Week 2, Term 1 2025
- Principal Pen
- Updates from the Admin Office
- New School Uniform Policy is in Effect
- Announcing Our Shift to a Digital-First Platform in 2025
- First Day Adventures: Welcome Prep 2025
- Meet Our New Team: Welcoming Our Amazing Staff!
- Fuel for Schools Ltd Supports Students with Generous Donation for the 2025 School Year
- Student of the Week - Week 1
- Prep Vision Screening
- Camp Australia Newsletter
- Play 2 Learn Playgroup
- Overcoming Anxiety About Going to School
- Safer Internet Day - 11th February
- Naplan
- School Crossing Safety Guidelines
- Medication
- School Absences
- Centrepay
- School Parade
- Important: Updating Student Details
- School Watch
- Like us on Facebook
Principal Pen
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back! After what was a really settled first three days and a very unsettled day on Friday leading into the weather event closing our school Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Thankfully the Aitkenvale and surrounding community were not inundated, and those in the black zones were able to return home yesterday. However, if you were flood affected, please let us know if you need support. You can also use this link for Disaster Recovery Directory information.
I am excited for what 2025 will bring Aitkenvale State School.
Welcome to all our new families and in particular our new preps. We look forward to seeing you grow and learn throughout your first year of school. It is exciting times, and we wish you all the very best on this wonderful education journey.
Severe Weather Event Procedures
In the case when local rain causes flash flooding, and you wish to collect your child/children, please do so. You know your local area and know whether you will be cut off or not. In the event that schools are going to close within the school day you will be notified by the school, or you can check the closures website.
In the event of school being closed, it is not the principal’s decision to do so. The Department of Education coordinates this decision with the Disaster Management Committee or the Local Disaster Management Committee. Then if the decision for safety is made that all schools are closed, schools will notify parents/carers via SMS and it will go up on the School Closure website, as well as local radio stations will broadcast the message.
Schools cannot re open following a closure until a Rapid Damage Assessment is conducted by QBUILD to ensure the school is safe for staff and students to return.
Thank you for your patience and know that we have to follow protocols from the Department, and I cannot make individual decisions about Aitkenvale SS.
It is great that we are able to be back at school and are ready to learn.
We have had some water damage to a couple of buildings, but we have been extremely lucky.
The forecast predicts more rain, so the students likely won't be heading out to the playgrounds anytime soon.
School Annual Improvement Plan
School Priority 1
Maximise engagement and wellbeing through a clear vision that increases student engagement, staff morale and community connection.
School Priority 2
Improve LOA in English for all students (P-6) through a focus on lesson planning and delivery
Updates from the Admin Office
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.
Important Dates
- 2025 Grip Leadership Conference - 10th February - Consent forms DUE TODAY
- Instrumental Bootcamp at William Ross S.S - 13th February
- Term 1 Years 3-6 Swimming lessons commence - 18th February - Notes sent home today- Payments due 15th February
- Prep Vision Screening - 25th and 26th February
- Senior badge Ceremony - 28th February
- Naplan Commences 12th March.
All late slips and early pick-up requests for students are now handled at the student counter. Please follow the signs to the window at the back of the Administration Building.
New School Uniform Policy is in Effect
As of this year, the old uniform is no longer permitted, and all students are required to wear the new uniform, which aims to foster a sense of unity and pride throughout our school community.
The new school uniform includes the following items:
- Aitkenvale State School polo shirt ($30)
- Aitkenvale State School bucket hat ($15)
- Black shorts, skirt, or pants
- Enclosed shoes (suitable for school activities)
- White socks
Uniforms are available for purchase through the school office. If you have not yet purchased your child’s uniform, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible to ensure readiness for the 2025 school year. This change applies to all students, and the previous uniform is no longer permitted.
Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring that all students are in full compliance with the new uniform guidelines. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the office at 4421 2333.
Announcing Our Shift to a Digital-First Platform in 2025
We are excited to announce that we are transitioning to a digital platform in 2025 and encourage all parents to register for QParent. To complete your registration, please use your invitation email and your child’s EQ ID number.
If you need any assistance, our admin staff are available and happy to help.
First Day Adventures: Welcome Prep 2025
The first day of Prep 2025 was full of excitement as new students arrived, ready to learn and explore. With big smiles and curious eyes, they met their teachers, made new friends, and started fun activities. It was the perfect start to a year full of new experiences and learning.
Prep A
Prep B
Meet Our New Team: Welcoming Our Amazing Staff!
Fuel for Schools Ltd Supports Students with Generous Donation for the 2025 School Year
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Fuel for Schools Ltd for their generous donation of school supplies for the 2025 school year! Your support plays a crucial role in ensuring our students start the year prepared and ready to succeed. We are deeply thankful for your partnership in helping empower the leaders of tomorrow. Here’s to a year of growth, learning, and success!
Student of the Week - Week 1
Prep A | Ayden | For listening with your body during mat time. Keep it up! |
Prep B | Whole Class | For your amazing start to school and working diligently to learn our classroom routines. Amazing! |
1A | Grayhill | For displaying and following school expectations by showing beautiful behaviour. |
1B | Whole Class | For displaying responsibility and strong positive attitudes as you settle into year 1. |
2A | Charlotte | For being an amazing helper and following directions the first time, every time |
2B | Mohamedamin | Following class expectations first time, every time. |
2C | Maggie | For getting straight into all her work. |
3A | Aaron | For demonstrating the qualities of a good friend in the classroom. |
3B | Fadel | For adjusting well in a new learning environment. |
3/4C | Takara | For confidently using her High 5 strategies to solve a problem. |
3/4C | Zahir | For showing good leadership skills at school. |
4A | Dequiin | For being ready to learn and following instructions first time, every time! |
4/5C | Jameela | For settling will into 4/5C and following Aitkenvale values and expectations |
5A | Youssof | For having an energetic and enthusiastic attitude to learning. |
5B | Sarah-Maree | Simply superb “Super Speaker” superstar! |
5/6C | Sharifu | For being a motivated and committed learner in Week 1. |
6A | Maxime | For starting 2025 with rigour and gusto! Well done! |
6B | William | Excellent work ethic! Well done, William! |
Prep Vision Screening
Camp Australia Newsletter
Play 2 Learn Playgroup
Overcoming Anxiety About Going to School
Safer Internet Day - 11th February
How will you support Safer Internet Day on Tuesday 11 February? This year’s theme is all about working together to help make the internet a safer, and more positive place. Check out esafety.gov.au to find out how you can create a safer online environment, including advice and support for reporting online abuse. Make sure to also register for any of the free eSafety Commissioner webinars hosted throughout February.
Naplan
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a literacy and numeracy assessment that students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit each year. NAPLAN assesses the literacy and numeracy skills that students are learning through the school curriculum and allows parents/carers to see how their child is progressing against national proficiency standards. NAPLAN will commence on 12 March 2025, in Term 1.
School Crossing Safety Guidelines
Our School Crossing Supervisors have the very important role of ensuring our children cross the road safely to get to and from school, but they aren't the only ones. It's up to motorists to also obey the road rules and make sure school zones are safe for all pedestrians.
Please remember:
Slow down to the advised speed – for most of our school zones, this is 40km/h
Keep an eye out for all pedestrians (some of them are fairly small!) and remember not to stop too close to the crossing
Wait until the crossing is completely free of all pedestrians, including the School Crossing Supervisor, before driving through
Watch for and obey the instructions of the school crossing supervisor
Medication
School Absences
Centrepay
School Parade
Important: Updating Student Details
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.
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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