Friday Flash Week 8 - 21st March, 2025
From the Principal
Dear parents and caregivers,
Today, we celebrated Harmony Day with a visit from Bremer State High School's cultural dance troupes. It was a wonderful experience for all our students!
On Wednesday, we recognised International Read Aloud Day. Some of our amazing Year 6 students generously donated their lunch breaks to read books to our younger students. I encourage all parents to take time to read aloud to their children, as it has so many positive benefits. For more information, please [click here].
Colour Run Fundraiser
The Colour Run is coming up very soon in Week 10! This is one of our biggest (and messiest!) fundraisers of the year, and the children absolutely love it! It's not too late to set up your fundraising page—every little bit helps.
Celebrations of Learning
With the introduction of our Flashtastic Friday afternoons, we have adapted our Celebrations of Learning. As children now receive weekly reward time for demonstrating Soaring Behaviour, we wanted our Celebrations of Learning to focus purely on learning achievements.
On Friday of Week 10, classes will be holding an Open Classroom Drop-in Session from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Parents and caregivers are invited to visit and see the wonderful learning that has taken place over the term. All are welcome to celebrate your child's success!
Join Us for the ThinkUKnow Presentation – Online Safety
📅 When: 31st March, 5:00 PM
📍 Where: The Library
We invite all parents and carers to attend the ThinkUKnow presentation—an essential session on keeping children safe in the digital world. This informative session, delivered by expert presenters, will provide up-to-date advice on online safety, social media, and how to help your child navigate the internet safely.
In today’s digital age, understanding online risks and empowering children to make safe choices is more important than ever. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical tips to support your child’s well-being.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Parent-Teacher Conversations – 25th March
It’s not too late to book your Parent-Teacher Conversation! These meetings provide a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and learning goals. Please see the information below for booking details. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, 25th March.
Thank you for your continued support. Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead!
Kind regards,
Kelli Harvey
Principal
Amberley District State School
International Read Aloud Day
What's On Next Week
- Monday: Choir - all grades 1st break. First Nations Dance Group - Second break.
- Tuesday: Strings Ensemble 7:50am (Yrs 4-6).
- Wednesday: Boys soccer training. Choir 1st break. Band 2nd Break. Netball training 3.10 - 4pm in hall.
- Thursday: Rugby league training 8am. Girls soccer training first/second break on oval. Little Jets 9am in Base. Lunchtime disco
- Friday: Flashtastic Friday Assembly 9am. Flashtastic Fun Time 1:50pm. Interschool Sport.
We also have Breakfast Club and Running Club every morning!
Wellbeing and Engagement
Bucket Filling: Creating a Culture of Kindness
This week, our students are learning about Bucket Filling, a simple yet powerful way to encourage kindness, empathy, and positive relationships. Inspired by the concept from the book Have You Filled a Bucket Today?, this idea teaches that we all carry an invisible bucket. When we do kind and thoughtful things for others, we fill their bucket—and our own! But when we are unkind, we dip from others’ buckets, making everyone feel worse.
Watch this short YouTube video with your child to learn more about how we can all be bucket fillers at home, at school, and in our community.
Ask your child:
🌟 How did you fill someone’s bucket today?
🌟 How did someone fill your bucket?
🌟 What can we do as a family to be bucket fillers?
By making kindness a daily habit, we help create a more positive and caring environment for everyone. Let’s keep filling buckets together! 💛
School Attendance
Our School attendance rate is currently 93.2%. 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.
Payments Due
Friendly Reminders
Save the Date
28 QLD Olympics Unleashed program
🎓 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!
👥 25 March – Parent-Teacher Conversations
A great opportunity to connect with teachers about your child's progress.
28 QLD Olympics Unleashed program
🎓 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!
Sport News
Monty’s Colour Fun Run – 1st April
Remember to create a profile page at www.myprofilepage.au and share your profile to family & friends to receive online donations.
Mix and Match prizes or send the donations to one of the causes available – The Great Barrier Reef Foundation, Carbon Neutral, OzHarvest, The Smith Family and Dolly’s Dream.
Become a Fundraising Monstar and receive a Monty Handball by completing all your online virtual badges! Can you receive them all?
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.