school as we celebrate our centenary! The centenary celebrations are scheduled for June, and I invite each and every one of you to participate in the festivities. It promises to be a memorable occasion, and your involvement will add to the joy and spirit of this milestone event.

Join me in extending a warm welcome to the new members of our teaching staff: Miss Josie Craig (Year 2A), Mr. Dominic Pilon (Year 4A), Miss Jesse Zevenbergen (Year 5A), and Miss Madison Mikletic (Year 6A). Additionally, a hearty welcome to Mr. Nick Pecchiar, who has taken on the role of Deputy Principal (Years 3-6). We are thrilled to have such dedicated professionals joining our school community.

Our annual implementation plan is now ready to be shared with the school community. The primary focus areas this year include maximizing student engagement and wellbeing through a reduction in behaviour incidents and improvements in the core subject of English. Your support and involvement in these initiatives are crucial to the success of our students, and I look forward to working collaboratively to achieve these goals.

I also look forward to seeing more parents actively engage with the school as the year progresses. Your involvement and partnership in your child's education are invaluable. It is through this collaboration that we can ensure the best outcomes for our students.

Thank you once again for your continued support, and let us make the centenary year a remarkable and memorable one for our school.

Kind regards

Thomas Frankling

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Student of the Week - Week 2

From The Administration Team

2024 Student Resource Scheme

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

Please return the expression of interest form for Year 6 Senior shirts for 2024 by TOMORROW 2ND FEBRUARY  to avoid missing out.

https://aitkenvaless.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/40/2024_senior_shirt.pdf

​​Important Dates

• Year 6 Senior shirt form due Friday 2nd February
• Grip Student Leadership forms due Monday 5th February
• 100 Year Committe Meeting 6th February 3pm-4pm
• P&C Meeting 3pm - 4pm
• Prep Vision Screening  20th & 21st February
• Badge Ceremony 23rd February

2024 BOOKLIST

2024 Booklist requirements are now available to order through Officeworks.

https://www.officeworks.com.au/app/school-list-upload/?cm_sp=all:bts-lp:strip-tile::bts:school-list-service

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, ipods 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 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

Free Prep Vision Screening

School Parade

100 Year Celebration Meeting

Community Hub

Road Safety

Camp Australia

School Exit Form

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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).