Friday Flash Week 4 - 21st February, 2025
From the Principal
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Thank you to everyone who attended Skate Night on Wednesday! It was a fantastic family event, and we’re thrilled to share that we raised $500 for the Student Council. We have some very impressive skaters in our school community, and I’m proud to say that this time, I didn’t fall over! 😊
School Leaders Representing Our School
This week, our school leaders did us proud by representing our school at the 2025 Ipswich Civics Program. They demonstrated outstanding leadership and engagement while learning about civic responsibilities and the role of local government. Well done to our leaders for being such fantastic ambassadors for our school!
PE Requirements
With the weather still quite warm, it’s important that all children bring a hat and water bottle each day, including for their PE lessons. Please ensure these items are packed in your child’s bag each morning. If you need to purchase a hat, they are available through the uniform shop via the QKR! app.
Flashtastic Fridays
Our Flashtastic Friday afternoons have been a great success! We’ve seen improvements in student engagement, behaviour, effort in class, and even attendance. It’s wonderful to see our students thriving in this program.
Lockdown Drill
Today, we conducted a lockdown drill, and we’re pleased to report that it went smoothly. Our students and staff followed procedures exceptionally well. These drills are an important part of ensuring that, in the event of an emergency, our students know how to stay safe.
Thank you for your ongoing support!
Kind Regards,
Kelli Harvey
Principal
What's On Next Week
- Monday: Choir - all grades 1st break. First Nations Dance Group - Second break. Student Leadership Halogen.
- Tuesday: Strings Ensemble 7:50am (Yrs 4-6)
- Wednesday: Choir 1st break. Band 2nd Break. NAPLAN practice test year 3 and 5
- Thursday: Little Jets 9am in Base. Book Fair begins in library.
- Friday: Flashtastic Friday Assembly 9am. Flashtastic Fun Time 1:50pm. Clean up Australia Day.
We also have Breakfast Club and Running Club every morning!
Wellbeing and Engagement
This year, we introduced ACE tickets to reward positive playground behaviour. Each week, a winner from each house receives an icy cup voucher, and the top house leads their war cry at assembly. The term winner enjoys a house colour free dress day.
Congratulations SABRE!
Click here for more information about our Student Code of Conduct.
School Attendance
Our School attendance rate is currently 93.6%. Our goal is 95%.
Students who have 95% or above attendance each term will receive a SOARING attendance certificate.
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.
Congratulations to Prep D and 5B for winning our attendance eggs this week!
Payments Due
Volunteers Needed
We’re looking for helpers to change home readers and cover books. If you can spare some time, we’d love your support—every little bit helps!
Please contact our HOC, Sarah De Ryck, at 📧 sduce6@eq.edu.au if you can assist.
Thank you! 😊
Save the Date
🎓 24 February – Student Leaders Halogen Excursion
Our student leaders will be attending the Halogen Leadership Conference.
📖 27 to 4 March - Bookfair
Come and check out our school bookfair!
🌿 28 February – EcoMarines: Clean Up the School Day
Help us keep our school clean and green!
14 March – Interschool Sport
Join a team for Amberley :)
🧡 21 March – Harmony Day (Wear Orange)
Celebrate diversity and inclusion by wearing orange.
👥 25 March – Parent-Teacher Conversations
A great opportunity to connect with teachers about your child's progress.
🎓 31 March ThinkUKnow parent, carer and educator Presentation
Online safety advice for parents, carers and educators delivered by QPS.
31 March to 4 April - Swimming - Year 2-3
McMahon Swim Factory
🏃 1 April – Years 3 – 6 Cross Country
Get ready to race! Students in Years 3 – 6 will compete in our annual Cross-Country event.
🌈 1 April – Colour Run
A vibrant and exciting event—be ready to get colourful!
📅 2 April – ThinkUKnow Student Presentation
Online safety advice for students delivered by QPS.
🐰 4 April – Easter Dress-Up Day & Celebration of Learning
Students can dress up for Easter fun! 🎭
📖 4 April - Open Classrooms: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
We look forward to seeing our school community at these wonderful events!
Tuckshop and Uniform Shop
Sport News
Flash's Favourites
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.