Amaroo School

17/09/2026

Primary Diamond Learning Spotlight 💎

17/09/2026

📢 All ACT public schools CLOSED between 8:30am and 10:30am on Thursday 24 September 2026 📢

The Australian Education Union has notified the Education Directorate that its members will take part in further protected industrial action. The next planned action is a 2-hour work stoppage next Thursday 24 September.

All ACT public schools, including specialist schools and preschools, will be CLOSED to students between 8:30am and 10:30am on Thursday 24 September 2026. The school day will commence at 10:30am.

The Education Directorate has decided to close schools to students during this time, in the interest of student and staff safety. There will be no onsite supervision during this time.

We acknowledge that school closures have significant impacts on families and these decisions are not taken lightly.

We are letting families know about this change as early as possible to help with forward planning. The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff remains our highest priority.

More information can be found online at https://bit.ly/46pXR8D

16/09/2026

SCHOOLS UPDATE: Minimal supervision arrangements for ACT public schools and preschools, 9am-11am, Thursday 17 September

ACT public schools will be operating under minimal supervision from 9am to 11am on Thursday 17 September 2026.

Families may wish to keep their children at home during that time, but minimal supervision will be available for those who need to attend.

Regular teaching and learning will begin at 11am.

The arrangement is to support Australian Education Union members to attend a paid time meeting to consider the ACT Government’s September 10 pay and conditions offer for teachers, school leaders and school psychologists.

The ACT Government appreciates your understanding and support. We remain committed to working collaboratively with staff and unions to reach an outcome that supports our workforce and continues to deliver high-quality public education for ACT students.

More information is available on our website: https://www.act.gov.au/education-and-training/latest-articles/minimal-supervision-17-september-2026-9am-to-11am

16/09/2026

Music Night is happening on Tuesday 22nd September 2026 (Term 3 Week 10) from 5:30pm-6:45pm in the Amaroo School Hall. Come along to enjoy some great Music, see you there!

11/09/2026

Newsletter Week 8, Term 3, 2026

Welcome Amaroo Families to Week 8

09/09/2026

Road safety around Canberra schools is everyone’s responsibility.

We are reminding all road users to take extra care around school zones, crossings and surrounding streets.

🧡 Be alert for children (and adults) at school crossings marked with orange ‘children crossing’ flags. Stop at the white hold lines when you see anyone crossing between the orange flags and wait until all pedestrians have completely left the road.
⚠️ Speed, distraction and illegal parking are all factors that can put children at risk.
🚸 Drivers and riders should be extra cautious during peak school times, follow speed limits and stop for pedestrians at crossings.
🅿️ Parents and carers can also support safety by using designated pick up and drop off areas and helping children develop safe travel habits.

A little bit of patience and courtesy can go a long way to protecting the safety of our community.

🔍 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OzpwcJ

07/09/2026

04/09/2026

📣✨ Market Day is coming!
Our Year 6 students have been working hard to prepare their businesses for launch! Through learning about survey data, advertising techniques and budget planning, students are building valuable skills in financial literacy, data analysis, decision‑making, problem‑solving and communication to help them successfully run their Market Day stalls.

💡🎨 They’re now putting their learning into action by creating products, designing posters, setting prices, developing video advertisements and working collaboratively to bring their business ideas to life.

📅 Save the date — Market Day is Friday 18 September!
🎟️ Make sure you grab your tickets and come along to support our future entrepreneurs!

04/09/2026

📚✨ SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS ON NOW! ✨📚

Calling all our book lovers! 📖💛 The Scholastic Book Fair is happening now in the Inspire Centre!

Pop in this afternoon to browse the fantastic range of books and find your next great read! 🌟

📅 This afternoon – Friday 4 September
⏰ 3:00pm – 4:30pm

And if you can’t make it today, we’ll also be open:

📅 Monday 7 – Wednesday 9 September
🌅 8:00am – 9:00am
🌆 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Come along, discover something new and support our school through the Scholastic Book Fair! 📚❤️

02/09/2026

Happy LSA Appreciation Week! 💙

This week, we are celebrating our amazing Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who bring so much care, patience, and enthusiasm to our classrooms every single day.
Whether they’re breaking down tough concepts, providing one-on-one encouragement, or helping create an inclusive space where every student can thrive, our LSAs are true superheroes.
Please join us in giving a giant THANK YOU to our LSA team! Drop a comment below with a note of appreciation or a favourite memory to let them know just how much they mean to our school community. 👇✨