Week 10, Term 2 2025
- Principal Pen
- Updates from the Admin Office
- Attention Parents & Carers of Year 5 and Year 6 Campers!
- Our Fortnightly Wrap-Up
- Welcome to the Team Jacko!
- Our Lost Property Basket is Overflowing!
- Account Statements Sent Home – Please Settle Outstanding Payments
- Gold Day Celebrations
- School Watch - Keeping our School Safe
- Camp Australia
- Student of the Week - Week 9 & 10
- Important Information for Families
Principal Pen
2025 Annual Implementation Plan Focus
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
Dear Parents and Carers,
Karibu wiki ya 10;
Bienvenue à la semaine 10;
Wadda Mooli, Welcome to Week 10, Term 2 2025.
Can you believe we are just two days away from the end of Term 2? As we wrap up the term, it’s a wonderful time to pause and reflect on the rich learning, growth, and community spirit that have defined these past ten weeks.
From the buzz of curiosity in our classrooms to the energy of the playground, this term has been another amazing chapter in our school story. We’ve seen students learning with enthusiasm, whether it was exploring new concepts in math, writing thoughtful stories in English, tackling challenges in science, or shining on the sports field. Our learners continue to amaze us with their effort, creativity, and kindness.
I’m incredibly proud of the way our school community comes together. Not just to educate, but to inspire. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing staff for their passion and dedication, and to our families for your ongoing support. Your encouragement at home helps builds the strong foundation that allows our students to thrive.
Our recent Athletics Carnival was a fantastic day filled with energy, determination, and school spirit! It was wonderful to see students giving their best in every event whether they were running down the track, leaping into the sandpit, or cheering on their teammates from the sidelines. The effort, encouragement, and sportsmanship on display made us all proud.
A special thank you to our staff who helped make the day run smoothly, and to our students for showing what it means to compete with heart and respect.
We’re excited to announce that Age Champions and the winning House Team will be revealed and celebrated at our Week 2 assembly next term.
Well done to everyone who participated. You have shown what true team spirit looks like!
As we head into the holiday break, I encourage everyone to slow down, connect with friends, family and the environment and recharge. Take the time to laugh, rest, and make meaningful memories with those who matter most. Look after yourselves, and one another.
We can’t wait to welcome students back on Monday, 14th July, refreshed and ready for a new term of discovery, challenges, and achievement.
Enjoy the break—stay safe and stay curious.
Kind Regards
Lee Braney
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
- ⛺ Year 5 and 6 Camp Final Instalment Payment - Due Now
- 🎶 Musical Instrument - Payments Due Now
- 🪙 Gold Day Celebrations - 27th June
- 📝 Report Cards Emailed Home, also available on QParents - 27th June
- 📆 School Holidays - 28th June - 13th July
- 🏈 Term 2 Interschool Sports Consent Forms - Due Now
Important Update: Consent Forms Now Available via QParents or Email
We would like to inform all parents that, moving forward, consent forms will no longer be printed. Instead, they will be sent home electronically through QParents or via email.
This change will help us streamline communication and reduce paper waste. Please ensure you’re signed up for QParents or keep an eye on your email for any upcoming forms.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact the school office.
Report cards will be emailed home in Week 10 and will also be available to download in QParents. Don't miss out—sign up for QParents now!
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Foodbank Queensland and Fuel for Schools for your ongoing support and generous weekly donations to our Breakfast Club and Homework Club programs. Your contributions ensure our students begin each day with full bellies and focused minds, ready to learn. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in their lives—every single morning. We are truly grateful for your continued commitment to our school community.
Attention Parents & Carers of Year 5 and Year 6 Campers!
This is a reminder that the final instalment of $100.00 for the upcoming camp is due now. Please ensure payment is made on time to secure your child’s place. Thank you for your cooperation!
Our Fortnightly Wrap-Up
Crazy Hair Day
Last Friday, we celebrated Crazy Hair Day — and the creativity on display was amazing! From colourful hair to imaginative accessories, everyone brought their most inventive styles. It was a fun and spirited way to wrap up the week. Thanks to all who joined in and made the day so special!
Interhouse Sports Carnival
On Monday and Tuesday, we held our Interhouse Sports Carnival! It was a fantastic two days of friendly competition, school spirit, and teamwork. Students from Ross, Rowe, Towns, and Black House gave it their all in a range of exciting events. Well done to everyone who participated and cheered on their teams!
Deadly Choices
A big shout-out to all the students who took part in the Deadly Choices program this term! Your commitment, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn about making healthy lifestyle choices has been inspiring. We’re proud of each and every one of you for embracing the opportunity and giving it your best.
Life Skills Workshop
This week our students enjoyed a hands-on visit from Life Skills Queensland! 
They took part in a DIY building activity, constructing their very own mini light boxes using nailing and joinery techniques, complete with LED lighting. Along the way, the instructors emphasised the importance of being Safe, Responsible, and Respectful—key values for any workshop environment.
Refugee Week
On Friday, we celebrated Refugee Day with a fun and vibrant lunchtime full of activities for everyone! It was a great chance for our school community to come together and celebrate the rich cultural diversity that makes Aitkenvale so special.
Students enjoyed music, games, and storytelling, learning about the strength, resilience, and contributions of refugees around the world.
Silver Day Celebrations
Last Friday, we celebrated Silver Day—a well-earned reward for all the hard work and positive behaviour our students have shown this term. Students had the chance to use their PBL tickets to "purchase" a fun activity of their choice, including movie and popcorn, outdoor games, computer/iPad time, cooking, and crafts. It was wonderful to see students enjoying themselves and celebrating their achievements in such a positive way.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the day special and for giving our students the opportunity to celebrate their success this term!
Stings Workshop
Our incredible Aitkenvale State School students represented our school at this week’s Strings and Band workshop! On Monday, they dedicated the entire day to practicing—playing for hours without complaint, staying focused, and showing fantastic attitudes. Mrs Burnett is incredibly proud of their hard work.
On Wednesday, they returned for a quick rehearsal before the big concert, where they performed alongside 10 different orchestras and bands from the 3-day workshop. Our students played beautifully, learned three full pieces from memory in just one day, and were respectful and attentive audience members throughout the event.
Welcome to the Team Jacko!
We’re excited to officially welcome Schools Officer Jacko to the Aitkenvale State School staff!
A huge thank you to Jacko for all your hard work keeping our school grounds looking amazing. From the beautiful gardens to the ongoing maintenance around the school, your efforts are truly appreciated by staff, students, and families alike.
We’re lucky to have you as part of the Aitkenvale team!
Our Lost Property Basket is Overflowing!
Missing a jumper, hat, water bottle, or lunchbox? Please take a moment to check the lost property basket if your child is missing any belongings.
Account Statements Sent Home – Please Settle Outstanding Payments
Account statements have been sent home with students.
We kindly ask that all outstanding payments be made as soon as possible via one of the following methods:
💳 BPOINT
🏦 Centrepay
📱 QParents
💵 Cash & EFTPOS (available at the school office)
Thank you for your prompt attention and continued support.
Gold Day Celebrations
School Watch - Keeping our School Safe
Camp Australia
Student of the Week - Week 9 & 10
Moses | For following instructions, first time, every time. |
Pamella | You have been trying super hard this week in all learning areas. Keep it up! |
Landry | For always trying his best and being a caring friend to all of his classmates. |
Ibrahim | Celebrated for his thoughtful and friendly behaviour in helping his peers sound out words during English class. |
Aaliah | For showing great improvement in her spelling. |
Whole Class | For all their hard work completing their assessments. |
John | For always coming into the classroom with a smile. |
Saba | For demonstrating resilience when completing math. |
Whole Class | For showing resilience and working hard to complete assessment. |
Divine | For adding adjectives to her writing to make it more interesting. |
Dequiin | For always listening to instructions and being a positive example to others. |
Whole Class | For showing great teamwork and problem-solving skills to complete their marshmallow spaghetti towers. |
Layla | For showing kindness and empathy towards others. |
Jeanette | For always attending, aspiring, achieving, and an awesome attitude. |
Leonardo | For being resilient and continuing to excel despite being one hand down. |
Miski | For achieving high results in reading and comprehension. |
Falmata | Consistently working hard and trying. |
Jennifer | For having a go at all activities and working hard when writing. |
Emmanuella | For working hard to complete her information report. |
Ariki Che | For always doing his best to achieve the highest level of success! |
Joshua | for your amazing progress with letters and sounds and blending. Keep working hard! |
Jamac | For always completing tasks to the best of his ability. |
Aliance | For consistently demonstrating excellent listening skills, following classroom rules and expectations, and setting a positive. |
Ka’ade | For showing great resilience throughout the term. |
Heidi-May | For making the teacher laugh with her great jokes. |
Moussa | For working independently on his writing. |
William | For settling in well and giving it 100% |
Trinite | For improving her handwriting skills |
M’Masa | For resilience when faced with a learning challenge |
| Alexander | For listening to instructions first time, every time. |
Jayz | Being respectful to his classmates and teachers and always trying his best. |
Brooklynn | For a positive and successful return to school. |
Gedeon | For a seriously successful studious semester |
Memphis-Rose | For creating an interesting and detailed information report on Toothless the Dragon. |
| Sifa | For improving her learning. |
Matthew | Work ethic and pushing through to get the job done! |
Raeli | For working harder in class and trying to listen in class |
Eliora | For always trying her best, being caring and helpful. |
Important Information for Families
