Friday Flash Term 3, Week 6 - 22nd August, 2025
From the Principal
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Exciting News!
We are very excited to share that our new playground will be open for play from Monday! The final step is plumbing in the water pump, which should be completed in the next two weeks.
Also starting from Monday afternoon, our back gate will be open again for families at pick-up time.
Book Week
Book Week was wonderful once again with our biggest ever Book Week Parade! Students loved sharing their favourite characters from much-loved stories. The costumes looked amazing and it was such a joyful morning.
Thank You
A big thank you to everyone who supported our school Skate Night on Wednesday. Together we raised $700 for the Student Council – a fantastic effort!
Parent Representative Group
📅 Thursday, 2pm
📍 Library
Come along to hear about what’s happening in the school and help us share ideas for the next steps.
Father’s Day Stall
Our Father’s Day Stall will be held next week (rescheduled due to school camps).
🛍️ Items will range from $2 to $20.
Rain Play
Just a reminder that Amberley District State School does rain play. This is optional for children. To participate, children need:
A rain poncho or raincoat
Gumboots or reef shoes
Home Reading & Homework
Please continue encouraging your child to complete 20 minutes of reading every night as part of their homework routine. Students also have access to Reading Eggs and Maths Online to support their learning at home.
Thank you for supporting these opportunities for our students.
Have a great week!
Kelli Harvey
Principal
Playground
Wellbeing and Engagement
🤝 PBL Expectation of the Week – “We are Friendly when we play by the rules and join in”
At Amberley District State School, we’re teaching students that being friendly means joining in and playing fairly.
At home, you can help by encouraging your child to:
✅ Follow game rules
👯 Include others
🧠 Try new activities
💬 Use kind and respectful words
Why rules matter:
They help us stay safe, play fair, learn new things, and enjoy time with others.
If your child is feeling upset or left out, try using the PAUSE process together:
Shake the mind jar
Take 3 deep breaths
Have a drink of water
Name the feeling
Calm down
Try again respectfully
This supports our school’s values of being Safe, Respectful, and Friendly Learners and links to our Bullying. No Way! message—kindness and inclusion make a big difference!
School Attendance
Our School attendance rate is currently 90.1%. Our goal is 95%.
Students should who had soaring attendance for the term should have received a purple certificate today!
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 2C and 6D for winning the highest attendance this week!
Payments Due
Save the Date
📅 Term 3 Key Dates
👩🏫👨👧 26 August – Parent/Teacher Conversations
🛍️ 27–29 August – Father’s Day Stall
🏕️ 1–3 September – Year 6 Camp @ Warrawee
📌 5 September – Pupil Free Day
🏕️ 8–10 September – Year 5 Camp
🏊♂️ 8–12 September – Year 1 Swimming @ McMahon’s Swim Factory
💛 11 September – R U OK? Day Wear yellow
📸 15 September – Extra-curricular School Photos (Hall)
🏫🎉 19 September – Open Classrooms: Celebration of Learning
🌟 19 September – Last Day of Term 3
📌 Please note: Dates are subject to change. Keep an eye on school updates!
DSM News
Library News
Closing date Friday 29th August.
Flash's Favourites
Week 6
Book Week
Staff @ Book Week
♻️ Support Our EcoMarines & Gumbuya Garden! 🌱
We encourage all Amberley families to get involved with Containers for Change. Every eligible container donated supports our student-led EcoMarines projects and helps grow our beautiful Gumbuya Garden.
It’s a small act that makes a big difference for our school and the environment! 🌏
Use the barcode below when returning your containers to support Amberley District State School:
📲 Scan this barcode at any Containers for Change drop-off point:
Thank you for making a difference!
Friendly Reminders
Community News
Bremer State High School Enrolments for 2026
Enrolments for 2026 at Bremer State High School are now open. Online applications are preferred, but paper copies are available if needed.
📅 Orientation Day: Friday, 5 December 2025
📝 You must be enrolled by Friday, 28 November 2025 to attend Orientation Day.
For more information, visit Bremer SHS Enrolments: https://bremershs.eq.edu.au/enrolments or contact the school office on 3810 9333.
