Friday Flash Week 3 - 9th May, 2025
From the Principal
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Happy 8th Birthday to Flash Our School Mascot!
This morning’s Walk to School and Flashtastic Friday assembly were a vibrant celebration of our Safe, Friendly and Respectful culture. It was wonderful to see our students sharing in the joy of community and celebrating with Flash who I think is the most loved mascot in the Ipswich region!
Although I was representing Amberley District State School at the Metropolitan South Principal Consultation Day, I took great pride in hearing how strongly our school is aligned to the work of the region. The feedback affirmed that our strategic focus on Reading and Student Engagement is the right work at the right time, and the early data show encouraging gains in student progress.
Community Highlights
Mother’s Day Stall
A heartfelt thank-you to Heather Barnes and her team of volunteers. The stall raised $2,000 for the Student Council. We hope all mums and caregivers enjoy their special gifts this weekend. We wish you all a wonderful Mothers DayPremier’s Reading Challenge
The challenge is now under way! Daily reading fosters curiosity, vocabulary growth and critical-thinking skills—key drivers of academic success. If your child needs a new reading log, they can collect one from the library.
The Department of Education has released excellent tips for supporting reading at home; please click here.
Looking Ahead
Next week is our final short week of the term, with the Ipswich Show Holiday on Friday.
Thank you for continuing to partner with us to help every child soar. Your ongoing support keeps our community strong and our students thriving.
Warm regards,
Kelli Harvey
Principal
What's On Next Week
- Monday: Choir - all grades 1st break. First Nations Dance Group - Second break.
- Tuesday: Strings Ensemble 7:50am.
- Wednesday: Boys soccer training. Choir 1st break. Band 2nd Break. Netball training 3.10 - 4pm in hall.
- Thursday: Rugby league training 8am. Girl's soccer training first/second break on oval. Little Jets 9am in Base. Lunchtime disco.
- Friday: Ipswich Show Holiday - no school on this day
We also have Breakfast Club and Running Club every morning!
Wellbeing and Engagement
Defence Mentor
School Attendance
Our School attendance rate is currently 91.7%. 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 B and 5A who had the highest attendance this week!
Payments Due
Save the Date
📅 16 May – Ipswich Show Holiday
School closed for the Ipswich public holiday.
🐝 20 May – World Bee Day
A chance to learn about the importance of bees and biodiversity!
🎨 23 May – Early Years Expo
Prep to Year 2 students will enjoy a fun community day full of early learning activities.
👁️ 26–28 May – Prep Vision Screening
Queensland Health will be conducting vision tests for Prep students. Parent consent is required.
🏉 28 May – Jersey Day
Wear your favourite team jersey to show your sporting spirit!
🦁 29 May – Year 4 Excursion to Darling Downs Zoo
A wild learning adventure for our Year 4 students!
🌏 🐠 5 June – Ecomarines: World Environment Day
Celebrating sustainability and marine life with our Ecomarines.
📸 10 & 11 June – School Photos
Sibling, class, and individual photos will be taken. More information to come soon.
🎶 11 June – Music Alfresco
Students will showcase their musical talents in a relaxed outdoor setting for families to enjoy.
Sport News
Music News
Student Council
Flash's Favourites
Who said school and learning couldn't be fun? Between Star Lab, Zones, Interschool Sports and Ecomarines - we think our students had an engaging week at school!
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.