Friday Flash Week 7 - 6th June, 2025
From the Principal
Dear Parent and Caregivers,
Today we conducted a Fire Evacuation Drill, and I’m proud to share that our staff and students responded calmly and efficiently. From the initial alert to the final all-clear, the entire process took just 13 minutes. You may have noticed some issues with our external speaker system—this is exactly why we run regular drills, to test and improve our emergency procedures. In the meantime, we continue to use backup alerts via staff SMS messaging and Microsoft Teams. We are currently exploring options to upgrade our school’s speaker system.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in and supported Monty's Colour Fun Run—it was a fantastic event! Thanks to your generosity, we raised an incredible $12,267.73! Most of the prizes have now been distributed, with a few still on backorder.
A very special shout-out goes to Harley from Prep D, who raised over $1,000—what an amazing effort! Harley will be presented with a special medal in recognition of his outstanding contribution. Well done to Harley and his family for their incredible fundraising!
Today, I had the pleasure of meeting Tina, the new Coordinator at School Plus OSHC. Tina is excited to be part of the Amberley District community and has some great ideas for the service. We look forward to working closely with her to support our students.
Yesterday, I also met with our Parent Representative Group to discuss our Nature Play plans. As part of our upcoming school facility upgrades, we’re working to create more outdoor learning opportunities that align with the Australian Curriculum. These spaces will support student engagement and provide real-life learning experiences to help students grow their learning assets.
And don’t forget to keep logging your nightly reading for the Premier’s Reading Challenge—every book counts!
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. School photos day 1
- Wednesday: Boys soccer training. Choir 1st break. Band 2nd Break. Netball training 3.10 - 4pm in hall. Instrumental Music. School photos day 2. Music Alfresco 3.15pm.
- Thursday: Rugby league training 8am. Girl's soccer training first/second break on oval. Little Jets 9am in Base. Lunchtime disco.
- Friday: Flashtastic Friday assembly. Interschool sport.
We also have Breakfast Club and Running Club every morning!
Wellbeing and Engagement
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 1B and 5A for winning the highest attendance this week!
Defence Mentor
Payments Due
Save the Date
📸 10 & 11 June – School Photos
Sibling, class, and individual photos will be taken. Keep an eye out for photo day info coming soon!
🎶 11 June – Music Alfresco
Join us for a relaxed afternoon as students showcase their musical talents outdoors. A perfect way to enjoy music and community! 🎤🌳
🎶23 June - Ipswich Beginner Strings workshop
Brassall State School
🎶24 June - Ipswich Intermediate Strings workshop
Ipswich Central State School
🎶23 June - Ipswich Senior Strings workshop
Ipswich Central State School
🏅 23 June - Senior Sporting events
800m and 200m finals on ADSS oval
🏃♂️ 23 June – Junior Sports Afternoon
Details to come soon – get ready for a fun-filled afternoon!
🏅 24 June – Senior Sports Day
Wear your house colours and bring your team spirit! 💙💛❤️💚
24 June - Sgt. Nadine Webster visits Prep - year 2
Child protective behaviours presentation.
🖤❤️💛 26 June – NAIDOC Day
Wear your First Nations shirt or dress in red, yellow or black to celebrate.
Theme: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy”
🎉 27 June – Celebration of Learning
Families are invited to explore learning in action at our Open Classrooms. Come and see how our students shine! ✨
Monday 30 June to Friday 11 July - School Holidays
First day back for term 3 is Monday 14th July.
Student Council News
Library News
📚 Premier’s Reading Challenge is Underway!
Amberley students are encouraged to log the books they read between 6 May and 22 August as part of the 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge. Books read during daily 20-minute reading homework can be included!
✅ Prep–Year 2: 20 books (read or experienced)
✅ Years 3–4: 20 books
✅ Years 5–9: 15 books
📘 Need a new reader record form? Visit the library.
📖 Book ideas: https://prc.median.com.au/BookList
Completed forms are due 25 August. Let’s keep reading, Amberley!
Music News
Sport News
Flash's Favourites
Week 6
EcoMarines Board Game Donations
"Do you have any spare board games?
EcoMarines are looking for donations to start a board games and card game rental system in the school. The goal is to reduce energy usage in our homes, build our communication and collaborator skills, reuse and recycle items, and to help the earth! Donations can be dropped at the office, given to classroom teachers or to 5D classroom. We are looking forward to a new and exciting chapter with our ADSS families."
OSHC
C&K Amberley news
Friendly Reminders
Raceview Soccer
Our under 12 girls team has some vacancies. 💜
Whether you have played before or this would be your first season ever, come and play with this wonderful bunch of girls. Team trains Thursday afternoon with all games on Saturdays. Sign up at www.raceviewsoccer.org.au
Let your friends know as well!
