Aspley Special School

🎉 Farewell to Ches Hargreaves 🎉 Don’t forget that tomorrow afternoon we will come together to celebrate the incredible contribution Ches has made to our school community as he heads into retirement.

📅 Friday
🕑 2:00 pm – Farewell Celebration in the Hall
Students and staff will have the opportunity to share memories and say goodbye to Ches.

☕ 3:00 pm – Afternoon Tea in the Coffee Shop
Following the celebration, everyone is invited to join us for afternoon tea.

Whether you can make it to the farewell celebration, the afternoon tea, or both, your presence would be greatly appreciated as we celebrate Ches and wish him all the very best for his retirement.

We hope to see you there!

🚲 A Huge Thank You! 🚲

Richard from EveryBody eBikes has generously donated a pedal-powered tricycle to our school.

This wonderful addition will provide students with opportunities to build confidence, develop cycling skills, stay active, and enjoy the freedom of riding in a safe and inclusive way.

We are grateful for Richard's generosity and support of our students and school community.

💙 Thank you, Richard and the team at EveryBody eBikes! 💙

🌟 What’s happening at Aspley Special School – Week 9 🌟

It’s another exciting week of learning, connection and building independence at Aspley Special School! 💙 Our school community continues to focus on Learning for Life, supporting students to develop skills, confidence and meaningful connections every day.

This week we are focusing on our Rule of the Week: Keep the Space in the Classroom 👐
Students are continuing to practise respecting personal space, moving safely around others and creating a positive learning environment where everyone feels comfortable and supported.

Our Word and Sign of the Week is “Thank You” 🙌
A wonderful reminder to show appreciation, kindness and respect to the people who support us each day. "Thank You to our cleaners"

We hope everyone has a wonderful week filled with learning, positive choices and opportunities to shine! 🌈
💙 Learning for Life 💙

BRISBANE BOOKFEST | Brisbane Bookfest is back!

Looking for a fun and affordable school holiday activity? The Lifeline Brisbane Bookfest is back, with more than a million pre-loved books, games and puzzles waiting to be discovered.

Whether you're searching for children's favourites, holiday reads, school resources or your next great novel, there's something for everyone.

With prices starting from just $2.50, it's an affordable day out for the whole family.

Best of all, every purchase helps fund Lifeline Queensland's vital 24/7 Crisis Support Services.

📍 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
🗓️ 27 June – 5 July 2026
⏰ Opening Day from 7:30am | 8:30am–6:00pm daily thereafter
🎟️ Free entry

https://myuniting.care/lifelineqldbookfest

🌿 Junior School students recently enjoyed a fantastic day at Bunyaville Environmental Education Centre as part of their HASS (Geography) learning.

The excursion supported our unit on special places, with a focus on understanding why these places are important and how we can care for them. Students participated in a range of engaging, hands-on and multi-sensory activities that encouraged them to explore the natural environment using all of their senses.

From discovering the plants and animals that call Bunyaville home to learning about ways we can protect and respect our environment, the day provided many valuable learning opportunities.

Students and staff alike have reported that it was a fabulous day filled with exploration, learning and fun. We are grateful to the team at Bunyaville Environmental Education Centre for providing such an enriching experience for our students. 🌱🐾🍃

Check out some of the highlights from our day below! 📸

TRISH'S RETURN VISIT | We were delighted to welcome Trish back from retirement for the day!

She spent some time exploring the Nash Nature Nook (dedicated to Trish), then enjoyed a well-earned coffee and cake at the Frothee Coffee Shoppee. After that, she popped in to visit a few students and say hello.

It was lovely to have her back on site, even just for a visit. We miss Trish and always enjoy it when she drops in to see us 💛

🌟 What's Happening at Aspley Special School – Week 8! 🌟
Another exciting week of learning, growth and connection awaits our students!

🖐️ Rule of the Week: Have a go in the classroom – we encourage all students to participate, try new things and celebrate their efforts.

🤟 Word & Sign of the Week: Which? – supporting communication and helping our students build their vocabulary and signing skills.

We look forward to another fantastic week of learning, friendship and achievement across our school community.
💙 Learning for Life 💙

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Ian Townsend, owner of Townsend Buses.

Ian was a wonderful supporter of Aspley Special School, always ensuring our students never missed out. Whether it was providing buses for excursions, taking the whole school to Australia Zoo or bringing the ice cream truck for celebrations, his generosity knew no bounds.

Ian's kindness and support have touched the lives of so many in our school community. He will be greatly missed, and we extend our sincere condolences to the Townsend family and the Townsend Buses team.

🎉 Congratulations Ash! 🎉 We are incredibly proud to share that Ash has been selected to compete at the 2026 Special Olympics National Games in Melbourne! 🏅🇦🇺 This is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of Ash's hard work and dedication.

If you are able to support Ash's journey to Melbourne, any donation, big or small, would be greatly appreciated:
https://asf.org.au/campaigns/ashley-kong/help-ash-get-to-the-special-olympics-national-games-in-melbourne?modalOpen=false

Good luck, Ash – we can't wait to cheer you on! 👏💙

Help Ash get to the Special Olympics National Games in Melbourne | Australian Sports Foundation Ash has qualified to swim for Queensland in his first National Games! After years of training, please help make his dream come true!