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26 May 201626 May 2016

Principal’s Update

P&C

Thank you to all of our current and pastP&C members. Without their great supportit would be very difficult to sustain many ofour learning programs. To celebrate P&CDay on the 13/05/16, the current P&Cmembers were invited to morning tea in the

Coffee Shop. Remember that new members of the P&C arealways welcome.

Post School Expo

Thanks to Mira and the staff in the Senior School for organisinga fantastic Post School Expo morning on 04/05/16. With 35post school providers displaying materials and present to speakabout their offerings it was rather busy but a very informativemorning. Both of the two talks were well attended.

NDIS

You may be interested in attending a free information sessionabout the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that ison 10:00-2:00 Tuesday 31st May 2016 at the Kedron-WavellServices Club. If you wish to attend you can register by emailingmarketing@carerslink.com.au or calling 3901 1165. For moreinformation see the flyer below.

Report Cards

Teachers are busy completing Report Cards for Semester 1to inform you about your child’s learning progress so far thisyear. You should receive a copy of your child’s Report Cardbefore the semester break. If you have any queries about your

child’s Report Card please contact your child’s class teacher todiscuss these queries.

CheersChes HargreavesPrincipal

Deputy Principal’s UpdateEach year we endeavour to celebrate andrecognise the work of the different staffroles. On Friday 6th May and Monday 9thwe recognised the "Admin Team" for AdminDay. Leanne, Lea and Beryl are the frontline of school communication andconnection with the community. They playmany other roles as well and we wanted to

let them know our appreciation for what they do. Next term wewill celebrate Teacher Aide Day and the Cleaners and SchoolsOfficer Day and in term 4 we celebrate World Teacher’s Day.We also celebrate special days for our therapists.

Last week some students from Year 11, Senior 4 & 5, attendedtheir Leadership Camp at Bornhoffen PCYC in the Gold Coasthinterland. The focus of this camp is for students to face theirfears and support their peers. The students faced somechallenging activities and from what I heard it was a great campfor all involved. The idea of this leadership camp was to readythe 11 students for senior leader roles next year when they arein year 12.

Also last week a group students attended the Rugby LeagueDay that was organised by Arthur Vernon, one of our staffmembers. As the day fell at the same time as the SeniorLeadership Camp there was minimal transport available andunfortunately not all students were able to attend. The day wasorganised around practicing playing the game of rugby league

and then actually playing a game. Our team of students playedagainst the Multicap team and won 8-2. A great effort from thestudents involved. We are encouraging Arthur to organise otherrugby league activities or visits in the future.

Thanks to the P&C for again organising the Mother’s Day Stallthis year. The staff and students appreciate the work that goesinto preparing for this. It was great to hear that all the studentswere very polite while purchasing their gifts. Thanks also toJanine who set up our display at the Mother’s Day OrchidSociety Show and to Ches for attending on Mother’s Day andcollecting our display.

Mobile Phones at School

On another note we would like to inform parents that becauseof numerous issues around mobile phone use by students atschool we have decided that, as of Monday 30th May, if yourchild brings their mobile phone to school (this includes anyother devices that can take photos or have earphones) we willbe asking them to be handed into the office at the beginningof the day for safe-keeping and to be picked up at the endof the day. Students who travel on school buses to and fromschool do not require their phone at all, unless it is part of theircommunity engagement program. Thanks for your help andsupport in this.

CheersGayle MortonDeputy Principal

Refund PolicyIf a parent wishes to apply for a refund due to their child’snon participation in an extra-curricular activity, they may do soby completing a Request for Refund form available from theschool office. The request should include the receipt relating tothe payment for which a refund is being sought. It is preferredthat refunds be made as a credit against the student’s accountat the school, and used to offset any future charges.

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Student Achievement

Our recent ‘Student of the Week’ winners…

Student Nominated For

Ethan M Arriving at school with his shoelaces tied

Declan E Having-a-go trying different things andmanaging his behaviour

Leena S Having-a-go with everything

Kane A Working well and having a good attitude inManual Arts

Jessica C Following all 5 rules and being focussed onclass work

Tyson S &Luke W

For great work at the “Greeters” for the PostSchool Options Expo

Emily B Great work at Holy Cross Laundry andgetting a job interview there

Georgia P Much improved behaviour and maturity atschool

Tammy G &Leena S

Remaining cool during a challengingsituation at Leadership Camp

Claire M Managing her own behaviour at school

Emily K Generally being fantastic at school

Our recent ‘Reader of the Week’ winners…

Student Nominated For

Alysa K Enthusiasm and Expression when reading

Kane D &Dylan K

Reading well at the Anzac Day Service

Maddison S Great improvement with her reading to theshared reading dog

Tanya G Great initiative with reading Learner DriverLicence Manual

Ethan (EJ)M

Using the PODD book to communicate

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)All teachers and teacher aides recentlycompleted an Effective Behaviour Support(EBS) survey. This self-assessment toolcaptures the extent to which positivebehaviour systems and practices are in placeacross the school. The results bothreaffirmed many of our current practices forencouraging positive student behaviour and highlighted areasfor improvement. After discussing the results, the PBLcommittee has identified three priority areas and formulatedstrategies for improvement. This data-based approach iscentral to all PBL schools.

CheersDavid OsbournePBL Committee Chair

Classroom Updates

From Junior 2

Meet the Chickens

About 4 weeks ago 12 chickens and 2ducks joined our school community. Thechickens came in a wide variety of coloursand breeds. The chickens and ducks havea real soothing effect on staff and students.They offer great enjoyment as the students

watch them scratching and interacting with each other.

The chickens are just starting to lay some eggs and in the futureit is hoped they will produce 6-8 nutritional free range eggsmost days. These eggs will go to the tuckshop and help withcooking programs at the school. The chickens and ducks willalso benefit the school by providing fertiliser for the garden andcontrolling pest insects.

They are also helping to enhance students’ communicationskills. Students are initiating conversation as they ask questionsand make vocal their observations of the chickens and ducks.Some students are fascinated by the chickens and ducks andare keen to learn as much about them as they can.

With raising chickens and ducks also comes the responsibilityof cleaning and looking after them. It is hoped looking afterthem will promote independent living skills as students managethe chickens and ducks’ daily care.

The chickens and ducks seem very happy and have settled inwell. They should enjoy their stay at Aspley Special School andprovide many benefits to our school for years to come.

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CheersKevin O’BrienJunior 2

From Senior S2

My class has been very busy with their cardmaking enterprise. Brian W won the namingcompetition by introducing our business as“A Stack of Cards.”

During the week we work on our functionalnumeracy and literacy skills by planning ourtimelines, advertising, budgeting and

pricing. On Fridays, the production team are in full swing,making the cards, stamping and packaging them and stickingthe prices on. The students have used a variety of methods todecorate the cards, including collage, scrapbooking, Irisfolding, painting, printing and marbling. We also have to factorin some shopping days to replenish our stock.

We sold $80 worth of cards at the recent Orchid SocietyMothers’ Day Show. We also regularly sell our cards outsideThe Frothee Coffee Shoppee on Fridays between 10 am and12.00. There is always a display of cards for sale in the frontoffice too.

We are taking orders for Christmas Cards. Please contact mevia the front office if you would like to place an order.

Thank you for supporting our Enterprise.

CheersJanine HusseySenior S2

From the OfficeWhat a long term this one is or so it seems. Another four weeksuntil the school break.

Update on the Gym - We are in the process of getting quotesfor a suitable shed and siting approval has been obtained. Oncethe shed is up, the process of getting the gym lined and readyto be used, will take a little time. At least the process has begun.

If you have an oversupply of plastic shopping bags, please sendthem to the office, as our cleaners recycle these in the smallrubbish bins.

Thank you to all those parents and carers who have paid theVoluntary Contribution. These receipts can be claimed in yourtax return.

The site has been readied for our new trampoline installation.The old trampoline was falling apart. This should happen thisweek and I’m sure it will be put to use as soon as sighted bythe students.

When disaster strikes!

When things go wrong, what can you always count on? - Yourfingers!

CheersLeanne, Lea and BerylOffice Staff

Important Dates

Date Event

8th June 2016 Cleaners and Groundsman Day

15th June 2016 P&C Meeting – 7pm in School Office

21st June 2016 BCC Immunisation at School

23rd June 2016 Adidas Walkathon

24th June 2016 Last day of Term 2

• Look for what you have left. Your life? Your mind?

• Avoid saying: ‘If only..’ ‘Why didn’t I..’

• Forgive yourself and forgive others.

• Nurture helpful positive emotions such as hope, faithand courage.

• Connect to sources of support such as friends, familyand the community.

• Look to the future- rebuild.

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Date Event

11th July 2016 Back to school – Term 3

15th July 2016 Naidoc Day

20th July 2016 New Parent Open Day

29th July 2016 Pine Rivers Show Day

Recipe from the Office

NOODLE, CORN AND BACON LOAF

½ X 440g packet Singapore Noodles1 tablespoon olive oil1 small brown onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped200g middle bacon rashers, trimmed andchopped1 small zucchini, grated1 cup frozen sweet corn kernels½ cup reduced-fat grated tasty cheese1/3 cup self-raising flour5 eggs, lightly beatenMixed salad leaves, to serve

Preheat oven to 180 degrees C fan-forced. Grease a6cm-deep, 10cmx21cm (base) loaf pan. Line base and sideswith baking paper, allowing paper to extend 2cm above edgesof pan, Place noodles in a large heatproof bowl. Cover withboiling water. Stand for 1 minute. Separate noodles with a fork.Drain. Return to bowl. Using scissors, roughly chop noodles.

Heat oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add onion,garlic and bacon. Cook, stirring often, for 4 to 5 minutes untilbacon is starting to brown. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool.

Add bacon mixture, zucchini, corn, cheese, flour and egg tonoodles. Season. Mix until well combined. Pour into preparedpan. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until golden and firm. Cool inpan for 15 minutes.

Transfer loaf to a chopping board. Slice. Serve with salad.

From the P&CFirst of all, thank you to one and all who getin and help with the different thingshappening around the school. Monika,Raelene, Melissa and Helen got stuck in forthe Mother’s Day Gift Shop which was a resounding success.

Things are beginning to hot up…..the Uniform Shop has beenchanged somewhat and will now be opened each Wednesdaymorning from 8:30-9:30am. You may send orders in via theschool bag, and orders will be processed and sent home thesame way, or you can call in and have a chat each Wednesday

morning. We also have a variety of second hand uniforms togive away - polo shirts, skorts and track pants. So come andvisit us to see if we have some that might fit your child. A verybig thank you to Sandy for all her help with uniforms over theyears!

We have had to upgrade the computer used by the P&C…..theold one weighed a tonne, and never really worked. Maybesomeone needs a boat anchor?

At Gayle’s invitation, the P&C had a lovely morning at theFrothee Coffee Shoppee to sample some of their wares. Whydon’t you make it a date on Friday with some of your friendsto enjoy a coffee and cake? Remember to book a table via theschool office first please.

Also, by way of support, our Chaplain Tania Pattemore needsyour support financially. Please mark your donations clearlyfor this much needed resource at our school. Tania does anawesome job!

The P&C are in the process of writing to the businesscommunity to raise awareness of our school in the broadercommunity, and also to seek funding for projects that needdoing or completing in the near future. The Gymnasium is onesuch project that needs funds right now. Would love to seesome donations to cover postage please.

To round out this term, there is the Aspley P&C Adidas FunRun on 23rd June 2016…….if you can help on the day, pleasecontact the office (Leena) and register your support. As afamous school principal recently said “Many hands make lightwork”

Also…….we have an election on Saturday July 2nd, at whichtime we will once again be doing the sausage sizzle. (Pollingbooth at our school) Helpers needed: Time blocks6:30-8:30am, 8:30-10:30am, 10:30-12:30pm and 12:30 tillclose. Mums and Dads, get your Cup Cakes ready…..theywere a big hit last time.

On that day we will also launch our latest fundraiser rafflefor two nights at Sea World resort for two adults and twochildren. We hope you can get involved with this fundraiseras we would love to send you a book of tickets to sell toneighbours, workmates and so on. This is an awesomeopportunity to make some worthwhile money to help withprojects around the school. Details to follow.

Finally, the P&C have decided to present awards to studentsin each year at the end of year Awards Night. Anysuggestions…..we would love to hear from you.

Next meeting of the P&C Wednesday 15th June…..allwelcome. Art and Wine night is on the agenda for 2017.

CheersTrevorP&C President

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From the ChaplainIt’s been a full and exciting past month asChappy at Aspley with a couple of things toupdate you on.

I am very pleased to share that we weresuccessful at gaining top place in Grill’dChermside’s Local Matters Fundraiser forApril. Grill’d have notified me that we willreceive $300 from their community grants

program. It’s a great result & many thanks to Grill’d, our schooland local community for their support in this promotion.

On the issue of fundraising and Chaplaincy - I am frequentlyasked about the funding of the role through Governmentgrants/other sources, and how it all works. In a nutshell, eachschool within the funding scheme receives a $20,000government grant which makes a significant contributiontowards the funding of a Chaplain for 2 days/week. This fundingis guaranteed under the current arrangement and budget cycleuntil the end of 2018. There is however an annual shortfall tothe costs of the Chaplaincy service that needs to be raisedlocally to maintain the minimum 2days. Our Chaplaincy serviceat Aspley requires just over $6000 each year from our localnetworks and community to meet the shortfall, hence our active& developing plan to fundraise and source regular financialsupport.

One of the exciting developments that has been in the pipelinefor some time and we are looking to launch is the school CoffeeVan for Chaplaincy. Our Hospitality teacher Kylie Taylor has hadthe vision and driven this initiative, coordinated a team in variouspreparation roles, and we have the necessary things in placeto get underway. Not only did the coffee van need to be setup functionally onsite – Thank you to our groundsman DavidWeatherhead for all his work, and the generosity of BrisbaneCity Council for donating and delivering recycled cable drumsfor our customer’s tables. It was also important to sourcequality coffee beans and sponsorship. We are very excitedto say that Cleanskin Coffee Company (Brendale) hasgenerously agreed to sponsor our Chaplaincy venture,providing their top quality coffee at reduced cost, great barista

training for the team, and ongoing support as we develop ourinitiative. Sincere thanks to Jason and Aaron at Cleanskin forworking with us.

The Coffee Van launch date will be Monday 30th May 7.45am– 8.30am.

Open every Monday & Friday morning before school for ourAspley Special School community - staff, parents and busdrivers. Prices - Coffee $3 // Coffee & Breakfast Muffin $5

On a final note, I was pleased to be able to accompany theYr11’s on their camp last week at Bornhoffen PCYC in the GoldCoast hinterland. As a Chappy I find camps invaluable in myrole. They not only provide new and amazing experiences buta fantastic opportunity to support, encourage and connect withstudents and staff as they encounter community outside of theschool context and their normal environment. Bornhoffen wasundoubtedly a beautiful spot, and our camp group facilitatorswere professional, calm and inclusive of our special needsstudents. I came away from the three days inspired by theefforts of our students to try new experiences and challengethemselves. They worked collaboratively not only in their activitygroups, but in tasks around the campsite, washing up andcleaning. Great memories and good times. Thank you!

CheersTania PattemoreChaplain

The Frothee Coffee ShopOur famous coffee shop will once again be opened to thepublic next term. The ‘Frothee Coffee Shoppee’ is a fantastictraining program for students with disability from our school andfrom our local region. With incredible coffee, food and amazingcustomer service, a visit to our coffee shop is an insightful andenjoyable experience.

If you would like to attend the The Frothee Coffee Shop, pleasebe aware that bookings through our office are essential. TheCoffee Shop seats a maximum of 25 customers per sittingso the earlier you book, the better. There are two sittings forthe Coffee Shop at 10am and 11am. Unfortunately without abooking you will not be able to visit as we limit the numbers toenable the students to learn. Please contact the school on 38672333 to make your booking. The coffee shop dates remainingfor Term 2 are:

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Notice from CarersLinkWe have an exciting opportunity for yourchildren to get involved in the June/Julyholidays Sociability club events. These fiveawesome social events open up endless

opportunities for social engagement and most importantlycreating friendship circles! Not to mention giving Carers andfamilies a break! We believe these events are cost effective forfamilies and carers. Carers Link is always willing to assist withaccessing funding through different areas!

See below under Community Events for a flyer for June/July events and also a description on what Sociability Clubreally means. Or phone/email CarersLink on 3901 1165 andinfo@carerslink.com.au for more information.

• Friday 3rd June

• Friday 10th June

• Friday 17th June

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