Friday Flash Week 9 - 14th June 2024
From the Principal
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We've had a fantastic week at ADSS, highlighted by our Musical Alfresco concert on Thursday afternoon. This event showcased the incredible talent of our instrumental music students. Our bands, strings, and choir ensembles delivered wonderful performances, which is particularly impressive given that many of these students only started learning their instruments this year. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated Music staff: Danni Basso, Julie Stewart, Tim Searle, and Bronte Kubler. We also extend our gratitude to all the families who attended and supported their children.
On Tuesday, we celebrated International Day of Play with "Pop of Play" sessions in our nature play area, Urimbirra, organised by our Deputy Principals. The children had an amazing time engaging in loose parts and messy play, allowing their imaginations to flourish. They built forts, created mud brownies, and explored nature, truly enjoying the day and all its playful possibilities.
Looking ahead, we have an exciting week packed with events, a great way to wrap up the term. The Senior Sports Carnival is on Tuesday, and we encourage students to show their house pride by wearing their sports team colours. Participation and having a go are key aspects of sports day, and we hope to see all children enthusiastically taking part.
Last night's Think U Know parent session was excellent and provided valuable advice from the Police on protecting children from online predators. The level of deception used to manipulate children online is truly alarming. I would encourage every parent to have a look at the resources on the Think U Know website. Given the increasing use of social media and technology among young children, we are conducting a child safety session next Monday for all students from Prep to Year 6. This session, run by the Yamanto police, will focus on online safety and how to protect themselves in the digital world.
We have had mulitple reports form parents about students behaving inappropraitely on the bus on the way home. If you have made the decision for your child to catch the bus independently - please educate your child about the bus code of behaivour. These are attached. Children have been told repeatedly at school that they should remain seated on the bus and should be sitting in year level order witht the yongest students at the front. I encourage parents of children who use bus transport to read this website and if there are any issues follow the process included.
Warm regards,
Kelli Harvey
Principal
What's On Next Week
- Monday: ThinkUKnow (Student cyber safety)
- Tuesday: Senior Sports Day - Year 4, 5, 6. Strings at 7:50am. Running Club at 8:30 am on the oval.
- Wednesday: Boys' soccer and rugby training at 7:45 am. Music practice club 8:15 - 8:30. Band and Junior Choir during second break. Uniform Shop open 2.30 to 3.15pm
- Thursday: NAIDOC Day Celebrations (Free dress). Running Club at 8:30 am on the oval. Little Jets playgroup.
- Friday: Subway Fundraiser. Free dress day (Gold Coin). Celebration of Learning. Assembly. Last day of term 2.
We also have Breakfast Club every morning!
Expectation of the Week
We encourage parents to reinforce our focus expectation at home.
School Attendance
Our School attendance rate is currently 90.1%. Our goal is 95%.
Congratulations to 3C and 6A for having the highest attendance this week!
Please contact your year level Deputy Principal, if you need support with attendance at school. Unexplained absence letters are deployed twice a term. You can update attendance through the QParents app.
Payments Due
Statements will be sent home in the coming days. Statements indicate any outstanding amounts of money that is owing.
Statements also show if your child’s account has a credit. If you have an amount on the statement that has a minus sign in front of the amount, this means you are in credit. Eg -$10 indicates a credit.
Please DO NOT PAY. The credit can be used for any future or upcoming payments. You will still need to contact the office and request the credit to be applied to an invoice.
Student Resource Scheme
If you currently have a payment agreement (including paying instalments through Qkr!), your Term 2 instalment is due by 14/06/24.
Please ignore this reminder if you have already paid in full OR made Term 1 and 2 instalments.
If have not made a payment or entered an agreement, please contact the office asap to make arrangements.
If payments are not received, the school will pursue the Departmental debt management process which includes the potential of exclusion from optional, non-curricular activities.
If you are experiencing financial hardship, please contact Administration as a matter of urgency.
Upcoming Events:
Yr5 Camp– Burleigh Heads | Event date: 02/09/24 to 04/05/24 | If the consent has not been returned, the student will not have been invoiced | Cost: $330 Due date: 2/8/24 |
Yr3 Street Science incursion | Event date: 17/07/24 | If the consent has not been returned, the student will not have been invoiced | Cost: $22 Due date: 21/06/24 |
Fundraising
The Loose Change Challenge has commenced this week. There is also a Subway Fundraiser on the last day of term.
Friendly Reminders
Don't forget to download the Schoolzine App to so you can access all school communications in a centralised location. Please click here to find instructions on SZapp app installation. After you select Amberley District State School enter PassCode 7242. There is also a link to the left to download.
Prep Vision Screening is a FREE service conducted at school by Qld Health. If you have a child in prep and would like your child's vision to be checked all you need to do is complete the below consent form.
Little Jets Playgroup: Playgroup Story Time with First 5 Forever Ipswich Libraries
First 5 Forever Ipswich Libraries will be visiting our Little Jets Playgroup on Thursday 11th July.
They will deliver a 30 minute session sharing stories, songs, music, movement and play.
Each family receives a book bag pack with early years resources.
If you’re interested, why not come along and enjoy in the morning fun.
Little Jets Playgroup takes place in Block B from 9am to 10.45am. Bring along a hat, drink bottle and snack.
See you there!
Interschool Sport
Congratulations to all of our sports teams!
Save the Date
- July 8: First day of term 3
- July 11: First 5 Forever Ipswich Libraries visit Little Jets Playgroup
- July 12: Pyjama Day (Gold Coin)
- July 22 - 24: Prep Vision Screening
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