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Issue 10 – Wednesday 1 April 2015
FROM GAYLE COLEMAN: PRINCIPAL
Student Success
Congratulations to Sienna T, Teneille A and Manuthi K-H who
competed in the Met North Swimming Team at the State
Swimming Trials.
End of Term Celebrations of Learning
Many thanks to the parents who attended the Celebrations of
Learning in our classrooms last week. We have lots to celebrate
at Ascot State School and as we near the end of the term I
would like to encourage all parents to celebrate the successes
of your child/children during this term.
I’m looking forward to my first Ascot Easter Hat Parade on
Thursday. Thursday is also a free dress day and we are
encouraging students to Wear Blue for Autism. As a school
community we provide young people with autism with the
opportunity to realise their unique potential. Autism is a lifelong
disability that affects about one in 100 Australians, or 230,000
people. The word 'spectrum' reflects the different challenges
that people with autism face and the degree to which they may
be affected. Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that
affects, among other things, the way an individual relates to
his or her environment and their interaction with other people.
Show your support by wearing blue on Thursday or by being
colourful and representing the spectrum. For more information
go to: http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/
• how your child may be able to improve.
During the parent-teacher interviews, classroom teachers will
discuss strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement.
Online Parent Teacher Interview Booking
System
The interviews times have been scheduled from Monday 27
April to Friday 1 May (with the exception of 1D and 3E). More
information about the booking system will be emailed home to
parents in Week 1 of Term 2.
Cross Country Event
Many thanks to parents for supporting our Cross Country
events at Ascot State School this year. As we have not held
a whole school Cross Country for several years, I would
appreciate any feedback from parents, staff or students for
future planning. Please email admin@ascotss.eq.edu.au with
any positive comments or suggestions for improvement.
The benefits of physical activity are well known and all children
and young people need to be physically active; and physically
active children and young people are more likely to become
physically active adults. Regular physical activity enhances
students' ability to learn and supports student health and
wellbeing.
Parent Teacher Interviews
• Social benefits include:
- creating opportunities for fun with friends
- reducing anti-social behaviour
- developing skills such as co-operation and team
work.
We commence term two with parents having the opportunity
to discuss your child’s educational performance with your class
teacher. All parent teacher interviews will be held in Week two
(except for 1D and 3D which will be held in Week 3 due to Mrs
Thomas and Mr Bamlett being on leave).
• Health benefits include:
- promoting healthy growth and development
- reduced risk of disease and unhealthy weight gain
- continued improvement of co-ordination and
movement skills.
Reporting is part of communicating with parents and building
the school-parent partnership to improve student learning. The
parent teacher interview is held twice a year so that parents
understand:
• Emotional and intellectual benefits include improved:
- self-esteem and confidence
- ability to manage anxiety and stress
- concentration.
• the learning expectations for your child
Term 2 Calendar of Events
• your child’s achievement against expected standards
Attached to this Digest is a Term 2 Parent Calendar. The
calendar is an opportunity to advise parents and members of
the school community in advance so that you can arrange time
• how well your child is engaging with the expected
learning
off work to attend events relevant to your child/children. Please
note there may be last minute changes due to circumstances
beyond our control. Please also note there is no assembly in
Week 1 but there will be the Ascot State School Special ANZAC
Assembly on Friday 24 April at 9.30am on the oval. I hope you
can join us for this special 100th commemorative service. Class
Assemblies will commence in Week 2.
Finally, please enjoy a safe and restful Easter vacation. Thank
you for your continued support. Term 2 commences on
Monday 20 April as there is NO student free day next term.
Regards
important to individuals or businesses”. Ascot State School is
a school steeped in a tradition, with strong values and a rich
culture to support these. What do we need to change, what
needs to stay the same? We are looking forward to your ideas
and what it is you think we can do to improve everything from
planning, communication, to learning outcomes of the children.
If you have any questions, please email me at
pandcpresident@ascotss.eq.edu.au .
Have a safe & relaxing holiday.
Sarah Comiskey, P&C President
UPCOMING EVENTS
Gayle Coleman
Principal
Thursday
2/4/15
Free Dress Day
BOUQUETS
Thank you to Vicki B and Leta D for all their hard work counting
the Spellathon money.
Thank you to all the parents and community members who
supported our Spellathon and to our children for learning your
spelling. Well done!
FROM YOUR P&C
Congratulations to Prep E and 3A on winning the class prizes
for the Spellathon. There is a trip to the movies on the cards
for both classes, along with popcorn and a bottle of water.
What a wonderful way to celebrate! Teamwork really paid off
in these winning classes as in both cases, participation was
almost 100%. Well done? The P&C raised $19,432.30 and 161
children raised over $50. A special prize was given to Kya T
and Alex L for being the highest individual fundraisers. A special
thank you to Leta D who co-ordinated this year’s counting, with
the help of Vicki B. Thanks to Cath McL also, for helping with
the banking of the cash.
As we wrap up what has been a very busy Term 1, I would
like to thank all the volunteers who contribute to the rich fabric
of our school. I know we are all looking forward to a break
from the routine. We need to be well rested though, as the
P&C has lots of exciting activities planned for Term 2. The
Michael Calder Memorial Golf Day on 21 May (please get your
husbands involved), Art Week 4-7 May, Years 2, 3 & 4 Lunches
at Ruggers, Discos and the Mother’s Day Stall.
Finally, please keep Wednesday the 10 June free, as that will
be our “brainstorming” night in the school hall. Both the School
Council and P&C need to prepare a strategic plan. Purpose,
intent, values, mission statements, key performance indicators
and goals are now vital aspects of any self-respecting
organisation. In fact, ‘they are typically used by organisations to
describe why the entity exists, what it is striving to accomplish,
what it stands for and how it plans to achieve its objectives.
David Fagiano (Former CEO of the American Management
Association), states “organisations are living organisms, in many
ways very similar to individuals. People have personalities,
organisations have cultures. Personalities and cultures are
formed by values because, quite simply, values state what is
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11.45am-12.15pm: Prep Easter Hat Parade
and Grandparent’s Day
Term 1 ends
Friday 3/
4/15
GOOD FRIDAY
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
FRIDAY 3/4/15-SUNDAY 19/4/15 INCLUSIVE
TERM 2 PARENT & COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
PLEASE NOTE: This document is correct as at time of
publication but changes can and do occur.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
Just a reminder that the deadline for items for the Ascot Digest
is 10.00am Tuesdays (day before publication).
FROM MRS HADDEN: MIDDLE SCHOOL
YEARS 3-6
A well-deserved holiday awaits the students after a very busy
and productive term of work.
I have been so pleased to see the enthusiasm and application
of the children in the Middle School. The teachers have
provided excellent learning experiences and the students have
enthusiastically completed some challenging tasks. The
children have set learning targets and have worked hard to
achieve their goals. The positive nature of goal setting ensures
that students are able to gauge their progress in academic and
social areas and then establish future goals which meet their
needs, with the assistance and expertise of their teachers.
Spellathon
A huge thank you to our school community for your enthusiastic
support of our annual Spellathon. The final total was very close
to $20,000.00 – thank you!!
The winning classes 3A and Prep E were announced at our
assemblies on Monday. Great job, boys and girls!
The money raised will be put to good use by our P and C to
enhance student learning at Ascot. Thank you to Leta D and
Vicki B for counting the pledges and Sarah C for ensuring that
children’s efforts have been acknowledged with prizes for the
winning classes and individuals.
Prep to Year 2
• Top fundraiser is Kya T-M from Prep E raising
$230.00
• Top fundraising class is Prep E raising $1,115.00
Year 3 to Year 6
• Top fundraiser is Alex L from 3A raising $245.00.
• Top fundraising class is 3A raising $1,051.45
This week’s assembly was conducted by 6/5 and showcased
the importance of working well in teams and the roles children
can play. Well done 6/5.
Thank you to the classes who have presented high-quality
assemblies for our entertainment and to share their thoughts
and learning.
Cross Country
Our Cross Country was very successful and produced some
excellent results. The children enjoyed the opportunity to test
their skills on a long distance run and a great time was had
by all. Our thanks to Brothers for the use of their grounds and
to the parents who assisted on the day. Thanks to our P.E.
Department for organising another great event.
outstanding. Congratulations to teachers and students on a
great job!
Thank you to our teachers for organising the Celebrations
of Learning. The children have completed so much fabulous
work. Thank you to parents for the great turn out and
celebrating the many successes your children have
experienced this term.
Prep–Year 2 Cross Country
Congratulations boys and girls on a terrific effort in hot and
humid conditions. You were amazing. Thank you parents for
cheering on the children. It was a great morning. These events
don’t just happen: thank you to Alayne Graham and Paul Harris
for the work that goes into organising these successful events.
The Year 1 Lunch was held on Friday. It was a great
opportunity for parents to catch up. Thank you to Leanne
Buckle for organising the event. I’m looking forward to the Year
2 Lunch next term.
iPads are being used in classrooms to enhance student
learning. Last week Prep C were exploring taller and smaller
using iPads.
Bullying No Way
The winners of the banner competition were announced at
this week’s assembly with a certificate and an early Easter
surprise. Congratulations to all of the children who entered the
competition and shared their thoughts on ways we can make
every day positive for all of our students.
On the last day of term students are encouraged to wear
something BLUE to raise awareness about Autism. Children
are asked to donate a gold coin to participate in the last day’s
Free Dress Day with the funds supporting the Red Cross and
the children of Vanuatu.
Year 2 Technology Unit
This term Year 2 students were busy designing a lunch box
for me. It had to hold a cheese sandwich and an orange. 2C
invited me into their classroom to look at their lunch boxes. The
designs were very impressive. Great job, 2C!
Enjoy the Easter break with your family. Thank you for the
support you give our school and I look forward to seeing
everyone refreshed and ready to begin Term 2.
Kind regards
Sharyn Hadden, Deputy Principal
FROM MRS PROVOST-BOYLE: EARLY
YEARS
PREP-YEAR 2
What a great start to the year we’ve had. Our Prep students
have had a flying start to school. They are well and truly settled
in their new school. I’m looking forward to the Easter Hat
Parade on Thursday.
As always I’m impressed with the learning that occurs in the
school and this term has been no exception. This week
teachers are meeting to moderate the work that has been
done during the term. The quality of work and the learning is
Date Claimers for Term 2
• Years 3 and 5 NAPLAN Parent Information Session:
Wednesday 22 April, 9.30am in the staff room.
• Prep Writing Information Session for Parents:
Wednesday 29 April, 9.30am in the staff room.
A reminder email will be sent out on the first day of Term 2.
PowerPoints will be uploaded to the school website after the
sessions.
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Easter Hat Parade
Thank you for a wonderful term. Enjoy the holidays!
Our Prep Easter Hat Parade and Grandparent’s Day will be held
on Thursday 2 April from 11.45am to 12.15pm followed by a
light lunch in the Covered Games Court. This is a great way to
finish off the term. Thank you to our hard working Prep teachers
and teacher aides for the work that has gone into the Easter
Hat Parade. Please join us for this wonderful occasion.
Melissa Provost-Boyle, Deputy Principal
Junior Assembly Schedule for Term 2
Be sure to mark the dates in your calendar.
Date
Wellbeing Focus
Class
Assembly
Focus
27
April
Be Proactive
2C
Completing
all work
I am Responsible
I pack my bag for school.
I know what books /
requirements I need each
day.
4
May
Be Proactive
11
May
Be Proactive
WAVELL STATE HIGH SCHOOL
Open Day Information Afternoon
2A
Using
Brave Talk
1E
Friendly
behaviour
1B
Doing your
best
I take Initiative. I do the right
thing without being asked.
What could that be this
week?
I choose my actions.
Choose wisely and have an
amazing day!
18
May
25
May
1
June
I choose my attitudes and
mood. Choose wisely and
have an amazing day!
Begin With the End in Mind
Begin With the End in Mind
1C
1D
I look for ways to be a good
citizen. What can you do this
week in the classroom, at
P.E., at the tuckshop, in the
library?
Queen’s Birthday Holiday
15
June
Begin With the End in Mind
I spend time on things that
are important to me. Family
and holidays are important,
just like school.
Parents and Students of any year level
are most welcome to attend.
Working
well in
groups
Higher Order Thinking Skills at Ascot State
School
Helpful
Behaviour
Our students learn to think and think to learn. In this dynamic
and ever-changing world, if children can think and reason
effectively, then they will be well equipped to achieve success
and satisfaction in all facets of their lives and in shaping their
own futures.
Why We Teach Higher Order Thinking Skills
1C
Game skills
I set priorities and follow my
plans. I follow my teachers’
morning routine and prepare
for the day.
Begin With the End in Mind
Organised Guided Tours of the School
An Address by the Principal
Opportunities to meet Teachers and Students
Afternoon Tea
FROM ANGELA DAWSON
I am an important part of my
class and contribute to my
school’s vision – which is…
8
June
22
June
4
Be Proactive
Sunday 17 May 2015
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Assembly Hall
Telopia Avenue, Wavell Heights
Recent research has provided us with new knowledge about
how the brain works and how people learn and evidence that
specific interventions can improve children's thinking and
intelligence.
The particular ways in which people apply their minds to solving
problems are called thinking skills.
Prep
E
Caring for
others
"If thinking is how children make sense of learning then
developing their thinking skills will help them get more out of
learning and life." (Robert Fisher)
A whole school approach ensures that all students in all classes
are taught explicitly a wide range of analytical, critical and
creative thinking skills and are encouraged to use them in
everyday life and all curriculum areas as tools for lifelong
learning.
We know that all our students benefit from the in-class explicit
teaching of the higher order thinking skills and the opportunities
to use them. The Ascot State School Thinking Skills Program is
introduced into every classroom from Prep to Year 6. Last week
I discussed De Bono’s Thinking Hats.
Extended Brainstorming is introduced at Ascot State School
in Prep and is continued to Year 6.
Pohl, (1997) outlines four components of brainstorming that will
evoke different forms of thinking:
• FLUENCY - How many ideas can you come up with?
• ORIGINALITY - Can you come up with new, different
or unusual ideas?
• ELABORATION - Can you add on to someone else’s
idea?
• FLEXIBILITY - Can you change or improve your idea
after listening to advice?
The extended brainstorming process can also be extended to
include an additional four elements with an affective (caring
thinking) focus:
• CURIOSITY- Suppose that?
• COMPLEXITY- What reason could there be for?
• RISK TAKING- Justify why/Say why you think.
The number created could be 254 or 542 or 452
Then use the number section to “make place value decisions”
about the digits e.g. 798 or 987 or 879 etc.
If the challenge is to make the largest number possible these 2
newly created numbers could be multiplied together or added
together. The “best” combination in this scenario would be 542
x 987 or 542 + 987. If children are much younger split the digits,
for e.g. 5 + 4 + 2 + 9 + 8 + 7. If the challenge was to make the
smallest number possible the best scenario would be through
the use of subtraction or division.
Other travel games could also include colours of cars, children
could collect tallies of red, blue and compare results as they
travel between towns/cities.
Travelling by plane? A little bit of pre-preparation is useful
here. Maps of the cities of departure and destination, aerial
printouts of the landscapes, use of scales on maps, children
having input into the scheduling of tourist destinations the family
could undertake. Creating a journal with the gluing in of
postcards, pamphlets and (because the focus here is
mathematics!) children write times, distances, rating scales of
enjoyment (1–10), finding averages of populations, timelines of
major historical events.
Travelling by sea? Timetables of events, dinner times, tours,
capacity of the vessel, size of the engines on ships, numbers of
staff employed, statistics of the vessel.
Happy Easter and enjoy your holidays. Keep asking questions!
Using Originality: can you come up with a new way of delivering
Easter eggs without a basket?
Remaining at home? Create a board game, you only need
a large piece of card and the children can make their own
counters. The board game could involve mathematical
questions or monetary fines or rewards. It could be related
to costs of products in a particular shop, or involve distance
and travel. It could be around food and quantities, fractions or
calculations of items. Home time is also a great time to play
those board games you have in the cupboard (chess, snakes
and ladders) - all of these aid children in the application of
chance, probability and the use of dice or counters.
Angela Dawson
Other general maths activities can involve the conversions of
currency, calculating distance travelled, petrol consumed,
estimations of arrival times, calculations of “best buy”
comparisons of accommodation, or calculations of cost of the
family going to the movies! The mathematics implications of
our lives is enormous - create an opportunity these holidays to
demonstrate that to your children!
• IMAGINATION- Imagine yourself in …/Pretend that
…
SPEAKING MATHEMATICALLY
Holidays – the best time to do MATHS! Students do need
down time during the holidays, but it is also a wonderful time
to demonstrate the purpose of mathematics and how we use
mathematics in our lives – it is not just something we do at
school. If your family is travelling in the break, here are some
little ideas to keep maths alive.
Travelling by road? Licence plate maths – children can record
the numbers on 10 number plates. These numbers can be used
to addition, multiplication, subtraction or division. For example
BED 798
B = 2 (allocate numbers according to the alphabet a = 1, b =
2, c = 3 etc.)
E=5
D=4
Whatever you are doing, enjoy the family time.
Monique Russell
WELLBEING SUCCESS AND STUDENT
SUCCESS
The Student Success and Wellbeing Program plays a significant
role in realising the goals set out in the Melbourne Declaration
on Educational Goals for Young Australians (MCEETYA) 2008
that all young people in Australia should be supported to
become successful learners, confident and creative individuals,
and active and informed citizens.
This year, we have separated our program into two strands:
Wellbeing Success and Student Success. Wellbeing Success is
5
for all students from Prep – Year 6 and provides an essential
foundation to the study of Student Success in the upper
grades. In Wellbeing Success, all students learn about
kindness, thankfulness, mindfulness and social and emotional
learning.
Senior Cross Country
This term, the teachers have been sharing ‘The Bucket Filling
Books’ by Carol McCloud , to further their understanding of
kindness and thankfulness. There are different books available
in the series, depending on the age of the children. These
delightful books can be watched online , and free printables are
available from the bucketfillers website .
Paul Harris ( pharr17@eq.edu.au )
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Bucket Filling books encourage positive behaviour as children
see how rewarding it is to express daily kindness, appreciation,
and love. Bucket filling and bucket dipping are effective
metaphors for understanding the effects of our actions and
words on the wellbeing of others and ourselves.
Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. I hope
you and your family have a Bucket Filling Holiday.
Warm regards
Deanne Clark, dclar70@eq.edu.au
Results will be published in the Digest on Wednesday 22 April.
Alayne Graham ( agrah27@eq.edu.au )
Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays
MUSIC NEWS
The Choirs attended and performed at the Sirianni’s 50th
birthday party on Saturday and enjoyed the food, entertainment
and fireworks afterwards. Thank you parents for supporting this
community event and presenting your children so well in their
uniforms.
Last week Angeline A, Tara F, Emily F, William F and Flynn R
attended the Choral Honours Camp which concluded with a
wonderful concert on Thursday night. Congratulations boys and
girls.
About two weeks ago many of the Senior students travelled to
the Lyric Theatre to see the musical, “Wicked”. It was a thrilling
performance which I’m sure the children will remember for a
long time.
P.E. NEWS
State Swimming
Congratulations to Sienna T, Teneille A and Manuthi K-H on
their efforts competing in the Met North Swimming Team at the
State Swimming Trials last Monday and Tuesday. It is a big deal
to make one of these teams and you should be proud of your
efforts.
Junior Cross Country
The Choirs, Bands and Ensembles have all started rehearsals
this term and hopefully the routine of attendance has been
established. Instrumental lesson timetables have also been
organised. If your child needs assistance with following
timetables and getting into a practice routine please remind
them the weekly lesson timetables are on the notice board
outside the Music Room and practice record sheets will be sent
home with their instrumental book.
The Music Department is now working towards the ANZAC
Day Ceremony at school, Choral Fanfare in May and Music on
Sunday on 21 June.
Wishing you all a Happy Easter Holiday.
In very hot conditions our Cross Country was a great success
and we were very proud of the children’s efforts. We were also
very impressed with the House Captains who did an excellent
job leading and assisting the Prep–Year 2 students. Thank you
also to Mr Kutzer and our parent helpers who assisted with
setting up and pulling down the tents.
Margaret Howard & Debbie Daley
SCHOOL COMMUNITY LIAISON
OFFICER’S NEWS
It has been an exciting Term 1.
Final scores for the event were Meibusch on 233, Henderson
on 252, Ryan on 258 and our winners, Lilley on 273 points.
Congratulations Lilley house.
Congratulations also to our placegetters as listed below:
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YEAR LEVEL
1ST
2ND
3RD
2 BOYS
Jackson D
Tom C
Oliver P
2 GIRLS
Zara W
Emma W
Gemma N
1 BOYS
Archer
Harrison
Jonny
1 GIRLS
Sofia A
Anaka
Sinalei
PREP BOYS
Ned C
Gus
Diesel
PREP GIRLS
Bella C
Claudia S
Adelaide M
The P&C AGM was an exciting night with all Executive positions
returning and a special P&C funded teacher scholarships
awarded. Year 1 and Prep lunches were celebrated at Ruggers
with a superb spread of delicious delights in a resort style
setting. Escape to Ruggers for a little heaven in the burbs. The
Junior Cross Country was a huge success.
UNIFORM SHOP
All girls from Years 1 to 7 are required to wear the winter
uniform in Terms 2 & 3. If you have a Year 1 girl you will require:
• navy winter tunic
• white blouse
• red belt
• navy bike pants (as girls remove their tunic during
P.E. lessons).
Boy’s uniform does not alter.
Thank you Mr Harris, Mrs Graham and Pat G from our P&C
Health & Wellbeing Committee. The Senior Cross Country was
held at the Crosby Park oval. Just brilliant!
Thank you for the wonderful support that you offer our
students. The Spellathon was a great motivation for spelling
across the year levels.
The Prep Easter Parade is always a delight. Make sure you
bring your cameras to capture the magic.
Wishing you all a safe and relaxing holiday. School resumes on
Tuesday 21st April.
It truly does take a village!
All items are available in the Uniform Shop Mondays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8.15-9.30am, or via
“flexischools”.
Extended Hours: first week of Term 2 are Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday and Friday 8.15-9.30am.
Week Two resumes normal trading: Mondays, Wednesdays
and Thursdays 8.15-9.30am.
We look forward to assisting you.
Uniform Shop
UNIFORM SHOP ROSTER
EXTENDED HOURS WEEK 1 TERM 2
Leanne Buckle, SCLO, 0403 576 688,
leannebuckle11@gmail.com
Group
FROM THE TUCKSHOP
Easter Meal Deal
Thank you to the following parents who helped out on the
Easter Meal Deal today: Nick, Steve, Anna, Bella and Vanessa.
Without your help today would not have been possible.
Also a big thank you to Julia who purchased the surprise treats
for the day and to Jo, who no longer has children at the School
but only lives across the road.
Happy Easter to all students and parents from Julia, Jenny,
Nadia, Yolanda and Kathryn.
TUCKSHOP ROSTERS
Tuckshop - Group 1
Monday
Home Bake - Group 1
Julie T, Kath
G
Monday
20/4/15
20/4/15
Andrea Y,
Julianne D
Tuesday
Nikki T
Tuesday
Leanne N
21/4/15
21/4/15
Wednesday Amanda B,
Skye McG
22/4/15
Wednesday Julia R, Alison
S
22/4/15
Thursday
Leigh C,
Natasha J
Thursday
Kristin H,
Cindy J
Friday
23/4/15
Friday
24/4/15
23/4/15
24/4/15
Kristin H,
Louise K, Liz K
Louise M,
Janiece E
Monday 20/4/15
Rachelle L, Kate R
Tuesday 21/4/15
Kelly M
Wednesday 22/4/15
Karen K
Thursday 23/4/15
Paula W, Karen K
Friday 24/4/15
TBA
FoVAD ART WEEK: 4-7 MAY
Our FoVAD 2015 Art Week “Earth, Sea & Sky” is coming up
fast after the Easter holidays, very kindly sponsored by Ray
White Ascot. The dates for Art Week are Monday to Thursday,
4–7 May. Each of the four days will offer every child a choice
of exciting, fun and inspiring art opportunities. More details
about Art Week activities will be posted in Digest and Ascot
Grapevine, as Art Week approaches. Thanks to Jacqui Conias
for our wonderful Art Week poster.
ASCOT BIG DAY OUT
At the 2013 ABDO the raffles and auctions
raised more than $40,000. This was
mainly due to the generous donation of
items by members of the greater school
community and of course the fantastic class art projects.
Raffles
We would like to have a similar prize pool to 2013 where we had
more than 50 prizes worth more than $10,000. Each person/
organisation is credited (you can be anonymous) with supplying
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each prize on the website and on the day. The more prizes the
better!
Auctions
Auction items are normally higher value items that are auctioned
off on the big day. In the past items have included, memorabilia
pieces, dinner with the Treasurer, family holidays, surf boards,
boat charters and much more.
We would like to have the raffle and auction items soon so
please contact naomis911@gmail.com with a short description
of your item(s), value, web address (as appropriate) and a
contact name & number. Please do not hesitate to contact
Naomi if you have any questions.
ALL FUNDS RAISED GO TO THE P&C TO USE ON
SCHOOL PROJECTS
Naomi
NEWS FROM THE P&C HEALTH AND
WELLBEING COMMITTEE
Cross Country
A special thanks to Paul Harris and Alayne Graham for
organising the Prep-Year 2 Cross Country last Thursday.
Thanks also to Jason H, Glenn K and Michael S for assisting
early in the morning set up. Whilst it was a hot morning, all of
the children seemed to enjoy themselves and the support of the
parents was terrific. By the time this edition of the Digest goes
to print, hopefully the upper school will have had an equally
enjoyable experience.
For those families looking for more Cross Country events, visit
the Queensland Running website for a great series of organised
runs throughout various parks around Brisbane. The best part
is
ALL
family
members
can
join
in!
www.queenslandrunning.com.au .
Before School Activities
As the solution to the classroom opening hours continues,
parents may wish to consider one of the various before school
activities for their children. These activities include:
Swimming Lessons with Totally Technique in the School Pool:
www.totallytechnique.com.au
Ascot Accelerators (Running
info@accelerationesp.com
and
fitness
program):
Fun French Classes: www.afbrisbane.com
Go Cricket: Ph Greg 0417 614 509
Go Soccer: Ph Greg 0417 614 509
Meditation Course – Mindful Kids Meditation:
www.themindfuljourney.com.au or phone 0403 222 380.
Easter Holidays
Not going away this holiday break. Here are two local activities
to get the family out and about enjoying Brisbane’s beautiful
April weather:
Friday April 3 sees the start of the 67th Brisbane to
Gladstone yacht race. Spectators can soak up the
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atmosphere at either the Bluewater Festival at Shorncliffe
or The Festival of Sails at Suttons Beach, Redcliffe.
The phenomenal Hobart Baroque is heading north to make
Brisbane its home from April 10-18. In association with QPAC
this early music festival with be staged at various venues. Visit
the Brisbane baroque website.
Pat Gerry. Co-Ordinator, pandc@ascotss.eq.edu.au
WELCOME GROUP
Have you recently enrolled your child at our school and would
like to meet other parents? You may be interested in joining our
school's Welcome Group. Our Welcome Group has been set
up primarily as an opportunity for new parents to our school to
meet other school families, although anyone who is interested
in making new friends is welcome to attend!
Our Welcome Group catch-ups are on Wednesdays at White
Jam Cafe in Hendra. Please get in touch with Peter if you have
any questions.
Peter, Welcome Group Co-ordinator,
welcome@ascotss.eq.edu.au
CAMP AUSTRALIA HOLIDAY PROGRAM
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Aussie Hoops at Ascot State School: Introduction to
Basketball for Boys and Girls Years 3 and up only held at
the Ascot State School undercover court. Starts Thursday 7
May (Week 3 of Term 2) and runs for 6 weeks on Thursdays
3:15–4:15pm. Costs $80.00 per participant. All players receive
a basketball, singlet and bag. Must register online at
www.brisbanebasketball.com.au . For more information call
Lucian on 0419 724 392.
Total Football Academy will be running an after School
football (Soccer) program during Term 2 at Ascot State School.
A free demonstration is available after School on Thursday
30 April, 3.15-4.15pm. The program is for Prep to Year 4
pupils. Registration forms will be distributed during the free
demonstration. During the six week program games will be
played inside an inflatable soccer field, which captures the
imagination of students, giving them a great soccer experience.
Training will take place inside a skills square focusing on
different skills each week, such as dribbling, turning and
shooting. As part of the program players can also purchase a
soccer kit (top and shorts). The program starts on Thursday
7 May, 3.15-4.15pm. To sign up online visit
www.totalfootballacademy.com.au or call Andy Robinson on
0413 888 643.
Nundah State Primary Old Kids: Nundah State School is
celebrating 150 years on Sunday 18 October 2015, 41 Bage
Street, Nundah from 10am-4pm. All past pupils welcome! Like
us on Facebook or email nundaholdkids@bigpond.com
Go Sports:
Go Sports Netball (commencing 5 May) for 6 weeks - $105.00 –
Tuesdays 3.10-3.55pm for Years 2-3 & 4-5 - on School Netball
Court.
Go Sports Soccer (commencing 5 May) for 6 weeks - $105.00
– Tuesdays 7.50-8.35am for Prep-1 & 2-3 - on School Oval.
Go Sports Multi sports (commencing 6 May) for 6 weeks $105.00 – Wednesdays 3.10-3.55pm for Prep-1 & 2-3 - on
School Netball Court.
All Preps will be escorted to school after morning classes.
To register go to www.gosports.com.au Click register online or
SMS child’s name, school, sport and mobile number to 0417
614 509. Payment click on register online and select “pay online
now” or pay coach at first class by cash or cheque made
payable to Go Sports Pty. Ltd. Contact Greg Martin on 0417
614 509.
Fancutt Tennis Centre will continue the tennis program at
the school courts on Reeve Street on Mondays 3.00-3.30pm
(Prep), 3.30-4.15pm (Beginners), 4.15-5.00pm (Players),
Tuesday afternoons 3.00-3.30pm (Prep), 3.30-4.15pm
(Primary), Wednesday afternoons 3.00-3.30pm (Prep)
Wednesday 3.30-4.15pm (Beginners), 4.15-5.00pm (Players).
Junior rackets on special $30. Friendly Hot Shots Tournaments
for trophies are on Saturdays 10.00am-12.00pm (Serving &
Green Ball) during school term at Fancutts Lutwyche for
children wishing to have friendly match play without the
inconvenience of extra traveling to other centres. Super League
fixtures are on Saturday afternoons and Sunday evenings for
children and teenagers and Tuesday/Wednesday nights for
adults - a few vacancies. Adults social, fitness and music
(Ladies) is on Monday evening 6.30-7.30pm and Friday
morning 9.00-10.00am. Restrings – a 24 hour service or
possible emergency restring while you wait. All enquiries
contact Fancutts 38572922 in office hours or email
admin@fancutts.com.au .
Learn French with us! Alliance Française French Classes at
Ascot State School: $225 (and textbooks when applicable*) Up
to 10% discount by 13 April. Classes start from Monday 20
April for 1 hour and 15 minutes over 8 weeks.
Monday 7.30-8.45am - 4-6 years - Any level**
Tuesday 7.30-8.45am - 7-11 years - Beginners A1.1.5
Thursday 7.30-8.45am - 7-11 years - Beginners 2*
Friday 7.30-8.45am - 7-11 years - Advanced Beginners
2*
*Textbook for newcomers: Les Loustics 1, $60 for Beginners
2 and Les Loustics 2, $60 for Advanced Beginners 2. **Public
holiday on Monday 08/06 –Catch up on Monday 15/06.
Contact Alliance Francaise de Brisbane on 3844 4460,
info@afbrisbane.com .
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