2025 Term 4 Week 4 Newsletter
Message from the Principal
Dear Families,
It’s been another busy and exciting fortnight at AAS as we continue to celebrate learning, community, and achievement across our school.
This week we welcomed representatives from the Australian Defence Force (ADF), who presented to our Senior Years students about the wide range of career opportunities available within the ADF. Students were highly engaged and appreciated the insights into pathways, training, and lifestyle options connected to service careers.
Our Halloween dress-up day and disco brought plenty of colour and laughter to the school! A big thank you to the SRC for organising a special lunch as part of the celebrations, and to all students and staff who embraced the spirit of fun and creativity.
Today, we also recognise World Teachers’ Day, celebrating the incredible dedication of our staff who make a difference in the lives of our students every day. A special mention goes to Ms Amanda and Ms Alli, who have both been named finalists in the NT Educator Awards—a wonderful achievement and recognition of their passion and excellence in education.
There continues to be great learning happening in classrooms, and as we move toward the end of term, a reminder to families that end-of-semester reports will now be provided electronically. Please ensure your preferred email address is up to date so you can receive your child’s report via email when they are released on Monday 8th December.
We have also received notification that our school photos are in the post—we’ll update families once they arrive on Groote Eylandt.
Finally, we invite all families to join us for our Remembrance Day Ceremony on Monday, 11 November at 10:45am in the library, as we come together to honour and remember those who have served.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Mel Dougherty
Congratulations to our Awards Winners
Congratulations to all our week 3 & 4 Award Winners!
Congratulations to our PRINCIPAL AWARD winners!
To receive a Principal's Award, a student must have received 4 Merit or Value Awards.
The parents are to bring the 4 awards to the front office and the student will be presented a Principal's Award at the following assembly.
To receive a Pennant, a student must have received 4 Principal's Awards.
The parents are to bring the 4 Principal's Awards to the front office and the student will be presented a Pennant at the following assembly.
A Splashing Success at the AAS Swimming Carnival!
What an incredible day in the pool! Our annual Alyangula Area School Swimming Carnival saw fantastic participation, team spirit, and plenty of personal bests. A special congratulations goes to our new record holders.
Well done to all students who competed with great effort and enthusiasm — and a big thank you to staff, volunteers, and families who helped make the day such a success.
Breaky Club - Every Tuesday
We’re excited to announce that Breakfast Club will now be held in the canteen every Tuesday morning from 7:30am, starting Week 5! The ESS team will be running the sessions to make sure your children start their day with a healthy meal.
Please see the attached flyer for all the details and feel free to share it with your students.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Term 4 Calendar
Arnhem Electorate Eco Warrior nominations are open
Arnhem Eco Warrior Award!
Do you have a student making a positive impact on the environment?
We’re looking for an amazing young eco-warrior from the Arnhem Electorate who is taking action to protect our planet!
Who can nominate?
- School students from the Arnhem region
- Anyone who knows a student making a real difference
Why enter?
- Winner receives $50! (Prize proudly funded through recyclable items collected at the Electorate Office.)
- Recognition for your efforts in protecting the environment
- Celebrate your contribution to a greener Arnhem
How to nominate:
- Send the student’s name, school, and a brief description of their eco-friendly achievements to electorate.arnhem@nt.gov.au
- Nominations close: November 28th, 2025
Let’s celebrate the young leaders making Arnhem a cleaner, greener place!
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