We acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal custodians of the lands, waterways and skies of the Bunurong Peoples of the Kulin Nation where we gather, learn and grow at Aspendale Primary School.

We pay our respects to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of all nations,  and their ongoing cultural, spiritual and educational practices.  

We extend this respect to all Torres Strait Islanders and any First Nations peoples who learn or visit these grounds. We thank you for sharing and caring for the land we are learning on.

New version of the Acknowedgement of Country
Above is an updated Acknowledgment of Country that has been written in consultation with staff, students and members of our community. We recieved positive feedback and approval from our friends at the Bunurong Land Council in 2023. 



Aspendale Primary School commemorated Reconciliation Week.
We understand that for many members of the APS community, this is a challenging time.

Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Now more than ever, these conversations are important to be having. 

As a school, we commemorated the week by focusing on developing our sense of community and connections with a whole school event. 

Our School Captains made a video during camp to commemorate the week. It starts with our school's Acknowledgement of Country. You can watch the video here. 


Thank you to Gus, Surina, Warren & Edie for helping create the video. You all did an amazing job understanding the purpose of the week. 

Curriculum Planning Week 
Staff have been working hard during our term 3 planning week, getting prepared to deliver high quality curriculum programs throughout term 4. Students have participated in a range of specialist classes and activities and have consistently shown the expected behaviours during all classes. 

APS in China

Our 16 students with Ms Fletcher, Ms Ma and Mr Pearce set off for their China trip on Monday evening. After a few delays, they have arrived in Beijing and are immersing themselves in Chinese culture. Keep reading on in the newsletter to hear from the team in China. 

Sports Colours Day:

We are excited to be celebrating our Sports Colours Day on Friday 19th September. This is a favourite event here at APS and I can't wait to see everyone dressed up in their favourite sporting team colours. 

Marine Ambassadors:

Our Marine Ambassadors have been busy with visiting the Chelsea Yacht Club with Mrs Thompson on Tuesday as part of their I sea I care program, followed up with Beach Patrol today with the Year 1 and Year 4 students. 


Premiers Reading Challenge:
Tomorrow we will have a surprise guest at assembly presenting a special Premiers Reading Challenge prize. Well done to all that participated during 2025. 
Assembly begins at 2:40pm in the courtyard. 

Last Day of Term:

Just a reminder that Friday 19th September is our final day for term 3. Student will be dismissed at 2:30pm.

Kind regards,
Amelia

Dear Parents and Families,

The annual Sports Colour Day is back for term 3 at Aspendale Primary School. Students come dressed in their favourite sports team colours and bring a gold coin donation for State Schools Relief. This will be help in the morning with a parade and footy kicking comp to follow. Looking forward to seeing all the students dressed in their outfits.

Zhang hau! 

We are in Beijing. All 19 of us! Today we are off to the Great Wall of China. Our very kind and funny tour guide, Jessie has been sharing facts and quizzing on every bus trip. 

Yesterday we went to the Forbidden City- it was Marion's bucket list item and in her words it was "unreal." We learnt about how all the buildings have dragons to represent the Emperor even the Empresses buildiny which also has a phoenix! We also saw a photo of the last emperor who was 3 when he became king! 

In the afternoon, we were ridden around the lake in a rickshaw...like the Beijing locals all bodies of water are called seas. We spent time with a local family who shared their past time of raising crickets and grasshoppers. The best singer was called Pavarotti, just like the Italian opera singer.

We then went shopping- eating a few local snacks, having bubble tea and mooncakes. 

Labubus are everywhere! Lafufus too. Tang hulu is on evrry corner and we have tried grape and strawberries too.APS students have represented us amazingly being kind, safe and respectful humans as we have navigated the streets and the shops of Beijing. We are excited for today's adventures and we will update you next week from Nanjing when we visit our sister school

Another huge THANK-YOU to Dana & Dude Balloons and Events for supplying the wonderful balloon displays for our 100 Years Celebration afternoon on Friday 16^th May.

Thank- you Dana!